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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1920

Page

2

Cork Citizens and Police in Clash

Cork residents report a terrifying morning as a brush between the military and unidentified attackers sparked curfew patrol fire and broad searches. In Skibbereen unarmed bands attacked the police barracks, freed fifteen policemen, seized arms, and burned the barracks with no casualties. A sensational raid in Dublin targeted the Richmond Street Provincial bank, with armed men stealing 800 pounds and escaping.

Cork Skibbereen Ireland Tha New Dublin Air Dublin Richmond Street The Provingial Bank

Sunday School Assn Meeting Set for October 12

The annual Wairfield County Sunday School Association convention will be held Tuesday October 12 at the First Presbyterian in this city. Afternoon session at 1:30 and evening session at 7:30 with speakers Rev. Benjamin Winchester, Rev. Clarence Hill Frank, and Rev. William Thayer among them. Supper will be served at 6. In the evening Prof. George Wells will speak on The Mindful Mind of the Church School. superintendents of county Sunday schools will attend.

Wairfield County Sunday School Association First Presbyterian Benjamin Winchester Fairfield Clarence Hill Frank Hartford Algo William , Thayer Warwich George ‘Rk. Wells Hartford

G C B Town Committee Discusses Finances

Republican town committee members gathered at Republican headquarters in the Heeler building to review the financial outlook for the upcoming campaign. Town Treasurer Frank E Ballard stated at the meeting's close that finances were the sole focus, with other business postponed.

Repub

Democrats of 4th To Nominate Today

The Fourth district Democratic convention meets at 2 PM at Democratic headquarters 1206 Main Street to nominate a candidate to oppose Congressman Shuyley Merritt of Stamford. Greenwich attorney Roger Sherman Baldwin is the likely choice though Bridgeport delegates have not yet settled on a candidate. Joseph J Devine appears set for the probate nomination at headquarters. A Sequoyah club meeting on Pairsea Avenue last night discussed campaign plans and routine party matters.

Fourth Congressional District Main Street Roger Sherman Baldwin Greenwich Congress Shuyley Merritt Stamford Bridgeport Baldwin Democratic tAtorney Joseph J. Devine Ao Resuil Sequoyaa Club Pairfea Avenue Club Arguiztetion

Voters 18 449 Applications Placed For Registration

Assistants worked late to prepare preliminary voter lists as Bridgeport officials aim to complete registration by October 19. The board of selectmen will start new voter registrations at 9 a.m. Saturday and offices stay open until 8 p.m. daily. A November 1 session will register those who turn age eligible between October 19 and election day. Women reminded that registration alone does not qualify them. they must appear before the board for elector qualifications. Notable registrations include two elderly women filing in person. Nurses at St. Vincent’s Hospital also filed to be registered as noted last night.

Lnn Board of Sulontmeh Board of Selectmen Dleesion Daly Bridgeport St. Vincent’s Hospital Board of Registrars

Envoy of Mexico Fails in Mission

An embassy statement claimed Calderon was the only official authorized to speak for the Mexican government after a conference with Mr. Davis and Mr. Pesquierd. The Mexican department urged mediation toward recognition of the government. Days and Calderon discussions remained unresolved.

Calderon Pesquierd Davis

Mexican Authorities Move to Curb Socialist Demonstrations

Mexican authorities vow to curb all socialist demonstration after a Washington meeting between Wy La Huerta and General Chrescue titeleck of Mexico and Bolshevist concerns emerge.

Washington

Soviet Plan Limits Civilians to One Pair Shoes One Suit Clothes

Washington reports that the Soviet government in Petrograd plans to allow civilians only one pair of shoes and one suit of clothes per person. The measure, aimed at supplying the Red Army, followed night sweeps of officers’ homes, with confiscations of surplus clothes and food. Bolshevik policies include free mail and rail, but travel requires work documents. wooden houses are demolished to curb fuel use, and a cord of wood costs 35,000 rubles.

Washington Petrograd theyStat Finland Red Army

Cork Lord Mayor MacSwiney death fear questioned

Clondoy Oct 5 The petition of Terents MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork in Brixton prison remained unchanged tonight Authentic information about his condition comes from Home Office bulletins and Irish Self-Determination League statements They say he is exhausted but not in immediate danger and careful nursing could restore him within days The Home Office avoids comment on nourishment and govt agents stay at his bedside as observers debate the sincerity and outcome of the hunger strike controversy

Clondoy Associated Press Terents MacSwiney Cork Brixtor MacSwiney Home Office London Irish Self-Determination League Ond¢Iale League Mar Brixisn Ligamen Guerded Aoipater

World Sunday School Building Destroyed by Fire

TOKIO October 6 Fire destroyed the World Sunday School building weeks after its near completion. Destruction rapid as a defective wiring sparked flames at 4 PM causing panic near the central railway. Inside were delegates and officials who escaped as the hall collapsed within minutes, several casualties reported.

World Sunday School Tokio Central Railways

Eleventh District Democrats to Rally Thursday

Eleventh District Democrats plan a Thursday night rally at the club rooms 200 N toholg street followed by a social session. James Water of Danbury will speak as the principal candidate for state comptroller with others including Town Chairman John A. Cornell Attorney Jos h and Harry Silverstone in the slate.

Ntoholg Streat Iag James Wateh Danbury John A. Cornell Josh Harry Silverstone

Demonstrations in Mexico City Suppressed by Authorities

Demonstrations in Mexico City were restricted as authorities moved to quell unrest. The Mexican embassy announced new limits on public gatherings and urged calm amid tensions with demonstrators.

México City

Roosevelt Denounces Harding Counsellors in Salina

Roosevelt condemned Harding advisers as threats to financial order and eastern protection, vowing to nominate senators and leaders from a past era as his chief counsellors if he wins. He cited prior conferences with royalty as warning, accusing Harling of seeking tariff changes to aid nonpartisan commissions and protected industries.

Salina Kansas Roosevelt White Mouse Harling It Commission Sumner

Soviet Turmoil Hits Brink Of Winter War

Reuters notes disorganization in the Red army amid predicted harsh winter as Bolsheviks fear Wrangel gains in the south. Reports of unrest in Siberia Tomboy and near Samara, strikes workmen, and a Lithuanian armored train bombardment despite armistice.

Jacked Neswick Novogrodek Kleck Neswich Vila Reuters Red Army Sleberia Tomboy Samara

Obituary for Mabel Hermanson and Amelia Wallwall

Mabel Louisa Hermanson died at home on Union Avenue after months of illness. Survived by parents Charles J. and Miss Anna Hermanson, a sister and two brothers Arthur and Erle. Funeral at 2:20 PM Saturday at the home, Rev. Robert Brooklyn will officiate, burial in Inoview cemetery. Mrs Amelia Wallwall funeral held yesterday at 2:80 at Gere Tao Bartist church, Rev Louis Baler and Rev Julius Kaaz officiants. Burial in Lakeview cemetery. Relatives and friends attended.

Mabel Hermanson Mabel Louisa Hermanson Charles J. Hermanson Union Avenue Anna Hermanson Arethur Erle Hermanson Robert Brooklyn Inoview Amelia Wall Amelia Walf Wall Pessage Avenue Colelock Gere Tao Bartist Louis Baler Julius Kaaz New

Weather Across Southern New England Wednesday to Thursday

The forecast shows little temperature change for Southern New England on Wednesday and Thursday. Eastern New York remains cool through Wednesday, with a gradual rise by Thursday. Generally fair weather is expected, with northerly winds and daylight saving time noted. Sunrises at 0:54 a.m.. high and low tides listed for the period.

New England New York Sanity Auddtebronk Almange Campyright

Ship owners refuse engineers wage advance

New York, Oct. 3. Demands for wage increases and overtime pay by the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association were refused by the American Steamship Owners' Association. The owners said higher operating costs in the merchant fleet made raises impossible. The decision followed fruitless talks between engineers' and owners' representatives and was announced by Winthrop L. Marvin, vice president.

New York Tyaga National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association American Steamship Owners’ + association Ersinters’ Association Atlante Gulf Winthrop L. Marvin

Engineers Pay Rates Spark Trade Competition Debate

The association warned that further wage cuts for engineers could harm American shipbuilding competitiveness. It cited comparative pay levels and argued American engineers remain among the world’s highest paid, highlighting how wages influence global competition.

Rs’ Association

Campaign talk at St George's Episcopal Church

Nationwide campaign event addressed by Rev Raymond Cunning on church grounds last evening. Second year program to mirror the original effort with communicants in the area, as Rev Henry Erakine Kelly of St George's plans formation speakers trained to spread the message to large groups.

Raymond St. .George'’s Episcopal Church Henry Erakine Kelly St. George's

Two Autos Damaged In Crash Near Westport

Two automobiles were damaged in a crash on the carport post road near Maple Street. No Bridgeport men were seriously hurt and no arrests were made. One car driven by James Young of Bridgeport struck Owen Feeney of Bridgeport on the side, damaging both vehicles and tearing off a mudguard. One wheel broke, the car slid across the roadway and hit a cement wall, damaging the ironwork. Both cars were towed to garages for repairs.

Bridgeport Col. Kiston Carport Maple Street Jamo Younga Owen Feeney Bridsenert

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