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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1920

Page

9

Public square scene flags Warren G. Harding boyhood home

Caledonia residents pierce weathered street quiet as a large sign proclaims the boyhood home of Warren G. Harding. A local, noting an iron sign cost over 30 dollars, recalls Harding’s childhood. R G Highly, aged eighty four, comments on political expectations and the possible fall Republican gains for Santiage Maine Seattle and Jacksonville.

Caledonia Public Square Warren G. Harding R. G. Highly Warren Marion Way Santiage Maine Seattle Jacksonville

Democratic State Ticket: Lonergan Tyler Wagner Welch Marzano Walsh

The Democratic ticket lists U S Senator Augustine Lonergan from Hartford as a candidate, Rollin A Tyler from Haddam for governor, Ernesto O Wagner from Salisbury for lieutenant governor, Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch from Columbia for secretary of the state, Emil Marzano from Hartford for treasurer, and Alfred P Walsh from Danbury for comptroller.

U. S Augustine Lonergan Hartford Rollin A. Tyler Haddam Ernesto O. Wagner Salisbury Fannie Dixon Welch Columbia Emil Marzano Alfred P. Walsh Danbury

What is the League of Nations II Assembly and Council

An explanation of the League of Nations structure with two main bodies the Assembly and the Council. The Assembly includes representatives from member nations meeting to consider matters affecting world peace with one vote per member and near universal consensus. The Council consists of the great powers with permanent seats plus four smaller powers, all decisions requiring unanimous agreement to pass.

Assembly and Council League of Nations Senate House League Assembly Council

War damaged ovens to prune export drive noted

Editorial notes report nearly 6000 drying ovens out of commission in Jugo Slavia hindering prune production but Belgrade estimates 120000 tons dried prunes for the year with free repair materials from the agriculture ministry. Foreign trade growth is shown by City National Bank figures reaching 14 billion dollars this year, up from 11 billion last year and 4.277 billion in 1913. Massachusetts asserts a claim to 22 acres of land in New York near Lake Ontario based on a 1787 treaty. A Boston hospital reports a spine segment removed and replaced with a rib cow graft, with the patient reportedly progressing well.

Jugo-Slavia Belgrade Ministry of Agriculture City National Bank New York Massachusetts New York State Lake Ontario Rochester Schiusetts Boston

No Conscription Christensen Rally At Armory

A crowd of about 1000 heard Perley Christensen condemn conscription and predict an electoral victory for Harding supporters. He claimed votes would shift control in the House and urged action amid a charged political rally at the Armory.

Perley Christensen Armory Iy Harding House of Representatives

Christ did not condemn the drunkard, Mercer says

Speaking at St John s church on The Only Class of People God Cannot Help, C Mercer argued that Christ condemned impurity not the drunkard or impure, focusing on Pharisee self righteousness Then Mercer spoke at the High School assembly this morning Tonight H H Hadley will speak on The Power of Prayer Also note five dozen expeditionary medal of honor recipients and a varied civil occupation mix among them

St. John’s Church C. Mercer Christ Mercer St. John’s H. H. Hadley

Fear of Hapsburg Rule Returns in Hungary

Vienna reports the Austrian Social Democrats warn that counter revolutionaries have prevailed in Hungary and prepare a return to Hapsburg rule. They accuse Carl Hapsburg of treachery, call for a Hungaro German settlement, and demand social reforms, including taxation, social welfare, and nationalization to fund state needs.

Hapsburg Party Hungary Vienna Social Democratic Party of Austria National Assembly Hapsburgs Carl Hapsburg Budapest Slovakia Siebenbuergen Banat Kunschak Christian Socialist Party Germany France Social Democrats Styria Carinthia

Germans Seek Permission for U S Airship Trade

Washington reports that Germany via Zeppelin Airship Company asked the Inter Allied Commission on Air Control to permit two giant airships for international trade with the United States. The request was temporarily refused as talks aimed to preserve some German air stations for international traffic.

Washington Germany Zeppelin Airship Company Inter-Allied Commission On Air Control United States Inter-Allied Air Commission France Great Britain Howver

Guilford Held in 2500 Bail in Illegal Practice Case

Hartford court held Nancy Guilford on charges of illegal practice and bound her over for Superior Court trial with 2500 bail. Carmelo Darisa of New Britain was also arrested in connection. Counsel urged bail reduction due to Guilford’s age and poor health, but the court declined.

Hartford Conn Nancy Guilford Carmelo Darisa New Britain Guilford

Textile Workers Confront Wage Reductions at Convention

President John Golden reported at the sixth annual United Textile Workers of America convention that a one million dollar defense fund is nearing completion to resist wage reductions and longer working hours.

John Golden United Textile Workers of America

Obituary notices for Lenore G Pike and Mabel Louisa Hermanson

Lenore G. Pike aged 56 widow of George W. Pike died yesterday. Survived by two daughters and a son. Funeral at 2:39 PM tomorrow from Henry A. Bishop mortuary parlors 277 Fairfield Ave. Burial in Park Cemetery. Mabel Louisa Hermanson 19 died this morning at her parents home 597 Union Ave. Survived by parents a sister Anna and brothers Arthur and Eric. Funeral from home Saturday at 2:30 PM. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.

Lenore G Pike Lenore G. Pike George W. Pike Henry A. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Park Cemetery Mabel Louisa Hermanson Mabel Louisa Charles J. Hermanson Union Avenue Anna Arthur Eric Lakeview Cemetery

Sinn Fein Civil Courts Open Across Ireland

Dublin reports Sinn Fein civil courts operate openly with elected judges and sworn attorneys, superseding many British courts in districts. Cases include land disputes and even a seduction action. police activism limits criminal trials while asylum committals risk legal challenges under Dail Eireann authority.

Dublin Sinn Fein Sinn High Court of Justice Westmeath County Swinford Mayo Loughrae Ulster Presbyterian Cork City Belfast Kiltimagh Eoods Crain Shankill County Dublin County Louth Ireland

America First slogan draws European criticism in New York

New York reports that Europeans view the phrase America First as selfish and alarming. Rev. Charles S. Macfarland, speaking after tours in Switzerland and Western Europe, says Europeans see America’s aloofness contrasted with their reconstruction efforts. They still expect help, yet fear the phrase signals selfish motives.

York America Charles 5. Macfarland Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Switzernd Europe Dr. Macfarland Deutschland

Sequoyah Hears the Candidates Open Meeting

The Sequoyah Society will host an open meeting at 301 Fairfield Avenue this evening inviting Democrats. Speakers include Jos. Mongrain Lawrence T Gallagher and Geo B Clark running for State Senate in the 21st 22nd and 28th districts respectively.

The Sequoyah Society Fairfield Avenue Jos. Mongrain Lawrence T. Gallagher Geo. B. Clark State Senate

Desertional Divorce Filed in Superior Court

Joseph Stanovsky of Monroe sues Mary Stanovsky of New York City for divorce on grounds of desertion alleging marriage on October 12, 1912 and wife deserted him in 1917. The filing occurred this morning in the clerk’s office.

Superior Court Joseph Stanovsky Monroe Mary Stanovsky New York City

Drunk Arrest Adds to City Court Week Total

Mike Bela sky of 90 Hallett Street was arrested yesterday and described by the patrolman as dead drunk at the time of his arrest. He paid a $10 fine this morning, adding to the heavy weekend total in City Court.

Mike Belasky Hallett Street

Reduction in newsprint price predicted by DOJ officials

Washington reports a Justice Department investigation into news print manufacturers leads officials to predict lower newsprint prices. In Norwalk Connecticut the American Legion votes to mark Armistice Day with an eleven day fundraising drive for a veterans home.

Washington Department of Justice Norwalk Conn American Legion

Nemet Tried for Slashing At Wedding Gathering

Westport Connecticut October 1 David Nemet 24 of Bridgeport faced trial for slashing three people at a wedding he attended on Sunday He was bound over to Superior Court in 500 bond Coroner John J Phelan to investigate Patrick Leonard death after being struck by a car driven by Eliott Palmer chauffeur for Ard wyn playwright Leonard died in Norwalk hospital Friends invited to funeral for Mabel Louise Hermanson 19 4 months 10 days at 597 Union Avenue Saturday at 2 30 pm Lakeview Cemetery

Westport Conn David Nemet Bridgeport Superior Court John J. Phelan Patrick Leonard Leonard Eliott Palmer Ardwyn Norwalk

New October Records Variety Show of 1920s Songs and Dances

A catalog page lists records including Voci di Primavera, Strausss Italian pieces, Hoffmann snatches, soprano Helen Yorke, duets with Ernist Hare and others, plus dances like Fox Trot and Vanity Waltz. It notes prices from 85 cents to $1.50 and mentions Broadway tunes and Hawaiian pieces.

Strauss Helen Yorke Village Giacomo Tosti John Percy Hemus Percy Hemus Jack

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