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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1920

Page

2

Harding Receives Delegation With No Speech

Harding greets a front porch delegation without speeches flags or bands as 100 Grand Army of the Republic members from Akron Ohio travel to Indianapolis for the national encampment. Senator and Mrs Harding shake hands with each visitor before tomorrow's 400 veteran delegation from northern Ohio. California labor leaders praised Harding noting he is sympathetic to organized labor and supportive of legislation for workers and families.

Grand Army National California Harding Grand Army of the Republic Akron Indianapolis Emmett F. Tageart Brand Ohio John S. Nolan Sanrancisco P. Fl America

Man Beaten and Robbed in Fairfield Avenue Bedroom

Fred White, an employee at John Beck Florist on Main Street, was attacked and robbed in his bedroom at 320 Fairfield Avenue early Sunday. He suffered a fracture to the upper jaw and head injuries. a dagger, wrist watch, and two valuable diamond scarf pins were reported stolen. Police report a violent struggle evident in the disordered room. White declined to discuss details.

cFairfield Avenue Suny Fred White John Beck Florist White

Halifax Man Kills Three Then Commits Suicide

Halifa x, Sept 14. Havelock Veinort shot and killed three people at Hemford Lunenburg county including his father and a woman, then killed himself. The killings arose from an insane rage during a dispute over the location of a mill dam on his father's property.

Halifax N. S Ayon Aoman Hemford Lunenburg County Havelock Veinort Veinort

Front Porch Campaign Traced to Apostle Paul

In Marion on September 19 Rev George M Rourke said the first front porch campaign began in the Christian era with the Apostle Paul. He described Paul’s two year effort in Rome from a rented house front porch where he preached to pilgrims and wrote letters to others unable to visit.

Marion Dearion Campaen George M. Rourke First Presbyterian Shareh Paul Rourke Rome

Drowning Victims Recovered Near Black Rock Harbor

Bodies of Wesley A Judson age 22 and Joseph Chamer age 18 of Fatlineid were found near the T. L. Watson estate about 250 feet off shore after their canoe overturned in Black Rock harbor Saturday afternoon. Medical Examiner ruled accidental drowning. Both men worked for Tay Beeetes company. Judson funeral set for Tuesday at 2 30 p m at George F P Potter chapel.

Wesley Va. Judson Joseph Chamer Fatr- Ineid Ternoon Black Rock Harbor T. L. Watson David Goldstein Judson Charner Garitek Ginogiz Watson Estate Wilesses John Tarey Thorne Tarey Corrigan Extan Ant O'Ryan eMutins Merioie Coorpa Abio Goldstein Taybeetes Company Wesley A. Judson George FP. Potter Broad Street Mountain Grove Helg Charles H. Judson Ernest Judson

Brandegee Declines Debate With Lonergan in Hartford

Senator Frank B Brandegee announced he will not debate Augustine Lonergan over the League of Nations issue. He said he prefers to discuss the subject before audiences chosen by the Republican organization and at times and places determined by them during the campaign.

Frank B. ‘Brandegee League of Nations Augustine Lonergan Hartford Connecticut

Mayor to Discuss Republican Line-Up

Mayor Wilson announced he will issue a statement today about a new opening in the local Republican ranks following recent district leader appointments by Town Chairman John A. Lions. The mayor worked late on the statement, but it would not be ready for release until today.

Wilson John A. Lionard

Weather forecast for New England and Atlantic coast

The record summarizes a vague weather outlook for New England eastern New Fate and corbined cooling. Moderate west winds north of Sandy Hook with a north to Hatteras route late Monday. Generally fair conditions expected east of the Mississippi with little temperature change.

New England New Fate Sandy Hook Hatteras Stiles Mississippi

Haitians Declare Bank Rules Nation Continues Battle

The article details US influence in Haiti after Port au Prince affairs shifted to the National City Bank and Colonel John Melhenny. It claims the bank controlled taxes, government finances, loans, imports, and exchange rates, dictating budget matters and limiting Haitian sovereignty with American oversight and formal consent.

Port Au Prince Harry Berlin Baitl Latino American Union South Central America United States Haiti National City Bank National Bank of Hatt John Customa Service New York McIlhenny Melthenny SfeTmennt Fequierre Tch

Eight Injured In Fairfield Avenue Motorcycle Crash

A motorcycle on Fairfield avenue near Ellsworth street crashed after rear tire blew on a street car track. Eight people were injured including Andrey Pastir of 219 Hallam Street and Harold Dennison of 879 Fairfield Avenue. The rider fled the scene in a car that was later found abandoned. officers towed the vehicle to police headquarters. Several children and others were treated for injuries at local hospitals.

Fairfield Avenue Ellsworth Street Andrey Pastir Hallam Street New York Pasik J. Es Beck Cl.ark Harvld Dennison Fairfieed Avenue Ollie Tenney Main Street Dr. Carroll Pembroke Street Philin Foneter Church Ernest Petergon East Norwalk Fairfeld Avenue Peterson Mihaly

Italians Celebrate 30th United Italy Anniversary Parade

Italian communities gather in a city parade at 5 pm forming at Washington Park. The procession moves through Barnum Avenue Pembroke Street Jambston Street and other roads to Tagles Hall for speeches by Prof. Ettorr Mainardi. The Roma club hosts the celebration with clubs and societies expected to attend.

United Italy Eagles’ Hall Washington Pari Barnum Avenue Pembroke i Street Jambston Street Stortling Street Congress Street Main Street Commercial Stre Washington Avenue Madison Avenue Tagles’ Hall

Council May Amend Jitney Ordinance

City council may consider amendments to the jitney regulation ordinance at a Board of Aldermen session in City Hall. Residents and workers petition for extending existing routes and adding new ones as jitney operators seek to revise limits to meet traffic needs.

Council Ardinaneo Board of Aldermen Spe

Aerial Torpedo Controlled Remotely from Britain

London reports a wireless controlled torpedo invented by Charles Price and other British engineers. The device carries no crew, can travel 175 to 1,000 miles per hour, and can be steered thousands of miles away for bombing or reconnaissance. It could record raid effects remotely and may be deployed from Great Britain to New York, Australia, or elsewhere.

New York Anya London Sept Charles 5. Price British War Office Mr. Price Price Australia Great Bvitain

Adequate City Trolley Service Planned Amid Shutdowns

Bridgeport braces for resumed trolley service after eight weeks idle, with first car departure from Congress Street at 4 20 AM and Stratford Avenue barn to follow ten minutes later. Census counts show 20 absent workers. seven to fourteen cent fares apply on various routes including Bridgeport Norwalk and Derby lines. Transfers to Norwalk and New Haven lines included.

Bridgeport-Norwalk Atx Jennins Jennings Hall’ Fairm Road Hall’e Farm Road Harris Westport Center Beers Norwalk Beers’ Corner Bridgeport-Derby Gaynor Manulace, Tuning Company Stratford Paradise Green Curtis Landing Pine Rock Murphy's Turnout Rag Point Cemetery Gate Bridgeport Haven Bridgenort West Brea Street Ford Vaurd East Main

Beardsley area jitney route petition gains support

Residents in Beardsley park district and Oak street area petition for a new jitney and bus route from Plaza through Middle street Congress street bridge Williams Huntington Road Beecher Boston avenue with Beardsley terminal. About 300 taxpayers have signed letters. petitions likely to be presented to the city council. Locomobile plant continues to press for the return of buses amid week of petition activity.

Beardeley Park Jiting Beardsley Path Middle Street Congress Street William Street Huntington Road Beecher Street Boston Avenue East Main Street Beardsley Park Penorts Oak Street

Amos Lowden obituary ends long illness and family ties

Amos Lowden aged 72, an upholsterer long employed by D. M. Read Co., died yesterday at Bridgeport hospital after a prolonged illness. He married at his son GA Lowden’s home, 269 Laurel Avenue. He belonged to Arcanum Lodge No. 94 OF. He leaves two sons Vernon of ??? and C A Lowden of the city, and two daughters Mrs. Howard J. Sanborn of Stratford and Mrs. Thomas Sherwood of Brooklyn, NY. The funeral is set for 2:20 PM Wednesday at the mortuary chapel of B.A. Remington, William Street and Bargnura Avenue, with Rev. H. A. Davenport officiating and burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Also noted are the funeral notices for Ernest John Tranter and Olive A. Donovan, with services at 4 PM today and 2:80 PM respectively, at local mortuary chapels, burial in Lakeview Cemetery, and survivors listed.

Amos Lowden D. M. Read Company Bruideeport Hospital Ga, Lowden Laurel Avenue Arcanum Lodge Oo. F Vernon V Baven C. A. Lowden S City Howard J. Sanborn Ernest P. Tranter Union Avenue Lakeview Cemetery Wily Liam H. Jepson Olive A. Donovan Bridgeport Hospital August G. Bakford Avenue William H. Dejan Irene Elster Lottie Hallock Waller William Lawrence Hallock

Blames Country Churches For Rush to Cities

NEW YORK Sept 19 Country churches largely drive young folks from farms to cities says Mrs Marx i Oberndorfer of Chicago chair of music for the general federation of women's clubs She is here leading a movement to curb music and dances She is granddaughter of a New England clergyman Boys and girls want to sing and dance Ministers oppose recreations and hamper church good Common work during the war was hampered by narrow minded preachers.

New York Eiden

Elopers Arrested For Alleged Theft

Salem, Mass. Sept 19. May Adelide Millea daughter of Ariel Mittelson a wealthy tobacco grower of Tariffville Conn and her husband Edward D Millea of Tariffville were arrested here charged with larceny of an automobile. They married yesterday and traveled in the car pursued by Mr Mittelson. Millen an adjustor for an Insurance company of Hartford met Miss Mittelson months ago. They later became engaged but her father objected. They were married in Hartford then drove to Boston and Salem today. Mittelson followed in his limovalue. Friends say they will appear in police court tomorrow.

Salem Mass Adelide Millea Ariel Mittelson Tariffville Conn Edward D. Millea Chiaily Mittelson Millen Hartford Millon Romarraw

Aims to Avoid Italian Revolt Continued From Page One

The premier urged workers to return to factories, preferring mass employment over street demonstrations. He proposed a new law to give workers a stake in factory profits and control, while promising to balance peasant claims and calm Lombardy unrest. Local troubles were anticipated but expected to subside.

Kengland France Lombardy

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