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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
DELEGATES ALL IN
 DARK REVEALING
 LACK OF LEADERS
FEELING EVIDENT THAT CONVENTION SHOULD SELECT MAN NOT MENTIONED IN ANY WAY IN CAMPAIGN FUND
 INVESTIGATION -STRONG < CURRENT FOR HUGHES

Chicago, June 7-No changes have appeared in the conven- ton lineup and none is expect ed. Twenty hours before the convention is to assemble, it is an absolutely embossed, unled affair, and as the bewildered delegates mill around the hotel Hobbies bewailing the absence of leadership, the men who were the real leaders in the years gone by, find a grim sat isfactiOn in referring to the charges bossism which were so freely hurled at them at for mer conventions. They are asking delegates if it is not bet ter to be led than lost.
 Such overnight and early morning conferences as were held were of the same inconclusive nature as those which preceded them, and only serv- ed to strengthen the program of let ting the convention learn by it's pre- 1iminary ballots that none of the can didates now having the most delegates has enough to nominate him.
 The sa-called leaders are still ex- plaining to inquirers that attention now is being concentrated on the platform which they emphasize is very important. The best informed observers, however, see evidences that this is merely screen to hide the fact that the so-called leaders no longer leaders.
 No campaign manager has been able to strengthen his lines enough to go in with confidence for real test vote. All the managers look for the first ballot to settle the outlook con- siderabfy for the big three-Johrson. Lowden. and Wood.
 They feel that the candidate who gets the biggest number will have a powerful advantage and the candidate who stands at the bottom of the list will be decidedly on the defensive.
 Dark horse talk was still in the background today and there was q strong under-current of Hughes talk. Senator Borah of Idaho, one of the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
FIGHT ATTEMPTS TO
 MAKE STRIKE ILLEGAL

Montreal, June 7.---Any attempt to enforce compulsory labor by maxim g strikes unlawful must be resisted at all costs, Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, declared here today in his address at the opening of the federation's 10th annual convention.
 T have no fear as to what the re- suits will be-" he said. "As long as I have life and my mind is not impaired shall stand for the rights of the men and women toilers of the world to be free, untrammeled and unowned by any forces.''
 Montreal, June 7-The American Federation of Labor, meeting for the second time on foreign soil, opened it's fortieth annual convention here today prepared to take action on the vital issues facing organized labor in the western hemisphere.
 More than 500 delegates represent ing the various trades in the fedora ton were present when the conven- ton was called to order by President Samuel Gompers- Nearly every dele gation was prepared to offer resolu- tions regarding the various. questions to come before the federation.
 It was announced that some of the resolutions would deal with the poli- tical situation in the United States, the high cost of living, profiteering, Bolshevisn and the 'one big union" i; President Wilson's foreign policy, in dustria1 courts, public ownership of railroads and impeachment of Attor- ney General Palmer.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
HOLD LEWIS IN
 $10,OOO BONDS
Will Send For Marion Will son to Testify At
 Hearing.

George Lewis, alleged principal in Bridgeport's late ''vice trust" returned to this city from Norfolk, Va, this morning in custody of Lieutenant John F. Barton, of the vice squad. Arraigned in the City court on a charge of violating Section 6379 of the State statutes, Lewis refused to waive examination. It is probable that the man will be bound over to the Supe- rior court.
 With Lewis demanding a hearing in the City court, it has become neces- sary for the police to send to Hart ford for Marion Wilson, the 17-year- old girl who was arrested here by the Burns operatives on April IT, and who claims she was brought here by Lewis eight months ago. The Wilson girl will testify against Lewis tomor- TOW.
 According to information secured by the police, Lewis made a desperate attempt to get out of the United States imme ediately after the Burns raids in Bridgeport. Ships in tre
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
Mercantile Marine
 Earned SPA, ,595, ,SS1

New York, June 7-Estimated earnings of the International Mercan- tile Marine Co. for 1919 amounted to 24,595,SS1, against actual earnings of $17 ,534 ,704 in 1918, according to the preliminary report issued for publication today.
 Deducting interest on bonds and depreciation on steamers, the latter item amounting to $5,225,6 leaves a net result of $17.16O,9S5 or $5,- 567,910 increase over 1918.
 These. figures represent earnings of steamers directly owned by Interna- tiopal Mercantile together with re- turns of subsidiaries, Which are large fy of British ownership.
 v Earnings so far this year are stat ed to be under the corresponding period of 1919, due to lower freight rates, labor difficulties auG excessive cost of fuel. For the rliuainder of the year, however. earnings are es- pected to improve, ~as some of the company's passenger ships have been reconditioncd and restored to their trades.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
ATTY.CEN, PALMER REFUTES CHARGES Saws w. B. Lashar Has No
 Connection With
 Campaign.

Washington, D. G., June 7.---Attor ney General A. Mitchell Palmer today vigorously denied that Walter B. Lashar of Bridgeport was connected with his campaign for the presidential nomination by contribution or other wise. He said that Mr. Iashar had no connection with the campaign, either directly or indirectly, nor is he con- nected with any one who is connected with it
 He also says that Lashar did not purchase the International Textile company while he was Alien Property Custodian. At the time of the sale, arch 26, 1919. Attorney Palmer says that he was Attorney General of the United States and was not directly or indirectly connected with the office of the Custodian of Alien Property
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
SAYS M'NAMARA
 IS TRESPASSINC

Alleging that Dennis E.. McNamara, who owns adjoining property to his on Union Square is trespassing on his property and is building a fire escape on the McNamara building which overhangs his property. DeVer Warner has brought an action to the June term of the Superior Court, de- manding an injunction and $1,000 damageA-
 The property has frontage of 115 feet on Union Square and 55 feet on Main street and is bounded on the north by the property of Hincks Brothers There is a passage way be- tween the Warner and McNamara properties.I is claimed by both par ties and the complaint alleges that the trespass of McNaniara tends to a breach of the peace and greatly in- tures that Warner property.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
Advertising Reduces,
 Cost To CO11Sun1er

Indianapolis. June 7-Advertising reduces the cost to the consumer in- stead@of adding an additional tax to the article fin the opinion of speakers at today's general session of the 18th annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World which opened here yesterday. It was also pointed out that advertising lifts the market standard and is an essential factor in successful distribution of goods.
 "It is entirely wrong to look upon the expense of advertising as one of the costs which add to the price," de- clared Joseph French Johnson. dean af the New York University School of Commerce. '|Witeout advertising large scale production is the sine qua non of low prices. Furth ern ore advertis- ing sees to it that people shall get seeds Of the best quality. Advertis- ing put no royal crown on the head af . hnm1uG~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
WILL TAKE $125,0OO,00O
 FOR USE OF RAILROADS

Washington June 7-Immediate appropriation of $125, 100000 of gov. ernment funds for the use of the rail- roads to purchase new rolling stock was announced today by the Inter- state Commerce Commission. The money will be advanced out of the $500, ,00o,0 900 revolving fund provided in the transportation act.
 Appropriations for additions and betterments to promote the movement of cars were fixed at $73,000,0oo; ap- propriations to meet maturing obIiga- tions were fixed at $50,0Oo,0o0; and appropriations for loans to shore line carriers at $12,00O,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
MAJ, SOCIALISTS WEN 34 SEATS
 IN REICHSTAC

Berlin, June 7.--IMajority socialists have been elected to 34 seats in the first Republican Retchstag, according to latest reports from the canvass of the vote cast yesterday. Independ socialists will hold A seats, the Ger man peoples party g, Democrats 16, German Nationahsts 15, Centralists 14 and Communists 7.
 The approximate aggregate of the votes boiled, according to figures tab ulated up to four o'clock this morning follow:
 Majority Socialists. 2,o71, 900; Inde- pendent Socialists, 1,456. 900; Germa n Peoples party, 1,415,00o; Democrats. e96, %; German Nationalists, 915. GOO; Centrists, e61 GOO; Communists, 13S, 900.
 It is indicated that Matthias Erzber- ger, former vice chancellor and min s. ter of finance has been elected from yvuertte mb11rg and the election of Dr. Karl Helferich at Hamburg is as- sured.
 In the city of Berlin the latest fig ures show the ndependent Socialists cast by far the largest vote of any of the parties, their total being 459967. giving them seven seats in~the Reich stag. The Social Democrats by their compilation boiled 1S5,631 votes. giv- ing them three seats; the German Peoples Party 14o,SS9 votes, two seats; the German National Party 112,719 votes, on9 seat, and the Dem- ocrats 71,543, ene seat.
 The prominent Independent Social ist candidates who were victorious in Berlin include George Ledebour. Herr Crispien. Adolf Hoffman and Louise Sietz
 Of the individual candidates, it is
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
 f
 ACT ALSO
 UPHELD
Petitions By Rhode Island Are Dis
 missed.

Washington June 7-Both the Federal prohibition amendment and the enforce ment act passed by Congress were held constitutional to- day by the Supreme Court.
 The court dismissed peti- lions filed by the State of Rhode Island to have Fed eral officials enjoined from enforcing prohibition in that state.
 The court also dismissed i n j u Il c t i o Il proceedings brought by the State of New Jersey to prevent enforce ment of prohibition within that state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
MALLETTE IS
 MADE RECEIVER

Attorney Robert c. Mallett was ap- pointed temporary receiver of The Mutual Stores Company by Judge Howard J. Curtis Saturday. The re- ceivers bond awas placed at s6,o0o.Y
 The application was brought to the September term of the Superior Court by John J. O'Neil, who alleges that he is the owner of AZ shares of the capital stock of the company, of the par value of $420, and that this more than one-tenths of the total capital. That the company is capitalized for s2.50O, owes S7,S00, has assets worth $6,00O, and is unable to pay it's bills. That some alta achments against the company are pending and more are threatened.
 There will be a hearing in the Su- perior Court June 25, when a per manent receiver will be appointad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
BEAN R|DDLED
 BY LEAD CAPS

While handling a lot of small lead cartridges in one of the out buildings of the U. M. c. plant on Seaview ave nue this morning. John Stokes of 1723 Seaview avenue, was riddled with the lead caps when an explosion due to the dropping of the box set the cartridges off and filled Stokes body with the shot. He was taken to the Bridgeport hospital where physicians were still at work on him this noon removing the lead caps. The man also suffered severe burns about the face, hands and body
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
KITAIN'S ARM
 BADLY CRUSHED

Benjamin Kitain of 719 Madison avenue, a partner in the North End Coal Co.,, at 400 Lindley street, suffer ed a confusion of the left arm and a possible fracture of the left shoulder shortly after o'clock this morning while assistinfg in the unloading of some coal at the com pany's place. His arm became caught between a chain and a bar on the machine. He was treated by Dr. J. A. Maxwell of the Emergency hospital, who answered to a call for the ambulance and was later removed to St. vincent's hos pita1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
CLAIM C0zzA BEATEN
 IN AN EFFORT TO
 MAKE HIM CONFESS
ASSERT STRENUOUS METHODS TAKEN TO MAKE MAN TELL OF ALLEGED RELA- TONS WITH PROSECUTOR AND
 CHIEF OF DETECTIVES.

Developments in Bridgeport's vice crusade reached a crisis this morning, when at a meet ing in the police superintend- ent's, office, Frank Cozza, who was arrested Saturday after noon by members of the vice squad'' told of a beating said to have been given him in the vice squad''1 rooms in an eff fort to make him confess to al- legged relations with Prosecut- ing Attorney Alexander L. De- Laney and Captain Edward o. Cronan, of the Detective bu- reau.
 It is believed that a point in the investigation has now been reached when the real facts behind the entire vice campaign movement will have to be made public and the powers be- hind the crusade will be forced to place their cards on the table.
 According to the story of a witness who was present at the conference in the superintendent's office this morning, it seems that seven mem bers of the 'tvice squad' went to Cozza's home in Broad street, Satur- day afternoon and demanded admit tance. This was refused on the grounds that the officers had no warrant on which they could official 1y enter the house. A hot argument resulted and a policeman was finally sent back for a warrant. After se- curing this authority the officers en- tered and arrested CozZa.
 At police headquarters, according to the story told this morning, Cozza (Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
WILL AGAIN POSTPONE
 CONFERENCE AT SPA

Paris, June 7-Postponement of the Allied-German conference which was to have been held at Spa on June 21, is considered certain in French official circles because of the inability of officials to prepare ma- teria1 for discussions at the date fixed for the meeting. It is indicated that the conference will be held about July 6.
 London, June 7-Confirmation oi the Paris report that the Spa confer ence would be postponed until July was given here today.
 In all probability there will be a discussion between representatives of the allied governments at a meeting in London before the Spa gathering.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
DRY AMEND'T CONSTITUTIONAL
COLBY TENDERS APOLOGY FOR
 FLAG BURNING

Washington, June 7-Secretary Colby, On behalf of the American government, has rendered ver- bal apology to the British ann bassador for the burning of British flag here last week by Irish women.
 MT. Colby said this action had been taken pending receipt of an official report on the incident which the District of Columbia authorities have been asked to submit. When this report is in hand a formal apology probably will be made to the British gov eTnment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
CIVILIANS MAY
 BE PROSECUTED

Washington, June 7.---Evidence taken by the inspector general of the army in connection with the escape of Grover Cleveland Bergdon, wealthy draft evader, will be submitted to the. department of justice for deternina ton whether it justdfies persecution of civilians involved in the escape.
 Secretary Baker in making the an- nouncement today said the recom- mendations of the inspector general involved disciplinary action against several persons No names were made public.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
SEEKING BLIND
 ESSENCE MAN

The Bureau of War Risk Insurance has issued a bulletin asking that the public of this state and others in New England be on the lookout for blind ex-service man who was diSch arged from the service in 1918 but who has never made claim for compensation. The man has been reported as having been seen in New England. Any one knowing his whereabouts or having any information which might lead to his finding are re1slested to commu- n;cate with Harry Burlngame, Special Agent, Bureau of War Risk Insur- ance 101 Milk street, Boston Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
ASK DISSOLUTION
 OF PARTNERSHIP

An action for the dissolution of the partnership existing between David N. Tucker and John B. Johnson and the appointment of receiver to wind up the business, is asked for in an action returnable to the Septem- Der term of the Superior Court.
 The parties formerly conducted the Johnson & Tucker Undertaking .ss Embalmins Asso., at A Pearl street, Waterbury, and the complaint all leges that Johnson has left the busi- ness and has esta blished himself elsewhere.
 Tucker also claims $1,0O0 dam ages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
ROTARY CLUB IN CHARGE

The Rotary club will be in charge of the next luncheon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, which will be held on Wednesday, June g. A few months ago the Kimanis club took in hand to show the Chamber how to hold a successful luncheon meeting and it was one of the best attended meetings and met with great suc- cess. It is expected that the Rotary club will be as equally successful -t has been requested that reservations be made early.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
TO STOP CRIME
 IN IRELAND

London, June 7-The government intends to take steps to bring to jus tice all persons associated with crime in Ireland, Premier Lloyd George de- c1ared in the House of Commons to- day.
 The premier added that with this object in view the government was recognizing the Irish executive and was strengthening the police, naval and military forces in Ireland. It would probably also be necessary, he said, to strengthen the law for deal ing with crime.
 The government intended, he as serted, to put down the present "or- ganized campaign of murder and as- sassination."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
OPPOSITION TO SURRENDER OF
 POLICE RIGHTS

Detroit, Mich., June 5-Op- position to the surrender of police functions to private societies. and the prOnouncement of a definite attitude on the problems of so- cia1 evil, gambling and the liquor traffic were recommended to the International AsSo. of Chiefs of Police by Joseph M. Quigley of Rochester, N. Y., president Of the organization at it's convention here today. He also recommend ed the assumption by the police chiefs association of leadership solving the problem relating to Law, order and social justice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
JUDGES IN HARTFORD

All of the Superior Court judges are in Hartford today making assign ments for the several terms of the court for the next court year, which begins in September.
 At the next session of the Supreme Court Justice George w. Wheeler will take his place as Chief Justice and Chief Justice Samuel o. Prem tice who is retired on account of the age limit will become a State sReferea
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
INDICT 50 PERSONS.

New York, June -7-The federal grand jury today returned. a blanket ir dictment charging nearly 90 per sens with engaging in a conspiracy through which approximately s6,o00.- 900 worth of raw silk and other merchandise had been stolen from freight cars in this section of the country during the last few monthA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
U. 5. WILL GET
 $5oo,ooo,o0o

Paris, June 7-The share of the United States in the first 10000, 900 marks gold of reparation bonds which Germany is required to issue under the Versailles treaty will be about $5O0,00o, o,O0O, it was stated here today.
 This sum, it was explained, will be for the first 20 months occupation of the Rhineland by American troops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
GALVESTON UNDER
 MARTIAL LAW

Austin, Tex, June - Galveston was placed under martial law effective at noon today, in a proclamation is- sued by Governor W. P. Hobby, at 10:50 o'clock this morning because of freight congestion there resulting from a strike of longshoremen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
WATERBURY HAD
 91,41O PEOPLE

Washington, June ' = Waterbury, Conn.,, 91.f1o. increase 1s.269 or 25.o percent. Rome Y, 6,341 increase 5,SA or 2S.5 per cent. Burlington, Vt, 22,779. increase 2.a11 or 13s per cent Beliingham. Wash, 25,57o in- crease 1.272 or 52 per cent Wey- mouth, Mass. 15,057. increase 2,1e2 or 16.S per cent,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
THE WEATHER.

Fair nnd slightly warmer to- night and Tuesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-07
THE WEATHER

For Bridgeport and vi- cinityi Fair and slightly warmer tonight and Tuesday.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-07-08

Presidential candidate; and Tues
day afternoon the Convention
unanimously named Franklin D.
Roosevelt, of New York, as the
Candidate for Vice President.
The two other leading can
didates were McAdoo and Palm
er. ~
The North Carolina delegation
cast its "a votes on the first bal.
lot for Senator Simmons, and
then changed to the McAdoo
column, voting steadfastly for
him to the end.
While the bulk of our North
Carolina people strongly favored
the nomination of McAdoo, still
it conceded that the nomination
of Gov. Cox was the wisest So
luton of a knotty problem. Cox
can undoubtedly carry Ohio over
Harding, the Republican candi-
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-07-08
IS. S. Lapland,
Out at sea, June II, 1920.

Out at sea, June IL, 1870.
o, all you folks! You'd better
start soon after Xmas if you
want to sail in June.
1t takes you that long to an
swer all the questions our gov
ernment considers necessary be-
fore losing sight, even temporar-
lily, of one of its citizens. Where
were you born and why? What
was your mothers maiden name
and if she was also present ?
The nationality of your husband
or wife and where you intend to
live if you ever get back, etc.
After having wrenched a pass.
port from an unwilling Dept. at
Washington, and torn yourself
away from your sorrowing
friends, you spend a strenuous
week in New York, chasing
from the stores to the different
consulates and from consulates
to Custom House where you
swear that you have paid your
income tax (if any and all your
biggest debts. All our questions
were answered at last, and Sat-
urday morning, Oune 18th,
found our party of four chasing
down to the wharf at the foot of
23rd street to embark on the
British ship Lapland, along with
2,200 others.
Several thousand friends came
down to see us off; it was really
touching. We embarked at
1880, found our state rooms,
slowed our luggage, two trunks,
three huge suit-cases, a hat box,
a box of shoes, six books, a box
of candy and an umbrella.) Then
we hung over the rail and
watched the loading of noun
tains of baggage and truck loads
of mail and our interesting fel.
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Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-07-08
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
Young Man AccidentIy Kills Himself
When Shotgun Goes Off as He Was
Getting Out Of Boat.

A most unfortunate accident
occurred last Saturday about one
o'clock on Hitchcock creek, near
Great Falls mill, when Arthur
Coble lost his life.
The lad, who was but IA years
old, was fishing in the creek with
his father, Marshall Coble. They
had two shotguns TO shoot fish.
The father got out of the boat
and proceeded probably ten feet
from the waters edge, when he
heard the gun report and looking
back saw his son dropping into
the water. The youth evidently
in getting out of the boat had
caught the hammer against the,
boat; the load entered his right;
side and death was practically
instantaneous.
The funeral was held from the
residence Sunday, ard interment
was at Northam cemetery.