City rally raises bid for answers on alleged City Partner
Alderman Cornell challenged Aldermen Connors and City Clerk Robinson during a Sixth district rally, asking if they are partners in a firm selling sand to Bridgeport and whether profits or checks totaling about $3,000 were received. He urged them to respond truthfully before re electoral fate.
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Connors
Thomas Connors
J. Alex H. Robinson
John A. Cornell, Jr
Allen E. Vincent
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Vincent
Bridgeport
Robinson
Alexander Robinson
Wilson
Grand street bridge cost overruns blame mayor’s brother and engineers
Edward Devoe Tompkins, head of the DeVoe Tompkins firm, claims he could have finished the Grand street bridge for about $223,000 if not for mayoral interference. He notes delays from cofferdams and insists modern underwater concreting methods would have saved time and money. The dispute cites Albert Wilson administration waste and plans by Strauss Bascule engineers.
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Wilson
Grand Street Bridge
Edward Devoe Tompkins
Tompkins
Bridge Commission
Grand Street
Tompkins Company
Bostwick Avenue
DeVoe Tompkins Company
Comley
William H. Camley
Strauss Bascule Bridge Company
Strauss
Stole 1600 From Pal In Bridgeport Lair Of Gang Murders
Police say Henry Ditt shayer confessed to stealing 1600 from a friend while at the Atlantic hotel. He declined to discuss the Binkowitz murder. Remaining 50000 in bonds recovered. Hartford Jimmy in New Haven jail may testify. Coroner Mix questioned witnesses but withheld findings.
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Henry Dittshayer
Atlantic Hotel
Binkewitz
New York
Milford
Hartford
Jimmy” Delmar
New Haven
Cora Rube
Edward Belofrt
Mix
Jimmy
Labor in Treaty Becomes Subject of Long Debate
In Washington on October 30 the Senate formally opened debate on the labor section of the peace treaty. Senator La Follette, Republican Wisconsin, moved to strike out the entire section establishing an international labor organization. The debate, led by Senator Chalmers, Democrat Colorado, may last several days as opponents argue the labor provision creates a supernation.
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Fatollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Chomus
Colorado
Democrats Rally in Ninth District With School Parade
Democrats hold their biggest rally in the Ninth District tonight in St Johns Hall Pembroke street. A street parade precedes the meeting featuring a division of school children in costume. Speakers include Senator Geo B Clark Alder man John A Cornell Jr Francis P Dunnigan Lynn V Wilson and others. The parade forms at 7 30 and the rally begins at 8 with grand marshal Lawrence J Gill and marshals George B Clark George M M Coughlin Clark Kane John J Harte Stephen Calla George Pavlovski Oliver Knight and George Homa. The march path goes from Shelton West Main Maple Nowle Poston Noble Berkshire East Main Stillman Pembroke Boston Hallette Shelton Brooks Jans to St Johns hall. Home owners are invited to illuminate their homes. Honary officers listed as President George B Char Recording Secretary Oliver C Kalent.
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Lynn V. Wilson
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George B. Clark
George MM. Coughlin
Clark Kane
John J. Harte
Stephen Calla
George Pavlovski
Oliver Knight
George Homa
Shelton
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Nowle Avenue
Poston Avenue
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Berkshire Avenue
East Main Street
Belgian King Albert Meets President Wilson in Washington
King Albert and President Wilson clasped hands in a brief bedside meeting at the White House. The Belgian monarch, on a transcontinental tour, left Washington for Newport News to sail home aboard the George Washington. Wilson apologized for not rising, and the king spoke of Belgium, England, and France while the two leaders discussed recent events and progress of the Allied nations.
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England
France
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Glemen
Coal Rates Fixed by Fuel Board for 10 This Year
Washington Oct 30 The Fuel Administration and Rail Board officials completed an order restoring old maximum prices for coal and sent it to the White House for President Wilson’s signature Dr Grayson authorized presenting it for immediate action though the President rested overnight The order becomes effective tomorrow and provides that coal allocation disputes be settled by Director General Hines The farm or as fuel administrator will delegate authority to Hines but will not oversee operations The statement notes there is no immediate curtailment of industries and that anthracite price control is not to be exercised at this time
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Government's policy earns broad Commons support
In London in late October, the government won a confidence vote in the House of Commons on its financial policy by a large margin. An amendment proposed by John R. Clynes to the government resolution was defeated 405 to 30, and the government measure passed unanimously. The cabinet drafted resolution calls for strong action to reduce expenditure and national debt to ease war burdens.
Seasick Grip Latest Malady in Paris
Paris reports a new form of illness labeled seasick grip affecting hundreds. Symptoms include sudden seasickness like dizziness high fever and inability to keep food down. Attacks last three to four days and those never sick before appear immune. Doctors warn ordinary grip remedies do not help this new ailment.
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Paris
Wood elected honorary Mayflower descendant in Boston
Major General Leonard Wood, commander of the Central department, was elected an honorary member of the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants in Boston. He is a direct descendant of Francis Cooke of the Mayflower.
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Boston
Leonard Wood
Central Department
Massachusetts Society of Mayhower
Francis Cooke
To Decorate Graves All Saints Day Graves Tribute
Paris reports a special tribute to American fallen soldiers. On All Saints Day November 1, the French will lay wreaths on graves in American military cemeteries across France. The observance honors U S servicemen who died in the great war.
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All ‘Saints
Government Seizes Coal in Transit to Restore Priorities
Washington October 30 government moves to counter the looming coal strike include seizing coal in transit for road use and rationing stocks to essential industries. A maximum coal price will be fixed and a priorities list reestablished to protect miners who keep working while police and regualtion forces are mobilized.
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R. R. Administration
Blind Men in Pennsylvania Home Threaten Wage Strike
In Philadelphia on Gat 30 inmates at the Pennsylvania Working Home for Blind Men presented demand for higher wages and threatened to strike next week unless granted. The workers, who craft brooms whisks pet care and cane work, report little wage increase despite higher board. they have allied with the American Federation of Labor.
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Pennsylvania Working Home
American Federation of Labor
Operators Offer New Wage Scale in Kansas Field
In Kansas a regional wage scale proposal was floated by the Southwest Coal Operators Association, with Governor Allen urging independent talks for a Kansas district contract while miners stay at work. President Howat of District 14 was contacted via telegram to negotiate, but United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis rejected the plan as an operator-led effort that would violate the Cleveland strike order.
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Southwest Coal Operators’ Association
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Henry J. Allen
Alexandar M. Howat
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Flowatt
Indianapolis
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Tohn L. Lewis
United Mine Workers, Tonight
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Cleveland
Missouri
Railroad Telegraphers to Take Strike Vote
In St Louis district 21 chairmen of the Order of Railway Telegraphers ordered a strike vote for 23,006 workers after a 24 hour wait for a reply to a telegram to the Director General regarding a five cent per hour wage increase action linked to the former Director General. Plague in New Orleans reports a fruit handler at banana docks died of bubonic plague. Surgeon General Blue notified with no further cases yet.
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Order of Railway Telegraphers
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Henry R. Dussendorfer
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