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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1920

Page

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Zelenska Missing From Home Since Wall Street Bomb

New York Oct 4 Zelenska arrested in Pittsburgh left his East New York home hours before the Wall Street explosion on Sept 16. Police say he carried a large bat and had a Russian passport and dynamite notes. Investigators found radical literature, a pay envelope from Macy’s Powder Co, and a trunk with varied Russian prompts. Zelenska claimed job seeking and denied mania.

New York Floreen Zelenska Pittsburgh Wall Street Department of Justice Zelenska Michael Terhasky Terhasky Hte United States Maercules Powder Company Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Company Woodman W. Va Wiliam J. Flynn Zerlenska Zelenski Filoreen Cincinnati Brooklyn Central Police Station Red Activites Zolenka Russia Cleveland Street John C. Calhoun Calhoun

MacSwiney on 530th Day of Hunger Strike

New York reports Terence MacSwiney is described as physically weak yet mentally strong as cables reach Peter MacSwiney, brother of Cork’s Lord Mayor on hunger strike in Brixton jail London. It marks the 53rd day of the strike.

New York Terence Peter MacSwiney Cork Brixton London MacSwiney

Harding Talks at Freemont Memorial Dedication

Senator Harding and his wife left Marion by motor for Freemont Ohio to dedicate a memorial tablet honoring soldiers who died in the great war. The speech praised American expeditionary forces and urged their services be made available to American citizens.

Marion Senator Harding Freemont Ohio Webb C. Hayes Vroemont Hayes Rutherford &. Hayes Harding

Women Turn Out in Connecticut Town Elections

New Haven October 4 Women across 145 towns voted in local elections for the first time in state history, exercising full suffrage beyond school and library posts. Attendance was heavy with an estimated 25,000 women likely to vote. Stratford reported the largest turnout with over 1,700 in boxes by 1 pm, and about 700 women had already cast ballots by noon as Australian ballot counting showed Lally leading Wellington Peck.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Lally

Robinson and Baker Coming to Connecticut Campaign

New Haven Oct 4 Indications at Democratic Headquarters show a whirlwind finish planned with Senator Joseph Robinson of Arkansas to speak in Waterbury Oct 5 and possibly other western towns. Secretary of War Newton D Baker will address rallies in Bridgeport Oct 6 and Danbury Fair the same day, then New Britain Oct 7. Final schedule to be announced as all major CT communities to hear national figures discuss the League of Nations and current campaign issues.

New Haven Danbury Baker New Britain Wate Connecticut League of Nations

Attachments Released In Multimillion Dollar Deal

Big attachments were released today involving two claims totaling 2.8 million dollars. The Newdria Quicksilver company of Wyoming sued over mine output in 1916 claiming underdelivery under contract. A second release involved 100 thousand dollars tied to commissions not paid, filed by G W McNear Incorporated of California. Irene W Lackie seeks divorce from Jean C Lackie of New Haven on grounds of misconduct after a marriage on September 26.

Newdria Quicksilver Company Wyoming G. W. McNear Irene W. Lackie Bridgeport Jean C. Lackle New Haven Allewing Adul

Poisonin’ Hooch Here Poisonin’ Hooch Here

Over the past week the emergency ambulance responded to at least ten severe wood alcohol poisonings. Three victims arrived since Saturday night and one more today. Dr. Burns notes most cases are grave. Patients show no intoxication beyond inability to walk and severe headache. Recovery spans three to four days. After emergency care, patients are sent to Hillside Home, which currently houses about six cases.

Burns Hillside Home

Cox backs League of Nations on tour stop

Governor Cox, finishing a 11,000 mile Western tour and en route to rest, urged Democratic women to support the League of Nations. He argued the war cost 300 billion dollars but women bore the price and should vote to limit armaments, arbitrate disputes, publish secret treaties, and elevate labor standards. He vowed the league would promote justice and world progress. Dayton, Oct 4.

Mississippi River Cox Kentucky Tennessee League of Nations League Franz Joseph William Hohenzollern Nicholas Romanoff International Justice and Social’ Service Women of America Flanders James M. Cox Dayton

Broad street extension dominates aldermen meeting agenda

Tonight the Board of Aldermen will consider the Broad Street extension project with protests from Lake Company employees and Beardsley Park residents planned. No action will be taken tonight. Also reported are revised population figures for New York City and its boroughs with notable increases in several states and cities.

Broad Street Board of Aldermen The Lake Company Beardsley Park Washington New Jersey New York Texas Idaho New York City Yonkers N. Y Crease Houston Five Boroughs Manhattan

Wilson Appeals To People For League

President Wilson, in four communications to My Fellow Countrymen, urges endorsement at the polls for the administrations League of Nations plan. He says the covenant does not impair Congress’s power to declare war and blasts claims that Article X would force war, marking his first direct public campaign appeal. The message stresses the November verdict as decisive for the nation’s future.

Washington Wilson League of Nations Congress Raton Inn

Identification request by Times Office rule

A call for identifying a person under formal rules, stating the identificant must come to or be mailed to the Times Office. The author promises payment to the first correct identification.

Times Office

Be dell's Manager Profile Sparks Quick Identifications

Saturday’s portrait of Thomas O'Donnell, manager of Bedell’s at Main and Elm, sparked rapid identifications. Tony Chiicello of 55 High Street offered the first correct guess at 2:40 PM, with O'Donnell's image proving a sticker for many steady guessers, including some who knew him well.

Thomas O'Donnell Bedell’s Main Elm Street Tony Chiicello High Street O’donnell

Tomorrow Last Day for Women to Register to Vote

Registrations at City Hall surge with 8600 already filed by Saturday night. Prospective voters have one more day to submit applications before 5 pm tomorrow. The registrar will extend hours tonight from 7 to 9 to accommodate callers.

World Series Opening At The Times Board

The Times electric scoreboard will show the opening World Series game between Cleveland and Brooklyn tomorrow afternoon. The event will start at 2 oclock with a persistent phonographed running story enhancing the play by play.

Times Electric Score Board Cleveland Brooklyn

Fire losses in Bridgeport hit 7155 this September

Bridgeport fire department reports September fire losses of 7145 with 74 alarms 23 bell 49 still and two false alarms. Last month’s totals were higher. in 1929 September damage reached 2263.

Bridgeport Bell

Borah to Speak in Danbury on Brandegee Support

Senator William G. Borah of Idaho plans a Danbury appearance to back Senator Brandegee and may urge Harding to clarify his stance on the League of Nations and an international court. A Connecticut swing includes a Boston-style ultimatum challenge expected to elicit a Harding reply. Borah adds a fourth address set for Friday, October 5 in the city. Coroner rules on Stamford streetcar death exonerating the crew after 89 year old August Schwarz fell from a moving car. no blame found.

William G. Borah Idaho Danbury Frank FB. Brandexee Borah Harding Elihu Root Boreh League of Nations League Connecticut Brandegee John J. Phelan August Schwarz Stamford Schwarz Pee Ee

Lake and Templeton visit Bridgeport for GOP luncheon

Everett J. Lake and Senator Charles A Templeton attended a Republican luncheon at the Algonquin club as guests of Leonard's Town Committee prompting friction with the Mayor's Committee. Only Town Committee members were admitted, reporters were kept outside. Lake declined to speak to the press.

Everett J. Lake Charles A.templeton Bridgeport Republican Town Committee Leonard Algonquin Club Lake Templeton Ballard Wilson Canada Lace and John Leonard Col Mat Rogers Joseph A. Melody Frank Ballard Harvard

No Decision on 10 Cent Fare Petition

Hartford reports indicate the Connecticut Company's petition for a 10 cent flat fare remains undecided at the Public Utilities Commission office. Officials could not hazard a guess on when a decision will be issued or when it may take effect.

the Times Hartford Connecticut Company Pub- Me Utilities Commission

John T King Visits While Mayor Absent Amid Party Tensions

Amid Mayor Wilson's absence during a tank forces operation with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston in Canada, John T King visited citizens and oppponents, with Sen Templeton and Ever Ett B Lake present. Frank Ballard and Wilson supporters reportedly did not call on King as Republican troubles surface in Bridgeport and the state. Pequonmock Lodge No 4 announces initiatory degree ceremony tomorrow night with a special program.

Wilson Boston Canada John T. King Everett B. Lake Senator Templeton King Frank Ballard Kinz Bridgeport Pequonmock

Siemon Rubber Plant Closes Over Union Dispute

Siemon Rubber Company gates shut this morning to forestall a threatened strike over union dues and shop committee firings. About 357 workers are out of work as labor leaders press for reinstatement of two dismissed members and recognition of the Amalgamated Metal Workers of America. Pickets planned for tomorrow as police guard the plant amid mounting tension.

Siemon Hard Rubber Company Broad Street Lavitt Amalgamated Metal Workers of America American Federation of Labor Amalgamated

Dancing to Follow Politics in Milford Rally and Dance

Democratic women of Milford host a rally and dance at the Knights of Columbus hall on River street tonight. Mrs. Rose Walsh of New Haven, a suffragette leader, and George M. Gunn of Milford are listed as speakers. After addresses, dancing and refreshments follow. The event is billed as the largest rally ever held in Milford.

Milford Knights of Columbus Hall River Street Rose Walsh New Haven George M. Gunn

Grand Jury to Hear Killing by Bridgeporters

Two ex soldiers living in New Haven will face a grand jury over the murder of Valentine Landa, Ansonia saloon keeper, after being arrested in Ansonia and jailed in New Haven. The suspects, James McDowl and Walter Hoyt, allegedly shot Landa during a hold up on Main Street. Another case on the docket involves Harry J. Ore, accused of murdering his wife on the Whitneyville bridge. Ore was returned from San Francisco just as a troop transport bound for the Philippines was to depart.

Grand Jury Valentine Landa Ansonia Criminal Superior Court New Haven James McDowl Walter Hoyt Harry J. Ore Whitneyville Bridge Orr San Francisco Philippine Islands

Watkins Will Tour the State Prohibition Candidate

South Manchester Connecticut Oct. 4 Aaron 8 Watkins nominee for president on the Prohibition party ticket will tour Connecticut by automobile Oct. 6 and 7, starting from the New York line and ending at the Rhode Island border. Schedule of stops for addresses is not completed. The Prohibition state ticket will likely be completed about the 12th instant.

Manchester Conn Aaron Watkins Prohibtion Party Connecticut New York Line Rhode Island

Representatives To Be Named Tonight

Democratic nominees for state and federal seats emerge from the recent conventions. Joseph Morgrain won the 21st District Senate nomination, Lawrence Gallagher the 22nd, with the 23rd postponed until Senator Clark returns from North Carolina. The Democratic Congressional convention meets Wednesday at 2 PM in Main Street rooms, with Roger Baldwin Vincent Keating and Philo Cathoun among the prominent contenders.

Town Committee Joseph Mongrain Lawrence T. Gallagher George B. Clark Carolina Democratic Town Committee Main Street Roger S. Baldwin Greenwich Vincent Keating Philo C. Cathoun

Bomb damages laborer's home in Cliften New Jersey

Explosion at the home of Salvator Taibi a laborer in Cliften New Jersey caused about 1000 dollars in property damage. No injuries were reported after threats signed Black Hand were received prior to the blast Taibi said he had little money and had ignored the threats.

Cliften N. J Salvatori Taibi

Bridgeport Man Shot by Cleveland Yeggs

Clancy refused to stop on a narrow road into Cleveland as masked bandits halted his car and fired, wounding him in the shoulder but not seriously. A later report says he left his car at a hotel and a bandit tried to steal the machine. Police fired on the fleeing suspect, who died during a chase. Clancy later recovered his car riddled with bullets.

Os Company Cleveland Clancy Statler

Storrs silent on receipts of CT Company cars

New Haven October 4 President Storrs declined to disclose receipts of the Connecticut Company since cars resumed running. He said he would wait for a fairly analyzed, complete result and would consult with Traffic Committee member Mr. Litchfield before making any statement. The hesitation suggests public patronage may be lower than anticipated.

New Haven Connecticut Company Storrs Litchfield

Norwalk Man killed by auto in West avenue collision

Patrick Leonard of Norwalk died at Norwalk Hospital from a fractured skull after an automobile driven by Eliott Palmer chauffeur for Arch Selwyn struck him on West avenue. Palmer is in custody on a technical charge of manslaughter awaiting coroner Phelan's inquest tomorrow afternoon.

South Norwalk Conn Patrick Leonard Norwalk Hospital Eliott Palmer Arch Selwyn West Avenue Palmer Phelan

Weather Summary for New Haven Area

The forecast notes cooler conditions on Tuesday for New Haven and surrounding areas with fair weather. A high pressure ridge stretching from Montana toward Georgia maintains pleasant, mild conditions across regions east of the Rockies and the Northeast, with southwest to west winds and above normal temperatures.

New Haven Sonn Connecticut Montana Georgian Rocky Mountains Thas St. Bawrense Siliey Oies Cental Pacific Mississippi River Washineton Maine

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Gov. Cox People At the Times Leonard Lynch John T Siemon Rubber Yeggs Norwalk AUTO
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