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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1920

Page

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Pamphlet Urges Armed Revolt Across Nation

Chicago authorities seized two suspected radicals, Nicolai Jazinski and John Holocny, after discovery of a vast stash of communist literature. Jazinski allegedly shipped 100000 pamphlets via American Express from Chicago, while Holocny, 24, is under surveillance in New York City and Waterbury Conn. Investigators pursue a rumored anarchist printshop in the area.

Chicago Jon Nicolai John Jdzainsin John Holocny America Department of Justice Jazuski Jazzinski American Séxpress Company Holocny New York City Waterbury Conn

Harding Finds League Pact Is Biggest Issue

Senator Warren G. Harding, en route with Sen. Harding, notes Missouri as a swing state while asserting the League of Nations is the paramount issue. He dodges direct answers to newspaper questionnaires, claiming perfect accord with Senator Borah on the League.

Harding George BR. Holmes Iaha Nebraska Iowa Warren G. Harding Missouri Middle West League of Nations League Des Moines Omaha Warding Gilbert M. Hitchcock Senate Borah Louis D. Flanders Supreme Court Torah

No Sympathy for Class 5 Judge Scolds Drunk Jitney Driver

Deputy Judge Frank Wilder condemns foreigners and those in Class 5. Alex Moylak, jitney driver of 416 Gregory Street, was arraigned for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 75 dollars plus costs as the judge denounced Class 6 as well and warned Moylak.

Frank Wilder Alex Moylak Gregory Street Moylak

Indians Given Great Welcome Before World Series Game

Cleveland fans gave the Indians a rousing reception after arriving from Brooklyn for the fourth game in Cleveland. Crowds lined streets to Union Station shouting support as players headed home and planned a practice at League Park. President Dunn vowed no thought of defeat as Tris Speaker guided the team toward a different story tomorrow.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Brooklyn Union Station Price

Conscience Drives Army Deserter Surrender

Paul Hanson of New York City, 19, turned himself in at State Street Casino after eight months missing from the U S Army post. He told police he sought peace of mind and would accept punishment, with the case to be referred to Army officials on arraignment.

United States Army Paul Hanson New York City State Street McCarthy Army Hanson

Millionaire Husband Accused Of Waking Wife At 2 A.M.

Mrs Washington J Stevens of Hoboken, wife of bond broker and Stevens Institute founder's grandson, alleges her husband woke her at 2 AM to make and drink cocktails in their bedroom as part of their separation dispute.

New York Washington J. Stevens Hoboken Stevens Edwin S. Stevens Stevens Institute of Technology

Census foresees new House seats for west and south

Washington reports final census shows continental United States population at 105,683,108 with a 13,710,842 gain in ten years. To maintain current representation, fifty additional House seats are needed, likely boosting California by five, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan by four each, and other states varying from three to one.

Washington A. P Continental United States West South East Middle West House of Representatives Electoral College Congress California New York Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Illinois Texas Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina Alabama Arizona Connecticut Georgia Maryland Montana New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee West Virginia Wisconsin Virginia Arkansas Minnesota

MacSwiney in Great Distress Makes Quiet Progress

London reports Mayor MacSwiney at Brixton prison has a fairly good night and some sleep but appears weaker to relatives. The Irish Self-Determination League bulletin says he suffers great distress even from speaking a word, gasps for breath, and cannot continue a conversation due to heart trouble.

London MacSwiney Brixton Prison Irish Self-Determination League League

Embargo Sparks Storm Over New Haven Freight Moves

Shippers in Bridgeport react with astonishment and protests as a new embargo on incoming freight to Bridgeport and Connecticut points is issued by the New Haven road. They dispute management claims, cite loading delays and demurrage charges, and note a 40 percent drop in efficiency versus other major lines.

Bridgeport Connecticut New Haven C. L. Bardo New Haven Road Ehte Cty Tridgeport United States Commerce Commission Commierce Commission Union Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Santa Fe Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce

Dock workers strike spreads at Dublin port

Oct 8 reports a widening seamen strike at Dublin port with about a thousand dock workers idle. Cross channel cattle and merchandise traffic paralyzed as violence erupts with men in British uniforms raiding a Headford house and beating a constable who was accused of planning to resign from the Royal Irish Constabulary.

Dublin Headford Royal Irish Constabulary

Trolley Car Collision Injures Twenty In New York

In New York a street car collision on Amsterdam Avenue caused twenty injuries as two cars telescoped on a steep descent. Henry Helms had his right leg amputated without anesthesia to free him, later the other leg was removed. Conductor William Wherax suffered a fractured skull and both men faced uncertain recovery.

New York Henry Elms Helms William Wherax Amsterdam Avenue

Identification Rules For First Name Under the Rules

A brief public notice explains that written identification is required and must be delivered to the Times Office. The person submitting the first valid identification will receive recognition under the stated rules.

Times Office Pat

Nirdlinger Profile Puzzle Identified by Miss Rankin

Miss Mae Rankin of 460 John Street correctly identified the Times profile yesterday as W. J. Nirdlinger of 917 Main Street. The puzzle lingered through last night and was solved at 11 10 this morning.

Mae Rankin John Street Times W. 3 Nirdlinger Main Street Ranin

Tragic factory accident claims mill worker at Hancock Ave

At 7 02 am Joseph Tasonyi 56 of 386 Pine Street was fatally crushed when his clothes caught in a 16 inch mill at American Tube and Stamping Co on Hancock Avenue. He was a laborer who oilied the milling machine daily. Witness Vitam Aponuita and an coroner inquest this afternoon. Survived by his wife and three children

Joseph Tasonyi Pine Street American Tube & Stamping Co Hancock Avenue Tasonyi Vitam Aponuita Garlick

Democrats Meet to Nominate in Newtown Convention

The Democratic Senatorial Committee calls a convention for October 12 in Newtown Town Hall at p.m. daylight saving time to nominate a candidate to oppose Elmer S. Hanks of Fairfield, the Republican nominee in the 25th district.

Newtown Elmer S. Hanks Fairfield

Six Injured In Jitney Collision At Fairfield and Iranistan

Six people were injured at 6 50 this morning when a jitney struck a horse drawn wagon at Fairfield and Iranistan. Jitney driver Alling Fairchild suffered abrasions to the right leg and wagon driver Micka Fece along with Albert Posce were badly shaken. Passengers include Charles Benson Sheldon Anderson Frank Dardan and Martin Jaken comes with varying injuries while the wagon and horse sustained minor damage.

Fairfield and Tranistan Avenue Alling Fairchild Ordnance Court Micka Fece Spruce Street Albert Posce Osbourne Street Charles Benson Sheldon Anderson Lenox Avenue Frank Dardan Wilson Street Martin Jaken Clinton Avenue Fairfield Avenue Iranistan

Teachers' Pay Ready Today

Citywide surprise spread as word claimed second term payments would be delayed. Secretary John B. Wyncoop of the Board of Education announced checks would be ready at 3 o'clock this afternoon, easing concern among school staff.

John B. Wyncoop Board of Education

Senate Control Warns of Reactionary Court Power

Governor Cox charged in a campaign stop that the Senate seeks control of the three branches by appointing Supreme Court justices and shaping federal policy. He warned four court vacancies in four years could seal reactionary influence, tying the nation to a rigid agenda for a generation.

Cox Supreme Court Congress Presidency Harry L. Rogers Paducah Supreme Court of League of Nations Senate House of Representatives House Executive Department United States

Fair Weather Forecast For World Series Game

The United States Weather Bureau forecast fair weather for tomorrow's World Series game in Cleveland. Weather is expected to be clear with pleasant temperatures, aiding performance and attendance.

Washington United States Weather Bureau To Morrow Cleveland

Women’s rally at 8 tonight in the Eighth District

Democratic women of the Eighth District plan an 8 pm meeting at 2032 Main Street with speakers Miss Margaret Dorsey Mrs William Hogan president of the Sixth District Women’s club Joseph J. Devine candidate for Judge of Probate Miss Mary Maillon Lawrence T. Gallagher candidate for State Senator Albert Walsh of Danbury candidate for Comptroller Frank Clancy and Harry Silverstone candidates for Representatives. A social session will follow.

Eighth District Main Street Margaret Dorsey Wiliam Hogan Sixth District Women's Club Joseph J. Devine Mary Maillon Lawrence T. Gallagher Albert Walsh Danbry Frank Clancy Harry Silverstone

Harding's Words on German Victory Stir Nations Debate

Washington on October 8 Secretary Tumulty commented on Senator Hardings Nebraska speech in favor of rejecting the League of Nations declaring it a great German victory and signaling a reaction from the White House to the isolationist stance.

Washington Joseph P. Tumulty

War Scarred Veterans Plead For The League

Democratic club of the 11th district heard ex service men urge the League of Nations as the only way to end future wars. Veterans Albert Walsh Danbury Joseph Devine Harry Silverstone and Frank Costello praised Democratic service measures and attacked the Republicans for opposing world peace efforts. Devine recalled war experiences in France in 1918 and described the destruction at Verdun and the toll on civilians, stressing the need to prevent future conflicts.

Republican Party League of Nations Democratic Club 11Th Albert Walsh Danbury Joseph J. Devine Harry Silverstone Frank Costello League Democratic Party Devine Jimmie Cox Verdun France Verdun Front Paris Meaux

Wing clipping at Republican City convention details

At tonight’s Republican City convention John T. King and Mayer Wilson seek to oust Town Chairman John T. Leonard and two of his appointees. They target treasurer Frank T. Ballard and seek rule changes to strip Leonard of appointment power, risking his resignation if delegates express no confidence.

John T. King Mayer Wilson John T. Leonard Frank T. Ballard Leonard King Wilson Ballard Hope Chest Republican Party Lake State Central Committee Joseph A. Melody

Making voters start at 9 tomorrow in City hall

Registration officials led by the Board of Registration will begin making voters at 9 am tomorrow in City Hall council chambers. The oath will be administered daily until October 19 with a November 1 session for those whose voting rights mature between October 19 and November 1.

Board of Registration Selectmen

Lonergan Speaks At Stratfield Tomorrow

Congressman Augustine Lonergan will speak at Stratfield tomorrow afternoon at 3 p m on the League of Nations in a non partisan setting. Republican and Democratic women invite attendance, with a reception organized by the Stratfield Women’s Reception Committee and guest speakers including local residents.

Augustine Lonergan Stratfield Ma. Lonergan Brandages League of Nations Lonergan Bridgeport

Weather Summary for New Haven and Connecticut

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with unsettled conditions along the coast. High pressure near stationary, light scattered showers in parts of the Middle Atlantic and southern Florida. No major temperature changes. light to heavy frosts observed in Ohio and Indiana.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Middle Atlantic Coast Florida Alberta Ohio Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S New Order Bardo Chamber of Comerce Costello Will Tion Charles Stuart Canfield William P. Hincks Thomas Cullinan Leverty Thomas Devitt William P. Kirk Lawrence Gallagher Samuel Plotkin John Cullinan William Hogan Thomas P. Hearn Mary ‘Cassertey Euphronyne Bown O'Toole William Dougherty W. Clifford Simatin Jorenon Minos Gaxeon Ana Iegtann Dorsey
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