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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

1

European cooperation urged after war turmoil report

Edward A. Pitene, former war shipping chairman, urged U S cooperation with Europe after four months touring war damaged nations excluding Russia. He warned France seeks indemnity yet risks empowering Germany, while coal shortages threaten recovery. Germany could not pay now but could with fair treatment and production strength.

Boston Edward A. Pitene War Shipping Commission Chamber of Commerce Europe Russia England United States France Germany Brance Austria Filena Felal Foreign Office Herr Boyer

Old Guard Seeks Ballard's Scalp

The Republican town committee meets tonight to change district chairmen selection. Delegates from each district will name their own chairmen, replacing appointments by town chairmen. Rumors say district chairs will depose Town Chairman Leonard, with Ballard possibly removed as treasurer.

Republican Cheipman Leonard Frank E. Ballard Wa Caramitteo Ballard Cherd Wilson

Brandegee Admits Women Seek His Scalp in Connecticut

Senator Frank Brandegee said the entire Republican ticket in Connecticut would win by the largest majority in state history, with Republican women supporting Harding and opposing a Democratic Senate. He claimed Democratic women had abandoned hope of victory and focused on defeating Brandegee, while Republican unity and record crowds bolstered the campaign.

New York Connecticut Frank 3. Brandegee Republican National Committee Cox Benanr Breadegee Harding Senate Néngtor Boran

New Jersey Women Condemn Rouge and Shimmy

At a New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Haddonfield on October 7, representatives of over 160 women’s clubs condemned rouge powder and the shimmy as harmful for schoolgirls. Miss Carolina Lamont of Orange introduced a resolution urging standard dress for women and wore a simple modest gown with buttons as a model.

Misa Carolina Lamont Orange Miss Lamont

Bullard Plant to Close for Two Weeks

Bullard Machine Tool company plans a two week shutdown starting Monday October 11 affecting about 900 workers. Three hundred will stay on to complete urgent production. no wage cuts or order cancellations reported as management says the pause lets the firm reset schedules amid general industry readjustment.

Bullard Machine Grant Company Stanley H. Bullard Gullard Machine, Tool Company Busj

Cotton mill plans four day work week for next week

Whitinsville Linwood and Baundersville cotton mill announces a four day working schedule to begin next week. The curtailment comes as a response to softness in the cotton market.

Whitinsville Mass Linwood Baundersville

Baron Aliotti Named Ambassador to United States

Rome reports Baron Aliotti has been appointed ambassador to the United States with an official announcement issued today.

Baron Aliotti U. S Rome United States

Soviet Regime Faces Collapse From Starvation

Berlin dispatch reports growing alarm over famine and military humiliation in Russia. Hunger and cold threaten Red rule as Bolshevik leaders consolidate and Moscow struggles amid threats of court martial and shifting loyalties.

Karg A. von Wiegand Berlin Riga Russia Moscow Gonsral Budenry Calvary Lemberg Petlura Ilha Ukraine Wrenxel Kolchuk Germany Russie

Borah Endorses Harding Rejection of League

HARSFORD Oct. 7 Senator William E Borah of Tolsho in two addresses here endorsed Warren G Harding s Des Moines speech calling for scrapping the Wilson League of Nations He argued Congress under the League could not refuse to declare war if territorial integrity of a member is attacked and refuted Wilsons view and Irving Fisher s article on disarmament.

Harsford Willam E. Borah Tolsho Warren Harding Des Moines Wilson League of Nations Wilson Congress League Irving Fisher

Cox Praises League of Nations in Kentucky Campaign

Governor Cox argued for American entry to the League of Nations amid eight speeches in Kentucky and Tennessee. He cited practical and moral grounds, pledges to war participants, disarmament savings, resumed European credit, and potential naval and land reforms. He disputed Harding on railroad policy and claimed a conspiracy by big business and pro-Democrat presses sought to undermine the League.

Nashville Tent Gov. Cox Kentucky Tennessee Ryman League Jalonce American Legion Harding Congress Qilo Cox Democratic and Progress ‘Ve Flan

Daniels Blames G.O.P. for Present High Costs

Rockford, Ill. Sept. 7 Secretary Daniels tonight blamed the Republican party for current high costs and world conditions. He charged Republicans failed to enact progressive legislation and misrepresented their platform as tax reform. He asserted they promised tax cuts and cost reductions in 1918 but accomplished little in federal taxation or living costs.

Rockford Daniels Treasury Congress Lawa

Population totals show continental U S up 14.8 percent

Census Bureau release reports continental United States population at 105,683,108 with an increase of 19,710,842 or 14.8 percent. Alaska and outlying possessions await figures, while Minnesota Nebraska and others post gains.

Continental U. S Washington Unitell Luwes Natory Alaska Tor Military Naval Service Census Bureau Minnesota Tennessee Alabama Nebraska Connecticut

Hope of Civilization Lies in Democratic Appeal

George White, Democratic National Committee chair, urged Republicans and women who back the League of Nations to join the Democrats to preserve the plan to deter war. He accused Senator Harding of rejecting the League and argued only the Democratic party can safeguard civilization, linking the war’s sacrifices to the 1918 armistice and the League as the path to peace.

White League Harding New York George White Democratic National Committee League of Nations Democratic Party Heding United States Phia Ha Joger Borah Johnson Himzelt Mesara Taft Root Wickersham Hoovysr Theuu Dee Moines

Governor Cox Escapes Platform Collapse in Ohio Rally

Gov James M Cox Democratic presidential candidate narrowly escaped injury when a platform collapsed at a rally in Bowling Green Ohio. He was on the edge of the platform as it gave way. Several women were knocked down and rattled but no serious injuries occurred. One man suffered a wrist wound and another a minor hand cut.

Bowling Green Nsy James M. Cox Wie Heri Onton

Colby Urges Calm in Political Campaign Speech

Cleveland October 7 secretary of state Bainorldpe Colby urged dispassionate voter consideration during a western swing in support of the Democratic ticket. He warned anger and partisan malice fuel terrible discourse and urged public duty guiding passion as a poor counsel.

Cleveland Bain

Leonard Forces Ws Wards N 600 Primaries

Nicholas Tesing district chairman runs a successful campaign to back the organization. Caldwell defeats King as Connor's forces push for party unity with Leonard supporting all nominees.

Nicholas Tesing Connor Leonard

Aldermanic State Primaries Pick Republican Nominees

Republican nominees for alderman from the districts were selected at the primaries last night. District 1 Howard F Bryant. District 2 John W Hibbard. District 3 James T Reynolda. District 4 Ernest W Reichert. District 5 David W Price. District 6 Alfred J Knapp. District 7 Edward T Hamil. District 8 Bart C Marty. District 9 Wibert Sanford. District 10 Frank J Kisgo. District 11 Charles C Blackham. District 12 Jane Y Caldwell.

Howard F Bryant John W Hibbard Brit James T. Reynolda Ernest W. Reichert David W. Price Alfred J. Knapp Edward T. Hamil Ord Bart C. Marty Wibert Sanford Frank J. Kisgouth Charles C. Blackham Jane Y. Caldwell

Adherents of Mayor Wilson Win Key Republican Districts

The city Republican organization under Town Chairman John A. Leonard carried nine districts, including the Sixth where Alfred J. Knapp defeated Louis West 490 to 158. Joan Caldwell led in the Twelfth District, with Tohn W. Hib mentioned in the report.

Wilson John A. Leonard Alfred ‘J. Knapp Louis ‘West Joan ¥. Caldwell Gstriet Tohn W. Hib

Dodgers edge Cleveland in tense series clincher

Sherrod Smith pitched Brooklyn to a 2 1 victory over Cleveland in the third game of the super pennant struggle. The southpaw from Mansfield stood out as the star, holding the Indians helpless as the Dodgers gained the series edge and moved toward the world series.

Dodgers Cleveland Smith Brooklyn New York Sherrod Smith Robins Mansfield Indian War Club

Even Money Now Ruling in World Series Betting

In New York on October 7 betting on the world series fell to an even basis on Wall Street. Wagering was heavier today than any other series day so far with thousands bet on the game and the entire series.

New York Wall Street

Grand Jury Wants Gandil to Appear

In Chicago today an attorney for Joseph J. Sullivan known as the Sport sent a letter to the grand jury investigation into alleged bribing of Chicago baseball players to lose the 1919 World Series. The letter was delivered to Assistant State's Attorney Replegie who heads the grand jury inquiry.

Chicago Get. v Replegie Cincinnati Willam HK. Kelsey Boston Joseph J. Sullivan

Harding Urges Rejection of League Covenant Obligations

Senator Harding urged voters in Iowa and Nebraska to reject all obligations of the Versailles League of Nations. He argued for staying out, not clarifying obligations, and contrasted his stance with the Democratic nominee. He spoke in Des Moines and Omaha, addressing thousands and stressing enforcement of law without terrorism or oppression.

Gether Iowa Nebraska Ther Ming Des Moines Nigat Omaha Revere Towa Jows

Smith Invincible in Pro Baseball Showdown

Smith, supported by his teammates, delivered a dominant pitching performance as the Superbas limited the Cleveland batters to few hits in a near flawless display. Key hits came from Speaker with a double and ONeill with a single, while Zack Wheat added a double for the Superbas.

Steve O'Neill Tria Speaker Smith Speaker O'Neill Fole Zack Wheat Speakera

World Trotting Record Falls at Transylvania Meet

In Lexington, Kentucky, Peter Manning owned by Irving Gleason of New York lowered the world record for 14 year old trotting geldings with fast heats at the Transylvania Trotting Stakes. Manning, driven by Harry Stokes, beat the field as My Chocolate set a 2:03.4 first heat, while Prince Loreé again showed top pacing with a $0 flat record.

Lexington T.petens Manning Irving Glednon New Yorks Oni Peter Manning Mr. Gleason Harry Stokes Marsphy Pet Manning P Formance Prince Loreé Transylvania My Chokcey Peter. Manning

Six Killed in Explosion Aboard British Tanker G B Crowe

Six men died and many more injured when an explosion tore through a forward oil tank on the British tanker G B Crowe at a Brooklyn shipyard. Blame pointed at blowtorches igniting vapors from an empty oil link. Firefighters, police, and Red Cross emergency teams fought the blaze as wounded workers were pulled from wreckage.

New York Togo G. BR. Crowe Toronto Brooklyn Department of Justice Red Cross Brookelyn Warner's Point Murphys

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