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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1920

Page

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Rooseveltal Hyde Park notification day draws 19000 crowd

Hyde Park New York awakens as Franklin D Roosevelt begins his notification ceremonies. An estimated 19 000 people gather at Springwood to witness the formal acceptance speech. Roosevelt arrives from Dayton and will speak from the front veranda. Formal program includes national anthem invocation and readings by church officials before George White and Homer S Cummings. The event ends with America and benediction. Roosevelt departs Tuesday for Chicago to begin a three week campaign tour.

Hyde Park Hyde Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Dayton Springwood Entate Frank Roosevelt Navy Masona, Odd Fellows the Grange Homer Cummings Edward P. Newton St James Episcopal Church Henry Morgenthau, Jr George White Tern Cummings Jr. Roosevelt Cumbmiss David ©. Morley Regina Cook Catholic Church America Chicago Homer S. Cummings San Francisso You

Bridgeporters Attend Roosevelt Nomination Ceremony

A Bridgeport delegation and Connecticut allies journey to Hyde Park for Franklin D Roosevelt’s nomination as vice president on the Democratic ticket. Delegates Kirk Murph y McGovern Wilson Brennan Greene Troup Kennedy Stremlau and others travel by auto. Local leaders expect visits by Cox and Roosevelt and plan a major Bridgeport rally once dates are fixed. Paris peace treaty with Bulgaria becomes effective via exchange of ratifications by all Pact powers.

Bridgeport Connecticut Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park New York William P. Kirk T. J. Murphy San Francisco James I. McGovern Lynn Wilson Francis J. Brennan Charles F. Greene Jand Philip Troup NewHaven James J. Kennedy Jacob Stremlau Stremlau Kirk John A. Cornell Democratic Town Committee Cox Roosevelt Paris Bulgaria

Hays Urges Connecticut to Call Special Session

Hartford August 9 Governor Holcomb had not received a letter from Will H Hays chairman of the National Republican committee urging a special session of the Connecticut general assembly to act on the suffrage amendment Hays notes the national convention action and says Republicans strive for ratification He argues the issue is nonparty and a session is a small price for a clearer political atmosphere He contends emergency exists for prompt action to relieve public opinion and advance the suffrage cause.

Hartford Holcomb Southingin Will H. Hays National Republican Committee Connecticut General Assembly Hays Republican Party Connecticut Theovernor United States Congress Legislative Assembly

Archbishop Mannix Removed From Baltic at Queenstown

Arch bishop Mannix landed at Penzance from a destroyer at 4 15 this afternoon and was believed to be removed from the steamer Baltic at Queenstown. Dispatches say the Baltic stopped off Queenstown with destroyer escort and the prelate was taken ashore by the Wivern.

Mannix Steamer Baltic Penzance Eng London Queenstown Auz Wivern Baltic

Bolsheviks Cut Through Polish Lines In Major Push

The Bolsheviks resume advances against Poland as Warsaw teeters under pressure. British and French leaders discuss aid plans, while English workers threaten a general strike. Warsaw government reportedly flees as Bolshevik cavalry seize Praasnysz and push toward the Prussian frontier.

Warsaw Poland Russia England Industri Il London Praasnysz Miaya Ciechanow Orsye River Warsaw-Danzis Brest Litovsk Sokolow Siedice Rozan Ostrolenka Rus River Drohivzyn Wlodzimier- Zwolyn

Sokolowsky Slain Over Spy Allegations and Pacifist Ties

New Haven reports police state labor leader Frank Sokolowsky was murdered for his pacifist stance in labor disputes. They tie the attack to his wife alleged to have connections with anarchist and radical groups and to have used poison.

New Haven Frank ‘Sokolowsky Waterbury Bridgeport Ievice Sokolowsky

Trolleys In Big Jump Are Near Jitneys

Bridgeport Times reports a Sunday voting contest between trolleys and jitneys. Saturday results favored the jitneys 3 to 7. by morning the tally stood 47 to 41 for jitneys with trolley adherents at 4 and jitney votes at 12 in interim.

Bridgeport Times State Street Railroad Station

Flat seven cent fare boosts New Haven trolley use

The Connecticut company reports the biggest day in months on the first day of the seven cent flat fare. Open cars were crowded on all lines and beaches around New Haven. Jitneys also did a big business, though critics complained about six cent two mile segments and rapid fare changes between zones.

Connecticut Company New Haven Couc

Police Probe McGraw Fight Deepens Injuries To Actor Slavin

Police today continued investigation into a fight near New Fork in which John Slavin veteran musical comedy actor was found unconscious with a fractured skull. He was near the residence of John J. McGraw manager of the New York National League team. Slavin grimly clung to life as dawn broke.

New Fork John Slavin John J. McGraw New York Nation League Slavin McGraw

Myrtle Beach men fined in Milford liquor case

Milford Aug 9 John J O'Brien proprietor of the Island View Hotel Myrtle Beach and John Fellows bartender were fined 75 each in Milford court this morning for selling liquor without a license. They were arrested last night on the same charge after authorities cited a prior week arrest and bond forfeiture of 200 each.

Milford John J. O'Brien Island View Myrtle Beach John Fellows Milford Court

Refund to Those Who Move Away

The New Haven Gas Light Company will refund prepaid rent for meters to customers who move away. It also plans to adjust the fifty cent monthly charge to be applicable for one month instead of monthly thereafter.

New Haven Sus Copany

Bridgeport to Host Democratic State Convention Plan

Bridgeport gears to host the Democratic State convention in September unless a major Bridgeport Democratic delegation halts the move. The group includes State Committeemen John A. Cornell Hush J Lavery and William P. Carr and will be joined by the Women's Auxiliary Committee for the first time in state history. The venue may be Casino or Eagles hall with dates September 9 and 10. bridgeport previously held a Democratic convention in 1898.

Bridgeport State Central Committee Colonado Savin Rock John A. Cornell Hush J. Lavery William P. Carr Casino Eagles Hall

Father May See Child Court Says Father May See Child

Judge John E. Keeler rules father Louis N. Forte may visit his 18 month old daughter Frances Forte Saturdays from 2 to 6 pm. Case arises from habeas corpus petition against wife Bessie Forte amid divorce proceedings set for September term. Custody dispute also cited as intolerable cruelty allegation.

Frances Forte John E. Keeler Louis N. Forte Bessie Forte

Schools to Open September 8 as Board Announces

The Board of Education announced all schools will open on September 8 with teachers reporting September 7, the day after Labor Day. The Board of Recreation camp at Steey Plechase Island did not close Saturday night and will stay open until September 5. This week is designated as boys week.

Board of Education Board of Recreation Steey Plechase Island

Trolley Company Holds Line On Bridgeport Charter

The Bridgeport trolley firm risks its charter by delaying reintroduction of service. President Storrs aims to oust jitneys before restoring cars, while the public expects action within 90 days. Some urge pressuring Gov Holcomb for a special legislative session to address jitney competition and seek state aid and suffrage ratification.

Bridgeport Storrs

Lashar Backed For Governor By Fairfield County Republicans

The New Haven Union quotes strong, organized support in Fairfield county for Walter B. Lashar of Bridgeport to head the Democratic ticket. Lashar heads American Chain Co and is linked to Bridgeport industries. The paper notes Republican discord as a key factor and cites Homer S. Cummings as potential U S Senate candidate, shaping the gubernatorial selection from Fairfield county.

New Haven Union Walter B. Lashar Bridgeport American Chain Co Fairfield County Lashar Homer S. Cummings United States

Bishop Seeks World War Records From Connecticut Parishes

Bishop Nilan requests pastors across Connecticut to send to the chancellor’s office a record of parish members killed wounded or incapacitated in World War I. The list will include women who served as nurses, gathered from parents and relatives via a circular read at church services.

Nilan Connecticut

Jitney Bus Passages Recorded At Park and Fairfield

A Times man counted jitneys at the Park and Fairfield junction on Saturday from 11 55 a m to 1 10 p m totaling 127 trips about one every 35 seconds. Sixty four headed to Ash Creek and sixty three into the city. Crowding was rare with only about seven percent noted as crowded, mostly just after noon.

Park and Fairfield Avenue Ash Creek

Police Department Shifts Announced by Superintendent Planagan

Patrick Planagan announces changes in the Police Department. Daniel McPadden becomes clerk of the Bureau of Missing Persons. Patrolman John Moran moves to Captain Smith’s office as his assistant. Sergeant John Lyddy transfers to the superintendent’s office as stenographer to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. Schread’s resignation.

Police Patrick Planagan Daniel McPadden Brooks Street Board of Police Commissioners Bureau of Missing Persons John Moran Captain Smith John Lyddy

Eight Drunk Cases In City Court Today

Bridgeport City court trial dockets show eight defendants, with bonds forfeited for absence, suspensions of execution for drunkenness and trespass, fines levied, and one vagrant case continued. George Gilbert fined 35 dollars. William McCabe under influence, bond 50, placed at Hillside home pending Sept 14 trial. John Bate Sr. placed on one week probation after a Saturday argument.

Bridgeport Bartlett Steve Clarett Boston Avenue Sam Barber City Dan Sullivan East Main Street Carl Anderson State Street George Gilbert Lindley Street William McCabe McCabe Hillside Home John Bate, Sr Lexington Avenue John, Jr

Weather forecast for New Haven and Connecticut easing showers

Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with local showers and cooler temperatures. In Connecticut expect partly cloudy to night Tuesday with scattered showers and not quite as warm. Winds from the south and southwest moderate. High pressure over Atlantic states brings fair warm weather while a low pressure area extends from the upper lake region southwestward to Texas. Rain this morning in portions of the lower lake region and Ohio, with rain in the lake region, Ohio and Middle Mississippi valleys, the east gulf and south Atlantic over the past 24 hours.

New Haven Aus Connecticut Atlantic States Upper Lake Region Texas Lower Lake Region Ohio Lake Middle Mississippi East Gulf and South Atlantic

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