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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1924

Page

2

Manor Parties Close Senate Campaign Fund Report

Final pre election fund reports show Republicans $3 261 369 up to October 25 and Democrats $618 811 97 up to October 23. Other groups list varied receipts and expenditures including Socialist $6 205 in, $4 388 out and Prohibition era committees reporting tens of thousands. Borah refused a partial report, stating the figures themselves tell the story.

Washington Socratic Senate ChaFollette ~ Wheeler Organization John M. Nelson LaFollatte Committee Chicago William Hodges Borah House of Representatives Socialist Party Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Anti-Saloon League of America Prohibition National Committee Republican Committee New York Ilinois Cack County New York State Committee

SEEK MRS NOSE OBRIEN IN PUTNAM AREA

The Bureau of Missing Persons was asked by Mrs. Della Sullivan of Putnam to locate Mrs. Rose O'Brien in the city. Her brother is dead in Putnam and will be buried this morning. QLOvIs SAJAUS, a well known New York singing teacher, will offer free voice lessons on Wednesdays at 46 Cannon Street.

Bureau of Missing Persons Della Sullivan Putnam Rose O'Brien Qlovis Sajaus New York

Light Brigade Vet Votes for Coolidge and Dawes

Cedar Rapids Iowa November 5 1924 the last survivor of the light brigade voted from his bedside for Coolidge and Dawes despite paralysis a physician said he would likely not live to know if his ballot helped the Republican ticket an absentee voter's ballot was delivered to him at his bedside.

Cedar "Rapid Iowa His Cuttin Immortal Light, Brigade Coolidge Dawes

Firemen Parade With Democrats Stir Local Politics

Westport reports a dispute over the fire department joining a Democratic rally parade last Friday. Republicans accuse department leaders of partisan display and seek removal of Fire Chief Francis P. Dunnigan. The practice dates back four years to a Harding parade, with fire crews volunteering for public demonstrations in town.

Westport Telegram Service Fire Department Repubblican Party Francis P. Dunnigan Westport Fire Department Tsue

Vote Patterns Hint at Uncertain Election

Campaign leaders claim a surprisingly large turnout despite apathy and class tension. About 38 500 voters are eligible as Assessor Gin faces I organization opposition while Chew draws Republican support. Wilder may lose some votes but remains positioned. In the 23rd district Milton MacDonald battles Senator Howard Challenger who predicts a decisive victory. Polls run 8 a m to 6 p m.

Lawrence J. Gin Wiliam Chew Eee Frank Ly Wilder Milton MaccDonald Howard’s

Regular Army Sergeant Ordered to Danbury

War Department orders transfer Sergeant John L. Bridge from Port Brags North Carolina to duty with the Connecticut National Guard as sergeant instructor of field artillery. He will be stationed at Danbury.

Washington War Department John L. Bridge Port Brags N.C Connecticut National Guard Danbury

Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport And Arion Social Groups

A listing of tonight meetings across Bridgeport and Arion areas includes Purity Shrine No 1 White Shrine of Jerusalem at 1125 Main, Mithra lodge K P at 1260 Main, Pequonnock lodge 1087 Broad, American Tent Knights of the Maccabees at 837 East Main, and many other lodges clubs and orders. Also notes a cold remedy advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with E W Grove signature.

Purity Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Main Arion Society Toast Bridgeport Medical Association Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Konchapatananh Tribe Mithra Lodge K.et P Catanthe Temple Pythien Sisters Pequonnock ‘Lodge I. O U. O G.G State Street Anerican Knights of the Maccabees East Main Street Dori Lodge A. ML Main Street Seaview Lodge N. B Broad Street Immedious Relief Association John C. Tuthill W.O. W Ivy Grove Woodmen Circle Barbers Dairfield Avenue Abraham Lodge Victoria Lodge T. O St. Georg Stratford Avenue Bridgeport Order of der Molay Masonic Temple Sheridan Circle Cannon ‘Street E.W. Grove

Mystery in Death of Bond Clerk Charles Rogers

Coroner Mix resumes inquiry into the New Haven hospital death of Charles Rogers, a bond salesman for Winslow Day and Stoddard. He was injured in an automobile mishap on a road from Wallingford toward New Haven, with Miss Marion Schneider of 277 Lighthouse Road. Police seek answers as the driverless car, door gone and windshield shattered, is found near a roadside inn. Rogers’ body was later taken to White Plains, New York for further examination. Miss Schneider was detained and claims to have fainted and knows little of the injuries. The incident remains unsolved and investigators plan to interview two young men who reported the affair to police.

Havin New, Haven Charles Rogers Ideal Agia Wallingford Miss Marfote Schneider Lighthouse Road Rogers White ‘Plains N.Y den Reid New York Eraid - Tribung Raid Bain Wisconsin Miss Schneider Bowers Miss . Schneider Miss. Schneider North Haven Fogers Rovers Ap Siclan New Wavan Inah Mix Winslow, Day and Stoddard

Debate on Election of President Goes to House

A national discussion outlines how a presidential election winner could be chosen by the House if no candidate secures a majority. The piece notes a three-cornered political contest with Lafollette influence, the party balance in the House and Senate, and upcoming state and federal votes including veteran bonuses, taxes, and school issues.

House of Representatives House Laitollette-Wheeler Coalition Senate Congress Tlouse Farmer-Labor Wisconsin DaFollette Lafollette LaFollete Farmer-Labor Party Magnus Johnson Minnesota Colt Rhode Island Brandégee Connecticut Alabama Colorado Kansas Maryland Montana North Carolina Oregon Florida Michigan Mississippi Massachusetts Washington Maine Arkansas

Wives of Missing Men Wave Godspeed to Trenton

The wives of four crew members aboard the missing sloop Trenton waved farewell as the Navy ordered a North Atlantic search. John Todahl, aboard with Captain William Nutting, Arthur Hilderband, and Bjorn Bjåmische, sailed July from Bergen. The vessel, 20 feet, 42 days overdue near Battle Harbour Labrador, last heard near Julianehab Greenland. The Navy urged oilers to assist as five vessels joined the search effort.

Standine New’ York City U.c.leon John‘ O. Todahl Mitord U.'s Trenton North ‘Atlantic Ocean Lief Ericson John Todahl Battle Haroor Labrador Barren Norway Julianshaak Greenland Oritizon Navy Department Yester North Atlantic Todahi William W. Nutting Arthur Hilderprand New York Bjormie Biaische Todaki Nutting Lic Typhoon Agro

Davis Campaign Speech Urges Public Expression and Reform

The speaker argues for active citizen protest against corruption and promotes Democratic platform reforms. He claims prosperity depends on honest governance, calls for penalizing office crimes, tightening government, and aiding farmers and workers while ensuring equal opportunity and restrained federal power. The speech frames the election as a choice between materialism and moral leadership.

Onpis Washington Poror Vassert Rey United ‘States Mia Democrat‘c Party

Where to Vote Here Bridgeport Today

Voting places in Bridgeport open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at multiple districts and schools including First District 1001 Broad Street Second District Jefferson School Myrtle Avenue between Gregory and Atlantic Third District Whittier School 153 Orland Street Fourth District Elias Howe School Clinton Avenue near State Street Fifth District First Foie 303 Wood Avenue Second Precinct Junior High Linwood Avenue between Wood and Laurel Sixth District Webster School North Avenue near Oak Street Second Precinct Shelton School Wheeler Avenue near North Main Seventh District High School Lyon Terrace between Congress and Golden Hill Eighth District Read School North Avenue between Garden and Remer Eleventh District Franklin School Nichols Street between East Main and Pembroke Twelfth District Summerfield School Grant Street Corner of Central Avenue Second Precinct Lincoln School Stratford Avenue between Union and Central Avenues

Bridgeport Broad Street Jefferson Myrtle Avenue Gregory Atlantic Streets Whittier Orland Street Elias Howe Clinton Avenue State Street Wood Avenue Linwood Avenue Wood Laurel Avenues Webster North Avenue Oak Street Shelton Wheeler Avenue North Main Street Lyon Terrace Congress Golden Hill Streets Read Garland Remer Streets Ath Kossuth Street Jane Street Garfield

Ex-Mayors Debate Gas Station Plan In Bridgeport

In Bridgeport a heated council hearing over a Boston Avenue gas station drew ex mayor Atwater and Alderman Whibert Senford to oppose the project as a threat to land values, traffic, and nearby residences. Church leaders and residents voiced objections, while others urged halting the proposed site near landmarks and theaters.

Atwater Ees Dir. Wilson Whibert Senford Speakera Alosa Ntelzar Bridgeport Laleld Bertha .Harris vAttorney Wilson William H.G. Wiemer German Reformed Church Monster Baptist Congress Street Lawrence Finklestones Samn' Carp

San Francisco to Tag All Voters

San Francisco voters will be tagged under plans by J. O. Zemansky, registrar, with Klwanis volunteers. Each voter will receive a tag after casting a ballot and workers will ask men on the streets who have not been tagged why they did not vote.

San-- Francisco San Francisco Zemansky Klwanis Club

Yale Students Survive Nasty Rally Incident at Woolsey Hall

Two Yale University students were rescued by police from an angry crowd as they attempted to hand out Coolidge pamphlets at a Latollette Wheeler rally in Woolsey Hall. They were placed in a patrol wagon and later released after asserting their rights. Ten officers rushed to the scene as the crowd pressed in.

New Waven Yale University Coolidge Woolsey Hall James C. Birney William T. Birney Winchester Repeating Arms Company Donald C. Downes Baltimore Downes Polles

Wheeler Speech Urges All To Vote In Baltimore

Bennator Wheeler of Montana spoke to a Baltimore audience delivering his final formal address. He recapped corruption charges against the Republican administration and criticized President Coolidge and General Dawes. He urged listeners to vote tomorrow and affirmed that no vote would be wasted in the United States.

Baltimore Bennator Wheeler Montana Coolidge Dawes United States

Bingham Predicts Goolidge Victory At Polls Today

New Naveen Connecticut notes Colonel Hiram Bingham reports in pre election remarks that President Coolidge will be reelected by a large majority. He says voters see Coolidge as honest and hardworking and Dan as similar. He endorses continued Republican pay as you go policy and debt restraint.

New Naveen Hiram (Bingham Connecticut

Lowden declines cabinet post for Agriculture

Frank O Lowden, former Governor of Illinois, declines the chance to be Secretary of Agriculture. He says he can aid farmers more effectively outside the department and would not accept the post. He also declined to be the Republican nominee for Vice president after the national convention. He telegraphed organizations seeking his endorsement to succeed Henry C Wallace.

Oregon Ill Associated Press Frank O.lowden Illinois Coolidge Henry C. Wallace

Fires Cause Seventy Five Dollars In Damages

Fires last night on Orchard Street and Barnum Street caused a total damage of 85 dollars with two separate blazes. Firemen arrived shortly after midnight and used chemicals to extinguish the flames at 98 95 Orchard Street where three wooden boxes burned. A separate short circuit sparked a fire that damaged a jitmey bus on Barnum Street near Bostwick Avenue, with about ten dollars in damage.

Holma Michael Dueh Orchard Street Jitmey Barnum State Street Bostwick Avenue

Kellogg's Bran Promises Relief for Constipation in Children

Advertising copy warns that constipation dulls bright children and risks serious illness. It touts Kellogg's Bran as a guaranteed remedy, all bran formula, with doctor endorsement, and suggests serving to children daily with various serving ideas and recipes.

Kellogg’s Kellogg's Battie Creek Advertisenier

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