Secretary Daniels to Speak in Bridgeport on Election Support
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will address Bridgeport voters this evening at the armory to explain why they should back the Democratic ticket in the upcoming election. The speaker cites Navy achievements and wartime leadership, urging attendance and urging support for President Wilson and Democratic candidates.
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Bridgeport
Wilson
Daniels
Navy Department
United States Navy
Secretary of
Election Dives into Partisan Futures in Nation
Washington reports the looming 1926 election as a clash of reconstruction visions. Republicans seek House and Senate majorities, with Democrats defending key Senate seats in New Jersey New Hampshire Montana Ohio and Rhode Island. Major figures include James Hamilton Lewis Medill McCormick Hank Lewis Ford Newberry Rankin and Rankin campaigns hint at national policy shifts on labor utilities and foreign alliances.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Baltimore
House
Senate
South
Maine
Reconstruction
Congress
New Jersey
David Baird
Edge
Hughes
Wilson
Baird
OS. O. Heness
New Hampshire
George H. Moses
John B. Jameson
Gallinger
Moses
Jamieson
Eugene E. Reed
Henry W. Keys
Finais
James Hamilton Lewis
Medill McCormick
Mark Hanna
Lewis White McCormick
Theodore Roosevelt
Wal
McCormick
Michi
Henry Ford
Truman H. Newberry
Newberry
Ford
Michigan
Nevada
Anne Martin
Henderson
E. Roberts
New
M Martin
Miss Martin
Montana
Representa
Jeanette Rankin
Maries
Thomas J. Walsh
Oscar Lanstrum
South Dakota
C. V. Richart
Sterling
Rhode Island
Docrats
Ate
George TF. O'Shaunessy
P. Dent
Baron Bradford Colt
Capper
Kansas
Thompson
Seitor Borah
Idaho
Delauw
DuPont
Pate
Willard Saulsbury
Massachusetts
Gernor Walsh
Sena
House of
California
Ilinois
York
New York City
East Side
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Socialist Pa
Meyer London
Scott Nea
Morris Hillquit
Algernon
A Line O Cheer Poem About Time And Human Brotherhood
The verse extols the endless wealth in time and daily moments. It urges energy thrift and right use of the year month week day and hour as a free gift fueling noble cooperation among all people. It frames time as a resource to seize for the common good and progress.
At The Breakfast Table. War talk and election musings mix
A reflective piece blends wartime politics with everyday life. It lampoons pacific optimism, recalls Wilson policies, and questions leadership while noting hunger for peace. The author invokes Germany, Ludendorff, and the Kaiser, ending with a verse about the Kaiser and his cadre.
Revision of American Revolution Histories Urged by Bishop Gore
Bishop Gore told the Chamber of Commerce that school histories mislead youth about the Revolution. He argued for recognizing Britain and its parliament, Burke and Pitt, and noted how World War I has clarified the alliance with Britain. He cited millions of sacrifices and the shared fight to make the world safe.
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Bishop Gore
Chamber of Commerce
England
George III
Pitt
Burke
Fox
Britain
Tyrants Dethroned and Navy Secretary Daniels Visit
New York waiters strike over pay prompts hotels to hire women as servers and cooks. Patrons may welcome the change as better service. Bridgeport invites all to hear Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels at the State Armory tonight, urging support for the war effort. Mothers of sailors are urged to attend.
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New York
Gotham
Shore
Secretary Daniels
Bridgeport
State Armory
Mere Partisanship Sparks Presidential Plea
The piece criticizes Republican leaders for rabid opposition to administration policies. It cites their persistent partisan politics and quotes President Wilson urging citizens to heed his call to support national goals and unity in the coming year.
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Wilson
Questions on Germany's War Ends and Retribution Fears
A fragment reflects on why Germany faced questions about going to war. It contrasts temporary victories and praises with present fears of retribution, hoping for mercy while noting historic leadership's brutality.
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Germany
Hindenburg
Sica
A and B Operators Press for Retroactive Wages Action
At a Machinists Hall meeting the American and British Manufacturing Company workers voted to accept retroactive wage offers while filing a protest with the National War Labor Board. They demand action retroactive to May 1 and warn a general strike if delays persist. Samuel Lavit, business agent, warned that if one factory strikes others with unpaid retroactive pay will follow. The dispute stems from delays in board mediation and the absence of a War Labor Board chair, prompting calls for government intervention.
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Machinist’s Hall
National War Labor Bond
Raft
Samuel Lavit
Machinists’ Union
Sugar allotment increased to three pounds per person
Washington Oct 1 The sugar allowance of two pounds monthly per person for households was raised to three pounds a month effective tomorrow by Food Administrator Hoover The regulations now permit buying the entire month supply for a family at one time The relaxation follows beet sugar production in the west and cane crop in the south reductions in manufacturing demand and wider transport and public conservation efforts
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Washington
Hoover
The
Publica
Boy Struck by Auto Sustains Besken Leg
Richard Knealand, 13, of 18h Denver avenue, Briode port, is hospitalized with a fractured right leg after being struck by an automobile driven by Charles Felips of Fairfield shortly after 8:30 last night on Breaklawn Avenue. Felips was arrested for reckless driving. The injured youth was treated at emergency hospital where Dr. Burns reduced the fracture.
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Richard Knealand
Denver Avenue
Briodeport Hospital
Charles Felips
Fairfield
Dock
Felips
Reekloes
Breaklawn Avenue
Federal Agents Probe Grocers Sugar Shortage Inquiry
Federal agents inspected Bridgeport grocers including Clodomiro Petrucelli at 72 Hallett Street over reports of excess sugar storage and possible coercive purchasing. No charges have been filed while investigators continue to review Petrucelli's 1000 to 5000 pound stock and aim to determine if quantities violate regulations.
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United States Mood Administration
Bridgeport
Clodomiro Petruccelli
Hallett Street
Radvedi] Nik
Pistey Struck by Auto in Stratford Center
Frank Pistey of 1201 Pembroke Street sustained a fractured left arm and shoulder and a torn ear after being struck by an automobile driven by Gliver Osborne of 28 Melrose Avenue Tilick Reel shortly after 1 a m at Stratford and Central avenues. Osborne fled the scene but was later found by police and, by press time, was en route to report the accident. Pistey told Dr. Barns that Osborne appeared intoxicated.
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Frank Pistey
Pembroke stre@t
Bridgeport
Gliver Osborne
Melrose Avenue
Tilick Reel
Stratford
Central Avenues
Osborne
Pistey
B. F. Barns
Intervenes Hospital
Ele
New Labor Party Plans Two Major Rallies Today
The New Labor Party schedules two large rallies today with four speakers at the factory site in Amesican and a second gathering at the Remington Aras plant location. Speakers include David Clydesdale David Robbins Samuel Eavit and John i Kart as labor and policy issues draw attention from workers and party supporters.
Volunteers Aid Steadily Easing Bridgeport Flu Epidemic
Volunteers, led by Miss Margaret J. Stack of Hartford, take charge of Bridgeport nursing as flu cases rise to 1418 since the outbreak began. Dr. W H Brown reports favorable progress with seven hospital admissions at Hillside Home and three deaths, naming residents at Seaview Avenue, Stratfield Hotel, Spruce Street, and 715 Main Street as key contact points.
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Bridgeport
W. H. Brown
Department of Health
Hillside Home
Angelo Gitisien
Seaview Avenue
Geeta Kaymuaagy
Stratfield Hotel
Bella Goozenton
Spruce Street
Margaret JX. Stack
Hartford
Chile / Welfare department
State Council of Defense
Visiting Nurse Association
Main Street
Ri. & Sendtey
United States Publiceatth
Democrats Rally at Savoy Club This Sunday
Democratic voters to gather Sunday at the Savoy club for Italian rally with speakers Charles D. Lockwood Lynn W. Wilson Lester O. Deck George B. Chk and W. Hincks. Polish speaking Democrats to be addressed Sunday night at the Polish saloon hall Main Street and South Avenue.
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Savoy Club
Charles D. Lockwood
Stamford
Lynn W. Wilson
Lester O. Deck
Stratford
George B. Chk
W. Hincks
Main Street
Aruk South
Avranue
American Algerian Mission Arrives in Paris for Algeria Visit
An American mission arrived in Paris for a months long visit to Algeria. The party was impressed by Algeria s resources and prospects, justifying a future establishment. An Algerian governor appointed a mission to travel to the United States.
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Paris
Amer
Algeria
Sion
Culti Ted
United States
Captain Collins Held for Trial by British Authorities
Captain Collins faces transfer to Bombay for trial after arrest in Orleans for alleged theft of a pearl necklace valued at $125,000. The case, tied to British authorities, follows reports that Collins, who is married to the daughter of Samuel H. Wheeler of Bridgeport and Fairfield, proclaims his innocence.
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Glen Collins
Orleans
Bombay
India
Collings
Marrie
Samuel H. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Secretary Daniels to Attend Large New England Reception
Secretary of the Navy Daniels plans a Friday night reception in New England, a campaign stop where voters may hear him speak. President Wilson cannot persuade Congress to adopt the budget system, which would centralize appropriation bills under a single committee. Homer S. Cummings, Democratic National Committee acting chairman, monitors propaganda activity since his Washington trip.
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Psident Wilson
Wilson
Congress
Homer
Cummings
Stamford
Wasington
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