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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

6

Holcomb rejects League of Nations Day proclamation

Hartford Oct 14 Governor Mary s H Holcomb refused a League of Nations Day proclamation request from the League of Nations Day Committee led by Harvard President A Lawrence Lowell. Governors of West Virginia and Massachusetts also declined, citing political entanglements and interfering with worship.

Hartford Marys H. Holcomb League of Nations Day Committee A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard Universe League of Nations Cornwell West Virginia Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Holcomb League Hasen Coolidge

Bridgeporter Charged With Reckless Driving

New Haven Oct 14 E H Oliver of North Avenue Bridgeport was arraigned in West Haven police court on reckless driving charges. Case continued to October 20 with $500 bond. His alleged speed and wrong side travel caused a collision injuring three, including Dennis Rankin of Bridgeport and Mrs Anna Pfleger.

New Haven E. H. Oliver North Avenue Bridgeport West Haven Oliver Trav Ming Milford Turnpike Dennis Rankin Anna Pfleger Bridge

Proseus Joins P and Q Shops After Cloth Store Role

Bridgeport man Proseus resigns as manager of O Briens Cloth Shop to join P and Q Shops. He served 18 months in the 26th Balloon Company during the war and is active in the Dinty Moore Club and local dancing circles. He invites friends to visit at 1210 Main Street.

Proseus H. B. Proseus O'Brien P&q Bridgeport C&q 26Th Balloon Company Dinty Moore Club Main Street

Port Injured in Incident In Oliver's Machine

Port sustained a broken leg and severe lacerations and was taken home. Oliver and Rankin also suffered injuries in the incident.

Port Oliver Rankin

Say the trolleys should advertise in Atlantic City

Atlantic City N J Oct 14 F G Buffee of Kansas City Mo urged modern salesmanship for streetcar rides at the American Electric Railway Association convention. He argued for intensive advertising via car signs newspapers motion pictures and billboards plus improved service and easy ticketing to boost ridership and profits.

Atlantic City N. J American Electric Railway Association F. G. Buffee Kansas City Buffee Chambers of Commerce

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