England to Free Ireland in Cox Speech in New England
Governor Cox argues Article X of the League of Nations would shield Ireland from external aggression and allow Britain to end the Irish question without fear near its shores. He links recent Irish unrest to U S political shifts and pledges to present the issue to world opinion after March 4.
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Cox
Worcester
Mann
Ireland
Great Britain
James M. Cox
New England
United States
League of Nations
England
Enkland
League
Harding
Cox J
Magtiah Pera
Benator Harding
Thintee
Balbriggan
Electric Light Prices Jump by Half Cent Per KWh
The United Illuminating Company announces a rate hike effective December 1 raising the per kilowatt hour charge by half a cent while the service charge for installed meters stays at $12. The increase, attributed to higher freight and coal costs, miners’ wage gains, and higher taxes, follows the company’s explanation this morning.
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The
United Illuminating Company Today
K. W
Paul
Illuminating Company
Pythians cut age limit to eighteen at state convention
The Knights of Pythias reduced the member age from 21 to 18 at the annual state convention held today at Knights of Pythias hall 1025 Main street presided by Supreme Chancellor Emanuel Cave Bridgeport with 250 delegates from 76 lodges and guests from New York Rhode Island and Massachusetts. A deficiency system for subordinate lodges was adopted on Vin cent M King’s recommendation. Officers to be elected this afternoon. 12 000 Mexican miners strike prompts De la Huerta to seek rapid compromise in Coahuila.
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Knights of Pythias
Order
Knights of Pythias Hall
Main Street
Emanuel Cave
Bridgeport
New York
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Vincent M. King of
Danbury
Supreme Representative
Welsh Miners Sing Revolutionary Song Incident
John Clark of 1246 Seaview Avenue lies in Bridgeport Hospital with a fractured skull after being found injured near Barnum Avenue and Seaview Avenue last night. Detective Wheeler questions the case, Clark claiming he knows attackers but refusing to name them, with prior motorcycle assault two weeks earlier where the operator remains undisclosed.
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John Clark
Seaview Avenue
Bridgeport
Clark
Barnum Avenue
Wheeler
Parliament Opens Amid Heavy Guard At Westminster
London on October 19 saw Parliament opened under heavy police guard as coal strike tensions and rural unrest dominated the first session after the summer recess. Police patrolled Downing Street and surrounding routes while rioting arrests in Bow Street were fined as demonstrations continued in Pandy and elsewhere.
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London
Welch
Pandy
Wales
Downing Street
Bow Street
Parliament Building
Britain
Bozeman Extradition Battle Stirs Local Officials
Doubt surrounds Bozeman extradition from Mount Kisco as New York Governor Smith’s signature may be required. Sergeant Frank Virelli of the State police moved to prepare papers for Governor Holcomb’s approval within days. Bozeman faces two assault charges if brought to this city.
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Fred A. Bozeman
Burns Detective Agency
Bozeman
Common Pleas Criminal Court
Smith
New York
Frank Virelli
State Police
Mount Kisco
Holcomb
Kring Alexanders Condition Grave
Athens reports King Alexander gravely ill from blood poisoning after a pet monkey bite. Condition described as very grave by attending physicians. Constantinople notes Tewfik Pasha, former grand vizier, to form a cabinet if allowed to choose ministers.
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Athens
Alexander
Constantinople
Tewfilk Pasha
Damad Ferid Pasha
Parade of Municipal Frivals of 1920 Featured by Shops
A Manufacturers' Association division led by George Eames will star in the Halloween parade marking the city's Municipal Frivals of 1920. Floats depict historic and frivolous events with large factory delegations, under Board of Recreation and Chamber of Commerce, with Svittiam V. Dee leading arrangements.
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Manufacturers’ Association
George Eames
Hallowe'en
Dlvision
Board of Recreation
Chamber of Commerce
Svittiam V. Dee
Parad
Millard
Edward T. Buckingham
A. E. Eccles
H. W. Hart
Harry Weldon
S. S. Taylor
S Anderson
John Lynch
B. F. Morrison
Joseph Marvin
Stratford Slayer Seen In Farmington Cites Manhunt Clue
A letter signed G J F claims Joseph Esposito, wanted for the Stratford killing of his former wife Mary Busco, was seen in Farmington and West Avon road with a short woman. The message, received by The Times, is being reviewed by state police Superintendent Thomas F. Egan who will follow the clue.
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Hartford
G J. F
The
Times
Joseph Esposito
Mary Sealuo Sasco
Stratford
Thomas F. Egan
Mary Busco
Farmington
West Avon Road
Charles-Wil-lams
New York
Voters Missing From 3 500 List Ahead Of Election
About 3 500 registered voters will be unable to vote this year as only 1 500 more are expected to register today. The board reports 1 976 women and 516 men registered yesterday, totaling 2 492 for the day and 13 582 for the session. The first voters today include Mrs Josephine Planco and several others, with the registration session ending at 10 o'clock tonight.
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Eity
Branderee
United States
Board of Registration
Josephine Planco
Rowsley Street
Ida Bryant
Park Avenue
Mildred Hardy
Alsace Street
Anna B. Klien
Benham Avenue
Sadie Kirk
Madison Avenue
Agnes M. Phelan
Harrison Street
May C. Glennon
Washington Ave
Eva Hugo
Courtland
Hattie Crouse
Margaret Lucy
Olive I
Ellen Turney
Lenox Avenue
Marion Rourke
Laurel Avenue
Mary C. O’brien
Bridget O'Brien
Grand Jury Reviews Food Prices and Probes Prohibition Era Prices
New Haven on October 19 federal grand jury opened in U S District Court to probe food profiteering by dealers and restaurateurs. District Attorney Edward L Smith said details would be considered before term ends. Jury evaluated 15 cases including Bridgeport illicit stills and a Bridgeport man charged with obscene mail matter, Stamford’s Samuel Shute, and Oscar Larson linked to assault on a merchant vessel’s captain and mate.
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New Haven
United States District Court
Edward L. Smith
Bridgeport
Charles Lincoln
Samuel Shutey
Stamford
Oscar Larson
No More Hegiras to Front Porch
Marion Ohio October 19 Senator Warren G Harding ends front porch campaign with last scheduled pilgrimage at Marlon plans to halt further tours and rest period follows record front porch delegation event with hosts and attendees
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Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Marlon
No murder in Drewes slaying
Philadelphia authorities and Elmer C. Drewes relatives said they believed the Dartmouth college senior was accidentally shot, likely by a friend or acquaintance, after his body with a forehead wound was found on the city outskirts Saturday morning.
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Philadelphia
Elmer C. Drewes
Dartmouth College
Barnum man sustains possible skull fracture after fall
William Baxter of Barnum Avenue fell through a street grate on State Street near Howard Avenue and sustained a possible skull fracture. He was taken to the Emergency hospital and later moved to St. Vincent's for treatment.
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William Baxter
Barnum Avenue
State Street
Howard Avenue
St. Vincent's
Who Is He A Rotary Figure In Bridgeport
A reader is asked to identify a Bridgeport businessman described as running two stores, active in Rotary, public spirited and popular. The reward for the first correct identification is 00, with responses to be mailed or delivered to the Times Office.
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Bridgeport
Times Office
Winner On The Lavery Photo Stil Unknown
Yesterday at 2 56 PM a man correctly identified a Lavery profile in the Times office but left no name to claim a reward. Lavery’s portrait was widely recognized with ten other correct identifications. Carl Beck was two minutes behind.
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Times Office
A. B. Lavery
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Lavery
Carl Beck
Arrested Here for Attempted Newtown Killing
Maurice Levy store keeper of Newtown was assaulted in a garage near his home by two young men, one striking him with a blunt instrument. Levy, left unconscious, later required hospital care and reported carrying 900 dollars. Robbers fled by taxi to this city. Francis Ray and Maurice Curran named. Martin Gallagher, Bridgeport cab driver, aided in transport and is held on breach of peace charges.
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Maurice Levy
Newtown
Francis Ray
Maurice Curran
Lexington Avenue
Criminal Superior Court
Frank Virell
Levy
Martin Gallagher
Bridgeport
Ray
Curran
Virelli
Wilson May Ask Harding To Name Agent Of France
President Wilson may ask Senator Harding to name the spokesman of the French people who urged the United States to lead in forming an association of nations. Secretaries and aides offered no definite plan, but White House circles expect Harding to identify the spokesman.
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Wilson
Harding
France
Washnston
United States
Association of Nations
White House
Tumulty
Record Breaking Crowd To Hear Gov Cox Speech
A large crowd is expected for Gov. Cox at the Casino tomorrow night with overflow planned for the Arena. Attendance from 12 districts will participate in a parade led by Coast Artillery band as Augustine Lonergan campaigns for U S Senate. Bonds set for saloon violators at 150 and 300 dollars, with potential jail or heavy fines likely.
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Democratic Executive Committee
John A. Corneil
Main
Gold Streets
Coast Artillery Band
R. E. DeForest
Cox
U. S
Augustine Lonergan
Gov. Cox
Mrs Yarborough Fined for Parking Defeat at Stratford
Katherine Wood Yarborough of Stratford on the Democratic ticket for representative paid a $1 fine in City Court for a twenty minute parking violation. Another offender, Louis Herman of New Bedford, Mass., also paid a dollar. both cases were nolled on payment.
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Katherine Wood Yarborough
Stratford
Louis Herman
New Bedford
Mass
Burwell Dies After Prolonged Illness in Tridzeport
Cornelius E. Burwell, superintendent of bridges for the City of Tridzeport, died at his Connecticut avenue home after a long illness. He had served in the bridge office about six years and remained on duty until two months ago when illness forced him to stop. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed but will be announced later.
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Cornelius E. Burrell
Tridzeport
Connecticut Avenue
Unii
Keating New Post Head in Garlick's Place
Garlick resigns as Post Commander of the Harry W. Congdon Post American Legion to avoid dual roles with public office. Attorney Vincent L. Keating elected Post Commander. DeLancey Bennett named 1st Vice Commander George W. Moore 2nd Vice Commander Angus S. McKay joined the Executive Committee.
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Harle E. Garlick
Harry W. Congdon
American Legion
Vincent L. Keating
Garlick
Legion
Specialist to Aid MacSwiney at Brixton Jail
A specialist was called to assist Brixton jail infirmary staff in treating Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork who entered the 68th day of his hunger strike. The patient also has a slight cold and fever. Mary MacSwiney urged him to drink orange and lime juice, but she said it was useless.
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London
Brixton
MacSwiney
Cork
Ireland
Mary MacSwiney
Wrangel's Army Routed by Bolshevik Forces
In Sebastopol on October 19, Bolsheviks repelled General Baron Wrangel's assault on Kokhovka, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing many. Wrangel's troops retreated toward Taurida behind the Dnieper, while Leon Trotsky reportedly directed the Dnieper campaign from Orel. A Moscow wireless despatch claims Russian Bolsheviks defeated Wrangel's force northeast of the Crimean peninsula, seizing booty and destroying the Smolensk and Alexaleff regiments.
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Sebastopol
Baron Wrangel
Kokhovka
Nikopol
Kakhovka
Crimean Peninsula
Moscow
Smolensk
Ballard and the Mayor Clash Over Rally Snub
The Republican rally at the Casino lacked Mayor Wilson and Frank E. Ballard. The Town Committee invited John T. King to preside, while the mayor refused to attend, citing prior engagements. Friends of both leaders lament the slight and predict election-day consequences for the committee’s choices.
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Wilson
Frank E. Ballard
John T. King
Ballard
Toth
King
1222 Admitted to Odd Fellows in Past Year
Stamford Conn October 19 The Grand Encampment of the LO C I of Connecticut held its annual session. Grand Patriarch Oscar I Burdick reported admissions to the order in the past year totaling 1 122 with a net gain of 894. Membership stood at 6 926 across 36 subordinate encampments. Finances show total funds 81 373 total assets 98 460 with a year gain of 6 52 ott. Berson Grand Treasurer cited cash balance 2 861 and 716 in war fund.
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Stamford
Conn
LO. C. I of
Connecticut
Oscar I. Burdick
August H. Lubenow
William J. Lowe
Nelson W. Benedict
W. Hutchinson
Weather Forecast For New Haven And Connecticut
New Haven and vicinity to remain cloudy and unsettled tonight and Wednesday. Connecticut expected to stay cloudy with Wednesday clearing, temperatures little changed. Winds will be west, moderate to fresh, and pressure patterns show below normal from the Pacific coast to the Mississippi and above normal from the Mississippi to the Atlantic coast, except in Southern Florida. Widespread cloudy conditions persist in northern districts with local showers reported recently in western and central areas.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Florida
Peentral
Perenne
Atinnesota
Maine
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Stonington
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Herbert Tetlow
Francis
Kring
Farmington, R. F
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Grand Jury
Drewes
Circulation Department
Hep
Joseph Skoldulski
Railroad Avenue
Hanor
Giovanni Colannari
Merritt
Dotty
Yarborough
L. Burwell
Garlick’s Place
Wrangel
Reds
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