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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
1
The district attorney Swomn declared discovery of utmost importance and fixed the murder case timetable after a telephone gall and an appointed arrangement, signaling a pivotal development in the Elwell murder inquiry.
Detectives reexamine a housekeeper's testimony naming a woman known as Miss Wilson as linked to the Elwell murder. Officials narrowed the probable murder window to under 30 minutes, with calls and anonymous notes under scrutiny. Authorities seek the Minnesota woman and note a troubling anonymous letter referencing a meeting at Pennsylvania Station.
Paris June 1 Sarah Bernhardt attended the funeral service of Mme Rejane, observed by ministers ambassadors and stage stars including Mary Garden Isadora Duncan and Elsie Janis. Miss Janis said she never goes to funerals and praised Mina Rejans for support during her visit.
Montreal June 1. Samuel Gompers praised for long leadership of the American Federation of Labor. He was re elected nearly unanimously as president amid reports of railroad opposition and claims he sought repeal friendly to prohibition. Duncan noted as first vice president, and Gompers denied pushing for changes to liquor laws.
President Wilson has signed the Water Power Bill in Washington. He rejected the joint resolution to renew most wartime acts except food control and a few others. He also did not approve a resolution to appoint a commission with Canada on export orders. He signed an act allowing enlistment of non English speaking citizens and aliens into military and naval forces.
Judge J J Keogh called the East India Company bankruptcy case rotten and absolutely rotten as it nears decision. Receivers seized for allowance of certain claims while solicitor Badesth seeks 818 for services rendered. The judge criticized fake claims and noted a $1 wage claim as a preferred creditor.
Property owners opposed the Broad street extension from Elm to Washington near Franklin urged damages at a Board of Appraisal informal hearing. They argued benefits should be citywide with costs borne by general taxes, noting the project benefits sections beyond the line and urging assessment only for corner lots if any. The hearing drew many owners studying maps as officials prepare a report for the common council.
Washington reports Ludwig C. A. K. Martens, who has lived in the United States as a self styled Soviet ambassador for over fifteen months, has been recalled by Soviet authorities per official notice.
Poles surrounded by Soviet forces as Polish army faces encirclement and collapse amid Nineteenth Century style campaign rhetoric. General Pilsudski noted, as tensions rise in Breslau and Potsdam periods, with reports of thrusts by Bolshevik forces and allied counsels.
Reports from Mexico City claim Francisco Villa ordered the execution of 300 women camp followers attached to de facto government troops after an encounter between Parral and Jimenez. The story says Villa ordered all to be shot to determine who fired first, a claim disputed by officials in El Paso and Juarez who deem the reports untrue.
A railroad policeman Anthony Seonney, 48, from 494 State Street, was arrested after a disturbance at a restaurant on 12 Fairfield Avenue. He allegedly drew a revolver during a meal, charged with breach of the peace. He posted $30 for appearance and was released by a city court.
Senator Harding, Republican presidential nominee, answers President Wilson by endorsing a referendum on the foreign policy issue. Hoover backs Harding, urging party unity and support for the national ticket after a breakfast conference with Harding to align campaign strategy.
A muddled McAdoo campaign faced disappointment as the Democratic National Convention's selection process sparked debate over organization and funding. Senate investigators questioned several figures about preconvention expenditures while McAdoo’s strength waned and the candidate’s status remained uncertain. A separate arrest in Newark involved a man charged with a statutory offense tied to a Wallace Street incident.
CHICAGO June 18 Welker W Vict campaign manager for EL Edwards of New Jersey said in Chicago en route to San Francisco that not less than 700 Democratic delegates will favor amending the Walstead act to permit light wines and beers in states that choose, with state regulation under a general federal policy. He argues the act is extreme, has driven home brewers and cider makers to illegal practices, and has fueled bootlegging and bribery among enforcement agents. The Democratic party should halt the act to protect constitutional government and support the president.
William G McAdoo announced he would not permit his name to be placed before the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco He cited need to rehabilitate private affairs and support a strong liberal platform while warning against complacency in the Republican era
In San Prancio June 1 1920 supporters gather as Abby Scott Baker of the National Woman's Party declares the party will push the Democrats to back ratification of the national suffrage amendment. She argues for a thirty sixth state and urges use of party influence to secure state legislature approval. Nira Baker notes Republicans ignore the suffrage issue.
Lombard and Hathaway Circus plans a reorganization with added equipment and a ten day restart, relocating through Hudson, Connecticut and Bode Island to settle rail transport issues. The troupe expects a southern tour, opening in Virginia, after adjusting gear and schedule amid past railroad delays and weather.
Washington reports show efforts to back Carter Glass for the Senate while Treasury Assistant Secretary Shouse voices views on candidacy. The San Francisco convention may see formal presentation of Meigs case as part of the campaign strategy.
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