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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1920

Page

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6000 Coal Miners Ordered Out Today

6000 coal miners are ordered out effective today after the district president announced action followed by a refusal of the operators to treat with the miners. Wage hearings were adjourned as the federal commission in Scranton heard arguments for a higher pay scale. In West Virginia and Kentucky joiners were reported to report for work tomorrow while the operators flagged a closed shop condition.

Union Federal Commission Scranton Charleston Miego County West Virginia County Kentucky Athe United Mine Tnsuance Ict J. Keany Wilamson Wito Ctation

Refuse to Censure Pickford Minister

The Fifteenth Baptist Northern Convention closed in Buffalo on Monday adopting officers and resolutions. By 690 to 422 vote, delegates refused to censure Rev. Broucher of Los Angeles for criticisms of Douglas Fairbanks and Pickford. They urged more uniform divorce laws and strict Scriptural standards to strengthen ministerial influence.

Buffalo N. T Lunes Northern Convention Wt Brousher Los Angeles Douglas Fairbanks Pickford Moore Baptist Ivorce

Arrest for Killing in Religious Riot in Toledo

Albert living near Petersburg Mich was arrested on June 29 charged with fatally shooting Willing of Water Gilday during a riot in North Whiteford Mich Sunday night after an all night meeting addressed by Louis J King who alleges to be a former priest and devotes his Catholic church. Sherman, acting as a temporary other to Yoidhining, says he shot in self defense amid mounting hostility.

Toledo Albert Petersburg Joh Gilday North Whitefored Mich Louis J. King Sherman

Harding Urges Americanism Over Foreign Councils

Washington dispatch reports Republican nominee Warren G. Harding recording a Fourth of July message denying need for a foreign powers council. He emphasizes Americanism as the republic’s highest duty, preservation of the home front, legal order, and a cautious world role while opposing internationalist and Bolshevist pressures.

Washington Council of Foreign Harding The Republic Coolidge Massachusetts America Alnot

Urges Increase in Passenger Rates in Rail and Electric Service

Washington June 23 representatives of Chicago and Indianapolis urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise passenger and freight rates to permit both branches of their services to operate. The plea marks a revenue phase after rating hearings began. Philadelphia June 28 eight people were indicted by a federal grand jury investigating Grover Bergdoll a Philadelphia draft evader and his associates. The panel recommended court martial for Major Sant and Sergeants O’Hara and Tork of Governors Island.

Washington Railrandas Interstate Commerce Commission Cuumerdi Therase Chicago Charles L. Herry Indianapolis American Elretric Railway Association Philadelphia Federal Grand Jury Grover Cleveland Bersdall Grover Bergdall Erwin Bergdoll Sant O'Hara Tork Governors Island

McAdoo Expected to Be Nominated at Convention

San Francisco June 73 The McAdoo forces announced that William Gibbs McAdoo would be placed in nomination at an early convention session. Delegates and national leaders indicated solid support, with Burris De Tee saying strength would be bundled as votes poured in by letters and calls. The announcement followed weeks of rumors as the party prepared for the second day’s proceedings.

San Francisco Wiliam Gibbs arcAden The Wessary Bis ‘Ruppellera Mornins Ronlay Meadoo Burris de Tee McAdoo

Bryan Is Grilled by Wet Leader Over Irish Question

June 29 San Francisco report on Democratic platform committee warfare over prohibition and Irish recognition. Bryan faced questions about anti saloon league ties as W R Cochran pressed the wet side. Frank Walsh led the Irish issues while Samuel Gompers defended labor’s stance as Gompers warned Republicans lack decisive signals.

Bryan Ireland San Francisco Gowpers Tabor Samuel Gompers Republican Party Ita

Man Hit by Train Fractures Leg Near Organ Street

Dpanle Macho of Boshlek avenue was struck by a passing train near Organ Street at around eight last night, suffering a fractured leg and injuries to the body. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by train crew and Dr Groark of the emergency staff.

Organ Street Os O'Clock Dpanle Macho Boshlek Avenue Trai St. Vincent’s Hospital Groark

Lightning bolt kills 12 cows in New Melmord

On June 23 in New Melmord, a bolt of lightning struck Walter Hatch's herd, killing 12 Holstein cows. The event damaged fencing and left hatch counting the loss of his valuable livestock.

New Melmord Walter 3. Hatch

Mexican envoy aims to improve U S relations

Washington dispatch reports Calderon, newly named high commissioner with ambassadorial rank, declaring his mission to restore mutual goodwill and rebuild ties between Mexico and the United States. He says the de la Huerta government will pursue all apologies and reconciliations to reintegrate Mexico into the family of nations.

Washington Parnindo Inglesias Calderon United States de la Huerta Calderan

Democratic convention ends preliminaries in San Francisco

The Democratic national convention in San Francisco wraps its first session, naming Joseph T. Robinson as permanent chairman and outlining rules for representation, women on the committee, and nominating procedures. Robinson criticizes the Senate for treaty delays while the hall buzzes with cheers and crowding galleries.

San Francisco Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas

Edwards Optimistic On Democratic Candidacy

Governor Edward Edwards, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, said tonight he had not been in touch with New Jersey affiliates and that the situation appeared favorable to him. He did not clarify whether he referred to his candidacy or his support for the wet plank.

Sha Girt Edward %. Edwards New Jersey San Francisco

Coolidge Unknown Can’t Get a Room in New Haven

New Haven June 29 Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts on his way to Washington from Burlington Vermont stopped to change trains. He was unrecognized and could not get a room at a local hotel. He looked over the station, freshened up in a lavatory, then returned to the train and departed.

New Haven Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Washington Burlington

DOHENY CONTENDER FOR U P NOMINATION

SAN FRANCISCO June 2 four new contenders for Democratic presidential nomination entered the field today. BE. L. Dolgon of California oil operator backed by Friends of Franklans Lane, former secretary of the interior, now with Doheney oil interests, leads an active campaign for Doheney. Isadore Dockweiler, Democratic national committeeman from California, was connected with the movement.

San Francisco Ronors BE. L. Dolgsn California Friends of Franklans Lane Anterior

International Seamen Withdraw Prohibitions

In Genoa on June 25 a protest by Viscount Uchida led to the withdrawal from the convention draft of articles prohibiting children under 14 from working on whips or trawlers and banning any seamen under 15 as stokers or trimmers. It also removed restrictions prohibiting anyone under 17 from long watch duties.

Genoa Viscount Uchida Ineternational Congress of Seamen

Million Bread Loaves Wasted Each Week In City

New York reports that over 3,000,000 loaves of bread are wasted weekly, equating to about 690,000 bushels of wheat annually. Dep commissioner Louise Reed Weigmiller cites bread waste as due to high sugar and eggs costs, with possible use in desserts if ingredients were affordable.

New York Louise Reed Weigmiller Dep

Hope Eden Answers On Page 15 Today

Hopeden, the miracle girl, replies to questions posed in The Bridgeport Telegram. The exchange occurred yesterday afternoon in the lobby of Poli's Theatre, where she headlines this week, and will be printed on page 15.

Hopeden Miracle Girl Bridgeport Telegram Poli’s Theatre

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