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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

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Ryan Attacks Cartoon of Cox as Sacrilegious

Allan A. Ryan, fresh from Wall Street success with Stutz, subscribes 25,000 to the Cox campaign fund to expose alleged desecration in Harvey’s Weekly cartoons. He cites a Cox caricature on a ladder labeled Public Confidence and a profane caption, pledging support to defeat the League of Nations critics and back the Democratic cause. The letter to Democratic National Committee Chairman White declares campaigns financed by secret donors help Christian civilization and urges voters to rebuke the cartoonists and their backers.

New York Allan A. Ryan Wall Street Stutz Cox Campaien Fund Harvey's Weekly Se Aior Harding Chicco Ryan Chairman White Democratic National Committee Mr. White George Ilarvey Jarvey Gov. Cox George Harvey Uncle Bum Harvey Wil- Jason League of Nations Immaculate Conception Republican Party

Cox Jubilant Over Reports En Route With Governor Cox

Governor Cox travels through West Virginia Ohio and Indiana confident that his position on Article X of the League of Nations will aid his campaign mop up with a week left before the election. Reports from Chairman White and Ed H Moore cheer him on as he moves toward home.

Cox Hiron W. Va Chatrman White Ed H. Moore James M. Cox West Virginia Ohio Indiana League of Nations

Armenians Rout Turkish Forces Near Etchmiadzin

Constantinople Oct 25 The Armenians have repelled Turkish Nationalists on the plains at the foot of Mount Ararat near Etchmiadzin, the seat of the chief patriarch. Georgia sent an ultimatum to the Turks and Tartars demanding withdrawal from Georgia frontiers and halt threats to Batum on the Black Sea.

Constantinople A. P Mount Ararat Etchmiadzin Georgia Batum Black Sea

Death of Brigadier General Rush C Hawkins at 89

New York city reports Brigadier General Rush C Hawkins died at St Vincent's hospital from a fractured skull after being struck by a car on Fifth Avenue. The Civil War commander of Hawkins Zouaves was 89 years old.

New York Rush C. Hawkins St. Vincent’s Hospital Fifth Avenue

Hand Broken in Junior Football Game

Harold Morauk of 709 Martin Street suffered a possible fracture of the right hand while playing football with Lenox Juniors against Fairfield Juniors yesterday. He was treated at the Emergency Room this morning by Dr. B. J. Ft.

Lenox Fairfield Harold Morauk Martin Street B. J. FT

Cox Winner Predicted From White House Reports

Washington October 25 reports from Kentucky Indiana Ohio Connecticut Delaware and Maine reached the White House predicting Governor Cox victory for the first time since the election began. Early returns were said to be most favorable.

Washington Cox White House Kentucky Indiana Ohio Connecticut Delaware

Fairfield to Host Real Old-Time Rally With Speakers

Fairfield Conn October 25 Democrats rally with a parade and a trump corps red flags and all the fixins will be in Sherman Hall at eight. Don S Ceitz and Countess Turczynowice will speak. Ceitz from Cos Cob is NY World business manager and an informed critic. Turczynowice known for her book When the Prussians Came to Poland and crowd appeal.

Fairfield Conn Fairfield Ia Sherman Hall Don Ceitz Ana Countess Turexynowice Seite Cos Cob Poland

Hose Fire Mystery In Boston Water Department Test

Boston on October 25 reports flames spurting from a water hose during a test of large motor pumping engines. The hose, standard issue to the department and the National Board of Fire Underwriters, developed flames at two engine connections, burning holes on the outside. Commissioner John R. Murphy suggests friction sparks from hose elongation and contraction under high pressure as a possible cause.

Boston Department National Board of Fire Underwriters Fie John R. Murphy

Ten Injured In Ship Explosion Cherbourg

A wireless despatch from Cherbourg says ten passengers were injured when an explosion occurred aboard the French liner France en route from Cherbourg to New York on Saturday. Tugs went out to bring back the wounded. details of the blast were not disclosed.

Cherbourg France New York

Held for trial in auto crash on Lexington avenue

The City court continued the case of William Hales and Cynthia Robinson after a street brawl on Lexington avenue. Hales and Robinson remain hospitalized after alleged stab wounds. Holmes and the Robinson husband were among those charged. bonds set at 500 dollars for Holmes and 100 dollars for Mrs. Robinson.

William Hales Lexington Avenue Cynthia Robinson Highlind Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Robinson Holmes Colored Are Charged With Assault and Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Robinson

Busman Denies 50 Dollar Bill Charge In Court

Edward E B Sloneri a jitnog driver of 491 Park street was arrested after a passenger said he gave a fifty dollar bill by mistake for a one dollar fare and Sloneri testified he had no knowledge of taking the larger bill. The case was continued for police investigation. Margaret Schaffer of 720 Arctic street suffered an appendicitis attack at Seaside Park and was treated at Emergency hospital then moved to St Vincent's hospital.

Edward EB. Sloneri Park Street Sloneri Seaside Park Margaret Schaeffer Arctic Street B. J. Coyle St. Vincent's Hospital

Read School Diphtheria Cultures Ordered

Health Officer Dr William H Coon ordered facial throat cultures for all pupils in three Read school grades after three diphtheria cases emerged in a week. He expects to locate a carrier and says the situation is not cause for alarm given the mild conditions and precautionary testing.

Read School North Avenue Wiliam H. Coon

Kresge fire not incendiary says Johnson

Chief Daniel Johnson reports the Kresge Five and Ten store fire likely not incendiary in origin though cause remains under study. Wiring examined shows no defect and damage about $600. Fire started in receiving dept and spread upward, quickly controlled by firefighters. Additional blaze at 257 Courtland Street due to defective fireplace. Police and fire officials investigate possible citywide firebug activity amid several recent fires.

Johnson Kresge Lawrence T. Gallagher Courtlana Street Roth Baking Company Hancock and Pine [Street Robert Hoffman Bly

Tugs Weather Bound In Harbor Overnight

Three tons of soft coal for Eastern ports were in the charge of tugs Eugene Trughes Hockendaqua and the Charles McWilliams weather bound in the harbor overnight. Five of the barges were consigned to six parties in the city.

Eugene Trughes Hockendaqua Charles McWilliams

Fairfield Child Struck by Auto in Street Accident

Five year old John Marry of Tunxis Hill road Fairfield was struck by a car driven by Morris A Geers of Fairfield. He sustained internal injuries and a possible fracture of the right hip, and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital after treatment at the Emergency hospital. Isadore Feldstein of 634 Pembroke street had his auto license case continued. police warned him to secure a license, following a minor crash at Grand street and North Washington avenue.

Whle John Marry Tunxis Hill Road Fairfield Morris A. Geers Fie St. Vincent's Hospital Isadore Feldstein Pembroke Street Grand Street Washington Avenue

Alderman Brown Disputes Voting Machine Demonstrator Pay

Alderman Arthur Brown chairman of the Voting Machine committee says two Democratic demonstrators and one Republican billed for services as demonstrators on city voting machines shown in the fall. He accepts $105 claim by Albert Thorme the Republican but rejects the two Democrats Frankley and Louis Portelance as not hired by him. They were said to be selected by Town Chairman John A. Cornell and appointed by Mayor Wilson, each seeking $70.

Arthur Brown Aldermen Brown Albert Thorme Frankley Louis Portelance John A. Cornell Wilson

Who Is He Your Identification Must Be S Writing

The notice requests the recipient to bring or mail identification to the Times Office. It states the person making the first ren tification under the rules will be paid.

Times Office

No Contest On Saturday Mixup Skips Prize

A Saturday profile mixup led readers to misidentify photos by description rather than the profiles. The error caused no contest prize to be awarded as the correct contest description was mistaken, and even the profile selector was fooled by the miscaption.

Bozeman fights extradition in White Plains court

Lieut. Fred A. Bozeman of the Burns Detective Agency faces extradition from Mount Kisco New York after a bench warrant in Bridgeport for assault on Frank Cozza. He posted bonds to guarantee appearance in White Plains and a civil damages hearing is set for next Friday. A body writ could be issued if he dodges proceedings.

Fred A. Bozeman Burns Detective Agency Frank Virelli State Police Criminal Court of Common Pleas Frank Cozza Broadstreet White Plains N.Y Bozeman Bridgeport Common Pleas Burns Mount Kisco N. Y Connecticut Superior Court Boveman

British Coal Strike Settled Report

London reports say the great British coal strike has been settled with miners winning a victory though cabinet talks continue to show a drawn compromise. In Athens King Alexander's condition worsens with heart failure and suffocation.

London Federation of Miners Cabinet Wer Athens Alexander

Reckless driving case nolle entered city court

Jacob Antonvitch of 250 Sixth Street faced reckless driving charges after a Saturday mishap with a horse and wagon on East Main Street. A separate arrest saw John Vivalocane of 200 North Washington Avenue charged with operating a motorcycle without a license and released to await tomorrow’s City Court appearance.

Nolle Jacob Antonvitch Sixth Street East Main Street John Vivalocane North Washington Avenue

MacSwiney Dies After Hunger Strike At Brixton Jail

London October 25 Terence MacSwiney Sinn Fein Lord Mayor of Cork Ireland died in Brixton jail after a hunger strike begun August 12 He was unconscious at the end and a martyr to Ireland's liberty His death follows prolonged protests and international concern over British policy toward Irish prisoners.

London Terence MacSwiney Sinn Fein Cork Ireland Brixton Father Dominic Dominic MacSwiney Arthur O'Brien Irish Self-Determination League O'Brien England Brixton Jail Infirmary Brixton Jail Michael Fitzgerald Get House of Commons Hamar Greenwood Fitzgerald Sinn Lloyd George Mamar Greenwood Lucerne Switzerland Edward Carson

Mayor to Preside at Aldermen Meeting Tonight

Mayor Wilson has returned and will preside as the Board of Aldermen meets tonight. Most business is routine but the Broad Street extension is expected to be revisited. A report on funds may prompt a vote, with the mayor urging attendance. no ordinance committee report on jitney bus routing changes.

Wilson Board of Aldermen Broad Street

Bound Over On Charge Of Theft In City Court

William Willis and Walter Benson, both colored, of 534 Water streets, bound over to December term of the Criminal Superior Court on charges of stealing a gold watch from Mike Weed of 89 Slate street. Bonds set at $200 each. A nol pros entered in William Tones case, also colored, linked to the alleged theft. Willis earlier faced theft charges involving $14 from Vincent Bros. Coal Co and was fined $25 and costs.

William Willis Walter Benson Water Streets Mike Weed Slate Street Bartlett Criminal Superior Court Nolse William Tones Willis Vincent Bros. Coal Company

$15 For Argument With Policeman Charged

Joseph Demas of Railroad avenue faced three counts in City court this morning. He was fined $5 for assault and $10 for resisting arrest after his apprehension by Officer McGarigle. Demas, who admitted tipping a few in a Railroad avenue saloon, told the world he wasn’t afraid of any cop in Bridgeport. The case went to the law as Bridgeport’s peace custodian presided by a portly officer.

Joseph Demas Railroad Avenue McGarigle Demas Hooch Dennis Bridgeport

Arm Break in Auto Cranking Accident at Connecticut Seaview

John Shea of 622 Newfield Avenue sustained a fracture of the right arm yesterday afternoon while attempting to crank an automobile at the corner of Connecticut and Seaview avenues. The broken bone was set by Dr. J. J. Coyle of the Emergency hospital.

John Shea Newfield Avenue Connecticut Seaview J. J. Coyle

I MacSwiney Imprisoned Repeatedly in Cork and England

Terence MacSwiney, active in Cork politics, faced multiple imprisonments from 1816 to August 12 of the cited year. He was detained or deported to England on several occasions for seditious speech and political activity, with periods of release and subsequent re arrest. He endured health declines and continued exile.

Terence MacSwiney Cork Wakefield England Ireland Belfast

Dublin Grieves Over MacSwiney

Dublin records deep sorrow after the death of Cork's Lord Mayor MacSwiney in Brixton prison London. The city planned half mast though Mansion House was held by British troops. Mourning spread citywide as prayers rose in churches and a somber mood pervaded the capital.

Dublin MacSwiney Cork Brixton Prison London Mansion House

Troops Raid South Ireland After MacSwiney Death

Dublin reports a large British troop operation across South Ireland launched today following news of the death of Terente MacSwiney. The actions come as crowds react to the news and authorities respond to the unrest.

South Ireland Dublin Terente MacSwiney

Both to Blame in Assault Case

Charles Kamorski of 577 Gregors street was arrested for allegedly assaulting Albert Brankins of 418 Jackson avenue. In City Court the judge ruled both were equally to blame. Brankins was arrested and both cases were nolled on payment of costs.

Charles Kamorski Gregors Street Albert Brankins Jackson Avenue Kamorski Crankins Brankins Arrrest

Can Never Conquer Ireland Griffith Says

Arthur Griffith of Sinn Fein denounces British policy toward Ireland from Dublin claiming England aims to blockade and starve the nation. He cites Irish suffering, calls for American press presence, and asserts the Irish nation will endure amid brute militarism and punitive measures.

Ireland Griffith Dublin Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein Irish Republic E. de Valera United States England America Iceland Sir Hamar Greenwood Karl Curzon Commons Debade Hamar Greenwood O'Dwyer Bansha Counse Ireiaha

Weather forecast for New Haven area and region

The bulletin notes unsettled conditions from 8 p.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Tuesday with light local showers possible in New Haven and vicinity. Connecticut expects unsettled weather with showers and minimal temperature change, driven by disturbances over the St Lawrence Valley and the lower Mississippi Valley, and mild temperatures east of the Rocky Mountains.

New Haven Conn Connecticut St. Lawrence Valley Lake Region New England Mississippi Valley Texas Ohio Rocky Mountains

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Sacreligious TA. Rya Sen. Hawkins Busman Bill Chargh Board OF Health The Elks Circumson Department I MacSwiney Mac Swiney
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