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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1920

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Wilson Rebukes Harding Over France Agent Claim

President Wilson writes Senator Harding asking if he really said France had approached him about a world federation. The note cites a New York Times dispatch and warns of grave inferences if true. Paris also denies any official French overture to Harding on the League of Nations.

Wilson Harding France Association of Nations Washington Benator Harding St Louis Hardfig League of Nations League United States State Department New York Times St. Louis Green Castle Indiana Department of State Woodrow Wilson White House Paris Omep Warren G. Harding League For Nations America

One Day Left to Register Vote Oath for Women Voters

Women voters are urged to register promptly with only one day left. The message cautions that if the oath is not taken today or tomorrow, voting on election day will be impossible and notes registration boards may be busy from 9 AM to 10 PM tomorrow.

Hunger strike death sparks Cork riots warned

London reports strong military precautions expected to quell rioting after Michael Fitzgerald Sinn Feiner dies in Cork jail following a sixty eight day hunger strike. Ten other hunger strikers remain in serious condition. Fitzgerald was jailed for allegedly killing a British soldier at Fermoy on September 7, 1919.

London Cork Michael Fitzgerald Sinn Terence MacSwiney Brixton Fitzgerald Fermoy

Steamers Held Up by the Fog

Dense fog blanketed New York Harbor delaying ships for the third consecutive day. Incoming vessels were stopped outside the harbor and nine steamers including the passenger ship Stockholm could not dock. others named include Hundle State St. Paul and Caro.

New York New York Harbor Wea Chinenne Coum Stockholm Ise Hundle State St. Paul Caro

Many Wounded As London Unemployed Riot

London Oct 18 Many injured as thousands of unemployed march on Whitehall and Downing Street. Police clash with demonstrators near the premier's residence, red flag raised, many knocked down. The unrest follows a national coal strike, with ministers rushing troops back and talks of wider sympathy strikes.

London Whitehall Downing Street Great Britain Federation of Transport Workers Natonal Union Spport Harry Gosling Eader Transportation Workers Transport Workers Central News Lloyd George Scotland Robert Smillie Federation of Miners Smillie Daily Herald Labor Party Navy Fred Bramley Trade Union Congress Triple Alliance

Express HIt a Freight in Fog Near Colonia NJ

Edward Quail engineer of the Pennsylvania Express Nogg02 known as the Ow was fatally head when his train crashed into a rear freight near Colonia New Jersey at 2 50 this morning The passenger fireman was seriously scalded and the engine tender baggage car and first coach derailed All passengers escaped injury Quail died at St Peters General Hospital New Brunswick at 6 45 He was 38 years old, married, and resided in Philadelphia.

Colonia N. J Edward Quail Here St. Peter's General Hospital New Brunswick Philadelphia

Jack Shad Caught With Hook in Long Island Sound

South Norwalk Conn Oct 18 for the first time in local fishing history Jack Shad a herring shad species has been hooked in Long Island Sound A party took over 25 shad weighing about two pounds each in Southport harbor The rare event may relate to a large school of porpoises about 250 in the sound drawing fish into shallower water.

South Norwalk Conn Long Island Sound Weishing Southport Harbor

Double Engagement Here Announced in Meltzer Family

Mr and Mrs Joshua Meltzer of 1352 Fairfield Avenue announce the engagements of their two daughters Betty Clara Meltzer to Maurice Brunswick Loeb of New York and Blanche Eva Meltzer to Emanuel Baker Hoffman son of Mrs Philip Hoffman of New York City Joshua Meltzer a former state legislator is a well known city figure

Joshua Meltzer Fairfield Avenue Betty Clara Blanche Eva Meltzer Betty C. Meltzer Maurice Brunswick Loeb West 129Th Street New York Blanche T. Meltzer Emanuel Baker Hoffman Philip Hoffman West 144Th Street New York City

Seven Liquor Suspects Forfeit Bonds In City Court

Police round up seven violators over a long weekend under prohibition laws. Bonds of 75 dollars each were forfeited as none appeared in City Court. Named violators include Margaret Samu of 267 Howard Avenue and James Mullaney, John Malko, Theodore Fabian, James Moran, Samuel Smeleskey, and Steve Moriskey with listed addresses. The prosecutor urged heavier bonds and jail terms to deter nonappearance.

Joseph T. Coughlin Margaret Samu Howard Avenue James Mullaney Brewster Street John Malko Fairfield Avenue Albino Street Theodore Fabian Spruce Street James J. Moran State Wreet Samuel Smeleskey Shelton Whreet Steve Moriskey Willard, Street

190 Made in First Hour at Registration Rush

The Times reports a surge in voter registrations at City Hall as officials process 190 new voters in the first hour. With an estimated 7,000 more to process today and tomorrow, the daily cap of about 2,000 will likely limit final counts. First voters include Miss Mary Shanley and Mrs. Anna Bartron among many named registrants. Registration ends tomorrow night at 10 o'clock to qualify for this year’s election.

Council Chamber City Hall Ccty Board of Registration Mads” ii Mary Shanley Hard Avenue Anna F. Bartron Elwood Avenue Florerice Seb East Main Street Ithel Finklestone Hough Avenue Marion Dungan Stratford Avenue Rachel Foulds Burroughs Street Alice Deary Howe Street Margaret Munich Marian Resan Hough Street Katherine Mullings Noble Street Jessie Duhige Fox Street Ethel Rohiman Colorado Avenue Emma Smallwood State Street Margaret Grant Black Rock Avenue Anna Steinlauf Harral Avenue Lenore Heffernan Washington Elizabeth Bishop Courtland Street Helen Eckler Arch Street J. Alexander H. Robinson Eugene E. Norton Robert Ferrett Frank D. Bell John W. Banks Mary Mortensen

Mac Swiney Bans Plan to Feed Hunger Striker Lord Mayor

London reports Terrence MacSwiney, Cork city lord mayor, rested well at Brixton prison but caught a cold. Bulletin notes his condition growing precarious as doctors warn of unconscious feeding options, while he vows to resume hunger strike if fed while unconscious.

London Terence Mac Swiney Cork Brixton Prison Irish Self-Determination League League MacSwiney

Thousands Visit the Front Porch Campaign in Marion

Thousands from Ohio and the Midwest converge on Marion for the America First Day front porch ceremonies honoring Senator Harding. It marks the largest such gathering and likely the final major pilgrimage to Marion for the campaign.

Marion Ohio Middle West Senator Harding

Italians fill rally for Marsano in 12th district

Over 500 Italian Democrats attended a rally at 275 East Main Street where Marsano, candidate for Secretary of State, spoke with enthusiasm. Joseph J. Devine, candidate for Judge of Probate, also addressed the meeting with questions about the election applauded. A Republican rally is planned at Lincoln School in the 12th district for Wednesday night with local Republicans expected to attend.

East Main Street Im Marsano Joseph J. Devine Lincoln School

Identification Offer At Times Office Under Rules

A notice invites individuals to submit the first written identification under the rules at the Times Office with payment promised to the successful claimant. The wording indicates a prize for the first valid submission.

Times Office

Identifying John Brown profile stumps many readers

A Times Saturday page portrait caused widespread guessing as readers struggled to name John Brown. Only Mrs. R. E. Bennett of 29 Freemont Street correctly identified the subject at 4:15 PM, despite frequent misidentifications by others.

John Brown R. T. Whiting Co Times R. E. Bennett Freemont Street

Cox urges young voters to aid the League

Governor James M. Cox spoke in Syracuse urging first time voters to support the League of Nations as civilization’s high achievement. He warned against backward steps and praised teachers as a key Americanization force, urging stronger recognition by state and nation.

James M. Cox Syracuse America First Voters’ League League of Nations Cox

Reed, Writer, Dead of Typhus

Portland dispatch reports magazine writer John Reed died in Moscow from typhus. His brother Henry G. Reed received the telegram via Louise Bryant, Reed’s widow. Reed, known for war correspondence, had visited Soviet Russia often and authored books on World War I and its aftermath.

Portland Ore John Reed Moscow Russia Henry G. Reed Louise Bryant Reed Finland

Cox Parade Forms Wednesday Night On Gold Street

A city parade to escort Governor Cox to the Casino on Wednesday night will assemble on Gold Street and Main, with Grand Marshal Lawrence J. and Lieut. Joseph Jr. in charge. Democratic plans include a wide campaign push across Connecticut with speeches in Hartford Waterbury Bridgeport and other cities.

Govenor Cox Gold and Main Streets Lawrence J Joseph Jr Harry Silverstone Gold Street Main Street Golden Hill Street Coast Artillery Band George M. Coughlin New Haven Conn Cox Connecticut State Democratic Committee Foot Guard Hartford Waterbury Buckinnghamy Bridgeport A. Mitchell Palmer Meriden Democratic Part

Republicans in Fight on John T King Presiding Rally

The Republican Town Committee faces anger as prominent Republicans denounce inviting John T. King to preside at tonight's rally. Secretary J Alexander H Robinson insists the committee unanimously endorsed King and deems his appearance highly important ahead of major party candidates.

Republican John T. King King Republican Town Committee J. Alexander H. Robinson Mr King

Barrel of cider injures man on stairs

Antonio Petrecello was struck on the nose by a heavy barrel while carrying it up stairs on Caroline Street yesterday morning. He finished second in the incident and was treated at the Emergency hospital for a broken nose.

Caroline Street Antonio Petrecello Petrocello

Fire Prevention Week Falls Short in City Fire Chief Believes Incendiary Cause

Fire prevention week yielded five fires and one false alarm with total damages about 8000 dollars, higher than in a month. Chief Johnson suspects incendiary origin for all fires and notes a possible “firelie” at work. Three alarms Saturday and Thursday saw homes, a barn, and a shack scorched, with one horse killed. two youths jailed for a false alarm, bonds set at fifty dollars.

Fey Johnson Harry Goldstein Main Street American Bank and ‘Trust Company East Main Street Dr. Rosen Fairfield Avenue William Steet MaLaren Richardson Laurel *Avenue New England Auto Wrecking Company Benham Avenue

Brainard Armstrong to Cut Work Week in New London

The Brainard and Armstrong Company, a leading spool silk maker in New London, announces a reduction of the working schedule to three days a week. About 500 workers are affected as lack of business is the stated cause. Paris reports a violent new Polish offensive against Russian positions over a front of more than sixty miles, with Minsk penetration noted in a Soviet communique.

New London Brainard & Armstrong Company Paris Minsk Moscow

New Haven Weather Summary for North Atlantic States

A weather note from New Haven outlines fair conditions early in the week with mild temperatures, followed by unsettled, locally rainy and cooler conditions midweek. Connecticut sees fair tonight and Tuesday with little change in temperature and moderate northeast winds, as a low over the Rockies and a high over New England influence widespread cloudiness and mild seasonal temperatures.

New Haven North Atlantic States Bridgenortight Connecticut Rocky Mountains New England Nda

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