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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

Page

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Harding Cleared After Police Board Hearing

Patrolman Harding was exonerated by the police board after a hearing about a woman claiming he made advances and she took his revolver. Investigators found her account unsubstantiated and Harding cleared of wrongdoing. the commission declared the testimony inconsistent and lacking corroboration.

Harding Andrew Ts Willian C. Hamilton Ktrupsist Leonard Russo Hess Maching Ham Siton Hardie Russo rRusso’s Flosso Hamlton Lquor Philip Blansfield Lidae John Fb.rogirr Jennara Wagner, Jr John J. Flynn Frolice Force Awhy Abes Bareaingad Phat Mirs Manly Herad Meade Eva Feor Nferding Fatrolman Harding

King George approves Sinn Fein colors on palace guards

Buckingham Palace faced a small scandal as Sinn Fein badges were seen on guards uniforms with King George's approval. Lord Stamfordham ordered removal after the private secretary learned of the incident. The king reportedly smiled upon the episode, while guards wore green white and orange sleeves marking the Iris republic.

George O. K Sinn Fein Palace Guards Peemigsicn Lo Iris Republic

Curious Polish Occupation Of Kiev Draws Crowd

Curious crowds in Kiev watched Polish troops enter the city with Ukrainians joining in a citywide welcome. Polish banners fly again near the wheat granary as residents stay indoors at first, then flood streets to greet the soldiers and inspect their first meal in two days.

Lacy Ocean Alexander. Kergusky Kiev Hils Mate Priday Poneta Klev Netr Vich Chelsea Bolesiana Thidvy Kresehtepati Mata Chy

France Willing to Be GOP Candidate

Washington May 12 Senate Brance of Maryland announced that no other candidate could be found to uphold his Senate principles. He said he would become the party standard bearer if the Republican convention supports his platform. Friends will open headquarters for Senator France in New York tomorrow.

Washington Mexico League of Anliens Wilson Bing White House Olney Massachusetts Congress Zuching Boston Richard Olney and Company c Sena Brance Maryland Republican National Conventive Senate France New York

Secret session of ship board probers held

New York May 12. A closed executive session of the United States Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation probers, chaired by Representative Wals, was held at the request of the Department of Justice or the attorney general. What was transacted remains closed.

New York Wals Congressional Committee Activitt United States Shipping Board Department of Justice

Dempsey Trial Date Set For June in Draft Case

San Francisco May 1 The trial date for heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his manager Tack Kearns on selective draft charges was set for Monday June 1 in the United States district court here.

San Francisco Cal Tuck Dempsey Tack Kearns United States District Court

Hero Chaplain De Valles Dies After War Service

New Bedford May 12 Death won the vote with a messenger from Washington bearing the Distinguished Service Cross when Rev John B De Valles hero chaplain of the 1d4th infantry of the 26th division died at St Luke s Hospital tonight of stomach cancer developed as a result of wounds received in action

New Bedford Mass Washington John B. de Valles 1D4th St. Luke's Hospital

Move to Set Aside Verdict In Valentine-Pollak Case

Norwalk attorney for Mrs. Ploven Valentine seeks to set aside a $4,308 verdict against Pallak. Jurors and attorney Henry E. Shannon are subpoenaed. Shannon may attempt a new trial. Cuneo admits entering the jury room after verdict and notes slips of white paper, but denies affecting the outcome.

John J. Cuneo Norwalk Ploven Valentine Freda Pallak Chauteur Northier Superior Court Pallak Moral Henry E. Shannon Bee Patlek Shannon Cuneo Nol Aalde Balats Cunco

Auction of German Imperial Household Effects

New York reports an auction of the late Kaiser Wilhelm II era household effects from the German imperial family. The sale includes furniture and art from Berlin and Munich palaces, with authenticity vouched by Berlin firms, and proceeds to aid in Germany. The collection is valued as among the empire’s most notable items.

Te Ile New York Kaiser Wilhdim Wraidemar Povelvon Wead Germany AE. Pavesson Berlin Ark Firma Gertan Cyeles Elizabeth Pregerick Wilhelm IV Povelson

Swindled Out of 514 by Old Trick

Ragalsky of St Gilmore ac ee says three men talked him into letting them handle his savings at Steuben and Pembroke. They claimed a 5000 insurance money and asked him to watch a box for a short time. He later opened the box and found only old newspapers, realizing the scam after they did not return by four o'clock.

Ragalsky St Gilmore Steuben Pembroke California Tadamen Rayelsky Fifa Pina Ith

Hartford Jimmy Thoroughly Examined Not Arrested

Burns detectives state Hart ford Jimmy was examined after police brought him to Bridgeport. Lewis, present at the examination, says there was no evidence and he was not under arrest, simply detained for investigation and released after a thorough, non revealing questioning.

Hartford Jimmy Lee Hem Burns Lewis Bridgeport

Alighting from Jitney Hit by Street Car

Fens Obhhonski of 6 Holister ivanic suffered scalp lacerations and a facial injury when struck by a streetcar last night as he alighted from a jitney at Susft Burn avenue and Hallet street. He was taken to the emergency hospital then moved to Bridgeport hospital for further treatment.

Fens Obhhonski Ivanic A. Jith Hallet Street Obhonski Amergency Hospital J. A. Masawell Bridgeport Hospital Wiscondition

Palmer Aroused to Refute Posts Charges May 24

Assistant Labor Secretary Palmer plans to testify May 24 amid a controversy over alleged department misconduct. He accuses excessive bail actions and police inquiries used to force confessions, as President Wilson weighs Post’s stance in the interdepartmental clash over alien deportations.

Palmer Bing Attors Balmer Department of Justice Mdds Police Cour Inquisitong Zordney Gophel Camphbell Comr Abfornes Aio Department of Law Tebor Wilson Boole Post Mr. Palmer Department of Labor

Freight Jam Threatens National Industrial Tieup

May 22. Freight congestion looms as 235000 cars idle and 85000 declared at rail junctions with no labor to move them. New England hit hard as shippers warn plants may close amid coal shortages, urging Washington to act to avert broader shutdowns.

R. R. Junctions Probal Commmerta Oil Selict Washington Intmeres Commission Railroad Administration Jla Commission On Air Service Tham and Co Tratnmon New Ghind Thait Boston Albany Railroad Albany

Carranza Reported Slain as Revolt Rages in Mexico

Reports from Mexico City and El Paso say President Venustiano Carranza was slain with about 300 loyalists as General Jacinto Trevino moved to Apizaco to try to save him. Fights raged between Carranza’s escort and revolutionary forces led by General Reyes Marquez, with fears of further casualties and Carranza’s possible escape into the mountains near Apizaco.

Mexico City el Paso Junction Associated Press Jacinto Treving Mexico Apizaco Puebl Carran Pra Reyes Marquez Curranza Barty Carranza Puebdlo Apam Apizano Aml Aprizes Guadhipe Sanchez Revolutionary Tas Vera Cruz Vera Craz Trevino Hte Generali Pablo Gonzales Munos Nott Aprizaco Hhe EL Paso Texan Reyes Marquiz Geeral Alvaro Obregon R. V. Pei Aulern Revolutioniats

State Street Casino Sold to Paul Diety

Deeds recorded in the town clerk’s office show the transfer of the State Street Casino property from Jann Hor et al to Paul Diety, with a mortgage deed of $17,000 filed. The two parcels include the casino site and adjacent land totaling 200 feet on State Street with multiple structures and nearby merchants.

State Street Jann Hor Et al Paul Diety Wardings Venus Br Dietz Eaat Pidgeport Willard Street

Four Fail to Answer to Charges of Vice

In the superior court yesterday four men Farry DeVorken David Tune Harry Gans and Morris Solway did not answer when called on charges of harboring young women for immoral purposes State Attorney Cummings sought a short recess and the court reconvened with no further mention of the cases They had been arrested in Bridgeport and bound over for trial by the city court officials

Farry DeVorken David Tune Harry Gans Morris Solway Cummings

Mexico City Evacuated as Revolt Seizes Capital

Carranza government officials abandoned Mexico City as the rebels entered Friday with the revolutionary forces. General Pablo Ganamles led the occupation followed by General Alvaro Obregon with about 12,000 troops Sunday morning. Reports say no shots were fired and fewer than 19,000 Carranza loyalists remained in the capital.

Menico Cit cVic Dafasi Carranga Mexico City Pablo Ganenles Alvaro Obrepon Carranza Carranz

Revolt News Mixed From Vera Cruz to Mexico City

May reports on the Carranza revolution show disputed claims of progress and capture. Dispatches from Vera Cruz and Mexico City reference battles near San Marcos and movements of government funds totaling 37 million pesos. Official sources remain unclear amid wireless communications and State Department notes.

Washington Carrameu Vera Cruz San Marcos Mexico City United States State Department Carranza

Mexican consul accused of hiding $150,000 funds

New York May 12 reports say Bernardino Nena Brito who recently resigned as Mexico consul in New Orleans was attacked by three deputy sheriffs at the consul general’s office. Dr Alfredo Cataregal financial agent alleges Brito withdrew $150,000 in Mexican government funds from one bank and deposited it into another preparatory to sailing for Mexico.

York Taunlc Bernardino Nena Brito Mexico New Orleans Sherif Alfredo Cataregal Brito Blexleo

New Haven Railroad Lifts Freight Embargo

Providence Rhode Island May 12 freight embargoes on the New Haven Railroad lines south and west of the Harlem River and May Brook New York have been lifted except where delivery polices stated up by Lore roes Offices with the heavy echo of the proclamation in Providence required clarification

NEW Haven Railroad Providence R. 1 New Haven Harten River Maysbrook N.Y Loreroes Heey

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