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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1920

Page

4

Flashes Four Big Liners Bring 8000 Passengers to New York

A page of brief notices reports large ship arrivals in New York with 8000 passengers. Crewmember Richard F Mulhall of the Frederick ferries American Olympic athletes abroad. Other items note legal cases, divorces, arrests, a hospital entertainment plan, a pneumonia death, burglary losses, and government actions on taxes, tariffs, and treaties.

New York Richard F. Mulhall Atlantic Avenue Frederick

Hartford Storms Prompt Federal Inquiry and Regional Meetings

Three freak storms drenched Hartford yesterday as President Wilson wired Governor Holcomb about a study of New England coal needs. The state American Legion convention is set for Bridgeport at the Stratfield on August 2 and 21. The fiftieth annual rifle clubs gathering for Southern New England will meet in New Britain on July 25 to 27.

Wilson Gov. Holcomb New England American Legion Bridgeport Stratfield Rifle Clubs New Britain

Bolivian government toppled as Bautista Layerda takes power

Despatches from La Paz report Bolivia overthrown with President Jose Gutierrez Guerra and cabinet prisoners. Army support backs Bautista Layerda who sues as leader and names Jose Carrasco, ex-minister to Brazil, as chancellor in the new regime.

Lama Peru Bolivia la Paz Jose Gutierrez Guerra Bautista Layerda Jose Carrasco Brazil

Croker to Leave for Ireland

West Palm Beach July 13 Richard Croker former chief of Tam many Hall announced he and Mia Croker would sail for Ireland Saturday after being adjudged mentally competent to handle his affairs. Their trip was delayed by a temporary injunction tied to Howard Croker whose suit was dismissed yesterday.

West Palm Beach Fla Richard Croker Tammany Hall Mia Croker Ireland Howard Croker

Italians and Slavs Near War After Spalato Clash

Rome reports a Jugoslav nationalist demonstration in Spalato left several Italians wounded and a mechanic killed. A naval lieutenant and three sailors were injured during the fighting. Admiral Resto of the Italian navy arrived to demand reparation as three Italian destroyers also arrived.

Rome Spaleto Zara Giornale D'ltata Resto Spalato

Chauffeur's Death Is Double Tragedy

New London Connecticut July 13 Bernard B Geissler a chauffeur shot and killed Mrs Arthur E De Cordova of New York city while driving with her yesterday and then shot himself He died today at a hospital The tragedy occurred on a lonely road in North Stonington The bodies were found beside the road Mrs DeCordova had been staying at a hotel at Eastern Point Groton with her son and daughter.

New London

American Officer Reported Killed in Dalmatia Clash

Trieste July 13 an American officer is reported killed in street fighting during a Jugo Slav nationalist demonstration at Spalato Dalmatia. The piece notes flags and public homage and comments on lingering sports and fashion columns.

Trieste Spalato Dalmatia

Wanderer Had Many Girl Friends In Chicago

July 13 police said ex Lieut Carl Wanderer kept many female friendships while married. The motive for killing his wife and the unidentified man hired for a staged robbery was tied to these affairs. Grace Horn was among the women identified.

Chicago Carl Wanderer Grace Horn

Wanderer’s Letters Hint at Anonymous Endearments

Police found Wanderer’s letters including one signed Anonymous with puzzling nature and expressions of affection. Sisters recount who he knew before marriage, suggesting an intimate backstory explored in ongoing inquiry.

Wanderer

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