U S Destroyers Sent to Smyrna as Turks Advance
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Roosevelt ordered four U S destroyers to Smyrna to protect lives and property amid Greek retreat and Turkish offensive. Officials stress it is not a political demonstration but a safety measure under Armistice terms. Athens notes blame on Allies for Greece’s misfortune amid renewed Turkish advances.
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U.S
Smyrna
Washington
Associated Press
State Department
Roosevelt
Bristol
Amerigay
Constantinople
Smyrnit
Stayrna
Athens
Comraunique
Asia Minor
Brusa
Greece
Greek martial law discussed after Amatoli defeat
Athens reports advisories to proclaim martial law amid public agitation over the Amatoli defeat. General Choupis named as commander in chief succeeding Jad ees after Turkish victory. Rome notes orders for an Italian battleship to sail to Smyrna to protect Italian subjects in the area.
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Athens
Amatoli T
Choupis
Jadees
Rome
Smyrna
Bridgeport Fans Enthralled by Visiting Movie Stars
Bridgeport welcomed visiting actresses and actors who drew large crowds to downtown shops, the Stratfield Hotel lobby, and Poli's and Palace Theatre events. Fans crowded the lobby and streets as performers sang danced and spoke, with Virginia Pearson John Hines and other stars expressing delight at Bridgeport’s reception. Several visitors planned early departures for New York after a full day of performances.
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Bridgeport
Thadily
Whervish
Derawnd
Pording
Cilesta
Friends
Sylvester
Wal
Silisis
Learth
Cucille Stewart
Anna Stewart
Little Howard Israuthes
Miss Stewart
Regotattion
Sue
Monard
Stewart
Shamber
Farge
Virginia Pearson
Port
Poli
Swice
Palace Theatre
Vaudevie
Heigfeld Wallies
Nery
Stratfield Hotel
New York
Bonus Bill Delayed as Tariff Measure Advances
Washington dispatch reports the Senate and House conferees delayed action on the soldier bonus bill to await final handling of the tariff measure. Chairman McCumber led support to take up the bonus but the panel postponed it until tariff schedules are reported for final action. Voting split along party lines with Smoot Fordney Longworth Green for delaying and McCumber Simmons Walsh for moving ahead.
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Washington
Senate
House
McCumber
McCumber Beieves
Smoot
Fordney
Longworth
Green
Garner
Simmons
Walsh
McLeanan
Collier
Probe into Johnson shooting called off
Platysburgh dispatch reports the investigation into the accidental shooting of A. M. Buddie Johnson husband of Peggy Marsh actress at the Difford camp by Chateaquay Lake last Thursday night was reopened then closed tonight. District Attorney Harald A. Jerry announced he was more firmly convinced than ever that the shooting was accidental.
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Platysburgh
A. M
Buddie” Johnson
Peggy Marsh
Jack Difford
Chateaquay Lake
Harald A. Jerry
Lafollette Leading in Wisconsin Primaries Report
Madison Wis Sept 6 United States Senator Robert M Lafollette led as returns began to arrive from the senatorial primary. Early polls showed a close race until 7 pm and final totals were not expected until tomorrow.
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Madison
Wis
United Stites
Robert M. Lafollette
City school enrollment to start as 35,000 pupils drive back to classes
About 35,000 pupils resume classes today in city schools after summer break. Registration and organization take place this morning with opening hours and new state requirements guiding the schedule. Parochial schools plan five hour days while public schools begin instruction later this week. New principals named and physical education expands under state law with dedicated instructors at main and Lyon Terrace schools.
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Jesneth Robbins
Dorothy Leonard
Dass Helen Clark
Lyon Terrace
Harvey Woot
Bridgeport Charter Petition Drive Seeks Signatures
George N. Eames and civic groups urge workers to report for a Bridgeport charter revision petition meeting at the Star Feld y captains and workers aim to gather signatures. About 37,000 voters and 10 percent have signed so far, with petitions to be filed and verified before presenting to Mayor Atwater on Thursday.
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George N. Eames
Bridgeport
Tonleh
Strarfeld Oy
Hay
Atwiter
Meeting Postponed By Medical Association Night Session
A meeting of the Medical Association at the emergency hospital was postponed due to Labor Day. It was announced the meeting will likely be held next Tuesday night.
Americans Win Davis Cup, Retain Trophy in Australia
On tyre courts at the Westside club Patterson and Australia failed to seize the Davis Cup. Johnston of the United States defeated Patterson in three sets 6-2 6-8 6-1 as Tilden and Anderson won the doubles, keeping the cup for America. Patterson played well with backhand improvements, but Johnston’s steady serves and net play carried the match.
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Forest Wills
Australia
Weatside Club
Gerald L. Pattarson
William Mt. Johnster
An Francisco
Patterson
Johnston
James ©. Anderson
William T. Tiden
Fahrean
Pat O'Hara Weed
Tilden
Richards
Tohnston
Pattersn
Anderson
Ave Gets
O'Hara
Hnes
Hoggeoss Court
Dollar Day Set for Next Tuesday by Retail Board
The Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce in Bridport plans a Dollar Day next Tuesday. Merchants gear up for the event expected to be the year’s largest local business day. A committee led by William J. Baird, M. Englenard, and A. Guertin coordinates ads and promotion with Ben Morrison presiding.
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Retail Board
Chamber of Commerce
Bridie
Port
William J. Baird
Meigs & Co
M. Englenard
OD M
Ben
Morrison
Hay
Miss Bridgeport Leaves City for Atlantic City Pageant
Miss Bridgeport departs with her mother for the Atlantic City beauty contest beginning today. At Bridgeport Station she was joined by Miss Germershausen and Mrs Germershausen, with friends cheering as they left for New Jersey.
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Bridgeport
City
Paulo
Spoetus
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Spostile
Serother
Mise Hage
First Hard Coal Arrives in Bridgeport Amid Election Fight
Bridgeport receives its first hard coal shipment in months with 900 tons for City Ice and Coal Co and 1500 tons more en route. Bargemen claim shortages are easing as British coal ships unload in New York. Delegates to the Democratic City Convention are being chosen, with debates over whether districts or the convention at large should pick them.
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Barbar Ussorday
Lee & Coal Co
Karm
Mary
News York
Veterna Auption
L. 3 Storrs
Grane Co
Derby
American Brags
Iluminating Go
Carmecent G
Karem
Polaxeute
Bridgeport
lUistrict
Cole
J. Murphy
Virat
Frank Dunnigan
Aherman Jd
Kenny
Thomas Costella
Colonel Murphy
Gyel
Atwater
Hartieré
Aldermen Back Plan to Change City Charter and Pay
Alderman W E Hagen's resolution seeks toalter the city charter to create a 12 member council elected at one time for two year terms with a $1200 salary. If approved terms start with this year’s winner and 24 current members would be reduced. The measure, backed by the Miscellaneous committee, asks voters to decide next election. Also approved additions to Columbus hospital and permission to widen Middle Street with hearings set for September 18.
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Hogan
Wheeler & Howes Dock Purchase
Middle Street
W. E. Hagan
Cit
Stosan
Corm
Ifhe Planiig
Councilles
Entira
Miight
Columbus Hospital
Tabjed
Gan
D' Ela
Middle Ot
Wall Street
Weirfield Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Golden Hill Sreet
Golden Hill
Gold Streets
State to Get Half of Normal Coal Supply
Hartford dispatch reports the State Fuel Commission announces scarce coal shipments. Estimated annual consumption is 2,500,900 tons. Administrator Russell says the state may receive about 1,200,200 tons, indicating only about half the normal supply.
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Hartford
State Fuel Commission
Duel
Russell
Doolittle makes trans American one stop flight
Army aviator Jamey H. Doolittle completed a one stop flight across the enttment, taking off from San Diego and landing at Rockwell Field, the army aviation headquarters, at 3:30 PM Pacific time. The flight began at 10:03 AM east.
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San Diego
Jamey H. Doolittle
Orn Lime
Bowers Files Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
State Senator Arthur Be. Bowers of Manchester announced his bid for lieutenant governor contingent on the governor candidate not being from Hartford County. The statement came from Hartford on September 1.
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Wartford
Arthur BE. Bowers
Manchester
Hartford County
Daugherty says injunction will not curb liberty
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Daugherty said the injunction against striking Chicago shopmen will not abridge personal liberty or freedom of speech or press. He stressed it is not to force work or stop strikes and noted President Harding shares this view. The White House said enforcement would focus on preventing interference with transportation.
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Daugherty
Washington
Associated Press
Chicago
Harding
White House
Pri
Department of Justice
Department
Atorney
Érso
Bi Vantet
Willam H. Johnston
International’. Association of Machinists
Clarga
Mr. Johnston
Daugherty Faces Severe Criticism in Senate Action
Special correspondent David Lawrence reports Senate Labor Chairman Borah warns that permanent injunctions against railroad shopmen could set a dangerous precedent. He cautions government interference may threaten civil rights and free press, noting potential newspaper suppression and editor arrests. Continued on page eleven.
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David Lawrence
Bridgeport Telegram
The
Post Publishing Co
Washington
Daugherty
United States
Senate
Borah of Ide
Senate Committee On Labor
Borah
B. Howell
Gov. Allen
Willian Allen White
Eitizmuts
Grandson of Henry Towne files plea for divorce
J Meredith Towne, grandson of Henry R Towne, chairman of Yale and Towne, filed for divorce in Superior Court here alleging infidelity by his wife Sarah Raven. The couple eloped March 1 1919, married in Detroit, then returned to Noroton as tension and estrangement strained the family. The husband cites infidelity on several dates, including June 29 with Thomas Nolan, a director at Yale and Towne.
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Henry Towne
J. Meredith Towne
Henry R. Rowne
Chaiman
Yale & Towne Manufacturng Co
Stamford
Sarah Raven
Towne
Imereugs Preparatory
Hhe
Raven
Stamford ’ High School
Aard Working
Lack City
Ure
Detroit
Youngs
Elopers
Noroton
Thomas Nolan
PhomMainuit
The
Lock, Company
Attack on Barracks at Carrickmacross Fails
Irregular forces attacked the barracks at Carrickmacross in Monaghan at 2 a.m. They opened heavy fire with machine guns rifles and revolvers but were repelled by about forty defenders who held the line at the front and rear despite the assault.
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Carrickmacross
Belfast
Monaghan
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Johnson
Everett E. Sort
Goriright
Pew
NEW Charter
Murphy
Doolittle
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Anus
Rail
Detroi
Homestead
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