In Doubt on State Ticket at Hartford Convention
Hartford convention to nominate a Republican state ticket and a U.S. senator unfolds with multiple candidates like Julee Warner and James Walsh in contention. Roraback declines comment while Wilson backers gauge delegate support, and party insiders project ballot dynamics across counties.
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United States
Hartford
Julee Warner
Salinbury
Groeckel
Jas
Walsh
Hank” Hall
John Ta Giluon
New Haven
Clifford J. Wison
Templekor
Waterbury
Warner
J. Henry Roraback
The
Times Today
James F. Walsh
Greenwich
Roraback
Wilson
John Leonard
Republican Town Committee
Fairfield
Fairfield County Republican Association l At the Greatfield
Leonard
Republican Party
Bridgeport
Mingor Wilson
Palaxias
New Haven County
New London County
Fair ‘Ield County
Windham County
Latchifield County
Midieerx County
Tolland “County
Fairfield County
Lewe Marindred
Eas
Wish
Piece of Junk Race Leads to Fines and Arrests
Sam Vincenzo of 200 North Washington Avenue faced arraignment in City court after a Sunday chase by Officer Kiernan for reckless driving on Fairfield Avenue. He was fined $25 and costs after a quarrel over a “piece of junk” car. Tony Catullo of 531 Harrat Avenue, arrested for speeding, paid $10. Joseph Spitker of 050 Main Street had charges deferred when the arresting officer failed to appear.
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Sam Vincenzo
North
Washington Avenue
Kiernan
Vincenzo
Fairfield Avenue
Tony Catullo
Harrat Avenue
Fairfield” Avenue
Joseph Spitker
Main Street
O'Brien
Cox charges probe not seeking best evidence in Chicago
Sept 7 Chicago reports the senatorial committee probing campaign expenditures says it is not seeking the best evidence to prove Governor Coxs charges against the Republican party. Edmund H Moore personal representative for Cox tells the stand that others may best relay Republican plans. He notes papers from Coxs Chicago trip and mentions Uphams staff and paid organizers. Friction flares as chairman Kenyon questions Moore about prior interviews.
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Chicago
Senatorial Committee
Cox
Edmund H. Moore
Youngstown
Ohio
Moore
Kenyon
William Boyce Thompson
New York
Republican Ways and Means Committee
Republican National
Upham
Mr. Moore
Mancini Held Now for Murder Charged in fatal stabbing
Coroner reports Giuseppe Mancini of 206 Hough avenue responsible for the death of Frank T. Iannotto at Hallett and Hallam streets after an argument over a $10 loan. Mancini admitted the stabbing and is held for Criminal Superior Court. Also, J Lang pawnshop on Fairfield avenue reported burglars tried to force entry but fled after a failed screen removal. nothing missing.
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Giuseppe Mancini
Hough Avenue
Frank T. Iannotto
Hallett Street
John J. Phelan
Homer & Cummings
Mancini
Hallet and
Hallam Streets
J. Lang
Fairfield Avenue
McSwiney Near End In Hunger Strike At Brixton
Terence MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork remains critically ill in Brixton prison after a long hunger strike begun August 12. He is reported weaker but conscious with Father Dominic stating acute pain in the left abdomen and heart.
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Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Brixton
Father Dominic
MacSwiney
Lioyd George
Ireland
Sinn
First Visitors Day Planned At City Jail For Mrs Nott
Police seek link between clothing found in Dewey street cemetery and murder of George E Nott at his home. Evidence points to Wade and John E Johnston with a diamond pin money missing. Mrs Nott shown to be recovered from hysteria. investigators doubt intervention claims.
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Dewey Street
George E. Nott
O'Brien
Cannon Street
Joseph O’brien
Nott
Wade
John E. Johnston
Johnston
Pease
Mrs. Nott
Gambling house raided on Myrtle Avenue
Kesewery Bobowich alleged proprietor fined 75 dollars and costs in City court after a saloon at 504 Myrtle Avenue was raided by Vice Squad officers Aver and Maloney. Five frequenters also charged. Bobowich previously forfeited $50 bond on a similar charge.
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Myrtle Avenue
Aver and Maloney
Kesewery Bobowich
Bbobowich
Beating Incident Leaders Plead Guilty in Bridgeport
Steve J. Sackett and Dominick Messlin of Yonkers New York pleaded guilty to breach of the peace and were fined five dollars and costs. They were among youths joyriding in a hired car when they allegedly beat James Wright of 160 East Main Street after he threw a stone at the car. Driver Charles Anderson faced operating a vehicle while intoxicated. his case was nolled.
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Steve J. Sackett
Dominick Messlin
Yonkers
N. Y
Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue
James Wright
East Main St
Charles Anderson
Poland Threatens War Over Lithuanian Dispute
London sept 7 the Polish government appealed to the League of Nations seeking mediation in the Polish Lithuanian dispute alleging an unprovoked Lithuanian attack on Polish troops. The League is considering the appeal as tensions mount.
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London
League of Nations
Poland
Nia
Schools AWAIT PUPILS FOR NEW TERM IN OPENING
The district plans a full return to classes with 9 am enrollments for all five year olds and returning students. High school entrants report to Lyon Terrace main building at 1 pm. new boys go to the Annex. Parochial schools start at 9 am. Masses will be held for a joyful year. Coal supply is ample for now, easing worries.
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Slawson
Sylven
Reservoir Avenues
Sylvan Avenue
Lyon Terrace
John B. Wynkoop
Board of Education
Alabama Moves To Prevent Strike
Governor Kilby directs a commission to immediate testimony on the coal miners dispute in Alabama. The move follows a strike order issued today and a pledge to revoke it if an agreement can be reached after notification from J R Kennamer, president of the Alabama District Miners Association.
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Montgomery
Ala
Kilby
Alabama
J. R. Kennamer
Alabama District Miners’ Association
Tidal Wave Drowns 200 on Island of Saghallen
Tokio reports a tidal wave devastated the island of Saghallen drowning about 200 men. Buildings and barracks were swept away as rescue efforts attempt to assess the damage and missing. Authorities promise follow up details.
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Tokio
Saghallen
American escapes Mexican bandits story headline
United States citizen W. A. Gardiner captured by Jalisco bandit Pedro Zamor on August 20 at Cuale has escaped, according to official advices from Mexico City.
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Mexico City
W. A Gardiner
United States
Pedro Zamor
Jalisco
Cuale
Norwalk Teachers Return After Pay News
Norwalk schools opened as most teachers returned. Statistics show 190 of 139 teachers back amid rumors. The School Board had debated salary cuts but voted to grant full pay, signaling teacher satisfaction with the decision.
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Norwalk
Cox Addresses North Dakota Tour Arrives in Grand Forks
Governor James M. Cox arrived in Grand Forks for a half hour stop between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. on a western tour with planned stops at Devil's Lake and Minot. He is scheduled to give a night speech in Minot after reaching Devil's Lake and Minot later in the day.
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Grand Forks
N. D
North Dakota
James M. Cox
Twin Cities
Devil's Lake
Minot
Strike at Brooklyn Rapid Transit Reaches Critical Stage
New York Sept 7 The 11000 BRT employees strike enters a critical phase as officials warn seniority rights may be forfeited if workers do not return by tomorrow An Amalgamated Association leader plans a conference with Mayor Hylan to seek conciliation with Lindley M Garrison as receiver
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Lindley M. Garrison
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Hylan
Will Discuss the Seizure of Shops in Italy
Rome reports government officials will open negotiations with the general industrial conference at Milan on Thursday to resolve the seizure by workers of metal factories across Italy. About 400 large metal works are occupied, with the movement growing and possibly spreading to the south. The government seeks order as a general offensive against industries looms. Manufacturers warn wage hikes from 500,000 metal workers would add at least 1 billion lire to payrolls, unsustainable for many firms.
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Rome
Milan
I Tay
Italy
Robbed on Union Square by Highwaymen
Stephen White of Black Rock turnpike and Bridgeport Hydraulic Mill Fairfield was assaulted near Union Square and Water street last evening, robbed of a 36 and a nickel watch. He was intoxicated and unable to describe the attackers. detective bureau investigating.
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Stephen White
Black Rock
Bridgeport Hydraulic Mill
Fairfield
Union Square
Water Street
White
Quake Shakes Italian Coast With Reports Of Casualties
An earthquake rattled parts of Tuscany with five second shocks at 7:55 AM affecting Milan and Genoa. Aid dispatched as authorities confirm casualties. Earlier reports note a 6:30 AM tremor along the Riviera with slight effects, and Rome dispatches indicate shocks felt in Milan and Genoa yesterday afternoon.
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Romé
Tuscany
Milan
Genoa
Nice
France
Riviera
Jevery
Rome
Jitney Ordinance Drafted To Limit Jitney Routes
Alderman Beers says a jitney ordinance will be presented tonight aiming to hobble jitneys on Seaview Avenue Main and East Main streets and to bar routes via Stratford Congress and Grand Street bridges. Connecticut Company demands strict controls or service will cease, while jitney unions defend the Commission findings and threaten no service if routes change. A Waterbury mass meeting protests a similar ordinance and calls for repeal.
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Ralph T. Beers
Seaview Avenue
Lake Torpero
Main Street
East Main Street
Connecticut Company
Stratford Avenue
Congress Street
Bridgeport
Grand Street
Jitney Associations
Mayor's Traffic Commission
Jitney
Waterbury
Big Insurance Claims Listed for Bridgeport in 1919
Insurance Press figures show Bridgeport paid out 728000 in 1919 claims. Top payouts include J M Tomlinson 17149 Ernest Borser 10000 and Charles Smith 10000. Estate of Henry H Perry received 17822. Also reports of Captain J C McCullum killed in Lem Berg plane fall and Dartmouth star Theron Lehman dies at 24 in Cleveland.
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Insurance Press
Bridgeport
J. M. Tomlinson
Ernest Borser
Charles ©. Smith
Henry H. Perry
Southport
Letiman
Chad Cleveland
Theron
Steve) Lehman
Dartmouth
Weather Overview for Connecticut and Northeast Region
A cloudy unsettled pattern affects New England with a slight disturbance off Massachusetts causing showers. Another disturbance over Texas brings unsettled weather in the Southwest while a high pressure ridge from North Dakota to Virginia yields pleasant conditions in the upper Midwest and Great Lakes. In Connecticut, expect cloudy skies followed by fair weather with little temperature change.
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Connecticut
Massachussetts
Texas
North Dakota
Virginia
Mississippi Valley
Lake Regi
Rocky Mountains
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