Labor MP sketches wedding scene for election odds
London report cites John Joseph Jones of West Ham predicting the election drama with a mock wedding. He names Stanley Baldwin as bridegroom and H. Asquith as bride, with Lord Birkenhead and Winston Churchill as best men and Lady Aster with Lady Bonham Carter as bridesmaids, hinting at landlordism and capitalism debates.
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London
Associated Press
Johln
Joseph Jones
West Ham
Jones
Algis
Stanley Baldwin
Asquith
Lord Birckenhead
Winston Spencer Churchill
Lady Aster
Lady Bonham Carter
Only a GOP Senators ten vote for World Court
New York Oct 26 The League of Nations non partisan association said a canvas of US Senators showed only eleven Republicans would back their party platform for American membership in the World Court. The list includes McLean Conn Edge N J McKinley Ill Cummins Kans Capper Me of Maine Citizens of Michigan Wits Ohio Stanfield Oregon Hikins West Virginia Warren Weyming Franzler North Dakota will not vote as now advocated. Pepper and Reeder Pa listed as Pepper plan supporters. Many others noncommittal. 25 did not answer. All 19 Democratic Senators who replied affirmed. Seventeen names listed with attendance ill in Europe others absent.
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New York
League of Natons
United States
World Court
McLean
Connecticut
Edge
New Jersey
McKinley
Illinois
Cummins
Capper
Kansas
Alc
Maine
Ciuzens
Michigan
Wits
Ohio
Stanfield
Oregon
Europe
Indhidead
Underwood
Alabama
Caraway
Arkansas
Bayard
De'aware
Fetche
Porida
Raiston
Indiana
Ranedell
Louisiana
Bruce
Maryland
Walsh
Massachusetts
Ferris
Warish
Montana
Jones
New Menxico
Smith
Dial
South Caxonia
Mayfield
Sheppard
Texas
King
Utah
Swenson
Giasa
Virginia
Kendrick
Wyoming
Treasury Dept Drops Out Of Tax Squabble
Washington Oct 28 Attorney General Stone returned from a speaking tour and arranged conferences with associates on publication of income tax returns. The Treasury Department has announced it is out of the case and that legal differences must be decided by the courts. Stone made no statement on possible guiding rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stone
Treasury
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Tressury
Attorney General's Office
Mrs Lindskog Observes Seventieth Birthday
Lena Lasbrom Lindskog celebrated her seventieth birthday on October 26 with a gathering in the Half Centuries club rooms at 305 State Street. A Norden singing society sextet performed as supper was served, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Starford
I. Pederzan, Jr
J. Paraan
H. Lindholm
Mra
Rising
A. Lindskog
HF. Westerman
Anna Ryan
Signe Laursin
Mr Sostram
Rose T Clare Lindholm
Anna Werrvin
Emma Bridgeman
John Probe
HE. Bridgeman
John Berrion
Leonard Sastrom
Robert Rasmussen
Theodore Sastrom
Walter Barrat
August Anderson
Davis or Deadlock: Bryan Says Davis Will Win or Election Goes to House
Telegraphing from Terre Haute, Gov. Bryan declares Davis will be elected or the election departs to the House. He says no doubt Davis will win or the election will be thrown into the House, causing delay unrest and business disruption.
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Davis
Bryan
New York
Terre Haute
Charles WW. Bryan
Clem J. Shaver
Democratic National Committee
John W. Davis
Army Air Service Warns Against Low Flight Over Yale Bowl
Following a Yale Bowl incident on October 4 during the Yale North Carolina game, Major General Mason M. Patrick of the Army Air Service issued strict flying rules. No aircraft may fly over crowded arenas or within stadium vicinities at low altitudes, and authorities will identify those responsible for the breach. A plane marked US-8 made several passes before gliding over the crowd, prompting concern from Governor Templeton and Connecticut officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Motor Vehicle Department
Mason M. Patrick
United States Army Air Service
War Weeks
Auch City
Stadiume
Pall Perks
Faly Grounds
Patrick
Connecticut Department
Motor Vehicle Department
United States
Army
Templeton
B Stoeckel
Jarmy
Urge Support for Davis on Basis of His League Stand
October 26 New York urged voters to back John W. Davis citing his support for world peace through League of Nations efforts. A manifesto by lawyers educators and progress-minded parties calls Coolidge statements a perversion of truth and asks voters to judge Davis by his positions.
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Davis
York
America
League of Nations
Coolidge
John W. Davis
Hoover to conference on traffic safety in Washington
Secretary Hoover urges a national conference on traffic safety to be held in Washington, D C on the 15th 16th and 17th. The meeting will involve police departments safety councils chambers of commerce labor unions automobile associations and other groups from ports nationwide. A statistical report cited 1924 totals of at least 22 400 deaths 678 000 injuries and 9 000 000 000 in property damage from traffic accidents an 80 percent increase over seven years with 81 percent of accidents caused by automobile traffic.
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Washington
Gary Hoover
Assembly Man Killed By Rifle Discharge
Hopewell Junction New York October 26 DLeonard Picart New Jersey assemblyman was instantly killed when a rifle in the hands of 12 year old Edward Scuntz was accidentally discharged at a farm near here The boy had taken the gun from Picart and the hammer slipping is believed to have caused the discharge
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Hopewell Junction
N.Y
Shaver Proclaims Davis Victory Day in 1920 Election
Washington reports Clem J. Shaver chairman of the National Democratic committee declared Davis and Bryan will win the Electoral College and proclaimed Saturday November 1 as Davis Victory Day in formal statements urging supporters to renew efforts before the remaining terms.
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Washington
Clem JL. Shaver
National Democratic Committee
Davis
Bryan
Fairfield Constable Returns From 16 Year Vacation
Fairfield October 26 Constable Elwood frag reports his first vacation in 16 years. he braved a low storm during a ninety mile trip to Sherbrook Canada. He says back in Fairfield he can take off his overcoat though he wore it constantly on the trip. He joked about the fur coat stored with moth balls back home.
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Fairfield
Cby
Canada
Elwood Frag
Elwood
Burt
Sherbrook
Constable Hillwood
Honorary Dinner For Woodmont Fire Auxiliary Gathers 80
Milford scene as Woodmont Fire Company hosts a large complimentary dinner for the Ladies Auxiliary in appreciation of summer carnival help. About 80 attendees include borough and department officials, with remarks from Warden E Green and others. The event features a decorated dining room, dancing to Winchester's New Haven orchestra, and a roastmaster led program. A separate Davis Club dinner at Walnut Beach draws local candidates and a six piece orchestra for an evening of speeches and entertainment.
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Milford
Woodmont
Pembroke
Woodmont Fire Company
Board of Fire Commissioners
Avives
Willam M. O'Hara
Fire Board
M. B. Harris
Winchester
Orchestra
New Haven
Wood
Fred Green
Charles Scelloge
Davis Club
Walnut Beach
John W. Davis Club
Naugatuck Avenue
B. J. Pagan
Wir. Crary
Waterbury
BE. J. Maher
E. BR. Brotherton
James Rose
William Murphy
Ein
Laurel Beach
Natiue
Nebraska
Wiliam T. Hoyt
John Hoac
Union President to Speak for Walling in Danbury Meet
Daniel Tobin of Indianapolis, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Chauffeurs, and treasurer of the A F of L, will speak in the intervals of William English Walling, Democratic candidate for Congress from the fourth district, at a LaBollette for President Club meeting in Danbury tonight. Cobb will reach Bridgeport this afternoon for a conference with labor leaders here.
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Daniel Tobin
Indianapolis
International Teamsters and Chauffeurs of America
American Federation of Labor
William English Walling
Congress
LaBollette
Parker with no tights arrest in Stratfield street case
Stratford police arrested Davia W. Osborne of Bridgeport on October 20 for parking without lights on Jonesy road. Deputy George Thayer cited lack of operator license and markers. Case to be brought before Down court Thursday morning.
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Stratfield
Jonesy Road
Davia WW
Osborne
Bridgeport
CIA
George Thayer
Thayer
Down ‘Court
Ad Clause Claims Glycerine Mix Clears Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement touts a glycerine mixture with buckthorn bark and Adlerika as a quick cure all for gas and stomach issues. It promises ten minute relief and argues it guards against appendicitis and constipation, placed by Hartigan's Drug Store at Main and Congress.
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mMérenant
ONTI
Hartigans Drug Store
Main and
Congress
Westport Weekend Auto Accidents Lead to Three Arrests
Several automobile mishaps occurred in Westport over the weekend with three arrests for alleged motor-vehicle violations. John Flumers of Bridgeport faced charges for failing to heed signals, registration paperwork, and faulty brakes. Bayer Bennett of Stamford was charged with road-rule violations, and Nathan Hawley of Norwalk was arrested for reckless driving after a chase ending with a crash on the Post road. A. B. Grady of Bridgeport tracked by another car. Guido Ferrari of Brooklyn overturned a touring car but no injuries occurred. Additional minor collisions were reported, including a rear-end on the Post road and a dented mudguard incident at State and Riverside.
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Westport
Oat
Westport Postes
John Flumers
Brooks Street
Bridgeport
Fred Walsh
Bayer Bennett
Atlantis Street
Stamford
Nathan Hawley
Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk
Reckleas
Constable Walsh
Fable’s Corner
Post Road
Une
Flamert
A. B. Grady
Lafayette Street
Blawley
Calliston
Boward Baker
Walter Duffy
Edgar Bennett
Bennett
Guido Ferrari
Carroll Avenue
Brooklyn
Greens Farma
Férrari
Gustavo Zaccardi
Federal Street
J. Storey Granger
Hamden
Westport-Southport
State Street
Riverside Avenue
Gordon Peck
Brookin, N. Y
George Allen
Saugatuck
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Rockingham
Children’s Knox
Davey Brothers, Inc
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Bridgeport Public Market Grocery & Delicatessen
G.O.P
Treasury Dept
Mrs. Lindskog
War Dept
Leach
Hoover
Shaver
Sunny Fairfield
Walling
THE
International Pharmaceutical CO
Public Market
State & Bank
Butch Ch
Procter & Gamble
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Wincarnis
Edward Lassere, Inc
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Water St
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