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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

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General Electric Bridgeport Plant to Start Production

General Electric plans a phased start at the Bridgeport plant on New Haven road, moving from initial small scale output to full capacity in 18 months to two years. The plant will produce fractional horsepower motors and wiring supplies, with 70 percent of space for motors and 30 percent for wiring supplies, using Remington machinery until cleared.

New Haven Road General Electric Company Remington Electric Company iNot General Electric Mingtons Bridgeport General Electric Motors Fee Indient Tte Motor Division Schenectady Lynn Wittsfield Erie Fort Wayne Bloomfield Rochester Decatur

Spellacy to Chair Democratic State Convention

Hartford Aug 19 United States Attorney General Thomas J Spellacy has been picked as temporary chairman for the Democratic state convention in New Haven on September 15 and 16. State Chairman David Fitzgerald announced the selection today.

Hartford Conn United States Thomas J. Spellacy New Haven David %. Fitzgerald

Jitney Man Sues Trolley Company Over Demolished Bus

The Connecticut jitney operator seeks 225000 in a Superior Court filing alleging a trolley, driven at high speed, hit his bus on April 8 at Middle Street and Fairfield Avenue, demolishing the bus and injuring him. The suit cites violation of City Ordinance Section 394. Senator Johnson plans a speaking tour for Harding, announcing it at Republican HQ.

Connecticut Company Joseph’ Petroak Plantiff Middle Street Fairfield Lavenue Pottosk San Francisco Hiram W.johnson Harding Republican National Committee Johnson

Walsh poised to challenge Bridgeport mayor in primaries

Hopes of anti-Wilson forces backing James Walsh of Greenwich for Governor shift the Bridgeport political scene. Upstate politicians single out Walsh as the outsider who could topple Mayor Wilson, while local remnants of the old machine rally to Walsh amid a split in Bridgeport action. Wilson allies remain confident in the mayor’s chances, with the primary convention looming and Wilson absent on a brief state trip.

Bridgeport James Walsh Greenwich Wilson Reponecan Walsh Ioeal

Federal men raid saloons for samples in city

About a dozen Federal Prohibition Enforcement agents under Chief McCarthy of the New England Division visited town this morning. They raided local saloons, confiscating a large quantity of near beer and testing it against the law. Officials declined to say if arrests were made. testing and results were anticipated this afternoon.

Federal Prohibition Enforcement McCarthy New England Boston

Two busmen held by police today

Two more arrests for violation of state automobile laws were made this morning by the Traffic department of the police. Mike Lukaszewski a jitney driver of 605 Arctic street was booked for overloading his bus. Julian Momfort of 62 Colorado avenue was arrested for driving with the muffler open and making unnecessary noises. Both will be arraigned in City Court tomorrow morning.

Mike Lukaszewski Arctic Street Julian Momfort Colorado Avenue

Seaside Park to crack down on peek-a-boo male swimsuits

Seaside Pavillion bathing censor Officer Harold Sherwood launches a vigorous campaign against men wearing one piece swimwear. He warns violators will face legal action while praising women for complying with the dress code.

Seaside Park Harold Sherwood Sherwood

Younger Bergdoll Gets Four Years

New York reports Erwin S Bergdoll of Philadelphia found guilty of desertion by evading the draft and sentenced to four years hard labor at Fort Leavenworth. The verdict was announced today at Governors Island.

New York Erwin =s BeredoN Philadelphia Fort Leaveneworth Governors Island

Senate Hopeful Sees Women Not After His Scalp

Special to The Times from New London dated Aug 19 reports Senator Frank Bran-degee answering a telephoned question about women voters. He predicts the suffrage vote will split between parties and is glad Tennessee enacted the amendment, leaving the issue resolved.

the Times New London Frank B. Brandegee Times Tennessee

Poles Close In On Reds Near Warsaw Front

Polish troops report a daring counterattack trapping Bolshevik units near Lukow south of Warsaw and near Brest Litovsk while fighting rages around the Warsaw region. Soviet forces reportedly flee in disorder along the Vistula and Bug fronts as Poles press the flank.

Paris Dlukow Warsaw Siedlce Excelsior Brest Litovsk Bug Aug Vistula and

Trolleys Lead In Vote On Transit Choice

In the Times ballot tally the trolleys lead the jitneys with 464 to 221 votes. Post office and main office workers report strong trolley support while jitney backers cite service and courtesy. Edward Strickland of Walnut Beach faced a case for operating a motor vehicle without a license, dismissed by Judge Wilder in City Court.

Times Post Office Edward Strickland Walnut Beach Wilder

Heavy Weather Forces Fleet To Shelter In Local Harbor

Heavy seas bound a fleet in the Sound as barges and tugs seek shelter. The James McWylmam with eight coal barges reached Bridgeport after rough passages from Newport to New York. Monroe with six barges delayed entry, aided by Tus No. 6 into Bridgeport. Centennial docked with 200,000 feet of lumber for Burritt Lumber, unloading amid a strenuous Sound voyage.

Cay Sound James McWyl- Mams Bridgeport New Haven Stratford Newport New York United Inland Waterways Company Monroe Focal Harbor United States Tus No Centennial Joh Burritt Lumter Company Long Island Sound

Women Apply to Vote in Bridgeport City Hall

Two Bridgeport women filed applications to become voters as Tennessee ratified the suffrage amendment. Edith M F O Hara and Florence Clane led the first rush at City Hall registrars. Officials expect many more applications this fall with oath administered by registrars Lounsbury and White.

Registrars of Voters Bridgeport Tennessee Edith M. F. O'Hara Florence Clane East Main Street Arel Registrars William F. Lounsbury Thomas F. White Alex H. Nobleson Republican Town Committee Tennessen Connecticut

Claim for $2500 in damages over poles and wires

Harriet G. Stevens of Orange sues Connecticut Light and Power Co in Superior Court for 2500 damages claiming poles and electric wires were erected on her Newtown property without permission as part of Zilphia Bradley estate. Poles placed May 15 of the current year.

Connecticut Light & Power Co Waterbury Harriet G. Stevens Orange Sait Newtown Zilphia Bradley

Bridgeport Girl Amazes Cracker Shots at Perry

Camp Perry, Aug 19. Miss Marjorie Kinder, 15, of Bridgeport Conn, drew notice at national rifle matches. She tied for second in fifty yards with two men scoring 92 of 199, and placed fourth in the junior event with 97. Daughter of Rob Kinder who runs a John street shooting gallery, she recently won the US women's rifle championship and is a Bridgeport High student.

Camp Perry Marjorie Kinder Bridgeport Conn Rob” Kinder John Street Miss Kinder United States Bridgeport High School

Connecticut May Call Legislature Over Woman Suffrage S Games

Hartford Aug 19 Executive Secretary Buckley says Gov Holcomb and advisers reviewing current election laws to ensure machinery can handle 309000 new women voters. A special session hinges on official ratification by Secretary of State Colby and Tennessee action.

Overnor the Times Hartford Connecticut Holcomb Buckley Colby Tennessee Tha State Aus Mies Katherine Ludington League of Women Voters Connecticut Republican Party Republican Party of

Republicans of State Must Bear the Blame

A lengthy Hartford August 19 dispatch reports two local speeding cases in City Court with fines of 15 dollars and costs. Mike Nenas of Shelton was cited for 34 mph on Connecticut Avenue and lacked a license. Andrew Kauth of 969 Connecticut Avenue was cited for about 40 mph.

Mike Nenas Shelton Connecticut Avenue Wilder William Buckley Nenes Nenas Andrew Kauth Connecticut Laverue

Praise for Women and for Suffrage Ratification by Tennessee Assembly

National state and city leaders express gratification over Tennessee’s ratification of the suffrage amendment. The following list presents opinions of most leaders on this historic action.

Tennessee Assembly

Democrats Faithful Says Fitzgerald on Suffrage

Special to The Times New Haven August 19 Mayor David E Fitzgerald of New Haven declares Connecticut Democracy has backed suffrage for ten years and contrasts Democratic sincerity with Republican political expediency. He urges that women deserve participation in state affairs and lawmaking noting a long standing Democratic plank supporting suffrage.

The Times New Haven Aus David E. Fitzgerald Connecticut

Women Credit Due to Women Not Men

Lynn W. Wilson argues women deserve credit for suffrage and that the movement was led by women. He criticizes Connecticut and praises Tennessee for ratifying the Susan B Anthony amendment, noting men offered limited aid and urging pride in timely support from women. Continued on Page Six.

Connecticut Tennessee

Weather Outlook for Australia and Connecticut

Partly cloudy to tonight and Friday with new accu clouds. For Connecticut expect partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures and fresh northeast winds. High pressure moved from Ontario toward the St Lawrence valley, keeping above normal pressures east of the Mississippi. Showers were reported from Virginia to Vermont and along the gulf coast and upper Mississippi valley as temperatures rise slowly west and central regions, with slower warming in New England.

Connecticut Ontario St. Lawrence Valley Mississippi River Atlantic Virginia Vermont Gulf Coast Mississippi Valley Ieake New England

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