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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1920

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Prince Paul Calls Greeks to Elect New King

Ucclne Switzerland Oct 91 Prince Paul said acceptance of the Greek throne depends entirely on the Greek people. He stated the throne belongs to King Constantine and Prince George, and neither has renounced rights, with both leaving Greece for patriotic duty. He pledged to bow to the people's will and to the government’s conditions if renounced.

Ucerne Switzerland Prince Paul Veronity Constantine Gorge Sparta Greece George

Protest Ban on Parochial Schools in Detroit

About 100,000 Catholics from Detroit and nearby areas marched in a parade protesting a proposed Michigan constitutional amendment aimed at abolishing parochial and private schools. They attended a mass at Nayin Field where Bishop Gallacher spoke, warning that religious liberty was at stake ahead of the upcoming Thursday election.

Detroit Michigan Nayin Pield Gallacher

Four Killed by Gas in West 3rd Street Rooming House

Four persons were found dead from gas poisoning in a West 3rd Street rooming house. An accident detachment suspects a rubber hose connecting a gas jet to a radiator caused the leak. Victims include John Harold and another man aged 33, plus H. K. Lambert and B. H. Perkins of the ship Florida crew. Perkins hailed from Machanic Falls, Maine.

New York John Harold H. K. Lambert BH. Perkins Florida Perkins Merhanic Falls Maine

J M Lynch Dies At Home Here In Bridgeport

John M Lynch, vice president of American Hardware, died suddenly at 10730 Cottage Street. A native of Hascommon Ireland he emigrated in 1888 and settled in Bridgeport where he rose from papertoper to executive. He was 60 years old and survived by wife Gemailie and two children Mildred and Donald. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and belonged to Black Rock club and the Elka.

John M. Lynch American Hardware Company Cottage Street Hascommon Ireland America Bridgeport Paporter Lyon & Hindley Company Lyon & Grumman Company Chamber of Commerce Black Rock Club Elka Gemailie Mildred Donald Richmond College

Explosion Kills Eleven Men at Niagara Falls Tower

North Tonawanda October 31 Eleven men died in an explosion and ensuing fire at the Niagara Falls Power Company tower in O’Laclede as workers connected cables to generators. The overheating transformer sparked a blaze. five men were trapped and burned, others fled but were overcome or burned fleeing to the street. Ambulances carried the wounded to hospital where six later died.

North Tonawanda Nia«fara Falla Power Company Bix Niagara Power Company Le.tawer

West Virginia shooting leaves three in Mingo County

Williamson W Va Oct 31 Travis Horton of Thacker was instantly killed Matt Lester of Matewan was probably fatally injured and Doug Mounts and James Overstreet of Matewan were seriously hurt in three shooting assaults in Mingo County today Mounts and Overstreet are under indictment awaiting trial on charges linked to a recent fatal shooting at Matewan

Thousands Attend Last Rites for MacSwiney in Cork

In Cork on October 31 thousands of mourners including high church dignitaries and former volunteers gathered for the burial of Terence MacSwiney in a Republican plot at St Finbarrs cemetery. Armored cars and troops stood by, but the procession passed peacefully.

MacSwiney Cork Associated Press Pitavias Terence MacSwinty St. Finbarr’s Cemetery St. Mary’s Cathedral She ‘Ody MacCurtain Joséph Murphy Henry of Cashel St. Mary's Cathedral Cohn Jan Archbishord Clane Perth Australia Barry Hobart Tasmania Browne Cleryne O'Sullivan Kerry Foley Ballarat Fogarty Killaloe

Boston Honors M'Swiney Memory

Boston residents massed in silence to honor Terance MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork and hunger strikers Michael Fitzgerald and Joseph Murphy who died in prison. A 200000 strong crowd listened to US Senator David Walsh on Boston Common as 500 veterans escorted three black hearses bearing the hunger strikers.

Boston Greater Terance MacSwiney Corts Michael Fitzgerald Joseph Murphy Iridh Palace Flag Star Hill Boston Common United States David I. Walsh Huncer Alvieton Hallong

Mass Meeting in New York Honors Terence MacSwiney

More than 48 000 people fill the Polo Grounds to honor Terence MacSwiney and protest British actions in Ireland. Eamon de Valera attends and is cheered for over 30 minutes before Friends of Freedom for India members stage a brief protest with banners. Speakers include Governor Smith Mayor Hylan and other political figures.

New York Polo Grounds Terence MacSwiney Wilson Drin Friends of Freedom For India Syaith Hylan Dridies Piero Malona Candida Wavernors Clensy

Irish protest over MacSwiney death at Friends of Irish Freedom event

A large crowd at the Casino heard resolutions denouncing the deaths of Lord Mayor MacSwiney and others as barbarous and inhuman. They urged Colby to seek the hunger strikers' release and sent copies to relatives. Speakers included James A. Burke and John E F Donnelly with Rev. Thomas F Burke. A parade began at Hibernian hall led by the Coast Artillery band.

MacSwiney Joseph Murphy Michael Fitzgerald Cork Hall Colby Humanity Friends of Irish Freedom Firegerald Murphy Jamey A. Burke Sina _Weindr Daal Eireann Trish Mid Tipperary Beltast Hall Burke

Sinn Fein Youth Hanged in Ireland at Mount Joy

Kevin Barry an 18 year old Sinn Fein member was hanged at Mount Joy prison Dublin after a British court martial for taking part in an attack on soldiers at Mons brewery. Lloyd George discussed a possible reprieve with Dublin's lord mayor by telephone at midnight. The crowd prayed through the night.

London Kevin Barry Mons Bréwery Dublin Mount Joy Ireland Lloyd George Dubin Barry

Rabbi Driven to Follow Bride Who Ended Life

In Poughkeepsie a mass meeting condemned Rabbi Joseph Louwisch for coercing Sheva Leine Louwisch into annulling their marriage after years of privation altered her appearance. Uncle Benjamin Rabalsky urged the rabbi to face conscience and follow his bride, while denying revenge and pledging to reopen proceedings November 8.

Poughkeepsie Girt Fray Joseph Louwisch Sheva Le+ yine ‘Louwisch Joseph Lowwisch Benjamin Rabalaky Rabel Jozeph Morschauer Rabalsky Russia Jere Sheva America Bieve Louwitsch Merala Poughkeepala Poland

Hold Ceremonies At Former Wilcox Home

An anniversary ceremony at the former Wilcox home on Borough Beach featured Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s washes mingled with those of her late husband Robert Wilcox. Edwin Markham and George Tt. Montgomery gave addresses as the event observed about a year after her death.

Branford Ella Wheeler Wilco Robert Wilcox Wilcox Bhorl Beach Edwin Markham George Tt. Montgomery

Bailey Urges State Police Aid Dry Officers in Connecticut

The talk cites $3,000,000 in whiskey and 109 cars seized by 20 federal agents since Prohibition began, arguing local authorities were inactive. Yale Professor William Galley criticizes lax enforcement and urges legislative changes to Volstead Act easing penalties. He warns of consequences if saloons reopen and alcohol strength rises, calling for clear public policy and better policing to prevent widespread drinking.

Connecticut William Gailey Yale University Congregational Church Forum Stratford Bailey Hamilton Holt New York The Independent Boston Holt League of Nations Profaasor Baller General Assembly

Ohio in focus as nation awaits election results

Washington observers say Ohio remains pivotal in the 1920 race with Cox needing its 24 electoral votes to win while Harding could lose Ohio yet still secure a majority. Senator Borah forecasts Harding will win Ohio by at least 100000 votes tonight.

Gov Cox Buckeye Harding Senate Brandegee Washington Ohio Senator Harding Woodrow Wilson White House Borah

Leaders rest before ballot in New York campaign

In New York on October 31 leaders and workers of the two great parties rest ahead of a final vote setting tomorrow. Campaign activity is limited for the Sabbath though chairmen of the Republican and Democratic national committees stay at headquarters part of the day. Each predicts their candidate will win. No pre election statement from other parties. Senator Bar ding closes his campaign speeches.

New York Socialist Farmer-Lazar Prohibétion Social Lab Barding MEK

Republicans Eyeing Big Senate Gains In Key States

In a tight nationwide Senate battle Ohio stands as pivotal as Republicans expect to net at least three seats, potentially expanding their majority from two to eight or more. Other battlegrounds include California Colorado Connecticut Idaho Indiana Kentucky Maryland Missouri Nebraska New York North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Utah Wisconsin, with eight seats Republicans defend and eight Democrats fight to hold. The California race sees Republican unity boosting prospects after a divided party six years ago, while South Dakota sees Governor Mordecai benefiting from a split field as Senator Johnson faces re election prospects. In Colorado the impact hinges on independent Penrose S Thomas who rejects the Democratic platform on the League of Nations.

Ohio United States Senate California Colorado Connecticut Idaho Indiana Kentucky Maryland Missouri Nead New York North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Utanan Wisconsin Southkota Republcan Mordecki Republica Johnson Penstorn S. Thomas Acad League

Harding Final Statement Rejects Article Ten

Marion Ohio October 31 Senator Harding issued a final campaign statement to the American people stressing two main issues in the coming election foreign policy and domestic policy. He argued the Paris League of Nations would bind the U S with obligations and urged that Republicans oppose such alignment while Democrats say yes. He claimed the public already answered no and accused Democrats of deceiving voters about the Republican stance. He also contrasted Wilson era policies with a constructive Republican program and urged Republicans to support a Senate ready for a united America.

Marion Ohio Harding Paris League of Nations League of Nations Toms Inwen Senate America States United States Republican Party League Nations Phe Iesde Ae

Cox Denounces Harding Fight Over Treaty in Senate

Dayton Ohio October report says Governor Cox rested at his home in Toledo before a final campaign speech. He urged that a Harding victory would block ratification of the peace treaty, warning of controversy and confusion, while claiming broad support for joining the League.

Dayton Cox Tralia Gnd Toledo Aly White New York Sanpai Harding

Audit Bureau of Circulations brings clarity to ad data

The piece shows how advertisers faced uncertainty from unreliable publisher figures until the Audit Bureau of Circulations developed a systematic distribution analysis. It argues that verifiable data dispels the darkness of advertising claims and ensures publishers’ statements are credible.

A . Ia Audit Bureau of Circulations

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