Police Use Badges to Escort Votes for GOP Machine
Police officers in civilian clothes worn with badges openly campaign for the Republican administration. They interview voters across the city, solicit campaign contributions, and claim they stand to gain recognition. The practice targets foreign-born communities, prompting complaints and city-wide concern. Stanley, surprised, denies police involvement in politics.
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Stanley
G. O. P. Fund
Republican Campaign
Ted
Althou Bits
Somewhere Magazine Sets Publication Date Amid Delays
New York editors announce publication of Somewhere magazine with about 150 periodicals ready for release. The plan faces tensions and delays as staff contend with scheduling and distribution challenges in the city.
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New York
I2bo
New Where
Publication
York
Elsa
Democratic Leaders Debate Acceptance of Treaty Reservations
Democratic Senate leaders considered accepting peace treaty reservations amid pressure for an early ratification showdown. Opponents announced a complete reservation program and would present it to the Foreign Relations Committee, while administration leaders faced a vote on whether to accept or reject. A possible compromise surfaced as Hitchock and others weighed practicality, with details not yet public and the panel set to hear the measures.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Spoktesy
O&m
Hitchcock
Aged Stratford Man Fatally Sucked Under Train Wheels
James Fellows an elderly Italian resident of Dewey Street Stratford was killed yesterday after being drawn under the wheels of the Colonial express while crossing tracks near Avon Park. The 80 year old man was returning from Hollister Heights and was struck at 1 22 o clock in Bridgeport by Conductor J Downey s train. He left a widow four sons and two daughters all Stratford residents.
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Mary Mesisco
Nellie Chiretla
Longshoremen Riot After Strike End Declared in Hoboken
A Hoboken meeting of longshoremen turned chaotic when V. O'Conner, leader of the International Longshoremen's Association, arrived after declaring the New York waterfront strike at an end. Bodyguards clashed, a fight broke out, and chants of Lynch him echoed as police intervened. The crowd then dispersed, with workers deciding not to return to work.
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Thomas YT. Brewster
Coal Operators’ Association
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Lewis
Senate
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Wilson
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Terre Waute
Ind
Mary Operate
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Sirik
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United States
City Officials Win In Recall Election In Charlotte
October recall vote in Charlotte, South Carolina ends with overwhelming approval for the city administration. Campaign focus centered on the conduct of the administration and police department during the streetcar workers strike in August.
Mayor Heads West End Parade to Open White Way
Mayor Wilson led a West End parade celebrating the opening of the White Way district. Thousands joined the gala along Clinton Avenue and State Street as electric lights gleamed. The mayor spoke from an automobile, urging better paving, schools, and recreation to support local growth.
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Wilson
White Wis
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Clinton Avenue
State Street
John Lb. Lyons
Fourth District
al Wilson
Ridgeport
Abor Lodges Protest Over Zone Fare Plan Here
Local business men express pessimism as ABOR prepares to lodge a protest against proposed zone fares in the city. Officials say the plan aims to streamline transit charges while critics warn of higher costs for commuters.
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Abor
Federal Action May Halt Stake Shake Up Of Zone Rates
Vigorous protest against the proposed new zone rate plan, effective November 3, will be voiced at a Central Labor union meeting at Carpenters Hall. Delegates from all city labor groups oppose higher long haul fares, fearing reduced suburban shopping and slowed development, with business leaders and real estate dealers sharing concerns. Suburban housing, construction, and commerce may feel a chill as unions and merchants rally against the change.
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Carpenters’ Hall
Broad Street
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Louis Voenz Yaa
Cleveland
Detroit
Rioting Reopens in Braddock Steel District
Oct. 21 Braddock steel district rioting erupts as about fifty strikers clash with workers leaving a plank mill. One man shot, many injured. State troopers fire riot clubs, crowd hurls stones and bottles. Over two dozen injured, twenty arrested on weapons and rioting charges across fifteen city squares.
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Trenewood
Reverend Father Kelley Critically Ill at City Church
Mev Thomas Z Kelley pastor of St Piae s BOC church Howard avenue Pell avenue area reported in critical condition after a late night illness. He has led the parish since its founding about 18 years ago and is a well known Catholic clergyman. his health had been poor for some time and recently worsened.
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St. Piae’s Boc
Howard Ave
Pell Avenue
Pather Kelley
Meeting of Alleged Radicals Broken Up
An alleged radical meeting was disrupted as Walter Geogla of Thomaston prepared to speak. Attendees from Waterbury Wallingford and nearby towns attended. Police seized a quantity of seditious literature.
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Thomaston
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Foch Finds Thousands of Belgian Freight Cars
Marshal Foch reports to the Belgian government that about 40,000 Belgian freight cars were found on the left bank of the line. He telegraphs requesting that a Belgian delegation be sent to identify the cars.
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Brussels
Marshal Woeh Hag
Von Bernstorff recounts Wilson peace efforts in war era
Count Von Bernstorff, former German ambassador, testifies before the inquiry detailing Wilson’s efforts to end the war. He cites Wilson’s belief in the US leading a peace push, a 1916 memorandum, and Berlin's December 1916 proposal that hindered Wilson’s plans and shifted entente views. Wilson favored a temporary peace and a future conference to resolve major disputes.
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Red Cross Officers To Be Elected At Annual Meeting
Local Red Cross chapter holds an afternoon meeting at the Hotel Stratfield. Officers to be elected reports read and routine business transacted. Members urged to attend.
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Ringling Brothers Chief Alfred Ringling Dead at 57
Alfred Ringling head of Ringling Brothers circus died suddenly at his Oak Ridge estate from heart failure after a brief illness. He helped build the firm into a major show business empire now valued at about 8 million dollars. Born in Weir, Nebraska, he led the family circus with a famed Western business style.
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Labor Group Disheartened After BGE Resolutions Rejected
The national industrial conference rejects all collective bargaining resolutions and the labor proposal for intervention in the steel strike after a day of uncertainty. Labor and public groups oppose amendments. the chair promises to reconvene with a six-member coordinating panel.
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Washington
Wilson
Lane
National Industrial Conference
Thomas Chadbourne
President Wilson communicates with conference staff
Washington reports say President Wilson drafted a message to Secretary Lane for the national industrial conference. White House officials stress no marked improvement in his condition and note kidneys function normally with prostatin condition unchanged and fatigue evident after a long day.
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Crayson
White House
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Grayson
Tie
Wilson restricts voting at international labour conference
Secretary Wilson states voting will be limited to delegates from nations named in the League covenant, barring German and Austrian delegates. He argues the United States cannot cede obligations and seeks an informal conference to reallocate topics while leaving final decision to the members.
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United States
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Premier Venizelos Buys Thrift Bonds in New York
New York October 21 Premier Venizelos of Greece became a thrift citizen today when two $1,000 United States Treasury Savings Certificates were purchased for him at $842 each. Sava Kehava of the thrift movement bought the bonds for Mr Venizelos.
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Greece
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Sava Kehava
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M. Venlaelos
Man Seriously Injured As Autoist Flees
Milford reports a motorist struck Edmund Clark, 28, walking on Post road in the west end, causing severe brain injury and neck injuries. Clark’s wife said the driver, described as a Troy traveler, sped away toward New Haven after the hit. Police issued a broad alert for the unknown driver.
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