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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

1

Lieutenant Bozeman Arrested On Assault Charge

Lieut. Fred Bozeman of the Burns Detective Agency was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Knernan on a warrant charging assault on Frank Cozza. He posted a $200 cash bond and the disciplinary hearing led by Mayor Wilson raised questions about police methods and alleged coercion.

Board of Police Commissioners Wilson Fred Bozeman Burns Detective Agency Knernan Frank Cozza Bozeman Cozza A. L. DeLaney E. ©. Cronan Detective Agency Boreman

City Normal Pupils to Graduate on June 25

Thirty two young women will receive diplomas as graduates of the City Normal School on Wednesday night, June 25, providing the city with teachers for the fall term. Superintendent Samuel J. Slawson notes the graduates will ease the teacher shortage in city schools, especially in high and elementary grades. The event highlights efforts to fill vacancies for September openings.

Bridgeport Frammer Samuel J. Slawson Board of Education

Port Golfers Triumph in Rye Matches

E port Golfers Parker Seelies and John T. Hubbard from Brooklown Country Club advanced in metropolitan golf after winning their second round in Rye. Hubbard defeated Pere Holand while Seelies beat A C Perry in a thrilling match. Several qualifiers from yesterday moved forward, with Walker rallying late to win.

Apawamis Club Rye Parker Seelies John T. L Hubbard Brooklown Country Club Geveral Connecticut A. C. Perry Pax Hills Hubbard Pere Holand J. A Oswald Minky Jerry Treevers A. T. Walker Frank Dyer Ned Sarvyer Kirby Grant Rice al Wailer Honer Brook‘own William Reebe Walker Reskie

Nurses Graduate From Bridgeport Hospital Training School

Nineteen girls completed three year courses at Bridgeport Hospital training school for nurses and received diplomas in a United Congregational church ceremony. Dr. J. C. Winslow of Yale spoke on nursing’s role in public health, urging more public health nurses and stating a need for at least one per 2,000 people to meet demand.

Bridgeport Hospital United Congregational Church Jor C. E. A. Winslow Yale University

Rescue of 10 Year Old Boy From Harbor Incident

A 10 year old boy playing on the Wil street pier fell into the harbor and was rescued by Charles King. Michael Lotgoda, 19, of 60 Goodwin Street, was involved in the incident. The boy, unable to swim, received aid from Patrolman Shea and EMS, then Dr. Groark treated him before he was taken to St Vincent's Hospital. The child suffered exposure but was expected to be discharged the next morning.

Wil Street Michael Lotgoda Goodwin Street Charles King Patera Shea Pmercency Aoespita Groark St Vincent's Hospital Leigoda

Labor Union Moves to Equalize Negro Membership in AFL

At the Montreal convention on June 10 the American Federation of Labor wiped out a segregation policy and urged allied unions to admit negro workers as full members. The session grew stormy amid southern delegates objecting and threats of broader conflicts if white and black workers are treated equally.

Montreal Que American Federation of Labor Sofer International Unlone Neir Ofsits Organization Committee Federation Tequesane the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Tts

Convention Nominates Tonight After Platform Approved

Report of the resolutions committee adopts the platform as presented. Chicago convention agrees to nominate a presidential candidate tonight and to finish balloting before adjournment tomorrow. Speeches limited to two seconds and five minutes per nominee. session to reconvene tomorrow morning.

Colishuat Chicago

Republicans Adopt Root Covenant Platform At National Convention

Chicago June 10 delegates adopted Elihu Root s proposed peace covenant platform after long negotiation on the league of nations issue. The plank condemns Wilson s covenant, upholds Senate rejection of the treaty, and endorses an international peace concert in harmony with American traditions, while opposing Wilson and preserving GOP unity.

Wilson League Johnson Chicago League of Nations Republican National Convention Elihu Root Europe Wilson League Senate Americas

Republican Platform Adopts GOP Stance in Chicago

The Republican platform declares devotion to the U S Constitution and civil and political guarantees, pledges to resist attacks on government, and criticizes the Democratic administration as unprepared for war and peace. It cites wartime failures, mismanagement, and waste under Democratic control during seven years in power. (Continued on Page Two.)

Republican Party National Convention United States Democratic Party Europe

Runaway Girl 15 Gets Guardian After Bridgeport Flight

Through the charity department and the detective bureau a guardian was placed over 18 year old Annie Macco of 672 Kossouth street who ran away from home last March. A conference before Judge Miller of the Probate court yesterday enabled her to return to New York to resume a good paying job she has held since leaving Bridgeport. Officials say the convention harmonizes conflicting elements once threatening to volt the pact.

Annie Macco Kossuth Street Yodge Miller Probate New Terk Bridgeport

Subway Wreck Claims Motorman and Injures Eight

New York June 10 George W Adams motorman of a northbound Lexington avenue express was killed when his train crashed into a standing Bronx train at Freeman street station on the elevated Interborough Rapid Transit line. Eight others were injured as fire apparatus and police rushed to the scene. Officials said collision cause is under investigation. The wreck produced sparks and smoke as the front car telescoped the rear of the standing train. Reverend Much Cronin administered last rites to Adams before his death.

New York George W. Adams Lexington Avenue Brorx Freeman Street Interborough Rapid Transit Company Trst Lesington Avenue O Adams Much Cronin

Breckinridge Long Sick With Tonsillitis Attack

St Louis June 10 Breckinridge Long who yesterday resigned as assistant secretary of state to run for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate is confined to bed at home suffering from tonsillitis His physician has ordered that he see no one and no visitors are to be admitted until he recovers

ST. Louis

Candidates Talk About Platform at Convention

CHICAGO June 10 Senator Johnzon said the Republican candidate for president must preserve the party’s calm and steady demeanor. He defended the league plank, denying any push for immediate ratification and criticizing a minority of senators in Washington. Poindexter warned the platform would oppose any surrender of national sovereignty.

Chicago Johnzon Hho League of Nationa Sittin League of Nations Washington Poindexter

Bugs Baer Attacks Political Committees In Mock Editorial

A satirical piece mocks convention committees as weak, self serving and secretive. It compares them to ventriloquist dolls and questions their integrity while noting their inner workings and endless subcommittees. The spoof warns of behind closed doors actions and shifted loyalties within party politics.

Convention Platform Endorsed After Protracted Session

Delegates cheered as the resolutions committee read the platform by Senator Watgon of Indiana and adopted it. The treaty plank drew opposition but the convention backed the party line on international obligations and national honor through speeches and a late session.

Resolutions Committee Wat~ Gon Indiana Lerwin J. Gross Wisconsin League Awith Wood Johnson Tar Jonrson Neady Pear Gonyantion Fay .m Ures Gale Campaien Art Todas Iguidds Reside Ivtions Watson Repubicans Doren Washington Monroe Wns America Republican Party

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