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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
9
A terse OCR fragment shows an address line for the Chicago Ess PHONG Editorial Department located at Barnum 1287 Bridgeport Connecticut. No additional context or article content is readable.
The Democratic slate lists U. S. Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford and Governor Rollin A. Tyler of Haddam with Lieutenant Governor Ernest O. Wagner of Salisbury. Secretary of the State Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia faces Treasurer Emil Maraano of Hartford and Comptroller Albert J. Walsh of Danbury.
The piece lauds Lord Mayor MacSwiney and hunger strike martyrdom as a profound, self sacrifice for Ireland. It argues such voluntary suffering inspires freedom aims, urges Britain to let Ireland go free, and links the case to Woodrow Wilson era peace principles and a broader call for lasting world peace.
The article explains how war disrupted flax supplies and pushed linen prices to historic highs. It notes Russia supplied about 80 percent of flax for linen, with Belgium and France also major sources, while Ireland, France, and Belgium face crop shortfalls and export embargoes. Prices have surged from $270 to $2,600 per ton, with Belgian and French mills seeking up to $6,000.
Strong flax prices spur wider planting across regions previously unused and expand production in heavily grown areas. Argentina reportedly cultivates about 3,000,000 acres but currently uses only seed while straw remains underutilized for linen. Introducing expert handling could add up to 500 million dollars to national wealth at current prices.
The piece notes a Louisiana governor appeal to ginners to shut down for thirty days to prop up cotton prices amid threats of gin destruction. It reports Republicans lining up for Cox, plus Norristown Times endorsing Cox and Roosevelt. It mentions a Massachusetts town with 789 voters nearly split by gender and predicts possible Bridgeport impacts. It cites heavy Colorado snow and looming colder weather.
Savinet arrives to address voters in two events in Pembroke and Warner Institute. A grand street parade with music and red fire will move through East Side streets at 7 PM. Secretary Wilson speaks at St John’s hall, then at Warner Institute with local candidates and a leading woman speaker to follow.
John Henry Daskam of Bridgeport Connecticut denounces the Republican National Committee’s anti League of Nations campaign as propaganda of distortion and untruth. He envelopes a $50 contribution to the Democratic National Committee and states he will vote for Cox and Roosevelt, noting his Lincoln era independence and a shift to uphold national honor.
Pending inquest details of funeral arrangements and body transport to Cork remain unresolved. The body lies in Brixton prison mortuary in a coarse brown Franciscan habit. Ubicazo to Have Parade. Chicago plans a massive rally and mass meeting at the Coliseum for Terence MacSwiney the hunger striking Cork Lord Mayor who died in Brixton prison. A high mass funeral is set for Holy Name Cathedral at 9 30 Saturday morning. A City Council meeting will consider condolence resolutions for the widow and relatives with MANNIX to preside.
London crowds prepare a grand funeral for Terence MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork who died after a 74 day hunger strike An immense Sinn Fein turnout is expected Archbishop Mannix will assist at St George Cathedral with a high requiem mass Solemn procession will honor Ireland with no music police guard to ensure order
Irish sympathizers in Boston will march in a muffled drum parade honoring Terence MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork followed by church services. Cardinal O Connell expected to lead a solemn requiem at Holy Cross cathedral.
In Kenova West Virginia Governor Cox wraps up his campaign urging support for the League of Nations. He cites church labor and women as united in backing the League and credits former President Taft for predicting the current momentum. He notes miners in the mountains and Republican tensions over women voters.
Charges of breach of the peace and assault against Victor Kareaz were nolled in City court after he paid costs. Kareaz, of 17 Andover Street, had been arrested following a clash with jitney driver Peter DeRosa of 648 Beechwood Avenue at the Fairfield and Howard Avenue corner as they argued over alleged cutting in and loss of prospective passengers. The altercation drew passengers to the street as the men stepped out to settle the dispute.
New Haven Conn Oct 26 Dr W Frost city health officer of Waterbury was indicted by the grand jury in the US district court on narcotic law violations. Frost appeared with counsel and pleaded guilty before Judge Thomas. Case adjourned. Bonds set at 1000 dollars. No further details released.
John R. Commons lauds Gov. Cox for expansive reforms in Ohio across education prisons health and finances. The Evening Post contrasts Cox with Harding and discusses Coxes role in Roosevelt era progressivism urging bold domestic leadership and signaling strong progressive support.
The Ordinance committee submitted a measure to the Board of Aldermen after a majority favored changing North and South Main routes for better access. The ordinance takes effect immediately detailing the new route via Terminal Broad John Middle Congress Housatonic East Washington Madison Wayne Savoy North Main and Bethany Chapel, designed to improve jitney service and eliminate the need to reach Water Street.
Philip Gerard Edward Bachellor and Savitt Kingshold residents of this city were arrested by Stamford police at oclock this morning and held for a local transfer. They were found with a Chevrolet touring believed stolen from George A Coulter’s garage at 816 North Avenue last night after 10. Times Want Ade Use.
The document lists dropped American and British suits involving American & British Manufacturing, George W McNear Co of California and New Idrna Quicksilver Co of Wyoming, with two cases in Fairfield County and two in Providence Rhode Island. It notes a $250 000 mortgage to cover an attachment and details arranged bankruptcy proceedings for Fausto Arrendondo in Bridgeport with creditors meeting on November 5 1920. Funeral notices for Patrick Dal Burk Willey and Annie Bly Willey follow with service details and cemetery interment at St Michael's.
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