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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

2

Democratic Head Durable in Dry League Fight

New York June 13 political observers watched Democratic rivals mobilize amid the looming June 24 convention. Cordell Hull pressed the anti Republican line as national leaders attacked Cleveland sessions and warned of corruption and backroom deals. An Anti Saloon League letter alleged a conspiracy by Smith Tammany and Wall Street forces to bias delegates toward a coalition candidate. Roosevelt dismissed the letter as false and defamatory.

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Meetings Tonight At Malt Street Courtyard

Local notices report gatherings on Malt Street and surrounding venues. Court matters mention Nathan Wheeler and A 1087 Broad Street with unsettled encampment issues and general meeting agendas.

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Heat Wave Smashes Records Across Southern States

Heat wave sweeps the region driving temperatures above 100 degrees in multiple cities. Oklahoma reports 140 degrees in Woodward while Dallas and nearby areas see readings around 104. Kansas headlined with 106 in one locale and a cooler 60 in Goodland as widespread warmth continued.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Woodward Dallas Texas Ludock Topeka Kansadune Kansas Uberal Goodland

Navy Lad's Death After Explosive Accident

Arrangements were made for the arrival of the body of Stephen Beto, 21, a first class gunner, among the 49 killed by a premature explosion aboard the U S S Mississippi at San Pedro. The funeral plans include visitation at John Lesko's funeral parlor and services at St Stephen's Church, with burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Beto, native of Bridgeport, enlisted in 1921 after a first stint ended early, and was well known in Bridgeport's West End community. A telegram from Vice Admiral Haliday conveyed the navy’s sorrow, and Beto's last letter expressed a wish to return home after his service.

Stephen Beto Mississippi San Cle San Pedro Woha d. Bevo Orland Street Navy Department John Hero Washington Bridgeport John Lesko Hancock Avenue Frontierr Otland Street St. Stephen's Church Spruce Surset St. Michael's Cemetery John Teto Meamun Bee Whittier School Raybostos Company Navy West End Black Rock John Joseph Giiand Street Bertha Christian Prospect Street Milford Haliday Stephen Beto

MAIL BANDITS IN TRAIN ROBBERY AND BANK HEIST REPORTS

Reading through the sightings and police chatter, bandits struck a mail train near Crystal Lake and a separate bank robbery in a Minnesotan city. The incidents prompted warnings of organized Philadelphia criminals and an Inside Information theory. Authorities chased leads as a possible airplane escape was noted but not confirmed.

New French Chief Is Given Ovation After Election

Paris dispatch reports M Doumergue elected President of France amid ovations at Versailles. He promises confidence in joint action to tackle hard problems and will form a cabinet with M Gerviot leading the majority, inviting Premier designate Herriot to assist. Painleve concedes defeat and resigns as cabinet crisis unfolds.

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Flag etiquette and handling rules described in historic notice

The article outlines National Flag display rules including placement with other flags, center or top position in groups, vertical wall mounting, and prohibition of flaring rosettes. It covers half-staff lowering procedures, flag over caskets, and replacement of worn army flags, plus mentions historic flags in War Department archives and an unrelated note on glass cigarette stands.

War Department

Stewart Boomed For Junior Post Of Veterans Of 98

Five delegates and seven members of the United Spanish War Veterans attend a South Manchester joint convention aiming to elect Theis initrant as junior vice-commander at the national camp. Names include Jacob Young and George Micke among Bridgeport attendees. convention closes tomorrow afternoon.

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Mississippi Navy Explosion Kills Crew In Turret No 2

The Mississippi suffers a fatal explosion in turret No 2, killing officers and 15 sailors and injuring 48 with 12 hospitalized. Officials, including Secretary Dan W. Wilbur, order a Naval Court of Inquiry while the ship is quarantined and the cause remains undetermined.

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American Destroyer Delivers Plane for British Pilot

Dispatches from Rangoon report an American destroyer carried a spare seaplane for British aviator Stuart MackLaren, who hopes to resume his endurance flight after the crash near Akyab. The plane would join the reserve at Akyab to continue the mission.

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Man Held on Bond in City Court Appearance

A man remains in custody on a fixed bond of 100 dollars as he awaits his appearance in City Court today after being arrested related to a disturbance at a local plant. The case involves a warrant and and was recorded by police officials.

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Credit Men Open 28th Convention With Economy Focus

New York June 13 delegates to the National Association of Credit Men gather for the 28th annual convention. The closing session signals wholehearted support for President Cantideg s economy and tax reduction policies as pledged by the delegates.

PFALO

Cornerstone Laying Today for New Trinity Church

The cornerstone of the new Trinity Church on Courtland Street is set this afternoon at 4. Bishop Brewster will preside with a procession and canopy staging. The Gothic style building, 144 by 48 feet, seats 650 and uses dressed rubble stone. Construction started late January and first services are planned for next Master.

Omnis Bishon Brewster Weldlicl Bros

Liquor raid leads to fines in city court case

Frank McCarthy of 421 South Avenue faced a liquor raid case after a club raid on 3% Frailroad Avenue. Judge Willan I Buckley imposed a 200 dollar fine with no jail days. McCarthy’s address was listed as Myrtle Avenue in prior report.

Frank McCarthy South Avenue Frailroad Avenue Willan I. Buckley McCarthy Wis Cron On Myrtle Avenue

Washington AP veteran David Ritchie Afekkes dies at 61

David Ritchie Afekkes, longtime Washington bureau figure for the Associated Press and manager from 1882 to 1893, died in Washington. Born in Wheeling West Virginia he moved to California as a boy and later studied in Europe. He served as Washington correspondent for the San Francisco Bulletin starting in 1867 and helped locate early railroad lines as part of a locating party. He also served as deputy United States marshal for California for two years.

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Tire Reported Stolen From Local Auto

Edward OTirien of 87 Haddon Street told the Detective Bureau yesterday that a tire was removed from his automobile while the car stood parked in front of his home Thursday night.

Edward Otirien Haddon Street Detective Bureau

Dawes Selection Gains Wide Foreign Press Approval

Paris reports the Parisian press focuses on General Dawes for vice president with photos and cartoons, noting he is a well known friend of France and that the campaign may center on his pipe and personal image amid the presidential race. The Zeit cites Dawes as having programmatic significance and potential unconditional ties to Republican policy if Coolidge stays in power.

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