05 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
1
The report notes a 26,000 strong crowd for the World Series opener with Cleveland favored and Brooklyn confident. The playing field is described as in first class shape and ticket sales are said to be active. Possible concerns about Brooklyn’s defense against the Cleveland lineup are mentioned, while observers note confident plans to handicap Indian outfielders.
New York reports Cleveland Indians are 6 to 5 favorites to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1920 World Series, with thousands already wagered locally. Brooklyn and Cleveland teams prepare for the opener at Ebbets Field, weather outlook fair, crowds excited over the long rivalry and recent gambling concerns.
CHICAGO, Oct. 4 Brooklyn and the Cleveland baseball clubs, contenders in the world series opening Tuesday, were cleared of any connection with the scandal as evidence before the grand jury showed no indictment against them. State Attorney Hoyne and assistant Hartley Replogle, in charge of the inquiry that already has resulted in eight Chicago White Sox players being indicted for throwing a previous series, issued statements tonight declaring no evidence implicating any member of this year's pennant winners.
Broad Street extension topics did not reach the Board of Aldermen last night as Mayor Wilson was out of town. Routine business moved quickly with about twenty aldermen present. Citizens awaited reports on new jitney routes. the ordinance committee did not report and will consider amendments to the traffic regulation ordinance later. The Fire Department may gain a deputy chief engineer post at 44000 yearly, per Fire Commissioners and oversight from the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
Republican wins dominate Fairfield county town races with James Lally edging Abram Wellington for Stratford first selectman 1480 to 1183. Lally celebrated with huge parade as voters and local officials praised the GOP sweep across towns including Brookfield Wilton Easton Ridgefield and Newtown.
Policeman Juohe F. Murphy of the Third precinct was retired on a pension due to failing health. He had been suspended for neglect of duty after being asleep during guard duty at the Dwight Wheeler residence. He pleaded guilty, saying his poor condition caused the lapse. Tests and witnesses indicated no intoxication, though whiskey was noted in his system. The board’s decision followed executive session and extensive questioning of Dr Burns.
Hagister today if you wish to 'vote. All women who wish to be made voters must register by five o'clock tonight at the registrar's office in City Hall.
Nearly 3,000 women descended on city hall to register 88 prospective voters as Registrar Lounsbury and the Bridgeport Equal Franchise league assisted. Officials closed at 2 o clock with a large total of registrations affecting the local suffrage push.
Vermian Zalenko was arrested in Pittsburgh with dynamite, percussion cups, and fuse in a suitcase. He was questioned by federal agents about movements in West Virginia and Ohio and claimed to have worked as a coal loader in Logan County West Virginia and as a tailor in Brooklyn before traveling to Pittsburgh. He is a Polish immigrant who arrived in 1819 and speaks limited English.
Senator Harding motored to Fremont and spoke at the Hayes Memorial Library dedication in a public park on the old Rutherford B. Hayes estate. He praised Bandusky county veterans, recalled President Hayes, and urged Americans to match wartime duty with peaceful patriotism.
New York Oct 4 Senator Borah plans to resume campaigning as arranged by Colonel Thomas W Miller head of the speakers bureau The plan calls for Borah to appear in New Hampshire next week with dates to be set by Senator Moses and party headquarters He will also campaign for Watson in Indiana and Willig in Ohio plus support Wadsworth in New York and O E Woller in Maryland in the race for the presidential nomination.
President Wilson shows personal interest in preliminary sessions of the international communications conference to be held in Washington. American claims to a share of German cables seized by France Britain and Japan in 1914 are to be pursued. The American commission, led by Secretary Davis, meets with press associations to formulate positions for US delegates.
Hundreds of armed men seized estates in Sicily, taking control of large tracts held in feudal-like conditions by barons. The absentee lords, though rarely criticized for their conduct, generate vast profits while living in Naples, Rome, Paris and Madrid.
Oct 4 Lord Mayor MacSwiney's condition remained unchanged per the Irish Self-Determination League bulletin at 0 o'clock tonight. He is weak and prostrated but conscious.
Market chatter in New York reflects a shift in betting odds on the 1920 presidential race. Traders price the odds lower for Harding after comments from Secretary of State Wilson and predictions that Ohio could swing by around 40,000 votes.
Governor Cox with National Chairman White and Senator Harrison map the final push for the Democratic national campaign. Campaign stops span Ohio Indiana Illinois West Virginia New York New Jersey Maryland with Ohio maps first speeches in Lima and Bellefontaine and a Madison Square Garden rally October 23 in New York City.
Hyeving High School reopened evening sessions in the high school building after a two year pause for Americanization work. Early figures show 490 to 590 participants with Superintendent Slaweon predicting totals near 1,030 once fully underway.
Senator Borah of Idaho launches a Brandegee support tour in Danbury urging opposition to any form of a League of Nations. He defends U S freedom and nonalignment, marching with a large turnout of men and women through city streets and addressing Brandegee’s candidacy. He denies linking Connecticut to any ratification plot in Tennessee.
The G O P Town Committee announced Borah cannot speak in Bridgeport on Friday. He will address audiences in New Haven on Wednesday and Hartford on Thursday due to venue issues. Republicans carried the town election in Sherman with a slim AT vote majority.
Christensen leads about 1,000 at a Farmer-Labor rally in Armory Athletic Club urging electoral strength to influence the House. denounces old parties, pledges industrial democracy, and vows war consultation and peacetime voting. Bennett and Brandeges also present for Senate race coverage continues.
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