Buses Plan Routes Under Bridgeport Ordinance
Jitney drivers announce routes to comply with a new Bridgeport ordinance affecting service north of Savoy Street and other areas. A meeting tonight at 1080 Broad Street will decide how soon the changes take effect amid expected public protests and a vote by the Board of Aldermen on Sept. 20.
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Watson Wins Georgia Fight for Senate Nomination
Incomplete primary returns early today show Thomas G. Watson nominated for United States Senate from Georgia. He toped opponents Hoke Smith, Governor Dorsey and John F. Cooper with 222 votes to 102 for Dorsey and 32 for Smith across 143 of 155 counties. 195 needed.
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Auto blast injures Norwalk woman in gas test
Mrs Tessie Tontanoti, 19, of 164 North Washington Ave Norwalk, suffered severe burns when her husband lit a match to gauge gas in a car tank causing an explosion. She was treated at Norwalk and St Vincent's hospitals and remains in critical condition.
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Italy metal workers seize plants as unions push socialism
Report from Milan says on Friday the general confederation of labor may decide action amid metal workers occupation waves. Engineers and clerks resist, while some workers form cooperatives to run plants. In Turin three civilians were seized and sentenced by a workers tribunal to eight hours at furnaces.
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Probate Judges Here on Tuesday
The Probate convention will be held Tuesday September 14 at noon in The Stratfield. Judge William TH Comley, chairman of the Probate committee, issued the call this morning. All indications point to the renomination of Probate Judge Paul L Miller on the Republican ticket.
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Who Is He Identification Offer From Times Office
A call for written identification of an anonymous person with a monetary reward. The winner will be the author of the first correct identification submitted to the Times office. Payment offered is one dollar.
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Dragging Easton Swamp For Clues In Notts Murder
Police plan to drag a swamp in Easton for clothing and a lead pipe linked to the murder of George E. Nott. A boat will aid the search after the trunk with Nott’s body was found there. Photographs of the Nott apartment and attic fight scene will be taken today under Superintendent Patrick Flanagan. The murder defendants Wade Mrs Nott and John B Johnston were bound over to the Superior court on murder charges before coroner results.
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Father Attacks Sons With Clam Rake in Bed
John Corolla of 168 Church Street assaulted his sons Gus and Joseph with a clam rake after they told police he stole their money. Joe suffered head cuts while Gus escaped unharmed. The father was arrested on assault and breach of peace charges and drunkenness. Gus was held for drunkenness and breach of peace. Court proceedings continued with the father's case postponed.
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Schools Must Have State Federal Aid Budget System Proposed
The committee on schools submits a report for the year ending July 15 urging a budget system for school expenses and arguing that cities cannot bear the cost alone. It calls for state and national aid to ease the financial burden on city taxpayers and notes a near arrival of broader funding support. The report, sent to board members and officials, includes a financial statement by school functions.
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Everett J. Lake Nominated On Third Ballot For the Governorship
Hartford dispatch reports a late night Republican State convention in Bridgeport and Hartford where multiple candidates faltered. After prolonged bargaining Walsh Stoeckel Wilson and Templeton were deemed unable to win and Frank Healy of Windsor Locks emerged as a possible nominee. Healy resisted withdrawing Walsh and harmonizers sought a consensus, with Holcomb mentioned as a potential nominee if deadlock persisted. The final outcome was not announced in full text.
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Roller Polo League Opens in Hartford Saturday
Roller polo returns to Bridgeport area history with a Hartford team managed by Johnny Neville. The initial match at State Street Casino on September 18 features Hartford against Bridgeport, with two home games weekly planned and a $1000 season prize pool distributed to top finishers among players.
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Legislative Act On New Voters Framed In Hartford
The Connecticut State Convention reported a resolution urging the legislature to convene next week and ratify a constitutional amendment on suffrage. The measure passed outside the regular platform by a viva voce vote with few noes when the opposition was asked.
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Democrats speed plans for campaign here
Under John A. Cornell, Democratic Town Committee chairman, campaign work is expanding with clubs in most districts and a new seventh district club to open. Headquarters will be opened on Main Street in a loft over Altman clothing. Roosevelt is expected to speak in Bridgeport soon, possibly September 17, with a Cox Roosevelt banner planned on Main Street to kick off a major Democratic rally. Crane slightly better in Dakson, Mass, with heart-related circulation issues improving.
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Deputy Registration Boards to Be Set in All Districts
Special to Times Hartford Conn Sept 1 1900 The Connecticut legislature will enact a law allowing voters to register in their precinct ward or district without appearing before town boards The current Oct 8 to Oct 15 deadline remains The new plan uses deputy boards in voting districts to process registrations and eliminate town hall visits Chairman J Henry Roraback Republican State Committee announced to Republican women.
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J. Henry Roraback
Republican State Committee
Violent Emilia Quake Causes Fatal Damage
A violent earthquake in the Emilia district at 2 35 this morning caused loss of life and serious damage. James Stone, 25, of 421 Bishop Avenue, lost the tip of his right index finger at the Austin Construction plant when his hand was caught in a caneat mixing machine. He was treated at Emergency hospital where Dr Parmelee removed the fingertip and set four stitches.
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James Stone
Bishop Avenue
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Damages Suit In City Court Over Boarder Slur Case
Mrs. Victor Kramer sues Alexander Konstantinovich for 3500 alleging a boarder mislaid 400 from her home and then slandered her husband and herself by accusing them of theft during a city court hearing presided by Judge Edward R. Nobbs.
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Edward R. Nobbs
Victor Kramer
Alexander Konstantinovich
Quake Strikes During Mass at Florence Church
A powerful earthquake devastates towns across Italy killing hundreds. In Fivizzano and Vig friggotti church fall, with Friggotti among the wounded yet he completes the service. Dozens die in Marina as collapsing ceiling ends Mass.
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Ther Friggotti
Stampede by Hall seals Lake's gubernatorial nomination
Everett J. Lake of Hartford is nominated for governor by the Republican State Convention on the third ballot after Hank Hall of Willington shifts to Lake. The vote ends with Lake’s nomination made unanimous amid lively floor action and renewed pledges to unite behind the nominee.
Mac Swiney Still Alive Despite Hunger Strike
London reports Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney of Cork remains alive in Bristow prison after a rough night and morning dizziness during his hunger strike begun August 12. Father Patrick MacSwiney predicts the struggle could last three to four years.
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