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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1920

Page

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Police Seek Karimy in Elwell Murder Case

District Attorney Swann reports no suspect eliminated as 10 witnesses are questioned in Elwell murder probe. Milkman Jost Otten recalls seeing torn night clothes and possible struggle. Amelia Hardy questioned again as investigators pursue that a relative of a romance may be involved.

Swann Joseph BR Elwell Edward Swann Phare Jost Otten el Yell Mary Larsen Amelia. Hardy TRS Matty Slein Eiswell Districte Oracy Srann Pat Delphia Jack Todd Oriano

Fast Train Crashes Into Truck at Station

A fast train struck a truck at a station last night just after six. Three American Airways employees narrowly escaped serious injury as debris and cargo scattered along the rails. Hundreds of waiting passengers watched the scene with momentary horror but no one was hurt. The locomotive halted nearby as crews cleared debris and surveyed the damage.

American Airway! Express William Street Great Northern Rey Union Oth Garrigle Bridge

Los Angeles Quake Shakes City Causes Street Evacuations

An earthquake rattled Los Angeles causing many office workers to flee into the street. Several buildings sustained light damage and bricks fell from a structure at Sixth Street and Grand Avenue injuring a pedestrian. Officials said no serious damage after about half an hour, though cracks appeared in the city jail walls.

Los Angeles Can Streits Sixth Street Grand Avenue Fire and Public Works Tne City

State Board Rejects City Teachers Bonus Funds

A letter to the Common Council reports the Board of Apportionment will not fund 57000 in state bonuses for city teachers. The apportionment allows salary increases but treats the bonus as part of existing salary provisions. Teachers argue the bonus is separate from raises and that many gains are below the bonus amount.

Common Council Board of Apportionment Board’ of Education Amon Salarus

Court calendar clear after 15 years for Judge Landis

Chicago June 21 Judge Keneshaw M Landis left for Burt Lake Maine after his court calendar remained clear for the first time in 15 years. The bench has a rare vacation planned following a long span.

Chicago Aiendar Keneshaw M. Landis Burt Lake Mien Snead - An

Yellow Mill Bridge To Close Wednesday Morning

The Yellow Mill Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 9 o clock tomorrow morning by order of the director of public works.

Yellow Mill Bridge Yellow MT Public Wopits

Suffrage Advocates Plan Final Plea to Holcomb

Fairfield delegates from Bridgeport Westport Shelton and Redding prepare for a conference to cite a precedent calling of a special session to push ratification of the federal amendment granting women the vote. The Connecticut Ratification Committee schedules a New Flaven meeting to urge Governor Holcomb to convene the General Assembly and rally support for adding the amendment to the U S Constitution. Mayor Wilson and Charles A Williamson of Darien among Fairfield delegates.

New Flaven Ion Communite Connecticut Holcomb General Assembly United States Fairmild County Mayor Wilson Charles A. Williamson Darien Harry Sherwood West

Maine Governor Is Third in Primaries

In early returns from Maine Republican primaries Augusta, Governor Carl E. Milliken trails, Fred eric J. Parkhurst leads, John Depning second, Louis A. Jack far behind. In the Congress race for the free district Joseph W. Simpson leads, with Carvel Beeds and Horace Mitchell in pursuit as reads show several candidates distant.

Augusta Frederic J. Parkhurst Carl E. Milliken John Depning Louis A. Jack Congress Joseph W. Simpson Carvel Hor- Rce Mitchell Chas i B. Clarke Howard Tavies Frank D. Marshall Mitchell

Prohibition Fight Heated Topic at Frisco Convention

In San Francisco with the Democratic national convention opening soon discussions grew on prohibition enforcement reform and beer restrictions. Leaders expected debates over the federal act, state rights, and platform planks with possible battles in the resolutions committee and on the floor.

San Francisco Jame

Demands to Demobilize German Army and Reparations

Boulogne June 21 The conference of premiers plans to send a letter to Germany demanding demilitarization and to fix reparations. Experts set total indemnity at three billion marks in gold with interest and annuities, while Italy seeks a larger share of the amount.

Associated Press Boulogne Germany Italy

Broad Street Extension Costs and Damage Claims

The board of appraisal listed Broad Street extension damage claims totaling 203 526 with the city named as beneficiary and 40 others receiving mostly under 1 000. The University, First Methodist, George B F Clark and Young Warner’s Ch association appear among beneficiaries. The council has 20 days to act on the report.

Property One Broad Street Board of Beliond Methodist George BF. Clark Young Warner Ch Association Phiri Cameon Connell Penich Hoan Cartha Permuasion Med Hangen Main and John Streets Bne Strenis Sule Ners Mit Bogan Gtrack Permis Plana Burdisk Biroes

Girl Students Chosen as Ushers for Democratic Convention

In San Francisco Cal a group of female students and an equal number of male students from the University of California and Stanford University were selected as ushers for the Democratic national convention. The women will guide delegates to their seats at the event.

San Jarancisco Cal Philny University of Californua Stanford University Iyair

Maryland Democrats Push Wet Plank At Convention

Maryland delegates endorsed a wet plank at the Democratic convention, signaling support for altering the eighteenth amendment. Gov. Albert Ritchie stated the party favors passage and warns against hastily repealing prohibition, advocating state and national liquor reform.

Tiniversal Service CoNeaAco Maryland Albert Ritchie Legat Winas United States

McCombs Attacks Wilson as Autocrat in Chicago

William F. McCombs, former Democratic national committee chairman, denounces President Wilson as autocratic and argues he cannot be considered leader of the party. He predicts New York support for Cox and discusses possible vice presidential nomination, plus calls for domestic reforms and rejection of a League of Nations.

Chicago William F. McCombs Democratic National Committee Wilson San Francisco White Champ Clark Thomas R. Marshall

G O P to Notify Harding of Nomination July 22

Washington report states Senator Harding will be formally notified of his Republican presidential nomination July 22 at his Marion Ohio home. The conference also set chairman Hays and a sub committee to organize the通知 ceremonies and campaign staff.

Coolidge Washington Harding Marion Ohio Massachusetts Republican Party Hays Republian National Committee Coolridge Boston Norhampton Pwulicntil Kays Ambong Harry Mo Daughtery Collyabus Drogrinés Haya Banding San Francisco Denver Harry M. Daugherty Aii Daugherty National Committee Campalati Camarittocs

Fatal Riot Marks Waterbury Strike

Waterbury clash between strikers, police, and guardsmen left one striker dead and two police lieutenants critically wounded. Arthur Broule, a trolley conductor from Biddeford, Maine, killed Donahue and wounded his wife before shooting himself. Police and guardsmen prevented further violence as officers battled in front of Scovill Manufacturing and City Hall. Continued on Pace Two.

Waterbury City Richard LeRoy Joan J. Bergin Palice Scovill Manufacturing Company Regs St. Mary's Hospital

Deadly rioting in Londonderry inflames civil war fears

June 21 dispatch reports heavy casualties in Londonderry with seven killed as riots turn violent. skull fragments and bodies strewn across streets amid barricades and gunfire from troops. railway targets looted rails disrupted as authorities deny mass Sinn Fein roundups while vowing targeted raids and arrests.

Duslin Londonderry Partionn Amid Ireland Ulster Londanier

McAdoo Denies Concealed Purpose In Withdrawal Claim

NEW YORK June 21 Wilson McAdoo denies any concealed purpose behind his stated withdrawal from the San Francisco convention. He says his announcement had no relation to a recent interview with President Wilson, which he claims he did not know about until it appeared in print. The President also says he knew nothing of any withdrawal letter before it was published.

Bryan W. Go. Br. Talon Resolutions Committee Seu Glass. Isellsgions League Party Senator Glase Virginia Wilson Walsh Montana Montuna Colby State Department Post &F Homer Cummings United [States James A. Reed Kansas City New York Cox McCam San Francisco James M. Cox Ohio Smith Weate Europe America Lisa Auestion Senate Sotta Holly Amy International Sele S ‘Nyhen Agin United States White House of Representatives Champ! Clark Marshall Cama Tate Saorane Esseo Air McAdoo

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