Russians claim gains as Polish forces advance south
The Moscow communique reports Soviet troops abandoning Lukow and Radin near Warsaw while fighting continues near Clechanow and Plonsk. Poland presses a push toward Brest Litovsk as Polish delegates travel to Minsk for peace talks amid transport concerns and allied coordination in Warsaw and Paris.
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Minsk
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Roseia
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Associated Press
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Brest
Bitovek
Warcew
Jitneys Fall Off In Vote In Transit Showdown
The noon tally in Bridgeport shows 481 votes for jitneys to 223 for trolleys. Readers weigh in with remarks praising jitneys and criticizing trolley crews, while one caller questions immigration remarks. Continued on page seven.
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Bridgeport
101 Year Old Woman Registers to Vote in November
Boston report notes Miss Annie Stone aged 101 has registered to vote in November. While an inmate at the home for aged men and women she shows lively interest in the national campaign. She remains in good health and was formerly an active writer up to three years ago.
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Boston
Annie Stone
Mannix Warned by the Vatican Exhortation Urges Moderation
London Aug 20 The consistory in Rome sent Archbishop Mannix of Australia a strong exhortation urging moderation in his treatment of British political questions, according to a British official message from Rome to Mary.
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Rome
Mannix
Australia
Mary
Three Seek Damages Filed in Greenwich Court
In common pleas court this morning three cases were filed returnable to the September term. Conrad Kircher of Greenwich sues John J. Guilder for 560 dollars alleging a loan on May 10. William Peck of Greenwich sues Donald Burns for 900 dollars over injuries from an auto collision. Frederick Menick of Port Chester sues F. L. Kimbly of Greenwich for 600 dollars over injuries in an automobile collision.
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Common Pleas Court
Conrad Kircher
Greenwich
John J. Guilder
William Peck
Donald Burns
Frederick Menick
Port Chester
N. Y
Kimbly
Banks Residence in Southport Sold to New Yorker
A notable real estate deal concluded last week in Southport as the Banks residence owned by Sim on Banks changed hands to L Richards. Richards is identified as the manager of the Hotel Majestic in New York.
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Southport
Simon Banks
L. Richards
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Hotel Majestic
New York
Second District Republicans Mobilize Against Mayor In Primary
A heated Second District Republican primary pits opponents of Mayor Wilson against his supporters. A circular signed by Crowther, O'Brien and Imlah calls for voters to back change to curb city excesses and criticizes city hall spending, school funding, and bond handling. Police advised to be on standby for possible unrest.
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Charles R. Crowther
David J. O'Brien
William C. Imlahjef
Bridgeport
Steeplechase Island
Broad Street
City Hall
Burns
No Complaints On New Twenty Minute Parking Rule
The twenty minute parking ordinance adopted by the Common Council shows no complaints so far. Merchants in the restricted district report increased sales since the rule took effect. Police will strictly enforce the limit with fines up to 50 dollars per offense.
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Common Council
Early Morning Temperatures Hint At Coal Shortage Fears
Morning readings ranged from 46 degrees in higher areas to around 59 in others, marking a drop of about twenty five degrees from two weeks prior. The cool air reminded residents of empty coal bins and the potential coal shortage this winter as ponds show a light ice coating.
Business Slowing Down Reflects Consumer Hesitation
Edmund S. Wolfe of First Bridgeport National Bank explains that slow purchasing by consumers chains upward through retailers jobbers and manufacturers. With orders down prices fall and production may pause until demand rebounds. He notes the economy is already far into this cycle and will adjust once buying resumes.
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Edmund S. Wolfe
First Bridgeport National Bank
Times
Carl Mays Suffering Nervous Breakdown In New York
Carl Mays the pitcher who threw the ball that killed Ray Chapman is ill with a nervous breakdown at his home in New York. An official of the Yankees appeared in traffic court pleading guilty for Mays to a speeding charge and paying a 25 dollar fine. He has not pitched since resuming the New York series nor appeared at the Polo Grounds.
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New York
Aus
Carl Mays
Ray Chapman
Yankees
Mays
Maya
Polo Grounds
Milk Supply Fear as Trolley Lines Shut Down
Plainfield Connecticut reports that if the Providence and Danielson trolley line halts next month, 3,500 quarts of milk daily moving from towns between Danielson and Providence will be cut off. A Westerly Norwich line shutdown could cut 3,700 quarts daily. Producers propose direct motor truck marketing with a Providence central depot to cut milky railroad reliance and lower consumer prices.
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Providence and
Danielson
Providence
Westerly
Norwich
Amlees
Boston
Voters Overwhelmed by Connecticut Suffrage Enrollments
Bridgeport registrars warn that the October 8 to 11 window will not permit enrolling tens of thousands of women and hundreds of men to vote in November. Governors and registrars weigh if special steps are needed as early as the opening session to fix law and speed enrollment.
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Holcomb
Board of Registrars
Hartford
Conn
New Hartford
Connecticut
Tennessee
Court notes odd scene as man fails to appear
Hyman Schneider of 186 Wheeler avenue did not show in City Court for a drunken charge and forfeited bonds of 13 dollars. The court heard a whiskey aria from a rear cell as officers searched for him. John Gibbons of 235 James street suffered a scalp laceration at Locomobile yesterday when struck by metal at work.
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Hyman Schneider
Wheeler Avenue
Schneider
Tom Gerrity
John Gibbons
James Street
Veterans Meet Opens For State Legion Bonus Demand
About two hundred delegates including five women from 70 of the 92 posts gather as Department Commander Philo C. Calhoun opens the convention in Bridgeport. A parade, luncheon, and a performance by Poli’s theatre promise activities, with notable attendees and trips offered by the Connecticut Aerial Navigation company.
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Bridgeport
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George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court of Connecticut
William Howard Taft
Marcus H. Holcomb
Francis A. Kelley
R. G. Jones
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
H F. Cassidy
John Pickett
C. E. Lockhart
James J. Rooney
Justus Fennel
B. Earl
Tennessee Votes Again on Suffrage in Tennessee House
Nashville reports that anti suffragists plan to seek reconsideration of the vote ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. Speaker Walker shifted his vote to allow a reconsideration and may move to rescind action. Supporters predict a larger yes margin than Wednesdays 50 to 46 while opponents claim 47 House members signed a pledge. A mass meeting drew about four thousand as hearings on alleged improper influencing proceed. Two affidavits claim a suffrage advocate attempted to bribe Representative Harry T Burn.
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Tenn
Tennessee House
Walker
House
Davidson County
J. D. B. Debow
Atlavits
Harry T. Burn
Americans Win in the Sprints at Olympic Trials
Report from Antwerp shows American sprinters dominate with 200 metre dash leading to final. Allen Woodring and Charles Paddock among finalists. D Ured of South Africa wins 490 metres heat. times range around 22 seconds and 49.35 seconds. several contenders from England Sweden New Zealand and Italy noted.
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Allen Woodring
Meadowbroek
Philadelphia
A. Hahn
United States
St. Louis
Charles W. Paddock
Los Angeles
A. C
H. F. Baward
England
Lorin Murchison
New York
G Davidson
New Zealand
Oosterlaapo
Meadowbrook Club
Oosterlaap
South Africa
George S. Schiller
Frank J. Shea
U. S. Navy
G. M. Butler
Dafel
J. B. Meredeth
B. G. D. Ruéd
Engdahl
Sweden
United States Navy
Bridgeport Faces Beer Famine After Federal Saloons Raids
Federal raids on three Bridgeport breweries found violations of the Volstead Act as beer samples showed 0.5 to 5 percent alcohol. Breweries were shut pending audits and penalties possibly exceeding one million dollars. no arrests reported. Fifty workers at Home Breweries affected as orders to halt production were issued.
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Bridgeport
Federer
Home Breweries Company
Hallam Street
Gtt
Connecticut Breweries
North
Washington
Overloaded bus fined eight dollars in City Court
Mike Tukaszinski a fitness driver of 605 Arctic street was arraigned on a charge of overloading his bus and fined eight dollars for eight overlimit passengers. Also in court Julian Momfort 62 Colorado avenue had muffler open offense nolled on paying two dollars. Anthony Licata 1176 Main street fined fifteen dollars for operating a fitness without license after judge refused license per Captain Walker of the traffic division.
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Arctic Street
East Main Street
Wilder
Wilfer
Julian Momfort
Colorado Avenue
Anthony Licata
Mainstreet
Seaview Avenue
Walker
Licata
Unsettled Weather For New Haven And Connecticut
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with Saturday showers across New Haven and nearby areas. Connecticut expects cloudy skies tonight with showers Saturday and no temperature change, as a low pressure trough moves northeast from New Mexico toward upper Michigan and a high pressure area passes seaward.
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Connecticut
Roky Mountains
New England
New Mexico
Upper Michigan
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