Commons Talks of Ireland in Political Clash
London October 20 The Irish situation tops the Commons agenda amid calls for an Independent investigation into reprisals by Black and Tan police. Lloyd George’s government faces unrest as coal strikes widen, with 1.6 million unemployed and renewed Welsh miner violence. Talks hint at peace moves and potential wage and price concessions to end the coal dispute.
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London
House of Commons
Arthur Henderson
Laborite
Mve
Ireland
H. H. Arquith
Henderson
Premice Lloyd George
Dublin
Tipperary
Roscommon
Ubout Parment
Scotland Yard
Parliament Building
Tony Pandy
Manchester Guardian
Lloyd George
National Union of Railway Men
J. W H. Thomas
Railmen's Union
Parliamentary Labor Committee
Evening Standard
Federation of Miners
Prmter Lloyd-George
MacSwiney Delirious After Sixty-Nine Day Hunger Strike
London reports Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney fell into delirium for two hours at Brixton jail infirmary as his sixty nine day hunger strike continued. Relatives were summoned and issued a statement saying he is quieter but still affected in mind.
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London
Terence MacSwiney
Briston
Macswiney
Terence
Black and Tan in Dublin Raids Halt All Business
All business was suspended in the heart of Dublin today during a series of raids by British soldiers and black and tan policemen. Armored patrols moved along O Connell Bridge and Parnell Square as traffic froze on October 20 in Dublin.
Republicans to Hold Rallies This Week
The Republican Town committee plans gatherings this week with speakers including John Barr of Waterbury Rev A F Campbell of Washington Park TM M church Miss Elsie Stewart and Mrs Joseph Alsop of Wartford. David W Price to chair the events.
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John Barr
Waterbury
Aa F
Mpbell
Washington Park
Elsie Stew
David W. Price
Joseph Alsop
Wartford
Elsie Stewart
Swain
Rev
A. F. Campbell
Paul Bryant
Paul Her
Pois
Tries To Pull Gun On Cop Is Fined $100
Tom Dios and Mrs Baith Dios of 212 Knowlton street were found arguing on Grand street bridge at midnight. Patrolman Flynn disarmed Tom Dios after he attempted to pull a concealed weapon. Mrs Dios admitted she was his wife. she paid 10 fine and costs for breach of peace.
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Tom Dios
Baith Dios
Knowlton Street
Grand Street Bridge
Thomas Flynn
Dios
No Shortage of Coal Answer to Lonergan
Edgar H. M. Clark chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission told Congressman Augustine Lonergan that the coal outlook is uncertain yet. He noted that current anthracite production should prevent a serious shortage, but a switchmen strike and New Haven embargoes hindering movement to Connecticut complicate supplies.
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Augustine Lonergan
New England
Edgar HM
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Albany
New Haven Road
Connecticut
Police drill at Seaside Park is discontinued
The daily one hour drill by the police at Seaside Park, four days a week, has been discontinued until further notice per orders issued by Superintendent Patrick Flanagan. The force prepared for the annual review next Saturday under coaching by Assistant Superintendent Thomas Flood, who has led drill since August.
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Seaside Park
Patrick Flanagan
Thomas Flood
Five Hurt in Bus Collision at Devon
Five passengers aboard a Walnut Beach jitney bus were bruised and cut when a trolley struck the rear in Naugatuck Avenue Devon around 6:50 am. Injured include Mrs. Andrew Duffy and Miss Louise Perkins, plus Mr and Mrs C Callahan and Muriel Canning. Investigation by Milford police, Connecticut Company, and Bridgeport Bus Corp. led to the operator S Rome of Bridgeport. Lew Haven reports Secretary Wilson will speak in Bridgeport October 28 per Democratic State headquarters.
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Walnut Beach
Bridgeport
Naugatuck Avenue
Devon
Andrew Duffy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Louise Perkins
C. Callahan
New York City
Muriel Canning
Milford
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport Bus Corporation
5. Rome
Lew Haven
Wilson
Who is he identifying Bridgeport businessman featured
A longtime Bridgeport suburb arrival built a successful suit business, selling numerous suits to men. Described as a family man, a good citizen, and a thorough success, the piece invites readers to identify him in writing to the Times Office with a monetary reward for the first correct identifier.
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Bridgeport
Hindle Photo Recognized By Local Residents In Contest
John I. Romond quickly identified yesterday's profile portrait as W. P. Hindle the noted druggist. He was followed by M. J. O'Reilly at 8 07 and others including E. Francis Maplewood Avenue 6 Winter Kossuth Street Carl Beck Main Street Albert Smith-Murray Company John Royalston Lafayette Street Robert J. Keane Sanford Place C. S. Burt State Street Frank Francis West Liberty Street and W F Todd Beardsley Street.
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John I. Romond
W. P. Hindle
M. J. O'Reilly
E. Francis
Maplewood Avenue
Winter
Kossuth
Carl Beck
Main Street
Albert
Smith-Murray Company
John Royalston
Lafayette Street
Robert J
Wood Alcohol Not Responsible In Death Finding
Coroner John J. Phelan reported that August Oh of 510 Tailroad Avenue died October 11 from acute gastritis and general toxemia, not from wood alcohol. The record notes the man used cyanide or potassium in work, had a doctor warn of poisoning, and that whiskey was advised to counteract the poison. Two others drank the whiskey without effect. No evidence of wool alcohol poisoning or criminal act.
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Tailroad Avenue
John J. Phelan
Ohln
Coroner Rules Accident In Death Of Leonard Scalzi
Coroner John J. Phelan announced an accidental death finding for 65 year old Leonard Scalzi of 182 Hallett Street. Scalzi died at St Vincent's Hospital from injuries after bags of cement fell on him while employed by Ley Construction of Springfield at 137 East Main Street.
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Leonard Scalzi
Hallett Street
John J. Phelan
Scalzi
St. Vincent's Hospital
The
Ley Construction Company
Springfield
Mass
East Main Street
Navy Recruiting Band to Aid Local Drive
The Navy recruiting office at 62 Cannon Street S plans a recruiting drive tomorrow with the Navy Recruiting Band of 20 pieces led by Bandmaster Ducy. The band has toured New England since August, aiding enlistment efforts. Commander Denfield reports 2285 enlistments in the week of October 14, including 50 from this city. The concert will be held at the joint of State Street and Fairfield Avenue, with two speakers.
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Navy
Cannon Street
Ducy
New England
Denfield
Connecticut
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Abandon Search for Convict Pair in Connecticut
Danbury reports the pursuit of escaped Sing Sing convicts Marcus Bassett and George Stivers was abandoned by Sing Sing authorities who had hunted them to the Sherman woods. Police nationwide alerted, with Bassett described as an expert auto mechanic familiar with local terrain.
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Danbury
Conn
George Stivers
Marcus Bassett
Sing Sing
Sing Sing Prison
Lawes
Stivers
Hassett
Sherman
Connecticut
McWesyork Yate
Bridgeport
Fair Ifield Avenue
Machines Sent to Schools for Voter Instruction
Voting machines were sent to 16 voting precincts and to St. Charles school at 2044 Main Street for demonstration. Extra machines will be placed at the hut near City Hall on State Street to train teachers who will instruct voters in the schools. The Mayor designated polling places across twelve districts for the 1820 election, including Huron City Hall, Jefferson school, Whittier school, Elias Howe school, and others, with specific precincts listed at each site.
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St. Charles School
Main Street
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
State Street
Board of Education
Huron City Hall
Jefferson School
Myrtle Avenue
Gregory
Atlantic Streets
Whittier School
Orland
Whittier Streets
Fairfield
Elias Howe
Clinton Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Norman Street
Republican Club
Shelton
Linwood Avenue
Woods
Laurel Avenues
Webster
North Avenue
Corner Oak Street
Wheeler Avenue
North Main Street
Lyon Terrace
Garland
Golden Wt
Ogden St
Noble Ave
Garfield
Sullran Avenue
Barnum
Nichols Street
Arctic
Maple Streets
Franklin
Nichols
East Main
Pembroke Streets
Summerfield
Grant Street
Courtland Avenue
Lincoln
Stratford Avenue
Union and
Central Avenues
Burglars Take $1000 in Garments from Tailor Shop
A late night break in at George Feyer’s tailor shop on Brooks Street saw thieves force the rear window with a screwdriver and steal serges and overcoatings valued at $1000. Police, led by Captain Regan and Superintendent Flanagan, suspect a getaway auto and report a missing vest pocket Kodak. In a separate incident, Fred Meyers at the Grand Hotel lost $67 in cash from his trousers pocket during the early hours. Roderick A. Cleveland reports his five passenger Chandler roadster stolen from the Shubert Theatre outing, license C1657.
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George Feyer
Brooks Street
John Regan
Flanagan
Fred Meyers
Grand Hotel
Roderick A. Cleveland
Bridgeport Public Market
Shubert Theatre
Chandler
Train crash in Erie kills ten, injures twenty
Ten people died and twenty were hurt when lake shore passenger train No. 23 from Pittsburgh sideswiped a Buffalo bound train here at noon. An open switch caused the collision. the parlor car attached to train No. 60 bore the victims. Buffalo and vicinity residents comprise the casualties. doctors and nurses rush to Hamet and St. Vincent's hospitals for treatment.
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Erie
Lake Shore
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Hamet
St. Vincent's Hospitals
Forfeiture tighten bids in local liquor raids rise
Cox asserts victory as 13 hooch peddlers arraigned since August raids. Since October 11 three saloonkeepers faced liquor with intent to sell, bonds to $50 or more lead to forfeitures totaling $850. Prosecutor Merritt explains first offenses avoid jail, second offenses bring jail. Giovanni Colanerri forfeited 375 bond while John Skoldulski paid 50 fine and 64.25 costs.
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Merritt
Giovanni Colanerri
Railroad Avenue
John Skoldulski
Colanerri
Skoldulski
Joseph Coughlin
Cox claims enemy on the run in Boston rally
New York dispatch reports Governor Cox saying the enemy is on the run after a Boston stop. Senator Harrison confirms unprecedented crowds at Boston Commons, praising New England fervor for the League of Nations and Democratic cause. He accuses Republican leaders of a failed campaign of misrepresentation.
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New York
James M. Cox
Boston
Democratic National
Pat Harrison
Cox
Harrison
England
League of Xtions
Women flocked to be sworn in as voters today
A Board of Registration session closed at 10 pm after enacting 13 new voters. About 3028 on the To-Be-Made list did not register, though some returned to City Hall seeking inclusion. Registrars promise completed lists for the coming election by next Monday night. Democratic and Republican officials report strong turnout, with women voters hinting at ticket splitting to affect Brandegee and others.
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Board of Registration
Lst
Republican
Brandegee
Wilson Said He’d Send Army to Europe
Paris reports quote M Bratiano disputing President Wilson’s peace terms. Bratiano claims Wilson promised U S forces would guarantee the treaty, while the president’s notes and Roumanian delegation counter that he did not. The exchange centers on who dictated security guarantees for European states.
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Newton C. Parke
The
International News Service
Paris
Brattano
Roumania
Wilson
Spencer
Europe
M. Bratiano
Plans Completed For Two Great Meetings
Gov. Cox and U S Senate hopeful Lonergan rally Connecticut crowds after triumphs in New England. Parades form at 7 45 p m from Main and Gold with 12 district electors, Coast Guard Artillery band leading. Overflow arena at the Casino. seats reserved for women.
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Lonergan
Brandegee
Cox
New England
Main
Gold Streets
Nne
Coast Guard Artillery Band
Gold Street
Main Street
State Street
Grang Marshall
J. J Devine
Harry Silverstone
George Coughlin
Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast Brief
Bridgeport and vicinity expect fair weather tonight and Thursday with little temperature change and moderate northeast winds. Highs remain above normal east of the Mississippi while westward temps fall to below freezing from the Lake region to Montana. showers occurred recently from Texas to upper Michigan.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Mississippi River
Missisppi River
New England
Lake
Montana
Texas
Upper Michigan
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