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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1924

Page

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Cornell Chosen City Delegate Leader in Democratic Convention

The Democratic city convention named three delegates per district and one at large, with John A. Cornell chosen as chair of the delegation. The session in pal head-quarters at 298 State Street proceeded peacefully as factions aligned behind Cornell-McGuinness control.

New Haven John Cornell Lesh Cornell-McGuinness Janze Pal Head State Street John J. McGuinness MacGuinness Histher’ Kenney McGuinness Willam J. Moran Lance James E. Murphy John H. McMurray Henry ©. Reilly Thomas F. Foglish Fether Kenney Willian P. Cort Wiliam H. Ryan, Jr Russell F. Neary Daniel Harrigan Anna Plunkett Francs P. Dunigan Irene Hilsinger Katherine Sheridan Yrenk J. Hearn Joseph 'M. ‘Taulty MatherIne Fant Josephine Cassidy Touis' Candela Ralph PL. Senithy

Tennessee Gift for Coolidge Fee Spurned

The United Patriotic Societies executive committee will meet Wednesday to vote on returning a 250 dollar check sent to reimburse the society for paying speakers including General Henry T. Allen and Father Duffy. Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee denounces the motive as publicity and says expenses were covered by city funds.

United Patriotic Socuies Calvin Coolidge Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee Bridgeport Henry T. Allen Francia Duffy Lenroot Minister's Association ABC

Newtown Selectman Arrested on Election Fraud Charges

Newtown First Selectman John J. Northrop was arrested at his Main Street home on charges of illegally admitting six Taunton district residents as electors on October 18. The arrest followed a warrant sworn by Grand Juror George E. Hayes and signed by Justice of the Peace George M. Stuart.

Newtown Taunton First Michael Carmella Stuart Tustlee Charles Smalley Stepney Northrap Tinto Hayes

Bridgeport firms anticipate brisk Christmas trade on election eve

Bridgeport manufacturers and merchants report rising confidence after a conservative election win. Raw material purchases began and expect a holiday rush, with firms like Bridgeport Coach Lace and Chapin and Bangs signaling stronger markets. Chiefs urge cautious buying to avoid price spikes.

Bridgeport W. W. Naramore Bridgeport Coach Lace Company Naramore Chapin and Bangs, Company Chicago Pittsburgh Bridgeport Company Teixchange Club Ralph Blackburn D. M. Read Company George Hughes Bridgeport Brass Company George Sherwood Sherwood Hubert Morfey Bridgeport Chain Company

Vienna Government Resigns After Railroad Strike

The government headed by Ignaz Seiple as chancellor resigned early this morning after a nationwide railroad strike began at midnight due to failed wage negotiations between workers and federal railroad management.

Vienna Associated Press Ignaz Seiple

Football Games By Radio Schedule Broadcast Today

Radio stations list today’s college games with broadcast times and matches including Harvard Princeton Yale Maryland Penn Georgetown and Holy Cross Harvard Princeton Yale Maryland Penn Georgetown. Several stations share the same game and time slots.

WHEAL Harvard Princeton WJZ Yale Harvard-Princetoy Gan

Westport Minister Defends State Park Expansion

Rev. Vinton W. Mitchell of Westport Methodist Church denounces intimidation tactics used by opponents of the Sherwood Island land acquisition for a state park. He argues taxes and garden closures are fear tactics and urges support for developing the two mile Hammonasset Beach area as part of a larger state park network in Connecticut.

Westport Vinton W. Mitchell Westport Methodist Church State Park Commission Sherwood Island Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Bunkum Long Island Hammonasset Beach Hammonaset Connecticut Two Mile Hammonasset Westerly Newport Rhode Island Hastampton Hampton L. I Mike Hammy Asset Tor Sherwood Island Park Charles Senff Sherwood Point Lke Lange

Girls Holding Jobs in Pool Rooms Reported in New York

Mrs Mary Hamilton head of the police department women's bureau announced a special service to protect women and girls aged thirteen and under working in poolrooms and bowling alleys. The report notes girls are racking pool balls and setting pins in the city and outlying districts as of today.

New York Ubg Mary Hamilton Women’s Bureau Police Department Hamston 10. Com

Massive Railroad Stock Trading Lifts Market on Stability Hopes

New York trading saw railroad shares surge with total sales around 2.3 million to 3 million shares as confidence rose that Congress will not curb rail regulation. Industrials also gained with U S Steel reaching 11 1 2, while overall market breadth remained strong amid earnings optimism.

Hecker Congress Inter U. S Maon Wall Street

Red Cross Push Aimed Bridgeport Members

Mrs. Fleck to lead a campaign inviting 20 000 Bridgeport residents to join the American Red Cross in a house to house effort starting tomorrow. The drive seeks 31 annual memberships and rewards volunteers with a certificate. The Bridgeport chapter plans to raise 20000 dollars for hospital work while most funds stay local. The Junior League and local banks will host booths as the chapter outlines veteran support and welfare services.

Bridgeport The American Red Croas Red Cross Red “Cross Rouge Cutyass Hese Ee Lafayette Street I First National Bank and Bridgeport ‘Trust,‘company Tme Veterans’ Bureau Ang Veterans’Bureau

Court Upholds Walker Law Opening Klan Membership Books

New York Supreme Court Justice Pooley ruled the Walker Law constitutional, requiring secret fraternal groups to register with the state. The decision allows public access to a Western New York Klan roster and prompts immediate appeal steps by Taulius Grass, attorney for the ban.

Supreme Court Klan Bufpalo N. Y Pooley New York State Joan Doe Ku ‘Klux Klan Henry W. Killeen Charles Desmond Assembly Henry W. Blutt John Doe New York Frank X. Schwab Taulius Grass

Three Killed by Autos Three Badly Injured

Three women and a 14 year old girl died in separate auto crashes yesterday. two other women and three men were injured. One fatal hit and run occurred on the Boston Post road near Noroton. another killer car struck in New Haven. a Derby incident killed a child. In Stratford a collision injured three men after a prior license suspension plea. Police issued a general alarm for the speeding car involved.

Noroton New Haven Derby Stratford Snow Stamford Emily M. Reag Moshula Parkway New York City Noroten Relief Hospital Rees Robert Elster Nororten Sterling Narston Boston Post

Senator Lodge in grave condition after stroke in Cambridge

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge remained in grave condition after a stroke at Charlesgate Hospital in Cambridge. Physicians reported periods of consciousness brief but renewed, and that he had taken nourishment since noon. Lodge, 75, had two prior operations this year and showed notable vitality despite the critical state.

Cambridge Mass Henry Cabot Lodge Charlesgate Hospital Senator Lodge Conight Lodge Johnny. Cunningham Frederick HH. Winslow Senator Ledge Cunningham

Indian Skeleton Startles Towns

Spe at ras of Indians long dead disturb the towns of Newtown Southbury and Bridgeport. The skeleton of a Potatuck warrior stood bolt upright in a remarkable grave of triangular stones. Other marvels have been unearthed fueling theories of an older ancient life in the region.

Severn Newtown Southbury

Democratic State convention lone delegate named

Cornell named lone delegate at large at the Democratic State convention as battles over party roles and regional representation unfold. Heavy raw material purchases signal revival in Bridgeport business activity. Women enlist in Red Cross drive with 20 000 members targeted. Armistice Day observances planned statewide.

Bridgeport Cornell Tennessee Democrats Coolidge United Patriotic Societies Red Cross Ma” Ferguson Congress Dr. Wilaan Templeton Gonather Farm Page Tilson Bauekeemnen Senate UT aTe Fairfield County Vorman Noroton Meas Stratford Geet Soa Hallowe’ En Huntington Gorner Danbury Stratford ‘Council TATA Speimbars WAP SatiMneTizet Cdmittes Principl Sipader Af Fairfield Reg

Special session on farms and taxes outlined by White House

President Coolidge signals the short session will center on farm legislation and annual appropriations. White House spokesmen said tax reduction would not be reopened for debate this soon, with lawmakers and leaders meeting to discuss the fiscal agenda and future action by Congress.

Washington Coolidge Congress White House Toda Mx.dee Sens Reed Pensyl Smoot Saa Curtis Kansas Roepublican Middle West Dience Lord

Wife of Cunard Steamship Head Dies in Stamford

Lady Booth widow of Sir Alfred Booth, chairman of the Cunard Line, died Thursday at Stamford after a brief illness. Born in the city, she was the only daughter of Edmund Dwight and Miss Mary Blake, and granddaughter of Commodore Blake. She married Sir Alfred 15 years ago. he has led Cunard and its Associated Companies since 1910 and was created a baronet in 1913. She leaves two sisters-in-law and a half-sister, Miss Julia Dwight.

Booth Alfred Boo Cunard Line Stamford Lady Booth Edmund Dwight Mary Blake Commodore Home Co Blake Alfred Cunard Associated Misa Julia New York

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