Mrs Fleck to Be Aide to Robinson and Equal Honor
The Bridgeport Republican city convention will convene at 7 30 tonight in the high school to elect a new town committee. Fourteen women will be elected to membership, with Mrs Fleck named vice chairman and Miss Caroline Jense, a clerk, to be secretary. Alex Robinson is expected to be chosen town chair, with William Benren as treasurer. The move adds 14 women and 14 men to form a 28 member committee with four officers. Some members reportedly may resign if not stepping down tonight.
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Ugh
Willard Pieck
Caroline J. Enset
Tax
Arthur Ceanor
Alex. Robinson
oMesa
John A. Leonard
William Benrens
Tarkies
Rts
Alexander DeLaney
Conner
Irs
Meek
Ema Havens
Toxp
J Alex H. Hobinson
Bridgeport
Johan L. Lyons
Schutte Murder Case in Hands of Jury Today
The trial of Emil Schutte store keeper of Shailerville for the December murder of Joseph Mary and Jacob Ball proceeds with closing arguments and jury instruction set to follow. States Attorney Inglis contends the case rests on a single witness and the defense argues lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
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Schutte
Emil Schutte
Shailerville
Joseph
Mary
Jacob Ball
Judes Malthie
Inglis
Gon Fulius
Rnghts
Wmacif
Pulléta
Ball
Gustaf B. “‘Arison
Snte
Ban
Diepror
Divine Turns Sleuth Captures Detective Ly York
Rev Edward Stearns reports a burglary of $1000 at his home, then takes up sleuthing. He observed a suspicious man behind a tree near his house. The man denied being a burglar, claiming to be a detective.
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Divine
LY York
Edward Stearns
Bomb Explodes at U S Envoy Herricks Paris Home
A bomb exploded at the home of American ambassador Myron Herrick in Paris damaging the suite bath room and injuring the valet. The device, addressed to Herrick, followed threatening letters received in Massachusetts case. Herrick and his relatives were present as presents celebrating his birthday were destroyed.
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Myron T. Herrek
Vale
Fleritick
Trasi
Herrick
Pariely
Vv. Herrick
Sever
Amy
Presente Am- Dresador
William and Mary awards Harding Doctor of Laws
President Harding received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at the College of William and Mary during today’s installation exercises. He urged stronger national education, praised America’s role, and linked Anglo American cooperation to lasting world peace from Yorktown to the present. He spoke of France’s aid and cautioned against surrendering sovereignty in the push for international unity.
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Amsburg
Harding
William and Mary
Chandler
Hardie
Yorktown
Tord Carnawally
Washington
France
Great Britain
America
Pacific
Sonnés Warming
Lloyd George Sees Trade Aid for Unemployed
Lloyd George tells Parliament Britain will aid unemployment with large credits and export expansion. He advocates peace and understanding among nations, emphasizes trade as remedy, and outlines plans to guarantee loan interest, fund relief, extend aid to forestry and drainage, and support public works and emigration.
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Llgyd
George
Tomgon
Remir Liloyd-George
Heiley Botha
Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Canltel
Hrutlah
Vienls
Fifteenth Arrest in Winkle Murder and Rum Ring Case
Hartford Oct 19 Albert A Greenberg prosecutor of New Britain was arrested by state police on bribe charge tied to a liquor transaction. Held on 15000 bond later released after bail posted by M C Lewitt jeweler. Greenberg appears in Superior Court with state police. Winkle case ties to deaths and thefts. others named include Detective Antes and Richard son, Jacob Winkie, Thomas McAnuita, and Jardini proprietors.
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Fiartford
Albert A. Greenberg
City of
New Britain
M. C. Lewitt
Britain
Greenberg O
Wolfe
Greenbers
Salvatore Varalli
Varalli
Souls Winkle
Waralul
Cheenhere
Winkle
Membby
Antes of
Hicherdson
Jacob Winkie
Louis Winkle
Thomas F. McAnuita
Connecticut
Char and
Samuel Jardini
Helel Pranrietors
Doolan Named New Day Agent After Prohibition Posts
Edward B. Doolan a Bridgeport Republican and former Twelfth district chair is appointed prohibition enforcement agent for Fairfield county following the retirement of Cattillion and Welch. Welch said staff reductions occurred earlier due to funds, with only a few returning to duty. Doolan, son of the late Sho aff Peter Doolan, is long associated with Bridgeport and opposed President Wilson in his district during the primaries campaign.
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Starry A. Welch
Frank Cantillion
Bridgeport
Edward B. Doolan
Twelfth
Toho A. Leonard
Fairfield County
Cattillion
Welch
Duke
WeLtower
Meld
Doolan
Shoaff Peter Doolan
Itty Stratford Avenue
Second Funeral in Two Days for Henry Speiser
The second funeral in 48 hours is planned for Henry D Speiser 71 at his home 426 Dane Street Oil. The service will be held tomorrow afternoon with Rev FW Kisin of the German Lutheran Church officiating Miss Abyahsih Boerschel 77 died yesterday with services at 4 30 p m yesterday. She was married to Mr Speiser. Pallbearers were Herman Obheingold and the Speier family. Burial at Lake Jew Cemetery.
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Henry D. Speiser
Dane Street
Afernoon
Henry 1. Speiser
Abyahsih Boerschel
Deer Collides With Car On River Road Fatal
A deer leaped onto a car near Clinton along the river, causing a crash. The animal was fatally injured after the collision. the driver sustained several cuts and bruises, and a town official later shot the injured deer.
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Tig Town
Nage
Tie
Sande
Clinton
Beat Amber’s Offer to Governor for Chamber Building Help
Boston letter from Morr, president of the Beat amber at Commerce, proposes use of the chamber building and assistance of staff to mobilize all whisans who may be able.
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Boston
Metsth Morr
Beat Amber
Commerce
Coytenieht
Billdine Aml
Walnut Beach Merchant Held On Freight Robbery Charge
Walnut Beach merchant Tommnick Teanetty is held without bail on creaking and entering and larceny charges after a night theft from moving freight cars near Monroe station above Bridgeport. Merchandise valued at 2500 seized at the Waterbury Public Market. Police, railroad inspectors, and sheriffs across Connecticut and eastern New York seek co conspirator and further arrests expected in days.
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Berkshire
Monroe Station
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Naugatuck Avenue
Tommnick Teanetty
Lerceny
Connecticut
New York
Genuty
Millord Police Department
U S Ready to Enforce Board Decisions Says Judge Barton
Railroad union leaders face a July wage cut and a call to drop plans for a strike at a Labor Board meeting in Chicago. Judge Barton says the board will enforce its orders, aiming to prevent a strike and secure a peaceful solution with government backing if needed. Hedgar notes a closed meeting and efforts to secure voluntary wage reductions, with potential upcoming IRS Commerce Commission action.
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U.S
Barton
Chicago
R. M. Barton
Department of Justice
Tian Ang Zelhead
Rajin
Brotherhood
Sid Mr. Hadgar
Trenp
Puatic
Hangar
Ehet Mtepa
Almo
Inte Commerce Conmutnion
Pout Plang
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bedlea
Irish Sympathizers Hold Entertainment at Colonial Hall
A successful dance and social evening was held in Colonial hall with American Society for the Recognition of Irish Reputils presenting entertainment led by Mrs. M Fen. Thomas Driscoll sang baritone, L A Laney performed, Helen McMurray and Bessia Bedl provided songs, a mixed quartet sang The Harp That Once Through Tara's. The program opened with the national anthem as UWihyes children contributed, followed by Irish folk dances by Professor Quilty's students. Refreshments and dancing finished the event.
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Colonial Hall
Tobthan Alten
Tialis
Uwihyes
Quilty
Atudenta
Evertig
Pocahontas Council Elects State Officers
The Connecticut Pocahontas great council met in Wallingford and elected officers for the coming year. Great Prophetess Mrs. Alice Twitty of Torrington. Great Pocahontas Mrs. Jessie Smith of Wallingford. Great Winonah Mrs. Margaret Mankis of New London. Guard of Forest Mrs. Nella Warinbank of Naugatuck. Guard of Teepee Mrs. Ida Backer of Danbury. The next convention will be in New London.
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Wallingford
Great Council of Connecticut
Degree of Pocahontas
New London
Alice Twitty
Torrington
Pocahontas
Jessie Smith
Winonah
Margaret Mankis
Guard of
New York in Ovation for Gen Armando Diaz
General Armando Diaz, famed for leading Italy to victory in the Great War, was welcomed in New York with unrestrained cheers and a confetti filled procession. Mayor Hylan and Lt. Governor Woods greeted him as he toured Manhattan, then checked into his hotel to rest before a wreath laying at Theodore Roosevelt’s grave and afternoon sightseeing in the city.
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Gen
Armando. Diaz
Armando Diaz
Italy
America
France
Gowntown
Tle
Jipat
Diaz
Cialiappe Verdi
Lilbertis
Ron Bert
Ren Veval
Andra
Aliaus
Hell
Dias
de Louising
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
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Dominick Jeannetty
F. G. Cooper
Pocahontas Council
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Hetter
Lott Jekylinn
Tower Manhattan
Jis Abdess
Miliiny
Neval Jofiiere
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Perk
Hylan
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