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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

2

Tragedy of Love and Murder Unfolds in Georgia Court

Mrs Kenyon details a 27 year entanglement with Dr Herbert Totlen, a sequence ending in murder attempts and a fatal shooting in Pawentusk. Her husband and children faced upheaval as she described per suasion, repeated advances, and a long, troubled liaison with the physician. The case centers on the June apartment shooting and the alleged motive of love and betrayal.

Norwion de Herbert Metlow Pawentusk Gaun Wis Ierounied Tetlow Tadiy Che Jirisoa Mabel Meryon Herbert ‘Totlen

Liquor Cases to Go Before Jury

Ten liquor cases are scheduled for grand jury presentation before Judge Edwin S Thomas of New Haven in Bridgeport. The hearing includes defendants from Fairfield and Bridgeport with numerous continuations from prior terms and lingering obscenities in letters among the record.

United Sites Baward TW Smith New Flaven Tuseday Edwin S Thomas New “Haven Stephen Pazi Ent Bridgeport Meintaining Etill Steve Almiasy Fairield

Baseball Probers Summon Rothstein

CHICAGO Oct 1 The Cook County Grand jury investigating the baseball scandal issued two subpoenas for Arnold Rothstein of New York and three St Louis men to appear next Tuesday when it reconvenes. Rothstein was mentioned by witnesses and will be asked about talks with Abe tell or Bill Burns regarding fixing the 1919 world series. They would also be asked to substantiate testimony by Soft Aid Gleason Chicago American League manager about a trip to St Louis last fall to instigate crookedness in the series.

Chicago Cook County Haseball Arnold Rothstein St. Louis St Tavill Rothstein Savas Abe Tell Bill Burns Gleason Tae SY Louis

Noted Cellist at United Church Sunday

Carh Webster, noted cellist, will play a morning prelude at the United Church service tomorrow at 10:15. The program includes works by Mozart, Handel, and Grieg, with Schubert’s Ave Maria during the service, and the choir performing pieces by Tirner and Wareing. A Pilgrim Gospel talk by Horace Pay Wi is planned, with a discussion club at 9 o'clock and stereopticon slides illustrating the Pilgrim Movement.

Carh Webster Pro-Gram Ain” Tecan Larghette Mozirt Wareing Wilam Horace Qedclock Dr. Day

Weather forecast for Southern New England area

General forecast for Saturday and Sunday indicates generally fair weather with light northeast winds offshore. Temperatures expected to be relatively unchanged with no significant changes anticipated. shoreline areas around Bandy Hook, Hatteras, and Sands Hook show moderate to light winds and fair conditions. Sunrise and tide times noted with minor deviations.

New Rangland Sands Hook O Hatteras Fairweather New Gland

Cox Ready to Fight on Scrap Heap Speech

A speech recaps Cox stance on the League and reservations as President Wilson allegedly opposed changes. Cox argues Harding alignment with the League is dubious and credits the public mood shifting after Des Moines. He laments political tactics and asserts the campaign will hinge on recent statements and actions.

Cox Scrap Heap League Presiant Wilson Iia Whaon Hitchcock Nebraska Wilson Harding Root Des Moines

Italians to Stage Show for Quake Victims

A meeting at the committee in charge of quake relief funds reports that Italian societies will stage a Poll's Theatre performance on Sunday evening October 31 to aid earthquake sufferers. Team No 12 led by Sohn Liza and including Mao Carbillo Carmela Chiarelli and others holds about $300, with Team No 5 led by Antonio Giandonato close behind.

Noble East Washinster Avenues Poll's Whien Sohn Liza Firss de J Yossery Ata Mao Carbillo Carmela, Chiarelli Ana

Cleveland Indians players honored after season end

The Cleveland Indians received a ten days pay bonus from James C. Dunn as a farewell gesture after disbanding for the season. President Duan ompre expressed hope they return refreshed next year and to maintain lower contract terms. Early departures included Joe Wood and Stanley Coveleskie who traveled east. A deer hunting trip in Pennsylvania is planned for December, involving Wood and several teammates.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Hele Tach James C. Dunn Duan Ompre Taye Joe Wood Stanley Coveres Kile

Marquard's Wife Wins a Divorce in Court

IGAGO October 15 Mrs Bica som Seeley Marquart won a divorce from Richard W Marquard known as Rube Marquard former Brooklyn National League pitcher The actress testified to desertion and reported he sold furniture and an apartment he claimed to furnish She recalled their marriage on March 4 1913 in San Francisco and their son Richard now 13 The divorce was granted by Judge Sabath after Marquard failed to respond or appear

Igago Bicasom Seeley Marquart Richard W. Marquard Rube” Marquard Brooklyn National Marauard Rube Red Sone Sons Ruyde New York Fes Mems Phis, Tonn Juuge Sabath Tim Broadway Eagtel Ming San Praselsce Renild Richard Masquard Thera Sabath

Cotton Brokers Seek Strike Action Amid Banking Debates

The cotton brokers press for a pause or strike on regulated practices as Congress considers changes. Senators criticize the board for misinterpreting the act while Gov Harding says the board aims to preserve sound banking lines. A meeting with reserve officials continues with a decision expected tomorrow.

Congresa Gov. Flarding

German Socialists Urged to Revolt at Moscow Conference

Report on a conference where Bolshevik support and terrorism were defended as necessary in early revolution. Speakers urged agrarian policy to win peasants and claimed the Balkans, later Asia and America, were ready for revolution. Germans joining the Third International would accept Moscow’s terms.

Moscow Herr Stocker Ernest Davmig Balkans Whith Asia America France Jomilers

British Miners To Strike Today

The British miners face a strike with unity urged to unite the Miners Federation as talks falter. Government fears grow over possible railway disruption and coal shortages. Officials plan rationing and coordinated distribution to manage supplies amid an industrial clash.

Fairchild Arrested for Reckless Driving

Allen Fairchild of Ordnance Court was arrested yesterday on a charge of recklessly driving an automobile. He was released for trial in city court this morning.

Allen’ Fairchild Ordnance Court

Obituary notices batch from local paper

Obituary notices and funeral details for Augest Steinmetz August Steinmetz aged 69 died at home after illness. Survived by wife, one son Avets, grandson, two brothers Jacob and George. Funeral from 132 Berkshire Avenue to St. Tosw church. Several other obituaries and funeral services listed with locations in Newtown, Monroe, and St. Michael's Cemetery. Names include Matilda Delotte Anna Schatz Henry Freeman Mes Dani Sehata Dagilel Tordan Rev J C Lynch Pallbearers listed. Interments at St Michael's and Center cemetery.

Augest Stemper August Steinmetz Berkshire Shere Ilinesa Germany Sett Shere Stamm Ard Park City Foresters of America i Brothara Jacas Georges J. C AL. C. White Newtown Mass St. Tosw Cherch Oto i Matilda Delotte West Avenue Mullins Svolt Redgais Golden Lin St. Michael's Cemetery Menry Loveman Henry Freeman O? Monroe Som Iis Dtoleek Rent Yi Monidea Anna Schatz Dagilel Tordan Lindley Street St. Patrick's Hhiveh Molock J. C. Lynch James Jon O'Neill Phin Alden Cartel Youéan John

Miss Stirling To Meet Mrs Gavin In Finals

Philadelphia Oct 15 Miss Alexa Burling of Atlanta national golf champion and Mrs W A Gavin of New York will meet tomorrow in the semifinal round of the Berthelly cup tournament. In the quarterfinals Miss Stirling defeated Mrs Quentin Fitner 2 and 1 while Mrs Gavin eliminated Mrs Ronald Berlow two up.

Philadelphia Alexa Burling Atlanta W. A. Gavin New York Anaying Stirling Quentin Fitner Gavin Ronalds Berlow

Beds of Nations and European sleep habits

A British highway engineer notes that 3,720 paces of old shoe are needed per mile of dustless road, while travelers from Europe and Asia compare beds across nations. The piece jokes about mattresses, pillows, and bedclothes, contrasting luxury and practicality in German Italian Chinese Japanese French English American beds.

Europe Ituly Tussia

Attell Relocates to Canada After Handling Controversy

Ex-pugilist Adin Attell shifts residence to Canada amid investigations and media attention in the United States. He dismisses claims of wrongdoing, asserting his innocence and stating he cannot be touched.

Mostribal Adin Attell Unite Staten Noar Pt Jay Mlanfresd Attel Marre United States

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