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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1920

Page

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Women Must Tell Their Age In Voter Oath

Hartford voters must disclose their age when sworn in for the November elections. Registrar Andrew G. Nystrom notes a legislative omission left age requirements unused for the electors oath. The General Statutes require a person to state when they became 21, and an amend­ment affected the applicable application provision.

Hartford Connecticut Mill Registrar of Voters Andrew G. Nystrom

Waterbury Bandits Nabbed After Wall Street Bomb Plot

Four men were arrested in connection with a Wall Street bomb plot. Three Waterbury hold up suspects were captured after a coffee house raid on Sept. 22. Giacomo Carusso, Vincenzo Abato, and Frank A Ferro identified by victims as Waterbury robbers. Detective Browne led the arrest in New York City and Waterbury operations linked to the interstate crime spree.

Wall Street Waterbury Giacomo Carusso Cornelius Own Chatham Square New York City East Street Vincenzo Abato Frank A. Ferro Carusso New York Louis Bevino Nework Ferro Abato Cornelius Browne Bridgeport

Hunger strike Cork Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney sends final message

London reports Terence MacSwiney from Brixton jail infirmary has sent what may be his final message to the American people through his brother Peter MacSwiney of New York. He expresses love for De Valera and the Irish Republic, and says he and his Cork comrades are determined to offer their lives for Ireland. He is very weak but conscious on the fifty sixth day of the hunger strike.

London Brixton Terence MacSwinoey Cork Peter MacSwiney New York Terence de Valera Irish Republic Terence MacSwiney

Trolley Upsets Milk Wagon in Early Morning Crash

A horse drawn milk wagon driven by Mike Levine, 60, of 70 Wallace Street, was struck by a Connecticut company trolley on Main Street at Wheeler Avenue at 1 30 this morning. Levine was treated for an ugly scalp wound and possible fractured skull, then taken to St Vincent's Hospital for observation. The trolley driver and injuries were not fully clear in the report.

Mike Levine Wallace Street Main Street Wheeler Avenue Connecticut Company Levine J. A. Maxwell St Vincent’s Pital

Policeman Kasperak Foils Burglary Attempt on Stratford Ave

Patrolman Joseph Kasperak of the Second precinct interrupted a suspected break in at S Serapana store on Stratford avenue and Beardsley lane. He searched a man found in the doorway and chased him after a confrontation, firing a shot. Police described the suspect and searched the area. no loss was reported.

Stratford Avenue Joseph Kasperak S. Serapana Beardsley Lane Beardsley Street Kasperak

Burglar at gunpoint nabbed after Union Square theft

William Egnotasky of New Haven was arrested early this morning for burglary at Union Square garage. He was arraigned in City Court and bound over to the Criminal Superior Court for December with bonds of 200. A second man fled as Patrolman Tovis and Daniel Ryan intervened. one shot was fired but the suspect escaped. Exnotasky pleaded guilty in court today.

William Egnotasky New Haven Criminal Superior Court Notasky Union Square George Tovis Daniel Ryan Tovis Exnotasky

Judge condemns store closures method in writs of attachment

City Court Judge Frank L Wilder criticized sheriffs for closing stores to satisfy attachments. The case involved Hyman Gold of 392 Park Ave accused after a $54 bill dispute with Kalman Goldberger. Sheriff Delia testified Gold resisted and attacked with a ketchup bottle. The judge said goods worth the bond could have covered the writ instead of shutting the store.

Frank L. Wilder Hyman Gold Park Avenue Daniel Delia Kalman Goldberger Water Street Goldberger Wilder Delia Gold

Clever Thief Grabs $200 From Station Baggage Office

A cunning thief used a distraction at the New Haven line baggage room to steal $200 from Baggage Master Martin Gitlin. Gitlin had just counted receipts and tucked the wallet into his vest pocket when a stranger distracted him and fled with the wallet. No description of the thief is available.

New Haven Line Martin Gitlin Mr. Gitlin Giblin

Fry Estate: Friend Receives 500. Brother Inherits Remainder

Probate court records show the will of William H. Fry, once a local cafe owner, filed this morning. Patrick Crowe is named to receive 500 dollars while the remainder of the estimated 10 000 dollar estate goes to his brother George R. Fry. Henry C. Burroughs is appointed executor with Charles A. Kirkham and A. S. Burroughs as appraisers.

William H. Fry Patrick Crowe George R. Fry Henry C. Burroughs Charles A. Kirkham A. S. Burroughs

Baker Answers All Questions On League

A crowded Eagles hall last night heard Secretary of War Baker speak for the League of Nations. He outlined the fourteen points and defended the covenant, then answered questions for over an hour and fifteen minutes, calmly clarifying doubtful points and dismissing hecklers with courtesy. He paid tribute to supporters and fellow Democrats while stressing unity behind the president’s vision.

Eagles Hall Capicky Tron Newton PD Baker United States League of Nations Washington Woodrow Wilson Roldin A. Tyler Devine Sether

Identification Request From Times Office Sparks Payment Rule

A fragmented notice requests who is identified first under the rules to be prought or mailed to the Times Office. The person making the first identification will be paid, per the stated protocol.

Times Office

Wexler Identifies Fredberg Portrait In The Times

J Wexler of 385 East Main Street identified yesterday afternoon's profile portrait as J Fredberg manager of Collins' shoe store at 1 027 Main Street. Other verifyers include George W O Shea 48 Maplewood Avenue and researchers Robert J W Emmons and M J O Reilly with O Reilly arriving one minute before Emmons at The Times office.

J. Wexler East Main Street J. Fredberg Collins’ Shoe Main Street George W. O'Shea Maplewood Avenue Robert J. W. Emmons M. J. O'Reilly O'Reilly Mr. Emons Times Office

Eleven District Democratic Rally And Women’s Meeting

Tonight the Eleventh District Democratic club hosts a rally at its Nichols street rooms with speakers Alfred P. Walsh Danbury candidate for comptroller Lawrence Gallagher state senator and Henry J. Maher alderman candidate. Tomorrow the Highth District Women’s Democratic club meets at 2032 Main street with chairwoman Miss Margaret Dorsey presiding and speakers Mrs. William B. Horan and Mrs. Mary Mallon. A First District Democratic club meeting follows at the Saltman building State street at eight o’clock.

Nichols Street Eleventh District Democratic Club Alfred P. Walsh Danbury Lawrence Gallagher Henry J. Maher Women's Democratic Club Highth District Main Street Margaret Dorsey William B. Horan Mary Mallon Bridgeport First District Democratic Club Saltman Building State Street

Parade of Holy Name Society Parade Next Sunday

The Holy Name Societies of Bridgeport plan a parade next Sunday Oct 10 at 2 00 PM with headquarters on Madison avenue near Main street at 1 30 PM. All groups should be in place by 1 45 PM and the line of march goes from Main to State to Park to Seaside Park where exercises will be by the band stand. Grand Marshal Major Tred Breckbill and staff will lead with aides listed. Bands from local parishes will provide music as formations form before Seaside Park.

Holy Name Societies of Bridgeport Madison Avenue Main Street State Stree State Street Park Avenue Seaside Park Grand Marshall Tred J. Breckbill W. Mkeating Thomas Ward Arthur O‘reilly Pat Yard John Ready James Whalen Arthur Badwin Ward Belden Gilbert Fayette Peter Boyle John’ Ketvas John’ Flynn John J. Haggerty Coast ‘Artillery Band St Augustine’s St. Mary's Blessed Sacrament St. James Stratford St. Joseph's Locomobile Sacred Heart St. George’s St. Thomas Olympic St Peter's

Questions on the League at the Baghall rally

The Times will print tomorrow a verbatim report of questions and answers addressed to or made by Secretary of War Baker at the Baghall rally. Baker’s views, linked to the fateful drama, are of unusual interest, with Byker’s hostile inquiries providing instructive content.

the Times Baker Baghall Mr. Byker Tomorrom

Harding Rejects League In Des Moines Rally

Senator Harding opened his Midwest campaign in Des Moines with a broadside against the League of Nations. He warned against a super government and said he would consult with US Senators after election to form associations to promote international peace. He argued reservations do not safeguard independence and affirmed he would stay out of the Paris league.

Des Moines Association For Peace Harding Warren G. Harding Middle West Wilson League of Nations United States Senate Associations of Nations Wilson League Ray God America Paris League

Sinn Fein hints at dominion home rule for Ireland

London reports Sinn Fein leaders signal openness to broad dominion home rule if a clear majority of Irish people demand it. The Daily Mail says this stance arises amid calls for complete separation from England.

London Sinn Fein Ireland England Daily Mall

War Hero at St Augustine's Preaches Mission Nights

Rev Father Hoey of the Paulists New York conducts a three night mission for men at St Augustine's church. A U S Army veteran who spent 17 months in trenches was twice wounded and once gassed. Parish priests urge all men over 16 to attend as Holy Name society plans a mammoth parade Sunday.

Father Hoey Paulist_ community ‘of New York St. Augustine's Church U. S. Army St. Augustine’s St. “Augustine's Holy Name Society

Sugar Drops to 11 Cents in New York Market

New York reports a new low in refined sugar at eleven cents per pound after the Federal Sugar Testings Company cut prices by one cent. Raw sugar sold at eight cents duty paid, near the government-fixed level from wartime controls.

New York Federal Sugar Testings Company

Smith And Mails Rival. Pitchers In Today's Game

Cleveland hosts Brooklyn in the third world series game as left hander Sherrod Smith faces Walter Mails. Speaker backs Cleveland while Robinson bets on his own pitching plan and Coveleskie rests for Saturday. Fans flocked to Ebbetts Field to watch a well matched series with strong hitting on both sides.

Cleveland Brooklyn Evans Olsen Wambasganss Johnston Speaker Nets Burns Wheat Gardner Myers Wood Onetchy Sewell Kilduff O'Neill Seeeerees Miller Malls S.e Smith Ebbetts Field Brooklyn Dodgers Sherrod Smith Walter Mails Bagby Coveleskie Stail Enabie Coveleskie Saturda Robinson Grimes Mamaux Cadore

Voters Barred From List By Registrar Action

A Republican official, William Lounsbury, closed the registrar office at 6 oclock on Tuesday, denying about 15 people waiting at 5 oclock entry to register. The law allowed registration until 5 oclock daylight saving time, or 6 oclock standard time, and City Attorney Comley backed 6 oclock DS. Some denied voters consider legal action for depriving them of the right to register. A printed state notice had told women they had until 6 oclock Tuesday afternoon to register.

William Lounsbury Samuel C. Shaw Lounsbury Shaw Comley Lounsbery

Hitchcock and Holt To Speak At Saturday Rally

United States Senator Gilbert Hitchcock and Hamilton Holt editor of The Independent will headline the Democratic Town Committee rally. Both are renowned orators supporting the party and League of Nations. Lynn W. Wilson departs for additional dates in New Jersey and eastern states, tonight in Metuchen and New Brunswick.

United States Gilbert H. Hitchcock Hamilton Holt Independent Democratic Town Committee Hitchcock Senate League of Nations Wilson Splendid Eagles’ Hall Lynn W. Wilson Democratic National Committee New Jersey Tonigt Methuen New Brunswick

State Deficit and Debt From 1919 1920 Fiscal Year

Treasury report shows a year end deficit of 4 284 688 and total expenditures of 19.3 million for the year ended June 30 1920. It notes 2 278 8 thousand spent on 2 500 000 in soldiers relief bonds and a net debt of 4 627 742 52 after reserves and sinking funds.

Fis United States Soldiers’ Relief Fund G. Harold Gilpatric

Open season restored after two year partridge closure

Judge Wilder fined the man $25 and costs on the partridge case and $1 for each of the other three birds. The total fines and costs reached 944.29. The court announced the open season for partridge hunting would begin tomorrow to aid propagation.

Wilder Palducci Artridge

Mayor Wilson's Canada trip noted by Boston group

Mayor Wilson returned to City Hall after a visit to Montreal and Ottawa as the sole guest of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston. He spoke at ceremonies in Ottawa and the trip was described as highly enjoyable.

Mayor Wilson Canada Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston Montreal Ottawa Mayer Wilson Capitol

Weather forecast for New Haven and Connecticut

Fair tonight and Friday with a slight warmup, interiors may frost. Connecticut sees fair and milder conditions with light winds from the west and southwest. Pleasant morning across districts. no rain in 24 hours east of the Rockies. High pressure ridge from Texas to Ontario holds, temp remains moderately low in central New England.

New Haven Vicin'ty Connecticut Rocky Mountains Texa Ontario Che Baie Nd New Ngland

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Waterbury Bandits Macswiney Will Secretary of War Hep the Elks Wexler Fredberg Indians Hitchcock and Holt John J. Walsh Common Pleas Court Louis Chantlos Stephen Kascak Chantlos Kascak American Tube and Stamping Co Hancock Avenue Scott Rome Calhoun Avenue Tome
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