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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1920

Page

2

Forty Mayors Meet to Discuss Municipal Problems

New York October 21 Forty eastern mayor delegates met in New York for a two day conference to seek closer cooperation among municipalities and explore methods to regulate motion pictures through the National Board of Censors. They heard reports on regulation practices in Boston and New York and planned further discussion at an evening salon and dinner at the Commodore.

Board of Censors New York National Board of Censors New England Andrew J. Peters Boston John ¥. Hylan Everett Dean Martin Cooper Union Forum National Board Peters Willem B. Capes Albert M. Snields Department of A Research New York Board of Education Commodore

Gore Opposes League of Nations At Rally

Senator Gore and other speakers attacked the League of Nations at an Armory gathering of about 300 in Main Street. Gore warned the treaty would cost lives and money and Britain would gain mastery. critics labeled the covenant a threat to Irish independence and U S sovereignty. The meeting was hosted by the Nations Association in Opposition to the League. Representatives included Friends of Irish Freedom and local figures debated Ireland and the Monroe Doctrine.

Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma League of Nations Main Street America Brandegee Cox England France League Nations ‘Association Friends of Irish Freedom Gore Benator Gore United States Gare Germany Senate Edward Coffey New Haven Coffey League Tribunal Ragland

Resentment Over Use of Names at Anti League Rally

Prominent local Democrats show resentment after their names appeared on the platform for a speech by Senator Gore. Aldermen John J. Ford and William E. Hogan spoke, Ford denouncing the tactic and affirming support for Cox and the League of Nations. Hogan disavowed being placed as a vice president and noted his support for Cox and the League, criticizing the cross-pressured position.

Senator Gore John J. Ford William E. Hogan Ford Iettine Cox League of Nations Anti League Alderman Hogan Harding The League

Hinsley in Serious Condition After Stratford Shooting

Jitney driver Stephen Hinsly of 18 Seaside Court remained in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital after being shot three times in the neck in Stratford. Doctors fear he will not survive the attack by Raymond Wilson, 18, of Bradford Bay, who allegedly fired to obtain a realbia money-roll. The shooting happened around 1 am on East Broad Street as Wilson was being driven back to Bridgeport from Milford. Wilson was arrested two hours later by Stratford police Sergeant Thomas Smith.

Stephen Hinsly Seaside Court Stratford Bridgeport Raymond Wilson Bradford Bay East Broaasway Minsky Wilson Milford Thomas Smith Stratford Poles Department

MacSwiney’s Wife Denounces Prison Feeding Protest

Mrs. MacSwiney denounces forced feeding of Terence MacSwiney as doctors warn he may live only hours or days. She cites a doctor and governor dispute over orange juice and water, describing the prisoner as a shadow of his former self and condemning the treatment as inhuman.

Peter Annie Terence

Black and Tan policemen ambushed near Skibberen

Ireland Oct 21 three Black and Tan policemen returning to barracks were ambushed and shot at Leep seven miles from Skibberen. Two are not likely to recover.

Skibberren Ireland Leep Siibberren

Armour Officers Are Indicted In New York Charges

Officials of Armour and Company issued a statement after a federal indictment in New York charged profiteering. They doubted the indictments and argued profits cannot be judged by a few transactions. They cited New Zealand lambs and losses in domestic banks, claiming the lamb business lowered meat prices for consumers. Several other Democrats named in the matter issued strong denials.

Armour and Company New York Today New York New Zealand

Cox Calls for An Explanation at Wilmington Campaign Stop

Governor Cox urged an explanation of Harding's League of Nations stance during remarks in Wilmington and Baltimore. He denounced Harding's positions as inconsistent with the Senate and warned that Harding's victory would block ratification of the League. Cox said a Taft Root led group would oppose any League, while urging bipartisan consultation to form a League with reservations.

Alc Wilmington Del Gajiy Lenington Harding Lads Massachusetts Baltimore Dermonattc Taft Johnson Cox Audienes California League of Nations Lke Tithu Root Willan Howard Taft Senator Harding League People of America Hardings Columbus Friends of Peace Borah Root Senate Mr. Taft Olgarshy United States Senate Wilson Elihu Rootnd America League of Nations of the World Association of Nations Ritchie Maryland Senator Smith Ala Washington National Capital Fox

Water Was Too Cold And Swim Too Long

In New York Solomon Magidson, 16, swam from a White Star dock intending to reach a ship to sail to Russia. The cold water forced him to abandon the plan and he was rescued by Policeman Finnegat who hauled him to the station.

New York Starvanlin Bolshevik Russia Solomon Magidson Solomon New York Harbor Finnegat White Star Landing Ruasin Rusela

Suffrage Movement Details From Hartford Meeting

County suffragists announce plans for a November 9 and 10 justice celebration in Hartford. A general call invites women and organizations in the state to meet in New Haven to map League of Women Voters activity. Lidington will host a November 18 Boston regional conference with Hoover likely speaking. Fairfield delegates include Hull, Sherman, Hastings, Kingsbury, Riley, Shaw, Newell, Leming, Tiemann, and Rawson. The county suffragists intend to continue activism after the election.

Newell Greenwich Julia Himaman State Suffrage Association Hartford New Haven League Women of Pay Misa Lidington New England of Women Voters Hea Boston Herbert Hoover Fairfeld County Maud Hull Herbert D., Sherman Edith Hastings J. Grant Kingsbury FB. M. Riley S. C. Shaw Leming Mise- Elsie Tiemann Marion Rawson Suffrapista

Obituary notices for Haensper Blake and Sheriden compiled

Obituaries list Charles Haensper son of August and Kaensper of 506 Stillman Street aged 24 who died yesterday. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters and was in the Junior Order of North America Mechanics. Funeral is tomorrow at 2 from his parents home, burial Park cemetery. Also noted are the funerals of Thomas Blake of 372 Gregory Street at 9 in the Sacred Heart church and Stephen B. Sheridan of 172 Spring Street with mass at St Charles church, burial St Michael’s cemetery, with ceremonial musicians and attendees from local clubs.

Charles Haensper August Kaensper Stillman Street Albert William Frederick Dennis Dinerson Augusta McSweeney Ruth Kaeneper Tunior Order of North ‘America Mechanica St. Smlchiel’s Stephen B. Sheriden Spring Street A. T. Sheriden William Sreet St. Charles' Church Hey. P. G. Magivney Missurray Bridgeport Minghel Club Singer Manufacturing Campang George Weilington Frank Obernaus Thomas Obes Stecker Zverett Vail End Diemeld St | Ty Michael'a Iones

Weather summary for southern New England forecast

A fragmented weather forecast notes rather cooler conditions Friday night with variable winds from Sandy Hook northward and moderate west winds from Sandy Hook to Haterns. High pressure over the eastern U S leads to a marked fall in temperatures, with clear to cloudy observations across New Haven Bridgeport Boston and Hartford and varied cloudiness at Nantucket Nantucket and Atlantic City, followed by low water forecasts for New Jersey and daylight saving notes for Trenton Princeton Newark and Jersey City.

New England Sandy Hook New Haven wWeather Tom Atlanta Clear Atlantic Clear Block Island Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Chicago Clear Denver Detroit Hartfords Hatteraa Jacksonvillu Jeansag City Nantucket New Orleans New York Norfolk “Pees Northfield Portland Pittepurgh BU Loula Washington Bridgeport Middlebrook Algnanae New Trenton Princeton Newark Jersey City

Triangular Campaign Debate At Milford Town Hall

About 800 attendees heard a triangular debate on moral issues of the campaign. Prof Hibwart Huntington of Yale spoke for Democrats, J Leigh Colvin advocated Prohibition, and Dr Orville Petty argued for Republicans.

Milford Wrat M. BE Plymouth Mary ‘Tyler M. B Pe G. Whitefield Simonson Hibwart Huntington Yale University J. Leigh Colvin Orville, Petty New Haven Huntington League of Nationa Colvin de Petty

Coolidge Tours North Carolina Opens Farm Growth Message

Governor Coolidge wrapped a six hour speaking tour in Charlotte North Carolina with an address urging higher farm production and wage growth. He said the Republican party will dignify the farm and help tenants become owners, stressing farming as the nation’s base.

Qharlotte N.C Coolidge North Carolin Republican Party

Hartford Man Credits CINOT for First Vacation in Twenty Years

Hartford resident Ge H. Abel endorses CINOT claiming its testimonial advertising built trust and spurred demand. He cites kidney trouble, back pain, and loss of appetite improving after using CINOT, noting it enabled his long-awaited vacation. CINOT advertised with multiple local drugstores.

Hartford Cinot Ge H. Abel Cinot Syndicate Abbey

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