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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1920

Page

10

International tone in section's big convention

Cleveland reports the American convention set for September 27 28 and 29 will be an international affair. Paris Coblenz the Canal Zone the Philippine Islands Hawaii and American soldiers will be represented in the parade and sessions to discuss future police of the Legion and its questions. Marshal Foch may not attend but General Wayotte Admiral Grant and Bascom Little are named as official and royal visitors representatives and veterans from other nations will attend including Isaac Union Des Combattants and de Seneschal Comrades de Combats from Paris.

Cleveland Paris Coblenz Canal Zone Philippine Islands Hawaii Hoe Wayotte Admiral Grant Admiral Beatty Bascom Little The Legion England Isaac Union Des Comrbattants de Seneschal Comrades Idea Combats

Tattoo Marks Prove Waterloo for Deserter

A Marine Corps circular notes Martin Henry Boyed alias Louis Bazensky, a man who has attempted to reenlist after desertions from the Army in 1917 and the Marines in 1920. Fingerprints and tattoo designs aided officials in rejecting him, revealing a history of desertion and multiple aliases. The piece discusses tattooing's rise among servicemen and its role in identification.

Marine Corps Martin Henry Boyed Louis Bazensky Boyed Marines Washington Army France South Seas China

Cox Trains Inventory Pacific Tour Strategy

Governor Cox and advisers confer aboard his train in Phoenix Arizona to assess the Pacific Coast tour impact. They aim to divide states into hopeful and hopeless groups and draft campaigns for California Oregon and Washington as pivotal in the fight to swing electoral votes.

Cox Phoenix Arizona James M. Cox Pacific California Oregon Washington Cox-Roosevelt Columbus Franklin D. Roose

Lake Torpedo Boat Co Protest Over Demonstration

The Joint Shop Committee of Lake Torpedo Boat Co employees denies reports of a police presence at yesterday's events. A noon protest meeting drew hundreds voicing disapproval of the methods used against law abiding workers. A petition signed by about half the staff urged jitneys to or near the plant, the committee notes for prominence.

Lake Torpedo Boat Co Bridgeport

Four Bridgeport Boys Given Suspending Terms In Court

Four Bridgeport youths Daniel Bowden Frederick Helmerich John Koraniczki and Calvin Fassett faced charges of threatening to damage an automobile store at 2 North Main Street Bridgeport. Judge Keeler granted suspended sentences with placement in the state reformatory at Cheshire after they pleaded guilty. Prosecutor E E Keeler urged clemency citing their conduct and prior records. The judge warned against gang influence and urged the boys to avoid gangs in the future.

Lavery Daniel Bowden Frederick Helmerich John Koraniczki Calvin Fassett North Main Street Keeler Cheshire E. E. Keeler Bridgeport

Connecticut A A U elects Coach Hunt first vice president

Coach Fred Hunt of Bridgeport High was elected first vice president and a member of the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Association of the A A U on Friday night. Nineteen athletic groups from the state attended including Yale, the Knights of Columbus in New Haven Waterbury and New London, and the local Y M C A. Bridgeport High was the only omy High School present. The A A U wields more executive power than the Headmasters' Club of Connecticut which aims to boost high school athletics, a point Hunt emphasizes as the state’s “meanest for square deal.” The organization’s rulings are final and members not recognizing them are barred from A A U competition.

Fred Hunt Connecticut Association Yale University K. of C New Haven Waterbury New London Bridgeport High Omy

Freshman Paralyzed After Hazing Incident at College

Andy McCoy of Wichita, a freshman at the College of Emporia, is reported paralyzed below the waist after being struck with a paddle in hazing by upperclassmen in Emporia Kansas. The incident occurred on September 22 and prompted concern over student hazing practices.

Emporia Kans Andy McCoy Wichita College of Emporia

Cox plans intensive campaign in Pacific states

Governor Cox eyes Montana and Pacific states as key campaign fronts. Senator Key Pittman, his western manager, says broad daily newspapers show little hope for support. Cox accuses large coast papers of not printing campaign news in westward addresses.

Commonwealths Cox Montana Pacific States Key Pittman

Haiti evacuation near completion amid policy defense

Washington September 22 The United States aims to end 115 occupations in Haiti as soon as benevolent goals of intervention are achieved Secretary Colby stated defending the administration's policy The work under treaty with the native government is nearing completion Belfast Ireland September 22 John Mullan 108 and his 102 year old brother Henry both lived in Doneydale near Dungannon until John's death marking a rare centenarian record

Washington U. S Haiti Colby Harding United States Belfast Ireland John Mullan Henry Doneydale Dungannon

Women’s Elastic Girdles Attract Comfort Focus

Advertises women’s elastic girdles priced two dollars fifty cents and three dollars. Describes Coulil fabric, strong elastic, good boning, three styles including medium and extra height, back lacing, and four hose supporters. Ends noting prices.

Sturdy Hose for the Boys Sold as Seconds at 50c and $1

Ipswich made boys hose described as seconds with slight defects, yet suitable for wear. Medium rib, reinforced heel and toe, black only in sizes 6 to 10 1-2 for 50 cents, or black and Cordovan in all sizes for one dollar. Mercerized fibre silk blend, double heel and toe, fashion back.

Ipswich

Gift Suggestions in Needlework Display at Art Goods

Attractive fall display showcases embroidered crochet and knit items in the Art Goods Department. The room highlights handmade gifts that carry personal appeal over commercially made pieces. Shoppers are invited to visit and explore the needlework ideas.

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