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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1913

Page

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First District Democrats Rally Signals Citywide Victory Momentum

A rousing First District Democratic rally at Broad and Gilbert streets drew large crowds and strong applause for the candidate slate. Frederick C. Mullins attacked city pavement contracts as wasteful while denying graft, stressing he would substantiate his charges with facts. The event, led by Lincoln School supporters, underscored broad party enthusiasm and loyalty to the ticket as speakers urged turnout for the aldermanic contest.

Broad Gilbert Streets Lincoln School Corps Frederick C. Mullins Blican

Candidates Rally For 41H And Sta Town Tonight

Voters from the Fourth and Fifth districts meet at 1251 State Street tonight to cheer Frederick C. Mullins and Democratic running mates. The rally, one of the largest of the campaigns, has intensive preparations to accommodate a big gathering. The candidates will tour the city in autos, covering rallies in a whirlwind fashion.

State Street Frederick C. Mullins Campeters

Democracy of East End Will Rally Tonight

The voters of the Twelfth district will gather in large numbers at Lavery's hall this evening for campaign addresses by principal candidates, former Mayor Buckingham, and Sheriff John M. Donnerty. Charles J. Poole, Democratic candidate for alderman, will preside as chairman. the meeting is expected to start shortly after eight. Lavery's hall sits at Stratford and Dunnion avenues.

Twelfth District Lavery Buckingham John M. Donnerty Charles J. Poole Leavery’s Stratford and Dnnion Avenues

United Second District Democrats Meet Tonight at 3

The United Democrats of the Second District will hold a meeting this evening at Myrtle and Railroad avenues at 3 o clock. William P. Carr, chairman, issued the call. There will be speeches and refreshments served after the gathering.

United Democrats Second District Myrtle Railroad Avenues William P. Carr Istrict

Park Avenue Finishes Block Paving Soon After Sketches Of Candidates

Publication notes state that Be Farmer will publish sketches and photographs of most Democratic candidates on page 18 while space allows. Some candidates appear today, others will be shown tomorrow.

Be Farmer Farmer of Today

Mayor Wilson and the Fatal Warrenite Contracts

A wary charge accuses Mayor Wilson of steering a Warrenite pavement contract to a single supplier without bids or competition. The city would pay 1.20 per yard for inferior pavement vs 75 cents, and a partial exclusion of other pavements while the Warrenite lay on Fairfield avenue. The mayor is asked to explain the raised questions and higher costs to taxpayers.

Wilson General Assembly Permanent Paving Commission Warrenite Fairfield Avenue Connecticut Company Tas Warrenste Republican Party Republican Ash Creek Bridge Warren Company Public Service Corporations Public Service Corporation

Lynn W Wilson to Speak at Three City Rallies Tonight

Representative Lynn W Wilson will headline his first speech of the current municipal campaign this evening. He will lead the main candidates and other speakers through the Eleventh, Twelfth, and Fourth districts with rallies starting at 8 oclock. The Hon John M Donnelly will accompany him and speak in each district.

Lynn W. Wilson Wilson Elfth John M Donnelly Mullins

Warner donations to Mayor Wilson’s campaign questioned

Reported in The Farmer and Corrupt Practices filings that Mr Warner contributed 3 171 this year to Mayor Wilson’s campaign follow up asks how much he will reveal and what evidence will be presented to prove the amount. The exchange notes a 3000 last year and seeks a clear accounting for this year.

MR. Warner Wilson Warner Farmer Mayor Wilson

Terribly Beaten Refuses to Talk

Chas Benson of 933 Dewey Street was found unconscious in the street near his home about 2 am with extensive facial injuries. He was taken to police headquarters then to Dr John J MacDonald at the emergency hospital before being returned home by ambulance.

Chas. Benson Dewey Street John J. MacDonald

Probe on Shops in old Tenderloin area

Police are investigating reports that second hand stores operate in the old Tenderloin like pawnbrokers without licenses. The inquiry follows received complaints and will determine whether regulatory permits are being evaded.

Tenderloin

Whiskey Blamed as Reilly Sentenced for Lucas Murder

Judge Reed condemned whiskey for crime as he sentenced Christopher Reilly to a prison term of three to seven years for manslaughter in the death of Henry Lucas. Reilly said intoxication prompted the killing after a dispute over a razor threat in a Westport gang clash on August 9.

Judge Reed Superior— Court Christopher Reilly Henry Lucas Reilly Lucas Reed Westport

Suit to bring Sulzer case before Supreme Court

New York October 30 a suit to bring the impeachment of Governor Sulzer before the Supreme Court of the United States was started in federal court here by injunctions filed by William H. Moore of the New York World. The complaint argues the U S government is violated since Sulzer’s removal leaves the state under a governor chosen by cities, denying a republican form of government to citizens.

New York William Sulzer Supreme Court of the United States United States District Court William H. Moore New York World United States Sulzer

New Haven Jeweler Sues Fritz Hartmann

Abraham Silverthau and others, jewelers in New Haven, sue Fritz G. Hartmann of Wall Street for $400 judgment against Charles Hartmann. Fritz stood surety for his brother and refused surrender or payment, prompting the suit heard this morning in the court of common pleas.

Fritz G. Hartmann Wall Street Abraham Silverthau New Haven Judement Charles Hartmann Fritz Court of Common Pleas

King's Physician Sends Him to Bed

John T. King is ill at his home on Waldemere avenue after speaking at a rally last night. His physician ordered him to bed, but it was said today he expects to be out tomorrow.

John T. King Waldemere Avenue Mr. King

Garbage complaints flood Board of Health offices

Today at the Department of Health offices residents continued to bring garbage complaints. Morning visitors included reports from 504 Wilmost Avenue and 201 Hazlewood Avenue for an issue noted as made on the book. Unofficial complaints are not counted.

Department of Health Wilmost Avenue Hazlewood Avenue

Mullins Accuses Bridgeport Mayor of Scandalous Administration

Frederick C. Mullins a Democratic candidate for mayor challenges Mayor Wilson with seven questions and accuses the current administration of scandalous acts. He cites hiring 49 policemen for patronage, unfavored contracts with Warrenite firms, biased campaign financing, poor garbage collection, and attempts to incur a $4.4 million debt against voters.

Frederick C. Mullins Wilson Warner The Standard Mullins Bridgeport King Clifford B. Wilson Terry McKenna Johnson Poor Board of Charities Board of Contract and Supply Common Council Peter White Bernard Keating Keating

Great Democratic Rally at Lyric Tomorrow Night

A large Democratic rally at the Lyric Theatre tomorrow night features Homer S. Cummings as a chief speaker with Hon. Edward F. Hall. The city ticket candidates, including Mullins and Donnelly, Buckingham, Casey, Carroll, and Coughlin, will address voters. A mass meeting is planned for the Sixth Seventh and Eighth districts, with a Tenth district rally to follow Saturday night chaired by John F. Hart. Late today Homer S. Cummings, national committeeman, was confirmed to speak.

Lyric Homer S. Cummings Edward F. Hall Lyric Theatre Frederick C. Mullins John M. Donnelly Mr. Mullins Edward T. Buckingham John H. Casey Patrick J. Carroll John 4. Coughlin John F. Hart Homer 3. Cummins Cormitteeman Cummings

Mrs McNab Injured In Car Crash After Performance

Mrs Alexander McNab suffered serious injuries including a fractured collarbone and internal damage when her car, carrying Mr G P Morgan and Mrs Victoria Bishop, was struck head on by a vehicle driven by E E Merwin on John Street near Courtland Street just before midnight. The crash followed a performance of Everywhere.

McNab Alexander McNab Accompan G. P. Morgan South 38Th Street Philadelphia Victoria Bishop Courtland Street John Street BE. E. Merwin Howard Avenue

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