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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

4

Editor White says governor race is fine experience

Topeka Kansas November 5 The lamporia editor William Allen White ran as an independent on anti Ku Klux Klan platform and trailed Republican Ren Paulen and Democrat Jonathan Davis with 1,282 of 2,591 precincts reporting Paulen 155,783 Davis 83,049 White 73,076 He said the fight against the Klan was the finest experience of his life and that the war on the Klan has only begun with plans for next year as the Republican Party must not be mortgaged to the Klan.

Topeka Kas Associated Press William Allen White Kansas Gubernatory iY'yaca Nti-U Klux Elen Ren. S. Paulen Republiican Gove Rnnor Jonathan M. Davis Demogeet Paulen Davis White Lamporia Hmporia Ku Klux Klan Lfe Atruzigia Repub Panlen Klan Mie Brhite

To the Rear Met in front of the house with a potato patch

A brief Waterbury Republican snippet records a private exchange about seeking consent tonight. The couple argues there are no grounds to be cast out, as they meet in front of a house and a potato patch at the back looks pleasant.

Waterbury Republican

Fugitive Cauley Freed as Complaint Not Found

New York Nov 1 Charles Cauley alias Charles Wax charged with fugitive from justice from Chicago was discharged in Tombs court after police failed to locate the complainant Mrs Elizabeth Allison. Another case with Cauley furnishing 3009 bail last month is pending in general sessions.

New York Charles Cauley Charles Wax Chicago Tombs Court Elizabeth ¥. Allison Cauley

Legion to Insist Armistice Day Be Legal Holiday

The American Legion post in Bridgeport votes to push Armistice Day as a legal holiday and sends the resolution to state and national committees for passage. Reserve officers plan to observe the day with ceremonies, urging silence from 11 pm to shortly after. Public schools join a public meeting at Bridgeport High School Auditorium. Hyerett Colby of New Jersey will speak on America’s interest in world peace.

Harry W. Congdon American Legion Heéliday State National Legion Bridgeport Stamford Bridgeport Council of Churches Legion For So

League Circles Pleased With Election Outcomes

Geneva, Nov 5. League of Nations circles say the American election will likely boost cooperation with the League. Officials note growing American participation and rising public interest in using the League for world betterment, citing President Coolidge’s support for joining the armament conference without precommitments.

Geneva Associated Press League of Nations League Coolidge United States

Mailmen Attend Mollie Williams Show at New Lyric Theatre

A Bridgeport Post office theatre party of letter carriers and mail clerks will attend the New Lyric tonight to see Misa Mollie Williams who backed postal staff wage legislation. Williams has urged her audience to support the mailman wage campaign.

Bridgeport New Lyric Theatre Tonight Misa Mollie Williams Misa Williams

Dawes oversleeps then leaves for bank meeting

Chicago Nov 6 Charles G Dawes the vice president elect rose late at his breakfast table to read papers and answer congratulatory telegrams from President Coolidge and others. He then went to his bank for the weekly executive board meeting where more telegrams awaited him from Reparations Experts in Europe and officials in Washington. Dawes said he would have no statement on the election, believing the returns spoke for themselves.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes Dawes Coolidge Klisissophites Europe Hughes Ludze Massachusetts Herrick Paris Marietta White House National Republican Butler Washington Evanston

La Follette Calls Loss a Single Incident in Struggle

Madison Wis Nov 5 Robert M La Follette defeated independent candidate for the presidency issued his first public remarks on the election saying the loss is only an incident in the long fight ahead. He stressed he is committed to the cause and the progressives will not be dismayed.

Madison Wis Associated Pr Robert M. LaFollette

Absurd art professor misreads cab horse as stray drawing

A professor of art, famed for absent mindedness, flags a cab but halts upon inspecting the horse. He scolds the driver and tells him to “rub it out and do it over,” remarking in comic fashion on his misperception of the animal as a drawing. The scene plays out with urban whimsy reported by the Star.

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Gould withheld funds from Jay Gould estate say trustees

George J Gould, trustee and executor under Jay Gould, is accused by counsel Frank Z Gould and auditor B Wailer of withholding about 56 000 dollars from the $42 million estate. They allege he bought Missouri Pacific railroad bonds for 8 155 000 dollars as part of his handling of the assets.

New York Vuauter B. Wailer Frank Z. Gould Jay Gould James A. O'German George J.gould Mr. Walker George Gould Missouri-Pacific Railroad

Mayor Proclaims Forget-Me-Not Day To Aid Disabled Men

Mayor R William Behrens announces national Forget-Me-Not Day to be observed on Saturday. Proceeds from selling forget-me-nots support Disabled American Veterans of the World War in furnishing quarters camps and other comforts for members. Citizens urged to buy flowers and support veterans efforts.

PF. Willam ‘Behrens United States Daye R. William Behrens

Chinese Armament Reports Stir Connecticut Cities

Reports claim a large shipment of guns and ammunition reached Chinese leaders in state cities. Police in New Haven and four Connecticut cities launch warehouse searches amid fears of a possible war outbreak linked to fugitives from the New York long war. Captain Donnelly confers with federal operatives as authorities seek to verify claims and prevent violence.

Federal Agepta Sartford Bridgeport Waterbury Connecticut New York

Proposed Nickel Plate Merger Deadlock Deepens

New York Nov 5 Negotiations between Van Sweringen interests of Cleveland and Pere Marquette and Mirje rail directors for merging these properties into the Nickel Plate system on a lease basis reached a deadlock threatening abandonment of leasing and possible direct consolidation. Pere Marquette board chairman K N Brown said lease terms could not satisfy stockholder guarantees and the directors could not find a workable solution.

New York van Sweringen Cleveland Pere Marquette and Mirje_rail Tosk Pere Marquette Board K. N. Brown Wimpyroha

France Gratified At Coolidge's Election

Paris reports Great satisfaction in editorials for Coolidge and Dawes victory. Le Matin recalls a 1981 conversation with Coolidge and notes France’s view of him as a friend of America, the piece predicts warmer ties under Coolidge and Dawes.

Paris Coolidge Dawes i le Matin Petit Parigien Stephanie Lausanne France America Dawes

Davis Hopes for Coolidge Success in Well House

New York Nov 6 John W Davis Democratic nominee for the presidency in a public statement accepted the election outcome without regret or bitterness and expressed hope that President Coolidge’s administration would prove successful and beneficial to the country He thanked supporters and pledged to continue defending Democratic principles and marching forward with them toward their ideals He sent a telegram to running mate Governor Bryan Nebraska acknowledging defeat and gratitude for the campaign support

New York John W. Davis Coolidge Abd Davia Democratic Party Tyey

Obituary notices from multiple local residents in distressing format

Mary J Speer wife of Charles H Speer funeral today at her home 126 smith street and 10 from Church of the Blessed Sacrament burial in St Michaelis cemetery. Hanna E Danberg widow of Frederick Danberg funeral tomorrow 2 30 from 228 Clinton avenue burial Mountain Grove cemetery. Serena Furniss 60 Southport Wire Dept funeral this morning St Thomas Fairfield burial St Thomas cemetery Holy Name Society and Unquowa tribe member survived by wife three sons three daughters four grandchildren. Michael J Blake former Newtown resident funeral this morning 02 Savey street Red Mass St Patrick's burial St Rose's cemetery. Caroline Lyon widow of William Lyon Derby funeral held Tuesday burial Union cemetery. Frank Me Altee died after being struck by a train funeral 8 30 from St Charles church burial St Michael's cemetery. Caroline L Heinze widow of Adolph E Welngé died at 37 Hazelwood avenue survived by daughter Mrs Robert Neubauer granddaughter and several nieces and nephews funeral tomorrow afternoon 2 30 Burial Mountain Grove cemetery. Edward Ward 60 farmer died yesterday at home Penmbull survived by wife son Edgar Ward daughter two brothers two sisters two grandchildren funeral Saturday 2 0 from home White Trumbull Congregational church burial Brinsmade cemeteries.

Mary J. Speer Charles’ H. Speer Smith Street Church of the Blessed Sacrament A.adlemn St. Michaelis Cemetery Hanna E. Danperg Frederick Danberg Clinton Avenue Mountain Grove Wureral Serena Furniss Southport Bronson Avenue St. ‘Thomas’ Church Fairfield Buriai St. Thomas’ Cemetery Ele Holy Name Society Unquowa Tribe E. AR. M Michael J. Blake Newtown Savey Street St. Patrick's Nn St. Rose's Cemetery Edward Ward Penmbull Edgar Ward CL KK. Pease White Trumbull Congregational Church

Businessman Prepares for New Minister Arrival

In a late country town a keen shopkeeper plans a bold promotion as a new minister is due next week. An assistant notes the minister is a tall, good-looking 28-year-old bachelor, prompting the shop to display fresh data in the front window.

Mias Smith H’e Mss Gimith Pittabank Chronicle-Telégraph

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