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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1920

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Bank Messenger Slayings Probe Reveals 59000 Spent in Five Days

Camden prosecutor reports nearly 35000 recovered from a grave linked to the accused mother as Shuck and James confess murder and align on every point. The case centers on Wolverton and others who allegedly funded the killings, with witnesses detailing money buried in cemeteries and dramatic testimonies about the events surrounding the crime.

Camden Atypia Tye Rayvaudt Maines David Sy Cameleon Bank Mes Rengor Sertgalaf Coomten County Monde Prbile Seltit Rail Wolverton

Stam Prince Says U S Girls Heroines

Stam Prince claims U S girls are heroines while commenting on a distant event. The remarks touch on national pride and social roles as observers weigh the meaning of leadership and courage.

Stam Prince U.S

Pastor Exonerated In Dry Raid Death

A jury absolved a pastor in Ontario after a dry raid death in a jury inquest. The coroner’s jury found the shooter acted in self defense amid the incident, clearing the pastor of criminal responsibility. The fragmented OCR notes indicate a verdict favoring self defense though details are unclear.

Wia Phe Penekiia Kent Ponti

Major Ball Leagues Break Up Form New 12 Team League

CINICAGQO November 8 Major baseball leagues split and form a new twelve club league. The eleven clubs from the National League plus three from the American League allied with them organize the league after the American clubs refused an ultimatum. A twelfth member will be chosen later. The Lasker plan for civilian control of professional baseball proceeds, with Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis named chairman of the tribunal to govern the game.

Cinicagqo Eigit National League Gye American League Lasker Plin Kenestw M. Landis Chicago Landis

Coal Mine Tipple Dynamite Attempt Reported

Unclear OCR text notes a dynamite attempt at a coal mine tipple in an area with multiple named individuals and authorities reporting an incident. Details are fragmented and names are inconsistently legible.

Shooting of Donahue Probably Accidental

Investigators say Archie W. Donahue a New York news writer was fatally wounded on the Newtown turnpike by an unidentified man while his brother-in-law Edward S. Pitz ter watched. Authorities call the shooting probably accidental after a forty eight hour inquiry, with conflicting witness accounts and evidence from the scene including top and gasoline traces.

Archie W. Domihue New York Newtown Edward S. Pitzsehter

Red Cross Membership Drive To Be Held Here Nov 14 20

A Red Cross membership drive will be conducted locally from November 14 to 20. Volunteers will operate a recruitment table at a central location, with officers and community groups urged to assist. The drive aims to expand local blood donation and emergency aid support, seeking new members and pledges, with emphasis on youth involvement and neighborhood participation.

Red Cross Piabeoport Chueh Bowie Gan Sieulay Sud Tate Gibery Cacpuer SMA Fee Rho Cros Clark

Crank Indicted In Coughlin Case At Penn Town

Grand jury indicts Crank in the Coughlin case at Penn Town detailing the escape attempt and alleged acts. Witnesses described hearings, with references to a sum of $2200 and the presence of key figures in a long-standing investigation.

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Rules Governing League Draft Plan Unevenly Drafted

A letter from A D Lasker of the Chicago Athletic Club outlines a proposed civil governance plan for a new national league. It describes a governing body and the acceptance of a twelve club structure, with opposition and support from key figures including Johnson. The document references earlier league changes and internal discussions on control and legitimacy.

Supreme Court allows liquor transfer from warehouse to home

A high court ruling clears a path for transferring intoxicating beverages from warehouse to private residence as a potential May release of vast stock. Prohibition officials fear the decision may enable evasion of the Dig Law, with disputes over whether shipments to individual homes circumvent prohibition.

Palmer's edict in coal case labeled close 10 felony

The article reports on Palmer's edict in a coal case being called a close ten felony. It notes C B Ames, a former Palmer aide, defending the attorney general Simms explains resignation and discusses evidence and procedures, with references to court actions in a United States district court and ongoing writs.

Palmer C. B. Ames Simms Pevlal Ind WRC Haeennett Badhiae Obes Obie Pennsgiania Medel Jide Anders United States Derdige - Adalerig Tiers Gebonext Jarvis Kemeray Palace Valer Anders

Harding Vacationing Party Quells Town Visit Details

A party of 88 from Harding traveled to Point Isabel for a winter resort stay. They remained in a fishing town area with hotel and dining arrangements described, including a private car trip and a return by special train reaching Lowryville before visiting Brownsville.

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Limited Facilities Injuring High School Report

Slawson reports facilities at a high school are injuring students and staff. The article notes ongoing overcrowding and maintenance delays affecting classes and safety, with upcoming plans for renovations and a scheduled school board meeting to discuss remedies and funding.

Slawson

New York May Cancel All School Contracts Probe

A disjointed city wide article notes New York plans canceling all school and public building contracts amid a building trust probe. It mentions a joint legislative committee, special meetings, and ongoing investigations with various officials and figures referenced in fragmented text.

New York STAW York City of Consis

Irish Home Rule Bill Clears Final Commons Hurdles

London dispatch reports the Irish Home Rule bill near passage with two new clauses endorsing second chambers and potential dissolution of parliament if improperly constituted. Provisions spark criticism from Asquith and Irish opponents who fear reversion to a backward crown colony, while ministers defend the measure as a practical framework for Irish self government.

House of Commons Ulster House of Lords London Associated Press Commons Asquith Ireland Sorond Parliamenia Andrew Renar Taw Sir Lining Worthington Vans Pensions Eritt Shrodward Carvan Worthington- Loeus Irby Iich Univers Nytt Worthington Ford

Catholic party leader declined forming cabinet

Antwerp deputy leader of the Catholic party rejected joining a potential cabinet after an invitation from the prime minister. The premier stated plans for a cabinet would proceed as scheduled, with formal announcements forthcoming this week.

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Bridgeport Greeks Demand Plebiscite

Bridgeport Greek community pushes for a plebiscite as part of ongoing civic debate. Officials and residents weigh regional status and potential political changes amid local tensions and public meetings.

Bridgeport

Raids Reported By Dublin Police

TANTHON November 8 reports say raids were conducted by Dublin police. A man named Thom He Pound was found dead at his Bridge-Purl residence. The scene was near Sniwley Avenue where a burned body was discovered, with a suspect statement about a recent theft and a tense confrontation involving local workers and coal supplies.

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Record of Five Crops Yearly Output by American Farmers

A garbled report details American farmers breaking a five crop year record with figures on corn wheat tobacco and other yields. It cites price figures per bushel and total crop values, mentioning December and November data, nationwide totals, and multiple states or regions in a broad agricultural summary.

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