Devon Boy Killed in Cycle Auto Crash Near Milford
A cyclist and his older brother were struck by a car on a dirt road near the Midway garage in Bridgeport last night. The younger boy died at the scene while his 17 year old brother Edward was hospitalized in critical condition with a broken leg and skull fracture. The driver Michael Potvornik of Pine Street Stratford fled the scene but later appeared for a Milford court hearing with witnesses to the crash.
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Roy Robadoux
Sears
Willem Robedoux
Bridgeport
Turnmke
Devan
Edward
Avd O'Elect
Midway Garage
Bridgeport Ske
Devon
Airven
Michael Patvornik
Pine Street
Strateford
Howard
Pike
Edn
Z. Dunning
Milford
Maker
Charles G. Root
Judge Root
Potvornik
Mildred Larson
Loomis Strest
Morence Hamilton
Cambridge Street
Mixa
New Traven
Patrovsik
Fisher
Milford Town Court
High Cost of Wines Is Creating Unrest in Burma
A Burma region in turmoil over rising costs and a proposed dowry shift. Herbert Cope, envoy of the Baptist Foreign Missionary Society in Burma, reports widespread agitation as men seek reduced dowries. He notes husbands must support wives and families, with tensions rising if in-laws intervene.
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Burma
New York
Ghin Hill
Buri
Ie. 7
Herbert Cope
Baptist Forel
Qrul
Enstam
Frommoo Pry
Cope
Wal
Hgutdatins
Iris
Harding Denies He Knows Vanderlip
Senator Harding issued a statement denying reports that Washington Vanderlip acted as his agent in Russia. He said he never met Vanderlip, Vanderlip does not speak for him, and any claim of a connection or mission is utterly false. He criticized the state department and urged restoration of its reliability.
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Marlon
Harding
Washington Vanderlip
Russi
State Department
Russia
Vanderlip
Gruat
Department of State
Hungary Accepts Peace Treaty Despite Regret
Budapest reports Premier Telely announced that after mature reflection the government regrets the decision but will propose parliament ratify the peace treaty. The statement emphasizes acceptance despite regretful tone and outlines parliamentary action forthcoming.
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Budapest
Hungary
Paul Telely
Barcelona students stone British consulate in protest
British Consulate in Barcelona damaged as students from Barce lona University protest the death of Cork's Lord Mayor. Every window broken. Protestors are believed to be supporters of radical Home Rule factions.
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Barcelona
Barcelona University
Britten
Cork
Havana chosen for Dempsey Carpentier world title fight
Promoters say Havana will host the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title bout with Cuban capitalists backing the show. Talks center on signing articles after a Cuban agent arrives within a week, with Tex Rickard and others optimistic about the agreement.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Havana
Tex Rickard
Charles B. Cochran
William Brady
Capitelisha
IV Wes
A. Bragly
Offici
Jack Kearns
Demipsey
Livarna
Amising
Carpentier
Destinys
Preneay
Dempsey
Twearns
Borah and Wilson to Address Bridgeport Democrats Tonight
Senator Borah campaigns against the League of Nations at a mammoth Casino rally while Secretary of Labor William B Wilson speaks to Bridgeport Democrats at St Johns Hall Pembroke and Jane streets and later at Warner Institute. Local parade plans precede the events with arrangements by the 9th and 10th District Democratic clubs.
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Idaho
Secretary of Labor
St. John’s Hall
Warner Institute
Bridgeport
William E. Boralof Léaho
Casino
League of Nations
William B. Wilson
Pembroke and
Jane Streets
English Miners Make New Demand
London October 27 The Associated Press reports a new difficulty delaying a coal strike settlement believed near on an increase in miners wages. The cabinet has been summoned to meet early tomorrow morning before talks with miners and government officials resume. No details yet given on the miners new demand.
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London
Associated Press
Miss Arden Replies to Mrs Riley Charge in Suffrage Row
Miss Arden, aide to Senator Brandegee, rebuts Mrs Riley’s accusations about her remarks to Mrs Wiley and the alleged overtones against Republican state chairman J K Roraback. She says the interview was misrepresented, conducted privately, and that she did not name individuals. Arden defends the purpose of her Bridgeport visit to discuss suffrage and the nation’s vote, urging respect for differing views.
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Miss Arden
Sen. Brandegee
Mrs. Riley
Frank Ei’ley
Whilety
Fairtlelad County
Chitrman
J. K. Roraback
Wiley
Mias
Juliette Ateden
Republican National Committee
Ldgram
Bridgeport
Eesterday
Mise Aten
Stra
Roraback
Pra
Mins Arden
Welley
Acandala Cwo
New York
S. Yeepie
New Jersey
Tomeraly
Thiley Beonuga
Brandegee Cheers Turned to Jeers in Derby Address
Senator Brandegee in Derby at Sterling theatre refused to confirm a statement by audience member Mrs Rose Worrester of Chicago a member of the Democratic National Committee The exchange arose when Mrs Worrester asked about following Senator Harding's domestic Irish question remark The senator answered when do you think about it Continued on page two.
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Derby
Brandegee
Sterling Theatre
Rongsnt
Rose ‘Yates Forrester
Chicago
Democratic National Ccommitter
Forrestor
Brandegeet
Harding
Trish
Brandygan
Irish Societies to Hold Protest Meeting Sunday
City officials to be asked to display the city flag at half mast in honor of the dead Lord Mayor. Sean Conway recalls Ireland’s role in history and World War I. Plans shift from a mammoth parade to a monster protest gathering at 9 tonight led by speakers including David T. Welsh of Boston.
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Hipernian Hall
Washington Avenue
Bulls Head
Main Street
State Street
Enem David T. Welsh
Boston
Friends of
Ireland
Sean Conway
Conway
United States
Thousands Attend Murphy's Funeral in Cork Hunger Striker
In Cork on October 27 thousands followed the funeral cortege of Joseph Murphy who died during a hunger strike in Cork jail. Despite a limit of 100 in the procession and armored cars with troops, women and Irish Volunteers marched, while a firing salute marked the burial as troops withdrew before interment.
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Cork
Asociated
Joseph Murphy
Parai
Murphy
Conarader
MacSwiney Parade Barred by Enright
New York authorities barred a planned proxy funeral march for Lori MacSwiney. Commissioner Enright refused permission for a monster procession up Fifth Avenue on Sunday, citing state law prohibiting parading on Sundays. The event was tied to the burial day of the Lord Mayor in Cork.
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New York
Ces
Enright
Friends of Trish Freedom
Lori MacSwiney
Cork
Parmington
Fifth Avenue
Youlog
Wilson Urges Endorsement of League With Article Ten
President Wilson, speaking from his wheelchair at the White House, urged pro Republicans and independents to endorse the League of Nations and join the concert of peace. He warned the moral influence of the United States would be wasted without action and cautioned against commercial jealousy and domination by others. The visit included fifteen callers, among them two women, to the hospital room near his study.
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Germany
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
White House
Wil
League of Nations council reports on minorities and courts
Brussels reports the League of Nations council discussing minorities guarantees for Austria and Bulgaria, the permanent international court of justice, disarmament, and the league budget. Hymans notes debate on monopolies, with examination deemed necessary for a future session. he hopes the United States will join despite current difficulties.
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Brussels
Associated Prems
Council of the
League of Nalism
Leon Bourgeois
Paul Hymang
League
Austria
Bulgaria
Permanent International Court of Justice
MM. Hymans
Sigcor Tittoni
Hrmans
United States
Man Dies From Suspected Wood Alcohol Poisoning
Jeremish O'Leary, 6231 Noble Avenue, was taken to St Vincent's hospital after entering Louis Fortes' cafe at 513 Park Avenue and suffering a severe eye laceration and unconsciousness. Police were notified and Dr. Owen Groark dispatched, with suspected wood alcohol poisoning observed as he remained unconscious.
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Jeremish O'Leary
Noble Avenue
St. Vincents Hospital
O'Leary
Louis Fortes’ Sabon
Park Avenue
Owen Jr. Groark
Groark
St Vincent's Hospital
Trolley Car Re Routing Plans Report Denial
Reports deny plan to lay off 100 workers as an elevated fare change looms. A new timetable will roll out within a month with headway changes and route shifts affecting Walnut Stratford and Paradise Green lines. Officials say re routing awaits final approval before any headway adjustments take effect.
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Frank L. Kibling
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Golden Hill
Stratford
Democrats Have Real Chance to Defeat Brandegee Says Sullivan
New York report discusses Democratic hopes in New England states amid League of Nations hostility. It notes David Walsh and other leaders wavering, mentions Cox visiting Wilson, and cites doubts in New Hampshire Connecticut Rhode Island and Vermont as Harding and Cox vie in a nationally charged race.
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Brandegee
Sulliv
Connecticut
Moses
New Hampshire
Declar
New England
Harding
New York
Grover
Ay Tolloya
Dalne
Vermont
Musgachusyetts
League of Nations
David Walsh
Democratic Organization
Cox
Wilson
League of Waltons
Rhode Island
As Jriah
League of Naions
Democratic Party
Occunio
Apeak
Cnecticut
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Roy Robedoux
Stratford Auto
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Edward Robedoux
Bridgeport Hospital
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Sporting Syndicate
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Anoe
William E. Borah
Labor
I Borah
Sec
Borah
Nation A
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Sampatsa
Rith Corps
East Main
Shelton Géla
Barnum Avenue
Nogle Avenue
Stillman Street
Ferebroke Streee
Si Jonna Bell
Mer
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Pige Dwo
MacSwiney
Walsh
Sons of Ireland
History of
America
Council of League
International Court
Jeremiah O'Leary
Run
Ash Creek
Paradise Gree
Mark Sullivan
Conwright
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