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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1920

Page

4

Policeman Captures Burglars In The Act At Post Office

Early rounds lead a policeman to a window at the post office where he confronted a burglar and brought down the man. John Richards and Edward Wesling were found in custody, wanted in Newport Rhode Island and Quincy on burglary charges. A patrolman later detained Peterson and Alexander. they were said to be members of the same gang. The captured men faced charges of attempting to break into the post office with intent to rob. others were charged as accomplices. Goods were found in the automobile and at the curb.

Norwood Mase Nov Postoffice Anathy John Richards Edward Wesling Newport R. 1 Quincy Peterson Alesarder Pont Y Hay Quincy Wid

Connecticut Leads In Women Legislators

Hartford reports Connecticut has the most women elected to state legislature with five, according to a release from the National American Woman Suffrage Association. California and New York follow with three and four respectively, while other states show fewer. Names of the Connecticut women are listed alongside fellow states and totals.

Hartford Cannecticut Cation Legislat National American Woman Suffrage Association Connectinp Woman Suffrage Association Wangos

Devon Residents Demand Street Signs In Place

Milo, Nov. 24. Abiine Wott Devon Improvement association and locals press the Board of Selectmen to install street signs as voted nearly a year ago. Delays have left streets unnamed, confusing residents and visitors. Officials promised action at a recent meeting, hoping to resolve the issue soon.

MILO Abiine Devon Selecmen Uresane

New York Woman Aids Widow in Education Fund

Judith Dawkins Crane of Newcastle Indiana, a widow, will receive $500 in quarterly installments from a wealthy New York woman. The donor, after questioning a $25,000 funeral expense report, decided to support Crane’s business education instead. Crane has entered a business college.

Newcastle Ind Judith Dawkins Crane Inter Crane New York Irs

Postal Union to Meet in Stockholm

Madrid, Nov 4. Stockholm chosen as scene of the west congress of the International Postal Union with delegates to gather in 1924. A heated debate arose when Ferador moved that only severe countries vote at meetings of the congress, a motion affecting colonial representation. The United States supported it, while Great Britain and France opposed it, 11 to 24.

Madrid Stockholm International Portal Union Ferador Colonias United States Great Britain Franco

McCormick Presents Harding Views On League of Nations

United States senator McCormick, traveling from New York to Europe, will present President Harding's views on the League of Nations to delegates at the Geneva assembly. The trip’s purpose is to convey the administration’s policy for the international body and related governance questions.

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Vital statistics reconflict list of births and marriages

The notice lists births with parent names and addresses such as Carolyn Schmitze, Raymond F., and others at various streets, plus a series of marriage licenses dated Nov 28 and Nov 58 for individuals including Chirlee Naranke Aya Stovfanovich Franklin Butler and Mary Dixon in Shelton Conn, with a jumble of names and locations.

Chirlee Naranke Gregory ‘Street Aya Stovfanovich Gregory Pranklin Butler Trumbull Road Othor Mary Dixon Shelton Conn

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