Norwalk Victory Boosts G. O. P. as Donovan Loses
In Fairfield County multiple towns voted GOP in a rain-soaked election. Norwalk overturned incumbent Mayor Jeremiah Donovan by a narrow margin, while Stratford elected F. W. Cone to first selectman in a close contest. Dems suffered gains elsewhere but faced a strong Republican wave Countywide.
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Violent Flurry on Cotton Exchange After Crop Report
A rapid market swing on the cotton exchange followed the government crop report release. Prices jumped then tumbled as figures were revealed, with December contracts peaking around 23.95 before sliding to about 20.50.
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Voters League Accuses Two Chairmen Of Unfair Dealing
Milford voters backed Republicans by 78 percent in town elections with two women elected to the school board. The Voters League accuses Third district chair Howard F. Smith and Eighth district chair John M. O Connell of barring league checkers at primaries, claiming violation of a prior agreement.
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City Poised For Greatest Primary Battle Today
More than 11 660 electors are ready to vote in the city primaries, surpassing the 1919 Republican city vote and over 30 percent of Governor Lake’s tally last November. Voting occurs in public schools across 12 districts from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., per call by Tex Chairman John 3. Jeonard.
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Jews Celebrate First Day of Year 5682
Rosh Hashanah marked the 5682nd anniversary of creation with services in synagogues across the city. Orthodox ceremonies were performed as Jews observed the Jewish new year despite centuries of persecution. A four year old boy, John Mesdin, drowned in a rain barrel at his home on 1968 Maly Street that night.
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Danbury Goes Republican in Edge Over Women Voters
In Danbury the Republican ticket won by about 500 votes amid heavy rain on election day. Total turnout was 5,317 with 1,240 cast by women. Anna Pagan becomes the first woman elected to the non partisan school board, alongside a slate of Republican officeholders including First Selectman Elijah Sturdevant and Town Clerk George Stebbins.
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Charles A. Hodge
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Alyron C. Knapp
Michael J. Barrett
George M. Stevoine
George M. Stebbins
Fred C. Brown
Stephen B. Treadwell
Ernest Downs
J. Augustine Deakin
George E. Aliin
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Patrolmen Morris and Galvin Dropped by Board
After a six-hour session the Board of Police Commissioners suspended Patrolman J. A. Mors of the Bertillon bureau and Patrolman George Galvin of the Second precinct. The action followed charges by Taège John S Pullman at a Fifth District Republican meeting. The board, in executive session, reviewed evidence and Morris and Galvin were called before the commissioners.
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Bootleggers to Tell Coroner of Shooting in Yonkers Jail
Four men and a woman held in Yonkers City jail on bail of 3500 each await testimony in an imminent coroner’s inquest into a shooting early last Saturday. Private detective John Schwimmer will testify in Bridgeport before Coroner John J. Shehan, with arrangements to return defendants to Yonkers afterward.
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Arbuckle Faces Court On Wednesday For Man Fatty Case
In San Francisco the trial of Ros evel Fatty Arbuckle on manslaughter charges tied to the death of Virginia Rappe is scheduled for Wednesday before Superior Judge Harold Louderback. A grand jury indictment also looms, with a November trial anticipated. Robert McCormack and Taft general announce plans to present before a federal grand jury on the party involved in the alleged fatal injury.
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Mayor Again Urges Five Cent Fare Appeal
City officials push for a rapid hearing before the Utilities Board on a five cent trolley fare. Mayor Wilson protests current rates as he seeks relief and a prompt Public Utility Commission review. British industrial magnate rotary guest See bohm Rowntree and son visit Bridgeport for Rotary Club event today.
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Pope to create new dioceses for America
A papal document from the Vatican, expected soon, will create new dioceses in the United States, Brazil, and Colombia. John Ergem, of Philadelphia, is named as papal chamberlain, while Lafayette Chapel at the New Dunkans Church of St. John the Reveler receives cathedral ranks.
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Taft Becomes Chief Justice Without Ceremony
Washington October 3. Wil Roward Taft former president was sworn in this afternoon as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court in a simple ceremony without pomp or public festivities.
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Prohibition Chief Held on 15000 Bail in Hartford Case
Federal Prohibition Enforcement Officer Thomas F. McAuliffe was arrested in New Haven on bribery charges and held at Hartford county jail in default of $15,000 bail. Gardino brothers and a New Britain truck owner were tied to the case, linked to bootlegging and municipal corruption. The arrest ties to a broader probe into New Britain crimes, including manslaughter and theft, with officials labeling McAuliffe corrupt.
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City Officials Push Hearing On Bridgeport Water Rates
City leaders urge Utilities Commission to hold a hearing in Hartford on double-rate requests by Bridgeport Hydraulic. Council deferred action Sept 19 and a caucus discussed delaying report until next meeting. Aldermanic steps urged lower gas rates and job creation for personal tax preparers amid coal-price changes. Nichols Street closure proposed near Franklin school to protect children during play.
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Garbage disposal plant faces fifty thousand dollar deficit
The Municipal Health Department project shows a $50,000 shortfall as current funds near exhaustion. A $19,090 transfer from the tax collection account covers operations through April 1 while awaiting a new appropriation. By products revenue is hoped to offset half the expense. officials caution against selling by-products at low rates.
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Spaniards Relieve Tiza Outpost After Fierce Fight
In Melilla area Morocco Spanish columns totalling about 14,000 men attacked Moors at Tiza. They received artillery support and a naval barrage as an occonvoy delivered munitions and provisions. The post’s relief was completed, though the commander asked to remain at the dangerous post.
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Size of Families in the United States Declines in 1930
The census bureau reports a steady drop in the average family size. From 4.8 in 1890 to 4.3 in 1920 and 1930, the total U S population was about 2,110,620 with 20,551,476 families in 697,004 dwellings. The average persons per dwelling stood at 4.1 in 1930.
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Tax Revision Debate Enters Second Week
The Senate began a second week of considering the tax revision bill with signs a final vote would push to month’s end. More than a dozen amendments remained to be acted upon, affecting nearly every provision in the measure.
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