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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1921

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Ulster Unionists Oppose Sinn Fein Compromise

London reports Ulster Unionists stand firm against Lloyd George compromise with Sinn Fein after a three hour cabinet session. Sir James Craig's stance cited. another meeting planned. Dublin notes hunger strike by five women in Mt Joy prison. London politics strain as resignation threats loom and press comment swirls around peace prospects and Ulster’s bloc.

London Ulster Lloyd George Sinn Fein Pen James Craig James Crate Ofg Dublin Mt. Joy Loyd-George Daily Chronicle Lloyd-George Pherein Downing Street Ireland Daily Graphic Daily Mail A. Bonar Law Law Echame New York Washington Java

Clean Sweep In New York By Mayor Hylan

Mayor Hylan led a decisive victory in New York Citys municipal election winning 184 874 votes with strong showings for Curran and Kanken. The result marked the largest Democratic plurality in the cities history and followed a high turnout with women voting for the first time in significant numbers.

New York Hylan Kem Xofk Jo Rylan Fetera Henry H. Curran Republihen Jacop Kanken Booisite Tiey

Republican Victory Anchors City Election Aftermath

John A. Cornell Jr, Democratic Town chairman, declared the victory belonged to the Republicans under Democratic auspices. Fred Atwater defeated for assessor by about a thousand votes, Edward T. Hamilton a former mayoral candidate, remains on the aldermanic board. Hamilton signaled no bid for the presidency and hinted cooperation with the mayor-elect. James Reynolds, Third district alderman, joined in congratulating Democrat Eugene J. Kelly and urged unity for the district’s good.

John A. Cornell, Jr Stement Fred Atwater Edward T. Hamilton Iie James Reynolds Eugene J. Kelly Victor Reynolds

Olympia Lands with Precious Burden Today

Washington November 9 The battleship Olympia returned to its homeland with the unknown soldier represent ative of thousands of American war dead. The North Dakota saluted as Olympia entered the Potomac and Fort Washington signals joined the ceremonial welcome. The ship was to dock near 4 pm at the Washington navy yard where the casket would be turned over to a hero escort for Arlintgen tomorrow.

Washington Potomac River Olympia Potomac North Dakota Piney Point Washington Navy Yard Fort Washington Washington Barracks Arlintgen

Amazon hotel proprietor fined for liquor sale intent

William Pfau owner of the Amazon hotel at 39 Fairfield Avenue was fined 296 dollars by the city court for keeping liquor with intent to sell. Pfau appealed the case, bonds set at 900 dollars. Police raided October 3 found 12 bottles of liquor in a safe after Pfau initially refused to unlock it. Sessions will observe Avomnietce Day with no recess except a short prayer period.

Wiliam Pfau Amazon Fairfield Avenues Imau Pfan Fairfield County Court House Stillee

Attack On Kartzmark Prompts Military-Style Voting Precautions

The Democratic committee deployed expert observers and an expert mechanic from International Metal Specialty Manufacturing to oversee every voting place. Kartamark was later assaulted on Cannon street near the factory, knocked unconscious but saved by a surrounding crowd. He recovered enough to say he felt all right this morning after the shocking attack.

Democratic Committee Martin Kantemark International Metal Specialty Manufacturing Company Dim Street Nctions Kartamark Cannon Street Broad Atrest Kartzmerk Twaa

Voter Figures For City Aldermen And Sheriffs

Election totals show aldermen selectmen and city sheriffs with numerous names and party labels. The report lists candidates across ten wards and notes a civil suit ruling awarding 7 63 with interest to Louis and Raffaele Cosi against Peter Medve in Common Pleas court.

Ralph T. Beers Arthur Wren Stanley Herring John J. Waieh Common Pleas Court Onio Louis Raffaele Cosi Peter’ Medve

Five Implicated In Dow Case In Wide Arlington Rod

Police yesterday gained first breaks in the Dow burglary and shooting case at 63 Yale street. Paul Rossberg, 28, of East Haven, held on burglary charges, aided three other New Haven men to be arrested soon. Dow, 63, is charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Thomas McNally, Medford Mass, during the whiskey raid. A car linked to the suspects, believed used in the escape, is to be brought in. Five men implicated. one dead, one insane, three at large.

Paul Rossbers East Haven Albert N. Dow Yale Street New Haven Thomas McNally Medford Mass Albert C. Dow Rossberg Don Haasberg Albert 5 Dow Rossbert Bratars Csteady Mberty

Appointments Loom As New Mayor Faces Choices

The newly elected mayor faces a wave of municipal appointments as term expirations loom on January 1, 1029. Key posts include City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney held by Comley and Seeley, with candidates Cornell and Sanford Broddard favored for the attorney roles. Commissioners’ terms expire December, shaping political maneuvering.

Fred Atwater William H. Comley W. Parker Seeley Attornayahin John A. Cornell, Jr Sanford Bloddard Law Frm Marenaddard & Day Atwater

Atwater to Inaugurate as Bridgeport Mayor Next Week

Frederick Atwater will be inaugurated next Monday at noon as Bridgeport’s 6th mayor, marking the first Democratic mayor in a decade. He becomes the city’s 4th citizen in the post and starts Bridgeport’s 6th year of history with a notable partisan milestone.

Frederick Atwater Bridgeport Atenter

Atwater Sweeps Entire Ticket Into Office With Only Three Exceptions

Bridgeport voters gave Mayor elect Atwater a large majority, carrying the Democratic ticket with few exceptions. The new administration will take over Monday with a reform slate promising no party distinctions for two years and aims to improve finances and city morals amid shifts in the tax office staff and assessors.

Lawrence J. Gill Frank J. Hearn Aaron Wittstein Ralph T. Beers Daniel Kenney Eugene J. Kelly Walter J. Hartnett Alfred E. Veness William E. Hogan Bernard B. Brady Thomas P. Doherty William J. Lavery Otto F. Richter Thomas J. Costello R. Arthur Brown Fred Atwater Bridgeport General Assembly Penmarine Erdigeport Ublican Machine Office Holters Republican Voters League United Citizenship Repul Atwater

Mother of Six Misses Papa Now in Jail

Mrs Anthony Argenis wife of a South End saloon keeper sought an audience with Judge John R Booth after her husband was sentenced to three months in jail for his role in a September 30 fight at the Arganis saloon. He also paid a $425 fine and $56 in costs and suffered injuries as did a police officer. She, with six children to care for, paced the county courthouse corridors awaiting adjournment.

Anthony Argenis South End County Court House John R. Booth Arganis Argents Clerk of Common Pleas Court Sidney Lockwood Lockwood

Hartford Man Defend Suit Over Unpaid Premiums

Harald A. Parsons named as defendant in a Superior suit filed by Employers Liability Insurance of New Haven seeking 1200 dollars for unpaid premiums on a compensation policy issued November 7 1819 with payments alleged to have lapsed since January.

Harald A. Parsons Hartford New Haven

Sereno Confesses to Norwalk Murder After Grilling

In Norwalk Connecticut Michael Sereno proprietor of Grand Union hotel and reputed bootlegger confessed to fatally shooting Luigi Apicella in a rear room of Giacomo Bertino's South Norwalk grocery. Four shots struck Apicella as witnesses, including Bertino and the Libinos, stood nearby. Coroner Phelan to hold inquest. Sereno jailed for first degree murder. In bankruptcy news Alexander Newman and Ernest Kovacs of Newman & Kovacs filed voluntary petition with liabilities of 11882.56 and assets of 3800 including 3600 stock and 2000 books.

Norwalk Conn Beig Michael Sereno Luigi Apcalia Grand Union Hotel Apicella Giacomo Bertino South Norwalk Bertino Joseph Pace Samuel’ Libino Serena Sereno Apiecela Phelan Alexander Newman Ernest Kovacs Pine Street Newman & Kovacs Petltion

Sworn In Assessors Take Office Early

The oath of office was administered to assessors at noon, with Arthur F. Connor’s successor taking the tax commissioner post. J. Gill, Frank J. Hearn, and Wittstein were sworn at 12 25 in the gen et chamber by Clerk Alex H. Robinson. City Attorney William H. Corley Jr. approved the early swearing in, and Gilly thanked allies while pledging faithful service to the party and state.

Mearn Wittstein Connor Bridgeport Board of Assessors Gill Michael J. Dowkey Aammeurs P San Arthur F. Connor Ace J. Gill Frank J. Hearn A “Wittstein Genet Chamber Ory, Hall Alex H. Robinson William H. Corley, Jr Corney Senate

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Ulstery Ain King George Warding Alfred B. Smith Sch &. Vo John Cornell Pfau Kartzmark James J. Stone Daniel J. Keaney Hoffman Harold R, Woods Eugene J, Kelly John Ryan Frank P. O'Connor Walter J, Hartnett Dovercayyss Fituh Archibald B Smith Royxyyeys Alfred B Veness Minnie Cederholm Fred K. Walker Thomas’ J. Costello Mr. Atwater Post Office Department United States LeJeune Marine Corps Chicago Illnois Central Paxton Ill Arthur Moon Moon Champagne Post Office A.B. Germer Gill, Hearn and Wittstein Republican League Francis Dunnigan John H. Williams Edward A. Drew Clarence E. Winton Papa Walker Stratford Mary Carr Tims Et Beecher Stowe Hartford
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