Bridgeport Men Charged With Landa Murder
James McDowell and Roland Devine formerly of Bridgeport face murder charges in the death of Valentine Landa the Ansonia saloonkeeper. Coroner Ell Mix reports Landa died of a bullet wound causing internal hemorrhage. McDowell and Devine allegedly robbed patrons as the shooting occurred at 482 Main Street Ansonia on September 20.
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James McDowell
Roland G. Devine
Walter Hoyt
Valentine Landa
Ansonia
Pembroke Street
New Haven
Ell Mix
Roland
Devine
Landa
Main Street
McDowell
Olivia Street
Derby
Griffin
Expect Tyler Will Carry Middlesex in Connecticut Campaign
New Haven reports the Democratic State Central Committee plans a statewide push starting in Middlesex, Rollin A. Tyler’s home county, with county drives in eight counties. Central meetings will set tactics to present the big campaign issues to voters including newly enfranchised women. The party expects Middlesex to swing to Tyler, with focus also on Hartford and New Haven counties and Fairfield County seen as pivotal to break the King-Wilson influence.
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New Haven
Democratic State Central Committee
Middlesex
Rollin A. Tyler
Connecticut
Judge Tyler
Middlesex County
George P. McLean
Homer S. Cummings
David E. Fitzgerald
Lonergan
Hartford County
New London
Windham
Tolland
Litchfield
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
New York Millionaire Boosts Charity and Political Intrigue
A York millionaire’s filing reveals a $1,350,000 increase to charity gifts amid a web of political maneuvers in New York and Chicago. Walter J Walsh, tied to a “Master Mind” conspiracy, is linked to Senator Bran Degee’s reelection. District Attorney Swann will preside at a meeting in Elm Officials expect a lead. New Haven’s David Fitzgerald notes 25 mill tax and $5,713,126.30 budget for 1921.
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Borah
Walsh
Frank B. Brandegee
New Haven
Board of Apportionment
White Sox players awarded share from World Series outcome
Ten White Sox players not implicated in the alleged throwing received $1,530 each from Charles A. Comiskey. The payout equals the difference between the winners and losers shares from the World Series.
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White Sox
Charles A. Comiskey
Advertising Club Formed by Bridgeport Business Men
More than forty Bridgeport business men from ad agencies and advertising dealers met at the Stratfield Hotel. After two hours of lively entertainment they organized the Advertising Club of Bridgeport. Bill Caruso Steinke led the entertainment with vocals and dances, including The Swordfish Mazurka. Seward B. Price, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, served as meeting chairman and introduced the vice president of the Chamber.
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Bridgeport
Stratfield
Advertising Club of
Bill Caruso Steinke
Seward B. Price
Chamber of Commerce
Commerce McKenzie Pleads Guilty in Club Movement Case
Commerce McKenzie pleaded guilty to starting the movement that led to organizing the club. He emphasized the need for organized help for retail advertisers as the club forms to address the issue. Ralph Hufa acted as temporary secretary. The permanent officers are W. B. Griffin president Edward M. Purcell vice president George E. Guertin secretary treasurer. The governors include Miss Louis E. Bennett advertising manager D M Read Company J W Connors Connors Clothing Co John Bertune Bullara Company Howard Lee Lee Brothers and Daniel E. Sullivan Tele phone Company classified ad director.
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Commerce McKenzie
McKenzie
Ralph Hufa
W. B. Griffin
Holmes & Awards Company
Edward M. Purcell
George E. Guertin
Louis E. Bennett
D. M. Read Company
J. W. Connors
Connors Clothing Co
John Bertune
Bullara Company
Howard Lee
Lee Brothers
Daniel E. Sullivan
The
Telephone Company
Germans Aid U S Offer to Ship 5000 Cows to Germany
Berlin reports the German Department of Agriculture and the German Red Cross are assisting an American effort to donate 5,000 cows to Germany to obtain car relief and support. The proposal aims to aid Germany amid postwar needs and is under coordination with U S donors.
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Germany
Berlin
German Department of Agriculture
German Red Cross
Ocean Freight Hinders Cattle Airlift to Germany
The Inter Allied Maritime Board cannot supply needed tonnage for a cow relief effort. The Department of Agriculture sends an expert to the United States to secure ships for cattle to Germany. The Red Cross works to clear permit and inspection obstacles, estimating freight at about $50 per head.
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Atlantic
Inter- Allied Martime Board
Department of Agriculture
United States
Germany
Red Cross
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New York
David Hirschfield
Saratoga
N. Y
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Poland
U. S. S. Kane
Baltic Sea
Guity
Cornell University
Superior Court
Helen Torpey
Marion Street
Main
Golden Hill Streets
Milford
New York Board of Estimate
Brooklyn Moison Company
Walter F. Wells
Harry P. Wood
Republican
Chicago
Uncle Joe" Cannon
Cox
Jacob H. Schitr
New
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Av. and
Middle St
the Times
Bridgeport. Com
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Asumer
Main St
Conn
Meat Department
Mackeré Harbor
Boston
Haddock
QUEEN
Istate
E. Main ST
Bridgeport Trust
State Street
Teigens
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