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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

17

Suppressing League text shows real Americanism questioned

A critique argues the Republican party censors the League of Nations text during the campaign, denying voters access to facts and forcing reliance on opposing arguments. The piece suggests such censorship echoes Prussian tactics and mocks claims of Americanism.

League of Nations United States Republican Party League New York Gox Fort Wayne Ind Indiana Cox Hoosier Ilinois Henry, Cabot Lodge Hiram Johnson William E. Borah William Borah Henry Cabot Lodge America

Brandegee Dragged Grievances as Connecticut Senate Race Intensifies

The Brandegee managers taunted The Hartford Times with a planned ad attacking an editor's memory, but the paper refused. the senate race focus shifts to Brandegee's record, not past journalism. A public backlash grows among Republican supporters who threaten legal action and demand accountability.

Brandegee Hartford Times The Times Senate A. E

Pigs of silver shipment to Radia noted in editorial

An editorial remarks on a shipment of pigs valued at $200000, described as silver pigs en route to Radia. It also touches on the New York deer season opening and warns about careless hunters. The piece notes a likely colored representative coming to Congress from Missouri and mentions a Farmer-Labor candidate in St Louis district.

Radia New York State Missouri St. Louis

Women Eager To Get At Brandegee

Women dressed in new suits fur collars and velvet hats gathered to vote at Brandegee with two machines on the bottom floor demonstrated by two men. They eagerly learned the lever method and some asked humorous questions while staff and shoppers from local stores observed.

Alwass

Six Die in Dublin Riots Aftergunfire Exchange

Report details deaths during Dublin street clashes ending with a Sinn Fein leader and a British detective killed in a struggle over pistols. Raids by soldiers produced volleys as authorities pursued suspected figures. references to Hunter, commander of the Third Irish Republican Army, and prior executions and evasions. Disappearances near Mullingar add to the unrest narrative.

Sinn Fenners Hunter Third Irish Republican Army Hel Dublin Moore Magistra Fryde Mullingar

Bozeman Defaults in Civil Action as Cozza Sues

Frank Cozza of Broadstreet sues Lieut. Fred A. Bozeman of the Burns Detective Agency for 5000 damages alleging a assault during a police headquarters session. Judge William Maltbie orders default judgment against Bozeman with a hearing on damages in two weeks.

Burns Bridgeport Frank Cozza Broadstreet Fred A. Bozeman Burns Detective Agency William M. Maltbie Jacob Klein Cozza Bozeman Burns Agency New York Common Pleas Court

Danbury Bus Conflict Complicates Street Railway Fate

Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Company faces possible suspension on November 1 if jitney competition remains. Receiver J Moss Ives reports operating costs are unsustainable and invites inspection by Danbury authorities as Mayor Gilbert convenes a council meeting.

Danbury Conn Bethel Street Raiway Company J. Moss Ives Washington

Name Change Sought for Bridgeport Man

Frank Joseph Kravatske aged 23 of Bridgeport filed in Superior Court to change his name to Frank Joseph Krause. He cites the present name as too long and hard to pronounce.

Frank Joseph Kravatske Bridgeport Frank Joseph Krause

Judgment for defendant in Bridgeport Boiler Works suit

Judge John R. Booth entered a judgment for the defendant to recover costs in the Common Pleas court yesterday in the suit Bridgeport Boiler Works versus R. Poladian and others of Standard Candy Company. The plaintiff originally sought $250 damages on a sale.

John R. Booth Common Pleas Court Bridgeport Boiler Works R. Poladian Standard Candy Company Plantiff

Foreclosure Suit Filed Against John J ONeill

A suit to foreclose a 10600 mortgage was filed in the Superior court clerk's office by Paul and Mary Shivhra against John J ONeill and others. The case will be heard during the November term of the court.

Superior Court Clerk's John J. O'Neill Paul Mary Shivhra

Local grocer Victor Sirrine Files Bankruptcy Petition

Victor Sirrine a local grocer filed for bankruptcy in a petition dated today debts total 2663.56 with assets of 1150 and a hearing set in the Bankruptcy court for October 26.

Victor Sirrine Sirrine

Cotton car burns on siding in Moosup

A carload of cotton on a railroad siding in Moosup Connecticut was burned yesterday. The cotton was consigned to the Aldrich Manufacturing Company and valued at 15700 dollars. Spontaneous combustion is listed as the cause.

Moosup Conn Aldrich Manufacturing Company

Dimity Seeks Divorce Over Wife Refusing U S Move

Milos Dimity seeks a divorce from his wife of Jugo Slavia after she refuses to relocate to the United States. He sent her money previously but she would not follow, prompting the separation request.

International Columbus Neb Milos Dimity United States Jugo-Slavia Trin

New Colored Hotel Opens in Bridgeport with Dinner and Ceremony

The first hotel for colored people in the state was formally opened in Bridgeport last night with a reception and dinner for city officials and local newspapermen. Lucius B. Jordan led as host, outlined housing needs, and announced future improvements. About 75 guests attended while Alderman James Stone and other officials spoke, with A. J. Stewart named as manager.

Cty Lucius B. Jordan Seward B. Price Chamber of Commerce The Provident Improvement Corporaion Bridgeport William Tremain East Side Bank Mr. Jordan James Stone John Conway Harry Silverstone Jack Gerrity A. J. Stewart

Three Drunks Appear in City Court Before Judge Bartlett

In City court this morning three drunk cases and a breach of the peace were heard. Arthur Morrey of the Stage hotel broke the peace and damaged windows on Sanford avenue, leading to arrest. William Dorsey was taken to Hillside Home after disturbing the streets. judge Bartlett suspended his sentence after noting he paid for the “thawing” process. Harry Williams of Lang Hill, a cigar maker, also had his sentence suspended after a night of heavy drinking. Nick Paladine of Greenwood avenue, who sang on the South End, received a light penalty with a suspended sentence.

Arthur Morrey Stage Hotel Sanford Avenue Judge Bartlett William Dorsey Istestver Vatley Lee Company Hillside Bartlett Dorsey Harry Williams Lang Hill Nick Paladine Greenwood Avenue Nick South End Bridgeport

Two Moonshine Stills Seized In Pine Street Raid

Federal agents Cantillon and Welch recovered two twenty gallon stills from 211 and 209 Pine Street during a noon raid. Officers seized 190 gallons of mash and five quarts of finished product, with 40 gallons of mash and two quarts of hooch found at 211 Pine Street and 150 gallons of mash with three quarts of hooch at 209 Pine Street. Andrew Lynch and Joseph Pegda were arrested and await arraignment before U S Commissioner Lavery.

Cantillon and Welch Pine Street Andrew Lynch Joseph Pegda Pesda Lynch U. S Hush J. Lavery

New London Turns Tide on Socialist Labor Speakers

After police blocked a Socialist Labor Party address on State street, Mayor Frank Morgan reversed course and said future meetings would not be interfered with. The crowd dispersed without arrests, as protesters contended with police.

New London Socialist Labor Party State Street Frank Morgan

Sheriff hunts for cloth stolen from Brooklyn tailor

Sheriff John Maloney traveled to New York to locate 30 rolls of cloth stolen from Isaac Schirr's tailor shop on August 30. Officers found no trace after learning the goods had been in Mrs Ida Cohn's house at 226 Sackman Street for two days before Schirr moved them packed in sugar barrels.

John Maloney New York Isaac Schirr Schirr Ida’ Cohn Sackman Street Brooklyn

Lonergan's Tomorrow Dates Outline Concerted Itinerary

Congressman Augustine Lonergan plans a full day schedule with talks at Trumbull Town Hall Easton Center Sherman Green Fairfield Weston Wilton Westport Norwalk and South Norwalk. Events include open air meetings and a parade with bands starting at 10 a.m. in Trumbull and concluding with a 7:30 p.m. meeting in South Norwalk.

Augustine Lonergan Trumbull Trumbull Town Hall Easton Center Fairfield Conn Sherman Green Weston Town Hall Wilton Westport

Follies Girl Delilah Livsell Weds in Westport

Delilah Livsell of the Ziegfeld Follies and William A. Sheer married by Justice Joseph G. Hyatt in Westport Connecticut. Witnesses were Jacob and Mrs Levy. The couple plan an auto tour of New England and Paris. Russian Soviet troops push on the Polish front amid heavy fighting per Soviet War Office communique.

Follies Westport Conn Deliah Livsell Ziegfield Follies William A. Sheer Joseph G. Hyatt Jacob Paris Soviet War Office Masane

Federal Reserve to Rule on Farmers Credit Plea

Washington October 15. The Federal Reserve Board nears a ruling on a farmers credit plea as Governors meet with Secretary Houston and Comptroller Williams. Officials indicate the board will not overhaul policy or grant preferential agricultural paper, citing legal limits on its powers. Farmers remain hopeful yet doubtful the request will be granted.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks Reserve Board Secretary of the Treasury Houston Wiliams Federal Reserve System Harding

Posing as Labor Union Delegates Suspected in Sign Peddling

Police investigate the Central Labor Union report that individuals posing as delegates sell signs for 10 dollars claiming they have organized labor support. The framed certificate bears an official seal resembling the American Federation of Labor, suggesting false sanction by a major union.

Central Labor Union Organized Labor American F. L. Sign Co American Federation of Labor

Bridgeport Doctors Earn Fellows Honors in Canada

Seven Connecticut physicians are named among the new Fellows of the American College of Surgeons in Montreal. Dr. John F. Shea of Bridgeport trained at the Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons and began practice in 1912 focusing on surgery. Dr. John W. Wright of Bridgeport, a New York University graduate, has led Galen Hospital on Myrtle Avenue and started practice about 40 years ago.

Connecticut American College of Surgeons Montreal Canada John F. Shea John W. Wright Bridgeport Shea Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons Bridgeport Hospital Wright New York University Galen Hospital Myrtle Avenue

Obituary of Anna Jordan Schatz and funeral details

The funeral for Anna Jordan Schatz was held from her parents home on Lindley Street at 8:30 this morning and at 9 o clock from St Patrick's Church with Rev John C Lynch officiating. Mary Kelly sang Ava Maria and Some Sweet Day at the offertory and after mass. Pallbearers were James O Neil John O Neill Philip Daniel Aiden Jordan and John Reilly. Committal rites were at St Michael's Cemetery in Princeton New Jersey. The Daily Princetonian announced its support for Governor Cox and the League, stirring college world interest as the first campus publication to declare its campaign stance.

Anna Jordan Schatz Daniel Jordan Lindley Street St. Patrick's Church John C. Lynch Mary Kelly Ava Maria James John O'Neil Philip Daniel Aiden Jordan John Reilly John Lynch St. Michael's Cemetery Princeton N. J Princetonian Princeton University Cox League

Move to Obtain Domestic Nurses in Boston

A movement to build an adequate body of in home nursing attendants at moderate wages begins in Boston. The Household Nursing Association offers women ages twenty to forty five a seven month course including home care, marketing, cooking and nursing. Trainees gain hospital exposure, maternity, and five months of supervised work before diplomas. A registry aids ongoing employment.

Boston Household Nursing Association

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