Final Order for Voting Speeds Polls Ahead of Election
Voting machines given to moderators as 296 election officials sworn in. Factories cooperate, releasing workers at intervals to vote, aiming to avert congestion at polling places. Republicans predict a 12,000 margin in Bridgeport. Democrats forecast 4,000. Campaign preparations include a victory parade band for Davis. Progressive candidates La Follette and Wheeler attract support among some voters.
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Alfred W. Burdick
F Coolidge
Dawes
Tringham
Trumbull
John J. McGuinness
Bridgeport
McGuinness
Hirada
Davis
Clairman Burdick
Atwater
Robert M. LaFollette
Burton Wheler
Hunger Strike Breaks Up City Boy Bandit Ring
George Dubord, 19, of 1441 Seaview Avenue, among five youths arrested for burglaries and holdups, fainted in his police cell after refusing meals during confinement following a hunger strike that disrupted operations at the city police headquarters last night.
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George Dubord
Band of Five
Seaview Avenue
Marka. Gildea
Gildea
Hin
Young Diebard
John HM. Regan
Dubord
Joseph Katuska
Waterview Avenue
George Dinga
Church Atten
Frank Turechek
Bali
Bridgeport
Opposition to Lincoln ally offers ride with Coolidge
A report notes an 1861 opponent of Lincoln offered to ride with Coolidge and Lincoln’s neighbor cast a vote for Davis. Other items mention a governor backing a disabled veterans fundraising drive, and various statewide and city news briefs across Connecticut.
Eliza beth Randi limps into port after collision at sea
The four masted schooner Elizab eth Randi of Georgetown Maine arrived at Vineyard Haven with bow sprit gone and sails torn after colliding with the steamer Warwick Hall of New York in Vineyard Sound at dawn. Warwick Hall continued on with slight damage while the Band will be towed to New Haven.
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U. S. Trenton
New Fore
Liex Ericson
Bua
Florida
Page
Chicago
Limma
Stadio
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Elizabeth Randi
Georgetown
Maine
Vineyard Sound
Warwick Hall
New York
Torrey
Novska
Harwick Hall
Tre Band
New Haven
Con
Chevenne
N.S
Defunct Broker Sentenced Ten Years in Federal Court
Boston Dispatch reports George Fit Fledmond head of GW Redmond & Co sentenced to ten years in a federal penitentiary in Atlanta for using the mafia to defraud. He had diverted about 309,000 of the firm’s assets and has been jailed for months for contempt. Appeal was filed.
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Boston
Nav
George Fit Fledmond
GW. Redmond & Co
Federal
Atlanta
Federal Court
Enurk
Train Strikes Bus Killing Eleven at Newport Crossing
In Newport Virginia, a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train struck a crowded bus at Lee's Crossing near Hampton. Eleven people were killed and four injured, including four-year-old Mary Dixon and Virginia Wade. Survivors include R M Rand and Joseph Huggett with severe injuries and skull fractures. The bus was demolished and several bodies were identified only by jewelry and personal belongings.
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Newport: News
Chesapeake and Ohio
Lee's Crossing
Hampton
Ployd Insley
Kert “Firman
Gilbert
Tiley
William, Forest
David J. Hopkins
E. Frost
J. F. Purmen
Mary’ DB. Dixon
Mary Dixon
East Messick
East Messick, and Mrs. J. 5
Cowherd
Virginia
Wade
R. M. Rand
Joseph Huggett
William Dixon
Louise Dixon
Rand
Huggett
Dixon
Lincoln Opponent Favors Davis
Joseph L. Bayette a Civil War veteran at 1167 Park Avenue, who voted for Lincoln and will cast his 16th presidential vote for Calvin Coolidge, is countered by William J. Winn of 1297 Park Avenue who says he voted for Stephen Douglas and Democratic tickets in the past and will ride to the polls with Bayette to vote for John W. Davis while Bayette votes Coolidge.
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Joseph L. Bayette
Park Avenue
Lincoln
Calvin Coolidge
William J. Winn
Mr. Bayette
Mr. Winn
Stephen Douglas
Alice
John W. Davis
Bayette
Coolidge
Ex Mayors Embrace Before Common Council Defeat and Gas Station Debate
Two former mayors, Fred Atwater and Clifford B. Wilson, publicly joined hands before the Common Council in opposition to a proposed gasoline station at Fairfield and Clinton avenues. The chamber crowd heard lengthy protests as speakers urged action against the Doheny owned station amid a Teapot Dome era backdrop.
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Fred’ Atwater
Board of Aldermen
Handa
Clifford B. Wilson
Fairfield
Clinton Avernues
Chambersas
Teapot Ve
David S. Day
Clinton and
Falrasid
Day
Wilson
Mr. Atwater
Joshua Melzer
David W. Price
W. Hl, LaPield
Irving L. Smith
Wisden
Palace Theatre
Doheny
Italians Enthusiastic Parade Supports Bridgeport Campaign
A large Italian Republican march in Bridgeport mobilized over 500 residents across three districts to a rally led by Louis E. Richards. Speakers including Paul Della and John T. King urged tariff protection and highlighted contrasts with Democratic and Progressive conventions. Frances A. Pallotti campaigned for Secretary of State with confidence in victory.
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Pallotti
Delia
Bridgeport
Deay
Louis EH. Richards
Paul Della
Valians
Della
Sperty
la Follette
King
John T. King
Republican
Tyamouvatlo
Conegrees
Entire Town Will Vote for Coolidge in Somerset
SOMERSHT VI Nov 3 This town plans to be first in the country to announce its presidential vote tomorrow. Mrs Joan Taylor says all eight voters have agreed to support President Calvin Coolidge. The eight voters, four women and four men, will be at the polls at 6 AM. With all present the result will be announced immediately after they are counted. Four years ago Somerset aided.
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Somersht
Joan Taylor
Calvin Coolidge
Somerset Aiding
Stratford Abandons Straw Vote On School Bonds
Stratford cancel s informal poll on a 435 060 bond issue to finish a new high school addition after Attorney General Healy and town counsel confirm the move could conflict with state and national election laws. The School Board plans to seek support from residents to push the bond through without a formal vote.
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Stratford
Frank E. Healy
Healy
USA
Seven Voters Sworn In By Board Of Selectmen
Seven new electors sworn in yesterday by Selectman Michael Jassogna as voters eligible since the last selectmen session. Of twelve named, only seven appeared to take the oath. six men and one woman among the attendees. Individuals include Charles Neary who came of age and took the oath, and others such as Mary McGowan, Georgia Meeker, Armand Lattin, John Sunderland, Horace Knight, Theodore Gronberg, and J. F. Gaydos who did not appear.
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Board of Selectmen
Michael Jassogna
J. F. Gaydos
North
Washington Avenue
Charles DH. Neary
Fourth Street
Mary McGowan
Harbor Avenue
Georgia A. Meeker
Logan Strent
Armand
J. Lattin
Wood Avenue
John Sunderland
Pemproha Street
Horace BH. Knight
Wallfield Avenue
Theodore H. Gronberg
Iranistan Avenue
Train Runover Fatality in Stamford Yard
WF C McAttee of 168 Berkshire Avenue Bridgeport, age 35, was fatally injured in a freight yard when a train backed up and toppled him from a car. He died at 11 pm after four cars passed, mangling his body. he had asked companions to accompany him to the hospital.
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Ling
Trac
Attee
Candidate Dies On Eve Of Election Day
Boston November 4 State Representative William A Candy a candidate for reelection died suddenly at his home in the Jamaica Plain district today The death leaves a vacancy and shocks local voters and opponents in the race for the upcoming election.
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Boston
William A. Candy
Jampica Plain
Aeryner
Mani
Radio debate marks election eve historic moment
President Coolidge urges voters to act on conscience and vote tomorrow. He stresses the ballot as the sovereign tool of self-government, warning that abstention allows other forces to govern. He calls for participation without party ties to preserve freedom and country.
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Mamerica
Davis Broadcasts Issues For Judgment Of People
New York dispatch reports John Davis addressing a tiny audience in a dim room as part of his final campaign radio effort. He urged voters to weigh right and wrong beyond party, condemning public corruption and stressing national welfare over partisan gain. The broadcast, aired across stations, aimed to reach every state with a closing appeal before election day.
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Davis
Lowdon
Charge Kinsnmnon
Pegai
Massachusetts
Senate
Era
Chicago
Butler
Strongek
Bingham
Coolidge
Connecticut
New York
John
United States
America
Theodore Roosevelt
Election Returns Bulletin At The Telegram Office
Election returns will be bulletined tonight from The Telegram at 140 Middle Street. A stereopticon screen will display results at Rockwell & Company’s Middle Street sidewalk, courtesy of the management. Bridgeport results will be known soon after the six o'clock closing. national tallies follow later from western states.
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Middle Street
Rockwell & Company
Bridgeport
Election Eve Weather And Victory Claims Across Parties
Washington reports fair weather forecast for election day and record turnout as Coolidge Davis and La Follette claim momentum. Radio address from White House and New York studio anchors shape a nightly cross country finale with continued campaigning by Brann Wheeler and Danves. Analysts note potential deadlock if no candidate clears 268 electoral votes in the 641‑vote system.
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LaFollette
Middle West
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Madison
Wis
Electon
CooHdgs
Locust Valley
Senator LaFiollett
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Nebraska
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Charles G. Danves
Evanston
Congress
STR
Maryland
Oklahoma
Indiana
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Oregon
Colum
LaBullette
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