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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
9
The Maine vote exposes a broad shift with about seventy thousand more ballots than the prior five elections and an estimated seventy-five thousand women voting. Democrats show a weak campaign with only fourteen speeches while Republicans run a vigorous effort. The result underscores women's impact and the need for organized campaigns ahead of November.
Chicago voters, including thousands of first time female voters, head to the polls to nominate state, county, and city officers amid fears of disorder. About 9000 sworn deputies guard polling places, with over 2000 city police on duty. The contest pits Republican forces led by Gov. Lowden and Lt Gov. Oglesby against the Tammany-aligned Thompson faction backing Len Small. Early reports show a heavy vote.
From New Orleans and early returns Sanders leads Broussard and Caffery in the Louisiana Democratic primary for the senatorial nomination. Northern parishes yield 1903 1245 and 655 respectively while tabulations continue. In New Britain Frank Butler injured in a crash is hospitalized and Morris Soloman faces arraignment for manslaughter.
James Hartness of Springfield wins the Republican nomination for Vermont governor in a primary with returns from 178 of 207 towns showing Hartness leading. Opponents include Curtis S. Emery, Frank W. Agam, and Fred H. Rabbit with figures listed. Porter H. Dale leads in a separate four cornered renomination race. Washington hosts the Catholic Charities conference deciding to meet annually, alternating between Washington and Midwest cities.
A historic argument contends Connecticut's legislature retains full powers in special sessions, resisting gubernatorial attempts to confine its actions. It notes the legislature can adjourn and reconvene, vetoes via signature withholding, and emphasizes impeachment risks for executive overreach.
Ill health of President Wilson era prompts Homer S. Cummings to enter Connecticut senatorial race. He is recognized as a leading advocate of world peace and the League of Nations. The piece notes his duty to run but hints at a plea affecting the decision.
Governor Cox in Idaho argues for explaining the League of Nations to Western voters and pledges to press the Irish question before the League after March 4 1921. He cites self determination and promises to bring Ireland before the council when he can act as president.
New York Sept 15 James Shevlin supervising prohibition enforcement agent for New York since prohibition began was ordered transferred to Texas headquarters at El Paso. The transfer came as a complete surprise to Mr Shevlin.
Funeral details for James McQueeney and Mary B Hoyt are given with mass times, burial places, and pallbearers. Also brief notices for Henrietta Sterling’s private funeral and a job ad seeking a girl to work in a store who understands typing.
The nation laments as Cummings, weakened by months of overwork, must retire from active fight for the League. His health has failed and he can no longer perform at the demanding pace expected of him. He has earned a rest and time to recuperate after shouldering the workload of many men.
A Hungarian man about 40 was arrested by Special Officer Burton H. Dorman of Mountain Grove cemetery and charged with assault on an eight year old girl. He was arraigned in City Court and bound over to December term of Criminal Superior Court with bonds set at $2000. He has prior court appearances on similar charges. New York arrival: Colonel and Mrs. H. M. House returned aboard the Olympic with 2336 passengers. Veterans elect today at the annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with officers to be chosen tomorrow.
Bridgeport Mothers club executive officers held their first meeting of the season at Mrs W L Ketchum 38 Beechwood avenue to plan the coming year with monthly meetings announced. Washington Sept 15 Interstate Commerce Commission approved New York Central Railroad bonds totaling 50 million dollars in collateral trust and improvement mortgage bonds. Chamber of Commerce directors met at Algonquin club for noon session with several important topics slated for discussion.
Specialty lamps in mahogany and baronial brown finishes priced from $13.00 to $67.90 with shade options and elegant mulberry silk shades. Wicker lamps, polychrome lamps, and sun parlor pieces featured alongside a book list including The Wilderness Mine and The Four Just Men with prices from $1.50 to $2.00. Dress fabrics, table linens, and glassware offered at sale prices, plus Onoto ink pencils at $3.00.
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