Democratic State Ticket Names for U S Senator and State Officers
The ticket lists Augustine Lonergan of Hartford for U S Senator Rollin A Tyler of Haddam for Governor Ernest Wigner of Salisbury for Lieutenant Governor Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch for Secretary of the State Emil Marzano of Hartford for State Comptroller Albert J Waleh of Danbury for Comptroller.
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U. S
Augustine Lonergan
Hartford
Rollin A. Tyler
Haddam
Ernest ©. Wigner
Salisbury
Fannie Dixon Welch
Couurer
Emil Marzano
Albert J. Waleh
Danbury
The Drums of Retreat and America’s World Role
An editorial condemns calls to retreat from progress after World War I, praising American leadership in establishing peace and condemning isolationist drift. It argues the nation must keep advancing, recalling the moral purpose of the war and urging voters to choose forward action over retreat.
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Ers
America
France
Pa- France
Senator George B Clark Nominated for Connecticut Senate
Senator George B Clark is renominated to succeed himself in Connecticut's Twenty third District. Despite a GOP-leaning district observers expect he will win again. He advocates lower government costs, is a large taxpayer, and supported woman suffrage in the Senate. He held influence on cities and boroughs committee and in the General Assembly.
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George B. Clark
Clark
Hartford
Connecticut Senate
General Assembly
Senate
Coal prices rise in Scranton spurring board inquiry
The Scranton Board of Trade probes why local coal costs exceed Wilkes-Barre by about fifty percent, with chestnut coal at 9.75 per 2,000 pounds and game size coal at 6.60 per 2,240 pounds elsewhere. The inquiry seeks mine delivery versus dealer margins and blames out of town bidders for driving up retail prices.
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Scranton
Board of Trade
Wilkes- Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton Board of Trade
Scranton Board
Bidding Suspicions Spur Call for Public Remedy
The article details suspected price manipulation by large coal operators who push independents to bid high. A New York exporting firm agent offered far above Lackawanna price while independents accepted, and independents charge local retailers much more than big operators. It argues for federal or public action to stop such profiteering.
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New York
Italy
Lackawanna
Harding fights two stools over League dream
The piece questions President Harding's push for a new world league, labeling it impossible and politically unwise. Ambassador Davis argues no responsible statesman believes a new covenant is practical now, noting European treaty links and the danger of re opening negotiations. The article ends asserting a stark choice: join the League or stay put, branding League talk as folly.
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League
White House
Harding
Ambassador Davis
Cooper Union
Mr. Davis
America
League of Nations
Europe
Council
Gox
League of Harding
Made in Belgium toys emerge as postwar revival
Made in Belgium reports Belgium turning to toy and plaything manufacture for children. War damaged nation trains workers, equips factories, and begins market release. Some goods ready for export for Christmas, with the Made in Belgium mark gaining kinder reception than Made in Germany.
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Boo
Belgium
Germany
Editorial notes encourage reading Covenant as sugar price drops
The editorial notes sugar refiners cut prices by 11 cents with 2 percent reduction, praises Governor Smith for urging New Yorkers to read the Covenant of the League of Nations on October 24. It cites Mrs. Alice Hogan Rice voting for Cox for the League and mentions Anatole France marrying at age 76 to Mile. Emma La Prevotte.
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Smith
New York State
League of Nations
Mile
Emma la Prevotte
Webster at the United Church Concert and Preaching
Carl Webster the noted Boston cellist performed an inspiring rendition of Schubert Ave Maria at the United Church yesterday morning. He also played several pieces during a 10 15 musical prelud e and Dr Day preached The Pilgrim Gospel with glimpses of recent American Board meeting moments in Marietta Ohio.
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Carl Webster
Boston
United Church
Schubert
Dr. Day
American Board
Marietta, O
Body of Unknown Found on Tracks in Branford
Branford, Conn. Oct. 18 The body of an unknown man found on the railroad tracks near the New Haven road station last night appears to have been killed by a freight train. He is about 40 years old, 5 feet 4 inches, 159 pounds, well dressed, and remains unidentified. The mystery follows reports from Athens dated Oct. 13 about King Alexander critically ill from monkey bite infection.
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Branford
Conn
New Haven Road
Athens
Alexander
Elks Club To Hold A Social Dance Season Opens
The Elks club announces a winter social program starting Wednesday with an informal dance led by Rapps Jazz band. Dances, now monthly, will feature refreshments and open admission to Elks and friends. The new Entertainment committee includes L F Hickey Joe Flynn James B Barnes Joseph B Murray Charles Allen William Bean Harold Walsh Jesse Hamilton James Broderick and Earle Carroll.
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Elks' Club
Rapp
Elks’ Club
Elks
L. F. Hickey
Joe Flynn
James B. Barnes
Joseph B. Murray
Charles Allen
William L. Bean
Harold Walsh
Jesse Hamilton
James Nee James Broderick
Earle Carroll
Italy braces for coal strike impact delay
Rome reports Italy will not feel effects of the British coal strike before late November as the government builds stockpiles. Officials say measures include accumulated reserves totaling about 1,110 units to safeguard supply during the disruption.
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Rome
Italy
Queen of Lille Arrested for Treason Charm Turned Spy
In Lille during the German occupation the fashion apprentice known as Fifi, real name Mile. Raymonde Campens, is jailed on charges of aiding the enemy. Paris to Lille transfer follows, with preparations for trial amid public anger.
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Aris
Lille
Mata
Hara
Paris
Vicennes
Fictitionists
Fifi
Lonergan Speaks in Norwalk and South Norwalk
Democratic U S Senate candidate Augus tine Lonergan spoke to several hundred in Norwalk at the St James Hotel and to South Norwalk on the City Hall steps. He has toured six counties and plans 150 towns this month, drawing audiences of one to two thousand eager to hear about the League of Nations.
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Times
Rwalk
Conn
Augustine Lonergan
United States
South Norwalk
Norwalk
St James Hotel
Lonergan
League of Nations
Accidental death ruled in Bridgeport crash case
Croner John J Phelan ruled Clarence McG 21 of 1343 Whalley Avenue New Haven died October 9 at Hillside Home from injuries in an October 2 automobile crash. McGuinness and friends loaned a car in New Haven and drove to Bridgeport for a night out. While companions drank at a saloon he left with the car and struck a telephone pole, causing fatal injuries.
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Croner
John J Phelan
Clarence McG
Whalley Avenue
New Haven
Hillside
McGuinness
Bridgeport
Germany Expels Red Delegates From Halle Convention
Berlin orders Prussian government to expel Russian agitators at Halle gathering of the Independent Socialists who seek a link between German Communists and Russia. The move underscores tension over foreign influence and socialist alignment during October.
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Berlin
Asne
Germany
Halle
Russia
Police Lose Trail of Sing Sing Breakers
Police guard every escape avenue as two Sing Sing escapees, George Stivers and Marcus Bassett, roam toward Bridgeport and Newtown. They allegedly robbed William McCabe of Derby and Harry Smith of Newtown for gas and cash, prompting wider state-wide search. Stivers, a life inmate, was convicted for the murder of Officer Samuel T. Cunningham after a car theft spree.
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George Stivers
Marcus Bassett
Sing Sing
Ossing
New York
Bridgeport
Newtown
William McCabe
Derby
Danbury
Harry Smith
Baseball men discuss reorganization of baseball
Chicago October meeting brings together National League president John A Heydler and all NL clubs to plan a civilian tribunal for baseball. American League leaders absent include Ban Johnson and five AL clubs aligned with him in last winter’s fight.
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Chicago
John A. Heydler
New York
Boston
Ban Johnson
Washington
Cleveland
St Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Coroner to probe death of Daniel Jordan at home yard
Coroner to investigate the death of Daniel Jordan 60 of 1216 Lindley Street who died Saturday night in St Vincent's Hospital from injuries after a yard excavation collapse. He was burying a large stone when the earth caved in and a boulder struck him. No date yet set for the coroner's inquiry.
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Daniel Jordan
Lindley Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Jordan
White House denies Coughlin appointment as assistant secretary
Washington October 18 The White House denied reports that Dr John Coughlin of Massachusetts former Democratic National committee man had been appointed assistant secretary of the treasury Secretary Tumulty said he had no information on the appointment and that the reports were unfounded
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Washington
The
White House
John Coughlin
Massachusetts
the Treasury
Tumulty
Pocket watch theft reported by A R Davis at East Main and Crescent
A R Davis of 524 Brooks street told the detective bureau he had his gold watch and chain valued at about 40 dollars taken while at the corner of East Main street and Crescent avenue Saturday night. He admitted intoxication and police are investigating. Advertise in The Times.
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A. R. Davis
Brooks Street
Detective Bureau
East Main Street
Crescent Avenue
Davis
Bozeman Faces Hearing Over Long List of Allegations
Fred A. Bozeman of Burns Detective Agency, once in charge of the local vice squad, was arrested at Mount Kisco after noon on a bench warrant for assaulting Frank Cozza and Frank Flouris. Bail was set at 1000 dollars, with arraignment in White Plains court and transfer to New York City pending.
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Bozeman
Tjent
Fred A. Bozeman
Burns Detective Agency
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Frank Virelli
Officer Nichols
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Burns
Frank Coza
Frank Flouris
Virelli
White Plains
Frank Cozza
Broadstreet
Larly
Cozza
Edward ©. Cronin
Alexander DeLaney
DeLaney
Redgate
E. Earle Garlick
The
New Yorker
Civil Superior Court
Elbrecht Held In Manslaughter Case
Edward Elberecht of 496 Charles street was arraigned in City court for manslaughter after a Bridgeport Gas Light truck ran down Antonio Passanelli at Park avenue and Lewis street on October 12. Passanelli died at St. Vincent's hospital. Coroner John J. Phelan held an inquest this morning. testimony said the driver tooted, Passanelli looked up then stepped into the street. The case was continued to October 23 with bond set at $1,000.
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Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Antonio Passenelli
West Avenue
Park Avenue
Lewis Street
Edward Elberecht
Charles Street
Bartlett
Passanelli
St. Vincent's Hospital
John J. Phelan
DINNER INVITATION FOR SHRINERS ARAB PATROL
The Arab Patrol Pyramid Temple Mystic Shrine invited to a Friday night dinner by Danbury Patrol members. Friday is Danbury members drill night. THOMAS In this city Oct 18 1919 Frank Harvey Thomas 264 Carroll avenue aged 7 years. Funeral from August G Baker mortuary chapel Stratford avenue Wednesday 2 pm. Interment in family plot in Burne cemetery Huntington Conn. PISANELLI In this city Oct 17 Anthony Pisanelli funeral from West avenue Oct 19 9 20 am and Rosary 10 am Interment St Michael's cemetery Automobile cortege. SMITH In this city Sund 120 Thomas Osborne Smith funeral 10 Kink street Wednesday Oct 20 2 pm and from St George's Clinton Beechwood graves 2 30 Burial Lakeview cemetery. Gish JORDAN In this city suddenly Sat Oct 16 1920 Daniel Jordan aged 52 funeral from 61 Lindley street Oct 19 8 30 am and from St Patrick's church 9 o'clock Burial St Michael's cemetery STATE OF CONNECTICUT District of Bridgeport Probate Court October 13 1920 Estate of John Scanlon late of Bridgeport deceased Administratrix seeks order to sell real estate On October 20 1920 at 10 am hearing scheduled in Bridgeport Court Attest Paul L Miller Judge TODAY'S WANTS LOST Pair Sure On eye glasses Leo marked on case ll rewards for return to Times office Gum
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St. Michael's Cemetery
Smith
Sund
Thomas Osborne Smit
Kink Street
Gish
Jordan
Daniel Jordan
Lindley Street
St. Patrick's Church
State OF Connecticut
District of Bridgeport
John Scanlon
Bridgeport
Paul L. Miller
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