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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1920

Page

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Stage Beauty Near Death After Auto Crash at Hoodoo Bend

Hoelen Jaster a Greenwich Village Folies beauty lies in Porthos hospital in critical condition after a high powered sport car crash near Hoodoo Bend. The driver Philip Merton Plant, son of Col William Heyward, and two Yale prep students from Norwalk Iowa are severely injured. Colonel Heyward hopes his stepson will recover. Other passengers, David Calhoun and Edward Mershey, are uninjured.

New York Hoelen Jaster Greenwich Village J. Pierpont Morgan Vale “Prep Plant Yale Norwalk Iowa Normin Ta. Flaaney Norwalk Conn Charlies Morehead Chicago David Calhoun St. Boyle Edward Mershey St Paul Colonel Wayward Col Fayward Yayward Vino Ar. R. Seamer Firat Avenue Seattle Waeh Aio Milo. Dubovaln Hotel Des Artister Ziegfeld Collies Geeonwich Village Pollies

New York Rent Law Declared Unconstitutional

New York authorities ruled the New York rent law unconstitutional, saying it deprives landlords of remedies for eviction and discriminates between old and new buildings. Justice Lochklar noted the act violates equal protection and allowed further action under the complaint to proceed in open court.

New York Suptone Court Justies Lochklar Mortimer Ontorwok

Suit Filed for Loss of Affection and Divorce

Walter J Downs seeks a divorce from Grace T Ringar Downs alleging Robert V Lewis of Waterbury alienated his wife’s affection. Downs claims damages of 20 000 and requests custody of their four year old child. Lewis is named co respondent and the suit includes claims of infidelity and financial damages.

Robert V. Lewis I Waterbury Walter J. Downs Haa Grace T. Ringar Downs Damagan Walter J. Downa Lewis Downs Lewla Phen Dimney Reth Connecticut Git Company Thie Elty Whterbury

Naval and Marine Medals Ready For Distribution

The long delay in awarding medals for distinguish naval service ends as decorations are sent to commanding officers for distribution on Armistice Day, November 11, or Armistice Sunday, November 14, following reconsideration after controversy and investigations.

NAVAL Wastlington Navy Navy Department

Bolshevik Break Wrangel Center Army Crush Wings

The Red Wave advances with strong center attacks as Bolshevik forces press Wrangel's army. Wings suffer heavy pressure while lines collide in a pivotal engagement, signaling a shift in the battle’s momentum.

Wrangel

Auto Dives in Berkshire Pond

An automobile plunged into Berkshire Pond on Putnam avenue near Huntington road. driver John Clark 62 Bench Street was arrested for alleged drunkenness. Passenger Samuel Drisko suffered two fractures of the right forearm. Rescuers salvaged none of the car, which remained in the water as efforts continued.

Putnam Avenue Huntington Road Berkshire Pond John Clark Bench Street Mqnor Samuel Drisko Park Avenue Clark Sprague Alforta

Woman Patient Throws Away Radium Valued at $13,000

Nov 1 in TIGA radium valued at thirteen thousand dollars was lost by a patient at Faxtun hospital. Workmen dig up sewers near the hospital as staff search for the missing mineral used by Dr. George M. Macher to treat cancer. The patient discarded the bandage and the radium while irritated, prompting the unusual attempt to recover the material.

Tiga, N Fidedd George M. Macher

Grand Jury Starts On Building Trust

New York on November grand jury session begins as a legislative inquiry into alleged building trust. Judge Mulqueen warns of defending the law amid possible crimes including extortion and destruction of evidence. Witnesses, including contractor Jacob Fradus, are called as hearings resume Thursday.

Nw York New York Mulqueen Sinkee Judan Mulqueen Legislative Committee Total Bureau Attorney General Jacob Fradus Robert P. Brindel Central Trades

Greeks May Elect A King by Ballot

ATHIINK Nov 1 Premier Venizelos signaled willingness to let Greeks decide on a potential return of King Constantine to the throne. Paris reports the throne may go to Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, if Venizelos remains in power. Greek authorities say they cannot confirm or deny the report.

Athiink Venizelou Constantine Constantine Wold Wiers Paris Greene Charles Flanders Albert Petit Parisian Tompa Paul Greece Premior Venizelos Petit Paristen Hungary Mantha Ngo Count of Landers

Deserter from U S Army Arrested in Bridgeport

Stephen Majora of Richmond Virginia was charged as a deserter from the United States Army. He was taken into custody in Bridgeport last night by Private T W Sylvester. Majora was detained overnight at poker headquarters during the inquiry.

United States Army Stephen Majora Richmond Bridgeport T. W. Sylvester Sylvester Desarter

Experts Place Connecticut In List Of Doubtful States

Harding, smiling, declines prophecy on outcome. He awaits the voters’ decision at Oh in Marton on election eve. Surrounded by family and friends, he says the best fight has been made and faces the result with complacency.

Connecticut Marton Ohin Jia Senator Harding Bysone

Rich bootlegger jailed and fined in Prohibition case

Federal Judge J M Landis sentenced Charles Sommers to 0 months in a federal penitentiary and a 20000 dollar fine for operating the Birchaynt hotel and St James farm, tied to a shipment of whiskey. His cousin William Sommers drew 9 days in jail and a 10000 dollar fine for related liquor violations tied to the Taulaville shipment.

J. M. Landis Federal Lawrennona Charlier M. Sommard Birehaynt St. James Arml Bommera William Sommers Taulaville

Prohibition Leader Claims U.S. Policy a Success

English Dry leader asserts prohibition has succeeded in America and credits it with health, discipline, and social gains. He cites the 19th Amendment and argues Britain must adopt similar standards. He defends federal health efforts and warns against political tampering with enforcement.

London America Sadesby Hyuoy International Congress AgBinet Cuivohol Wrahligter Pkt Anak Washington Eich Drayal 4 Coneland New York City Pr. Forbush Somuddgioner Philadelphia

Five Dead in Irish Reprisals

Dublin reports a wave of reprisal violence across the country with several fatalities. In Granard and Tullamere a palier guard was mortally wounded and died after an unknwon assailant attack. In Killor a man was shot dead and two more killed late at night. two others wounded. In Tralee a naval driver was wounded as reprisals spread to city centers including the town hall and shopfronts. Armed units captured and searched locals amid the unrest.

Dublin Potloe Eilenher Sied Granard Tullamere Ehilans Tralee

Candidates and Campaign Managers Await Decision

New York dispatch notes seven presidential hopefuls await tomorrow's electorate verdict. Campaigns shut down as strategists review last minute state reports and weather forecasts, with ten states carrying 87 electoral votes projected as doubtful. Connecticut, California, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Maryland, New Hampshire, and other outcomes loom as late forecasts suggest Harding leads in several contests.

Weather Bureau New York National Alan Senate League of Natlina Chadrmign Government Weather Bureau Connection California Indiana Montana Maryland Missouri Utah Colorado Virginia R. Sulver Inn Nowlampehirea Connecticut

Election Returns Displayed at Bridgeport Telegram Office

The Bridgeport Telegram will broadcast election returns tonight from its Middle Street building. A stereophonic machine will flash city, state, and national ticket results for the public. Two direct wires will relay counts nationwide while state reporters file updates as soon as counted. Steinke will serve as the official microphone announcer.

Patha Bridgeport Telegram Middle Street Garvice Atata Tvo Apacini Steinke

City vote fight rages as parties claim lead

In Bridgeport both Republicans and Democrats tout majority support for their tickets. Predictions center on voter behavior, with women voters and tempering party lines cited as pivotal. Campaigns by salients and local committees intensify as results loom at 8 tonight, leaving readers awaitingPage Two.

Bryan Refuses Quote On Ballot Choice

Bryan declines to discuss his voting ballot citing privacy. The Commoner says he will vote tomorrow and will not comment on which candidate or ballot measure he supports. The report notes the remark follows a period of heated election rhetoric and that reporters pressed for a stance.

Bryan Kansas Cindy Willan Jennlaga Lincoln Nelanake

Weather Bureau Storm Warning Issued

Weather Bureau issues a storm warning for the Midwest region with strong winds. The warning covers the southwestern storm area and northern Lake Michigan, southern Lake Superior, and moving eastward. Gale conditions expected with winds shifting to the west and possible seas.

Weather Bureau Wasitington Miehiiman Lake Turon Ldsturbanea Viavansin Allendad

Cox Predicts Victory in Final Speech at Toledo

Governor Cox urged unity for world peace in his last campaign address at Toledo. He forecast victory as a leader of a cause beyond party lines, attacked Senator Harding, and noted cheering crowds and forecast rain aiding his effort as he traveled with Mrs. Cox and prepared to vote.

Harding 2 Marion Cox Dayton Newpaper Debs Atlanta Toledo League of Naeions le Anid Wolf Harding Jawad Dina Dayton Mra. Cox Hia Deshler Gallrand Cox Res

Eight Killed in Cuban Elections Clashes and Claims

Reports from Havana say eight people were killed in clashes during Cuba's elections. Followers of Gomez demonstrated after the electoral board closed polling without official returns. Claims circulated that Jose Miguel Gomes carried Havana province and Alfredo Zagas led in two of five other provinces.

Folowers Gomez Winvana Jaberab Jose Miguel Gomes Havana Alfredo Zagas

Aldermen Lift Parking Ban On 11 Streets for Night Hours

The Board of Aldermen approved a night time parking ban for eleven streets. Parking limits will be enforced from 1 AM to 7 AM to curb downtown congestion and allow safer nighttime movement near theaters and businesses. The measure, requested by Alderman Halward Plumlen, passed with several aldermen in support and others voting against. A separate item approved sale of a tractor steamer for 600 dollars, with the city tax obligations noted and funds to be raised in the next tax levy.

Aldermen Iknite Minti En Tha Central Man Halward Agia Wilaen Tyvons Drew, McCormack MacFayden Olden Brawn Leonard Jones Orton

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