General Electric Bridgeport Plant to Start Production
General Electric plans a phased start at the Bridgeport plant on New Haven road, moving from initial small scale output to full capacity in 18 months to two years. The plant will produce fractional horsepower motors and wiring supplies, with 70 percent of space for motors and 30 percent for wiring supplies, using Remington machinery until cleared.
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Rochester
Decatur
Spellacy to Chair Democratic State Convention
Hartford Aug 19 United States Attorney General Thomas J Spellacy has been picked as temporary chairman for the Democratic state convention in New Haven on September 15 and 16. State Chairman David Fitzgerald announced the selection today.
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Conn
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Thomas J. Spellacy
New Haven
David %. Fitzgerald
Jitney Man Sues Trolley Company Over Demolished Bus
The Connecticut jitney operator seeks 225000 in a Superior Court filing alleging a trolley, driven at high speed, hit his bus on April 8 at Middle Street and Fairfield Avenue, demolishing the bus and injuring him. The suit cites violation of City Ordinance Section 394. Senator Johnson plans a speaking tour for Harding, announcing it at Republican HQ.
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San Francisco
Hiram W.johnson
Harding
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Johnson
Walsh poised to challenge Bridgeport mayor in primaries
Hopes of anti-Wilson forces backing James Walsh of Greenwich for Governor shift the Bridgeport political scene. Upstate politicians single out Walsh as the outsider who could topple Mayor Wilson, while local remnants of the old machine rally to Walsh amid a split in Bridgeport action. Wilson allies remain confident in the mayor’s chances, with the primary convention looming and Wilson absent on a brief state trip.
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Federal men raid saloons for samples in city
About a dozen Federal Prohibition Enforcement agents under Chief McCarthy of the New England Division visited town this morning. They raided local saloons, confiscating a large quantity of near beer and testing it against the law. Officials declined to say if arrests were made. testing and results were anticipated this afternoon.
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Two busmen held by police today
Two more arrests for violation of state automobile laws were made this morning by the Traffic department of the police. Mike Lukaszewski a jitney driver of 605 Arctic street was booked for overloading his bus. Julian Momfort of 62 Colorado avenue was arrested for driving with the muffler open and making unnecessary noises. Both will be arraigned in City Court tomorrow morning.
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Julian Momfort
Colorado Avenue
Seaside Park to crack down on peek-a-boo male swimsuits
Seaside Pavillion bathing censor Officer Harold Sherwood launches a vigorous campaign against men wearing one piece swimwear. He warns violators will face legal action while praising women for complying with the dress code.
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Harold Sherwood
Sherwood
Younger Bergdoll Gets Four Years
New York reports Erwin S Bergdoll of Philadelphia found guilty of desertion by evading the draft and sentenced to four years hard labor at Fort Leavenworth. The verdict was announced today at Governors Island.
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Senate Hopeful Sees Women Not After His Scalp
Special to The Times from New London dated Aug 19 reports Senator Frank Bran-degee answering a telephoned question about women voters. He predicts the suffrage vote will split between parties and is glad Tennessee enacted the amendment, leaving the issue resolved.
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Poles Close In On Reds Near Warsaw Front
Polish troops report a daring counterattack trapping Bolshevik units near Lukow south of Warsaw and near Brest Litovsk while fighting rages around the Warsaw region. Soviet forces reportedly flee in disorder along the Vistula and Bug fronts as Poles press the flank.
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Trolleys Lead In Vote On Transit Choice
In the Times ballot tally the trolleys lead the jitneys with 464 to 221 votes. Post office and main office workers report strong trolley support while jitney backers cite service and courtesy. Edward Strickland of Walnut Beach faced a case for operating a motor vehicle without a license, dismissed by Judge Wilder in City Court.
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Heavy Weather Forces Fleet To Shelter In Local Harbor
Heavy seas bound a fleet in the Sound as barges and tugs seek shelter. The James McWylmam with eight coal barges reached Bridgeport after rough passages from Newport to New York. Monroe with six barges delayed entry, aided by Tus No. 6 into Bridgeport. Centennial docked with 200,000 feet of lumber for Burritt Lumber, unloading amid a strenuous Sound voyage.
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Women Apply to Vote in Bridgeport City Hall
Two Bridgeport women filed applications to become voters as Tennessee ratified the suffrage amendment. Edith M F O Hara and Florence Clane led the first rush at City Hall registrars. Officials expect many more applications this fall with oath administered by registrars Lounsbury and White.
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Connecticut
Claim for $2500 in damages over poles and wires
Harriet G. Stevens of Orange sues Connecticut Light and Power Co in Superior Court for 2500 damages claiming poles and electric wires were erected on her Newtown property without permission as part of Zilphia Bradley estate. Poles placed May 15 of the current year.
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Bridgeport Girl Amazes Cracker Shots at Perry
Camp Perry, Aug 19. Miss Marjorie Kinder, 15, of Bridgeport Conn, drew notice at national rifle matches. She tied for second in fifty yards with two men scoring 92 of 199, and placed fourth in the junior event with 97. Daughter of Rob Kinder who runs a John street shooting gallery, she recently won the US women's rifle championship and is a Bridgeport High student.
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United States
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Connecticut May Call Legislature Over Woman Suffrage S Games
Hartford Aug 19 Executive Secretary Buckley says Gov Holcomb and advisers reviewing current election laws to ensure machinery can handle 309000 new women voters. A special session hinges on official ratification by Secretary of State Colby and Tennessee action.
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Republicans of State Must Bear the Blame
A lengthy Hartford August 19 dispatch reports two local speeding cases in City Court with fines of 15 dollars and costs. Mike Nenas of Shelton was cited for 34 mph on Connecticut Avenue and lacked a license. Andrew Kauth of 969 Connecticut Avenue was cited for about 40 mph.
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Praise for Women and for Suffrage Ratification by Tennessee Assembly
National state and city leaders express gratification over Tennessee’s ratification of the suffrage amendment. The following list presents opinions of most leaders on this historic action.
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Democrats Faithful Says Fitzgerald on Suffrage
Special to The Times New Haven August 19 Mayor David E Fitzgerald of New Haven declares Connecticut Democracy has backed suffrage for ten years and contrasts Democratic sincerity with Republican political expediency. He urges that women deserve participation in state affairs and lawmaking noting a long standing Democratic plank supporting suffrage.
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Women Credit Due to Women Not Men
Lynn W. Wilson argues women deserve credit for suffrage and that the movement was led by women. He criticizes Connecticut and praises Tennessee for ratifying the Susan B Anthony amendment, noting men offered limited aid and urging pride in timely support from women. Continued on Page Six.
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Weather Outlook for Australia and Connecticut
Partly cloudy to tonight and Friday with new accu clouds. For Connecticut expect partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures and fresh northeast winds. High pressure moved from Ontario toward the St Lawrence valley, keeping above normal pressures east of the Mississippi. Showers were reported from Virginia to Vermont and along the gulf coast and upper Mississippi valley as temperatures rise slowly west and central regions, with slower warming in New England.
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