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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1920

Page

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Australian Here Points Way to Social Change

An Australian lecturer from the University of Sydney outlines three roads to social reconstruction in a talk on unrest and cooperation. He argues Bolshevism and direct action fail, urging gradual, united progress through shared effort and ethical leadership to form a new social order.

C. B. Cockett Dev Sydney Australia United Church Cockatt Dr. Cockett Ehanne Sten Mali Reno Mendes Pike Anc Bysao

Soviet Ready for Peace Conference in London

The Soviet government informs Britain it is willing to meet Allies for a peace conference in London. It demands the surrender of General Wrangle, the Bolshevik commander in the south, with guarantees of personal safety for him.

Londo Srovsianoviet Great Britain London Wrange Mal

Three People Hurt In Auto Crash On Strathford Ave

Three persons were injured in an automobile accident on Strath ford avenue yesterday and were taken to Brigzeport hospital for treatment. Injured individuals include Mri Hurances Sinpiter of 442 Myrtle ave with lacerations and fractures, and two others with various injuries.

Strathford Avenue Brigzeport Hospital Myrtle Priyogbierl Yelter Wileubettr

Public Debt Reduced Two Billion Dollars

Government reports a surplus of 291,921,547 for the year ending June 30 and a debt reduction of 1,183,184,692. The national debt stood at 24,519,521,467 on June 30, with a peak of 26,596,701,648 reached in August. Secretary Houston forecasts further reductions over the coming year.

Wasttington Jurbe Sh Houston Wross Oicitts St. ‘Phils

Arrest Suspect In Trunk Murder

Chicago police arrested Roy Millen after a hotel tip linked him to the Detroit sought suspect in a trunk murder case. Investigators also pursued leads tying a Detroit shipping waybill to Allan A. Tatum and a mutilated body found in New York, with cross city inquiries ongoing.

Chicago Roy Millen Eugene Leroy Detroit New York Mi Jen Detrot Mich Birmingham Allan A. ‘Tatum Ta. A. Tatum

Rival yachts in final test today Lipton confident

The article describes rival yachts Resolute and Shamrock IV preparing for the America's Cup race. Skippers confront criticism for not running the course, and Burton hires help as NW and N winds predicted. Shamrock IV conducts late tests in the Horseshoe and the fleet awaits tomorrow's decisive race with cautious optimism.

Lipton N. A Shamrock IV Uil

Ireland Casts Doubt On Ulster Stand And Martial Law

London reports Sir Plunkett warns Ireland at risk of escalating chaos. He urges a middle course in Dominion talks excluding Ulster, while Sir Edward Carson and Sir Hamar Greenwood speak of looming danger. Government stance appears strong amid rioting and calls for order.

London Plunkett T Minion League Erate Irish Navionniiats la New Castle Ireland Giane Edward Carson Hamar Greenwood

Jitneys Urge Buses as Bridgeport Steels for Morning Rush

The Bridgeport jitney association declares 50 buses will operate to fill the trolley service gap as vehicles arrive from Boston Waterbury and New Haven. President Schwartz reports more buses en route and 230 jitneys set to run tonight to meet dawn demand.

Bridgeport Dusyes Schwart Waterbury Schwarz

Jitney Schedule for Tonight Bridges the City Lines

President John G. Scuwarté outlines tonight’s jitney plan with all night service on city lines and suburb routes. City lines run every two to five minutes, Devon and Walnut Beach buses every five to ten minutes, Derby six buses on the Derby line, Norwalk and Southport routes at forty minute headways, with a ten minute headway between Fairfield and Southport and a Night Owl service starting at 10 p m on all lines.

Rob Mason Waterbury Bus Association Bridgeport Waterbury Brat City Asomldslus Walnut Myc Ie Fairfield Beach Nera Geneles John G. Scuwarté Sus Jtney Sehuts Wies Burban Hur Devon Walnut Beach Derby Vere Evry Usu Minty Theadwiey Norwalk Fairtioh Southport Fairfield Vall

Jitney Fare Cut Demanded by City Officials

City officials and Park City Bun Association leader Marty Peany call for a five cent jitney fare cap amid a police readiness plan. Police prepare to manage expected jitney rush with officers directing traffic at busy intersections. Newly sworn special officers will join jitney operations to maintain order and prevent congestion.

Greeks Said to Occupy Adrianople in War Report

Londons dispatches quote Athens and a telegraph service stating Greek troops have occupied Adrianople. The report notes Alexander was to advance toward the city and suggests a Greek entry into Adrianople is imminent.

London Adrianople Athens Spore Laurdty Corwa Jexchange Telestaph Company Ising Alexander

German export ban on arms to Poland and Russia declared

The Berlin government proclaimed a regulation prohibiting the exportation and transit of arms munitions explosives and other war materials to Poland or Russia. A separate report from St. Johns Newfoundland notes wireless telephone communications involving Premier Squires and other officials at the Marconi station near Signal Hill and Viscount Burnham aboard the Victoria, about 60 miles from Cape Race.

Berlin Toda Poland Russia ST. Torns Squires Ahis Colony Marcon Sisnai Hil Viscount Burnham

Newspaper Delivery Notice From Bridgeport Post

If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or cannot access the paper online call Barnum 6100 Circulation Department Post Publishing Co.

Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post Sunday Post Circulation Department Post Publishing CO

Government to Act Today on Coal Situation

Washington July government to take definite steps tomorrow to straighten the coal situation. The Interstate Commerce Commission will issue an order for priority of movement, aiming to prohibit movement of coal and related commodities, effectively acting as an embargo on coal exports.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Conexpette

William Main Drowns Bathing in Ashtabula

William Main aged 21 of 38 Poplar Street drowned while bathing in Ashtabula last week. Coast guards recovered the body and notified his relatives. Main had recently returned from the navy and was employed in the telecommunication business.

William Main Poplar Street Ashtabe Ghia Norman Hartwell Main Iseed Recenty Navy Ohle A Nore Limeage

Milford man leads Hartford fruit show

Milford secretary Miles of Milford heads the Hartford Fruit Show with plans for a diverse display. About 10 varieties and 10 fruit growers from across New England are expected to contribute. The event highlights Pomological efforts and local agriculture.

Milford Hartford Fruit Show Miles Pomiological Secrets Jengland Joe Tga

Jitney Service Replaces City Trolleys Overnight

The Connecticut Company suspends trolley service as jitney buses take over city and suburban routes with five cent fares strictly enforced. Dozens of out of town buses converge on Bridgeport and New Haven as officials form a commission to seek a peaceful settlement.

Connecticut Company Wilson Bridgeport Jitney Bus Association

Mayor's Commission to Open Inquiry Today

Mayor Wilson forms a commission to study the trolley crisis with representatives from manufacturing and city government. Chair Bullard leads the group to examine the issue, stressing careful study to protect public interests and avoid bias from trolley or bus owners.

Mayor’s Commission Wilson Coral Wission Oriel Mosmige Ceal Tle Nvasase

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