Commissioner Meredith on Education Rights in Bridgeport
In a letter to the Bridgeport School Teachers Association, A B Meredith argues against restricting school hours. He contends extending the school day aids students who cannot attend high school, warns against robbing children of education, and criticizes teachers and politicians colluding to reduce work hours for votes.
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A. B. Meredith
Commissioner of Education
Bridgeport School Teachers Association
Meredith
Bridgeport
Board of Education
Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Association
Nominate a Friend for the Good Will Delegation to France
Readers are urged to nominate a worthy Bridgeport area woman to enter the election for the Good Will Delegation trip to France under the American Committee for Devn traed France. Nominations support charity funds for French orphans and hospitals. Send a name to The Times office or room 304 The Stratfield, or call for details.
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Bridgeport
France
American Committee For Devnstraed
American Committee
Times
Times Office
Stratfield
Good Will
Buyers Flock to Dollar Day Sale Despite Storm
Dollar Day drew large crowds despite the storm as stores opened early and offered heavy discounts. Merchants praised the event and the chamber of commerce Retail Board, noting strong advertising by W. J. Baird, M. Engiehardt, and A. H. Guertin for effective displays.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charce
W. J. Baird
Meigs Co
M. Engiehardt
D. M. Read Co
A. H. Guertin
United Advertising Agency
Cap t Amundsen in Winter Quarters
Nome Alaska September 13 Captain Roald Amundsen Norwegian explorer is in winter quarters at Wranght on the Arctic Ocean 75 miles southwest of Point Barrow according to latest communications from him Travelers arriving on the coast guard cutter Bear spoke with Captain Amundsen at winter quarters A US Bureau of Education teacher was told by Amundsen plans were finalized to spend the winter there
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Nome
Alaska
Roald Amundsen
Wainwright
Arctic Ocean
Point Barrow
Coast Guard
Bear
Amundsen
Wainwight
United States Bureau of Education
Freight Moving Faster Report Shows Rail Loadings Rise
Washington figures indicate freight loadings on all railroads for the week ending Sept 2 reached 981 598 cars, up 40 780 from the prior week and the highest weekly total in 11 months, per the American Railway Association car service division.
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Washington
Car Service Division
American Railway Association
Magazine Girl Fights Suit Of Husband
Madeline Gildersleeve 20, once sought after by famed designers, sues Leonard W. Pollock for $100 a week alimony arguing she was misled about her age and treated as a kept wife since 1913 marriage. Pollock seeks annulment claiming she was 17 at marriage and a wife in name only. Representative case details include their Westport Conn home and Pollock employment with Atlantic Can Company.
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International News Service
New York
Madeline Gildersleeve
James Montgomery Flagg
Howard Chandler Christy
Leonard W. Pollock
Madeline
Pollock
Westport
Conn
Amelia Gildersleeve
Atlantic Can Company
Greenwich Street
William
J. M. Goddard
Broadway
Governor Lake Rotary Guest at New London
Special to The Times reports Bridgeport Rotarians entertaining at the Fall Conclave of New England Rotary Clubs in New London. Governor Everett Lake headlined with his humorous speech, as Sylvester Z. Poll arranged acts from Connecticut theatres for the program amid a rainstorm at the Griswoll Hotel.
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New London
Bridgeport
New England Rotary Clubs
Griswoll Hotel
Eastern Point
George C. Waldo
Bridgeport Rotatians
Everett Lake
Sylvester Z. Poll
Connecticut
Rotarians
Waldo
U S Destroyer Delivers Smyrna Relief Supplies
The U S destroyer Edsall departed from Constantinople with a cargo of flour and condensed milk from Near East Relief to aid Smyrna refugees. American relief workers warned of food riots and severe child starvation, while Yankees outfielder Elmer Smith rests at home in Cleveland with a bad cold, aiming to rejoin next week.
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Constantinople
United States
Edsall
Smyrna
Ther
Yank Outfielder
Cleveland
Elmer Smith
New York Yankees
New York
Pretty Model Fights Annulment Suit
A pretty model opposes an annulment action, declaring she will not be treated as a plaything. She asserts the rich pursued her and grew tired, while she maintains her stance amid the legal dispute.
Persistent Wooer’s Alimony Bid Sparks Case
A widow recounts meeting Leonard at a 1918 New Year party and marrying him after his persistent wooing and wealth claims. They lived in luxury, with clothes and pin money, until August 1921 when he ended support. She seeks $100 weekly alimony, insisting she did not hide her age and that she won’t be dismissed as a plaything.
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Leonard
De Valera Seeks Peace Terms in Dublin
In Dublin Eamonn De Valera meets Gen Richard Mulcahy to discuss peace terms for the Irish Irregulars. The outlook for a treaty is uncertain. A civilian was killed and several wounded in city fighting overnight. English troops in Ulster are being withdrawn, signaling faith in the Free State’s ability to maintain order.
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Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Richard Mulcahy
Free State Army
Ulster
London
Rebels Attack Mt Joy Prison in Dublin Ambush
London reports say the national army guard at Mount Joy prison in Dublin was attacked last night by irregulars. A half hour clash followed with several irregulars wounded as the Evening Star printed the details this afternoon.
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London
National Army Guard
Mount Joy
Dublin
Evening Star
Fire Engine Collision Leads to $1000 Damages Suit
In South Norwalk last month a fire engine demonstration on Washington street collided with an automobile owned by Daniel Warren, causing extensive damage. Warren filed a bill in Bridgeport’s Court of Common Pleas seeking $1,000 in damages from the Sea Grave company of Columbus, Ohio, alleging the engine and its demonstrator operated without a valid motor vehicle license.
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Washington Street
South Norwalk
Daniel Warren
Norwalk
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
Bridgeport
Seagrave Company of
Columbus
Ohto
Nomination highlights Templeton as gubernatorial candidate
New Haven outlines Arthur F. Ells nominating Lt. Gov. Templeton at the Republican convention. He cites Litchfield county heritage with Beecher family ties and Templeton's early life in Sharon and Winsted, noting his work at the Gilbert Clock company. Continued on Page Twelve.
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Arthur F. Ells
Gov. Templeton
Lyman Beecher
Litchfield
America
Ethan Allen
John Brown
Henry Ward Beecher
Litchfield County
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Collis P. Huntington
Charles A. Templeton
Sharon
Winsted
Gilbert Clock Company
P C Clerks Seek Higher Salaries
Seymour Connecticut September 13 The executive board of the Connecticut Federation of Post Office Clerks said wages are inadequate and have been for years They favor a 24 percent wage increase to meet living costs and support a real seniority system elimination of overtime reduction of night work and half day off weekly besides Sundays
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Seymour
Conn
Connecticut Federation of Post Office Clerks
Elizabeth Arasie Returns Home After Disappearance
Sixteen year old Elizabeth Arasie, who vanished after a beating by her father, has returned to her Shelton home. She was found employed at Mrs. John Handz’s house in Monroe, about four miles away, where she sought refuge from feared mistreatment as a posse of twenty men led by Shelton Chief of Police Donovan continued the search.
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Shelton
Elizabeth Arasie
John Handz
Monroe
Donovan
Pallotti Wins State Secretary Nomination By Vote Of 350 To 235
At New Haven on September 13, Charles A. Templeton of Waterbury was nominated for governor by acclamation. United States Senator George P. McLean of Simsbury also received a unanimous nomination. In the secretary of state race Francis Pallotti of Hartford defeated Donald J. Warner 350 to 235, a win seen as backing for the Roraback faction and the Healy opposition fading.
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Charles A. Templeton
Waterbury
United States
George P. McLean
Simsbury
Francis Pallotti
Hartford
Donald J. Warner
Pallotti
Healy
Taft
Frank E. Healy
Brandegee
McLean
Marcus Hi. Holcomb
Holcomb
Connecticut
Hawley
Platt
Bulkley
Brandegoe
Templeton
Arthur F. Ells
Mr. Templeton
L. J. Nickerson
Cornwall
Nickerson
I. M. Altman
Hiram Bingham
Edward E. Rogers
New London
Arthur S. Bowers
Manchester
Brandesee
Trobert Scoville
Salisbury
Donald Warner
John H. Reitmeyer
Francis A. Pallotti
John Buckley
Union
Roraback
Ullman
Hard to Get Education Candidates Highlight Party Platform
Mayor Fred Atwater backs a longer school year but cannot sway the Democratic platform. Leaders search for nominating candidates who will face the teachers' attack on public schools. Dr Ea Ward F McGovern may be renominated if he accepts a position acceptable to teachers and the platform, said by Chairman John A Cornell.
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Fred Atwater
Ea Ward F. McGovern
the Times
John A. Cornell
Gypsy fortune telling parlors face law violation claims
Bridgeport residents report four fortune telling parlors in the central city, with an eminent attorney saying the practice violates statute. The law imposes a fine or jail for fortune telling for money. parlors are on main streets, often with curtained entrances and dim interiors attracting passersby. The Times notes the activity flourishes despite potential penalties.
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Bridgeport
Times
Obey Word Faces Setback in Episcopal Rites Debate
In Portland Oregon the word obey loses ground in the Protestant Episcopal Church debates at the general convention as feminists push for change. The bishops failed yesterday and delegates now consider a possible final stand in three years before the general convention. Tax collector Edward Drew reports $211106.34 collected so far this month with a daily total of 17562.95 and a forecast to pass two million by month end.
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Portland
Ore
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Lfe
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Edward A. Drew
Mrs. Harding Doing Nicely Operation Is Unnecessary
Indications at the White House today showed Mrs. Harding continuing to improve and now meeting physicians confidence that the danger to her life has passed. The question of an operation is no longer under consideration as of today, despite prior reports that surgical relief might be required.
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White House
Harding
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