Third District Rally Highlights Vincent as Former Mayor Rival
A large crowd packed the Independence Club on Spruce Street for a Democratic rally featuring Vincent and other candidates. Speakers including Senator Clark and Hugh Lavery attacked the Republican administration, highlighted alleged payoffs to the mayor’s brother and criticized tax and spending increases amid a reported city deficit.
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Stronshord
Spruce Street
Casulidate
WV Cent
Ainvor Wisp
George B. Clark
Hugh J. Lavery
William P. Kirk
John Donnelly
Jean
Cornell
Lynn Ww
Owse "Dunlea
Edward Ibyneh
Didate
Ferdian Fox
Carnell
Harold J. Wi
Grand Street
Liquor Dealers Hope for Relief After Dry Law Move
Liquor dealers expressed optimism despite the dry law enforcement push after Congress overrode President Wilson’s veto. They expect wartime restrictions to lift soon, allowing open selling at least temporarily through January. Dealers planned to continue sales unless authorities intervene, with county orders or arrests possible, as state and dealer associations had yet to decide officially.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
Jeral Heuer
Nomasion
Missed Delivery Contact Hotline Adopts Local Number
If you fail to receive your Standard Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or you do not get your paper on time, telephone Barnum 6409 for assistance and redelivery.
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Evening Post
Sunday Post
Barnum
City Treasurers Blast on Bridgeport Finances Warns of Decade of Pain
Bridgeport faces a looming fiscal crisis as city treasurer Moses W. Manwaring declares the administration bungled finances. He cites a $500,000 deficit this year and a $100,000 note for the Grand Street bridge, warning that every dollar is recorded yet a missing line labeled machine hides in the books. Manwaring says he cannot continue under the current setup and recounts political appointments crippling financial control, noting Governor Holcomb's partial support and calls for reform.
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Bridgeport
Moses W. Manwaring
Manwaring
Holcomb
Grand Street
Hartford
Follo
Wwe
Wilson Defends City, Cites Financial Flaws at Rally
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson spoke at the twelfth district Republican rally at Barnum theatre Barnum Avenue last night defending the party while criticizing City Treasurer Moses W. Manwaring. He accused Manwaring of misstatements about a Grand Street Bridge fund and questioned his knowledge of city finances. Wilson claimed Manwaring sought nondescript Democratic support and warned of a $500,000 deficit requiring bond issues or a special tax.
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Clifford B. Wilson
Barnum Theatre
Barnum Avenue
Moses W. Manwiring
Sind
Manware
Graverniar
Hoteamb
Manwarlnn
Wilson
Manwaring
Sinere
Plans to avert coal strike and delay in Washington
Cabinet meets to plan actions as the United Mine Workers prepare a soft coal strike. Officials push for delaying tactics while hoping the International Executive Board in Indianapolis may postpone the walkout. Secretary Lansing and Secretary Wilson indicate decisions could take several days.
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Washington
Wison
United Mine Workers of America
Iyiraved
Lansing
Brown
International Executive Board
Tommorrow
Indianapolis
Wilson
Jitney Men Halt Service Over Arrests in Towns
Jitney owner association voted to discontinue service outside city limits citing frequent arrests for traffic violations in Airfield and Stratford. The group notified the police department’s traffic division of its decision after a recent meeting showed an overwhelming majority opposing continued operation beyond city borders.
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Airfield
Stratford
Bridgeport Jitney Owner Association
Police Department
Labor Conference Opens in Washington to Set World Standards
The International Labor Conference meets in Washington amid questions of its legal status. Delegates from over thirty countries convene to discuss the eight and four eight hour workday schedules and lay groundwork for a global workers movement amid ratification debates. Germany and Austria participation also faces discussion.
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Washington
America
International Labor Conference
Department of Isbor
Wilson
Ilague of Nations
Germany
Austria
Senate Passes Prohibition Over Wilson Veto
Washington Oct 28 The Senate passed the prohibition enforcement act over President Wilsons veto and created enforcing machinery for beverages with more than one percent alcohol The vote was 65 to 20 and the measure was quickly enacted despite discussions about the peace treaty White House statements suggested war time prohibition might be annulled upon ratification of the treaty Prohibition leaders and the Anti Saloon League downplayed delaying tactics Local officials are urged to take initiative in enforcing the new law and a separate enforcement staff will operate apart from tax collection
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
White Houses
White House
Anti-Saloon League
League
Haid
Palaver
Wilson
Majores
Todas
Department of Notice
Roper
Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Trpper
Bureau
Toper
Bureal
Prohibition
Pause Hoon League
Dry Forces Do Not Delay Treaty To Lengthen Prohibition
Washington and New York dispatches report that prohibition factions will not delay ratification of the peace treaty due to the end of wartime prohibi tion. The Anti Saloon League and allied groups said they will not block treaty consideration. The United States Brewers Association announced plans to test through courts the constitutionality of the prohibition law after the Senate overrode the President’s veto.
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Dinwiddie
Congress
Senate
League
New York
Gang Uses City as Working Base in Fictional Crime Case
Police suspect a band of outlaws used this city as their headquarters during August to early October. Key figures include Willian Smith and others connected to the Binkowits murder case. Debated links place Pandolfi and Delmar in New York and Chicago, with Delmar dubbed the brains of the gang. Two women, including Cota Rube, are named as associates or witnesses.
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One Five
Willian TE. Smith
Gquealer
Renny Binkowits
Smith
Mater Pantolitield
New York
Barnford Jimmie’ Delmar
Chicago
Quate
Connecticus
Binkowits
Pandolfi
Qoliey Lole
Charlig
Barnett Bate
Pandall
Bridgeport
Passengers Demand Arrest of Jitney Driver
After a wild ride in a crowded jitney bus, two of the 18 passengers demanded the arrest of Yamil Olutuay of Fairfield for reckless driving and operating under the influence. Olutuay remained in custody on a $290 bond set for a City Court hearing this morning.
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Wairfield
Tun bin
Yamil Olutuay
Fairfield
Pao
Ofutay
Polk
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