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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1920

Page

1

Abundant Harvest Pushes Down Food Prices

Canada faces a big surplus as farmers ship grain, while U S prices slip. Gordon Doug las of the United States Chamber of Commerce cites half price for corn and wheat compared with a year ago. He notes Europe demand fails to lift breadstuff prices and Canada’s prairie crops strain storage, forcing export emphasis.

Washington Acher Wall’ Dengiex United States Chamber of Commerce Sorn Dovgiss Melline Europe Canada Prairié Permona Doug Sex

Corn harvest forecast as largest in U.S. history

Washington October 1 1920 the corn crop is forecast to reach 5 278 192 000 bushels far surpassing the 1912 record of 3 104 740 000. The department of agriculture cites a national condition of 89 1 nine tenths and expects major gains from Kansas Nebraska and Missouri.

Washington Oct.d Department ‘of Agriculture Kansas Nebraska Missouri

Must Tell Ages Or Must Give Up Vote

City Attorney W H Comley Jr rules electors must reveal age or proof when questioned by election officers. The decision cites Section 686 of Connecticut Revised Statutes on eligibility, residence, nativity, and age 21, directing sworn examination for voters.

W. H. Comley, Jr A. J. Knapp Connecticut Jong Shen

Interstate Commerce Commission Halts Coal Car Use For Other Freight

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads east of Wyoming to give coal car capacity to mines in preference to other freight to satisfy domestic coal demands. All permits for noncoal car use were canceled, with arrangements to move essentials like sugar to factories. Aimed to supply about 1,600 cars daily across Indiana Ohio Michigan Eastern Kentucky Eastern Tennessee Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commis Wyoming Montana Colorado New Mexico Mississmpi Perel Indiana Ohio Mlenican Kentucky Tennessee Pennsylvania West Virginia

Harding Denounces League of Nations as Militaristic Pact

In Kansas City speech and later stops in Missouri and Iowa, Senator Harding condemns the Paris League as a military alliance unfit for America. He asserts Article 10 compels Congress to war or disavow. vows as president he will reject any such League and oppose covenant provisions on labor and withdrawal rights.

Kansas City Paris League of Nations Toniest Speroh Kanzag City League Wilson Congress Harding Atic Towa Sissouri Europe St. Joseph Paris League Nationa Cdvenant Monros Destrine South

No Separate Peace Is New Democratic Slogan

New York Oct. 3 George White chairman of the Democratic National committee announced a new slogan for the League of Nations campaign Do not negotiate peace with Germany The rally echoed by supporters and Senator Burdin at Dos Svovica validates the proposal in his acceptances and Knox vote The Democratic party condemns the policy as a dog get to truckle to those who sympathized with the Kaiser during the war

George White Democatic National Committee Germany White League Burd Ing Dos Sfovica Knox Democratic Party Truckle

Senate committee probes Cox note and Dayton banking ties

Ohio and New Jersey senators conclude a probe into a 65000 note given to Gov Cox in August 1917 and its repayment by Dayton Metal Products. testimonies by Clarence Kelfer of City National Bank and Clarence Greer connect a CD cash flow to Democratic committee expenses amid interlocking bank ties. The panel plans to reconvene in St Louis October 18 to press the inquiry.

Dayton Senate Pomerene Ohio Hage New Jersey Cox Deyton Metal Products Company St. Louis Clarence Kelfer Natonal Bank of Clarence Greer Montgomery County Democratic Committee City Trust'and Savings Bank National Bank Democratic. Committee Con

Only Four Bidders For Wooden Ships

Washington reports that four bidders offered 120 400 dollars for four government wooden ships from a fleet of 285, with bids opened by the ship purchasing board. Admiral Benson, chairman, said 209 vessels in the James River would be sold shore. proposals were taken under advisement as the cost fell below construction cost for any one ship.

Washington Oct Shipping Board Noreayh Benson Jamea

Textile Factories Curtailing Hours Across New England

Boston reports widespread mill curtailments as many textile centers plan two day reductions next week. Factories in Manchester and Lowell announce wage cuts or shutdowns. New Bedford, Lowell, and Lawrence mills move to shorter weeks, with several plants delaying operations until midweek.

Boston New England Poeult Plang Central Falls Lowell Manchester New N. H American Woolun Company Lewrence Lamorrow Whinnoyilie

Cox Attacks Harding’s League Policy in Kentucky Speech

In Louisville Gov. Cox assailed Senator Borah and Harding’s creed as un-American and nearly treasonous under threat. He urged Taft to state publicly what has been promised to him and warned that the league of nations endangers American traditions and independence. He spoke across Kentucky, denouncing oligarchy and predicting court appointments amid the campaign.

Louisville iKy Col Ohio Barning Harding Gedjared Kentucky America Amexica Cox Dlo Yue Tregeon Marton Coy League Taft Harting Fhrs Alag Paducah Scrap- Tring United States Supreme’ Court Tabernacis

Cox to Visit New England Wednesday Speech Planned

Governor Cox forges a swing through New England with stops in Concord Manchester Boston and Providence. Democratic organizers say no formal plan exists for Worcester but a large street parade and possible park speech are considered if weather permits. Local officials note no notification yet for this city.

Cox Provident Democratic Asenal Chicago Hartford Way Concord Manchester N. Hi Boston Providence Sane New England Danatte Democcratic Party Jong Cnowsh Naked Tor

Telephone Barnum 6100 Circulation Department Post Publishing

A brief notice lists the telephone contact Telephone Barnum 6100 for the Circulation Department at Post Publishing. The item serves as a reader information cue without additional details.

Republicans Heal Rift at Bridgeport Convention

At the Bridgeport city Republican convention John A. Leonard was reelected Town chairman, William E. Seeley chosen treasurer, J. H. Robinson named secretary, and district leaders picked to ease a factional split. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson allies and Ballard forces aligned toward a united party ahead of the November election.

Leonard Seeley Robinson Wilson Tesing Cunningham Harmony John A. Leonard William E. Seeley J. 4. H. Robinson Frank E. Ballard Clifford B. Wilson Bridgeport Enlire Repud- Mcon Soutngon J. A. H. Robinson Isiniy Frank © .Ballard Republican ‘Organization Wilgon Arthur F.connor Andrew J. Northey Mayer Wilson Walloo Earle E. Gurllci Frank L. Wider W. ®.B. Kilpatrick Charles L. Dennis

New Alignment of the G. O. P. Forces in City

The Republican party reorganized last night naming district chairmen and officers. John A. Leonard heads the town committee with A H Hobson as secretary and Boeley as treasurer. District leaders include Ralph T. Beers Andrew Norther Howard Lyons Elmer Havant Nicholas Teslny Aleman Li Job M. O Connell Willem Gunt Willem Squires Charles Rackham and Arthur Connor among others.

John A. Leonard Ie A. BH Hoblson Illsin Bi Boeley Ralph T Beers

Garlick Nominated by Republicans for Senate Race

Republican conventions named E Farle Garlick for senator in the Diet district and Alexander L. DeLanuy with Howard S. Challenger for the R Z district. Kilpatrick and Reunis won the representative contests, Webster and Mrs. Cutting for Board of Education, Issosna Lucas and Leon for Selectmen, and a slate of justice candidates listed.

E. Farle Garlick Waj Alexander L. DeLanuy Howard S. Challenger Wor Kilpatrick Charles L. Reunis William Webster Mary 3 Cutting Board of Equcation Michael Issosna George M. Lucas James L. Leon Selectsnen Remigiations Justice of the Peace Abe Geculdis Paul Ella Wiliam BE. Burton Robert N. Jon Edward J. McManus Kovis Acornbluth Vincent Whitney Mrray Reich Harry G Stevenson George N. Finxleatone Robert A. MccCullough Ben. Schtman Anthony J. Fascencila Philip Slavotaxy

Fear blocks by Soviet subs near Baltic coast

In a state department and navy report, two Bolshevik submarines believed to carry munitions to Poland were rebarked on the British coast bound for Danzig. Navy orders told Vice Admiral Huse that the submarines are not at war with Tunisia and should not be treated as hostile vessels.

Washington Balshevik Suomarines Poland Brthonian Danzig State Department Navy Doepertmaent Baltic Navy Department Huse United States Tunsia Admiral Huse Flatahtn Sheeruiner Pittsbursh Battic Whlers Wernime Moc Truskian Jnedstri Sovvet

Cleveland Indians and Fans Unite in World Series Push

Cleveland faces Brooklyn as the Indians seek to rebound after past defeats. Community support grows with plans to boost team morale and rally locals behind a strong showing in the upcoming games. Indians organizers emphasize duty and cooperation as they back the team’s efforts to win.

May Pat Embargo On Freight Here

Embargo threats disrupt freight as Bardo of the New Haven system telegrams the Chamber of Commerce seeking that consignments be unloaded under demurrage. Transportation committee meets and orders an embargo to favor none, with special permits for certain consignments. note refers to October 1.

Bridgeport Bardo New Haven Chamber of Commerce Yentetda Otc Lg Tharaber

Stratford Woman Murdered by Husband She Divorced

Stratford police investigate the murder of Mrs Mary Scalzo Susco by her former husband Joseph Esposito 40, in Stratford home in front of her four children. Esposito died after the shooting as authorities pursue leads from the long history of domestic upheavals.

Stratford Joseph Esposito Mary Scalzo Susco Stratford Police Bridgeport Detective Bureau Epposito Joseph Susco Suseo Gaingr Manufacturing Company Susco Esposite Therm Esposito Briggeport Mary Ben John Tinar Olaude Angelina Sysco Nichol Stratford Police Department Ian Fairport Ny. Y Steee City Apcm East Main Esposita Cldidren

Sunday Post Housing Order for Mother-in-Law Visit

The reader discusses arranging a house order and pew for a mother-in-law’s visit on the 15th. Delivery is promised for the 14th to be ready for occupancy, with instructions to provide name, address, and color scheme. The excerpt questions housing issues and references critical reviews of The Sunday Post.

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