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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1926
Page
8
Norwalk August primary days show calm amid factional fights for party control. Keene and Howard camps clash over delegate selections renewing town committee battles. Delegates named for state and congressional conventions, with ward results revealing Heart of the contested lines.
Greenwich Republicans select delegates for state county and senatorial conventions amid mixed local support. Oscar Hud Harold Burritt Broderick C Fiteh b and Turton DP lead the Greenwich slate with Meid Witham Hirsch also chosen. Delegates for congressional and senator conventions include Joseph Rush Wilton H Wesseib Mars J Smith and others.
In Redding on August 37 a peaceful Republican caucus presided by Frank Haw selected delegates for state and congressional conventions. Mrs. Lewelyn Warner served as meeting clerk. Delegates to the senatorial convention included Howes, Sanford, Hill, Cnurehill, Anderson, Banks, George Banks, and Harold Nielson. Mrs. Frank Moehan chaired the town committee. Derick Jtdtd reelected matho of the Republican Town committee.
In New Canaan on August 27, Republicans voted by acclamation at a caucus to pick a seven member town committee and to designate delegates to state and district conventions. Edward Rutledge chaired the caucus, with Walter Leod and George W. Duryea named as early convention delegates and other selections including Mrs. William Chashbn Mrs. Walter Stewart and Mo Adriance for various party conventions.
Weston August 27 report notes a local meeting in which residents of Weston chose a new town committee chair amid controversy. Senator Herwood was elected chairman of the Town Committee as opposition to an opponent recedes.
At Westport town hall on Aug 27 the Republican caucus reelected William Clark as town chairman and chose delegates including Alberta Jennings, Mrs Gorham, George P. Jennings, Oscar Lewis, Edward Perry, Joseph McGh, Mary Crawford, and Mary Toddard. About 190 attended with no opposition.
Shelton Aug 27 Special There was no controversy at the Republican caucus as delegates were chosen for upcoming conventions. A 25member town committee was elected with two changes from last year replacing Lina Strong and Dorothy Verrette with Edith Sherman and W C Appleby. John MU 1711 named town chairman and Alice Russ vice chair. Neal Russ became secretary treasurer. Delegates to the State Convention include Frank S Nettleton John A AU John Sinsahaugh and Anne W Mrs Katherine Cook as congressional delegate.
In Wilton Aug 27 a large Republican caucus chose town officers and delegates to multiple conventions this fall. J C Jackson faced opposition as town chairman with Mrs. Harry S Jennings as vice chair. Delegates named include John Davia, Miss Edith Richdate for Congressional. Captain Henry A F Young, Mrs. William J Fischer for district. Cleve Gyden, Mrs. Hayme, Comstock for district slots. Raymond and Mrs. Charles Ambier for probate. Delegates were not pledged but expected to back the regular Republican ticket.
John S. Thornhill won the position as first delegate at a candus with about 75 attendees in Brookfield Thornhill will attend the convention along with Robert Green chosen as escort delegate Other delegates named include Henry B Hanley James Lee Peter H Fennell Clark C Alma Brush Elizabeth Gamber William H Blackman Louis J Covil Green served as caucus chairman and William J Deehler as clerk
The town committee was elected with George Beers Charles Keller and Mrs Sylvia Hull named as members. A series of conventions followed naming officers including Charles D Marsh as chairman and Mrs Alvin Hall as vice chair with Arthur J Wheeler as secretary and treasurer.
Bethel Aug 27 State Auditor William Z Batley was unanimously chosen town chairman at the Republican caucus succeeding James Fowler who resigned after six years. About 100 attendees filled the town hall in a disorder free meeting Bailey to announce committee soon Harold Senior moderated and Herbert Webb was clerk Delegates were elected for state convention Charles Hart a Hart a Kyle Perry Sarman for congressional. county convention Yeadwell Judd. twenty fourth senatorial convention Adle Juld Minnie Hubrey WL Wright and George Smith among others.
Monroe Aug 27 Special The Republican caucus tonight had no contests. Dr Frank J Wales presided and Frederick Sherman was clerk. Delegates selected across levels include State convention William Mix and August Jacot. Congressional convention Elmer Read and Mrs. Aliee Curtis. County convention J Frank Olmstead and Mrs. Dalla Sherman. Senatorial convention John Burr, Mrs. Zaida Burr, George Lyon and Harry Gardner. Probate District convention Ambrose Hugh and Mrs. Grace E Wales. Town committee named.
Stamford voters backed the regular Republican organization over the Lincoln club in the state primary, electing all candidates and town committee members. About 20 police guarded the polls as ballots were counted. the regulars led 2,170 straight ballots to Lincoln’s 1,352 with 37 spoilt tickets.
Robert Sinclair chairs the group with J. Frank Olmstead and Edwarda Beardsley. The list also names Mrs Martha Johnston, Mrs Astella Joyce and Mrs Hattla Mix in the standing committee postings.
Darien held a quiet Republican caucus to choose its convention delegates with unanimity. Uninstructed slates named for state, county, congressional and twenty sixth senatorial conventions, led by officers Charles J. Williamson and Mrs Andrew Shaw, and clerk Elbert Brunner. Delegates were elected by the clerk casting one ballot.
In New Fairfield on August 27 a Republican gathering chose delegates for upcoming conventions. Mrs George M Neviva and Erick T Knapp were named to the State convention, Elizabeth Daunle and Frank Brown to the Congressional convention, with Joel Joyce Anna Harteh Jadas Benedict and Nicholas Rich as 24th Senatorial district delegates. Daniel E Deron and EB Cameron were chosen for the County convention, Arona Bigelow and Florence Huner for the Probate convention.
The party held last night elected Fidward Noth nagle as first delegate to the state convention with John Wrench and George Smith chosen as delegates to the county convention.
Peace prevails as Fairfield Republicans roll through a caucus electing a large committee and naming delegates to state, congressional, county, and senatorial conventions. The gathering discussed trimming the committee size in two years and settled on a broad slate including Clifford Banks Edgar Banks and many others.
A harmonious Danbury caucus, with approval from Republican leader Harry E. Mackenzie, selected delegates for state and county conventions this fall. William Gilbert is expected to be re-elected town chairman. Delegates to the 24th senatorial and other conventions include A. A. Hodahon, A. Davenport, Mrs. Wilda Carlson, Mrs. WarI Anderson, and others who will back the regular Republican ticket led by Governor Trimbull. County and probate conventions yield further nominees, including Judge Edmond Mason with cross-party endorsement anticipated.
New London August 27 AP Burrows Groton prosecuting attorney appears set for the Republican nomination to the 18th senatorial district covering New London city and Groton town after defeating Laula P. Allyn 284 to 164 in GOP caucuses. He has backing of New London delegates and is expected to secure acclamation at the forthcoming convention.
Lavery convened a brief town committee meeting where announced candidates for nominations were discussed informally. Delegates headed to the conventions unaltered and unafraid.
Wheeler dominates Stratford town meeting as Republicans reelect him as town chairman, endorse Wheeler for senator, and name a new mixed delegation. The crowded hall and heated exchanges with Morehouse and Old Guard supporters culminate in a swift four minute session and a reaffirmed slate for state, county, and town committees.
Edward Murray reported to Stratford police that three 21 year old men assaulted him near Stratford avenue and Kossuth Street while he waited for a ride. He was treated at Emergency Hospital for head and facial injuries after the blunt attack, which occurred as detectives investigated a hold up at 4063 Malin Street.
About 300 Republicans met in Milford to elect delegates for upcoming conventions. A dispute over appointing seven town committee members with three women prompted a special committee of six from each district to select nine named candidates. The committee's decision added the seven district picks as full town members, with Omar W. Piatt presiding and Fred M. Lyon as clerk.
During a Valencia bullfight a matador fixed his sword in a bull’s neck but the weapon flew from the ring and fatally struck an attendant in the chest, as the bull thrashed violently.
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