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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1920

Page

2

Woman Drowned Off Charles Island After Boat Capsizes

A party of four adults and two children were stranded by a tide near Charles Island. Warren Willard, 19, in a motor boat, rescued four survivors while one woman, Miss Misa Vincence Tansay, died. The incident occurred during a sudden storm as the group were returning to shore. The Milford Yacht Club treated the survivors at the scene. The dead woman was identified as MissTansay and the body brought to the yacht club for examination.

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Tennessee House Reverses Ratification of the Federal Suffrage Amendment

The Tennessee House, in Viva Voce, expunged the journal’s record of ratification and voted 47 to 24 with 20 not voting to non concur with the Senate on the suffrage amendment. Gov Roberts did not speak as officials warned the legality would be decided by the Washington-certified record.

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Maine Legislature Enacts Laws Enfranchising Women

The Maine special session called by Governor Milliken to amend registration laws adjourned after one day. The enacted measures widen voting access for women in state elections and mirror broader suffrage developments.

Maine Augusta Legislatura Milliken

Connecticut Storm Leaves Two Dead In Widespread Damage

Two killed and several injured as a cyclonic storm roared across Connecticut towns including North Haven Wallingford and New Haven. Crops damaged 2 million loss reported with tobacco and orchards affected. a factory blaze and warehouses wrecked. trains delayed and utilities disrupted.

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General Electric to Begin Work at Bridgeport Plant

General Electric Co plans to start work today at the Bridgeport plant occupying the former Remington shop area. A modest initial force will prepare for production, with some work like armature motors moved from Lyon, Minnesota, and some employees expected to be recalled from Chicago as plans solidify.

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Publication Delivery Notice From Post Publishing Co

If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or if you do not get your paper Lon time contact Post Publishing Co to report missing deliveries and arrange service.

Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post Sunday Post

Belfast Riots Leave Twenty Dead and Heavy Damage

Casualties from yesterday's Belfast rioting rise to twenty killed and about two hundred injured since last Wednesday. Fires blaze through businesses and homes in Sandy Road area as sniping and clashes persist. Crumlin Road prison fills as reinforcements arrive and troops briefly withdraw amid rising threat.

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Harding Backs Roosevelt Policy to Develop West

Marion Ohio August die Senator Harding advocated a conservation based plan to develop the West and provide homes for veterans as part of a broader federal and state effort. Governor Howden of Illinois spoke for the delegation of Republican governors urging cooperation between governments to expand agriculture to meet food needs. Senator Harding pledged to resist encroachment on states while stressing public and private action. The piece notes the call for more agriculture growth as urban populations rise.

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New Star Losses Brilliance From Cosmic Collisions

A Paris observatory report, led by Charing Nordmann, states a nova in the Swan constellation has dimmed due to collisions with nearby bodies. The commission finds the star’s light diminished as a result of interactions among multiple celestial objects.

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Subways and Buses Restore Service After Transit Strike

New York a.m. Aug 31 as thousands of workers return to jobs after a transit strike. 97 two and three car subway trains operated during rush hour, buses in service increased to about 1200 overall. Traffic eased but congestion remained at major bridges. Ferry boats doubled service and trolley lines plan a phased restart starting tomorrow with police on cars.

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Three Million Limit Named for GOP Fund Total

Republicans faced renewed scrutiny over campaign expenditures as Senator Reed and others pressed treasurer Upham about quotas and possible city allocations. Upham claimed he set fourteen month old state quotas and could not recall city splits, insisting he would stop funds before reaching three million dollars and that industrial centers could raise large sums without national awareness.

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Two Die As Elevator Falls In Port Town Incident

An elevator fell today in Voyork injuring sixteen people and killing two workers, Alberk A. Caplan and Moelanier, who were on duty in the building. Officials say a cable failure caused the car to plummet from the top, trapping others inside. Medical staff worked to extract the injured and recover the deceased.

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Accused Youth Describes Fatal Struggle in Murder Case

Elwood B. Wade confessed to killing George E. Nott in Nott’s home on Judson Avenue after a long feud over Wade’s wife. Wade, Mrs. Nott, and Edward Johnson are jailed without bail as investigators piece together details of the attack starting in the attic and ending at the street door.

Elwood B. Wade George E. Nott Nott Wade Judson Avenue Ethel Hutchinson Nott Bridgeport Hospital Hillside Mrs. Nott Edward Johnson Eanty Leon Sip Pet Wala Superintendent of Police Mra Meuia Edward Johnsorn Imeha Dairy Young Johnson

Jannotti's Slayer Caught by Police After Knife Slaying

Italian immigrant Frank Tannolti, 42, died from a knife stab after a quarrel over a $10 loan. Suspect Mancino, 40, of 279 Hough Avenue, was arrested by Detectives Wheeelny and Yoccula at 4 a.m. He allegedly confessed to the slaying and had a ticket to depart for Italy.

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Edgar Ferris Shoots Self in Greenwich Tragic Family Note

Local report records Edgar Ferris shooting himself at his desk in Greenwich. The tragedy follows references to a prominent family including two brothers Willan and Lorenzo Slocum, with a sister Mia, and a note mentioning Dr P R Schofelt. A separate item notes a ferry’s return voyage from Newfoundland to Saint Helena.

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Children to Tell Of Father's Death Inquest

The inquest into clothier George B. Nott's murder is due today as George Nott Jr and Ruth Nott, 12 and 11 respectively, prepare to testify. Mrs Nott lies in Ridgeport Hospital in serious condition, with police likely to rely on early witnesses and family statements amid strained relations and alleged abuse.

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Cox Watkins and Roosevelt Speak at Ohio's State Fair

Coverage from Columbus notes Cox Watkins and Roosevelt addressing the Ohio State Fair crowd. Mentions campaign finance inquiries, the League of Nations, and Cox urging support for a world league while denouncing intervention by Britain. Roosevelt and Watkins face questions on presidential candidacy and party criticisms amid ongoing senate investigations.

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