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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1920

Page

2

Cox levels charges as Newberryize plan eyed in Michigan

Governor Cox delivers western campaign blitz in Michigan, reading from Republican bulletins and a Barnes subscription list to allege big business backing for Newberryization and a presidential purchase plot. He blasts Harding and endorses League of Nations while opposing a mixed league and tribunal.

Caver Mich Cox Michigan Langing Kelamarov Leaud Newberry Te Gibligan Hatson Vox Lansing Senate Wiliam Barnes, Jr New York Hoxs Barnes Tls Senate Committee Cav League of Nations Ite Mothers of America Germany Tle Pettery Harding Hs Tfarding Aldrosa Feizures Lesene Jlasuo

Roosevelt urges higher pay for U S employees

August a Maine dispatch reports Franklin D Roosevelt Democratic presidential candidate urging a definite program to raise government employee pay and efficiency. He criticizes the Republican Congress for inaction and cites his experience as a department executive. The tour includes stops in Kennebec and Somerset counties with Antoinette Munk of Washington present at meetings.

Augusta Maine Wranklin D. Roosevelt Momber Srme Croosevelt Republican Congress Congressional Department Congress Roosevelt Smeetings Anil Dhardiner Kenneber Somerad Antoinette Munk Washington Raller Androscoggin County Cnight Lewiston

Giant Airship Set to Rescue America Flight Planned

A large airship is prepared for launch toward the United States, with officials signaling readiness and a swift departure from its current base. The mission aims to support American operations as soon as possible.

Brooklyn Trolley Men Refuse Vote On Strike Settlement

New York Sept 3 Brooklyn Rapid Transit strikers reject the proposed settlement terms from Federal mediator Mayer. About 4000 workers in attendance shouted they would not vote on the proposal, demanding action only through the official association. The hissed broadcast threatened continued strike activity if promises aren’t upheld.

New York Brooklin Stapid Transit Stribers Wederal Dudie Mayer Touls Amualan Strock Thails Ameriot Mmessige Tadeo Marcy Pridizer Verldiger Sathana Cublishers’ Association Steihers Breen

Wilson Urged to Use Influence to Save MacSweeney

Wilson urged to use influence to save MacSweeney as ships head to Belfast. Warships including cruiser and destroyer sent to protect shipyards from damage amid further riots.

Wilson Macsweney

MacSweney Weaker. Call for Wilson Aid in Cork Mayor's Plight

A distraught wife of Cork lord mayor Terence MacSweney pleads to President Wilson and Mia Wilson from London for intervention in his hunger strike. She cites self determination and British imprisonment for his stance, warning his death could come within hours if not aided. The request stresses humanity and the cause of independence.

Corbis W. Bape Alen London Wilson Mia Muirel MacSweney Corle Brixston Origen Tagildh Governsiment Wiontey Ameilew

Jitney Ordinance Draft Delays Spark City Committee Talks

The arditaiice committee of The Cannon Counsel continues deliberations with Mayer Wilson, Storrs, and Connecticut company counsel, aiming to draft a new jitney transportation ordinance for aldermen approval Tuesday night. Officials expect a clean ordinance ready for public review and trolley line regulation.

Arditaiice Committee Cannon Counsel Mayer Wilson Memor Charmadk Relph TS Heova Erdlivinie Boar of Aldermen

Thought Wife Deads And Marries Again

A man from Bell Street faces a murder charge after his wife died then reportedly remarried. He was arrested by Des tote Sergeant Seery and held on $1,500 bond for alleged bigamy. Vivlao Graham of Let 126th street hired help to return from foreign duty and later faced separate implications. He is to be arraigned in city court this morning, represented by Attorney LL Philp Slavalsky.

Ae Lake Torpedo Boas Hyde Bell Street Des Seery Biramy Chatham Vivlao Graham Uving Ab 126Th Ateot Tridaepore LL Philp Slavalsky

Reopening Wages Award Sought as 100000 Workers Quit

Suranton September report notes miners plan appeal to President Wilson to reopen the wage award soumlly approved earlier. Officials faced disturbances as voluntary uprisings spread across anthracite regions in protest against contract terms.

Suranton Union Offiecia Toda Wilson Thn

Banks to Succeed King as President

Judge Kimoro 4 Banks of Palp fiell will be elected to accement John King as president of the Mulrfield County Republican association at a Stritued hotel meeting this afternoon. Anti Wilson forces claim leadership, while Mood delegates pivot amid retirements. A dynamite scare near tart sheet and Park Avenue prompted police investigation.

Kimoro Palpfiell John King Mulrfield Ds Lec MiMood Lhn ii Klikdol A. Geannmd Repub Als. de Robinson Down Committee Dh Ty

Anti-Suffragists Lose Bid to Skip Supreme Court

Petitioners led by the American Constitutional League failed to transfer a case challenging Bailey’s District of Columbia Supreme Court decision. Justice Smyth lacked authority to send the matter directly to the highest tribunal. The appeals court denied expedited certification to the United States Supreme Court for a ruling on the suffrage amendment.

District of Columbia Court Supreme Court Justice Smyth Washington Justiva Bailey District of Columbi Eipreme Breretary Calby Miet Issies Syd District of Colimbia Enurl of Americant Constiitwtional League Caag United States Ray” Prome Titbanak

Engineer of Goethals Saves Men Imprisoned in Hull of S 5 Submarine

New York Sept 8 The plight of the disabled submarine S 5 with a crew of 50 men was ended when the Alph the Atlanticus or Atlantishis ship discovered the submarine near a Cape and reported the crew cut a hole in the hull and signalled for help. Captain Swinson of General Goethals’ vessel helped to locate the craft and release the imprisoned sailors by cutting through the hull with a tool. The rescued men were then brought to safety after an approach by a line and a buoy signaling their location. The episode showcases the daring rescue by the crew and the aid of the Atlantous vessel.

Goethals Hull New Yorth W. Goethals Teporta Ise Circe Cnetas Hurouyi Critis Capbel Suiton Wutham

Lithuanians Drive Polish Line Back in Fierce Clash

Estimates from Lithuanian telegraph agency say Lithuanian forces repelled Polish troops and pushed them from key positions near Grodno Suwalki to the Vilnius region. Reports claim recapture of several towns as irregulars claim gains before ambiguous central authorities restored order.

Dee Lchainian Poliah

Wade Duty to Shield Mrs Nott Spurs Murder Debate

A New angle in the George E. Nott murder case centers on Sid Elwood B. Wade possibly shielding Mrs. Ethel Hutchins Nott. Reports recount a brutal struggle at 265 Judson avenue and inconsistencies between Wade's slight build and Nott's large frame, with questions about who killed Nott and why.

Wade Mrs. Nott NEW Angle Sid Elwood B. Wade George E. Nott Judson Avenue Ethel Hutchins Nott Edward Johston John J. Phelan

Elder Wade Sells Dairy to Aid Son in Trouble

A Bridgeport tale recounts Elder Wade selling dairy goods to support his wayward son. After a series of high school pranks, the son eloped to Chicago with Anne Davin. He faced robbery charges, was taken to Superior Court, then placed on one year probation with his father paying expenses and buying two large touring cars for clandestine visits with another man's wife.

Hirm Albert Wade WiNwide Avenue Maines Fia Anc Chicuto Mra Anne Davin Bridgeport Criminal Superior Court Baent

Funeral Fails to Ease Mrs Nott Disappointment at Fateful Funeral

Crowds gathered along Mountain Grove Avenue to view the murdered George J. Nott’s body but his wife Mrs Michel Nott was barred from attending the services by Superintendent Flanagan. Only two friends from Chelaga and Nott’s children, plus several Masons, attended the chapel service. The crowd created traffic delays as the hearse carried the body to the cemetery where the service concluded.

Nott Wade Lempt Marka Phelan Dateadlye Tolbrade Mrs. Nott Wade Mata Mra Nett Itin Bint Johnston Mia Tinal Fife George J. Nott Yirthin Mountain Grouv 2 Michel Uutebing Voltee Catrickly Flanagan Nates Oya Matfield Avenue May Dolly Downing Berkshire Avenue Selther Garrow Alleht Notteand Grivaide Chelge Masa Notte Pyrenta Tor Fyneal Rathfield Avenue Fred W. Harmann Corinthian — Lodge Ivo Tiavounines Masonie

Defendants in Murder Case to Be Arraigned in Court Today

Defendants in a murder case are set for arraignment in court today. The names Mabel Slinte and John Johnston appear in the record, with proceedings tied to coroner John J. Whelan as the hearing nears.

Nott Wale Mass Mabel Slinte John Johnston

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