Shot Shatters Coach Windows on New York Train
Passengers on a New York bound train from Pidgepart report a window splintered by a shot in a coach near Rubiad avenue. Special Policeman Nelson filed the report with the local police. Johnson Windows, a New England champion sprinter and jumper, retires from amateur athletics and signs to coach Huntington School track team.
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Franchi Out Of Danger After Abdominal Shooting
Julius Franchi remain alive and improving at St Vincent's hospital after being wounded in the abdomen by Leon Mitchell who was charged with assault with intent to kill. Franchi was thrown through a plate glass window during a restaurant fight over food last Sunday morning. Mitchell, 47 Lexing ton avenue, is in the County jail awaiting trial upon recovery.
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Injured fireman rapidly recovers after ladder fall
Theseman Leon Shaughnessy of Now Engine company was seriously injured in a fall from a ladder at a fire early Thursday morning. He has a dislocated shoulder and a badly sprained back but doctors expect a complete recovery. Clayton Carpenter of No 9 Engine, less severely hurt, has shown rapid progress and is expected to return to duty soon.
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Watr
King to Lead Campaign Fight Rally Schedule
A Democratic campaign rally plan lists events in multiple districts with venues including Black Rock School Olivet Hall Rakoczy Hall and Eagles Hall plus a November 1 Seventh district rally. The page notes a North Avenue venue and a Ninth district event at the American Theatre Hast Main Street. A separate item mentions the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors purchasing and remodeling a brownstone mansion in New York City into a clubhouse.
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Rakoczy Hall
Boswick Avenue
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National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors
New York City
Striking Costumes Dominate Howland Masquerade Ball
Howland Mutual Benefit Association held a masquerade ball at the Masonic Hall on Broad Street drawing staff and friends in lavish costumes including Pierrots geishas nurses hoboes and clowns. Judges from Telegram Times and others awarded prizes such as Best Dressed Lady Mary Stanevich and Best Dressed Gentleman Harry Metba amid a Grand March led by McBride.
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Harry Metba
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D Shannon
Hewland Dry Geeds Co
Salos
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W J Hartwell
K A Whiteman
R. Cozier
M Leonard
C. Christiansen
Amy Lund
Anne Platke
G Gianino
F. Peet
Shannon
Greeks Advance Into Bulgaria In Petrich After Siege
Petrich Bulgaria was largely obliterated and deserted as Greek forces entered from the south after a 24 hour bombardment. Residents, refugees, and officials fled while peasants marched northward amid cold and rain as Greek artillery paused after the town's evacuation.
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Associated Press
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Lsft
Crash and a miss plague Main Street drive
A newsboy Francis LeBlanc of 84 Garden street nearly nimbly avoided a street collision at 8 pm near the Majestic theater as he slipped crossing the bar tracks. Earlier, a morning crash near Chapel and Main involved a truck owned by Arthur Holmes of 478 Williams street and another car driven by Benny Pollack of 1447 Main street. Holmes says he signaled slowing while Pollack disputes fault.
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Garden Street
Majestic Theater
Main Street
Chapel
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Williams Street
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Holmes
Benny Pollack
Dumovich Recalled by Cubs Assigned to Kansas City Blues
Nick Dumovich a left handed pitcher formerly with Seattle Pacific Coast League last season was recalled by the Chicago Cubs and sent to the Kansas City Blues of the American Association in a player for outfielder Scott. Another transfer will follow.
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Behrens Wins As "Famous 41" Back Rippe Bill
District canvass shows Behrens triumph while the so called famous 41 manufacturers behind the Rippe Bill cloak their identities with a paid agent Alpheus Winter Winter testified for the bill before the Legislative committee along with Bridgeport manufacturers who favored it. The bill passed amid opposition from the Bridgeport delegation including Senator Challenger who cited a $7500 payoff. Questions linger about why the unnamed 41 favored the measure and whether Cullinas will gain support from the backers.
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Cullinas
Ripper Board
Thomas
Local Election Ballot Obscure Party Names Listed
A fragmented OCR ballot lists candidates for mayor city clerk town clerk treasurer and school board along with sheriff selectmen and other local posts. Names include Wilhelm Behrens Alfred Burdick John Caldwell Otto Liebmann Murray Johnson William Mittin John P Maloney Maurice Hoekheise Donato Della Howard Moody Joseph Pettelio Hattie Wendell Pall and several misspellings.
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Alfred W Burdick
John ¥ Caldwell
Otto K Liebmann
Murray Johnson Wiliam Po Mittin
Tohn P Maloney
Maurice Hoekheise
Donato Della
Howard Moody
Joseph Pettlello
Hattie Wendell Pall
Ex-Postmaster May Land Public Works Job
Charley Greene former postmaster surfaces in political circles as a possible Public Works director if Cullinan becomes mayor. Former Purity League figure tied to Democratic politics, speculation of a Purity League reunion grows among ex allies.
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Serengly
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Purity
Purity League
Voters to Be Made Final Elector Oath Session Today
Today is the last day for creating new voters. If your name appears on the to be made list you must appear before the selectmen in the Council Chamber City Hall to take the elector s oath. Final session today from 9 a m to p m.
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Behrens Campaign Promises Tax Cuts and Home Rule
Behrens pledges reduced taxes and economy driven progress while fighting for Home Rule. He vows to compel tax dodgers to pay up and leads against the so called famous 41 manufacturers who opposed the Ripper Bill.
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Behrens
Cullinan Tied Up With Ripper Gang in Bridgeport Saga
Democratic mayoral candidate Cullinan is linked to the Ripper Bill through 41 unnamed manufacturers who backed city salaries set by a partisan board. The Common Council reduced pay, while Ripper Board appointees challenged the cut, with Cullinan serving as counsel for the board. If elected mayor, would he continue representing them?
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Ripper Board
Common Council
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G. O. P. Slate for Aldermen in Twelve Districts
The Republican nominees present a capable and representative slate for aldermen across twelve districts. Candidates include 2nd Harry H. Doty, 3rd Stephen J. Mak Jr, 4th Wm. A. McCormack, 6th Fred Harrison, 6th James A. Saunders, 7th William S. Allen, 8th Michael J. Ford, 9th August Behl, 10th Louis A. Abriola, 11th George E. Hall, and 12th John J. Farmer.
November 3rd pursues him for city clerk position
A fragmented note recalls a Democratic nominee named November 3rd seeking the city clerk post, facing incumbent AT Burdick in a party contest. It also references a famous 1919 run on November 4 by an earlier figure, with a hint that police can provide details of that prior event.
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Behrens Seen Re-elected by Wide Margin in City
Preliminary canvasses from every district in the city show Mayor William Behrens winning re election by a large majority. Town Chairman Alfred Burdick and district organizations report growing support for Behrens on Home Rule and opposition to tax dodging. They forecast a strong Republican victory on November 3.
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Alfred W Burdick
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Burdick
Gione
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Behrens Campaign Appeal for Bridgeport Administration
A street level plea urges voters to elect Behrens citing alleged outside interference delaying street upgrades. The message argues a Behrens administration will empower Bridgeport residents to govern and oversee Behrens supported projects.
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