Economic clash fears as Irish factions threaten boycott
Dublin reports indicate a rising economic war between north and south Ireland. Catholic workers were expelled from shipyards by Protestant colleagues, and western towns may boycott Belfast goods. Ulster fears loss of southern capital supporting northern industry as Ireland tensions escalate. Archbishop Mannix welcomed with bonfires in Cork. freedom of Cork proposed.
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South Ireland
Dublin
Associated’ Press
Ulster
Irish Times
Gach
Western
Ireland
Indus
Belfast
The
of Ireland
Satf
Mannix
Australas
Cora
Cork City
Llan Fein
Freedom of Cork
Cork Corporation
Stop Emigration Decree To Impose Irish Prohibition
Queestown urban council announces a decree to prohibit emigration from Ireland without written authority. The Irish republic’s home secretary says the measure will be issued by the Dail Hireann. Irish trades unions congress condemns the arrest of James Larkin as a gross outrage demanding his immediate release in the workers’ name.
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Queenstown
Ireland
Home Secretary
Irish Republic
Dail
Hireann
Hce
Stenncesy
Queestown Urban
United Stars
James Larkin
Scrika
Irish Trades Unis Congress
Reland
New Railway Rates Take Effect August Twenty sixth
Washington dispatch reports freight and passenger fares to rise, shifting dates from August twenty nine for passengers and twenty five for freight. Officials say Canadian authorities will be asked to approve the new U S rates. Carrier tariff experts cite delays in preparing blanket schedules as the reason for postponement.
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Washington
American Railream
Canadian Railway Commissioners
United States
Dominion
Interstate Commerce Commission
Altroc P. Taom
Association of Railway Executives
Anadan Sailways
Wilson's Campaign Position Creates Bipartisan Suspense
Washington dispatch reports both parties unsettled by Wilson's standing in the upcoming campaign. Democrats seek how closely Cox will align with Wilson and the president’s allies, while Republicans aim to cast Wilson as the primary campaign target. The interwoven stakes hinge on Cox’s acceptance speech, political loyalties, and inevitable maneuvers as McAdoo’s role looms.
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Wilson
Mark Sullivan
Cox
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Warner Favored as GOP Nominee in Danbury Meeting
Danbury Republicans assemble for Merritt gathering to back Judge Warner for governor nomination. Local chairmen say Walsh likely sidelined as upstate and machine politics shape the choice. Attending are Robinson and others with State Central Committeeman Connor slated to speak alongside Curators and guests including Governor Holcomb and Senator Brandegee. Merritt's presidential bid looms as Danbury engineers push for his senate renomination.
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Donsld
T. Ware Salisbury
Bovinson
Rabinson
Danbury
Warner
Hartford
Eee
Robinson
James J. Walsh
Greenwich
Fairfield County
Upstate
Frank EB. Ballard
Bridgeport
Walsh
W&s
Rovinson
Wiliam E. See- Jey
J. AH. Rebingon
Jacob A.courtade
Theodore, Steiber
Farmer Concreasman Chandler
New York
Marcus H. Holcomb
Frank B. Brandegee
Schuyler Merritt
Stamford
United States Senate
Newspaper Delivery Notice for Bridgeport Papers
If you fail to receive your Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or if you do not get your paper on time, contact the circulation department to arrange replacement delivery and confirm the correct subscription details.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Harding and Labor Leader Cenfer Harding in Ohio
Marion Ohio August conference between Senator Harding and labor leader T O Connor of Buffalo president of the International Longshoremen s Association. O Connor backs Harding saying a change of administration is needed to restore confidence. He notes labor wants a square deal and aims to avoid entanglement with European concerns. New of Indiana also discussed front porch campaign handicaps and historical comparisons to Harrison and McKinley campaigns.
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Marion
Harding
T. ¥. O'Connor
Buffalo
International Lonsshoremen’s Association
O'Connor
New
Harrison
O'Con
Cox to Be Guest At Picnic Outing
Governor Cox Democratic presidential candidate will be guest of honor at the Geom City Democratic club picnic at Shiloh ten miles north of Dayton. He will not discuss national politics, focusing on reminisces of his state career. He remains unsure about attending Roosevelt Hyde Park ceremonies and aims to support Mr Roosevelt as the principal Democratic figure.
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Dayton
Cox
Geom City
Democratic Club
Shiloh
We Tennessee
Tegislaturs
George Bass
Democratic National Committee
Tennessee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Commodore 2. G. Benedict
New York
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Wicon
Paper suits from Germany steel clothing costs in England
Washington reports that German made paper suits arrive in England to cut clothing costs. Vendors claim the outfits are durable and English styled, sold cheaply per suit. Large shipments are sent to India and South America, with expectations of frequent consignments.
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Washington
Germany
England
Commarce
Lanédun
Fem
Hatland
India
South America
London
Bus Accidents Decrease in TrolLEyless City
Police headquarters Bristre port report for July 27 to August 1 notes 56 total accidents with fifteen jitney or non jitney cases. Prior week July 18 to 24 shows both jitneys and trolleys in separate counts. Overall, injuries minor, and officials say removing trolleys may skew year over year comparisons while bus incidents decline.
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Bristreport
MAYORS PROBERS READY FOR WORK ITHEYS IMPROVE
The mayor's investigating committee forms to study the traffic situation and push standardized bus service rules. Patsy Uitehfeld named chairman with H. Bullard as secretary. Aldermen Brown Geotrs Bevans and Mr. Dillon to join. The group will work from the Manufacturers' Building State street with a full fall plan, no piecemeal hearings.
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Ditney Association
Patsy T. Uitehfeld
H. Bullard
Arthur Brown
E. Heonard
Real Whisky Truck Stirs City Crowd at Police HQ
A packed Briggeport crowd along Pairfield Avenue watched a large truck carry 300 cases marked whisky and labeled Sunny Brook and Hermitage. Rumor of rum runners swirled as the convoy crept toward police headquarters, in a scene echoed by onlookers and officers. Police considered the cargo legal, while many speculated on enforcement and timing.
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Briggeportera
Pairfield Avenue
Booze to Be Hardest Thing to Buy Says Prohibition Chief
New York reports United States commissioner of prohibition John F. Kramer arrived from Washington to inspect liquor sales. He predicts liquor will be hardest item to obtain within a month, citing orders to local officers to refuse all permits to wholesale liquor dealers as the main source of illegal traffic.
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New York
Wais- Key
John F. Kramer
United States
Bridgeport Guardsmen to Attend Niantic Camp
About two hundred Bridgeport men of the Connecticut State Guard will leave the city Monday August 9 at 8:05 AM to attend the annual camp at Niantic. A mess Sergeant and two cooks from each company will depart Sunday to prep for the camp arrival.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut State Guard
Niantic
Gecia
Swift Developments In Europe Engage Serious Attention Of America
Washington dispatches report Poland’s dire plight and a Soviet backed Warsaw crisis as the United States maintains neutrality. Officials cite no shift from aloof stance despite Polish pleas for aid and recent Soviet proclamations. War talks and armistice hopes fade amid conflicting reports on battles and Polish resistance in Eastern Galicia and around Bialystok.
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America
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Poland
Warsaw
United States
Prince Lubormirsid
Russia
Czecho-Slovakia
Thiroalov
Ruesig
Waa
State Department
Bialystok
Weinity
Szczucin
Lomas
Narew
Ponzi Fears His Own Success Declares He Will Not Reopen Offices
Boston August 3 Charles Ponzi famed money wizard of Pie Alley says he will not reopen his offices. He explains his fear is not of law or failure but that his overwhelming success would be too much to handle. He sits with his wife Rosie in the sun parlor of the home he built. He notes another fear that preventing him from resuming his old operations is his belief that announcing a return would mislead investors.
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Boston
Wall Street
LY Lorby A. Jacobs
Rosie
Danke
Slawson Seeks 10 High School Teachers for Fall Return
Superintendent Samuel J Slawson announces a nationwide hunt for ten high school teachers to ease a looming shortage as the school prepares to reopen in the fall. He plans to return Thursday and hopes his search yields success while also seeking a male principal for Birenum school. Carrie A Seelye, former principal, retires with the class. Changes include Mary O Toolen moving to Pranklin y School and Alice W Gamabe becoming principal, with Ida G Bolyea to Staples school as principal. Katherine L Wizpatrick becomes critic at Normal school and Grace B Liddle moves to Jefferson as principal, with Mattie Gilmore retiring.
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Samuel J. Siawson
New England
Ofice
Board of Curation
Slaweon
Birenum School
Carrie A. Seelye
Mary O'Toole
Staple School
Prankliyn School
Jefferson School
Mattie IX Gilmore
Adiemicans IV Moscow Appeal to State Dept
Two Americans marooned in Moscow appeal to the State Department through the chargé d affaires in Stockholm, seeking return to the United States amid tensions in Soviet Asia as the Moscow affair unfolds.
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Adiemicans IV
Moscow
New York
Aus
Frasia
Nave
State Department
Stockholm
Zavald
United States
Owen Moore Sings Love For Mary Amid Warsaw Occupation
The report notes Owen Moore declares continued love for Mary Pickford amid claims of Warsaw being fixed for August 9 under Solshevilet forces. A London Times dispatch cites Berlin cables reporting military moves and personal backstory, including Moore referencing hopes for divorce legitimacy and lingering affection.
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London
Warsaw
Solshevilet
London Times
Berlin
National Zeitung
Paten
Grogn
Mornin
Rermane
Mary Pickford
England
Torenern Army
He Galtara
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