Fire devastates Patrick McGee property barn and shed
A blaze on Patrick McGee's Knowlton Street property gutted a barn and shed causing $15,000 in losses. Two horses burned. hay and grain damaged. neighbors aided in moving belongings. Fire tied to mysterious origin with no confirmed suspect. Separate early-morning fire at Bridgeport Storage Warehouse damaged three rolls of pilot paper and a soap powder stock.
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Patrick McGee
Knowlton Street
Olice
Dieman
Dor Mralta
Spragzue
James
Bor
W.o. Sprague
Woona
Bas
The
Sarn
Peincex
Bridgeport
Main and
Whiting Reefs
Woman Charged With Operating Liquor Still
A woman, Mrs. Mery Szencz of 198 Spruce Street, was arrested by Third Precinct police for operating a home still and prune mash found in her cellar. A man, John Pereno, was also arrested at the same time for selling liquor. Bail was set at $200 for violations of the state liquor law.
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Mery Szencz
Spruce Street
John Penero
Organize to Eliminate Race Antagonisms in Chicago
An old letter describes the Nasional Reity Council forming to combat race antagonisms in Chicago. It proposes replacing the council with a general committee to unify backers and pursue broader goals, amid confusion over leadership and aims.
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Nasional Reity Council
Edward F_ iDunn
Tne
Robinson to succeed Leonard as GOP town chairman
City Clerk J A H Robinson is slated to be elected GOP Town Chairman to replace John A Leonard at a town and city convention in the High School tomorrow night. District chairmen are to be replaced by Wilson supporters, with retention of some positions and mention of Northey withdrawing from the race.
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J. Alex. H. Robinson
John A. Leonard
Wilson
Aljermen
Northey
Andrew J. Northey
Ty Clere Robinson
North
Robinson la Sal
Oy Nis
Leonard
Robinson
Corventon
Awison
Warr
Ateam
Nicholas Tesing
Postmaster of Waterbury Resigns After Probing Inquiries
Waterbury postmaster Rawli M. S. O'Brien announced he has forwarded his resignation to Washington to take effect after a successor is appointed and qualified. The lawyer, appointed by President Wilson, cites fatigue from ongoing investigations by postal inspectors as the reason. His term would have expired in 1924.
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Waterbury
Rawli
O' Brien
Whiehline
Obrien
Washington
O'Brien
Wi JSON
Briand At Paris Receives Warm Backing To Attend Parley
The French Chamber of Deputies resumed sessions and grouped eighteen foreign affairs interpellations into one. Deputy Margoing of Maine praised Premier Briand for deciding to attend the Washington conference, with Briand replying that he was too glad for his country, as deputies applauded.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Margoing
Department of the
Maine
Briand Spon
Washington
Prohibition Agents Dismissed in Ontario Case
Philadelphia Ontario reports sixteen dry agents dismissed by Haines amid a federal prohibition enforcement shakeup. The move follows actions against agents in Pennsylvania and impacts the enforcement team on duty.
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Haines
Philadelphia
Roy S. Traynes
McConnell
Pennsylvania
Third fire damages lumber yard shed at riverfront
A blaze at a lumber yard shed along the riverfront caused damage to stored items and a large pile of iron and metal junk. Fire crews battled flames while hydrants and nearby structures shaped the scene. organizers noted the fire arm was not expected to be extensive.
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Housatonia Avenue
Peace Pacts Ratified by U S Senate Vote 66 to 20
Senate approval of the administrations peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary completed the immediate peace program with a 66 to 20 vote. Fourteen Democrats supported ratification while two more were paired in favor. A separate German treaty debate failed to proceed with broader reservations adopted by the foreign relations committee.
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Washington
Adinistration
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Hans Ballan
Senata
Borgh
Idaho
Follette
Wisconsin
Nottia
Nebraska
Ilness
Foreign Relations Committee
Rall Hrandesies
Bursam
Calder
Cameron
Capper
Colt
Cumotins
Cittie
Dillingham
Dupont
Edge
Elling
Ernest
Frendai
Urance
Frelinghuysen
Good i Hale
Harreld
Johnson
Kellers
Envon
Steves
Lenrod
Lodge
Eclarmick
MecMimber
Atekinter
Mclean
McNary
Moses
Ransdet
Shields
Republican Voters League Challenge to Mayor Wilson Nomination
The Republican Voters League issue a statement saying it will continue its fight against waste and oppose Mayor Wilson’s policies. It claims Wilson used political grip on delegates to secure nomination after a brief campaign and votes in eight of twelve districts, while League members were repeatedly offered to accept a compromise.
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Wilson
Republican Voters League
Pan
Bridgeport
Ita Principiee
Tepublican
Republican
Daraayr
Hicket
Voters
Main St Rivals Fifth Ave Better-omens Brigenort Parade
Thousands thronged the streets for a three day urban display in Bridgeport. The opening night featured a Harvey Fair Band procession from Fairfield avenue to Center City with windward light forms and illuminated window showcases by Better-homes and Modern Fashion merchants.
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Briggenort
Campaleo
Imarvey Fair
Fairfield Avenue
Sid Ave
Bridgeport
Fifth Avenus
George M. Cohan Plans Major League Baseball Purchase
George M. Cohan, fresh from retirement announcements in the theatrical world, said he was negotiating to own a major league baseball club and expected a deal to be finalized by next Monday. He declined to name the club, but friends reported it might be the Cincinnati Nationals. Cohan will sail for England tomorrow.
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NEAW
Labor Board, Union Chiefs to Meet at Harding Request
Farmers urge freight rate relief as local rail labor board and union chiefs prepare to meet at President Harding's request. Trainmen discuss strike readiness amid prior pay cuts and city officials plan to keep essential services running, with coal yards stocked and food supplies secured.
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Rail Labor Board
Harding
Threatened Railroad Strike Tests Labor Board Worth
Washington October 18 the threatened railroad strike is seen as the first real test of the railroad labor board's practicability. Negotiations and proposed wage cuts raise questions about the board's authority and the government's plan to avert a full-scale walkout. Officials weigh a possible immediate freight rate reduction and the public board's potential role in mediating the dispute.
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U.S. Railroad Labor Board
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
U.S
Labor Board
Mnee
Halr
Dorin
Chikago
Sovernment
Fie
Milford Man Out of Work Found Dead at Home
Milford man aged 18 was found dead by a neighbor in a rocking chair at 40 West Pond Street. Death ruled as self-inflicted by gas, with authorities noting long-term unemployment since the factory closed. John Schlosser, a neighbor, discovered the body after the man failed to appear in his usual spots. Three burners of the range were open. body removed to local undertaking establishment.
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Milford
ToSmith
West Pawn Street
Moedicus
Klacher
Sinlih
Qilford
Smith
John Schlosser
Rowlng
Shenaa Range
Bad man given 40 years in Sing Sing prison
John Aaulis described as a bad man by Judge Smith was sentenced today to 40 years in Sing Sing for holding up a couple and robbing them of $1068. He was a second offender.
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Mineola
N. Y
Disabled service men treated under conditions likened to slavery
Washington Ont March address at the Veterans Bureau meeting charged the system with criminal training conditions for disabled service members. Colonel Forbes criticized districts for political machine influence and compensation practices, warning the bureau will operate on sound business lines and expose abuses.
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Washington
Ont
Forbes
Veteran's Buearu
Hig Addis
Veteran's Bureau
Ite
Rail unions seek to avert nationwide strike actions
Government agencies and rail labor leaders press efforts to prevent a walkout of nearly 2,000,500 workers set for October 30. A series of meetings among eleven unions and the United States Railroad Labor Board aim to avert disruption, with farmers proposing freight rate cuts and wage adjustments tied to living costs.
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United State Railroad Labor Boards
Harding
Boare
Mertings
Weele
Ther
Tahor Sara Wern
WS. Carter
Brotherhood of Voromotuiveremen and Engineers
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhand
Commetive Ene Aneeva Willinne
Othe Reethethand Af
Harding and Party Off for Yorktown Surrender Fete
President Harding and party depart Washington for Yorktown and Williamsburg events. Addresses planned at Yorktown surrender commemoration and at Williamsburg a new president’s address and college ceremony noted. Delegates and officials include Secretary of State, Secretary Mellon, and other senior aides.
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Harding
Yorktown
Washington
Wile Wamshurs
Cornywalle
Hamsburg
William
Mary Solslege
Harding Des
Fhyshe
Oat Mellon
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Main ST
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George M. Cohan
Baseball Club
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Peace Meeting
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