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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1920

Page

5

Republicans Sweep Bridgeport City Aldermen Race

Howard F. Bryant won the First district as a Republican alderman, defeating Democratic incumbent Milgolm MacPayden. John W. Ripbert, James T. Reynolds, Wilbert Sanford, and Tyneat W. Reighert also secured Republican seats in the Board of Aldermen across multiple districts. The slate notes Bryant is 35, a plumber from State Street. Ripbert is 37, Logan Brothers staff, involved in local clubs. Reynolds is 42, American Tube & Staining Co. executive. Sanford is a building contractor. Reighert is 27, New England Ice Cream executive. Bruce, Knapp, Hamilton, and Martin further indicated long-standing Republican control with local civic ties.

Howard F. Bryant Milgolm MacPayden Bnd Republican Club Munter Plumbers James T. Reynolds Saird Cistrinh Heigh American Tube & Staining Co Mancock Avenue

Unique-Every Man Republicans sweep city aldermen

The city elected 12 Republican aldermen in a rare party unity. The new board begins term in December with no Democratic opposition, distributing seats across districts from First to Twelfth and promising action as a unit on party measures.

Hodge Bryane Beers Hibpert Stont Reynolds Randy Reichert Lyon Prigo Moore Knapp and Connor Eamileon D'Wike Martin and McCormick Linford and Koeghiss Kisco Baker Blackham William 4H. Brown Celdwell R. Arthur Brown

Garlick Aide Prosecutor Cleared in City District Seat Fight

T Eavie Garlick, assistant district attorney, was cleared from contention for the 22st seat amid a dispute with Joseph Monstalh. Known to local lawyers and city officials, Garlick served as Valentine in the late war.

T. Eavie Garlick Cleoted Sonntoy Joseph Monstalh Wery Wensentine

White House Stile Hopes for Victory in Far West

In the wake of early returns from the East and Middle West the White House remained confident the Democratic ticket could still win. Reports from Breakenridge Long suggested Missouri senator prospects favored by at least 25,000 votes, while California Democratic leaders sent encouraging signals.

White House Far West Washington East Middle West Reakencidge Long Missouri California

Harding sweeps Illinois by near half million

Chicago dispatch reports Senator Harding won Illinois by about 500000, with Dunk County in Chicago totaling over 200700. Republicans claim the sweep places all Republican state candidates in office as results trickle in from the election in progress.

Harding Illinois Chicago Bilnoix

Wilson's Home District Backing Harding Strongly

Princeton based report notes President Wilson's home district favored Harding and Coolidge decisively. The fragment cites local reaction and results showing support for the Republican ticket amid ongoing political emphasis in the district.

Wilson Harding Princeton Noody

End of Period of Words Coolidge Speech Sparks Patriotism

Boston November 2 Gov Coolidge hailed the Republican victory as the start of an era of national honor and real patriotism. He argued the campaign had moved from words to deeds, praising Harding’s leadership and vowing return to the Constitution and principled governance. Mrs Coolidge thanked supporters and spoke on women’s role in the election.

Boston Govvernor Coolidge Jauudstide Telatopsuip Thia Is Record Harding Rannot Glens Conlidge Filip West Marion Harding Tina Mate Mascochsetta Bire Raye Amery H J

Claim Increased Socialist Vote

The Socialist party shows an increased vote across regions, with Otto Granafetter stating gains despite some pockets of strength for opponents. Early returns indicate a higher Socialist presence in key precincts, while other races show varied support and reelections in local contests.

Clicagg Soctadet Party Otto Granafetter Socialist Parts Associated Press Barry Revurna BiAgaterte Bugeoe Atlanut Fon

West Virginia Vote Outcome Remains Uncertain

In Charleston WV the daily returns show a close contest for governor. The count hints at Montgomery the Non Partisan candidate leading his two regular opponents amid disputed results and a wary state.

Charleston West Vigyals Eithes Paris Che Dokat Marke MD Sedm Montgomery Helrans

Hays Declares Voters Favor Republican Direction

New York report quotes Republican National Committee chair New York as stating the American people show overwhelming support for the party’s course in state matters. He frames recent returns as evidence of broad unity among citizens on leadership and policy direction.

New York I Flys Republican National Republic

Fragmented OCR Note on Fraternal and Social Orders

The readable text lists names and affiliations with various fraternal and benevolent orders, including mentions of Phasea L. Borris and several organization titles, but the fragmentary OCR provides no clear event date place or outcome. The readable portions hint at memberships and societal groups rather than a concrete news item.

Town of Westfield 15 About to Become City

Westfield Massachusetts voters move toward adopting a city charter after a town form of government. The action would shift municipal structure, with planning and governance changes under a new city charter. Public notices indicate a referendum timeline and necessary steps for transition.

Westfield Wehsprield Mass Telietiod Luiselpalaficesa

Carpenters Narrow Escape After Workplace Accident

A carpenter identified as Frederick Ruister, age 50, was nearly killed when his machine veered off the road and overturned this morning. He escaped serious injury after the machinery landed atop him, with emergency crews responding to the scene.

Prederick Ruister Carpenter Tiny

McKinley Victory Tilt in Boston Shows Republican Sweep

Boston news reports indicate McKinley defeats Bryn in a citywide contest as Republicans secure a large plurality. Early returns suggest about 15 000 margin, with Cox and Wilson dynamics noted. Several congressional races show Republican gains while Democrats face losses, including Olney defeated by Gow.

Boston McKinley Bryn c Wilson Nimour Hanol Harding Cox Wilson Voro Ughost Wayly Congress Galeressman Firelaty Sis Repu Olney

Georget Chunk Incident Shocks Scruqurial District

A garbled report notes a dramatic event in the scruqurial district involving Georget Chunk and a Monplish figure. The text references a knee strike near an eye and a listed wife Avdra POAC Arginine, though many details remain unclear due to OCR damage.

Liwad Ss

Zayas Leads Cuba Presidential Contest In Havana

Fragmentary text from Havana reports Zayas leads presidential race in Cuba with mentions of provinces and coalitions. Vague data and garbled lines reference Miguel Libis and Suman Ge Ceri with unclear figures or dates.

Havana Cub Marees Coalition Imibbia Fraser Miguel

New Hampshire Claimed by G O P by 36000

The report states the GOP claims victory in New Hampshire by a 36 000 plurality with Brown elected governor by a margin around 80 000 in a nationwide roll up, citing state headquarters and public reaction across regions.

New Bampshire Congrad Novi Se Republicat al Moses RS United States Brown Bovernor

Illinois 560000 For Sen Harding in early returns

Early returns from Illinois show Harding leading by about 500000 with a 250000 edge in total across the state. In Chicago, Harding’s margin surged and Cox trailed by roughly five to one in some districts as Republican gains spread statewide. The Socialist vote surpassed four years ago, while scattered write ins and partial tallies limited full results.

Obifago Illinois Eas Liestonisht Wilham Waly Thompson Marding Cox Chicape Jamies Wamiley Len Small Huaiblican Ascordibe Te Sanuntor Democrate National Clen Rosene V. Déos Erly Dede Parlay Christensen Pyrmerebor Capdlelate

Coolidge Forecasts State Victory Amid Campaign Turmoil

A garbled report from KEW in Boston centers on former Sprucer W. Weerst and Governor Coolidge predicting a Republican win. It mentions costs, city support, and county results with unclear figures, citing Harding era political tensions and party leaders urging support.

W. Weerst Magda Coolidge Boston Coyse Savjangt Cgamniloeeman A. Ty Heet Kentucky Harding Wweul Lewis Weno Shove Seady Shovet

Cannon seeks twentieth third term in eighteenth Illinois seat

The report states Joseph G Cannon, representing the eighteenth Illinois district, will run for what appears to be his twenty third term in Congress. Rounding out the fragment, Jon Cannon and Danniter reference local political figures in a campaign context amid November timing.

Danniter Joseph G. Cannon Illinois ratirns Tonl_ar. Jr Congress

Republican Landslide in City Sweeps All Democrats

A sweeping city election produced broad Republican victories across races including probate judge Paul Miller defeating Joseph Devine, and Governor Cox’s party suffering a landslide loss. Mayor and aldermanic races favored Republicans with large margins, reshaping the local political landscape.

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Local candidates win in district races amid landslide totals

In last night’s elections Ver vite nod and Wither led in key districts as Garlick won the 1st district seat and Delaney secured the 4th. The district spans Sixth Seventh Elphis and Lilivent, with Clark, White, and others tallying decisive votes and Republicans topping Democratic rivals Clancy and Silverstein in several contests.

Niey Renee T. Gallagher Savanth Elphis Lilivent Ghallinger George Clark White Clark Tango City WLS Do Witpatrick C.D. Hearts Republiccans Frank J. Clancy Harry Silverstein

Ohio Republican Leading Harding Victory In Early Returns

Early returns from Ohio show a Republican plurality for Warren G Harding with figures suggesting a large statewide lead. Reports from Columbus and Marion indicate Harding ahead by about 100000 to 360005 in key precincts, while Cox trails in the early tallies.

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