Executions of Many Women in Colonial Days
New Haven reports on Mrs. Bessie Wakefield convicted of first degree murder prompting discussion that may be the first such conviction since Connecticut adopted a constitution. References to earlier executions, including women and an infanticide case, highlight 17th and 18th century capital punishment across towns like Windham, Hartford, New London, and Norwich, with notes on record gaps and county seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Bessie Wakefield
Sophia Iothman
Colony
Alfie Young
Wind
Mary Johnson
Wetheld
Joan Carrington
Gody Bassett
Lord
Goodwife Knapp
Rebecca Green
Mary Sanford
Hartford
Elizabeth Shaw
Windham Green
Jesus
New London
Katherine Garrett
Hannah Ourish
Eunice Bolles Norwich
Connecticut
Tenth District Democrats Rally Tonight in East Bridgeport
The Tenth District Democrats plan a rally tonight led by John F Hart candidate for alderman at Pembroke and Maple streets. Mullins Coughlin Thomas Schempp and Hall will address voters from an automobile with Sheriff Donnelly present. A large crowd is expected to greet Mullins and Coughlin, nearby Ninth district supporters. In case of storm the event moves to St Josephs Third District Democrats hold Timko's hall Monday with Mullins and Sheriff Donnelly speaking. Zalmon Goodsell endorses Mullins for mayor and criticizes bonding by the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bridgeport
Tenth District
John F. Hart
Mullins
Coughlin
Thomas
Schempp
Hall
East Bridge
Frederick C. Mullins
George M Coughlin
Immediny
Tonn M. Donnelly
Pembroke
Maple Streets
St. Joseph's
Timko’s Hall
Pine Street
Sheriff Donnelly
Mack Denies Charge By Hennessy In Libel Case
Norman E. Mack former Democratic National Committee chair denied charges by John A. Hennessy that he turned over campaign money to Charles F. Murphy. He said all funds were reported and turned to the state committee treasurer. The libel suit over the accusation remains pending. The story also notes the transfer of a patient from Lakeview to Middletown asylum and a girl named Irene McCarthy seeking treatment for a sprained ankle after a fall.
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Buffalo
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
John A. Hennessy
Charles F. Murphy
Murphy
Mack
Democratic State Committee
Committee On
Secretary of State
Hennessy
Irene McCarthy
S High Street
emer@ency hoepite
Why Mayor Wilson Should Not Be Re-Elected to Office
A critical listing of alleged actions and ties star verging on mismanagement. The speaker accuses Mayor Wilson of broken promises, costly pavements, out of town hires, political appointments, and lopsided control by allies. Vivid claims include Hartford lobbying, debt expansion, and inflated city expenses.
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Wilson
Peter White
White
Warner
Warner, King and Lavery
Hartford
Multans to Be Our Next Mayor Says Leading Republican
Frederick C. Mullins will be the next mayor of Bridgeport and efforts to persuade voters to retain the present administration will fail. The speaker, a Bridgeport former city clerk, calls Mullins efficient, independent of factions, and predicts a strong election victory next Tuesday. New Bedford dispatch notes the New England High School Commercial Teachers Association annual convention with President Edward A. Sammis of Stamford presiding.
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A. Multans
Frederick C. Mullins
Bridgeport
Common Council
Mullins
New Bedford
Mass
New England High School Commercial Teachers’ Association
Edward A. Sammis
Stamford
Uncle Sam’s Pavement Cost Sparks Local Debate
A Bridgeport letter reports Washington officials and District of Columbia officials comparing pavement types. It cites Warrenite and asphalt concrete costs of 93 to 97 cents per square yard and notes a 2.5 inch base in DC versus Bridgeport. Frederick C. Mullins, a Democratic candidate, comments on the matter.
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District of Columbia
Bridgeport
Frederick C. Mullins
Suffrage Parade Draws 8000 in New York Brooklyn March
November 1 1920 Suffragists in Greater New York with out of town support marched two and a half miles through Brooklyn as a pre election display of strength. About 7000 women and 1500 men filled the line led by Dr Anna Shaw and Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt who spoke at a mass meeting. A replica Liberty Bell traveled with the parade. The march began Grant Square and ended at the Baptist Temple. The bell was loaned by the Pennsylvania Woman's Suffrage party. Miss Areal Potter was grand marshal. many riders accompanied on horseback and Catt rode with a group of young women from foreign countries.
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New York
Brooklyn
Anna Shaw
Carrie Chapman Catt
United States
Grant Square
Baptist Temple
Schermerhorn 'S Street
Pennsylvania Woman’s Suffrage Party
Areal Potter
Passenger Train Crashes Into Freight Near Fitchburg
A Webster to Fitchburg passenger train collided with the rear of a freight train on the New Haven line a half mile east of the station. No passengers were hurt, but brakeman Frank Gerrin aboard the passenger locomotive was slightly injured. A German cruiser Nuernberg arrived for coal from Yokohama yesterday en route to Mexico.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Webster
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Frank Gerrin
Honolulu
Nuernberg
Yokohama
Mexico
A Merry Hallowe'en Party at the Frendh Home
A lively Hallowe'en gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Frendh at 776 Norman Street featured Irene Virginia and Gertrude Frendh as hosts. Guests wore grotesque costumes, games followed unmasking, and a lunch in orange and blue decor concluded around midnight with a merry departure. Notable attendees included Mrs Robert MacBride Mrs John Frend Mrs Bogardus Mrs John Rock and many Frend family members.
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Hallowe'en
John Frendh
Norman Street
Irene
Virginia
Gertrude
Buster
Robert MacBride
John Frend
I Frank W. Rock
John McNamara
Wm. Marr
John Doyle
George Schulman
Fred Kilpatrick
Harold Rose
John Carey
President Gompers Leads Hallowe'en Dance With Mrs. Pankhurst
Chicago reports Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst arrived from Nashville for a lecture tour. Tonight Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will lead the grand march at a Hallowe'en dance hosted by the Woman's Trade Union League. uyynx and red fox are in fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emmeline
Pankhurst
Nashville
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Woman’s Trade Union League
Do The Democratic Posters About Mr King Contracts Do Him Injustice
The piece argues Democratic posters on John T King’s city contracts are unfair by omitting key facts. It contends King should not hold city contracts and political power, cites lobbying for hire as illegal, and urges removal of such influence from public office, urging debate on boss influence and legislation.
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Boss King
Mr. Warner
Warner
Democratic Party
John T. King
Wilson
King
Mullins
Commonwealth
Ed” Robbins
New Haven
General Assembly
Connecticut
Bridgeport
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