Taxi Driver Shot by Passenger in Stratford Robbery
Stephen Minsky, 18 Seaside Court, Bridgeport, lies dying at Bridgeport Hospital from four gunshot wounds after a taxi hijacking at East Broadway and Sutton Avenue Stratford. The alleged assailant, Raymond Wilson of Bradford Pa, 18, was arrested after fleeing to Milford then Stratford, initially tossing a 22 caliber revolver.
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Stephen Minsky
Seaside Court
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport
Milford
East Broadway
Sutton Avenue
Stratford
Smith
Flanagan
Raymond Wilson
Pike Street
Bradford
Lorraine
Center High School
Main Street
Witwon
Wilson
Hinsky
Shcht
Nichols
British Rail Men Vote To Join Strike
London reports say British railmen voted to strike immediately in sympathy with coal miners. National Union of Railwaymen delegates overruled J H Thomas and led a lightning sympathy walk. London papers reportedly received identical information but confirmation was pending at noon.
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London
Manchester Guardian Today
Guardian
National Union of Railwaymen
J.h.thomas
Navy Recruiting Band Arrives in Bridgeport for Run
The Navy Recruiting Band arrived in Bridgeport this morning and will perform over the next three days in various city locations. The first recruit, George Previs of 190 Hallett Street, enlisted at the Navy Recruiting Office on Cannon Street, with Bardmaster Ducey and Mr. C. W. T. arranging concerts to reach all communities.
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Navy
Bridgeport
George Previs
Hallett Street
Navy Recruiting Office
Cannon Street
Bardmaster Ducey
Gifford
Theft of a Railroad Ticket Arrest at Ishu Station
Police report Ishu, once in Chicago, was arraigned in City court for theft tied to a railroad ticket found on Joseph L. Krause. Detected while en route from New Haven, the suspect faced breach of the peace charges and paid fines and costs.
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Ishu
Chicago
New Haven
Ishui
Joseph L. Krause
Hold Up A Train At Buffalo
A New York Central train was robbed in Buffalo yards early today wounding a trainman and a 12 year old Cleveland girl. Five men, two crews firing revolvers, entered a Pullman coach and fired on passengers before fleeing with under 100 dollars. Broke into custody later were Joseph Depke and Stanley Depke, both named as participants.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
Mary Jane Smith
Cleveland
George Sinclair
Sinclair
Jeremiah O'Brien
Fillmore Avenue
Joseph Depke
Stanley
Clinton Street
Ida Tarbell to Speak at High School Auditorium
Miss Ida E. Tarbell biographer of Abraham Lincoln will speak on the League of Nations at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon in the high school auditorium. The event is under the Connecticut Alliance of Democratic Women and the Women's National Democratic Bureau.
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Ida E. Tarbell
Abraham Lincoln
Standard ON Company
League of Nations
Connecticut Alliance of Democratic Women
Women’s
National Democratic Bureau
Great series of raids in Dublin marked by arrests
Dublin October 21 In a sharp response to Sir Hamar Greenwood threats in the House of Commons the first result appeared today with a wide sweep of British military raids across several districts. Many people were halted in the streets and searched as part of the operation led by Sir Hamar Greenwood the chief secretary for Ireland.
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Dublin
Hamar Greenwood
Sinn Fein
House of Commons
Sir Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Portrait of a local clothier and veteran seeks identity
A typed appeal asks readers to identify a businessman in clothing who served overseas and was wounded. The Times Office offers a cash prize to the first correct written identification submitted by mail or in person under the stated rules.
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Times Office
Six Guessed Right On The Keane Photo
Six readers correctly identified John F. Keane from his profile portrait in yesterday's Times. The first to respond was F. M. Cunningham of 15 Main Street at 3 05, followed by G. W. O Shea Maplewood Avenue M J O Reilly James Street G H Hutchinson Fou ter Besse Co Robert J Keane Sanford Place and R F Hinckley Connecticut Avenue.
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John F. Keane
F. M. Cunningham
Main Street
G. W. O'Shea
Maplewood Avenue
M. J. O'Reilly
James Street
G. H. Hutchinson
Fouter, Besse & Co
Robert J. Keane
Sanford Place
R. F. Hinckley
Connecticut Avenue
Warner resigns as president at Bridgeport Hydraulic
At a special board meeting DeVer H. Warner resigned as president after leading since his father’s death and was elected chairman of the Board of Directors. Samuel B. Senior becomes president, Albert E. Lavery is vice president, Brotherton secretary, Walter S. Wilmot remains treasurer, and D. H. I remains assistant to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
DeVer H. Warner
J. Warner
Directory Board
Samuel B. Senior
Albert E. Lavery
A Brotherton
Walter S. Wilmot
Revenue officer says bribe offered to release seized truck
Stamford Connecticut October report states Patrick Powers a former Boston policeman was offered 500 dollars by Giovanni Catatano of 510 East 111th Street New York and Vincenco Amatauro of 224 York Street Jersey City to release their truck and four barrels of alcohol seized by revenue men.
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Stamford
Conn
Patrick Powers
Boston
Giovanni Catatano
East 111Th Street
New York
Vincenco Amatauro
York Street
Jersey City
Family clothes stolen from yard on Eton Street
Mrs. Burn of 95 Eton street reported to police this morning that a thief stripped five shirts nine bed sheets and a table cloth from her yard clothesline. The laundry was drying yesterday morning and vanished by the afternoon.
Cox Personality Pleases Women at Casino Event
Dorothy L. Smith reports on Governor Cox's casino appearance, describing delays at the street crossing, police entry restrictions, and the mixed crowd awaiting Cox and his campaign colleagues. The author notes observations of attendees, from couples to individuals enjoying supper and drinks while waiting for the event to begin.
No More 10 Cent Coffee in Bridgeport List
A state investigation by Chief William P Hazen prompts issuance of fair price lists for self-service restaurants and lunchrooms in Bridgeport. The guide sets prices for coffee, sandwiches, cereals, meats, and specials, with many items below state caps seen in New Haven.
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William P. Hazen
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
New Haven
Bridgeport
Ten Cent Fare Ruling Soon by Public Utilities Commission
In Hartford today an inquiry revealed a likely decision on the Connecticut Company ten cent fare petition by week’s end. New London’s ten cent fare, in effect since October 15, will not delay the ruling. No word yet on an appeal from Hartford regarding the fifty cent gas meter charge.
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Public Utilities Commission
Hartford
Connecticut Company
New London
Cox Speech Highlights on Ireland and League of Nations
Cox declares Irish cause a world tragedy and asserts executive power to present it to the League of Nations. He argues unanimity is needed in the Council and notes European naval arms races while urging America to lead until Europe ceases. He questions turning away from global desolation and shows openness to good reservations.
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League of Nations
Harding
Taft
Europe
Ameri
America
Brother of Coppola Vanishes in Norwalk Mystery
Norwalk Conn October 21 Anthony Coppola cousin of Charles Coppola the jitney driver who vanished years ago remains missing from his parents home at 2 Smith Street. He has been gone seven weeks and police were notified fearing a fate like his cousin’s. Charles Coppola disappeared after a westbound ride in his new car with Arthur W Pratt Pratt later arrested for car theft and sentenced to two years. No trace of Coppola has ever been found.
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Norwalk
Conn
Anthony Coppola
Charles Coppola
Antonio Coppola
Smith Street
Arthur W. Pratt
Pratt
Coppola
New York
Short ton of coal underweights local peddler
Joseph Porofsky of 668 Berkshire Avenue was arrested by Dennis Kelly sealer of weights and measures for short weighing 551 pounds on a ton of anthracite sold to Mrs. Mary Rooze of 114 East Main Street. Bonds set at $100. previous warnings noted.
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Joseph Porofsky
Berkshire Avenue
Dennis Kelly
Mary Rooze
East Main Street
Porofsky
Kelly l
Fire Burns Through London Hop Exchange Treasury Loss
London, Oct 21. A major blaze began last evening in the hop exchange within the borough district and continued to burn this morning. Early estimates place the loss at about 1,000,000 pounds.
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London
London Reports Feeds Lord Mayor MacSwiney During Unconsciousness
Official sources confirm that Cork's Lord Mayor Patrick MacSwiney was fed during unconscious periods. Government and Self-Determination League accounts differ on details, with prison doctors ordered to sustain his life while he opposed nourishment when conscious. The noon bulletin states Brixton officials continued NutriMent administration during delirium.
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London
MacSwiney
Cork
Home Office
Self-Determination League
Brixton
MacSwines
Teague
Great Praise For Men Who Planned Rally
Positive verdicts flowed on the rally's organization with praise for Democratic committee Chairman Cornell and fellow members. Lawrence Gills was lauded as parade marshal, George M. Coughlin excelled as Casino usher, and Lonergan's auto speech drew a rousing outside crowd. Col T J Murphy introduced Lonergan amid noisy welcomes. New York October 21 saw the Logan arriving from Europe with 24 stowaways, setting new records.
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Cornell
Democratic Committee
Lawrence Gills
George M. Coughlin
Congressman Lonergan
Col
T. J. Murphy
Col. Murphy
New York
U. S
Logan
Europe
Cox Raps Critics of Article Ten
Governor Cox denounces critics of Article Ten of the League of Nations in Wilmington as propagating mis representations. He argues Congress alone cannot declare war and that League Council decisions are advisory and require unanimous approval. Cox outlines League operations and notes possible diplomatic remedies while campaigning in Delaware and Maryland.
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Cox
Wilmington
Del
League of Nation
Congress
League
League Council
Delaware
Maryland
Wilson
Baltimore
Record crowds greet Cox Lonergan rally in Connecticut
Over 20 000 people turned out to greet the Democratic candidate for president. Governor Cox and Congressman Lonergan drew vast, enthusiastic audiences in New Haven area. The event featured a grand march, packed Casino Arena, and streets lined with cars and police. Clergy, professionals, and workers attended, with women comprising about half the crowd. Cox endorsed the League of Nations and Ireland’s cause, prompting long applause. Continued on Page Four.
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Lonergan
Cox
Connecticut
State Street
Lawrence J. Gill
Senator Lonergan
Don Seitz
New York “World
Seitz
Governor Cox
League of Nations
Harding
Ireland
Russia demands release of Debs in Soviet terms
Washington Oct 21 The United States disclosed that Soviet Russia has named the release of Eugene V Debs as a desirable condition before Americans now held by Russia are released Under Secretary of State Davis said the demand was part of the Russian position published today.
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Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Russia
Davis
Bridgeport Area Weather Report
Fair tonight and Friday with temperate change and west winds. Central and eastern districts see a summertime weather distribution. Recent showers stretch from Texas to South Dakota and into upper Michigan Maine and Southern Florida. Pleasant morning in eastern districts. temperatures remain above normal east of the Mississippi. Freezing features noted from British Northwest. conditions favor generally fair weather with little temperature change.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Texas
South Dakota
Upper Michigan
Maine
Florida
Misissippi River
British Northwest
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Ida Tarbell
Keane
Warner
Dorothy L. Smith
John Street
Park Avenue
Stening Ie Casino
Ores
Hamburg
Siemens
Miami
Aes Geel AG
Porterhouse
Debs
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