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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1920

Page

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Frantsilla Surrenders and Villa Negotiations Reach End

Eyewitnesses report corneisto Villa moves toward private Mexican citizenship after negotiations with the De La Huerta government. Details outline Villa and 1,800 troops to Torreon with pay, farms, and escort, ending his official service and offering surrender terms.

Eagle Pass Tex Corneisto Villa Mexico de la Huerta Willa Torreon Ender Torreon Viii Vila’ Ia Shamerta Mercinex Sabinis

May Seek Extradition of Former Bandit Villa

Mexican observers note the U S stance on extradition of former bandit Francisco Villa. The United States may seek Villa’s extradition, which could embarrass the Mexican government but might improve order and U S recognition of Mexican stability as Washington weighs policy and political implications.

Rew Columbus N. M Villa Wash

Johnson moved to Geneva jail after Joliet capture

Chicago July 23 Jack Johnson the negro pugilist was removed from Will County jail Joliet and transferred to the Geneva jail following reports he had been taken out riding yesterday by Joliet Sheriff Newkirk. District Attorney Clyne ordered the removal and notified Geneva to treat Johnson as a prisoner not as a guest.

Chicago Jack Johnson Will County Joliet Geneva Newkirk Tistrict Clyne Johnson Uke

Poland a Bridge to Enter Europe

Berlin dispatch quotes Russian rail workers urging Poland to become a bridge for the social revolution across western Europe. Entente aid purportedly grows as Russia claims advances near Brody and Lemberg. Reports say the Red Army asserts capture of Polish infantry divisions and heavy fighting intensifies before armistice talks.

Berlin Leon Trotzk Moscow Poland Entente Spante Tel Brody Lembers Iin Red Army Armistica

Railways to ship coal to New England under priority order

Norfolk and Western, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Virginian railways will ship 650000 tons of coal to New England over four months under an Interstate Commerce Commission priority order. Allocations: Norfolk and Western 352000 tons, Chesapeake and Ohio 85000, Virginian 135000.

New England Rosnore Norfolk and Wester Chesapeake and Ohio Virginian Railways Interstate Commerce Commission Anon Lee Norfolk and Postern Chesapeake and Ohio Virginian

Bank Held Up Near Colorado Springs Re­ports $8000 Robbery

Colorado Springs dispatch reports the Late Bank of Peyton, about seventeen miles east, was held up this afternoon and robbed of eight thousand dollars. The bandits escaped with the money while the town security and local authorities began an immediate search. Police scanned nearby routes for suspects and gathered witness statements.

Colorado Springs Colo Peyton Here

Sign Agreement to Share Their Supplies of OS

A treaty extends to Crown Colonies and all counties where interests may cause friction between nations. The pact aims to share supplies of OS and reduce disputes, signaling cooperation across imperial territories.

France and Britain Agree on Oil Concessions in War Areas

The Associated Press reports Washington sources say France and Great Britain reached a joint agreement on oil concessions to curb competition and foster cooperation. It covers Roumania, Asia Minor, Galicia, and parts of the old Russian empire, with mechanisms for extension and a share for France in Mesopotamia. The plan also outlines joint support for concessions and export facilities in territories detached from Russia.

Associated Press Washington France Great Britain Roumania Asia Ruswich Russia

Eleven World Court Justices To Be Named to Serve 9 Years

Boston reports details on selecting eleven World Court of Justice judges and four alternates for nine year terms. A commission of jurists led by Elihu Root discussed forming a permanent court at The Hague with national groups to propose candidates and consult with top judicial authorities.

World Court Boston Sie World Court of Justice Wold Peace Foundation Commission of Juris Elau Root Council The League of Nationa Hague Hasuc Hasue Assea Chan Cor

Cooperation urged as Garry Rish crowd calls for change

A noisy gathering demanding shorter closing hours and more cooperation filled the Garry Rish area. Organizers urged calm while protesters stressed the need for policy adjustments to fit community needs. Authorities monitored the scene to ensure order.

Garry Rish

Cox Hearing Requested on Southern Anti-Suffrage Plea

Telegraphed appeal from Southern women leaders to Governor Cox urged two hearings on state rights and anti-suffrage issues. The message accuses federal coercion of Tennessee lawmakers and calls for fair treatment without federal or party pressure. A separate note commends the yacht Resolute’s victory and endorses Senator Harding.

Wasseville Tenn Covernor Cox South Womt League Susan Br, Anthony Atrs Tames Finchard Montgomery Als Democratic Party Tennessee Cox Ueir Marion New York Yacht Club Harding Namage New York City Thomas Hipton Warkel G. Harding

Reichstag approves new Spa agreement

Berlin July 28 The Reichstag today by an overwhelming majority approved the agreement made recently by the government at Spa with the representatives of the Entente.

Reichstag Berlin Associated Press Spa

Trunk murder suspects under arrest in multiple cities

Detroit police confirm the trunk victim is Mrs. Hugene Leray found last Friday. Detectives pursue possible suspects with reports from Saltillo and New York. various aliases like Eugene Leroy and O J Fernandez complicate identifications. Officers are routing to Allen town and Lawrence to locate a man matching the description.

Detroit Mich New Fork Hugene Leray Eugene Leroy Ia Woods O. J. Fernandez Nero Sapinaw New Yorke New York Allen Town Pennn Leroy Lawrence Kaneas Nan Caid Teroy

May re enact death of Pres Carranza

July 28 report from Puebla City says an investigation in the district court of Faauchnarzo, Puebla, on President Carranzas death may reenact his death at Tlaxcalentongo with help from General Francisco Marguis and other prisoners held in connection with the affair.

Pres. Carranza Mexico City Ista Carranm Veran Faauchnarzo Wate Puebla Adiapateh Puebla City Kiniaz Carranm Tlaxcalentongo Prancisco Marguis Prantisco Mariol

Republican Committee to Meet in Danbury

A call issued by Chairman J. Henry Gra back for a meeting of the Republican state central committee in Danbury on Wednesday August 4. The session will designate the time and place of the next Republican state convention, permit candidates for presidential electors and United States Senate, appoint officers, and set deadlines for caucuses.

Aartford Pmomittee Denbury Dey Wy J. Henry Gra United States

Westport man arrested for overloading Sitney bus

Antonio Lucianne of Westport was arrested yesterday afternoon in Norwalk by Constable W. P. Kirk on a charge of overloading a Sitney bus during a city to Norwalk trip. He is to be brought before Judge West in the morning for hearing at 10 o'clock.

Norwalk Antonio Lucianne Westport W. P. Kirk J. A. ‘West Pore Towm Court

Cox to Reply to Debs Petition in Address Drafting

Governor Cox plans to reply after completing his Democratic nomination address. He received a second telegram from P P Christenson of Salt Lake City urging aid for Eugene V Debs. Cox expects to decline Debs’ request while focusing on education and literacy, meeting with Kentucky scholar Sara Wilson Stewart.

Dayton Cox P. P. Christon+ gon Salt Lake City Falmer- Labor Party Citain Fe Eee Trugene Debs Washington Trre Sara Wilson Stewar Kentucky San Francisco

Plan to merge buses to form single emergency service group

A plan disclosed by Connecticut officials aims to unite nine bus associations into one organization to provide emergency bus service in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. The merger would centralize operations under the Connecticut party line, with details discussed by city attorney Williams and Mayor Storrs. Officials noted current fleet efficiency, ticket redemption changes, and routes to reduce overcrowding while awaiting legislative support in Hartford.

Connecticut Company Considers Trolley Suspension in Three Cities

General Manager John M. Flungerfond of Connecticut Company denies reports of suspending trolley service in Waterbury Hartford and New Haven. Five division managers discussed possible continuation in the three cities while President Lucius S. Storrs offers access to financial records for aldermanic committee inquiry and declines further comment.

Conn Waterrobury New Haven Johne M. Flungerfond Connecticut Waterbury Hartford Dlvision Burgerford Lucius S. Storrs Storrs Eorsls Wana Sata

Generous jitney man carries Milford riders free

Twenty eight Milford residents traveling to Bridgeport boarded a jitney in Milford last night. The driver refused fares claiming a lack of routing sign but said the trip was for seed and welfare of jitney workers. He carried the group to Bridgeport without charge.

John G. Schwartz Bridgeport Bus Association N. Toltsram Bridgeport Harist Seawarts Schwarts Lake Shops Schwartz Lake Torpedo Port Company Plaant Ates Milford John &. Sexwaltz

Storrs Attacks Jitneys as Economic Waste in Hearing

Hartford tonight at city hall President Lucius S Storrs of a Connecticut company called jitneys an economic waste at a public hearing on a restrictive ordinance against jitneys. Milton Bacharach, counsel for jitney men, argued jitneys provide competition and keep poll taxes in check. Several busmen urged organization of a bus service under police regulation.

Hartford Jay J Lucius S. Stora Connecticut Company Milton Bacharach

Arrested in Pelham for reckless driving

Edward J. Dooley, 21, State Street, was arrested in Pelham Manor, N Y yesterday for recklessly driving an automobile owned by Joseph Kiggells of 40 Batytida Avenue. He faces trial today in New York court.

Edward J. Dooley State Street Pelham Manor Joseph Kiggells Batytida Avenue New York Court

Bridgenert Meeting Discusses Jitney Bus Impact

Employees of Connection pany Inet In Germania hold a hall meeting in Bridgenert to discuss how jitney buses affect the public. The session opens at 8 S'ajook and runs through various aspects of the current situation with no definite action taken.

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Clothes Closet Fire Damages Bedroom Furniture

A fire in an apartment at 541 Gregory Street destroyed bedroom furniture and clothing, with damages estimated at 350 dollars. The blaze did not spread to other areas and was put out by responders.

J. Maffett Gregory Shoesta

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