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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1920

Page

2

12th District Regulars and Insurgents to Lock Horns

A tense meeting at 1175 Stratford avenue aims to elect club officers as the 12th District Republican Regulars led by B Deelay face the insurgents allied with Mayor Wilson. John Caldwell is urged for alderman, while district and town leaders dispute control and membership fees amid factional moves and anticipated nominations.

Re-publican Club Sonairman B. Deelay Arthur “E. Connor T ‘Danish Wilson Paprre Wartford Doolan Deonare Tieid Ptsn Distiet Shy Algny Tie Distriet Connor Stratford Avenue John ¥. Caldwell Wderman I7th Caldwell State Senate Lanignt

MacSwiney Being Fed Rumors Stir Ireland News

London reports rebut rumors that hunger striking Cork mayor Terence MacSwiney is secretly fed. Officials deny surreptitious feeding, saying any nourishment is insufficient to prolong his life. sources in nationalist and government quarters warn he is slowly dying.

London Iene MacSwiney Diooll Pnsoning Seleven Cork Yorkshire Post Mays¢ MacSwiney Stoully Peter

Thousands attend Schiff funeral in New York

Thousands from both Jewish and Gentile communities mourned banker and philanthropist Jacob H. Schiff at Temple Emanuel services. Inside, leaders gathered for a simple Orthodox Jewish ritual while outside thousands from the East Side ghetto added tributes to Schiff’s memory. no eulogy was given per his request.

Neaw York Jacob H. Schiff Temple Emanuel Anor

European Girls Doomed to Die Old Maids Report

Leipzig reports from Sept 8 claim 33 million men dead in Europe. Dr Schweisheimer cites figures in Zeitung showing skewed gender ratios with France 2289 women per 1000 men aged 18 to 40, Italy 1223, Germany 1050, Austria-Hungary 1220, signaling a grim demographic imbalance.

Leipzig Europe Agia Dr. Schweisheimer The Zeitung France Enstand Italy Germany Austria-Hungary

Comiskey Declines Yankee Offer for MLB Team

Chicago Sept 28 Charles A Comiskey expressed gratitude but said he cannot accept a offer from Jacob Ruppert and the New York Yankees to place their entire team at his disposal. He cited league rules preventing transfers after August 31 and noted the gesture was wonderful.

Chicago Charles A. Comiskey Jacob Ruppert Huston New York Yankeey League

Tropical Hurricane S Off Florida Coast

A tropical hurricane lurked off the Louisiana and Florida coasts with warnings of danger to ships and coastal interests. A dispatch from Washington ordered emergency radar and shipping advisories as the storm was expected to reach safe force or higher late tonight or tomorrow, with the disturbance centered near 20 N, 90 W and winds increasing.

Washington Treather Brea Loucsiase Florida

Doctor Groark resigns from Emergency Hospital staff

Dr Owen J Groark a physician surgeon at the Emergency hospital rendered his reasons yesterday to Dr W H Labield to take effect on November 3 He had been connected with the local Emergency hospital staff since last January

Justice Wheeler Honored At Interracial Citizenship Event

The Bridgesport ceremony praised Chief Justice Wheeler for lifelong service as speakers urged America and Italy to deepen friendship. Judge Cummings lauded Wheeler’s work, while Campbell, Mito, and others celebrated his leadership and the war’s unifying spirit.

Psovle Bridgeport Wheeler TralAmerica Penis Wilson America Ttaly Hower Cummings aSay Italy Air Cummings Henaltibric Earvtec Aed Mgly Cum Tomuverat Cama Campbell Tistice Wheeler Gre Cenring Traly Mirtueel Paterson Trvilan John Arr Whoester Very Penlie Tasquare Aletier

Weather forecast across regions expects fair cooler conditions

The bulletin notes Wednesday night and Thursday will be fair and cooler across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Varying readings indicate considerably cool air sweeping east of the Mississippi within 48 hours, with shifting winds from the south to west and clearing skies in New York and surrounding areas.

New York Mi Ippi Willias Sandy Hook Sandy Monk Walterig

Funds Raised for Bridgeport Jitney Defense Schwartzs Statement

Public notice outlines a defense fund for Bridgeport jitney buses with totals ranging from 12 000 to 13 000 dollars. John B. Schwartz, fiscal agent, cites large payroll costs and limited cash flow as funds shrink. Audit access exists but meetings delayed due to fear of disclosure to a connected trolley company.

Bidgeport Bus Association John B. Schwartz Jitney Bus Association Htat Auditng Committee Tes Emgition Lucius 8. Storrs Connecticut Company Mryor Wilson Ciey William T. Conder, Jr wMeials Areonnecticut Campany Schwartz

Obituary for Charles J. Flaragai of Jairlighd Milwaukee

Charles J. Flaragai longtime Jairlighd resident Milwaukee Wis dies after months of illness. Funeral services begin Friday at 8:30 am from his home and 4 o clock at Thomas church with requiem mass. Burial follows in Thomas cemetery.

Charles J. Flaragai Jairlighd Milwaukee Wis Bro Finnagan Redfetl Fiell Thomas’ Church Thomas’ Cemetery

Building Permits Reported By Local Board

Building permits granted by the board include additions and new constructions. Notable items list installations at 4T-64 Witam Street for Jon Me bores plus structures on Barnum Avenue Stratford Avenue and 421 eet. The record mentions frame garages verandas and a two story frame store with various owners and addresses.

Bunting Commissioners Jabl High Tillowly Cordath Voom Olive Degamaa Ceamea Sien Witam Street Jon Me Tragia Purzel Ayena Anna Ruby Hori Alfa Ederwood Scroat Skemon Hard Rubber Company Barnum Avenue Stratford Avenue C. Rose Wil Morse France Lizard Onemi Vie

North Side Frame Shop Plan For James Chirk

A proposal to build a Wy frame store on Guy View avenue north side. The project lists James Chirk and Jacob Orida as involved parties with unspecified frame shop plans and accompanying costs.

Chase Guy View Avenue James Chirk Jacob Orida

Court Pequannock Elects Crosks as Chief Ranger

Court Pequannock elected Benjamin Crosks as chief ranger. The ceremony confirmed Crosks in the leadership role for the local paramilitary or fraternal court.

Court Pequonnock Crooks Benjamin Crosks Ghlet

Forestern of America elects officers in semiannual vote

No. 6 Forestern of America held a semiannual election last night naming Wei Sub chief rafiger and George Creat treasurer. Willis Willmot was secretary with Joseph Ba McCam turety Solm Werner as senior sponds ward. George Bennett Junior word William Gabbett eenigr neadie Fred Kieley junior beadie John Meehen first trustee John E. Lyddy.

Forestern of America Ag Wei Rafiger George’ Creat Willis “Willmot Joseph Ba ‘McCam Turety Solm Werner Sponds George Bennett Word

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