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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

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Americans Urged To Maintain Haiti Occupation Years

Admiral Knapp defended continued U S military control of Haiti saying gains of intervention would be lost if troops withdraw for years. He dismissed reports of cruelty and said a full answer on treatment of natives awaits investigation while asserting the 1918 constitution guides current administration.

Washington Haiti Harry Knepp Hatti Charles McKinley Portland Ore Daniels United States Knapp Ita Belove Replring Admiral Knapp Halti

All Trace Lost of Escaped Convicts

OBSIRING New York October 30 All trace appears lost of George Stivers and Marcus Bassett who escaped Sing Sing Saturday night and were thought seen in Connecticut Warden Lawes aided in the search and said Connecticut officials may hold the men hiding in the country Danbury police reported no further word while Connecticut highways toward Springfield Massachusetts and the Westchester Connecticut line were guarded to prevent their return by the route they allegedly took

N. Y George Stivers Marcus Bassett Sing Bing Connecticut Warden Lawes Albany Septem Bradly Danbury Conn New Uiford Springfield Alass Boston Westchester County

Reader must pay fair share of newspaper costs

Toronto Oct 20 Advertisers have borne the larger portion of rising newspaper production costs and now carry more than their share. G Steward vice president of the Association of Canadian Advertisers told meetings that readers must pay a fair share of the overhead increase for publishers.

Toronto On. G. Steward The Association of Canadian Advertisers Ite

Rats Ravage Leviathan as Quarantine Strife Escalates

New York reports swarm attacks by rats aboard the steamship Leviathan tied up at Hoboken. Fumigation failed. starvation tactics used. rats gnawed leather, panels, and fittings as quarantine officers fight to end the infestation and prevent further damage.

New. York

Dead Girl Rosenthal Killed in Erie Train Wreck

Rossenthal Esther Rosenthal of Chicago aged 28, niece of Simon Zalinger of 668 Hancock Avenue, Bridgeport, was reported killed in yesterday's Erie Pennsylvania train wreck. A Chicago manicurist, she had left Bridgeport Tuesday for a visit with her uncle and home, with her mother Molly Zalinger fearing for her daughter after no word arrived.

Tda Rossenthal Chicago Erie Esther Rosenthal Bridgeport Simon Zalinger Hancock. Avenue Miss Rosenthal Molly Zalinger Fullerton Street Zalinger

Withdrawal of Irish reprisals inquiry motion in House

A motion for a public inquiry into reprisals in Ireland was withdrawn after debate in the House of Commons. The government had resisted the request but held a larger majority at the time of withdrawal.

London

MacSwiney Claims He Was Fed While Unconscious

London reports that during a hunger strike halt MacSwiney briefly regained consciousness and accused doctors of forcibly feeding him while unconscious. He refused further nourishment after waking, while medical staff pressed lime juice and juice to restore strength.

London MacSwiney MacSwinay Stronuanaly Sean’ MacSwiney Griffitha

Hope for Settlement in Britain Amid Railway Strike Fears

London Oct 20 Hope for a quick settlement to the coal strike and unemployment problem divided public interest as Parliament debated allied matters. The Transport Workers Union already voted sympathy walkouts and several railway branches prepared to strike in solidarity with the miners. Thomas Ashton, general secretary of the miners, spoke in Manchester urging settlement as continued rail disruption loomed.

London National Cent Littlebone Trans ‘Port Workers’ Union Unioy England Ashi Wee Thomas Ashton Manchester

Cox Demands Retraction Over League Statement

Governor Cox of Ohio urged Allan Root of New York to retract his claim that Cox sought to accept the League “as Wilson negotiated it.” Cox issued a telegram denying the statement and accusing Root and thirty Republicans of deceiving voters to support Herding. He reaffirmed willingness to accept reservations and defended the League issue.

Root Cox Wilson Ohio Allan Root New York League of Nations Hoat League Mr. Root

Rally the Biggest Ever Held in City

A record crowd of about 16 000 heard Governor Cox and Congressman Lonergan at a city rally. The event featured simultaneous speeches at the Arena and Casino with turnout described as orderly and more enthusiastic than prior campaigns.

Cox Loner- Ran Haro Ag Roosevelt Armory Halk Bryan Wilson

Cox Pledges to Bring Irish Question to League Tribunal

Governor James M. Cox spoke in Bridgeport drawing about 15 000 at State Street Casino and Arena. He pledged to bring the Irish question before the league as a world issue, denounced Brandegee for a pledged stance, and praised Lonergan. The rally featured strong pro Irish sentiment and heavy crowding despite a delayed train.

Cox League England James M. Cox Ohio State Street Bridgeport State Streets

Harding Stands Against League of Nations Admission

Hoboken New Jersey reports Senator Harding declares outright rejection of the League of Nations with no ambiguity. Senator Hiram Johnson counters as irreconcilable, defending Harding’s stance and condemning misrepresentation by papers and supporters.

Johnson Hoboken

Lonergan Challenges Brandegee in Open Debate on Record

Augustine Lonergan of Hartford Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate challenged Sen Brandegee to discuss his fifteen years in the Senate claiming Brandegee did not vote for any progressive measure. Lonergan branded Lodge Smoot and Penrose as leaders of reactionary forces and urged voters to align Connecticut with progressive states. He cited suffrage votes and questioned Harding and Wilson era policies, opposing the League of Nations and warning of future war debt costs.

United States Frank B. Brandagee Senate Augustine Lonergan Hartford United States Senate Lodge Smoot Penross Brandegco Union Wilson’ League Lonergan League of Nationa Republicane Wilson Taft Root Lorge Republican Party Harding League Benator Newherry Michigan

Cox Sees Split On League Support Amid Pranks

Governor Cox in Bridgeport to attract large crowds as he criticizes Senator Brandegee over League of Nations and suffrage, linking him to conspirators with Wilson who would strangle the League. He praises police handling of the crowd and signals a strong Democratic tone amid a coast to coast show of support, noting energized voters and a tiring but vigorous campaign day.

League Pala Bridgeport Ptateg Atege Wwes Pracs Hedlly Cox

Jitney Driver Shot by Bandit in Bridgeport Area

Stephen Ky a jitney driver of 18 Seaside Court Bridgeport was shot three times in the back of the neck on Broadway Stratford area. The assailant escaped and Ky’s condition is listed as dangerous at Bridgeport Hospital. The passenger allegedly hired Ky to Milford and then attempted robbery before the shooting occurred.

Stephen °Ky Seaside Court Bridgeport Broadway Stratford

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