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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

Page

1

Poland’s Answer to U S Warning on Offensive Move

Washington officials said Poland agreed to abstain from crossing Russian territory while allowing defensive maneuvers. The Polish note to Prince Lubomirski expressed gratitude for U S attitudes and stated that strategic considerations must govern halting the advance along the frontier fixed by the supreme council.

Washington Associated Press Poland Supreme Council Russia United States Lubomirski State Department Great Britain France

Taft Defends Power To Assume League Duties

Ottawa Sept 1 Former U S president William Howard Taft spoke to the Canadian Bar association defending the United States power to enter obligations with other nations under the League of Nations constitutional question. He warned that denying such authority would undermine the nation’s status and government. Sir Douglas Hazen proposed making the American Bar Association an honorary member, and the motion passed with enthusiasm.

Ottawa Canadian Bar Association Wiliam Howard Afk United States American Bar,association League of Nations Timbv Mr. Tatt Douglas Hazen New Brunswick American Bar Association

Democratic Committeemen See No Cox Slush Fund Evidence

In Chicago on September 1 officials of the Democratic organization testified before a Senate committee on campaign expenses that no evidence from Governor James M. Cox supported charges of a Republican corruption fund. George White and Wilbur Marsh backed the assertion, with Marsh showing subscription lists to a Republican book by William Barnes of Albany Evening Journal. They claimed the party had no funds, no finance committee, and no head of Burgans, while dismissing the budget of 3,079,000 as lacking evidence of a desire to corrupt the electorate.

Chicago Democraticational Committee Senatorial Committee James M. Cox George White Wilbur Marsh Marsh William Barnes Albany Evening Journal Ome jUnigmnar Lise Ate Marah Teld Ionyon Mats Swere Com Department of Justice Beneera Aga Dass Kenyon Sessa White Burgans Nixo Will Hays Republican National Committee Iimely Smipur W. Marat Senate W. D. Jamieson Democratic National Financing

Stolen Goods Recovered From Butler’s Room

In Gut son Gaillard case detectives and Jonathan Godfrey recovered valuables stolen from the Falroid residence. Over $200 in silverware and trophy cups were traced to Gaillard’s boarding house room in Garden City. Gaillard was arrested there and the room reportedly held numerous items.

Gutson Gaillard Troto Falroid Jonathan Godfrey Thomas Malone Godfrey Steaday Godfrey Gaillard Garden City Le 1

May Appeal to the Pope to Save Life of Mayor MacSweney

London report notes Lord Mayor Macsweney weak after twenty days of hunger strike in Ireland. His condition fluctuates yet a faint spark of life remains. Relatives press for urgent Vatican intervention as British government faces pressure to alter policy.

MacSweney London Yule Ireland Britten Hie Gug Ulm

Walsh Promises Aid in Cork Hunger Strike Case

Walsh states Colby promises to help quickly for Terence MacSweeney, Cork’s lord mayor on hunger strike in Brixton jail. Walsh urged intervention through officials or personal appeals to Lloyd George and Wilson, with MacSweeney warning he may die within 18 hours.

Wllington Bean P. Walsh American Commission For Colby Behaif Terence MacSweney Cork Brixton Tandon Walsh State Department Lloyd George MacSweney Wilson White Halls Wauleh

Upham denies Cox plan never used plan and keeps limit to 1000

Republican National Treasurer Fred W. Upham says Cox erred about a plan to solicit subscriptions of 5000 to 10000 and quotes a document labeled Form 101 as proof. Upham asserts the plan was never adopted or retired and was vetoed, with records in his office.

Republican National Cox Chicago Fred W. Upham Republican [National Committee Harry M. Blair Upham

Palmer asserts Tennessee switch harmless in ratification dispute

Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Palmer and state department officials insisting Tennessee cannot invalidate ratification of the federal amendment. Secretary of State Colby says the matter is ministerial, not judicial, and that a proclamation certifying ratification has been issued. Alice Paul notes the National Woman's party remains confident the amendment cannot be rescinded.

Washington Palmer State Department Tennessee Colby National Woman's Party Alice Paul Thas Woman's Party New York

MacSweney Unlucky In Being Born In Ireland

Despite a garbled text, the fragment mentions MacSweney and Ireland with references to government conduct and an implied crime tied to birthplace, suggesting a satirical or cryptic note rather than a clear event. No specific dates, places, or accountable actions are discernible.

MacSweney Ireland Grorgh Terry Amt Iivzinan Arime Iflands

Belfast Death Toll Rises as Rioting Simmers Across City

Belfast reports 25 dead and 16 in hospital as riots spread. Soldiers reinforce strategic points amid fires and attacks on Brownhead power buildings. A shipyard clash and grenade incidents occur with casualties and arrests. a train engineer is shot dead for disobedience.

Belfast Ireland Codaya Sinn. Feln Cameron ‘Highlanders

Storrs Seeks New Trolley Laws From Governor

President Lucius S. Storrs of a Connecticut company asks Governor Marcus J Holcomb to include in his message to the legislature special session an emergency bill addressing the trolley situation in Connecticut. He urges action and questions whether the governor will respond.

Storrs Holcomb Lucius S. Storrs Connecticut Company Marcus J Holcnms

Niners Accept New Pay Award Under Protest

Hazleton Pa Sept 1 The United Mine Workers realy committee representing the three hard coal districts agreed to accept the anthracite coal commission award under protest and pursue new demands. Operators sign to implement the terms, risking back pay of 18 million if workers stay away. Readiness to equalize pay with bituminous fields noted, with mine idle days reported across the middle coal region.

Hazleton United Mite Workers of America Mihers Ojerniuca Scranton Dao

Alabama Miners Call to Strike Faces Alabama Operators

John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers ordered a general strike in Alabama after operators failed to implement coal commission awards. Delegates in Wilkes-Barre voted to take a vacation until the anthracite companies meet wage and condition demands, per Neal J. Ferny's minority report.

Pennsylvania Indianapolis Ind John L. Lewis Unitel Mine Workers of America Alabama International Execuutive Board Yon Coal Commission Wilkes-Barrm Mine Workers of American Enat Neal J. Ferny

Bus Men Plan to Maintain Service

Local jitney workers met at Racokzy hall to organize enforcement of jitney schedules and regulate drivers. Committees will report owners who leave town and arrange relief drivers if a jitney breaks down or falls behind, ensuring continuous service across the city.

Leral Racokzy Hall Bostwitk Fd Mimlttues Sho City Ackor

Widow May Tell Coroner of Murder Details Today

In Bridgeport the coroner's inquest resumes as Ethel Hutchinson Nott testsifies. The murder of George B. Nott centers on Elwood Wade with testimonies from Ruth Nott and others about the stabbing and trunk evidence. Detected statements reveal Wade's alleged confession and the weapon and body details under police scrutiny.

Trunk Victin

Notts and Friend Spied on Wade in August Incident

Coroner Phelan hears Daniel Ferguson recounts Aug 3 4 to 8 events involving George Nott Mia Nott and Wade Nott at 42 Fairfield. Ferguson describes feuds linked to a Carletat social club and an attempted early evening confrontation where Wade identifies himself as Smith before leaving.

George Nott Phelan Daniel G. Ferguson Chia

Nolls Children Recall Struggle Before Murder

Ruth aged 12 and George aged 11, children of murdered man, testified about a quarrel between their father and mother, with Coroner Pacian present. They swore to a formal witness statement and described blood on the attic stairs as part of the account, as detectives and witnesses observed. The session continued with further testimony and a continuation note on Page Two.

Pacian Ruth George Regan Luther Ruth Nott

Wade Lighthearted At Inquest On Coroner Phelan's Hearings

Elwood Wade, charged with the murder of George Nott at 203 Judson Street, spoke calmly to reporters after the coroner's inquest. He recounted a milk truck collision near Laurel Avenue and described past meetings with Mrs. Nott, insisting the incident did not dampen his mood.

George B. Nott Elwood Wade Ethel Hutchinson Nott Phelan Ruth Neft Brownie Court Ofmerals Elwood &. Wade George Nott Judson Street West End Nott Tun Scentfeld Main Street Laurel Avenue Beard & Machine

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