Democratic Final Drive Opens in Presidential Campaigns
Washington reports the Democratic party plans a large scale final push against Republicans led by President Wilson with a nationwide stumping tour. McAdoo Baker Daniels Colby and Palmer join in, with Roosevelt and Cox touring the East and Midwest as October 16 3 are proclaimed Democratic Speakers Days.
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Washington
Democracy
Wilson
Mdo
League of National
United States
Pat Harrison
McAdoo
California
Colby
Cill
East
Tle West
Burleson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Baker
Daniels
Marshall
Portsmouth
Ohio
Homer
Cummings
Democratic National Ommitee
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Cox
Ffort
Hunteer Syste
World’s Sunday School Burns in Tokio Convention Opening
A building intended for the World's Sunday School convention in Tokio caught fire just before the opening. Delegates filled the site as observers report the door kept by keepers. Large numbers of Americans, along with British, European, Australian and other delegates, gathered for the eighth world congress.
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Foklo
Japan
Tokio
Australia
Mac Swiney Enters 54th Hunger Strike Day
London reports Lord Mayor Mac Swiney began his 54th day of hunger strike. A Brixton prison bulletin says he passed a fair night and felt weak but without pain. the Irish Self-Determination League issued the morning update with his own comment on weakness.
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London
Mac Swiney
Brixton Prison
Irish Self-Determination League
Jitney Driver Cleared in City Court Case
James Pavolos of 30 Fulton Street was heard in city court for violating street traffic rules by driving into Brook Avenue from North Avenue. Attorney Vincent Keating represented Pavolos as the jitney driver was freed.
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James Pavelos
Fulton Street
Vincent Keating
Pavolos
Brook Avenue
North Avenue
11 704 Women On The Lists At Noon Today
Up until noon today eleven thousand seven hundred four women in Bridgeport registered to be voters for the coming national election. The count was announced at City Hall and will grow by about nine hundred by afternoon final returns. Registration offices close at five this afternoon and no further applications will be accepted. This is the last chance to register for the fall election.
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Bridgeport
Mayor’s Broad Street extension defeated 12 to 7
A Council extension bill for Broad Street failed 12 to 7 after a pre meeting Republican alderman caucus and mayoral efforts. Mayor Wilson had pressed the project and faced opposing motion that was also defeated. The outcome leaves the Broad Street plan unsettled despite a close vote.
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Wilson
Broad Street
Board of Aldermen
Canada
Artillery
Heston
Identify the city figure linked to clubs and service
A man described as part of athletic clubs and the Clover club, a manager of a Main street store, long known in the city. Readers are invited to identify him in writing and mail it to the Times Office with the first correct identification receiving a payment.
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K. of
Clover Club
Times Office
Borg Profile Solved by Reader Identity Today
The Rogers Clothing Company manager T. R. Borg, of 4951 Main Street, remained unidentified until noon today. Albert E. Platt correctly identified him, solving the readers puzzle in The Times.
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T. R. Borg
Rogers Clothing Company
Main Street
Times
Albert E. Platt
Lonergan to Speak at Democratic Women's Rally
Congressman Augustine Lonergan will address the Democratic Women's Rally at Stratfield on Saturday afternoon speaking on the League of Nations and national issues. He opposes Senator Brandegee, drawing interest from thirty women statewide as the series by the National Bureau of Democratic Women continues.
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Augustine Lonergan
Stratfield
League of Nations
Lonergan
Brandegee
Nso
National Bureau of Democratic Women
Zelenska not the bomb man may get cider from wind falls
New York reports William J Flynn of the DOJ says Florian Zelenako held in Pittsburgh likely not connected to the Wall Street case. He notes conspirators would not leave themselves so exposed.
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Zelenska
New York
William J.flynn
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Florian Zelenako
Pittsburgh
Wall Street
Preston
Zeiensko
Flynn
Dentists fined for illegal practice in city court
Charsea alias Dr. Perry of 71 Edwin Street was arraigned before Deputy Judge Frank J. Wilder and fined $50 for practicing dentistry without a license. County Health Officer James A Marr led the prosecution. defense counsel Klein’s demurrer was overruled. London reports continued retirement of Russians southwest of Minsk as Poles drive eastward, per Moscow Soviet statement.
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Charsea
Perry Newbourer
Dr. Perry
Edwin Street
Frank J. Wilder
James A. Marr
EB. Kiein
Wilder
London
Minsk
Moscow
Falls From Window At Niantic Summer Home
Niantic Connecticut October 5 1923 The body of Mrs John F F Luce was found on the ground below the second floor chamber window at her summer home She had been ill for some time and was alone in the house last night Dr Dart medical examiner viewed the body Mr and Mrs Luce lived in Stafford Springs in winter
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Niantic
Conn
John FF. Luce
Dart
Hartford Ten Cent Fare Ruling Expected Soon
Hartford report states a Public Utilities Commission member’s absence delayed a flat ten cent fare petition by the Connecticut Company. Action anticipated shortly as the panel resumes consideration. New Haven notes election in Thirteenth Ward for annexation to the city, affecting Westville and Morris Cove Lighthouse area. Columbus Day to be observed as city holiday with offices closed.
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Hartford
Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut Company
New Haven
Westville
Morris Cove Lighthouse
Borah Supports Harding In Public Telegram
Senator William E Borah, a key peace treaty critic, sent a telegram to Warren G Harding confirming he will not withdraw from supporting Harding and opposing the League of Nations. Borah pledges to work for Harding’s election and to defeat the League scheme, indicating continued active participation in the campaign.
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Marion, O
Warren G. Hurg
William Borsch
Harding
Idaho
League
Town Wey
Dayton
Senate
William E. Borah
Airplane Delivery Revolutionizes New Canaan Election Copy
Hersam of New Canaan Advertiser sent election copy by air from New Canaan to South Norwalk for immediate publication. The nine minute trip aimed to speed press time and bypass delayed telephone reports as storms damaged the local telephone exchange.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Hersam
New Canaan
Indians in Great Shape for World Series Opener
The Cleveland Indians, AL champions, arrived in New York in high spirits for game one of the 1920 World Series against Brooklyn. Manager Tris Speaker indicated Coveleskie would start, with Bagby as backup. adjustments may include Joe Wood in right field and George Burns at first, replacing Johnston, as Steve ONeill is slated to catch in every game. The club, shaken by Ray Chapman’s death, carries renewed confidence as they prepare to face the Dodgers and scout Ebbets Field.
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New York
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn
Ray Chapman
Speaker
Indians
Chappie
Stanley Coveleskie
Jim Bagby
Robinson
Dodgers
Joe Wood
Boston Red Sox
Giants
Elmer Smith
Joe Evans
Charlie Jamieson
George Burns
Wheeler Johnston
Burns
Johnston
Wood
Smith
Steve O'Neill
Steve
Harry Lunte
Joe Sewell
Cleveland
Ebbets Field
Child Hit by Trolley Near East Main and Burroughs
Four year old Hu genia Deilinski, of Reilly street, was struck by a southbound East Main trolley at East Main and Burroughs, dragged along the street, and taken to St. Vincent's hospital with a compound fracture of the left leg and internal injuries. Doctors say she is not expected to live, and no arrests had been made at press time.
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East Main
Burroughs Street
Hugenia Deilinski
Reilly Street
B. J. Burns
St. Vincent's Hospital
Man charged with embezzling wife funds in Local City Court
Antonio DePasquale of 228 Main Street faced arraignment on charges of abandoning his wife and embezzling 2700 dollars drawn from his wife’s name. Judge Wilder continued the case to October 14 with 1500 dollar bond. DePasquale, brought from San Francisco, allegedly deserted his wife last June 25 and fled with a married woman and her three children. He runs a grocery at Main and Grand streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio DePasquate
Main Street
Wilder
Pasquale
San Francisco
Frank Virelli
DePasquale
Expulsion Suit Over Lithuanian Knights Fray Stirs Society Claims
Joseph Vakulis and ten other members sue the Lithuanian St George Knights in Common Pleas Court claiming social standing damage from their six month expulsion and $2,000 in damages while seeking an injunction to halt further expulsions. They say they were members on July 15 1920 and were fined two dollars each for an alleged unlawful meeting. Separately a foreclosure suit by Isadore and Charles Birnbaum against Morris Plan Co seeks mortgage action on Velotti property and $350 owed to Velotti. Evening High School opened for registration with 400 to 500 attendees last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Knights Society
Joseph Vakulis
Faternity
Common Pleas Court
Sbth
Isadore
Charles Birnbaum
Morris Plan Company
Bridgeport
Gaestano Vellotti
Vellou
Ee Ae
Richter Elects Himself Grand Juror in Darien Vote
South Norwalk Conn Oct 5 Rev G Emil Richter pastor of Stamford church and Darien resident appears to have won ten votes for grand juror in Darien town election, amid a missing ballot 52 and alleged trick. Officials refuse to certify and plan court action to settle legality while Richter says he will pursue the case.
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Norwalk
Conn
G. Emil Richter
Stamford Church
Darien
Hhome
William H. Wilmott
George Krause
Democratic Party
Able Dance
Wilmott
Gmit Richter
Richter
Mr. Richter
Democrats Name Three Candidates for Assembly and Senate Nomination
The Democratic Representative convention led by Town Chairman J A Cornell Jr and Frank J Clancy nominated Harry Silverstone and others for General Assembly seats and unanimously renominated Senator George B Clark for the 24th senatorial district. A slate of twenty seven candidates for justice of the peace was named including William W Bent Samuel Merlitz Charles Weingarten and more.
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J. A. Cornell, Jr
Frank J. Clancy
Board of Aldermen
Harry Silverstone
General Assembly
George B. Clark
State Senate
Office of Justice of the Peace
William W. Bent
Samuel Merlitz
Charles Weingarten
Irving Elson
Harry A. Goldstein
George F. Mara
Philo C. Calhoun
Vincent L. Keating
Joseph J. Devine
Francis Breen
Stephen Siksay
Max Cohen
Una
Three Men Fined In City Assault Case
In a morning session Judge Wilder fined three men $25 each totaling $75 for assault. Stanley Scuba and Alex Mislowski argued in a Park and South avenues saloon, Scuba’s chair throw injuring George Meagre. Bochner beat Gershon Wietz with a music roll, and Jack Hoffman assaulted Tom Kiely in the Arcade. Kiely’s case was later nolle.
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Wilder
Stanley Scuba
Spruce Street
Stanley
Park and
South Avenues
Alex Mislowski
Park Avenue
Scuba
Mislowski
George Meagre
Stratford Avenue
Bochner
Wietz
Jack Hoffman
Fairfield Avenue
Tom Kiely
Union, Avenue
Arcade
Kiely
Hoffman
Nollea
Westport to Purchase Nash Bathing Pavilions
Westport officials vote to buy the Nash bathing and other pavilions at Compo Beach for 27000. If completed, the town will own all beach bathing facilities. The annual meeting was held last night to approve the sale.
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Estport
Westport
Conn
William A. Nash
Compo Beach
Secretary Baker to Speak Tomorrow Night at Gles Hall
Tomorrow night at Gles Hall Hon. Newton D. Baker Secretary of War will address the gathering. He will be accompanied by Hon. Augustine Lonerson candidate for United States Senator and Rollin A. Tyler of Haddam candidate for Governor.
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Baker
Gles Hall
Newton D. Baker
Augustine Lonerson
United States
Rollin A. Tyler
Haddam
Bridgeport Drivers Fined in City Court for Speeding
Bridgeport police cracked down on speeders during a city court session. Deputy Judge Frank L Wilder fined five motorists for speeding, with amounts ranging from 10 to 35 dollars plus costs. Names include Fred Damato, Angelo Chaigien, Victor Polezki, Lester Wesley, and Joseph Rossi. Jitney bus routing issues dominated discussion as aldermen delayed ordinance action. Residents along Water and Housatonic avenues complain of bad roads and disrupted service to Bethany Chapel and St Patrick's parishioners seeking transport to the center.
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Bridgeport
Judng
Frank L. Wilder
Fred Damato
New Haven
Angelo Chaigien
Hamilton Street
Victor Polezki
Seaview Avenue
Lester E. Wesley
Calhoun Place
Wesley
Joseph Rossi
Helen Street
Rossi
Yankee
Housatonic Avenue
Bethany Chapel
St. Patrick's Church
Siemon Rubber Plant Lockout Sparks Tense Morning
Workers at the Siemon Rubber Company locked out 375 staff amid a standoff. Italian workers are organized under Sam Savit’s leadership, while only 15 expert toolmakers remain idle outside the plant. Managers are unavailable for comment as the operation runs off a skeleton staff.
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Ipoliceman
Siemon Hard Rubber Company
Mr. Siemon
Supt. Smead
Siemen
Tumes
Sam Savit
Siemon
Cuban sugar crop below standard forecast for 1921
Havana report from the Sales Commission predicting Cuba's sugar crop will be inferior to 1919 and unlikely to reach markets before February 1922. It cites losses in the orient region, abandoned cane fields, and slow field clearing. Meanwhile Judge John E. Keeler is summoned to Hartford Superior Court to fill in for Judge Edwin B. Gager of Ansonia who died suddenly yesterday.
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Havana
Cuba
Sales Commission
Orient
John E. Keeler
Supreme Court
Hartford
Edwin B. Gager
Ansonia
Plane crash blamed on inferior gasoline in Hartford
Hartford on Sunday morning a plane failed to lift off and burned in flames due to a tank filled with inferior gasoline. Lieutenant Arthur Wagner died in the crash. Investigations focus on who supplied the fuel and whether proper standards were followed by the Golf Club event organizers.
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Hartford
Arthur ©. Wagner
Golf Club
Discord over Melody shakes Bridgeport GOP meeting
The Republican Town Committee plans to condemn Melody in Friday’s convention amid questions how Joseph A Melody, assistant secretary, rose to a leading role though not a Bridgeport voter. Besides Melody fallout, the GOP will nominate state senators representatives justices of the peace and two Board of Education candidates with a woman possible for the seat.
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Melody
Republican Town Committee
Joseph A. Melody
Town Committee
Bridgeport
Foreman fined for blast without warning in city court
Antonio Duino foreman in charge of the excavation of the new theatre was arrested on September 28 and fined $10 for violating a city ordinance by setting off a blast without proper warning. Patrick Sullivan of 870 Broad Street failed to appear for theft charges, forfeiting a cash bond of $350.
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Antonio Duino Foreman
Foundation New Theatre
Wilder
Patrick Sullivan
Broadstreet
Weather Outlook For Bridgeport And State Of Connecticut
Bridgeport and vicinity expect cooler tonight with Wednesday fair skies. Connecticut tipped to frost in interior regions, mainly fair Wednesday with light northwest winds. A high pressure area stretches from upper Michigan to Florida, keeping coasts cloudy but inland conditions pleasant. Nights cool along the northern border though not reaching frost.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
New England
Allantic
Upper Michigan
Florida
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Stremlau
Borah
Coveleskie
SUE Society For Expulsion
Siemon Company
Keeler
Superior
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