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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1920

Page

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Woman Drowned, Four Rescued Off Charles Island

A rowboat party near Charles Island capsized in a squall. Warren Willard, 19, aboard a motor boat, rescued four of the party while Florence Linsey died. The others, Mary Linsey and Susan Linsey, were saved along with Joseph Downing and Hine. The body of Miss Linsey was taken to Milford Yacht Club for examination.

Miltort Florence Linsey Wpitisfold Mass Charles Sataedo Watlen Willard RO. Willard Noble Avenus Mia Mary Linsey Susan Linsey Sir Reaportively Joseph Downing Nettleton Ayentle Afyatle Hine Milford Yacht Club A. C. Carpenter Misa Tinasy Yacht Club Bristol Charles Island Tde Downing Hing Silver Sanda Mra Susan Slater Willard

Tennessee House Reverses Action on Suffrage

The Tennessee House voted to non-concur with Senate ratification of the federal suffrage amendment and expunged the record of ratification. The chamber adjourned with 47 to 24 in favor, 20 not voting, as Governor Haberts withheld comment awaiting legal guidance from Attorney General Thompson.

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Belfast Riots Claim Twenty Lives Across City

In Selfast on August 31 heavy rioting left twenty dead and many injured as clashes continued since the prior Wednesday. Fires spread to shops and homes with areas such as Sandy Road hit hard. Reinforcements arrived, troops were ordered to fire, and Crumlin Road Prison faced overcrowding amid arrests as authorities battled the unrest.

Varlona Kootland Sandy Road Crumlin Road Curragh

Harding backs Roosevelt plan to develop the West

Senator Harding endorses the Roosevelt policy of conquering the West to ensure food supply. He told a Marion delegation of Republican governors that federal and state action plus private funding are needed to open unsettled western lands and house veterans. Governor Lowden praised Harding's campaign and urged greater federal state cooperation.

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Maine Legislature Enacts Women Suffrage Measure

Augusta Maine August 1 The special session convened by Governor Milliken to amend the registration law to grant women in Maine the right to vote in state and national elections adjourned after one day Four of the five measures on women voting were approved by the body.

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Connecticut Storm Cuts Widespread Damage and Fatalities

A severe cyclone struck parts of Connecticut causing two deaths and numerous injuries. Damage estimates reach two million with farms, crops, tobacco plants, and several industrial buildings hit. widespread downed wires disrupted telephones and power across North Haven Milford Windsor Granby East Windsor Suffield and surrounding towns.

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General Electric to Begin Work Today at Arldpeport Plant

General Electric Co. starts work today at the Arldpeport plant occupying the shops of the former Remington plant in Nastridge. Some tasks move from Lynn Mass including small motor production and a portion of the staff will relocate to Nasridge for the ramp up.

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New Star Loses Brilliance After Collisions

A newly discovered star in the Swan constellation, found by the Parla observatory a week ago, reportedly dulled its brilliance after violent collisions. The commission led by Charley Noriman of the Academie of Suierney released the finding tonight, noting the star’s light faded following its encounters.

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Buses Restore Transit for New York Commuters

New York City lifts transit strains as 300 buses aid commuters and service improves after strike. 97 two and three car subway units operated during rush hours while ferries and trolleys boost mobility. Brisk overtime and resumed trolley service expected as police guide initial restart.

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Three Million Dollar Limit Named for Go Fund

Senate inquiry into campaign expenditures reveals a four million plus budget and a potential four to five million in untracked funds. Witness Upham says state quotas and city divisions were set fourteen months before Harding’s nomination. He cannot confirm city quotas beyond Chicago and New York and cautions limits may be exceeded in industrial centers.

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Accused Youth Confesses To Murder At Nott Home

Elwood B Wade admitted he killed George E Nott in Nott's home at 265 Judson avenue In a violent struggle that began in the attic bedroom and ended at the street door He described using a lead pipe a fourteen inch butcher knife and a revolver Wade and Mrs Ethel Hutchinson Nott are held without bail Mrs Nott has moved from Bridgeport Hospital to Hillside Home.

Elwood B. Wade George E. Nott Nott Wade Nett Judson Avenue Ethel Hutchinson Nott Bridgeport Hospital Hillside Mra Buxbant Aeme Tima Sata Hive Walt Wis Edward Johnstoy Ime Minary Young Johnson

Two Die as Elevator Falls in City Building

Two workers Albert A. Crohan and Mag Lauter were killed when an elevator cage in a South Side building plummeted ten stories. Investigators contend a cable failure caused the fall, and emergency crews removed the bodies as officers secured the scene.

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Iannotti’s Slayer Caught By Police

A man named Mancino, 40, was arrested by detectives Wheeler and Vacculin after allegedly confessing to fatally stabbing Frank Tannotti, 42, during a dispute over a loan. Mancino claimed self defense and planned to flee the country using a knife he carried. The case involved a stab wound to Tannotti’s heart and a motive tied to debt repayment.

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Edgar Ferris Shoots Self in Kennel Incident

Edgar Ferris, a member of a prominent local family, shot himself in the temple with a revolver at Dr Fy Schofield’s dog kennel. He left two brothers and two sisters, and his act is not to be attributed to family members. The local ship and town context is referenced with terse notes on travel.

Children Prepare Testimony On Father's Death Inquest

In Bridgeport an inquest into George Nott's death is set for today with his children aged seven and eleven expected to testify. The boy and girl, living in the home with Mrs. Nott, will describe events around the murder while police have yet to question them extensively.

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Cox Weatkins and Roosevelt Speak at Ohio State Fair

A lengthy Ohio state fair event features Cox and Roosevelt addressing the crowd alongside Weatkins. The speech covers Prohibition, League of Nations, and postwar indebtedness while contrasting Republican and Democratic policies.

Cox, Weatkins and Roosevelt Ohio

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