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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

2

Cunningham Faces District Chairmanship Drift in Local Meeting

At a Republican district meeting with about 66 present, 45 voted to appoint a committee to approach the town committee for Cunningham as district chairman. Elated by his record, Cunningham supporters urge considering a Cunningham majority, while opponents oppose retention. Sheriff Bailly chaired the session in the president’s absence as peacemakers were urged to unify the factions.

Thomas I. Connor Wiliam E. Seeley Howard F. Smith Clifford B. Wilson Thomas J. Cunningham John Crowley Lewis West Cunningham Tesiny Republican & Ticket Sherif Reilly Patrick O'Brien

Lavery Defends Brandegee Stand at Paradise Green

Albert B. Lavery addressed about 1000 Stratford Republicans at Paradise Green last night defending Senator Brandegee against child labor laws he labeled unconstitutional. He argued the proposed laws conflicted with state laws and quoted Brandegee’s opposition as a principle.

Supreme Court of the United States Frank B. Brandegee Senate Albert 8. Lavery Paradise’ Green

Hartford Lady Praises CINOT Tonic as Godsend

Mrs. Arthur C. Russell of 15 Moore Street East Hartford reports CINOT improved her general rundown condition after months of fatigue and insomnia. She credits two bottles for restored health and urges others to seek information from the distributor and local drug stores across Connecticut.

Arthur C. Russell Moore St. East Hartford Arthur CG. Russell Russell Hmariford Ryan Russel Gaysi CINOT Hartigan's Drug Wairfield Avenue Main Congress Stratford Wm. St. John Fairfield Randall's Pharmacy Stamford Wm. Jones Drug Co Milford J.J. Howes Derby Paul Mester Ansonia S. W .Smith Southport Luin B. Switzer Torrington Mallett & “Huke Winsted G. L. Fancheman Park Pharmacy Waterbury Harriott Drug Danbury H. BE. Northrop Shelton Mahoney's Gor

United States of Russia Is Planned And Continued

The article discusses a proposed United States of Russia and forceful aims to control former Russian empire, noting international support and a failing recognition of Kerensky officials in China. It highlights Baron Wrangel as conservative leader and Petlura of Ukraine as rival, with Petlura preferring regional leadership.

United States Russia Met Aled Pekin China Kudacher Kerensky Baron Wrangel Czpr Kolshas Wrangel Petlura Ukraine

Bridgeport Freshman Football Rescheduled to 2:30 PM

Bridgeport High School will play NYU freshmen at Newfield Park this afternoon starting at 2 30 instead of 3 30 as announced yesterday.

Bridgeport High School New York University Newfield Park

Early Wheeling Tales Featured at Fairfield County Fair

A feature story titled Ask Dal-He Knows explores the early days of Wheeling in Fairfield County. The piece indicates it will appear in the Sunday Post next weekend, urging readers not to miss the story and to order the paper now.

Dal Wheeling Fairfield County Sunday Post

City to Celebrate Hallowe'en Night

City officials unveil plans for a municipal mardi gras style Halloween celebration. Superintendent P V Gahan notes marching route undecided while bands sign on, adding noise makers and decorative pumpkins lanterns and corn stalks. Prizes will reward standout costumes and groups with committee meetings scheduled at the Chamber of Commerce.

P. V. Gahan Board of Recreation Gahan Chamber of Commerce

Harding Attacks Wilson for Trade and Mexican Policies

Senator Izarding assails Democratic foreign policy in Kentucky and Tennessee, denouncing secret diplomacy and the Wilson administration’s Mexico policy. He calls for reorganizing state and commerce departments, a noninterference approach to Mexico, and a limited role for Article 10 in world affairs. He urges a new foreign policy to boost trade and peace while criticizing the diplomatic service.

Louisville Mexico League Versailles Izarding America Republican Party State Department Somerset

Oath Day Reaches Surge in Elector Additions

A surge in new electors was recorded as 4 331 joined the voting list after a session of the board of selectmen. Of these, 383 were men and 3 948 women. The day’s peak turnout hit 2 169, with four days remaining to register. Women needed husbands naturalization papers to vote. several left to fetch them before being sworn in.

Obituary notices for Daley Thelin Detotte and Angers Thelin

Obituary notices list Leslie William Daley who died at home of his parents on Butler Street after a long illness. Survived by two brothers and former Lake Torpedo Boat Co. employee, with funeral details from his parents and St Peters Catholic church. Additional notices cover Angers Thelin and Matilda Detotte with burial plans at Mountain Grove Cemetery and local church services. Also mentions other survivors and funeral arrangements in Bridgeport and Beechwood Avenue areas. Funeral details include Swedish M E Church on Beechwood Avenue and Mountaind Grove Cemetery interments. Also notes wrestling event announcement at Penn State with over 200 applicants for tryouts.

Leslie William Daley Hugh Peley Butler Street Terday Edward Walser The Lake Torpedo Boat Co Crashe A. C West End St. Peters Catholic Farny St. Michael's Cemetery Adolph Breeckheimer Adolph Brschhermer Barnum Avenue August D. Baker Aerman G Wiemer German Reeform Church Union New Jersey Catherine Adolph Jr Eugene Oscar Frederick Carl Anders Thelin Angers Thelin Hanover Street M. E Beechwood Avenue Mountain Grove Semerary Matilda Detotte Bridgeport Hospital Mulling, Scott and Redgate Golden Mill Street Wee West Avenue William A. Thelin O. Lindberg Buffalo M. E. Caures Mountaliny Grove Cemetery

Weather outlook for New England through Saturday night

The weather remains generally fair with little temperature change expected into Saturday night. Forecast issued for Bridgeport area based on Almanac calculations, noting daylight saving time adjustments.

New England

City Hall Raided and Irish Disorder Across Cities

Fragmented wartime telegrams describe a raid on Cork City Hall amid private fund losses of 82 pounds sterling. Separate dispatches report rioting in Belfast with soldiers deployed, Londonderry patrolled by armored car after nocturnal clashes, and an ambush on a Phibsborough bank car in Dublin leaving a civilian dead and a soldier wounded.

Londonderry Dublin O'Cloek Phibsborough Bank

MacSwiney Enters Sixty First Day of Fast

Sionson Oct 14 The Irish self determination league reports on Lord Mayor MacSwiney's condition in Brixton prison. They deny American press claims that an eighty day fast is impossible and say he is receiving nourishment of some kind though officials refuse to predict when he may end the fast, warning he could die at any moment.

Sonsion Irish Self-Determination League Afayor MacSwiney Brixton Pason

Notable Care At Bedside Amid Uncertain Condition

The report notes ongoing nursing and family attention as MacSwiney receives care at the bedside. Agu continues her routine three nightly visits, maintaining presence beside her husband in a period of fragile health.

Dba MacSwiney

New Provident Hotel Opens for Colored Guests

The first hotel in the state for colored people was formally opened at 453 Broad Street with a reception and dinner. Lucius B. Jordan serves as president, and the event included varsity class attendees and local newspaper men.

New Provident Hotel Broad Street Lucius B. Jordan

Negro Leader Denounces Lynching in Madison Street Speech

William H. Lewin, a Negro lawyer from Neyton, condemned racial injustice in a Madison street address under Republican auspices. He argued a party cannot preach justice abroad while permitting lynching, segregation, and disenfranchisement at home, urging equal rights and an end to racial oppression.

Wiliam Ht. Lewin Neyton Hadeshall Madison Street Lewis Democratic Party

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