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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

9

Democratic State Ticket Names for Connecticut Offices

The ticket lists U S Senator Augustine Lonergan from Hartford as candidate alongside Governor Rollin A Tyler of Haddam Lieutenant Governor Ernest O Wagner of Salisbury Secretary of the State Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia Treasurer Jamil Marzano of Hartford Comptroller Robert J Walsh of Danbury.

U. S Augustine Lonergan Hartford ernor—Rollin A. Tyler Haddam Ernest O. Wagner Salisbury Fannie Dixon Welch Columbia Jamil Marzano Robert J. Walsh Danpury

Cox Tours Bridgeport Promoting League of Nations

Governor Cox rallied a Bridgeport crowd at the Casino and Arena, urging immediate ratification of the League by the Senate. The turnout, described as the largest in Bridgeport's history, showcased strong belief in the humanitarian cause and the candidate's conviction. The piece urges the city to register enthusiasm so future generations recall the moment without embarrassment.

Bridgeport Middle West New England League of Nations United States Senate Cox League

Census Shows City Population Tops Rural For First Time

The fourteenth census reports 105,683,108 people with 54,816,209 living in incorporated cities of 2,500 or more and 50,866,899 in rural areas. City growth outpaced rural gains 28.6 percent versus 3.1 percent from 1910 to 1920, signaling a shift from farms to towns and a potential rise in food prices unless farm production expands.

Publishing Problems Threaten Postwar British Books

The era after the war is hurting publishers in England as high costs cut book production and markets favor best sellers and technical works. This trend endangers young authors and could impoverish the literary landscape, with the 1920-21 season likely to bring continued trouble for British publishers.

England

Beans humble bean boosts Boston fame and Manchuria

A fragment notes beans and the soya bean enhancing Boston and Manchuria's reputations. It hints at the Far East vegetable industry gaining prominence, but the text is incomplete and unclear on specific events or dates.

Boston Manchuria Far East

Soya Beans Drive Oil Trade Across Manchuria and Dairen

The soya bean, long used as food, is now valued mainly for its lubricating oil. Northern and southern Manchuria grow up to 2 million tons, with Texas-sized acreage. Dairen hosts about 56 mills shipping oil to the United States, which buys roughly 116,600 short tons yearly, concentrated under Japanese control despite Chinese production and American consumption.

Manchuria Texas Dairen America China United States

Near East relief saves over half a million lives

Editorial notes praise the Near East Relief for saving more than 500000 lives in Armenia and Syria, with 54000 infants in orphanages and 110000 children under care. It reports $41000000 in funds managed honestly and notes global wool market shifts and high hotel food profits in Boston.

The Near East America Armenia Syria

Women Admire Cox Personality At Bridgeport Meeting

A crowded Bridgeport gathering awaited Governor Cox with anticipation. After delays and minor disruptions, Cox entered to a thunderous ovation, praised by women for his intelligence and charm while stressing peace, League of Nations, and conservatism alongside remarks by Attorney Robert DeForest and Congressman Lonergan.

Cox William ‘J. Hincks Walter Laxhar Father Komara Robert DeForest David B. King League of Nations Governor Cox Congressman Lonergan

Obituary notices for Tracy Burrell Clarke Blake and others

Obituaries for Mrs Mary Tracy from 540 Warren Street Hartford. funeral tomorrow at Mullins Scott Redgate parlors and Sacred Heart Church with burial at St Michael's cemetery. Also funeral for Cornelius E Burrell city bridges chief from 752 Connecticut Avenue and St Luke's at 2:80. Susan J Clarke funeral yesterday at H E Bishop mortuary 74 Fairfield Avenue with interment Lake View cemetery. Thomas Blake of 372 Gregory Street died yesterday at St Vincent's Hospital with family survivors listed. Frank Harvey Thomas funeral held yesterday from 206 Carroll Avenue and Riverside Cemetery Huntington Conn.

Mary Tracy Warren Street Hartford Mullins, Scott and Redgate Sacred Heart Church St. Michael's Cemetery Cornelius Eb, Burrell Cornelius E. Burrell Connecticut Avenue St. Luke's Mountain Grove Cemetery Susan J. Clarke H. E. Bishop Fairfield Avenue Rev. J. Long Berean Church Lakeview Cemetery Thomas Blake Gregory Street St Vincent's Hospital South End Catherine Wallace Joan Michael Burns Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Frank Harvey Thomas Carroll Avenue Baker Stratford Avenue Davidson Newfield M. Ew Riverside Cemetery Huntington Conn Mullins, Scott & Redgate Golden Hill Street St. Michael's Blake Automobile Cortere Gaibe

Father Ordered to Send Daughter to School

Louis Bako of 88 Columbus Court was ordered in City Court today to enroll his 15 year old daughter in school. The girl, appearing in court, said she preferred work to school, and Bako is father to five children.

Louis Bako Columbus Court Bako

Antique Egg Barrage Sparks City Court Appearance

After a two day probe into two alleged joy riders who assaulted Main Street with ancient eggs, Paul Marks and Morris Walsh were arrested on breach of peace charges. They were released on bonds and face arraignment tomorrow. The heaviest damage hit Albert Zinn's restaurant at 2410 Main Street with 48 eggs thrown. The attackers drove a Chevrolet with license CE6145, listed to John Wolfe of 64 Cannon Street.

Main Street Trade Department Paul Marks Pequowmock Dtrest Morris Walsh Charles Street Albert Zinn Biate Motor Vehicle Department John A EL Wolfe Cannon Street

Busman Parnelli Fined for Reckless Jitney Run

Louis Parnelli of 145 Central Avenue was arraigned in City Court this morning on three counts. He was fined $15 for operating his jitney without licenses driving recklessly and using a restricted route for the bus.

Louis Parnelli Central Avenue

Colored folks meet at casino for opening reception

Thousands of colored residents from across the state gather at the State Street Casino tonight to celebrate the opening of a new colored fraternity building on Main Street. A parade led by a military band precedes the reception with representatives from state colored fraternal societies participating.

State Street New Colored Fraternity Main Street F. Grey New Haven Marhal Cap Biggs Maron Hertford

Poisoned Candy Sent to Actress in New York Theatre

Peggy O Neil, an actress, says a box of chocolates sent anonymously to her dressing room contained arsenic and strychnine. She became ill during a Savoy Theatre performance about a month earlier and has returned to the cast. Police and details of the anonymous delivery remain under investigation.

London Peggy O'Neil Savoy Theatre

Peril Seen If Harding Wins Says Peabody

New York banker George Foster Peabody, former Democratic National Committee treasurer, warns of grave danger if Senator Harding becomes president. He calls Harding's polished manner dangerous and urges voters to reject the Republican choice amid constitutional responsibilities and powerful presidency. He contests Republicans and party leaders for allowing such a decision by a Senate group.

New York George Foster Peabody Democratic National Committee United States Senator Harding Hardine Mr. Peabody Doges of Venice Council of ‘Ten Harding White House Republican Party George Harvey Springfeld

Gloom on Republican HQ as Cox influence questions rise

Reports from Republican headquarters show doubt growing after a large crowd applauded Governor Cox but insiders say the outlook is bleak. Betting odds on Harding’s state win slipped from 7 to 1 to even, while collectors struggle and assessors predict record levies to fund campaigns. Ballard’s treasurer period is cited as prior contributions sent to Hartford.

Cox Harding Ballard Hartford

$50 Fine Over Bennett Demurrer

A City court judge under Judge Bartlett overruled a demurrer by counsel for Frank Bennett of 64 Lee Avenue. Bennett, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, received a minimum $50 fine and served notice of an appeal. The editor commented on Senator Harding’s Baltimore remarks about one man government, asserting Harding favors no man’s government.

Frank Bennett Lee Avenue Bartlett Bennett Harding Baltimore

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Democratic James M. Cox Australia Gallagher State College of Agricuture Ithica, Y Progres Samuel Gompers Gov. Cox Busman N. N. Williams H. Regusters Frederick Arrington Vincent Clinton W. Jones William Jackson W. C. Corker William Francis George C. Burfort Jesse Jackson Milton Wilhoite George Murry Harold Whiting Hey Kearney George Sisco Robert Smith John Clark Edward Riley T. E. Moyers J. R. Farrar Robert L. Brown A. Storms F_ Fields Walter Williams J. H. Culivan Isaac Monroe Robert Bust J. A. Balfour Thomas Cook W. C. Piper LEKAS Sullivan Pvt George Lekas United States Marine, Corps Waster Street Marine’ Corps Maine 26Th Division Ings Clinton Avenue Bridgeport Savings Bank Stratford Barnum Ave Lamson Fairfield Ave Gidsep Manufacturing Corporation Ebherrance Gias Park Place Peter T. Brennan William St. City Guy Board of Contract Suply City Hall East Washington Ave East Washington Avenue Cormission Huntington Road Cor Atham St William St Gisto Howian Livingstone Place Warren St Barnum Center St Bedewick St Gaus Bennett Demurrer Meigs & Cos Women Chilcren
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