Democratic State Ticket Announced for Connecticut Race
The slate lists U. S. Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford and Governor Rollin Tyler of Haddam with other statewide offices. It includes Lieutenant Governor Ernest Wagner, Mrs Fannie Welch as of Columbia for state, Emil Marzano for Treasurer, Albert Walsh for Comptroller, Harry Platt for Congress in the 4th District, and district and local nominees Brongrain Gallagher Clark Clancy Silverstone Devine. The Bridgeport Probate District covers Bridgeport Trumbull Easton and Monroe.
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U. 8
Augustine Lonergan
Hartford
Rollin A. Tyler
Haddam
Ernest O. Wagner
Salisbury
Fannie Dixon Welch
Columbia
Emil Marzano
aAlbert J. Walsh
Danbury
Harry J. Platt
Trumbull
Joseph F. Brongrain
Lawrence T. Gallagher
George B. Clark
Frank J. Clancy
Harry Silverstone
Joseph J. Devine
Bridgeport
Easton
Monros
Election Prophets Warn Against Predictions
The piece argues against political prophets Sullivan and Lawrence and warns voters to ignore election forecasts. It notes that prediction accuracy is random, with half of guesses likely to be wrong, and urges voters to choose by conscience and ballot.
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United States
Mark Sullivans
David Lawrences
Sullivan
Lawrence and
Halloween customs praised as ancient and festive
The article notes Halloween traditions blend ancient rituals with modern prankish celebration. It describes divination, spirits, and signs guiding single people to glimpse future mates, while the night offers harmless fantasy and refreshment from daily life. May Halloween and witches endure.
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Glendower
Bridgeport debt reform urged by boosters
Senators and aldermen are urged to curb city extravagance by stopping debt at the source. The argument targets Hartford bond approvals tied to Bridgeport’s legislators and calls for electing Democratic aldermen to cut expenditures and favor economy.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Board of Aldermen
Campaign Refers to Moral Issue in Nation's League Vote
In a closing volley of rhetoric the piece compares the current campaign to Lincolnian stakes and urges every voter to read the Covenant of the League of Nations before casting ballots. It frames the choice as a referendum on whether the U S will join world powers or pursue isolation.
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Ince
Lincoln
United States
League of Nations
The Importance of Aldermen Electing Aldermen
The Democratic ticket offers solid nominees pledged to city economy and debt control. Notable candidate James F. Somers, a well known businessman, seeks the First district, with many Republicans open to change, urging thoughtful citizens to support the aldermanic slate.
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James F. Somers
A Policy Versus A Riot Behind Cox and Harding
The piece contrasts Cox's League minded programme with Hardings blank approach. It argues Cox offers clear leadership and safeguards for immediate League entry and domestic reconstruction, while Harding lacks defined principles, unity, and a lead able to unite factions. It warns electing Harding risks prolonged foreign policy delay and party strife.
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Harding
America
Europe
Union
Republican Party
Hiram Johnson
Brandegee
League
Borah
Wadworth
Johnson
Wadsworth
New York Evening Post
Noted Surge of Women Nominees in Upcoming Elections
New York Oct 30 The national and state elections on November 2 will feature a record number of women nominees and candidates from about a score of parties. Federal and state contests include Senate and House races with multiple party tickets and many states electing governors.
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New York
Congress
Electoral College
Wilson
United States Senate
Bankhead
Alabama
Martin
Virginia
Delaware
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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Nebraska
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Senate
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Arizona
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Colorado
Georgia
Illinois
Kansas
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Wisconsin
States Monarch Nominate Ballots in 29 States for Constitutional Reforms
The article lists referendums and initiatives across 29 states including voter decisions on suffrage, taxation, education, prohibition, land laws, and public health. California, Georgia, New York, and Illinois show multiple measures such as land leasing limits for aliens, prohibition, and a large governor race with ten parties fielding candidates.
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Arkansas
California
Georgia
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Washington
Maine
Maryland
Mississippi
New Jersey
Virginia
Islinois
Prohibition
Cooperative Party of America
Liberal Party
Harding-Coolidge
Fake tract targets non-Catholics in Bridgeport malls
A circulated piece titled Tract No. 7 accuses Joe Tu multy, President's secretary, of wielding excessive power. The flyer appeals to bigotry and targets non-Catholics, a campaigning method once common but now rare in this era.
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Bridgeport
Joe Tumulty
Ajesrica
Why Women Should Vote for Democracy
A Boston Post reprint urges newly enfranchised women to back the Democratic ticket in the coming election. It argues for League of Nations support, notes Governor Cox’s record on women’s issues, suffrage, labor reform, and prison reform, and asserts women should vote for the Democratic nominee for national unity and world peace.
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The
Boston Post
League of Nations
League
United States
Harding
Cox
Julia Ward Howe
Carrie Chapman Catt
World Peace
Democratic Party
Ohio
Women Voters of
America
Obituary for Baker Lawrence
Baker Lawrence died at his home 264 Pixiey Place last evening at age 55. He served in the coast guard before retirement and leaves a widow and five children Sylvester B Annis P Robert W Blenner M and Hubert plus four brothers Robert David Hubert Watson. Funeral from his home Monday at 530 oclock with interment in Lakeview cemetery.
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Pixiey Place
Coast Guard
Syvester B
Annis ,P
Robert W. Blenner
Hubert
Robert
David
Watson
Lakeview Cemetery
Mongrain Confident of a Big Vote in 21st District
Joseph F. Mongrain known as Joe Mongrain Democrat candidate for State Senator in the 21st District. Born in Fiskdale Massachusetts he spent youth in Lowell as plumber apprentice and journeyman. He has lived in this city twenty years and runs a plumbing business at 308 Wood Avenue. He supports Votes for Women and expects broad support from women and mass voters.
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Joseph F. Mongrain
Joe” Mongrain
Fiskdale
Mass
Lowell
Mongrain
Wood Avenue
Circus City Returns Home After Season Across Nations
The Barnum and Bailey Ringling Bros circus, known as The Greatest Show on Earth, arrived in Bridgeport early this morning from Richmond Virginia. Officials said attendance likely broke all records this season as animals and gear were moved to winter quarters at Norman and Railroad, while performers checked into local hotels for winter rest before next season.
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Barnum and Bailey
Ringling Bros. Company
Bridgeport
Africa
Richmond
United States
Canada
Norman
Railroad Avenue
Democrats Name Aldermen For City Board Seats
The article lists Democratic nominees by district for alderman races including James F. Somers John J. Ford Michael Lucas Walter J. Hartnett Alfred HB Veness William E. Hogan Alfred J. Bown Howard J. Tole Thomas Hungerford Frank J. Hearn Henry Mater Charles W. Fri.
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James F. Somers
John J. Ford
Michael Lucas
Walter J. Hartnett
Alfred HB. Veness
William E. Hogan
Alfred J. Bown
Howard J. Tole
Thomas Hungerford
Frank J. Hearnith
Henry Mater
Charles W. Fri
Head of K. O. C. Denounces Harvey Cartoon
James A. Finherty supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus denounces a Harvey Weekly cartoon ridiculing Catholic beliefs in the Harding campaign. William J. McGinley says many Knights view the parody as an offense and Catholics would denounce such acts regardless of source.
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Harvey
Immaculate Conception
Warren G. Harding
James A. Finherty
The
Knights of Jumbus
United States
William 3. McGinley
New York
Knights of Columbus
Supreme
James A. Mlaherty
Philadelphia
Joseph C. Pelletier
Hoston
German Technische Nothilfe cited as weapon against strike
Stuttgart reports that the Technische Nothilfe, the industrial emergency corps, crushed a general strike in Wuerttemberg in five days by supplying essential industries with volunteers including students and engineers. The organization operates under the Interior Ministry, with non-union volunteers and strict arms ban to keep industries functioning during labor unrest.
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Stuttgart
Technische Nohilfe
Germany
Denmark
Red Cross of Industry
Wuerttembers
Technische Nothilfe
Wuerttemberg
Polytechnic Institute
Technische [Nethufe
Moccio Arraigned Over Poolroom Shooting Case
Antonio Moccio owner of a poolroom at 874 Hallett street was arraigned in City Court on breach of the peace and investigation charges. The case was continued to November 4 as the coroner conducts an inquiry into the accidental shooting of William Knapp at 1433 Pembroke street. Moccio, under bond of 1500 dollars, remains under police custody amid claims the incident was accidental.
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Antonio Moccia
Hallett Street
William Knapp
Pembroke Street
Moccio
British coal offer rejected by South Wales miners
London Oct 30 An overwhelming vote at Cardiff rejects all settlement proposals from the coal strike conference. Miners from South Wales including Lancashire and Cheshire cast the decisive ballots against any settlement path.
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London
Cardiff
South Wales
Lancashire
Cheshire
Millerand Grip on Action as He Becomes President
Paris reports Alexander Millerand, newly elected president, known for long hours as premier, will rest Saturdays after insistence from physicians. He favors quick decisions and short visits, walks with two secret service guards, and uses a presidential fleet only sparingly, with a plane stored unused so far.
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Paris
Alexander Millerand
France
Millerand
Deschanel
The
Elysee Palace
Millerand_bieves
Secret Service
Champs, Elysees
River Seine
Bourget
Baker Fatally Injured by Bread Machine Incident
Frank Saxonmeyers a baker of 609 Grand Street suffered a severed hand in a bread mixing machine at the Betty Brows bakery on Fairfield Avenue. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital where he died. Lawrence aged 69 died October 3 in the city. Funeral arrangements note 25 Pixlee Place residence.
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Betty Brows
Fairfield Avenue
Frank Saxonmeyers
Grand Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Lawrence
Lee Flace
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