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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
13
The Springfield Republican quotes a harsh moral critique of the Republican campaign for double-dealing on a grand ideal. It notes the era’s wars will test judgment of its faults as history unfolds.
The ticket lists U. S. Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford, Governor Juoilin A. Tyler of Haddam, Lieutenant Governor Ernest Wagner of Saltepury, Secretary of the State Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia, War Treasurer Marzano of Hartford, and Comptroller Albert J. Waleh of Danbury.
The text traces how tribal European and Native American societies united through leagues to secure peace, citing Ireland, England, France, and the Aztecs. It argues unity reduces wars and boosts prosperity, contrasts Columbus’ era with today, and explains the League of Nations as a peaceful approach to end wars through diplomacy, armament reduction, and collective adjudication.
Cork reports a violent hour long battle as 50 Sinn Feiners attacked the constabulary barracks with rifles and bombs defended by 28 black and tan policemen. In Dublin a night of wild rioting saw soldiers and civilians clash, storefronts damaged, and armored cars deployed after barracks were attacked.
Hartford Conn Oct 13 The Hartford Bus Corporation has raised 4000 to contest an aldermen ordinance ordering re routing of public service vehicles. Jitneys have run along trolley lines but the measure requires routes on thoroughfares without trolleys and bars them from the city center. An injunction is threatened by bus owners.
James F. Clancy a well known theatrical man died at his home after an operation for intestinal trouble. He was 40 and had managed the Jacques theater in Waterbury and worked with the Poll circuit. Local youths enlist at Navy station 62 Cannon Street: Frank W Heidel 5 Lincoln Ave Micha Piscura Brookfield Conn Frank DeMark 59 Suits St.
Washington October 13 The wet and dry records of Governor James M Cox and Senator Warren G Harding the presidential candidates will be paralleled and made public tomorrow by the Anti-Saloon League of America Wayne B Wheeler attorney for the league announced today
New York Democratic headquarters released a letter from Mrs. Alice Davison of Elizabeth New Jersey a gold star mother who sent a widow s mite urging truth about the League of Nations Davison who lost two of her four sons expresses hope that nations may save future mothers and sons from sacrifices Meanwhile ships Delco and Lake Furnas were towed to St Johns Newfoundland and four army planes en route from Alaska to Mineola arrived in Fargo North Dakota before heading to New York Flour prices declined 49 cents a barrel in San Francisco by a week end boost ads invite Times Want Ads.
In Norwich Connecticut Mrs Elizabeth G Evans of Brookline Mass and Albert T Boardman were arraigned for refusing to move on during a street meeting. Boardman fined 25 dollars and costs. Evans discharged for willingness to obey police. Case appealed and proposed further meetings tested free speech rights under ACLU auspices.
Boston October 13 Governor Coolidge vetoed a request from a Harvard led committee to proclaim Sunday October 24 as League of Nations Day and urge public school teachers to explain the League He said he would not authorize Massachusetts to finance propaganda while expressing openness to citizens learning about the League if Senate reservations are included.
Washington October 13 The National Board of Farm Organizations asked President Wilson to convene a special cabinet session to address farmers credit difficulties. The appeal was presented to the president today.
Police waiting in the Mary Susco murder case report no new leads as Joseph Esposito remains missing. Stratford Bridgeport and state authorities continue the investigation, exhausting every clue and guarding possible escape routes statewide.
Stamford officers arrested Stuart Simpson of Newark and two others for transporting liquor after finding fifteen cases in a touring car. Ambrose Ball and Richard Weaver were also seized for liquor transport. Ball carried large quantities. Charles Herman reported a late night robbery near William Street and East Washington Avenue, losing $40. detectives investigate.
Tomorrow evening a Democratic rally will be held at the Cox and Roosevelt club rooms in the Lovell building Stratford. Opening time is at o'clock with expected large attendance to hear speakers Mrs. D Stanford of Redding and Chairman John A Cornell of this city.
Washington reports that the Department of Justice will investigate night riders across the South. Alleged threats to burn cotton and gins will be thoroughly examined and federal prosecutions will be pursued if warranted by the findings.
Washington reports U.S. State Department says communication with Venezuela is cut off and confirmation of reports of revolution there has been impossible.
In Salem Massachusetts Attorney Sherman L Whipple argued for Albert Victor Searles nephew of Edward F Searles who contests the will claiming Arthur T Walker who was left 30 000 000 exploited the aged millionaire s mental weakness and conspired to secure the fortune Whipple alleged Walker exerted a mysterious influence over Searles during the will proceedings.
At the offices of Ellis L. Dresel and Colonel Edward Davis it was denied that anyone had been seated in Russia on an espionage mission. The statement clarifies there was no such placement and addresses the rumor circulating in Berlin on October 13.
Pasquale Elli was bound over to the Superior court on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after state game protector George Anderson testified Elli fired a shotgun at him from ten feet away, the shot piercing his coat, in Darien Connecticut.
Mrs. Anna Schatz died this morning at Bridgeport hospital at age 32. She lived with her parents Daniel and Anna Jordan at 1216 Lindley street and is survived by two sisters Mrs. Michael Goodwin and Mrs. Albert Jones and two brothers Daniel Jr. and Michael. The funeral will be Friday at 8:30 from her home and St Patrick's church, with burial at St Michael's cemetery.
James Smith of New York City was charged with carrying concealed weapons and being intoxicated after a pistol display during a burglary threat at a second hand store on Main Street and a later entry at 624 Broad Street. He was arraigned in City Court and fined $100 with a suspended six month jail term. witnesses Johnson and Middlebrooks testified. Smith, 34, said he could not recall his actions due to prior intoxication.
Washington Oct 13 Mrs William B Wilson wife of the Secretary of Labor Wilson died at her home here Newmarket Eng Oct 13 The classic Cesarewitch Stakes at 2 1 2 miles for a purse of approximately 3 000 pounds was won here today by Bracket owned by Mrs G Robinson J P Walen's Front Line was second and W T DePledge's Greek Scholar was third Thirty two horses ran Charged with operating his machine which under the influence of liquor H W Osgood of 673 Connecticut avenue was arraigned in the City court this morning He was arrested yesterday on Cannon street Judge Bartlett continued the case until tomorrow
William Ackwell of Waterbury faced a city court charge for drunkenness after his arrest at the railroad station. Judge Bartlett ordered him to continue to New York City and told him to depart town quickly. The report also notes weak cotton opening prices and a Navy theft case involving Charles F. Mangold.
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