Outcry Over MacSwiney Funeral Move Sparks Irish Tensions
London and Cork newspapers condemn Britain's decision to ship Terence MacSwiney's body from Dublin to Cork for funeral rites. Violence erupts in Cork as Black and Tans loot liquor shops, while Templemore suffers property damage amid national anger at the government’s handling of the lord mayor's coffin.
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London
Cork
Black and Tan
MacSwiney
Tng
Terence MacSwiney
Dublin
Ark
Daily Herald
Daily News
J. R. Clynes
Imer
Black and Tans
Ireland
Holymesq
Erin
Ork
American schooner Esperanto leads Walifax regatta in first fisherman's race
Oct 30 Halifax harbor reports the American schooner Esperanto and Canadian Delawanna contest the International Fisherman's Regatta. Esperanto quickly gains on Delawanna, leading by a minute by 9:50 after leg two, with close racing through multiple marks and sail adjustments.
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Walifax
N. S
Esperanto
Delawanna
Halifax Harbor
Hoth
Point Pleasant
Harebor
Deawlanna
Island
Gloucester
Welch
Imad
Marty
Reperanto
Wilson relapse reports denied by doctor
Washington reports that President Wilson suffered a relapse were denied by Dr. Gary T. Grayson his personal physician He said Grayson was at home and Wilson appeared as usual when last seen at night The White House also said there were no signs of worsening and Grayson had not been at the executive mansion during the night
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Washington
Wilson
Gary T. Grayson
Grayson
White House
Executive Mansion
Bomb Found In New York Station
A lraded bomb made from a three inch shell head and copper tubing with shrapnel and fuse was found in a taxi drive at Pennsylvania Station. Police say it would be extremely dangerous and the Bureau of Combustibles is investigating seating.
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New York
Pennsylvania Station
Bureau of Combustibnes
Station Master Goes To California
Peter F. Hunt station agent at the railroad depot plans a three week vacation in California. Upon leaving today he found a handsome traveling bar on his desk as a token of esteem from the station employees, a gesture that greatly touches him.
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Peter F. Hunt
California
Voting machines prepared forElection day setup
Voting machines are located at city voting places and will be inspected and reset today. Ballots go on machines tomorrow with final inspection Monday, then keys handed to Moderators. Officials must be at polling places by 4 45 a m for 5 30 a m opening. Harry Shapiro of 1215 North avenue fined $5 and costs in City court for unreasonable use of public arrests as a parking place.
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Harry
Veterans Appeal for Jos J Devine in Probate Judge race
A bipartisan letter from ex servicemen urges Bridgeport voters to elect Joseph J Devine for Judge of Probate on November 2. It details Devine front line service in World War I at Verdun and Belleau Wood, his Croix de Guerre, and his legal career in Bridgeport.
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Jos
J. Devine
Chateau Thierry
Bridgeport
Joseph J. Devine
Paige
Devine
Plattsboro Barracks
Artillery
France
17Th Field Artillery
Verdun
Belleau Woods
Who is He A Visionary Businessman On Main Street
A riddle describes a man with vision who improves others' sight without being a teacher. He is a businessman located on Main Street. Identification must be written and mailed to the Times Office. The first correct identification will be paid.
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Main Street
Times Office
Foster Photo Mystery Puzzles Town Identity
The Times portrait remained a sticker as many guessed Hawara Foster of Foster, Besse Co. but only Carl Beck, a Main Street businessman, identified him. Several other guesses proved incorrect.
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Times
Hawara Foster
Foster, Besse Co
Main Street
Carl Beck
Owner knew pole unsafe in deadly Spruce Street incident
Morris Markowitz testified during a coroner inquiry that Morris J. Schwartz owner of the tenement at 207 Spruce Street had been informed of the pole’s unsafe condition before it fell, killing 11 year old Samuel Dedosky. He said another pole had fallen previously on the same spot.
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Morris J. Schwartz
Spruce Street
Samuel Dedosky
Morris Markowitz
John P. Phelan
Markowitz
Inquest Begun On Mrs Marshall Death
Coroner John J. Phelan opened an inquest into the death of Mrs Gertrude A. Marshall at 1 Stratford Avenue. She died after her car collided head on with a trolley car in Stratford on Thursday night.
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Marshall
Gertrude A. Marshall
Stratford Avenue
John J. Phelan
Stratford
Walsh Endorses Lonergan for U S Senate in Hartford Telegram
Frank P. Walsh, Irish cause leader and envoy chairman, telegraphed Hartford to endorse Augustine Lonergan for the United States Senate. He cited Lonergan as a progressive figure, defender of workers, and proponent of self determination for peoples of the world, noting Connecticut support and cross party appeal. The message urged Lonergan’s campaign alignment with domestic welfare and American interests.
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Hartford
Frank P. Welsh
America
Philadelphia
Irish Race League
Ireland
Augustine Lonergan
United States Senate
Thomas J. Spellacy
Walsh
Connecticut
Mr. Lonergan
United States
Lonergan
Bridgeport Faces Large State Tax Quota Payment
Auditor Keating received notice from the State Tax Commissioner that Bridgeport must pay a State tax of 148 577 31 and a Military tax of 4 966 37 by November. Bridgeport’s share is the largest in the county and over half the county’s total tax. The city may issue notes to raise funds, with 43 000 already allocated for the Military tax, leaving 965 37 to raise. Aldermen will be asked to authorize borrowing and resolutions at the next meeting.
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Keating
Office
State Tax Commissioner
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Park City club to host election night celebration
Park City Council No. 16 plans a monster celebration at the club base on Washington avenue next Tuesday evening for members and lady friends. An elaborate program includes dancing entertainment and refreshments with an usher to be installed and election returns announced between dances. A buffet lunch will be served by a renowned caterer. The entertainment committee includes John L. Hanley chairman Peter A. Clark John Hawkins and Peter A. Boy.
Poisoned by gas on sidewalk incident at 179 Golden Hill Street
Andrew Johnson of 179 Golden Hill Street escaped death when his bedroom filled with illuminating gas. He crawled to the stairs and onto the street, was aided by a passerby, and treated by Dr. B J Coyle before being sent to St Vincent's Hospital. Four other residents in the same dwelling were affected earlier.
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Andrew Johnson
Golden Hall Street
Johnson
B. J. Coyle
St. Vincents Hospital
Golden Hill Street
Man Held Five Months After Walker Cafe Theft
William Carpenter of 534 Howard, once janitor at the Walker cafe on Howard avenue and State street, returned to town and was arrested by Det. Tom Malone for allegedly stealing $200 from the Walker case last June. He was arraigned in City court and held on $500 bond until Monday morning.
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William Carpenter
Howard
Walker Cafe
Howard Avenue
State Street
Arth
Tom Malone
Sen
Walker
Bridgeport Factories Plan Half Day For Election Voting
Large Bridgeport plants intend half day closures or noon closing on Election Day to enable workers to vote. The Bridgeport Brass and U M factories announce half days, while Max Ams will stay closed all day. Some shops allow voting during work, others stay open, reducing pre and post shift rush.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Brass Company
U. M
Max Ams
West End
Driver Fined $10 for Faulty Brakes in Bridgeport
John H. Morrison of Newark was fined $10 and costs after his auto truck with faulty brakes crashed into a jitney bus at Fairfield avenue and Water street. Patrolman Dempsey arrested Morrison as he traveled from Boston toward Newark. Morrison admitted knowing the brakes were faulty but planned repairs in Newark.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Bartlett
John H. Morrison
Newark
N. J
Morrison
Dempsey
Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
Boston
John Fabri
Jjudge
Wesleyan Faculty Backs Cox in Straw Vote
In Middletown on Oct 30 the Wesleyan faculty held a straw poll with 56 members voting. Of 45 ballots, Cox received 29 votes, Harding 14, and Christian Science 2. On the League of Nations, 41 members supported it.
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Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan
Gov. Cox
Cox
Harding
Christianson
League of Nations
Burglary at Saloon Nets Thief Cash and Cigars
In Bridgeport burglars forced an entrance to James Mullaney’s cafe at 815 Brewster Street and stole several boxes of Havanas and between 35 and 40 dollars from the till. Police report the culprits ignored near beer and fled. Stamford notes report a car collision injuring George O Connor at Fairfield and West avenues. Coroner confirms the death of John Johnsfell from a fall on October 25. An unidentified man, about 36, was struck and killed on the New Haven line. the body lies in Stamford Morgue.
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Bridgeport
James Mullaney
Brewster’ Street
George O'Connor
Stamford
Fairfield and
West Avenues
B. J. Coyle
John Johnsfell
John J. Phelan
New Haven
City Clocks To Fall Back At 2 A M Sunday
Police guard events as Bridgeport prepares for daylight saving time. Mayor Wilson interprets the ordinance to set clocks back at 2 A M on Sunday rather than Monday, aligning local law with other cities after an amendment changed the date to October 31 without hour details.
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Wilson
Bridgeport
Police parade and inspection schedule announced
Local police assemble at headquarters for the annual inspection and parade this afternoon. Special police will be inspected separately without uniforms and will not participate in the parade. Officers guard the city during municipal events as Lieutenant Wagner of the Second Precinct retires November 1 with no successor named.
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Stanley
Wagner
Vaschalti Not a War Hero in Bridgeport Case
Police investigators flag John Vaschalti of 291 South Avenue as an alleged war hero hoaxer. Records show he never served in France and previously evaded the draft by fleeing to Fairfield. He was detained at Camp Monroe Virginia for hospital duty and is now under care at Hillside Home after a nervous breakdown and mental instability.
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Bridgeport
Bureau of Investigation
John Vaschalti
291
South Avenue
Vaschaki
France
Fairfield
Camp Monroe
Virginia
Hillside Home
Depot cuts hours for some workers
The depot will not lay off staff but will revert employees who have worked more than eight hours to a flat eight hour schedule, reducing their pay accordingly. The change targets those earning overtime, while overall employment remains intact.
Deserted raft from Newport wreck found near Fort Adams
A raft believed linked to the Cape Fear wreck washed ashore near Fort Adams. Newport officials opened an inquiry into the collision with the City of Atlanta in Narragansett Bay. Fifteen crew survived, three injured, as rescue ships continued patrols for others missing.
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Newport
R. L
Cape Fear
Fort Adams
United States Shipping Card
City of
Providence
Norfolk
Castle Hill
Newport Shore
Rose Island
Maes
Atlanta
Henry Higgins
B. K. Holmes
Sakin Pasquale
Holmes
Garfield
Eros
Halloween parade route set with strict policing plan
The parade tonight follows Main Street to State and Park Avenue to Broad Street with Elm Street as the dismissal point. Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan announced strict conduct rules, no rough stuff or nuisances, and arrests for violators. A strong arm squad and 47 detectives will patrol to prevent pickpockets and rowdyism, with traffic control at corners and parking at the Plaza for those arriving from nearby towns.
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Hallowe'en
Main Street
North Avenue
State
Park Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Elm Street
Patrick J. Flanagan
Flanagan
Walker
John H. Regan
D. M. Read Wins First Prize for Window Display
The D. M. Read Company received first prize for the most attractive window judged today. The scene showed a barnyard with straw pumpkins and cornstalks, a farmerette shelling corn, and a harvest moon with stars in the background. The American Hardware store window took second prize with witches and ghosts around a fireplace reading the Book of Fate.
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D. M. Read Company
Meigs & Co
Smith-Mu
Carl Beck & Sons
Frank Daceby
Gale Electric Co
United Tluminating Co
Howland Dry Goods Co
Dryeox Rubber Co
Cox asks if Harvey will be given a Cabinet place
Governor Cox demanded in Chicago if Senator Harding pledged a Cabinet post to George Harvey, creator of the Immaculate Conception cartoon, citing a midnight meeting in Room 404 of the Blackstone Hotel and alleging an oligarchic nomination process. Harvey, a Washington neighbor of Senator Brandegee, is named as a close friend.
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Governor Cox
Senator Harding
George Harvey
Mr. Harvey
Harvey
Blackstone Hotel
Chicago
Senators Lodge
New
Smoot, Watson
Boies Penrose
Washington
Frank B. Brandegee
Weather Forecast for New Haven Area
Forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls for fair and warmer conditions Sunday with light west winds. The western high pressure ridge shifts to a circular center over Tennessee, bringing low seasonal temperatures to southern regions. Frosts reported in Alabama and Georgia. pleasant weather east of the Rockies continues.
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New Haven
Tehnessee
Alavaima
Georgia
Qetover
Rocky Mountains
Colo
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Brideport
Fred K. J. Adams
Vincent L. Keating
Arthur Bennett William S. Lyhne
Philo C. Calhoun
Angus
McKay James W. Morrell
Foster
Frank P. Walsh
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