White House Rivalry Over Ireland Clears Little
George White, chairman of the Democratic national committee, argues that only League of Nations action can settle the Irish question, charging Cox would bring the issue to the League and Harding would not. He claims the Irish matter hinges on international cooperation and that the League can compel a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cheorge White
Democratic National Committee
Charley EK
Hughas
Union
Treland
Reid
Coxhaa
aArticle XL
Thighes
Lie Republica
Cox
Charles 7
Flughas
Great Britain
League
Svetta
White
Unx
Harding
Laagu
Agreement Aims to Avert Strikes in Haverhill Shoes
Representatives of the Shoe Workers Protective union and the Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers Association agreed to resume negotiations toward a working agreement designed to prevent strikes or lockouts for two years. A committee will begin classifying the factories and adjusting the wage scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Masa
Shoe Workers’ Protective Union
Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers’ Assocition
Tiwaa
Photh
Cuban Minas Ear Sale Prompts Odd Inquiry
A dated New York dispatch reports a man offering ten thousand dollars for a suitable human ear, describing a rare transaction tied to a Cuban mine origin and a request to replace a sunburned organ. The note cites varying references and names with little clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nma York
Tadeo
Edehard — Armmtrong
New York
Rural population now in minority in the United States
Census figures show urban areas growing much faster than rural districts. The continent expects about 108,768,100 residents with cities absorbing most of the increase, while rural areas gain about 1.25 million. Suburban population tops 64.7 million.
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Washington
Ciien
Census Bureau
Bureau
Continental
United States
Lake Keeps Neutral Role in G O P Factional Fight
Local Republican tensions spill over as gubernatorial nominee declines to attend a town committee meeting at the Algonquin club. Everett J. Lake, state candidate, avoids taking sides amid intra party disputes. Mayor Wilson allies insist Lake refused to speak at Bridgeport rally without Wilson presiding. Lake’s camp cites absence and consential reasons while noting ongoing effort to unite factions for fundraising and campaign logistics.
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Everett J. Lule
Nomines
Republican Town Committee
Algonquin Club
Charley A Templeton
Lei
Jenabt
Trobilny Staeckel
Cet
Nusion
Wilson
Lake
Verbid Aa
Bageport
Informatlor ‘Oaturday
Leas
Suibrinrs
Wilwui
Lridgeport
Rpublican
Uechabnun
Apenkovs
Repubican Atare Catral
Telx
Hig City
Samumitter
Adda
Newspaper delivery notice for Bridgeport papers
Readers are urged to report missed deliveries of the Bridgeport Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post. The notice reminds subscribers to contact the newspaper promptly if the paper does not arrive on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Slump in Prices Sweeps the Nation Across Sectors
Nationwide price declines hit food and goods as wholesale cuts reach vegetables meats and even pianos. Restaurants in the Midwest slash menus, retailers face lower margins, and automakers report price drops from 170 to 310 per truck. Federal actions and sugar costs adjust to the new trend.
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Willmam Gan
Nw Tori
Federal Reserve Board
Aellera
New York
Minny” Plcksés
Monty Ford
Chandler
Cleveland
Lincoln
Nebraska
Faderal Sugar Refining Company
Indianapolis
Toledo
Magle
Atuaka
Tomer
Trow
Chicago
Lyon & Hetly
Mista
United States
Post Card Takes Seventeen Years To Travel Tiny Route
A report from NiWW YOTUC recounts a post card mailed seventeen years ago by Frank O Keefe and later arriving after a twelve mile journey. The tale notes the postcard’s long voyage from river front to sugar department dock and the odd path through the postal system.
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Keanik O'Koota
Wildivs
Hare Fom
Anna Prankc O'Keets
O’ Keefe
Nations seek League membership as 39 states to review
Representatives of 39 nations prepare to consider applications for League of Nations membership at the November 16 assembly meeting. Bulgaria is reported as the first to apply unofficially on September 3 1920 with others including Washington Finland Guernia Iceland Latvia Luxembourg San Marino Ukraine Armenia and Liechtenstein among applicants. The application from Costa Rica was filed September 14 and received by the state department.
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Washington
Iceland
Latvia
Luxembourg
Mona 2
San Marino
Uwitroinia
Armenia
Lichenstein
League
Mexico Faces Global Recognition as Obregon Set to Take Power
Washington reports the Mexican curbing government shows stability and is likely to be recognized by President Wilson within days. Britain France Italy and Japan have not withheld recognition, and ambassador Leno Covarruvins will visit London tomorrow. When Obregon assumes office December 1 he will inherit a world recognized government and plans to name an international claims commission.
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Washington
Mexico
Wilson
State Department
Great Britain
Leno Covarruvins
France
Italy
Japan
de la Fuerla
Telitio Snideron
Ten
Obregon
Tales
General Obreron
Millionaire Barbour Faces Suit Over Paris Romance
New York dispatch reports millionaire Robert Barbour, 6 ft 6 in and 32 pounds, fled to Europe amid a $500000 breach of promise suit by Ming May Rollins, an artist’s model. Rollins alleges Marked meetings in Paris and Paterson, a coerced assault, and a broken betrothal, while Barbour denies the accusations as false.
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New York
Robert! Barbour
Jhial
Europe
Ming May H. Rollins
Milonairs
Amult
Stout
Paris
Uarbour
Mies Nolling
Millonaire
Paterson
New Jersey
Charles 3. Pryor
Jay Barbour
Barbour
Pat
Poles Capture 15,000 Bolshevik Troops in Wide-Front Fighting
Paris reports an official general staff announcement says Poles captured 15,000 Bolshevik soldiers and took the cities of Ulda, Pinalt and Janew in ongoing fighting yesterday and today as operations continue on a wide front.
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Paris
Tia
Polas
Reusesiih
Ulda
Pinalt
Janew
Harding Satisfied Of Party Support
The article reports Senator Harding pleased with Republican party unity amid Democratic charges of friction caused by the Progressive movement and the League of Nations. It notes denials of withdrawal by Johnson and Borah and mentions Taft Hoover plans to actively back the ticket.
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Harding
Marion
Progosgivium
League of Natons
Tedingauld Tonigh
United Poly
Ife
Yorbart Hoover
Koon Wuld
Tekst
Coa
Rodanvelt
Edison Works On Machine To Reach Spirit World
New York reports Thomas Edison pursuing electrical instruments to contact the other world. He argues communication after death would come through science and patient effort, not mysticism. He believes human personality endures and a device may bridge earthly and afterlife communication.
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Edison
Spirit World
New York
A. la
Aneana
Thomas A. Moison
Boxers Claim Gamblers Won 1919 World Series
Abe Attell asserts ten locals earned at least 250000 during the 1919 World Series and promises names and details later. Brooklyn officials deny player involvement while District Attorney Marty Lowa pledges questions to all Brooklyn players to clear the team.
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Abe Attell
Brookelyn
Cook County
New York
White Sox
Brooklyn
Marty
Lowa
Braoklyn
Beagklyn
Mde
Robinson
Charles A. Stoneham
New York Giants
Morro Castle
Salt Lake Club Player Is Suspended for Gambling
A resolution ratifying President William Hi McCarthy of the Pacific Coast Baseball League suspends Salt Lake club shortstop William G Rumler for five years over alleged gambling. League directors adopted the action unanimously after debate and a Salt Lake delegation argued for further investigation.
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Ban Francisco
William Hi. McCarthy
Pacific Coast Basedball League
Wiliam G. Rumler
Salt Lake
MorCarthy
Rumler
McCarthy
Jurymen Fail to Reach Verdict in Odd Court Case
In a dark courtroom jurors debated for two hours over whether it is a crime to invite a neighbor to the hall and address her as an old devil. The defendant Georges Beresford, a wealthy toy maker, faced allegations linked to a controversial invitation amid neighborly disputes and a garbled account of a 50th garbage bonfire.
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Georges Beresford
Sidney Ward
Futhermore
Beresford
Nis Varanda
Thrilling storm voyage of Capt Sherman tow line tug
A powerful gale drives a tug from Bridgeport to New Haven with two oil barges in tow. Heavy seas flood Milford shore fronts, damaging cottages and delaying the night beach patrol. A dramatic rescue and tow operation unfolds along the Sound as tugs contend with dangerous conditions.
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Bridgeport
Oprbior
Chal McWilla
Robertman
Len Hancott
Milford
Fort Trumbull Beach
Black Mock Harbor
Pequouise
New Haven Harbor
New York
Chal McWilliams
Sridgeport
Moon
Iain Sherman
Sherman
McWilliams
Bridgeport Hasher
Ord
Charles Island
Sherman Underr
McWitllama
New Haven
John Glen
Ha Standard
Hack Rock Harbor
I P
Stratford Point
Becauss
Mayor Objects to Ten Cent Fare Increase Bid
Mayor Wilson opposes a ten cent fare hike for trolley service as a Public Utilities Commission hearing in Hartford sets for 11 30 this morning. If granted, a ten cent fare would replace the five cent public transport rate on existing routes. Bridgeport plans a one month postponement of the hearing due to an incomplete mayoral report, and no city representative will attend the session.
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Wilson
Public Utilities
Hartford
Conné Float Company
Publi Uttities Commission
Bridgeport
Triftte
Yeaterday
Oye
Lodas
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Ireland
Charles E. Hughes
Lewie
U.S
Circulation Department Post Publishing CO
Reserve Board
Middle West
Gostariga
Bulgaria
de la Huerta
International Claim Commission
Aid
Misa Helting
Progressivism
League of Nations
United Party
John A. Hoydisr
National League
Salt Lake Club
Capt. Sherman
Tay Chal
Utilities Commission
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