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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1920

Page

2

Taft Says Art X Not Essential In League Debate

In Philadelphia William H. Taft argues Art 10 not essential to the League of Nations. He predicts Harding victory and says the league is a Democratic talking point. He urges changes to Covenant after a Republican win. In London Ireland name rule bill passes committee stage with amendments looming.

Taft Harding Philadelphia William H. Tate Wilson League of Nations Sdemocrats Cox Thas Senate Torm Tora Larding Godn League London Get House of Commons

Art League Witch Party Delights Beardsley Park Hall

Bridgeport Art League hosted a Halloween party at Anne Hathaway Cottage in Beardsley Park with pumpkin décor, moonlight silhouettes, and tea time. Mrs. Charles Callahan acted as ghost with Mrs. Frank Alickman and Miss Dorothy Smith as the witch and cat. Mrs. David Sanford read stories from Suemus McManus while corn pops and stunts completed the fete directed by Mrs. H. F. Brandes with assist by Mrs. Irving Xye.

Anne Hathaway Beardsley Park Bridgeport Art League Charles ‘Callahan Frank Alickman Dorothy Smith David Sanford Ireland Suemus McManus Hallowe'en H. F. Brandes Irving Xye

English papers hail strike settlement as compromise

London Oct 29 newspapers comment on the coal strike settlement agreement awaiting miners referendum. Neither side claims victory. general approval comes for a sliding scale linking owners profits to workers wages, seen as the hopeful feature of the deal.

London

How He Overcame Dizzy Spells and Stomach Trouble

Hartford man Charles Cota details two years of poor health with stomach pain dizziness and headaches. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills he reports improved digestion, fewer pains and no more dizzy spells or headaches. The ad promotes Pink Pills 50 cents a box and a free booklet on building up the blood.

Charles Cota Martin Street Hartford Conn Cota Sila Dr. Williams Williamy Dr Williams Medicine Co Schengendy

Cox Attacks Harding Record in Political Feud

A hostile exchange questions Harding’s pledges to bankers and corporate interests. The dialogue asks what promises Cox claims were made to George, Reynolds, Warren, Root, Daugherty and other figures, alleging influence over the nomination and policy. It contrasts Cox’s critique with claims that the opposition would have supported Senator Johnson over Harding.

George Harvey George Vlereck Germany America Geonolds Chicago Federal Reserve Boards Charing B. Warren Republican National Committee Mexico Elihu Root Brandeis Harry M. Daugherty Cox League Senator Johnson California Harding

Bo hannon lauds Brandegee and warns on women voters

About 260 Republicans gathered at the Ninth District Republican club rooms where ex mayor William J. Bohannon of Stamford condemned President Wallson for abandoning American democratic ideals and praised Senator Frank Brandegee as a lion of the U S Senate. He warned women about their vote while recounting war spending and aeroplane production delays. Also speaking were Mrs. Ida B. Lister, William M. Swain, a local newspaperman, and Attorney Reich. Howard Challenger presided.

William J. H. Bohannon Stamford League of Nations Democratic Party Ninth District Republican Club Bohannon Wallson Frankb. Brandegee United States Senate Saker Aeroflnnes Ida B. Lister Wiliam M. Swain Marion Onio Attorney Reich Howard 5 Acker

Peggy Hopkins to Lose Hubby No. 3

New York report notes Peggy Makins known as Peggy Hopkins, star of It Pays to Flirt, faces second marriage crisis as husband No. 3, Stanley Joyer, disclaims responsibility for her debts. Rumors of a French prince suitor float in gossip columns as Perry Joyer battles to separate finances.

York Ury Peggy Makins Pegsy Tut Perry Buithin Stranley J. Jeger Pessy Guy Perry Joyer Jams Stanley Joyer Joyce

General Electric Employes Host Hallowe'en Social at Factory

General Electric workers held a Halloween social in the factory hall with corn stalks pumpkins and crepe paper witches and black cats. Attendees wore paper hats danced to an employee orchestra and enjoyed cord tavits indoor quoits and shuffleboard with ample refreshments. The event led by W S Shay and BE G Hall marks the first in a planned monthly series organized by the employee committee under factory management approval.

General Electric Hallowe’en Social General’ Elec Company Hallowe'en W S. Shay BE. G. Hall Soe Clarkiag

Origin and lore of Hallowe'en across eras and regions

A compact historical sketch tracing Hallowe'en origins from Druids and Pomona in ancient Rome to later harvest celebrations in Britain Ireland and Scotland. It notes the eve of All Souls Day link, shifting customs toward games and superstition, and the folk practice of nut predicting suitors known as nut emeter night.

Résnan Empire Scotland Ireland Hallowe'en Rome British Isles Hallow'en Ng Land

Relatives Claim MacSwineys Body Held in Cork Parade Planned

Relatives dispute the return of Terence MacSwineys body from England as Cork officials refuse to receive it. A mass meeting and parade are planned with speakers from national circles to protest the mayor’s death. The procession starts at Hibernian hall and concludes at the Casino with announcements of invited speakers expected tonight.

Trish Republc Queenstown O'Reilly Bishop Browne England Cor Cork Rathmore Lee River Cork Wil Hy Word Terence MacSwillay Hibernian Hall Washington Avenue

Weather Forecast for East New York and Nearby

A fragmented weather update notes Saturday and Sunday rain for areas east of the Mississippi River with warming into Sunday. Fresh west winds and overcast conditions near Sandy Mook to Watteras, with generally fair weather the day before. General regional outlook is cooler air in some coastal zones with variable winds.

England New York Sandy Toole Sandy Mook Watteras Mississipn Atlantic Newdraven

Auto Gets Last Survivor Of Custer's Last Stand

Toléro, Ohio, March reports that Frank Pfingk, believed to be America’s last survivor of Custer’s band of Indian fighters, died in an automobile collision near Toledo. A ship carpenter by trade, Pfingk served in the Seventh Cavalry and was wounded at the battle, later escaping with Reno. He was seventy years old.

Toler Ohin Get. L Frank Pingk Americca Custer Toaye Beek Toledo Custers Tena Reno Fleck Seventh Cavalry Sitting Bull

Stratford Is Told To Avoid League

Frederick Walcott, longtime Hoover aide, addressed 660 Republicans at Red Men's hall Stratford urging the U S not join the League of Nations. He warned the nation would bear Europe’s burdens alone if it entered the League. George A. Wairchild chaired the rally as Lake and other candidates spoke. A campaign parade preceded by a drum corps opened the rally with red banners.

Frederick Walcott Herbert Hoover Red Men’s Hall Stratford United States League of Nations J. Walcott Europe Tiverett Lake Jssues The Genesi Branderea Washington Charles 4. Templeton Waterbury Overnor Vwo George A. Wairchild Raily

Business Women Hold Masque Party at Local Club

The Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's club hosted a masque party in the Liberty Building rooms last night with dance and music. Prizes were awarded for clever costumes led by Mrs C G Lawson and Miss Grace I Cocker. clowns witches and gypsy outfits featured among costumes. The Recreation Committee led by Miss Hazel Hayman organized the event with orange streamers, black silhouettes, and pumpkin decorations.

Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club Liber Suilding Durrier van Deusen C. G. Lawson Munkeur Paderewski Grace I. Cocker Clys Tigo Beaca Newal

McGregor Talks Lead Production at Seaside Club

John McGregor of Eagle Pitghor Dead company spoke last night at the Seaside Club on lead production. The talk, part of a postdinner program, was hosted by the Amerian Society of Mechanical Engineers and the New Haven uranen of the Chemic Dinner, beginning at five o'clock.

John RO McGregor Eagle Pitghor Dead Company Bridgeuport Amerian Society of Mechanical Engineers New Haven Uranen

Obituary notices for Lynch and Fischbach families

Funeral services were held for Joseph P. Lynch son of Mr and Mrs James P Lynch at Trap Rock Huntington with pallbearers William Doherty William Van Deitch George Bocken and Clarence Rhodes. Burial followed at St Michael's Cemetery Bridgeport. Elizabeth Fischbach widow of Jacob Fischbach died in New York City, funeral held in Newark then shipped to Bridgeport for interment at Park Cemetery.

Joseph P. Lynch Joseph PB. Lynch James P. Lynch Parenta Trap Rock Huntington William Doherty Willim van Deitch George Bocken Clarence Rhodes St. Michael's Cemetery Bridgeport Fliabeth Fischbach Elizabeth Jacob Fischbach New York City Newark Park Cemetery

Copper and metals market report from New York

New York copper and metals market notes spot and fourth quarter prices. Copper electrolytic small lots 14 3 4 to 15. Tin irregular spot 40.90 to 42.50. Antimony 6.37 1 2. Lead easy spot 70. Zinc easy East St. Louis spot 70 to 70.00. Nearby prices referenced.

New York East St. Louis

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