Democratic factional fights roil city party over delegation
In Bridgeport a bitter split erupts within the Democratic organization as anti-organization and pro-organization tickets vie for control across six districts. Delegates pledged to Governor Al Smith for the presidential nomination. Key figures include John J. McGuinness, Archibald McNall Jr, John Cornell, and Alderman Bernard Brady, with contests in Sixth District and others shaping the city’s convention scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Organization
anti-Atwater
Smith
John J. McGuinness
AL Smith
New York
Democratic Executive Board
Archibald McNall, Jr
Bridgeport
John «A. Cornell
Caiupus
Bernard B. Brady
Alfred E. Vaness
Hckets
Ornell
Edward A. Drew
William J. Moran
William He.logan
organiza _tion
Moran
Wogan
Wiliam J. Moran
Donn T. Sheehan
Mary EB
Carroll
Henry Clampett
John J
Ward
Cornell
Crancus
Logan
James Ei. Murphy
John F. Gallagher
Howard NcCrevern
Joh D. Forsythe
Henry Langhammer
Sentidant
Gow Inith
Homer
Cummings
Organizationista
Foumer
Daniel J. Kenney
Delegnia
George Flynn
William Larksepeth White
Wather Nonney
Joan Derahy
Gerald Fitzgerall
Nounce
Thomson Lectures Skeptical on Life's Origin and Cosmic Order
Professor J Arthur Thomson of Aberdeen University opened the Dwight H Terry lectures at the United church arguing science has not proven life's origin or the primary order of nature. He said there is no real evidence of life on other planets to convince skeptical scientists and promised three lectures on Evolution Facts and Interpretations.
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Order of Nature
J. Arthur Thomson
Aberdean University
Scotland
Dwight H. Terry
United Church
Thomson
Goa
Terry
Yale University
Vanderlip to resign from all business boards
A V Vanderlip the retired New York banker announces plans to resign from every business board he sits on due to opposition by New York associates to his work in Washington. He cites exchanges with E P Swenson of Freeport Texas.
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Washington
A.vanderlip
Newbanker
New York
Mane
Vanderup
Puble
E. P. Swenson
Freeport Texas Compu
Continental Can Company
Bemouse
N.Y
En “Ens
Harding
Niewspaper
Aliae
al Maude Bauer
Chari 2
Prink A. Vanderup
New Nirer
Uru Mt
Associates
Wasa
Ton Weorl
Meyer Selanun
Wolada
Chie
Brovemants Ag
India
Dudge
Courl
Rear Alver
Associated Pro~ucing
Refiniue Corporation
Bports Bears
Benron
Paterson Sikcox
Aes
Beautie Wilk
The Real Kaiser A Portrait by Count Beadlitz
A fragmentary review in the Bridgeport Sunday Post introduces a speculative portrait of Wilhelm II, the German emperor. It highlights Beadlitz’s chamberlain perspective, noting dramatic claims and historical character traits with cautious intrigue.
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Wilhelm
Count Beadlitz
Potsdam
Darlin
Confirmation of Stone as Attorney General
President Coolidge filled his second cabinet vacancy by selecting Herman Finke Stone, retiring dean of Columbia University School of Law, as attorney general. Stone, a New Yorker and former New England farm boy, accepted a $12 000 post after a pre dawn meeting in Washington.
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Washington
Coolidge
Hermman Finke Stone
Columbia University
School of Law
Pacific Coast
Navy
Car D. Wibur
California
Atlantic Seaboard
Stone
New York City
New England
Wilbur
Supreme Court
Law
Mr. Stone
New York
Columbia
Senator Air
Iim
Man Killed in Fall From High Factory Crane
William Demsky 36 of Avon Park Stratford fell from a crane at Amn Stamping Co on Stratford grenille while repairing it. He suffered a skull fracture and died at Bridgeport hospital about 20 minutes after admission. A commission will hold a preliminary inquiry today.
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Amn
Stratford Grenille
William Demsky
Avon Park
Stratford
Demeky
Hig
Heame
Demsky
Lergency Hospital
Bridgeport Hospital
Ste
John J. Phelan
Oil Committee Recessed After Three Days of Hearings
Witness George White former Democrat National Committee chairman testified before Senator Spend publican about H I Doheny’s campaign contributions. White said Doheny gave 9900 during the 1930 campaign and 25000 in 1921, aiming to erase deficits.
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Wasitington Naie
George White
Democratie National Committee
Spend Publican
Missouri
White
H. I. Doheny
Democratic
Doheny
Isin
Fat Justice
Demalo
Honored on 75th Birthday at Nilson Company Event
Alex H. Nilson, president and treasurer of the A. E. Nilson Machine Co of Bridesport, marked his 75th birthday yesterday with colleagues and staff. In the evening he was guest of honor at a social hosted by the first Swedish group, continuing his daily work behind his desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex H. Nilson
Bridesport
A. EL. Nilson Machine” Company
Bradley Officials to Meet on Town Law Policy Dispute
Prosecutor Bradley will join town court, selectmen, and police committee at an April 7 meeting to thrash out differences and craft a joint policy. The plan aims to reconcile law enforcement roles with open attendance by selectmen and officials, despite some calls for a closed session.
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Wateira
JJ of Selectmen
Police ‘Committee
Bradley
Bell
Connor Portrayed as Tool of Corrupt System in Bridgeport
In Washington April 2 Arthur Connor nominee for Bridgeport postmaster is portrayed as a tool of a corrupt political system. Benedict Flelden argues Connor's record shows large increases in relief reductions and questionable handling of relief appeals from 1917 to 1921. The brief details missing books and accusations of theft surface as the case continues.
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Washington
Arthur
Connor
Bridgeport
New England
Senate Post Office
Benedict Flelden
Dartford
iConnor
Hartford
New Haven
Waterbury
Ridgeport
Holden
Bort Te Ana
Board of Hers
Bridgeport Briefs Span Politics and Local Events
In Bridgeport, officials discuss alleged corruption links, a lecture on local school issues, and a ground accident at a factory yard. State politics loom with party delegates and speeches as Norwalk and Milford plan developments. National posts feature attorney general nominees and tariff inquiries amid domestic news and finance chatter.
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Bridgeport
Conner
Athorney Holdem
Hinplayes
Alenoon
A. Thomson
Meredith Heve Tod
W. Nusoie
Omergen
Ai Rinlth
Archibald WieWelloed
Deloguin
Lions Club
Bingham
Pemona
Grange
Aneeta
Cannondall
Bradley
Board of
Selectmen
Weat
Port Court
Washington
Gayer Harlan Piske Stone
Neu
Prigidant Cnalidge Je
Senate
Reaegier
Thea Varht
Avetary Molloy
Sen
Arduhe
SENP Signals DESI New 8 Enll Wa Anid Ent
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Ideal Statesman Bingham Emerges as Gubernatorial Candidate
Hartford telegram reports Hirem Bingham, named in the keynote as possible Republican gubernatorial hopeful. Delegates note his national policy stance and long campaign, with party leaders declining to finalize a candidate amid factional balance at the convention.
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Hartford
Agerit 2
Pargong
Lobibie
Colonel Bingham
Ceak
Ginghan
Bingham
Ite
Neutenart Averhor
Vantiga
Hepblican
G. O. PB
41 Families Dependent on City for Assistance
Bridgeport reports 41 families rely on city aid as of yesterday per Charities Superintendent Thyevne. Officials note many cases involve minor oral and other health conditions. two weekly rotation for coal aid may ease demand, with an annual $25,000 cut already in place.
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Bridgeport
Ald Spoure
Thamne
Carolina Governor Announces Marriage to Wealthy Widow
The governor of Carolina marries a rich widow named Moridsen, with the ceremony held at her home. The union links two prominent figures from politics and philanthropy, drawing attention across state circles.
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Carolina
N. April
Sruus
Y Moridsen
Insan
Philanthyor Magus
Here
Delegates Named for Hartford Convention
April 4 forecast lists delegates at large J Henry Roraback state chairman and national committeeman Charles Hoyting Clark Hartford James P Walsh Greenwich Samuel Prentiss Miss Katherine Byrne and Colonel Etwell of Roelyile as at large delegates. District delegates include John Hi Trumbull Plainville George W Kiett New Britain Henry Hunt Glastonbury with alternates listed in several districts.
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Hartford
J. Henry Roraback
Whole Heath
Charles Hoyting Clark
Hart
Liram Bingham
New Haven
James P. Walsh
Greenwich
Samuel Prentiss
Katherine ‘Byrne
Colonel Etwell
Roelyile
Puameia
John Hi Trumbull
Plainville
George W. Kiett
New
Helena of
Louis Aiiler
Lown
Ate Law - Carson Mechan
Redding
Ethur l. Otak Whittemor Agatyel
OW Kent
La Follette Leads in Wisconsin Primaries
In Wisconsin, La Follette leads the Democratic delegates contest with a large share to the national convention. The report lists delegate tallies and returns from precincts, noting McAdoo delegates and overall totals as the race for Democratic delegates at large moves toward the convention.
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LA Follette
Wisconsin
Milwauken
Cleyveland
Tetolletts
Precineta
Jaemocratic
New York
Vention Taileht
McAdoo
Georgia selects Coolidge delegates at state convention
At the Georgia state Republican convention in Atlanta on April 1, delegates at large were chosen to support the renomination of President Coolidge. The slate includes two African American delegates, reflecting the party’s mixed participation in the event.
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Atlanta
Lour
Soubiean National Econvention
Trestent Coolidge
Socaller
Republican Party
Georgia
Couple Shot Themselves After Fatal Standoff
Richmond man and his wife were shot to death during a police entry at 165 A North Third Street. Coroner reports both died from self inflicted gunshot wounds. one additional person unnamed was wounded. Investigators note the incident involves a nationally known writer and an apparent domestic tragedy.
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lLlolmes
Richmond
Tula
North Third Street
Connecticut Republicans Back Coolidge in 1924 Nomination
April 2 Hartford report describes Lt Governor Bingham declaring Coolidge the clear choice and urging support at the Republican state convention in Parson’s tonight. The crowd welcomed the keynote speaker with loud cheering as party harmony and reform were urged in the campaign.
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Hartford
Coolidge
Gothram Bingham
Publican
Parson’s
Sey
Cleveland
Connecticut
Ernor Bingham
Britain and U S Settle Consulate Dispute
London April 2 official note announces settlement of a dispute over the Newcastle consulate. Britain agrees not to insist on the charge against ex American vice consuls and recalls the recalled official. Kellogg letter signals intention to reopen the consulate with recognition.
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London
Assvei Press
Newei
United States
MacDonald Angeta
Cassydor Kellogg
Amerlegn
Newcastle
Kelloga
A. Smith
Econsat
Pirontier MacDonald
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Kaiser
Bridgeport Sunday Post
U. S
Justice Bureau
OIL Committee
Alex FH
Niuson
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Daugherty
Harry M. Daucharts
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SENP
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