Salvage Crew Raises 350 Ton Concrete Barge in Bridgeport Harbor
The Argonaut Salvage Corp under Frank Crilly of New York raised a 350 ton concrete canal barge sunk in Bridgeport Harbor after four days of patching and diver work. The cargo of 400 tons of iron was removed. a second vessel remains to be salvaged, with larger equipment planned for faster recovery of sunken vessels in Long Island Sound.
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Bridgeport Harbor
Frank Crilly
New York
Desp Sea
Argonaut Selvage Corporation
Simon Lake
Long Island Sound
Lake
Salvage Corporation
Cor
Tyler Endorsed by Prohibition Party in Connecticut
The Prohibition Party endorsed multiple candidates across Democratic and Republican tickets. Hollins Tyler for governor, Ernest Wagner for lieutenant governor, William F. (full name unclear) for Congress in the Third District, Harry J. Platt for Congress in the Fourth, and James P. Cobain for Congress in the Fifth, all Democrat or Republican nominees. State officers Theodore T. Philippe, Deloraine Conant, Buel Bassett, and Emil G. Hohenthal also listed on the Prohibition ticket. The endorsement stems from favorable views on Volstead Act enforcement and state prohibition laws, with both major parties’ nominees questioned on the issue.
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Repubiican
Hollins Tyler
Ernest O. Wagner
William FF
Harry J. Platt
James P. Cobain
Congress
Theodore T. Phillipe
Bridgeport
Deloraine Conant
Winanam
Buel B. Bassett
Newritain
Emil G. Hohenthal
Manchester
United States
Tyler
Prohtvitlor
C E Society Favors League and Prohibition at State Convention
The Christian Endeavor society held its 28th annual state convention at West Presbyterian Church with 600 delegates endorsing resolutions for a league of nations and strict prohibition. They pledged support for candidates backing the Falstead Act and anti alcohol measures, and praised Rev. Alexander Alison Jr and Rev. Francis E. Clark for leadership. Addresses by T. W. Phillips and Rev. A. F. Parkles followed, with a quartet and benediction by Rev. Clark.
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League of Nations
Christian Endeavor Society
West
Will
Rex Alexander Alison, Jr
Wars Presbyterian Church
Fis
Prancis E. Clark
T. W. Phillipa
A. F. Parkles
Norwich
First Presbyterian Church
Francis E. Clark
Barnett Modifies Haitien Charges
Washington reports Major General George Barnett, former Marine commandant, denied he intended to imply promiscuous killings of Haitians by U.S. Marines during the 1915-1920 occupation. In a statement issued at Secretary Daniels' request, Barnett said his October 2 1919 letter to Colonel John H. Russell referred to killings as without due process of law, not as promiscuous killings.
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Washington
Ceorge Barnett
Marines
Stuaniels
Barnett
John TH. “jRuavell
Haiti
G O P Leaguers Clash Over League of Nations View
In a heated meeting Republicans attack the covenant of the League of Nations while urging support for Cox and Roosevelt. They warn against abandoning the league and call for reservations that satisfy American voters. Women Democrats urge ratification and debate with Republican critics continues. A Polish countess cites Europe’s needs and a Greenwich woman backs the league as a peace instrument. Brockton fires claim two died and several injured when a runaway fire truck struck a street crowd and storefront.
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Big Purny
Powtey
Ameris
Association of Nations
Councils of Nations
Senilor Therding
Ameglca
United States
James AI. Coxland
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Women's Democratic Bureau
Stratfeld
Amliten Holt
the Independent
Holt
Republican
League of Nations
Wil
Coxiuy
Ibana
Countess Turcenpnowicz
Poland
Europa
Algerica
Airs
Cardling Ruutz-Reent
Greenwich
Lesgue
Brockton
Musa
Woto
William
Sullivan
Jon Johor
Esther Buryman
Deiver
Tho Wpe Patio
North
Malin Street
Ampex
Johnson
Amy
Miss Bergman
Booney Wes
Geffney
Hunt
Gompers Appeals For Cox Support
Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, openly appeals for support for Governor Cox in the November issue of American Federationists. He condemns Harding's pro normalcy platform and warns it would empower profiteers, anti labor interests, and oppressive laws while undermining freedom and humanity.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Cox
Novermyer
American Federatinists
Harding
Gompers
Berty
Humanity
Saloon Men Taken On Liquor Charge
Police arrested two Bridgeport saloon keepers Samuel Smigersky of 745 Shelton Street and Steve Morisky of 256 Westlard Street for selling liquor without government permits. They were placed in cas fods by Police Sergeant Courblix, the Liquor Agent, each posting bonds of 150 dollars for City Court appearance.
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Sth
Bridgeport
Courblix
Hiquor
Keenera
Samuel Smigersky
Shelton Street
Steve Morisky
Lard Street
One Woman Three Men Held in Hootch Raids
One woman and three men were detained after a raid by Liquor Agent Coughlin and Pa igerman Green uncovered a large quantity of alleged liquor hidden in cellars. The arrests, each bond set at 160, included Margaret Samu of Hewerd avenue Ate, James Slullaby of Brow, Horung in Teeland, John Malko of Fairfield, and several others, with liquor stored at the Third precinct station.
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Coughlin
Paigerman Green
Thire
Margaret Samu
Hewerd
James Slullaby
Brow
Teeland
John Malko
Fairfield Horn
Hexiore Fadian
Murder mystery in Camden rocks police hunt
Camden scene follows the discovery of David Paul’s body buried in a secluded spot after his disappearance on October 6. Authorities sent out circulars for three youths seen in a yellow car, while a cash and checks were found on the victim. Investigators seek clues to where the body was concealed during the ten days before discovery.
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Camden
Sirea Youny
David &. Paul, Measenger
Proadway Trust Company
Paul
Philadelphia
Pawlyyogdy
Hey
Red Delegates Vow to Cleanse Global Finance
Fragmented report details Bolshevik leaders like Zinogiel and Radek shaping a world system from Petrograd to Moscow. It notes a congress outcome with a two-delegate committee, massive representation, and calls for Soviet unity against capitalist powers. The text also critiques money rate controls by private actors and warns of destabilizing cartel actions.
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Europe
Iiea
Zinogiel
Petrograd Soviet
Radek
Moscow Soviet
Agia
Ithe
Tegamle
Éd Ag
Asig
Communist Internationale
Communist Party
Mus’ Mart
Fegorer’s
East
Russia
Baku
China
Indie
Caucasus
Asia Minor
Africa
Gayer Pasha
Turkey
Union of Revolutionary Peoples of
Morocco
Tunis
Tripoli
Arabia
Mussina
Bela Kun
German Socialists Endorse Third Internationale Adherence
HALRE Germany Independent Socialist conference votes to join the Third Internationale of Moscow. Adolf Hoffman elected party president after a 237 to 136 majority. Minority faction leaves hall amid calls for clarity on future alignment.
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Halre
Germany
Third Internationale
Moscow
Independent Socialist Conference
Adolf Hoffman
Lader
Sevalon
Herr Hoffman
Third Internationabeat
M. Kinnvielt
Entisaas
Communist Internationale Organization
Herr Lefepour
Hofman
Auch Aperaker
Assault charge follows late arrest in Shelpon Street case
Alexander Tbmononvl of 782 Shelpon street was jailed by Pollerman Fitagerals for assaulting John B richardt of 548 West Main street. Bernard claims Romanauld pushed him from the front porch, causing a scalp laceration requiring three stitches by Dr J A Maxwell. Epidemic note about world population ends the item.
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Alexander Tbmononvl
Shelpon ,Street
Wie
Pollerman Fitagerals
John B3ichardt
West Main Street
Bor-nard
Romanauld
Lattor
Wr J. A. Maxwell
Jemergaicyospita
Ouster Proceedings In Masonic Temple Building Case
The Masonic Temple Building association has instituted master proceedings against Quinn, the occupant of a store in their building. Testimony was heard Friday before Justice of the Peace Vincent Keating. The association alleges Quinn was given notice to vacate and refused to move after receiving it.
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Masonic Temple Building Association
Quinn
Justice of Te Peace Vincent It Keating
Weather forecast for Southern New England and New York
Fair in the region Monday and Tuesday with temperature changes noted. Outlook calls for generally fair conditions east of the Mississippi on Monday and along the Atlantic coast on Tuesday. Winds from the northeast near Sandy Hook and along the coast, with moderate northeast breeze.
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New England
New York
Mississippi River
Noth
Sandy Hook
Sandy Wook
Hutteraz
Hatterna
Florida
Strate
Slovak Political Club Elects New Officers
Pen A. Lakwe was elected president of the American Slovak Felt deal club at a meeting of the Slovan at Bridgeport held at Sts Cyril and Metandina school. Zol awa is view president, Joseph Ma isch recording secretary, Imre Vatrt financial secretary, Stephen Yoiac treasurer, Andrew Rota. Avlinit Brown alderman and Frank Kisco Republican nominee spoke.
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Pen A. Lakwe
Slovan
Bridgeport
Sts. Cyril and Metandina
Br Church
St. Diner
Zolawa
View
Joseph Maisch
Imre Vatrt
Stephen Yoiac
Andrew Rota
Avlinit Brown
Trelfthy
Prank Kisco
Tenth Ostrict
Obituaries and funeral notices from Stratford area
A Stratford obituary list notes Eve M Baddingston age 32 died at Bridgeport hospital after a short illness. Survived by husband and six children, parents and siblings listed, private funeral at her home, burial Union Cemetery Stratford. Clara Ruszkay 55 of 198 Black Rock Turnpike Wil held service at home then St Stephens Church, burial St Michael's Cemetery. James G Parise funeral from Veuillez Alang Porlaes. Fort Rogers resident J W Rogers 19, funeral Wed 2:30 at parents’ home. Frank Harvey Thomas 16 of Carroll Ave. funeral Wed 11:10 from Balser Mortuary, Riverside Cemetery Huntington. Anthony Pisanelli 79 West Ave died yesterday. Survived by wife Madeline, sons Dennis and Joan, daughter Annie Soldi, brother James NY. Funeral from home 8:30 and Holy Rosary Church 9:00, burial St Michael's Cemetery. Daniel Jordan of Lindley St died Saturday evening at St Vincent’s Hospital. Funeral tomorrow 9 from home and 9 from St Poclek’s Church, burial St Michael’s Cemetery. Leslie Daley 19, funeral from parents’ home Butler Ave then St Erter’s Church for Requiem High Mass, pallbearers named from Grasso A.C.
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Eve M Baddingston
Erdnand N. Baddingtor
Stratford
Bridgepost Hospital
Walliam Almstead
Edward
Ciforece
Worcester
Mass
Frank Evand
Union Cemetery
Clara Ruszkay
Black Rock Turnpike
Celedic
Rom St Stephens Ehoreh
Chermocakt
St. Michael's Cemetery
Dara
Alexander
Trenc
James G. Purlse
James G. Parise
Frank Harvey Thomas
Carroll Avenue
Fane
Martha TE
Lillian B
John A. Dwight
Arthur &. _ Powers
August G. Balser
Stratford Avenue
Riverside Cemetery
Huntington
Conn
Anthony Pisanelli
Anthony Isanels
West Avenue
Tin Wite
Madeling
Dennis
Joan
Dirs
Annie
Soldl
James
New York
Cead St
Lindley Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
St. Pocelek's
Dlot
J. C. Leach
St. Michaal's
Lesiie Duley
Lesie Duley
Hugh Daley
Butler Avenue
St. Erter's Catholic Church
Factor CA. Leddy
John Boxer
James Trainor
John Hunley
Arthur Moore
Vincent Gagner
Willem 2Ellen
The
Grasho A.C
Britain Moves to War Rationing Amid Crisis
Wartime measures sweep Britain as government prepares for worst. Army and navy leave halted while volunteers rally at Downing Street. Miners and millions face rationing with coal, fuel, and food limits. Factories cut output, electricity use restricted, and advertising bans imposed.
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Baesbrat Plang
Lloyd-Georse
Downing Street
Wiice
Iit
Bozeman Arrests Hover Over Local Court Proceedings
A tangled case surrounds Bozeman with accusations against Cozza and Burns agent ties. Chief Myers sought DeLaney arrest for alleged assault, but Assistant Prosecutor Garlick found no grounds for a warrant. Bozeman remained bound over, his previous hand forfeiture noted, as further abuse claims surface amid an extradition context involving Corza and Fleurs.
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Cozza
Allen Myers
Byrne Raiders
DeLaney
Bozeman
Earle Garlick
Bartlett
Bozeman Ws
Aileve
Burns
Corza
Fleurs
Ballard Clarifies Politics Activity In Connecticut
Prank Ballard claimed he was fully aligned with the Bridgenort political camp, serving as treasurer of the Republican national ways and means committee in Connecticut. He stressed no local fund collection, insisting all money goes to the national committee and is promptly handed to state headquarters.
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E. Ballard
Ballard
National Ways and Means Committee
Republican Party
Connecticut
National Committee
Zartford
World Sunday School Meeting Declares Global Peace
Tokyo October 17 delegates from Asia Europe and America praised the world Sunday school convention. A message from the Japanese emperor endorsed the gathering aimed at peace and happiness. Resolutions urged temperance prohibition stronger anti opium efforts aid for famine struck China and Western Europe and voting rights for women to protect rights. A world wide relief collection was planned.
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United States
Relief
Europe
G. O. P. Women to Form Own Clubs in Connecticut
Connecticut Republican women discuss creating independent clubs to govern their affairs, arguing for women’s equality within the party. Debate centers on charters, admission of women, and the risk of male-dominated junior roles. Bridgeport’s Harding Workers’ Club Cat Women led by Mrs. Ellie Sperry is highlighted as an early example.
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Connecticut
Harding Workers
Ellie 3
S. Sperry
Bridgeport
Yale Forestry Graduates Gather For Reunion
Several Pridgeport graduates of the Yale school of forestry will attend a reunion held in New Haven on December 22. Announcement says U S forester GilTordenot and other notable forestry figures are expected to be present at the event marking the school’s founding.
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Pridgeport
Yale School of Forestry
Sinc
New Have
GilTordenot
United States Forester
Theodore Roosevelt
Philippines to Seek Immediate Independence
Washington Oct 17 Isras Gabaldon newly elected resident commissioner announced today that the Philippines will seek immediate independence. Gabaldon, a leading attorney in Manila, has just arrived at the capital to present the move to Congress.
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Isras Gabaldon
Ls Immediate Hilitance
Congress
Gabaldon
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