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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

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Resolute Leads Early In Triangular Race On Windswept Day

The Resolute led Shamrock by a widening margin in the fourth race of the international series as wind conditions shifted. At 1:50 Shamrock closed slightly, but Resolute remained ahead heading toward Seabright with high tide aiding their advance.

Resolute Ehi Fter Burton Rock Jersey Knota Shamrock Logry Highlands Seabright Randy Hook N. J Staten Island New York Yacht Club Thomas Lipton Pano

US exports hit record eight billion in fiscal year

U S exports for the year ending June 30 reached 8.111 billion, while imports rose to 5.2287 billion. The U S trade surplus stood at 2.872 billion, down from 4.0 billion last year, with June showing a weak export month and sharp import growth.

Washington United States Department of Commerce

Unidentified man dies after fall near Norwalk tracks

Coroner investigates death of a dark haired man about 32 found on westbound tracks near South Norwalk. A section hand suspected. clothing and a sewn name tag offer clues. A pork sandwich was found near the scene as authorities pursue identity and cause of death.

John J. Phelan South Norwalk Clinton Delaney Delaney L. J. Langue Norwalk Us Asistant Simmonds Wren

Tries Death by Own Action on Eve of Hanging

In Wilmington Delaware River area July 28 Isaiah Fountain colored attempted to hang himself in his cell with bed clothing and died by his own action. Fountain had been convicted of assaulting Bertha Simpson a 14 year old white girl and escaped twice. Several lynching attempts were thwarted and the state paid a 6000 dollar reward for his capture.

Wilmington Ares Isaiah Fountain Easton Bertha Simpson Fountain

Poland Seeks Armistice as Bolsheviks Advance Toward Warsaw

Poland direct to Moscow for armistice terms as Bolsheviks seize Grodno Bielostok and parts of Eastern Galicia. Rumors say Grabski ministry resigns and evacuation of Warsaw may begin. British alarm over potential involvement in a new European war grows amid Polish crisis. A separate note reports burglary at C Crone’s Crescent Avenue store with stolen cigars candies and cigarettes.

London Sejny Grodno Bielostok Warsaw Galicia Grabski Dubno Volhynia Moscow Poland Lloyd_ George House of Commons Imores Pingland Pond C. Crone Crescent Avenue Detective Bureau

Body of Woman Found Jammed in Trunk in New York

Nude female body, about 25 to 30 years old and 136 pounds with blue eyes, was found today in a trunk among unclaimed baggage at the American Railway Express warehouse on East 14th Street. The trunk had shipped from Detroit June 17 addressed to James Douglas New York City. No signs of violence noted.

New York American Railway Express Company East 14Th Street Detroit Ihg A. A. Tieturn Harper Street James Douglas New York City

Stanley Denies He Told Suckley to Get Cronan

President John Stanley of the Board of Police Commissioners denied this morning that he instructed former Assistant Superintendent Charles H. Suckley to get Edward Cronan of the detective bureau as some officers implied. He noted he was not present at the July 15 meeting, relied on reports from press and officers, and called for a press retraction if the quotes were incorrect.

John ©. Stanley Board of Police Commissioners Pole Charles H. Suckley Edward ©. Cronan Detective Bureau Primrose Murphy Anderson Suckley Ers Police Department The Elks' Club Stanley Orth

Hearse Haul Whiskey Hoax Reported in Seymour

Federal agents and Seymour officials deny a New York panel story about a hearse carrying whiskey, a driver dressed as a clergyman with a prayer book, and an arrest. The tale is dismissed as a goof.

New York Seymour

Bridgeport Named to Connecticut Rifle Team for Camp Perry

An order from Adjutant General George M. Cole lists Connecticut’s national rifle team bound for Camp Perry Ohio. Members include Team Captain George Schenik of Greenwich, W W Narramore of Bridgeport as Captain, W D Cornell of New Haven as Quartermaster, H G Ward of New Haven as Range Officer, and riflemen J W Hes ton E B Hall Jr A J Dosansky H M Thomas W B Curtin H J Gussman A Schulers H M Webster Paul Littledale G Z Smith and others across Bridgeport New Haven and Stratfoets.

Hartford Conn George M. Cole Connecticut Camp Perry Ohio George Schenik Greenwich Coneh W. Narramore Bridgeport W. D. Cornell New Haven H. G. Ward John W. Hesston E. 8

City Won’t Act Again on Jitneys Tonight

Mayor Wilson says no council meeting until the regular session next Monday. City officials have heard nothing from Storrs about removing jitney cars. Jitney men prepare to handle business in the meantime.

Wilson Storrs Board of Aldermen Connecticut Company L. 8. Storts Judge Banks Stoeckel Harry Frank Park City Bus Association Bridgeport

Jinx on HS heels in auto crash at city corner

An auto driven by William Willis struck Nellie Helmeck at Noble and Crescent. Helmeck, 56, sustained scalp contusion and facial abrasions but refused hospital care. The accident marks the third recent incident linked to Kalaman Goldberger who faces earlier charges and a fire at a Gilbert street rooming house.

William Willis Kalaman Goldberger Water Street Noble and Crescent Avenues Nellie Helmeck Main Street Owen J. Groark Groark Goldberger Gilbert Street Patrick McCarthy Hawley Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Maxwell Ruth Graham Williston Street Hillside John Smith Fred Davis Harrison Street

Seven Cent Rate Debate Hedges on Bridgeport Trolley Stand

City discussion centers on a proposed seven cent flat fare by a Connecticut company and the threat to halt trolley service next Monday. Residents doubt increased patronage versus five cent jitneys and note extended zones could raise Milford fares from 10 to 33 cents under new plans.

Connecticut Company Bridgeport Connecticut

Gas Company to Add Fifty Cent Meter Charge

New Haven Gas Company announces a fifty cent monthly meter charge to raise revenue for higher labor and material costs. The proposal will be reviewed by the Public Utilities Commission at a future hearing.

New Haven Conn New Haven Gas Company Public Utilities Commission

Moonshine Used in Sharon Hospital Allegedly for Relief

Moonshine whiskey seized in Mercer county raids is reportedly used at Sharon hospital to relieve appendicitis and aid other patients. Authorities say the moonshine is preferred as it dilutes bonded alcohol due to higher costs.

Sharon Mercer County

Railroad meeting to discuss wage scale in Kyoto Hall

Local railroad employees plan a Sunday gathering in Kyoto Hall to hear delegates from the WASE board in Chicago report and to discuss the new wage scale amid possible developments.

Kyoto Hall Wase Chicago

Bryan Declines Prohibition Nomination to Stay Democratic

Lincoln July 23 W J Bryan telegram to prohibitionists refuses the nomination and says his reforms would split focus from prohibition. He states he will not sever ties with the Democratic party, which has honored him, and that he has not decided his vote but will remain a Democrat to serve his country.

Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Democratic Party

Coal at Fifteen Dollars a Ton Reasonable Is Ruling

William F. Whitmore the federal fair price commissioner for Connecticut has ruled that a 15 dollar per ton charge for anthracite coal in domestic sizes delivered to consumers is not unreasonable under the Lever Act. He based this on informal hearings with major coal dealers and cost figures, noting some figures were approximate due to fiscal year timing.

William F. Whitmore Connecticut Whitmore United States Aes Edward I. Smith

Manufacturers Hit the Road for Annual Outing to Momauguin

About 300 members of the Manufacturers association left at noon in cars bound for Momauguin for the annual outing to be held this afternoon and evening. The program features a singing lead by Attorney George S. Hawley, hydroplane flights, athletic events, and other activities. A shore dinner will be served this evening.

Manufacturers’ Association Momauguin George S. Hawley

Coal Priority Formal Request By Industry Leaders

Washington July 23 coal operators dealers and railroad executives formally asked the federal government to issue emergency orders directing coal priority. The plan would require ten railroads tapping coal fields in West Virginia Maryland and Central Pennsylvania to grant right of way through Hampton Roads Baltimore Philadelphia and New York for Atlantic coast shipments.

Washington Atlantic Seaboard New England D. C West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Hampton Roads Baltimore Philadelphia New York

Weather Outlook For Bridgeport And Connecticut

Unsettled weather with local showers likely tonight and Saturday for Bridgeport and vicinity. Thunder showers probable tonight and Saturday across Connecticut with gentle to moderate south winds. A Western disturbance moving from North Dakota into Wisconsin brings cloudy, showery conditions to the upper Mississippi valley and Lake region.

Bridgeport Connecticut North Dakota Wisconsin Mississippi Valley Lake Region Atlantic New Jersey Maine Rocky Mountains Rapid City South Dakota Agate Tye Wen

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