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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

Page

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Resignations and contracts at school board meeting

Five teacher resignations were accepted by the board with John Rooney among those leaving. Absence leave entries were processed for several staff, and the board delegated authority to investigate coal Coke use. Multiple construction and painting contracts were awarded for several city schools and repairs planned at Wakeien School.

Board of Bacation John J. Rooney Cvppli Mary Polson Katherine O'Hara Winslow Tancolin School Almira M. Gaylord Bliss Howe Edna J. Callahan Hail School Martha Qurry Grand Street Evelyn Thompson Sernice AL -Clark Sybil L. Gormin Charlotte Barske Natalie Gradims Arid Jay Burns Company Garfield Scho Ithe Waeeien School Arrinse J. E. Nin Rezard Becwedn St. Awgustine’s

Democrats Must Look For Frisee

Weather note from San Trangasco on June 14 predicts a chill with heavy coats and lighter suits for a Democratic convention crowd. Pacific winds bring penetrating chill, with cooler evenings and possible fogs after noon.

San Trangisco Wndemvest United States

Heat Sufferers Pack Parks As Beach Attendance Peaks

Bridgeport crowds endure extreme heat with hundreds enjoying relief at seaside parks including Seaside and Washington Beach. Auto and pedestrian traffic crowded parking lots while a record 3600 bathers sought relief in the water. An open air band concert drew many couples as the bathing pavilion night scene buzzed with activity.

Bridgeport Washington Béardsteey Seaside Parks Seaside Park Seaside ” Park

Lease of Hotel Terminated After Rent Failure

A hotel on Atlantic Farid avenue and Water street in Wes was terminated recently due to tenants failing to pay rent per lease terms. Operators Hollagsworth and Berger, said to run the Wormande, deny trouble with agents and report rent paid with no police action. Bridgeport Ladd and Tithe company agents could not be reached for details on the alleged eviction.

Ovynses Atlantic Farid Avenue Wes Fesseys Jrowth Hollagsworth Berger Now Atao Wormande Ae Figtel Atlantic

Johnson Says He Is Forgetting Politics After Convention

Washington June 14 Senator Hiram W Johnson says he is forgetting politics after the convention. He called at his home after a long train trip from Chicago. He was tired and accompanied by Mrs Johnson. The senator's train was late and he went from the station to his private car then to Cecil Calvert Mansions near Riverside Maryland for a rest.

Hiram W Johnson Cuicnzo Chicago Cecil Calvert Mansions Riverside Maryland Harding Washington Duntia Capitol Senate Seintry Club Efort

Jealous husband theory looms in Elwell murder case

New York detectives weigh jealousy over a suit or vengeance for a gambling past as motives in the death of wealthy Elwell. A society woman's garment found in his bedroom is being examined, with the husband and a gambler both considered. Investigators describe the case as a complex web of personal ties and financial intrigue.

New York Joseph FB. Elwell Iartinar Hario Larson Elwéji Ronseeenre Wisband Pelave Bultet Tony Ganios Snootine Sporsimg Elvret Sky Barres Twits Sti Flandiérs Blawells Hastings Ornce

Gompers Faces Crucial Fight For Labor Control

Gompers faces a pivotal struggle to retain leadership of the American Federation of Labor as factions align against his policies. The AFL convention pledged broad labor support for ratification of the league, while dissidents seek change. Protests over longshoremen’s strikes and pressure from Republican figures color the battle amid third party talk and anticipated Chicago meetings.

Gompers Monpress Fane American Federation of Labor Labor Movement of America New York League of Neions Samuel Gompers Galvester Texas Frank Morrison ACPL Department of Labor Washington Tian Third Party Association of World War Chicago Suy LaFollette Wisconsin David Walsh Massachusetts Harding Blachkurst Federation Calvin Cooildie Boston American Federation of Lator Wong Republican Party Gowers Democrat Party Labor

Lieut Bozeman Sued Over Alleged Assault and Coercion

Frank Cozzi files $6000 civil suit in city court alleging Lieutenant Bozeman assaulted him on July 5 and attempted to force a confession to affect the district attorney and officials. Bozeman bonded at $260. case returns set for the September term.

Fred C. Boreman Burns Detective Agency Yeserday Frank Coz Siegler Bozema Nini Sotto Cova Bozeman Cozzi Enarpeter Afformercyan de Honey I. Q. Cronan Detestiya

Mayor Grants $100 to Support Suffrage Effort

The Slidgewort Republican town committee reports Mayor Wilson and Arthur Connor pledged funds for the Pyirfield County Suffrage Association during an annual meeting at the Casagmo estate in Bridgefeld. State president Miss Ludington urged party unity and summer campaigning, with about $1,590 raised from donors including Republican and Democratic women.

Slidgewort Wilson Arthur Connor Pyirfield County Bidgefeld Mias Jaathrine Ludvngson Sufirasis Association Ting Ludington Stratford Casagmo Mary Olcott Congregational Church Nouse Caroline Turta-Rees Poth Tie Re Democratic Women's Publican Vermont Warlers Lillian Olzemdam Vermont Childf Holcomy Frank ‘Shuler

Sergt Goulden Collides With Street Car

Police Sergeant Goulden, of 04 Catherine Street, was slightly injured when his automobile collided with a street car on Paquannock Street yesterday afternoon. The car was badly damaged and Goulden’s car veered onto the sidewalk, stopping against a fence after the impact. He received minor injuries to his hands and face.

A. G. Goulden Catherine Street Paquannock Street College Goulden Covlden Nisues

Mrs Rothschild Dies After Heart Attack

Mrs Jane Rothschild, 62, wife of Leopold Rothschild, died yesterday following a heart attack. The family lived at the Colonial Cottage on Mt Trumbuk Road Milford. Survived by son Moses and daughters Jima and Elsie Oppenheim. A motor bus accident occurred nearby, injuring ten and causing one fatality.

Jennie Rothschild Leopald

Gag Poisoning Fatal to Woman at Stratford Home

Mrs. Sarah Blackman was found dead in her Stratford home after gas fumes from a kitchen burner filled the room. Neighbors alerted authorities. a Kellie of water on the stove preceded the accident. A daughter, Miss Dorothy Blackman, survives. The body was removed to the morgue at Wowley & Wilmot.

Sarah Blackman Stratford Wer Hohe Sherwood Place William Cogswell Strattera Wowley & Wilmot Lafayette Street Blackman Dorothy Big Wald

Feud killings in Esserville leave two dead in street battle

In Esserville near Bristol two men from the Fee and Berry factions died in a feud gun duel after a deputy sheriff was disarmed. George Berry and Polly Berry fired on Robert Fee and Jewitt Fee in the street, a stray bullet hitting a baby belonging to a miner.

Bristol Lune Fee Bers Nsserville Robert Fee George Lolly Momnar Berry Dewith Fes Smutl George Strugsle Fer Berrys Esserville Sam Polly Robert Jewitt Stursen

Harding to Confer with Hays Next Monday

Senator Harding, in Washington, plans a conference with Republican leaders led by Hays next Monday. He declines to discuss party policies or campaign plans until his acceptance speech. He remains in Washington this week then jets to Marion Ohio by July 1 for vacation preparations.

Terince Sterdia Senate Harding Washington Marion Ohio Kermaote Hays Republicscan National Committee Lodge Massacchusetts Chicago Smoot Utah Washimelot Lodze San Ofice Govery Calvin Conlidge Taft Wood Eliram Johnson Oppenly Pomerens Tihr West Depram Tony Cooldge Tim-Tonge Sapriots Wits Lealie M. Shaw

Butler Denolnges Wood Supporters in June Rally

A fragmented report notes Butler denying backing for Wood and defending London while praising Harding. It cites a June gathering where promoters and stock leaders pressed for Wood, but Butler argues the party must oppose a money driven nomination and stop a sale by auction. The piece mentions New York delegates and the push to unite against Lowden.

BaMe Blara Wpga So Food S Mm Ag General Wood Smi Tomight Nicholas Doureau Prany Seners Wood General Wood New York Tor Butler Gaid General Wrood Wood Lowden

Dempsey Testifies In Trial Over Cruelty Claims

Jack Dempsey defended himself in a San Francisco courtroom as he faced charges of nonsupport and cruelty. He described his struggles as a budding champion and the financial pressures from boxing, detailing travels, expenses, and the impact on his family while denying physical abuse of his wife.

San Francisco Cal Dane Tarrison Jack Mig Dempsey Tig Foraserviee Mlaxing Dempst Esperieness Mather Carpenter Demps Demayew Willard Wan Chicago Arty Tory San Iraungisco Salt Lake Piyun Seattle Vaklina

Progressive Democrat Could Beat Harding in 1932 Race

New Jersey Governor Edward J. Edwards asserts a Progressive Democrat can win the presidency against President Harding. The remarks come amid speculation at the Democratic nomination race, with Edwards saying no leading aspirant has a clear path to the Chicago convention.

Albanian Students Seek Clemency in America

Albanian students in the United States petition the French minister of justice for clemency. The group, numbering about 52 individuals across colleges, expresses their plea amid international concerns and academic community reactions.

Boston Constantin ‘ ‘A. Tasca Albani Students Union America Ameriady Coliggen Eublerram

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