Democrats Plan Two-Week Campaign with Davis Visit
Democratic leaders arrange two week whirlwind campaign to bring John W. Davis to speak, with Charles G. Morris delivering at least two addresses. John T. Sheahan chair of rally committee announces plans for two rallies, aiming for Davis to appear in Bridgeport on October 30, while Oscar Underwood and Newton D Baker are slated to speak in support of national and state tickets. William Walling and other nominees will address voters in several districts, with Germania hall and State street Casino venues hosting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davis
Charles G. Morris
John T. Shea~ Tan
Moerzis
Davis
Bridgeport
Oscar Underwood
Abraham
Underwood
Fame
Newton D Baker
Sheahan
Wiliam English Walling
P Araly
Germania Hall
Morris Walling
Harry Silverstone
David Goldstein
Anthony S. Renal
State Bureau
State Street
Morris
Walling
Armed Soldiers Rampant Through Shanghai Clash
Chinese sections of Shanghai were overrun by armed Bol Wiers as authorities feared disorder. Reinforcements from Northern Hupeh and Chekiang troops, totaling about 7 200, arrived as the city remained unsettled. Japan warned it would defend its rights in Manchuria, sending notes to Peking and Mukden.
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Odt
Shanghai
Hupeh Province
Sheare
Cheklang
Japan
Tokio
Associated Press
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Peking
Mukden
Greenwich Man Fined for Assault on Girl Adopted Child
Greenwich October 14 William Wendel was fined 50 dollars plus costs for assaulting Frances Wendel age 14 with a stick after she refused to study and wiped greasy hands on her apron. The girl, adopted from St Joseph's home at Pesk skill, N J, three months old, may be returned to the home by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Williarm
Wendel
Frances Wendel
St. Joseph’s
Peskskill
Secretary Wallace to Undergo Operation
Secretary Wallace of the Department of Agriculture will enter a hospital tomorrow for a surgical operation to remove the cause of seation. He had been seeking to avoid the procedure due to official duties, but pain and inconvenience grew severe enough to force immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Man Attempted Self Harm After Drinking Liquor
Herbert Elwood, 44, of 567 St. man Street, attempted death by own action yesterday afternoon by cutting his throat with a razor while partly under the influence of liquor. He was removed to Hillside Home by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Elwood
St.man Street
Four Women Nominated in County for Representatives
In Fairfield on Oct. 14 telegraph reports show Republicans naming four candidates across towns including Ford of Westport and Mrs Julia Emory of Stamford for representatives while Greenwish selected Helen Quan for the Democratic ticket. Probate judge nomination at the Republican caucus was not contested with Dicam Wakeman chosen unanimously. over 200 attended at Legion hall.
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Fairfield
Dicam Wakeman
Legion Hall
Act
George H. Weaver
E. W
Pickett
Albert
Lavery
Bacon Wakeman
Willam A. Kinsella
Honward Wakeman
Andrew W. Gardella
Robert A. Knight
H. S. Blakeman
Fred E. Northrop
Y Howard Schaff
Stephen Butako
Charles C. Lacey
Republican caucuses name local nominees in scattered towns
In Trumbull PHIDRMAN and BEVNEL Republican caucuses named candidates for representative and probate judge. Howard Nothnagle received Trumbull nomination. A J Hull, Howard F Randall, B W Kingston and August Murr named as justices of the peace. In Phidrman Charles Jahmson and in Bevnell Dufford Kyle won representative slots with Cady Morse probate judge and several justices named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Howard Nothnagle
A. J. Hull
Howard F. Randall
B. W. Kingston
August Murr
Milford Republicans nominate Clark in large caucus defeat
Milford dispatch reports a major Republican caucus with Adam Sattig defeated for representative by David A. Clark by a wide margin. Clark, an organization candidate, leads as winner by over 300 votes. Hubert L. Platt chosen as other nominee and Omar W. Platt named for probate judge. Justices of the peace named include Charles L. Doherty, Samuel Richie, George H. Southworth, M. F. Buckingham, George L. Peck, J. B. Reno, and George F. Weed.
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Milford
George L. Peck
J. B. Reno
George F. Weed
Wea ver and Mygatt Nominated for Representatives
New Milford October 14 Mary Weaver and Roland F Mygatt were nominated for representatives at the Republican caucus today. Democratic caucus named Mrs Adelaide I Baker and Paul Barton for representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Mary B. Weaver
Roland F. Mygatt
Adelaide I. Baker
Paul Barton
Wevius Nominated Rep At New Fairfield Republican Caucus
Mrs. George M. Wevius, a former member of the General Assembly, was unanimously nominated for representative at the Republican caucus in New Fairfield. The caucus was held tonight with local party members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fairfield
George M. Wevius
General Assembly
Crawford Hubbell Nominated For State Representative In Westport
In Westport a Republican caucus nominated Mrs. Sara R Crawford and Edward Hubbell for state representatives. Justices of the peace nominees were Austin Wakeman Harry R Sherwood Joseph Marton Willard Adams Joseph Adams John Adams Thayer and Grenville Mackenzie.
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Whstport
Sara R Crawford
Edward Hubbell
Austin Wakeman
Harry R. Sherwood
Joseph Marton
Willard
Adams
Joseph Adams
John Adams Thayer
Grenville Mackenzie
Shelton and Democratic Nominations At Local Convention
Shelton Oct. 14. Republican and Democratic parties announced their ticket nominees. Republicans named mayors, treasurer, town clerk, tax collector, sheriff, auditor, assessors, selectman, library director, education board members, probate judge, representatives, aldermen and justice of the peace. Democrats listed similar posts with B. N. Beard as mayor and multiple other officers including city sheriff and probate judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ledger Jr
Lewis Kroaiger
Frank Wright
B. H. Weatherby
Board of Education
Harold Keeler
George Arundell
William Curnias
John H. Hill
John N. Sinsabaugh
Lion Sylvester
Bernard Mehis
John Russ
Harold Thompson
B. N. Beard
Lewis, Hoath
Robert Lattin
John J Donovan
Joseph Stewart
John J. Donovan
Minnie Crofut
Frank V. Crofut
Colth P. Leverin
Michael Daynor
Patrick Morrin
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Laivella
Charles Glezadi
Newtown Republicans Renominate Slate for Local Office
Newtown October 14 The Republican caucus renominated the same slate elected two years ago with Levi C. Morrig and Newton M.ow as likely representatives. No probate judge nomination opposed Democratic Oscar Pitasahjer. Justices of the peace named: George M. Stuart Frank WH. Platt Sam Nalevky Robert Camp Amos T. Camp Sanford Mead Anna G. Murphy Wallace N. Mitchell.
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Newtown
Tele+gram
Levi C. Morrig
Newton M.ow
Oscar Pitasahjer
Justices of the Peace
George M. Stuart
Frank WH. Platt
Sam Nalevky
Robert Camp
Amos T. Camp
Sanford Mead
Anna G. Murphy
Wallace N. Mitchell
Stamford Republican primary yields woman candidate for assembly
Stamford reports on a Republican primary where Mrs. Julia M. Emery, president of the women’s Republican organization, is nominated for a Stamford representative seat alongside Frank I. Gurley. Other nominations include John F. Keating for mayor and Herman officers across wards, with several judges and justices of the peace named.
Greenwich Ontario Holds Party Nominations in Town Hall
Republican caucus named Stephen L. Radford for judge of probate and W J Ferris and Henry S. Mead as representatives, with a slate of justices of the peace. Democrats also nominated Stephen L. Radford for judge of probate and a roster of reps and justices, including Helen B E Quan and Hugh M Fox.
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Grhenwich
Hush M. Fox
Alice J. O'Neil
Edith D. Perk
Bertha G. Boles
Angelita Maher
Mary A. Lainer
Jono J. O’brien
Faqeh Hassan George Luke Williams
Mulville
James’ G. Wilson
James B. Anderson
Williamson Accepts Republican Nomination At Caucus
Darien Oct 14 Charles B Williamson was begged to accept the nomination for representative at the Republican Caucus. He said he was busy but finally consented to accept. Justices of the peace included John E Selleck Harry D Hanson Frank C M Jones and Joseph Peterck. Mark W Norman was renominated for Judge of probate. Meeting presided by H B Croteoct, Republican Town committee chairman.
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Bevnel
Republican Caucus
Dufford Kyle
Cady R. Morse
Nelile
Goodsell
Wuain Hanna
William P. Bailey
Howard
Yengle Jr
Edgar Underhing
Arthur HE. Taylor
Charles Smith
Barien
Charles B. Williamson
Republian
Williamson
Fnally
John E. Selleck
Harry D. Hanson
Frank C. M. Jones
Joseph Peterck
Mark W. Nor‘nan
H. B. Croteoct
Republican Town Committee
Weston caucus nominates tickets for November vote
In Weston Weedon on October 14 the Republican caucus nominated fallow ag officers for November 1. For representative George D. Gifford was named along with justices of the peace Wilith Fanton Joseph Beckley Irving Merritt and Archil Klar. Democratic caucus named representative Willig Banks Henry Rowland Stephen Waterbury and Frank Terrig.
Monroe GOP caucus nominates Mix by nine vote margin
Monroe October meeting drew a large Republican caucus as W K Mix and Edward Beardaley vied for representative. Ninety nine electors were nominated with Mix winning by a nine vote margin. Justices of the peace nominees listed as Marquin Curtiss Charieg Smalley Ambrose Tura and A D Yacox.
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Monroe
W. K. Mix
Eaward
Beardaley
Voca
Magin
Justices of the Peace
Marquin Curtiss
Charieg
Smalley
Ambrose Tura
A. D. Yacox
Easton caucuses nominate candidates for fall election
At Easton on October 14 both parties held caucuses with many women present but none were placed on the ticket. Republicans named Joseph B. Hill for representative and Beers Hill Varney and Davis for justices of the peace while Democrats nominated Reed B. Candee for representative Osborne Candee and Ostergreen for justices of the peace with no fourth JP chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey B. Candee
Henry W. Osborne
John H. Candee
Joseph Ostergreen
Justice of the Peace
City offices named at convention in Ean City
At a recent convention in Ean City the following were named for offices: Mayor Nelson M. Pickering city treasurer Frederick M. Drew town clerk Thomas Wirth registrar of voters George E. Phillips and representatives Robert Adamson and Charles English.
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Ean
Nelson M. Pickering
Frederick M. Drew
Thomas Wirth
George BE. Phillips
Robert Adamson
Charles English
Brookfield Caucus nominates Thornhill for assembly seat
Brookfield scene of a Republican caucus with over 226 attendees. John J. Thornhill won the representative nomination by about 80 votes, defeating Robert W. Green. William P. Roa was nominated for probate judge. The ticket includes William H. Blackman, Percy B. Hawley, Howard W. Keeler, and John J. Thornhill.
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Brooktidad
Brookfield
General Assembly
John 8. Thornhill
Robert W. Green
William P. Roa
Justices of the Peace
William H. Blackman
Perccy B. Hawley
Howard W. Keeler
John &. Thornhfil
Ridgefield GOP nominates incumbents and local officials
Ridgefield October 14 By Telegram Service At the Republican canons tonight Ssth Low Pierrepont was nominated for re election to the General Assembly with running mate Mrs. Ethel Ryan George EH. Scott was renominated for judge of probate The justices of the peace nominees are Samuel Fl. Nicholas Edward S. Pouch R. A. Jackson R. Moher Jesse L. Benedet and Franklin EK. Martin.
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Ridgefield
Repubican
Low Pierrepont
General Assembly
Ethel Ryan
George EH. Scott
Justices of the Peace
Samuel Fl. Nicholas
Edward S. Pouch
R. A. Jackson
R. Moher
Jesse L. Benedet
Franklin EK. Martin
Local caucus names candidates for Redding reps and peace ticket
Redding October 14. At a Republican caucus Fr Sanford Osborn and George W Schreiber were nominated for representatives. The peace ticket names John Muennich George M Johnson John B Murphy Milo L Osborn and Jose F P Sanford. No judge of probate candidate was nominated to oppose Democrat Jonathan B Sanford.
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Redding
Sanford Osborn
George W. Schreiber
Jast Fines of the Peace
John Muennich
George M. Johnson
John B. Murphy
Milo L. Osborn
Jose F P. Sanford
Jonathan B. Sanford
Derby nominees named at Democratic convention
Derby Oct 14 Nominees for city offices were Frank Conway for mayor Frank Clark for treasurer Edward St Bergin for town clerk William J Riordan for registrar of voters Patrick O'Donnell for city sheriff and Patrick Donovan David O'Keefe and John FP Wall for board of aldermen.
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Dorby
Telemrrans Service
Frank Conway
Frank Clark
Edward St. Bergin
William J. Riordan
Barnum and Templeton Lead Local Nominations in Kent
Kent voters hear Walter M. Barnum named for probate judge and William Templeton chosen as representative nominee. Eligible candidates for Justice include John W. Chase Edward M. Shore Henry T. Britton and Miss Mary Bacon.
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KEXRT
Walter M. Barnum
William Templeton
Tobn W. Chase
Edward M. Shore
Henry Ts. Britton
Mary Bacon
Ansonia Nominees Named at City Democratic Convention
At the Democratic city convention, nominations were made for mayor John Mead and city treasurer Frederick M. Drew among others including town clerk James J. Sheehy and registrar Morris Lane. Republican selections follow in the report.
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Anesonta
John (. Mead
Frederick M. Drew
James J. Sheehy
Morris Lane
John Kiely
Joseph Rowley
Patrick Murray
William Barnes
Frank Woubini
Fred Gilbert
Benjamin Bernstein
He Republi
Ambler Nominated. slate named for Frepublican caucus
Wilton, Oct 14. Lewis R. Ambler was unanimously nominated for representative at the Republican caucus. Justices of the peace contenders chosen were Abner Keeler Louis Miller Bessie C. Wischer David Jentes Sherwood Chichester Elizabeth Van einingen and George Weston. In a separate incident, Ina Bettini of 1057 Marlwood avenue was knocked down by an automobile yesterday but escaped with minor injuries.
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Wilton
Lewis R. Ambler
Frepublican
Justices of the Peace
Abner Keeler
Loui R. Miller
Bessie C. Wischer
David Jentes
Sherwood Chichester
Abeth Vaneiningen
George Weston
Inra
Bettini
Manlewood Avenue
Agal
Connecticut Klan Open Air Rites Prompt Talks of Intruder Arrests
A historical account describes Ku Klux Klan open air demonstrations in Connecticut with Hooded groups gathering on hillsides near Stamford and nearby towns. It notes clerical letters, press behavior, and alleged plans to press trespassing charges against intruders while detailing banners and signals used by Klansmen.
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Connecticut
Stamford
Vanlic Road
Democrats Hold Protracted Meet in Danbury
Danbury Democrats held a lengthy threefold convention spanning probate, senate, and town affairs over two days without naming any candidates. The meeting resumed late last night at the Hotel Green with plans to reconvene, and officials said selections would come in the near future, possibly tomorrow or the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Elotel Green
Two Small Fires Call Out Firemen
Two calls in one hour summoned the fire department with limited damage. An alarm from 10 Lexington Avenue sent Chenucay Company No. to a chimney fire at that address. A later alarm from Box 141 at Orange Street and Newfield Avenue drew Hose Truck No. to extinguish a blaze in a car set afire by a short circuit. The car owner was Charles Gessinger. address unknown.
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Lexington Aver U6
Chenucay Company No
Orange Street
Newfield Avenue
Charles Gessinger
Boy injured by hotel elevator at Stratfield Hotel
Janes Kronig, 14, of Pem hnoke Street, suffered crush injuries to his left leg and right foot when the rubbish elevator malfunctioned at the Stratfield Hotel yesterday afternoon. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. He was employed in the hotel bakery and was having lunch when the accident occurred.
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Janes Kronig
Hnoke Street
Stratfield Hotel
St.Vincent
Banker
Hunt
Steel Corp President Heads Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, Oct 14. The Norwalk Hospital Association held its annual meeting with four directors reappointed: James A. Barrell, HB. T. Bedford, Thomas A. Canty, and Frederick Gebard. Receipts totaled 72927.87, up about 15000 from last year, with 1742 patients treated. Miss Mary W. Bodine to continue as superintendent indefinitely.
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Norwalk
Norwalk Hospital Association
James A. Barrell
United States Steel Corporation
HB. T. Bedford
Greens Farms
Thomas A. Canty
Frederick Gebard
Mary WH. Bodine
Wyoming nominates woman for governor in party move
Nellie G. Ross widow of late governor William J. Toas was chosen unanimously as Democratic nominee for governor by the emergency state convention in session here. Wyoming, a territory in 1869, helped push national women suffrage, making Mrs. Ross the first woman ever nominated for such a high office.
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Ciety Wine
Wyo
Nellie G. Ross
William J. Toas
Wyoming
Rosal
Behrens Approves Teacher Salary Increase Plan
Mayor William Behrens yesterday endorsed the teacher pay hike saying Bridgeport salaries should rise if below peers. He pledged to bring the issue to the Board of Apportionment for consideration.
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William Behrens
Bridgeport
Board of Apportionment
Girl Held by Drug Addicts Rescued by Police in New York
Elizabeth Lu Plante, a 21 year old nurse from Fall River, Mass., was rescued by police from a Ludlow Street apartment after ten days of alleged abduction by Mrs Eva Arnold, her husband John, and two other suspects. Arrests were made for abduction as officers found opium pipes and drugs during a raid prompted by a telegram from the girl’s mother seeking money.
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New York
Elizabeth Lu
Plante
Fall River
Mass
Ludlow Street
Eva Arnold
John Arnold
Willam Katz
Albert Visconti
Bronx
Misa la Plante
Arnolds
Kats
Special Privilege in Politics Spurs Vermont and Massachusetts
Congressman Merritt opened with sorrow over Senator Brandegee's death and attacked La Follette propaganda. He praised Republican governance as granting special privileges to all with character and ability, urged voters to back Coolidge, and warned a third party would harm the nation amid economic strain and calls for fair taxation.
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Vermont
Plymouth
Massachusetts
Northampton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Republican Party
Calvin Coolidge
Democratc
Connecticut
Republicum General Assembly
United States
Brandegee
Merritt
Frank B. Brandegee
la Follette
la Foillette
Nativity Church Holds Ten Day Mission Services
Nativity church at Carson street and Sylvan avenue announces a ten day mission beginning Thursday at 7 20 p m Rev H C Dyer rector invites all to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nativity Church
Cor. Carson Street
Sylvan Avenue
H. C. Dyer
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Moe Rosen
Charles J. Seely
George M. Skene
Edward Seaman
Archie Lawrence
Arthur D. Austin
Loag Fale Jows
Alirved N. Philips Jr
Raymond Hackett
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Harry A. Wilams
Harry J. Franklin
P. H. Dillon
Edward Denning
Joseph I. Hanley
Michael J.’ O'Hara
Anthony Marucca
Samuel Price
William H. Gregory
Paul Keniltsheik
Floya
Bartram
Arthur W. Bell
John N. Saunders
Henry J. Barthel
Elizabeth A. Coughlin
Kathryn M. Buckley
Patrick W. Cuddy
Cornelius Daly
James H. Giblin
Michael
Sherman
Phidrman
Charles Jahmson
Bethel
Westport
Shelton
Julia M. Emery
Women's Republican Organizations
Frank I. Gurley
Emery
Hartford
John F. Keating
Edward N. Past
Leroy I. Welly
Joseph EH
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Fred Geifinger
Edward Foulds
Willam F. Gillespie
Willan Carter
Joseph Carpenelli
Benjamin H. Mead
Robert Fruin
William E Joyce
Joyd D. Bartram
Jude
Frank J. Gerley
Julig M. Emory
Victor C. Buttres
Peter T. Dendlinveer
WW. E. Hickey
Jacob Cohn
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Binghampton
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Duchess County
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New York State
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Kleagle
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Sutterman
King Kleagia
Durham
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