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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1920

Page

1

Bozeman in Scuffle: Prosecution Jumps to Injuries

Lieutenant Bozeman of the Davis Detective Agency allegedly assaulted by city prosecutor DeLaney and others during a confrontation in the prosecutor’s office. Witnesses recount a struggle near a bookcase after an alleged coercive statement by Frank Cozza, owner of a Nutass restaurant, about hush money. The case involves police, city officials, and a sergeant detailing beatings and medical notes from Dr. Pasquale Romeo.

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Martian Law Imposed on Galveston Amid Tense Strife

Reported action places Galveston under martial law as governors and officials respond to a strike affecting shipments from the State House. About 300 guardsmen were noted to be deployed with 300 more expected, aiming to push back armed groups and restore order in the town.

Galtrusstan Jesy Todas Gev Raby State House Galveston

Mayor urges broad city construction and reforms

The Common Council hears Mayor Wilson’s annual report urging Broad Street projects, reducing the board of education size, a Toward Avenue to Barnum Dyke bridge, continued sewer and paving work, new schoolhouses, and growth-related tasks. A clash over a 3900 salary for council members sparked lively debate, with other items including a map-to-board transfer, a 558,008 teacher salary measure, and 780,000 notes for sewer construction expenses. Continued on page four.

Wilson Broad Street Board of Education Barnum D Wes

Supreme Court Upholds Dry Amendment in Unanimous Decision

The Supreme Court ruled the federal prohibition amendments constitutional in a unanimous decision. Rhode Island and New Jersey petitions to halt enforcement were dismissed, with dissents by McKenna and Clarke. Chief Justice White filed a supplemental concurrence. Justice Van Devanter contributed a partial concurrence. Levy Mayer argued for the litigants.

McKenna Clarke Rhode Island New Jersey Awashington Rothee Cedar Congress Supreme Court Coves State of Rhode Tustice van de Vanter Levy Mayer Chicara Ranreme Court Seodenoluer Saari Courk

Delegates Struggle for Direction at Chicago Convention

Undecided delegates at the Chicago convention seek a guiding hand as leaders remain split amid uncertainty. Reports say Wood, Lowden, and Johnson edge toward a deadlock while “dark horse” talk circulates, with insiders recalling 1886 and Garfield’s rise.

Republican Party Vega Wood Lowden Johnson Ion Eve Minneapolis James A. Garfield Senate Tien artTouk Vnanse

Pershing Resigns as Politicians Debate Step Back

General Pershing announced in a letter to Secretary Baker that he intends to retire from military service within a few months. He said he could lay down his duties without impairing the service, and the move prompted continued political discussion on the future of the American expeditionary forces.

Swashington Oral Pershing Nis Baker

Picketing at Convention May Be Unmolested Says Mayor

Chicago dispatch reports National Wremers party picketing at the convention to be unmolested as Mayor Thompson's office announces police will refrain from interference. Suffragists, including Doris Suellens and Scott Balser, sought presidential aid from governors and legislatures. Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania pledged to contact officials in Vermont.

Chicago Serena Thompsone Tle Mhale Scott Balser Doris Suellens

Platform Desires Of Woman Voters

Chicago June reports the National League of Women Voters plans hearings with the Hepburn platform committee. Maud Wells Parle leads the league urging a federal children's bureau, child labor prohibition, maternity care federal support, education department, literacy and training aid. Increased federal spending for social programs and regulation of profiteering are called for.

Chicago National League of Women Voters Hepiudlican Maud Weal Parle Washington Rman League Fond

Bolting Delegate Puzzles Leaders In Oregon Primary Fight

Chicago dispatch reports a rift over delegates bound by Oregon primaries. Judy Wallace MecGarunant of Portland abstains from binding duty as Senator Johnson wins. judges anticipate a ruling that could free delegates across campaigns. Johnson promises solid support from Oregon to back the principle of free delegation.

Chicago Refuset Oregon Judy Wallace Portland Oreton Primars Johnson MéCammant Wang Wood Orevon Waltight

Roraback Elected To Succeed King

Roraback of Connecticut to succeed John King of Bridgemort as state delegation chair after tonight’s meeting at the Republican committee session in Chicago.

Roraback King Chicago Tene T Cansana Connecticut John T, King Bridgemort

Un-Conventional Sidelights on a Presidential Campaign

Fragmented 1980 political satire quotes Hoover London York and Yorkman style lines. Candidate promises tax cuts heat relief and clashing ideas. Vague references to firing Congress and training youth clash with harsh anti worker lines in the garbled speech.

Omicago Hoover Wood London Towil Yortha Ingman Tre Syor Jingman Veghot Jon Congress Woodrow Elieve

Auto Stolen From William Martins Car on State Street

An automobile owned by William Martins was reported stolen from 101 State Street. Police are investigating the theft and urge witnesses to come forward with any information.

William Martins

Quick Action On 1920 Platform Looked For

Chicago June 7 Republican platform builders reported progress on tentative drafts with promise of quick action by the resolutions committee after preliminary work. Divisions remained but leaders hoped for harmony as planks are smoothed. Treaty factions labored on the platform while debates over labor policy and enforcement of prohibition sparked discussions.

Chicago Resolutions Committee League of Nations Supreme Court Ceronos Hare Peters National Board of Parm Iganizations Cabinge

Johnson Urges GOP Stand Against League at Chicago Meet

Senator Adam Johnson pressed for a bold Republican stand at the party’s nominating convention. He blamed high living costs on current policies, opposed the League of Nations, and accused the administration of backing imperialism, urging strict law enforcement and patriotism in government. He criticized the Versailles pact and warned against hiding behind privilege.

Chicago Adam Johnson Johnson International League of Nations Republican Averics Mit Keph Atueka Mane NATO Paris Rae Te Meh

Chaplain Leads Prayer as GOP Convention Opens

Chicago dispatch reports a convention opening in which Rev Gardner McWhorter tested his voice aloud in the Coliseum as workmen paused their toil to hear the prayer. The scene in a coliseum setting suggests a ceremonial start amid anticipation and crowd noise. A separate item notes Col Hens sending support for a Romanian candidacy and success prospects.

Chicago Gardner McWhorter Revu

Thirsty GOP Delegates Shake Up Chicago Conventions

Disjointed OCR text notes unessfed delegates at a Chicago event amid drink and health scandal hints. Federal Prohibition officials intervene, warning against prescription rumors as tensions rise among party members.

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