Election Upset Sparks Citywide Change in Bridgeport
Gov Smith leads returns from New York area as voters advocate change. Republicans celebrate a surprising win with a new Republican Board of Aldermen raising concerns about factionalism. Democrats blame national conditions, noting local unity of purpose and the national tide. Socialists gain one Justice of the Peace seat, reshaping local assignments including marriage ceremonies and small civil cases.
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Alders Amen
Jepublican
Harding
John A. Cornell
Democratic Town Committee
Bridgeport
Democratic Party
Socialista
Justice of the Peace
Democrats
Statewide GOP sweep in five congressional districts
The Republicans won all five districts. First district results show Fenn 52,464 defeating Dutton 3, second district Reeman 38,112 over Murray 17,959, third district Tilwan 45,303 over Alcorn 22,447, fourth district Merritt 54,786 over Pathe-Glynn 91,448, and Cr. 448 Caine 11,307.
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Fenn
Dutton
Reeman
Murray
Tilwan
Alcorn
Fourth Merritt
Pathe-Glynn
Caine
VOTE HERE FOR ALDERMEN AND STATE SENATORS
The district alderman results list candidates and vote counts for twelve districts with party initials. State senator totals show Garlick, Mongrain, Delaney, Gallagher, Challenger, and Clark across multiple districts, with per district tallies and overall sums.
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Howard F. Bryant
James F. Somers
John W. Hibbert
John J. Ford
James Reynolds
Michael Lucas
Ernest W. Reichert
Walter Hartnett
David W. Price
Alfred E. Veness
Albert J. Knapy
William E. Hogan
Edward T. Hamilton
Alfred E H. Bowen
Warl C. Martin
Edward J. Tole
Withert Seaford
Thomas W. Hungerford
Joseph F
Mongrain
Firth
Total Garlick
Alexander I. Delaney
Lawrence T. Gallagher
Delaney
Gallagher
Howard & Challenger
George B
Clark
Challenger
Rainy Night Delivers Harding Victory From The Times
Heavy rain and strong winds hampered a crowd awaiting The Times stereopticon election returns. Most sheltered doorways until nine, when the slides signaled Harding's win. The Times extras sold well. Bridgeport's result surprised many, signaling a nationwide Republican landslide and fewer phone inquiries than usual.
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Times
Harding
Bridgeport
Burglars Steal $3000 From Stratford Ave Store
Morris Cohn reports burglars gained entry to his crovery store at 1230 Stratford avenue last night and stole stock valued at $3000. Police believe the thieves arrived by truck and carried the haul away.
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Morris Cohn
Stratford Avenue
Champ Clark Is Defeated In Missouri District Race
St Louis Missouri election update shows former Speaker Champ Clark Democrat incumbent trailing by about 5 000 votes as 174 of 288 precincts report Huktelde 24822 Clark 19873 in the Ninth Missouri District for representative.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Clark
Huktelde
Election results show Harding lead in electoral college and GOP gains
Harding nears 400 of 531 in electoral college as Republicans win a 42 seat Senate plurality and a dominant House. Connecticut and New York yield large Harding margins, with notable statewide and city totals, while several states report double digit gains. Wisconsin sees Victor Berger defeated by Stafford.
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Harding
Senate
House of Representatives
Saloon Keepers Face Bond Forfeitures in Liquor Crackdown
A citywide liquor sweep yields John Fogorasi and Mortis Cohn charged with possessing alcohol for sale without permits. Fogorasi forfeited 75 bonds totaling over 1400 for similar offenses since the crackdown began a month ago, with 20 arrests and all but two bonds forfeited. Cohn, jailed on a second offense, faces a likely stiff penalty tomorrow.
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John Fogorasi
Pembroke Street
Joseph Coughlin
Fogorasi
Cox Congratulates Senator Harding on Victory
Governor Cox the defeated presidential candidate wired his congratulations to Senator Harding the president elect pledging support as a citizen to the executive authority in whatever emergency might arise. His message read in the spirit of America I accept the decision of the majority tender as the defeated candidate my congratulations and pledge as a citizen my support to the executive authority in whatever emergency might arise.
Beach Candidate Fred Beach Receives One Vote
David S. Beach, Bridgeport candidate for the U S presidency, drew a single vote in the city as the nationwide wave of support rolled by. Moderators deckers and counters logged the count, ensuring the lone ballot was recorded.
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David S. Beach
Bridgeport
United States
Deckers
Bridgport
Bomb Explosion in Vacant Lot Near Grand Central
A bomb scare disrupted rush hour in New York when an explosion rocked a vacant lot near Grand Central Station. Ex explosives expert Phil Bekeard of San Francisco suspected a bomb and handed over a residue sample to police. A 14 year old boy was seen near the site minutes before the blast.
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New York
Alorry
Grand Central Station
Phil Bekeard
San Francisco
Who Is He The Store Manager in the City
A public call asks for the identity of a well known store manager, famed for owning the largest shop of its kind in the city. The notice urges written identification delivered to the Times Office with a reward for the first correct guess under the stated rules.
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Times Office
Kerrigan Identifier Leads to Multiple Correct Answers
George Kerrigan aged 76 of Garfield Avenue presented his identification at 3 14. Alfred Fox of The Alfred Fox Piano Co Fairfield Avenue headed the effort. Others with correct IDs included M J O Reilly 53 James Street FP J Duval Smith Murray Co John Capucel 1391 Main Street R F Hinckley 565 Connecticut Avenue F Hotchkiss 355 Prospect Street. Numerous mistaken answers noted.
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George Kerrigan
Garfield Avenue
Alfred Fox
Alfred Fox Piano Co
Fairfield Avenue
M. J. O'Reilly
James Street
J. Duval
Smith, Murray & Co
John Capucel
Main Street
R. F. Hinckley
Connecticut Avenue
F. ©. Hotchkiss
Prospect Street
Women press for cabinet role as Harding era opens
Washington voices from Alice Paul and other leaders warn that the women vote will organize as a powerful lobby in public affairs. The incoming Congress will face a large wave of feminized advocates pushing for a federal Department of Welfare led by a woman in the cabinet. Possible first women cabinet picks include Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and Mrs Raymond Robins. The same day the Commerce Commission reports private railroad operation after federal control could cost the government 656 million dollars.
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Washington
Alice Paul
National Woman's Party
Congress
Harding
Department of Welfare
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Colonel Roosevelt
Raymond Robins
Woman's Trade Union League
Women to Sit in Assembly Sees Republican Edge in Connecticut
In New Haven on November 3 reports show Harding leads Cox by about 116000 votes with Brandegee trailing by roughly 21000. Lonergan outpolled Cox by over 10000. Lake nears Harding in governor race as Templeton’s lead remains unclear. Republicans gain House seats with four new members. first Democratic woman elected is Mrs. W A Jewett. Socialists show a strong city vote, Debs 7023 and Plunkett 6731 in reported towns.
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Tennessee
Harding
Connecticut
Brandegee
New York Assembly
New York City
State
Smith
West
Merritt
Missouri
Ohio
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Massachusetts
Arizona
West Virginia
Illinois
Pennsylvania
California
Indiana
New Mexico
Cox
Victor Berger
Stafford
Wissin
New Haven
Warren G. Harding
James M. Cox
United States
Frank B. Brandegee
Lonergan
Everett J. Lake
Templeton
Whg
Congress
E. Hart Fenn
Wethersfield
General Assembly
Daniel Pickett
Waterbury
Hurley
W. A. Jewett
Tolland
Mary Hooker
Hartford
Emily Brown
Naugatuck
Grace Edwards
New Hartford
Portland
House
Westport
Seymour
West Hartford
Watertown
Socialist Party
Debs
Benson
Martin F. Plunkett
Charles T. Peach
Harding Leads In Outlying Towns Around Bridgeport
Returns from surrounding towns show Harding with a large majority. In Norwalk Harding 5,198 to Cox 2,040. Fairfield 1,532 to 486. Redding 356 to 204. Stratford 2,366 to 554. Westport 1,038 to 359.
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Bridgeport
Harding
Norwalk
Cox
Fairfield
Redding
Stratfor
Westport
Burleson Credits Farm Prices Slump in Defeat
Washington official Albert Sydney Burleson Postmaster General and veteran Wilson ally says the Democratic loss stemmed from failing to foresee the drop in farm product prices and to assign blame to the Republican Congress for the downturn.
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Washington
Republican Congress
Albert Sydney Burleson
Wilson
Republicans Win Senate and House By Solid Margin
Electors show Republicans capturing the Senate by about 12 seats and the House by around 75, with a national tally near 400 of 531. Harding leads nationwide as New York’s results dominate, Smith clinging to a late-edge but likely to be overtaken by upstate returns.
Woman Dead and Companion Questioned in Street Mystery
Mrs. Mary Laposkin, 87, was found dead in a Cherry Street apartment owned by Edward J. McGovern, 37, who was questioned after claiming the woman came to his home last night with dry clothing in a heavy rain. Police and Medical Examiner Garlick noted conflicting statements and timing, an autopsy pending and McGovern held on breach of peace charges.
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Mary Laposkin
Bostwick Avenue
Edward J. McGovern
Cherry Street
McGovern
Laposkia
H. H. Weiss
Samuel B Garlick
McGovert
Garlick
Lapos- Kia
McGovetn
Tennessee Breaks The Solid South
Tennessee weighs in the national election with Harding carrying the state over Cox by about 5,000 to 10,900 votes. Governor Cox loses to Republicans as Warren G. Harding and A. H. Roberts win statewide margins, while Alf Taylor leads Roberts by an estimated 10,000 votes.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Grant
Seymour
Warren G. Harding
Cording
James M. Cox
A. H. Roberts
Alf Taylor
Debs Wins Big In New York City Election Vote
New York City presented a striking feature of the election as Eugene V. Debs, Socialist presidential candidate imprisoned in Atlanta for espionage, drew 131,855 votes. His total surpassed Benson’s 1916 tally of 31,788 by more than four times and reached over a third of Cox’s count this year.
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New York
A. P
New York City
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Benson
Debs
Cox
Hydraulic suit closing today in Bridgeport case
Final testimony in the Lutz v Bridgeport Hydraulic Co case was heard before Judge Willam at Maube in Superior Court. Hearings began last week and are likely to finish today amid lengthy proceedings. Three other property owners seek injunctions over overflow water from Island Brook reservoir. The company reportedly agrees to prevent recurrence of the loading.
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Martin J. Lutz
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Willam
Maube
Hydraulic Co
Island Brook
Weather Summary for New Haven and Connecticut
The forecast covers New Haven and vicinity from 8 p m Wednesday to 5 p m Thursday. Fair tonight and Thursday with slightly cooler tonight. Connecticut sees fair tonight and Thursday, with cooler nights and warm days. A central disturbance moved from the upper region toward the St Lawrence valley, followed by high pressure over the lower Mississippi valley. Overall pleasant temperatures, generally above freezing.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Igle
St Lawrence
Misissippi
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New York State
Get
Champ Clark
Senator Harding
Beach
Kerrigan
Burleson
Marding
Upstate
Nathan J. Miller
Mr. Miller
Greater
Miller
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