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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1920

Page

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Cox Dubs Barnes Thest Paul of Republican Party

Gov. Cox, speaking at the Interstate fair in Spokane, declares he is a progressive and a Democrat in the broad sense. He urges unity as Americans, not partisans, and attacks the senatorial oligarchy while presenting the Republican treasurer’s official bulletin and a copy of Barnes Jr.’s subscription book.

Cox Barnes Thest Paul Republican Republican Treasurer’s Fair Grounds Spokane Wash Afr Americnee l Republican Contribution Plan Republican Zendbook William Barnas, Jr New York Saint Taul Republican Party

Debs Urges British Help for Terence MacSwiney Release

Debs, the Socialist presidential candidate, cable to Arthur Griffith urges British labor to take effective action to force the British government to release Terence MacSwiney. He denounces the treatment of MacSwiney as barbarous and calls for labor to secure his freedom.

Debs MacSwiney DOVER Bucene Terence MacSwiney Arthur Witith Iriah Tarrac Dobro Hbarbaroua Erces Inbor

Probers Plot Eastern Session On Cox Fund Probe

Chicago reports detail a Senate committee inquiry into Governor Cox fund allegations as Democrats seek New York follow up while Republicans push to Pittsburgh. Senator Reed and Senator Edge clash over substantiation as subpoenas target Chicago campaign leaders and a $600 weekly director.

Chicago Senate Committee Cox Republicana Seni Cantern City Kenyon New York Pittsburgh Edge Republican New Jersey Reed Missoura Piles Hienen Missouri Willam Wrigley Viiek Courtenay Barher

Expanded Truth Defines Bull Says GOP Treasurer

In a Chicago report the GOP treasurer Fred W Upham calls the term bull an expanded truth. Maree V Dial and Anthelal Ward defend the phrase as a blunt description of political claims during a recount inquiry.

Maree V Fred W. Upham Republican National Committee Reed Mr. Ola

Negroes Pledge Harding Support in North Rally

Delegations of negro Republicans from northern organizations and youth groups met Senator Harding at his Marion porch and pledged loyalty amid speeches defending negro rights and denouncing racial violence. The event followed private talks about grievances including lynching and segregation of federal employees. A related report notes the death of Wallace Moyle, Connecticut Mason, in New Haven.

Marion Amon d Senator l Aml Haréeing Conventiona of Negro Baptists Columbus Indianapolis Harding Lincoln Grant Waldace BK Moyle Dread New Haven Wallace Moyle Grand Wedge of Connecticut A. F A. M Ifo Plymouth England

Disappearance of Mrs Kuehling Stimulates Washington Interest

In Washington on September 10 mystery surrounds the reported disappearance of Mrs Gertrudes Viger Swenting heiress to a million dollar estate. Her husband Rey Carpe Kuehling says a canoe accident swept the pair away with no body recovered. Police search the Potomac river banks while Kuehling remains in custody. The case grows with claims of alleged imprisonment and beating, and a lawyer seeks immediate action with a Detroit representative.

Wasilington Spt Mra Gertruds Viger Swenting Entite Rey Carpe Kuehling Kuehting Potomac Miins Neer Sawyer Washington Wood- Side Maryland Tourea MacDonald

Lure of Paris Blamed for Death of Olive Thomas

The beauty Olive Thomas, wife of Jacek Mekfard, dies from mercury poisoning amid Paris fashion and nightlife. Dr. Hermann, an American church rector, condemns the city’s allure, calling Paris a modern Babylon that drains Americans abroad and harms health and souls.

Paris Olive Thomas Pais Gapl Jo Olive Thoman Jacek I Mekfard Montmartre Castumnuts Chul Dugling Revaly Ul Lia Tha Fley Uearhman Pari New York Ameria Luerla Quive Thomas

Pickford romance in ice box tale sparks divorce rumors

Chicago dispatch reports a sensational crowding of scandal as professor Telmer sues for divorce over a university romance involving Mrs. Cyrus Palmer and butcher Carl Cation, with gossip of parties at Quiver Beach and dangerous dances. Paris murder probe and Pickford linked to Miss Thomas case widen the whirr of sensational intrigue.

Paris Question Pickford Cincago Cyrus Palmer University of Imoly Cdoputlos Somlitta Trav Telmer Champa Carl Catinon Quiver Beach

Bergdoll Guards Said to Have Been Acquitted

In York on September 10 the court martial of Sergeant John OFlore, a Bergdoll guard, ended without custody being ordered. Reports say he was acquitted of permitting Bergdoll entry to the island and related charges. Sergeant Calvin York was also believed acquitted. OTohara testified as the sole witness.

Olive Homes Polaon Tulton Thomas United States Cherbourg Sante Prigay Palles Nuamed Spalding Mira Thomas Jack Pickford Avag Thoms Miss Thomas Mont Marte Plekford Ritz Ifa Pickford York John O'Flore Sunrda Rover Cleveland Bergdoll Philadelphia Marylana Doejed Treasura Cgovernoy's O'Hare Bergdoll Calvin York Alan O'Tara

Milford suffragists shape Lake nomination and GOP tilt

Mrs. Fleck charges suffragists engineered the nomination of Lake for governor after a Milford delegation pressed influence. Milford Republican Women elect Mrs. Fredus Case chair. Mayor Wilson supporters claim credit for the change while Roraback backers and anti-Wilson forces claim credit for the convention shift. A two hundred strong meeting at St Peter’s parish hall heard suffrage leader Mrs. Willard Me claims the women’s vote forced Mak to win.

Wilson Fiverett J Lake Smertford Bridgeport Mra Willard Mec

MacSwiney Fights Hunger Yet Mind Remains Clear

London dispatch reports Lord Mayor MacSwiney growing weaker after twenty ninth day of hunger strike. Mary MacSwiney says he can speak and recalls date as Friday the tenth. She describes attempts to gain audience with labor leaders and union congress officials amid mounting political pressure.

London Gueta League Ieto MacSwiney Fia L'ridey Miss MacSwiney Tor—raine Portamouth England

Police Reserve Called to Stop Anti Gompers Uproar

Police reserves were summoned to the Central Opera House in New York at midnight to quell a disturbance during Samuel Cempera's announcement of a constitution committee for the Central Trades and Labor Council. James P. Tratlind and Peter J. Brady were named to draft the new body.

New York Central Opera Home Samuel Cempera American Moderation of Labor Central Trades and Labor Council Greater New York and Vicinity Compera James P. Tratlind State Federation Peter J. Brady

Separation of Church and State Reported in Cyprha Slovakia

The Caecho-Slovakia newspaper reports the pope has consented to a separation of church and state in Cyprha Slovakia though the matter remains to be decided by the legislature.

Trague Caecho-slovaka Caecho-Slovakia Portuyaly Cyprha-Slovakia

Kaiser Seethes at Return Sparks Heads Will Fly

Berlin dispatch reports an extraordinary declaration by Kaiser Wilhelm as he chops a tree at Huorn. The former emperor allegedly says heads will go to the right and left when he returns to Germany, remark praised by Vorwärts as revealing his old political force.

Kaiser Berlin Willie Huorn Yorwna Am Vruaslan Germany Vorwherts Wilhelm

Fairfield Caucus Nominates Town Ticket in Democratic Meeting

Fairfield Democrats held a caucus nominating town officials and party candidates. Elwood defeated William F. London for sgt at arms by 47 to 4. Other picks included John Doyle for member of the town school committee and James Smith for constable. The session featured a heated moment as a speaker urged order amid trucked enthusiasm.

Painetiold Fairfield Democrats Cauron Canddates Elwood Euder Wilam F London Fur Gulocmuni Wiliam J. Bialre John B. Doyle Ivedfolderauer James Smith W Hyward Gray Alfred 5 Verry Fivery Cyrrall Wilwood Udl Carroll Milwood Menard Lyws Rod W. Hawking Board of Winance Toward Gray IQ Boyle Indio Yuler Wiilling Bhuke Qeaull Hhuke Carroll Lion Wisidde Unanimous Huwood Tyres Ituy William J. Blake Gutytantlig Jome Coates Oriva Amyong Moe Attendanes Dlta

Coney Island Bus and Brooklyn Trolley Crash Injures 30

A Friday accident on Fifth Avenue and 68th Street left about 35 people injured, 15 seriously, when a Coney Island sightseeing bus collided with a Brooklyn trolley car. Police and ambulances aided victims as a crowd of around 4,000 gathered. driver and conductor faced technical charges.

New York Brooklyn Coney Island Fifth Avenue 68Th. Street Smith Ghat Gov Alike Jondara Ramuel Gompers Liavhor Albany Willam Dy Mahon Union Ning Garrison Ube Way Surfere Ho Works Ars

Talian Monarchs Throne Tottering Over Labor Crisis

Dispatch from Milan reports Italy’s Victor Emmanuel may face resignation pressure as factory seizures by metal workers fan tensions. Parliament and the labor movement grapple with rising unrest, while manufacturers seek a negotiated path to avert bloodshed and preserve parliamentary order.

London Victor Emmanuel Italy Milan General Confederation of Labor Flelda Third Internationale Moscow Sovtalinta International Iing Rome

Lithuania Refuses To Withdraw Army

WARSAW Sept 10 The Lithuanian government refuses to withdraw forces to the demarcation line and demands a separate conference with Lithuanians. Polish foreign minister says withdrawal must be effected and Lithuania must pledge no alignment with Germany or Japan Russia at Poland’s expense. Ukrainian question discussed but no decision reached.

Warsaw Associated Press Lithuania Foch Uns Mariamypol Council of Ministers Upleha Polea Acari Germany

Quakes Still Rock Italian Cities

Earthquakes continue to strike Italian cities causing casualties and panic. Reports detail shocks reaching Camino and nearby areas with residents recalling the 1915 disasters while no injuries are confirmed in the latest site.

TROMN Associated Prow Camino Epe Exnemenesa

Skidding Fire Truck Crashes into Car on Main Street

A wet pavement caused a fire truck to skid into a touring car at Main and Fairfield avenues, injuring no one. Peter Rappellins sat in the car. the Cadillac owner fled the scene as the street blocked for about 17 minutes. Fire crew, led by Johnny Thiksterd and Theat Uepiins, extinguished the blaze while Detect Sgt John Curry oversaw the response.

Peter Rappeline Jitney Yrnek No van Alumn Maina Abegt Fairfeld Avenue Peter Rappellins Beechmont Avenue Iiney Utea John Curry Johny Thiksterd Dnehare Af Theat Uepiins Uewarden Fairfield Avenue Fitney

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