17 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
1
London dispatch reports Cork hunger strikers nearing exhaustion after a long protest. Annie MacSwiney, widow of Terence MacSwiney, visits Cork prison and says her husband remains very unwell as Tim Healy arrives to press labor mediation.
Five Socialist assemblymen ousted on distovally charges were re elected in New York City and surrounding districts. In King’s County the sixth Socialist candidate was defeated in a three corner race. Wardman led in the Ninth District with 2086 votes over fusion rival Maria Retox. Dewitt and Gry also won in Brooklyn and the Fourth Borough, while Altschuler and Collins faced sharp contests.
A massive blast at the J. P. Morgan building and nearby structures in New York’s financial district injured hundreds and killed many. Authorities say infernal machine likely caused the explosion, with damage extending to the Sub-treasury and surrounding offices. Police, volunteers, and emergency hospitals respond as chaos blankets Wall Street.
Italian Premier plans a settlement by appointing a commission to map a plan with both workers and manufacturers. The government will present the project to Parliament after the commission drafts a conduct outline for the metal works dispute.
A meeting of the Sixth District Republican club last night opposed any successor of chairman Thonmag J. Cunningham. The club voted to back Cunningham as the party selects a Republican slate, mirroring moves by the Second, Tenth and Twelfth district clubs.
The article reports Tyler and Wagner chosen to lead the Democratic state ticket with Lonergan nominated for United States Senate. It describes internal party dynamics at the convention, noting opposition by Republicans and expectations Lonergan will appeal to both Democrats and some Republicans. The piece references a later continuation on page seven.
Washington authorities mobilize nearly a half dozen federal agencies including Justice, Secret Service, Treasury, Post Office, and Agriculture to investigate the New York financial district blast. Attorney General Palmer orders origin inquiry after the Mist report. preparations to tighten building access and boost guards accompany the probe.
If you fail to receive your Bridgepole Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post or your paper on time call Bamum 6106 in the Circulation Department of Post Publishing Co.
Eyewitness report from The Associated Press describes a sudden blast that shattered Wall Street and flooded streets with smoke and debris. The witness recalls a thunderous report, flying glass, and a yellow green smoke cloud rising near the sub treas ury and J P Morgan buildings as crowds flee the scene.
A fragmentary roster lists multiple victims and injuries including Willian Tofoyee Cok of JP Morgan Co and various unnamed individuals. Entries mention addresses in New York City and Brooklyn and hospitals Volunteer and Vadanteen. No confirmed totals or formal notices are provided in the readable text.
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