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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1924

Page

2

Prohibition Party to Quit Campaign in Connecticut

Prohibitionists in Hartford and across Connecticut will end active campaigning after failing to secure the four thousand petition signatures needed to stay on the ballot. FE J G Hohenthal chair says about half the required signatures were obtained and voters may be asked to write in electors and state officers while some congressional candidates will be suggested for write ins. Loss of support from independents who joined La Follette or backed Coolidge contributed to the setback.

Hartford Wohenthal Hohenthal Prohibition la Folletta Coolidge

Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups

Various fraternal organizations and clubs in Bridgeport hold meetings tonight. Listings include Purity Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Bridgeport Rifle Club, Mithra Louie, K of P, Calanthe Temple Pythian Sisters, Pequonnock Lodge, First District Republican Club, Seaside Hive, United Typographers, Temple Sisterhood, Knights of the Maccabees, Dorklodge F of A M, I O O F Immediate Relief, W O W Toy Grove, Woodmen Circle, Barbers, Victoria Lodge I C D of St George, Bridgeport Chapter De Molay, Catherine McGurdy Post Anterian Legion.

Purity Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Malin Street Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Konchapotanauh Tris Min Street Mithra Louie K. of P Main Street Calanthe Temple Pythian Sisters Maly Street Pequonnock Lodge LOG Ek Broad Street First District Republican Lab State Street Seaside Hive Ladies of the Maccabers Arch Street Bridgeport United Typothetas of America Cannon Street Temple Sisterhood of the Congregation Bina Israel Park Avenue Americus Tent Enights of the Maccabees East Main Street Dorklodge A. M Immediate Relief Association John C. Tuthill Toy Grove Woodmen Circle Barbers Fairfield Avenue Abraham Lode Victoria Lodge I. C

Wife of Museum Scientist Killed by Auto in Yonkers

New York report states a woman fatally struck by an automobile tonight was identified as Mrs. Roy W. Miner of Yonkers. Dr. Roy W. Miner, a Museum of Natural History scientist, identified the body. The blast of details is limited.

New York Roy W. Miner Museum of Natural History Miner Mm .Yonkers N.Y

State Police Uncover Auto Theft Ring in Hartford

Hartford Oct 20 The state police uncovered a developing automotive theft operation with the arrest of two men found with stolen cars and a complete set of tools to alter motor numbers. Victim Harvey of 210 Rhoda Street Quincy Massachusetts and Angus Ritter of Higham Mose were held after attempting to sell the vehicles to used car dealers since their arrival in Hartford on Saturday.

Hartford Victor Harvey Rhodastreet Quincy Mass Angus Ritter Higham Mose

Reparations head Gilbert clocks 12 hours on first day in Europe

Paris October 20 Seymour Parker Gilbert new agent general for reparations payments works at least 12 hours on his first day in Europe two hours with Owen D Young and the rest with Col James A Logan Jr American observer with the Reparation Commission. He has no staff from the United States except a private secretary and has received about a thousand applications from Americans in Europe seeking help to distribute the millions paid by Germany. He also becomes trustee of the 206000000 German loan.

Paris Associated Press Seymour Parker Gilbert Europe Owen D. Young Gilbert W James A. Logan, Jr Reparation Commission United States Americana Germillions Gerhe Gilbert

Mayor apologizes to couple held in liquor raid

Northampton Massachusetts October 20 Mayor Edward J Woodhouse a Smith College professor issued a public apology to Mr and Mrs Borowski for a Northampton police liquor raid The mayor blamed the Police Department saying such actions must not recur and that the Borowskis houses should never be searched The couple had been discharged in District court on charges of keeping and selling intoxicating liquors

Northampton Mass Edward J. Woodhouse Smith College Felix Borowski Borowski Mrs. Borowski

Lumber Thefts Persist At City Yard Despite Lock

William Carlson of Carlson Brothers lumber company reported ongoing lumber thefts from a city yard. He said small lots vanish almost nightly for weeks and that a new door lock was broken Sunday night to access the lumber.

William Carlson Carlson Brothers Lumber Company Federal Street

Oily Stations Debate At City Council Session

The Boston council considered petitions for new gasoline stations at Clinton and Fairfield avenues, Boston avenue, and other streets. Public hearings were ordered on Stratford avenue and Bartram Street layouts, with votes and countervotes among aldermen regarding hearings and referrals. Alderman Warmer elected, Mayor Behren’s appointment confirmed, and numerous tax abatements and claims settled as the council tackled street widening, enforcement, and building department issues.

Reilly Mexican Petroleum Company Clinton Fairfield Avenues Boston Avenue Kossuth Street Huntington Road North Howard Avenues Garp William Reilly Seventh Carp Uarles Blacham Wilbert Sanford Louis A. Kornbiut Jared W. Harrisson W. Sterling Clark Lawrence J.mcgough Stratford Avenue Sanford Kornblut Congress Street Arthur A. Baker Wiliam Hogan Reilly Kornblut Blackham Bartram Street Bryant Maiden Lane Dls Farmer Grown William H. Baird Warmer Brown Behren Kelly Building Department Long Alderman Hogan Claims Committee James W. Pitcher Hermini Montesi Capitol Avenue Michael Ford Ordinante Committee Bradley Street Crown Corset Company Bridgeport Safety Emery Wheel Company Connecticut Clasp Company Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Company Pater W Pater W. Wren Fynst C. Adams Terman Tobey Eqaitable Title and Mortgage Company Artered Balman Bridgeport Realty Company List Ernst C. Adan Listik Nso Tridgeport Dredger and Dock Company Fleury Creenstain Theusss Mahia Thadit

Dawes to Finish Stumping Tour Next Saturday

Chicago Oct 20 Charles G Dawes Republican campaign speaker and vice presidential candidate will end his stumping tour the Saturday before election with two Indiana speeches. One at an afternoon farmers rally near Brook and the other in South Bend. He leaves Chicago for Philadelphia to start an eastern tour with events in Pittsburgh Wheeling and New York City among others in the Middle Atlantic region.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes Indiana George Ade Brook South Bend Sanders Dawes Philadelphia Pittsburgh Wheeling New York City Middle Atlantic

Avon Connecticut Governor Proclaims Special Senate Vacancy Election

Governor Charles A. Templeton orders Avon town election to fill U S Senate vacancy caused by Wrank B Brandegee. Avon Hartford county CT to hold a meeting December 16 1924 to vote for a candidate to fill the term beginning March 4 1921. Secretary Francis A Pallotti authenticates proclamation.

Avon Hartford Connecticut Congress of the United States Wrank B. Brandegee General Assembly Hartord Maetings United States Charles A. Templeton Tlis Excellency Prancis A. Pallotti

Democratic party meeting sets stage for senatorial convention dates

Democratic state party chairmen in Hartford and New Haven discuss scheduling a sectional caucus and the allied senatorial convention date while Republican leaders flag no fixed date. The tax case against BE Carpenter Manufacturing gains settlement terms totaling 1 960.55, and an Americanization class from Columbia School attends the meeting.

Gette Uermient DeLaney BE. W. Carpenter Manufacturing Company Columbia

Wadsworth Bingham rally blasts Democrats at Yale

New York Senator James W. Wadsworth and Republican nominee Hiram Bingham spoke at Yale University appealing to Connecticut voters. Wadsworth warned Dems and Socialists risk a national defeat while Bingham defended Republican finances, highlighted a state surplus, criticized Democratic deficits, and praised the gasoline tax funding road repairs.

New Haven James W. Wadsworth New York Hiram Bingham Yale University Yale Republican Club Wadsworth Ord Mvernsd Mr. Bingham la Follette Coolidge Aton Wadsworth Whyte House New England Connecticut Bingham Democratic Party Republican Party Union

Kopoun Case Restricts Wife Talking Three Days

CHICAGO Oct 20 Superior Judge Warry Lewis 80 ruled after a hearing in Mrs Rosé Kopoun's suit for separate maintenance. On Monday Wednesday and Friday she may do all the talking with no back talk from husband George Kopoun while on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday the husband may speak. Sundays no arguing. The judge urged trying the schedule to patch up their differences.

Chicago Rosé H Kopoun Kopoun George Kopoun Warry Lewis Mra. Kopoun

LaFollette Demands Repeal of Transportation Act

In Omaha on October 20 Senator Robert M. LaFollette, independent presidential candidate, renewed his call to repeal the 1920 Transportation Act. He warned there will be no freight-rate relief until repeal, accused railroad interests of trying to block him, and rejected public ownership as a solution. He urged a scientific, constructive approach that treats the issue as a core principle rather than a patchwork fix.

Omaha Neb Robert M. LaFollette Coolidge Davis Iis

McAdoo Discharged From Johns Hospital Today

Former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo left Johns Hospital in Baltimore after several weeks as a patient. He declined to discuss his future plans or destination. Dr. Hugh H. Young had advised rest and withdrawal from strenuous campaign work.

Baltimore Iam G. McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury Johns Hospital Hugh H. Young McAdoo Young Treasury

Robbery victim tied to notorious thief Collins

Mrs. Helen Heyworth, robbed in her New York apartment by three armed men, is identified as the divorced wife of Otto Heyworth and the avowed sweetheart of Dapper Collins. The theft included a $500 platinum diamond ring and a $400 watch. She had pursued marriage with Collins in Paris and publicly supported his sacrifices, but the couple never wed. The robbers are suspected of belonging to a gang also linked to a $50,000 jewelry theft from Edith Bobe.

York Helen Heyworth Alfred Hannan Otto Heyworth Chicago Bon” Calling Arthur Hussey Arthur Tourbillion Welfare Island Collins Dorled Celiing

MISHAP TO TRENTON MAY CAUSE CHANGE

A misapplied event plan mentions a Sunday boat speech and Yale Brown game attendance in New Haven. The Bridgeport Towing One boat donated for welcoming the visiting ship will be met by reception officials and city officers. Citizens urged to display flags during a three day city visit from Saturday to Monday with inspections and armory accommodations planned. Captain George Crowninshield noted as founder of American yachting.

New Haven Bridgeport Navy Cortright

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