G O P Carries 17 Towns in County Norwalk Election
Donovan defeated in Norwalk race as Calvin Le Barton rises as mayor and a slate of officials is listed including Bridge contractor Meyer, City Sheriff Jeremiah Donovan and other local names. The report notes GOP gains across the county and provides a partial roster of town and city offices with party affiliations.
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New England
Norwalk
Calvin le Barton
New York
Femal MeHars Barton Ana Company
Westport
Noewais Nridges
Chaermen Accused Patrolmen Suspended in Voters Leagues
The article reports suspensions of two patrolmen amid charges by voters leagues and remarks by Secretary Robinson. It notes district chairmen's stance on election machinery, outside checks at polling stations, and potential perjury prosecutions if an exhaustive probe occurs. Patrolman Morris was appointed on Tuesday and Patrolman Galvin on September 3, 1920.
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Millen
Robinson
Republica
Smith
O'Connell
Robeingop
Roebinsayssia
Voters League
Raugze
Pinnagan
Stanley
John C. Stanley
Police Board
Philop Calhoun
New York
Morris
Galvin
Sinn Fein Delegates to Leave Dublin for London Conference
The Sinn Fein delegation to the London conference beginning in October plans to depart Dublin next Monday. Desmond Ehtagerai, Sinn Fein minister, said Eamon Dr Vai would not join the London trip, indicating uncertainty about participation.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Sinn Fein
London
Eamon
Desmond Ehtagerai
Prcing
New York Trust Company Opens New Quarters
The New York Trust Company occupies its new quarters in New York today. Details of its cash and real estate transactions are reported, with treasurer figures and box storage notes. The article includes financial figures and mentions previous locations and relocation context.
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NEW York Trust CO
New Quarters
New York
York
Carsimeets
Thousands slain in battle at Baku
Report from the Azerbaijan region states Bolshevik forces and Muslims clashed at Baku on the Caspian Sea. Ager bajan information bureau release notes bombardment, city damage, and Muslim banners reading Independence or death. Official confirmation was not obtained.
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London
Baku
Caspian Sea
Trans-Caucasia
Agerbajan Information Bureau
Azerbaijan
Tk An
Persia
Caruso Memorial Plan To Raise Fund For Scholarships
New national committee was formed to raise a million six hundred nine thousand dollars for annual music scholarships and prizes as a memorial to Enrico Caruso. Dr Antonio Stella named temporary chairman of the Caruso American Memorial Foundation.
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York
Cated Press
Enrico Caruso
Antonio Stella
Caruso
American Memorial Foundation
Westport Election Gives G O P Sweep and Wide Victory
Local town elections show a strong GOP win with Austin Wakeman defeating rivals for selectman. Esther Harris and Anna Wood win school board seats. Officials listed include town clerk Edward Birge and collector John Connor with varied votes and incumbents across boards.
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Austin Wakeman
Reynelies
Tirsk Selectman
G. O. DP
Esther
Harris
Anna AL Wood
de Ebraine
Austin
Joseph Storton
Thomas Tyuinian
George P. Jennings
Jonas McCormick
John J. Joseph G
Connor
OR Sherwood
Maward i Henry
Bethel G.O.P. Wins Big in Town Elections
Bethel Ot 2 Special election results show a decisive GOP victory with Robert C. Keeler elected first Selectman. Local races list assessors board, town clerk, treasurer, and school committee winners, each with vote totals and party labels, reflecting a broad Republican success.
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Bethel
Spreial
Robert C. Keeler
Clifford Isyle
John H. Reid
William H. Ferry
Theodore
Msghew
Board of Relief
George W
Burr
Sisman Whitehead
William T Patchen
Robert
Keeler
Frederick
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Henry
W William
Morgan
Tamen
Henry i Kyle
Henry F
Bele
Boy Scouts Save Train From Serious Wreck
Caldwell 13 and Sarence Swingholm 12, Omaha Scouts, saved a Burlington and Quincy passenger train near Gifford six miles south of Omaha. They spotted a large tree blocking the track and alerted the engineer, who halted the locomotive a short distance away.
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Mes Caldwell
Sarence
Ning
Caldwell
Frank
Monroe Republicans Sweep Town Elections Across Contests
In Monroe, Republican nominees won all contested positions during today’s town elections as 254 ballots were cast from 418 registered voters. Winners include George W. Burr for Assessor and Ralph D. Benedict for Board of Trustees, with multiple other clerical roles and grand jurors decided in favor of Republican candidates.
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Monroe
Vale Wan Nght
George W. Burr
Arthur W. Smith
Board of Ficket
Ralph D. Benedict
Raph Benedict
Chester W. ‘Ayrwell
Marshall Beard
Henry J. Smith
Ebert Redwood
Prederick P
Democrats Win Several Town Races Amid Republican Endorsements
In the town election today Democrats captured multiple seats while Republicans endorsed candidates won in only one contest. Voter turnout was light due to wartime conditions, and the outcome favored the Republicans in the lone victory.
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Eld
Oct
Morocco Round Bible Presented to President
A Bible with an inscription dedicating it to the promotion of goodwill among nations was presented to President Harding. The New York Bible Society announced the donor and said it would be used at the opening of the armament limitation conference.
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Ae Lure
Harding
New York Bible Society
Burr Elected First Selectman in Fairfield
In Fairfield F A Burr wins the top town post as Republicans dominate. Frederick A Burr earns first selectman, William Daly becomes second, and William London third with strong GOP margins amid a disputed town meeting agenda and finance report.
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F. A. Burr
Fairfield
Dalling
London
O'Dwyer
Fourth Selectman
Conine Wins First Selectman Victory in Stratford Election
Stratford vote totals show 2,400 ballots cast in the first under the council manager plan. F E Conine defeated James Lalley by 49 votes for First Selectman. nine council seats filled across districts, plus Town Clerk May Morehouse elected with 1,400 votes.
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Stratford
Conine
F. E
Tames Lalley
First Selectman
Miss May Morehouse
Lalley
Board of Selectmen
HK. Persson
Seymour Welle
Hugh Hamilton
Nar Morehouse
Edward Blackett
Edward Skinner
Republican Ticket Wins in Ridgefield
The 19th century Ridgefield vote returns show W Andrew Benedict and various party candidates winning town offices while Samuel Keeler, a Democrat, loses the selectman race. Voters also chose town clerk, tax collector, treasurer and agent, auditor, and school committee members in a broad party sweep.
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Twan Volers
Vaandidates
Samuel Keeler
Democraatic
Selectman
Chart TM Crouchley
Dene- Tate Wandbince
School Toon Committee
Arse G. Nianp
Aga
George Tie
Witip
Inssr
L. Benedict
Scott
George
Marshalls
George G Svod
Democrats Win Board of Selectmen Seats in Brookfield
In Brookfield on October 3, Democrats Arthur R. Joyce and Edolund Wells defeated Percy J. Hawley and Clinton R. Jones 169 to 121 to claim two Board of Selectmen seats. Republicans ran unopposed in several other races, with some endorsements by the opposition noted.
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Brookfield
Board of Selectmen
Arthur R. Joyce
Edolund Wells
Percy J. Hawley
Clintin R. Jones
Sarriey
Redding Elects Democrats To Key Town Posts In Close Contest
In Redding Oct special election results show Democrats winning several offices while Republicans gain some seats. Assessors Judd Meullam Meshan and others listed with vote tallies. Town Treasurer Hull and Lounsbury among contenders. near parity on boards and grand jurors with multiple incumbents or challengers.
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Redding
Oct
Wrederigx
A. Judd
William ~. Hazen
Hugh
Meullam
Frank T. Meshan
New Canaan Republicans Win Local Elections AmidEndorsements
voters in New Canaan and Wilton backed Republican candidates for town offices including town clerk Hannah O Chichester and other roles. Democratic and Republican endorsements influenced results with notable names such as Elmer Jackson and George Beers appearing among tallies. local boards and tax posts shifted to Republican majorities as election results cited.
Democrats Bow to GOP in Easton Election
In Easton voters backed the Republican slate as Beers led the ticket while Democratic candidates for town offices were defeated. The contest was close with Arthur Whaeler and Edward Mills among those named in the partial returns, and town clerk George B. Beers listed among the officials.
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Gaston
Edward P. Mills
Rovert Pp. Davis
John AL Candee
Joseph H. Weller
George B. Beers
Newtown Swings into Democratic Column
Fragmented OCR text shows Newtown political activity with names and roles. Mentions town officials and candidates, including clerk and deposit figures, amid unclear details about party alignment and recent local events.
Vote Wo Darit Darian See Light Poll in October
A sparse electorate turned out on October 2 with only 820 votes cast from 1 200 eligible electors. The result reflected a weak turnout and a narrow victory for the Republican side, with 162 Waren int and 478 men noted among voters.
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Darian
Boreiggii
Totay
Reyudtican
Have You Hear Flashes Are You Nervous Miserable Tonic
A vintage ad promotes Bierte's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for middle life women troubled by hot flashes nervousness and general malaise. The blurb urges readers to visit their drug store for the remedy and to write to Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel for free information.
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Schenectady
Bierte
Pierce's
Heysel
Pierce's Invalids
Balan
Five to One for Sherman Republicans in Town Elections
Five to one was the ratio recorded by the Sherman Republicans in the town elections today amid light voting. Names such as Cornelia Turner, Edward Briggs, William Hawley, and Alfred Gustafson appear among the candidates and tax collector figures, with several town officials listed and vote tallies noted.
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Cornelia G. Turner
Board of Relief
Chiffard Gi Beorm
Charles
Gidrings
Lebert
Tudd
Edward Briggs
Briggs
Trea
Wiliam B. Hawley
Lian B. Wawley
D. Auditor
Stuart
Windter
Jan Alten
Graml Surors
Toger Man Ore Tor i
Alfred Gustafson
G. Purner
George H. Woodard
Bed Burch
William Bf. Gidding
Frants
Charles (. Stevens
Prumbull Results in Town Selectmen Race
In Trumbull on October 3 special election results show Democrat candidates winning selectman seats. Les Ue Whitney, Republican, along with Nath ue P. Curtis, were chosen. George B. French won town assessor. Orville E. Burton elected town clerk on both tickets amid a weak Republican showing.
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Trumbull
Santard Beach
Démocra
L Fiekel
Les
N .Whitney
Nath
P. Curtis
Vicker
George B. French
Donmerat
Teket
Orville
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Herbert L. Sutten
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Oliver Jennings
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Iand
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Ridgefield
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Wiliki VL Buimehrss
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Charles D. Crouchley
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Joeph Godfrey
Louis C. Rumgey
Charles Bohman
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William He Hull
Willant H. Mill
Abbraham G. Barnetty
Wne Wilam A. Lounsbury
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William Rosenay
Jon] Hohman
Michar
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Harry A. Lounsbury
Herman W. Smith
Herman S. Smith
New Canaan
Wilton
John Knapp
Henry As Young
Willian J. Bearrison
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Elmer Jackson
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Willam Habbell
Audiver
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Charles H. Demeri
Charles B. Wood
Board ‘of Relief
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Cha Crosey
George T. Smith
Stephen Hoyt
Frank “Adams
Eoerhard Schmidt
Edward Rutledge
Edward
Lawrence
Christian
Alfred H Raymond
Harles Crosby
Stanley P. Mead
Edeward C. Rutheden
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Benjamin Bennett
Alexander Mellikendrick
Glover Gregory
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Shepard
Metarthy
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Segal
American Hardware Stores
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