Vincent's Stock Boom: Fifth Dist Backs Him
Amid a tense city convention mood in Bridgeport, Allen E. Vincent is repeatedly cited as the favored mayoral candidate by Fifth District Democrats. The meeting drew many old-line leaders and pledges of financial backing, while Republicans reportedly seek to split opposition with separate tickets and trips west plans.
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Allen 3. Vincent
Allen E. Vincent
Brigdeport
Vincent
Fred Hall
Fred Atwater
Robert Goddard
Thomas Cullinan
William
McGoombs
Samuel Plotkin
Bert Ashman
Joseph Mongraine
E Calton Poe
Etter Front Steenerstet Asl
Crawford's Lauiary
Bridgeport
Beechwood Avenue
Poplar Street
John T. King
George B.mark
Jing
Wilson
King
Clark
Stamp collectors' revival as war ends in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Philatelic club resumes after two years of dormancy. Members including Walter Wilmot, Dr. Bowers, and August Munch plan a meeting at Arion hall on October 23 inviting local stamp enthusiasts. Officers August Munch president, William Rometsch vice president, Paul Hoffmann treasurer, George Harrison librarian remain in place. Meetings will occur biweekly after reorganization finishes.
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Bridgeport Philatelic Club
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East Main Street
Walter Wilmot
Dr. Bowers
August Munch
Wiliam
Rometsch
Paul Hoffmann
George Harrison
Germany Ramp Up Arms At High Speed Say Paris Dispatch
A Paris report claims Germany is not beaten in the east but facing Poland with an armed force of 100000 men and the capacity to mobilize two million more on short notice. It asserts Germany is manufacturing quickly and disguising republican treachery to influence a forthcoming plebiscite, likening tactics to Belgians era abuses.
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Poland
Regatermany
Belgium
Upper Silesia
Senator Wadsworth Opposed to Suffrage
New York Sept 25 Miss Mary Kilbreth who succeeded Mrs James W Wadsworth Jr as president of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage made public today a letter from United States Senator Wadsworth denying a report that his wife's resignation as head of the organization was due to she and the senator deserting the anti suffrage cause He said I have not surrendered my conditions upon this subject.
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Mary
Kilbreth
James
W. Wadsworth, Jr
National Association
United States
Wadsworth
American Legion Drive Extended to Wednesday
The American Legion executive and membership committees in Bridgeport voted to extend the drive to the coming Wednesday. Major Frederick J. Adams noted a 400 member increase in two days and plans include a slide show of the new region clubhouse. General Edwards is set to speak at Poll’s theatre, with Adams praising Edwards’ leadership and the Yankee Division’s record in France. Cooperstown polo team advances to final against Meadowbrook after defeating Rockaway 33 to 4.
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Philadelphia
Rockaway
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Meadowbrook
Change in State Election Law Affects Bridgeport Voters
Bridgeport will allow young men reaching voting age since the last election to become first time voters under a late state law amendment. Other towns Stratford Fairfield Trumbull will not create new voters this year due to timing issues and legal interpretation. Registrars will remain open evenings this week and next to process applications, with a potential adjournment to Monday if needed.
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Stratford
Fairfield
Trumbull
Splonkat Hartford
Hartford
Connecticut
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Pullman
Clemenceau Sees Treaty as Dawn of New Era in Debate
Paris September 25 Premier Clemenceau defended the peace treaty in the Chamber of Deputies arguing it binds allies in peace as in war. He called the treaty the ensemble of possibilities and the dawn of a new era, recalling 1917 and insisting France would gain honor and prosperity if the treaty is ratified. He warned rejection would doom France and urged unity in ratification.
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Deschanel
Stratford Votes Down Seizure For New High School Site
Stratford, Sept. 245. At a special town meeting, citizens rejected condemning the Peck property on Main street for Stratford's new high school. Sentimental ties swayed the vote as Judge Charles Peale cited family history. Voters authorized $100,000 in school bonds but blocked a proposal to let the school committee oversee the $160,000 bond expenditure. Three alternative sites will be surveyed for the high school, with a report due October 8. The selectmen will manage the funds.
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No Recurrence of Influenza in Yeas Is Assertion at Physicians' Meeting
Dr William H Park of New York told a meeting that there will be no influenza epidemic for many years. He warned there may be certain infections but not an epidemic and noted no specific vaccine yet, though vaccination may offer moderate protection against pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory diseases from fixed strains.
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Wilson rejects fame proposal in Italian report
Paris September 25 The Assocated Press says President Wilson replied to a proposition to neutralize Fiume and internationalize its docks and railways but kept the reply undisclosed. Italian circles claim Wilson rejected the idea and warned of an economic boycott if Italy holds Fiume without a treaty. Rome and Paris discuss the Fiume crisis as Di Annunzio’s seizure prompts talks. The king's council met twice, and delegates refuse to reveal proceedings. Rumors swirl around Tittoni's possible resignation and Italy’s move toward annexing Fiume.
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Factions Align for Real Fight Over Covenant Pact
Washington September 25 factions lined up for the real fight over the league of nations covenant as Senator Johnson planned a western speaking tour to press the British-American voting power amendment. Senator Ashurst signaled support for ratification without changes, Johnson’s trip was seen as a tactic to build sentiment, while other leaders split on the treaty and related amendments.
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No Dealings With Labor Men Strike Deadlock Across Gloomy Front
Headlines report a complete deadlock as heads of major steel firms refuse to negotiate with labor.John Fitzpatrick says arbitration could end the walkout, while Elbert Gary and E G Grace stand firm. Senate labor panel to question Gompers and Foster as actions unfold across Pittsburgh Chicago and Ohio districts amid reports of unrest and investigations.
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William J. Flynn
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Bethlehem Steel President Rejects Conference on Labor Dispute
Bethlehem Steel President Grace rejects a conference with the national committee for organizing steel workers and says the company will stay with its collective bargaining system. Secretary Poster says the national committee will notify employees and may call a strike starting Monday, Sept. 29, as tensions rise at Bethlehem plants in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
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National Committee For Organizing Steel and Iron Workers
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Bethlehem
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Gary Declares Moral Principle Prevents Arbitration of Strike
New York reports quote Elbert Gary, head of United States Steel, saying moral principles prevent arbitration. He states the board cannot negotiate with Mr Fitzpatrick and that questions of moral principle cannot be arbitrated or compromised. The company will represent 250,000 employees, most not union members, amid the steel strike.
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United States Steel Corporation
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United States Stoel Corporation
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