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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

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Bridgeport awaits trolley revival amid jitney debate

City officials plan to urge the trolley company to resume service by Labor Day while regulating jitneys. The mayor's committee recommends an ordinance shaping routes and fares. Jitney operators press against elimination as the Connecticut Company weighs its position amid a pending report.

Bridgeport Pway Storrs Connecticut Company Percy T. Litchfield Wilson Yester Connectient Company Traffic Commission The Wilson Connectcut Company Hrolleya Harry Frank Park City Bus Association Jat Bridge‘port

Moonshine Force Shake Up Prompts Agent Reassignments

A shake up in Connecticut prohibition enforcement moves 12 of 14 agents, sending Thomas McAuliffe to Boston and bringing Frank Lanazan from Heston to New Haven. Local agent Frank Cantillon transfers to Boston, Harry Welch to report there soon, and Brown remains in Greenwich with Boston men.

New Haven Thomas McAuliffe the Times Connecticut William McCarthy New England McAuliffe Boston Frank Lanazan Heston Frank Cantillon Harry Welch Greenwich United States Hugh J. Lavery Brown New London Old Force

Crowding Crackdown Seizes 31 Jitney Drivers

Under Captain James Walker traffic bureau officers launched a campaign to enforce the state auto law against overcrowded jitneys. Twenty one drivers received summons to City Court, with all booked at the First precinct. Cases to be heard tomorrow as patrols cover factories, intersections, and suburbs.

James Walker Traffic Bureau

Special Service at St Augustine's Church

St Augustine's church will hold a special celebration on Sunday in honor of St Augustine. A solemn high mass will be celebrated at 11 13 o'clock by Rev Father James B Nihill pastor of the church. Rev John Cotter a Jesuit Missionary priest will preach the sermon.

St Augustine’s Church St. Augustine James B. Nihill John Cotter

Hall Holds 200 And 1000 Are Expected

At Stratford tonight the zero hour marks the Republican caucus to name delegates. The hall seats 200 and preparations for the event are in full swing as a thousand seek entry. Police and militia may be needed at the doors between six and eight o clock amid crowded anticipation. The Democratic registrar faces questions about voter lists from years past. Stratford expects a lively caucus with a strong turnout.

Stratford

Proletariat Question Settled in Poland War Talks

The Soviet government to Balfour note withdraws demand for a 200000 man Polish workmen’s militia, seeking peace talks with Britain without external intervention. In Poland, Soviet troops mass along the Beresina while Polish forces press Bolsheviks from Kolno to Lomza, encircling the Fifteenth Army as they suffer repeated repulses with heavy losses.

London Arthur Balfour Poland Lloyd George Great Britain Warsaw Beresina Buz River Grodno Kolno Modlin Miawa

TROLLEYS TO ASK More Fare Revenue in Connecticut

In New Haven on August 26 1920 Connecticut Company trustee Leonard M Parrett indicated the trolley system may seek higher than seven cent fares as 7 cents fails to cover operating costs. The Public Utilities Commission set October 1 for final hearings. potential wind up of company if revenue shortfalls persist. Small towns oppose six cent two mile rates while West Haven Branford tweaks offer seven cent distance. Suffrage signing in Washington disappointed activists with Colby issuing the ratified amendment and prompting Governor Roberts to weigh a special session.

New Haven Connecticut Company Public Utilities Commission Leonard M. Pagsett Mr.Parrett Bridgeport West Haven Branford

Corks mayor brighter today amid hunger strike illness

London reports Lord Mayor Terrence Mac Sweney of Cork improving slightly after two collapses in Brixton prison hunger strike. He remained too weak to speak clearly as Father Dominic, his chaplain, visited and noted the possible impact on his sight. Cambridge note: Harvard baseball player Bainbridge Frothingham, struck by a pitch in New Haven, has lost use of an eye.

London Terrence MacSweney Cork Brixton Prison Father Dominic King Geor Redmond Howard John Redmond Dominic Cambridge Mass Bainbridge Frothingham Harvard Stauck Yale New Haven

Holcomb Considering Special Session On Woman Vote

Hartford Aug 26 Governor Holcomb may call a special session to provide time for registering women voters after official notice that the Nineteenth Amendment has been accepted Executive Secretary Major John Buckley said Holcomb will consider the move once Colby notifies him suffrage is ratified Connecticut suffragists say a session would likely be to ratify the amendment and extend enrollment time to secure a fall vote Miss Katherine Ludington leads the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association noting the governor promised a call if ratification is complete and a formal request could follow if he delays.

Washington State Colby Colby Roberts Tennessee State Department Alice Paul National Woman's Party Woman's Party United States Times Hartford Holcomb John Buckley Friends of Woman Suffrage Woman's Suffrage Association Hartiora Conn Katherine Ludington Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association Cols General Assembly

City Sheriff Caught by Cop in Parking Violation Tags

Eleven drivers tagged for overstaying in restricted parking zones were summoned to appear at City Court tomorrow. Names include Peter J. DeRose Gustave Gabriel Leslie Jennings Edward Windt Louis Benedict and Mrs E E Blackman. City Sheriff John J Maloney also tagged in latest enforcement action.

Peter J. DeRose Beechwood Avenue Lt. Adams Linwood Avenue Gustave Gabriel Laurel Avenue Leslie Jennings Jackson Avenue Edward Windt Seaview Avenue Louis Benedict Worth Street E. E. Blackman Fairfield Avenue John J. Maloney

Opposition to Mayor Wilson at City Republican Caucus

Republicans in town discussed possible opposition to Mayor Wilson at the Republican city convention tomorrow night. Some delegates warned that if Wilson attended the delegates caucus at 260 State Street he would be thrown out, though this was viewed as unlikely and impractical.

Wilson State Street

Weather outlook for Sew Haven and New England

Fair tonight and Friday with partial cloudiness in Sew Haven Aus. Connecticut expects fair conditions and moderate temperatures along with northeast to north winds. A broad trough of low pressure stretches from Utah to north Dakota driving unsettled showers in the Rocky Mountain district and. showers from western Texas to Illinois and along Gulf and south Atlantic coasts. Pleasant weather continues along the northern border from Minnesota to Maine as high pressure sits east of the Mississippi. temperatures rise slowly between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River.

Sew Haven Aus Connecticut Utah North Dakota Rocky Mountain District Texas Illinois Gul F Mississippi River Rocky Mountains

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