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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
9
The piece contemplates Senator Harding leaving the peaceful porch campaign for noisy hustings, noting the appeal of Marion’s McKinley flag and an audience of handpicked admirers. It mocks Republican salesmanship as the campaign shifts from tranquil sample to noisy public display.
A unique 300 mile endurance race will determine breeds best fit for weight carrying. Riders must weigh at least 145 pounds and wear 100 pounds of gear. Start is Fort Ethan Allen Vermont on October 11 with five days of riding to Camp Devens Massachusetts.
The Educational Foundation of the Commission of Relief in Belgium funds twenty-two American students to study in Belgian universities and twenty-five Belgians to study in American colleges. The plan aims to foster cross cultural understanding. The column also notes Portugal’s match shortages from a monopoly dispute and government price controls. It contrasts other topics including meat packers’ convention at Atlantic City and political jibes about immigration and Maine politics.
Delegates at a Connecticut political gathering debated the senatorial nomination between Fitzgerald and Lonergan while discussing changes to the Volstead act and other platform planks. A recess was called amid funeral attendance and committee strains as Stay Chairman Spellacy tried to restore order.
The New Haven platform delegates reaffirm support for Woodrow Wilson and the San Francisco platform. They celebrate women’s right to participate in government, call for labor board to settle disputes, health and social insurance, eight hour day for women and children, revised Workmen’s Compensation calculations, and swift action against profiteering. They urge housing legislation, generous veteran bonuses, and strong funding for public education and teacher training.
The world’s richest man, John D Rockefeller, now nearing a hundred, withdraws from wealth pursuit and public life. He spends days in reflection at Pocantico Hills with few aides, leaving Rockefeller Jr and trustees to handle the fortune. He attends church Sundays and plays golf, signaling a shift to benefaction and personal contemplation rather than accumulation.
Mexico City reports that George T. Summerlin American charge d'affaires recalled to Washington will not return to Mexico, citing high regard for professionals of character and ability.
New York reports a French survey showing colonies and dependencies growing wealthier than British holdings. It cites populations, exports, ports, roads, railways, and key commodities across Algeria Tunis Morocco Pondicherry Saigon and West Africa, noting doubling commerce since 1914 and vast agricultural and mineral wealth.
London. Sept. 1. The Daily Herald reports that Soviet Russia aims to establish peaceful relations with the existing governments of all countries. It notes M. Tehitcherin condemning Bainbridge Colby’s note to Italy and expresses hope that America will reject the secretary’s short sighted policy.
Police wrapped the Morgan Bank area in a security cordon after a blast tore through the J. P. Morgan and Company building. Early reports put fatalities at 15 with many injured as detectives and fire crews searched wreckage and ferried wounded to hospitals. Authorities considered dynamite and car collision theories amid chaotic scenes on Wall Street.
Government troops mounted artillery on Genoa heights today to deter dock workers and steel and tram unions pressing for Soviet controlled industry. Workers seized yards and factories, hoisted three red flags over seized ships, while anarchist extremists raised two jack flags.
The article argues that peaceful settlement hinges on direct negotiations between the government led by the prime minister and the miners' federation. It rejects the royal commission proposal as unworthy and notes ongoing tensions on the labor front, with few prospects for an immediate settlement.
Paris reports Poland and Lithuania have been asked to send delegates to Variis for a League of Nations council session. The Polish government requested consideration of the frontier controversy that has threatened serious consequences, and the measure was initiated to address the issue.
Arrests yesterday included a confessionery store operator charged with selling inferior ice cream arraigned in City court with a Sept 28 continuation. A Stamford wheel game operation was halted by an Assistant State's Attorney citing gambling law. A male patient at St Vincent's hospital was treated for acute alcoholism. A man injured falling from a wagon at the N H and H freight house was admitted to Emerson hospital. In the federal matter, Harry Greenberg trading as Andy Parker seeks discharge in bankruptcy with a hearing set before Referee John Keogh on October 16 in Bridgeport.
John McCarthy aged 35 a house man at Wee Burn Golf Club Neeroton died at Stamford Hospital from injuries after being struck by a truck driven by Dominick Carluce of Bridgeport last night He was struck in front of the Golf Club Carluce was released on his own recognizance likely to be arrested later
Henrietta D Sterling wife of Julian H Sterling died in West Haven on September 15 1920. Funeral private interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery.
Real estate ad offers homes in Lordship priced from 5700 to 7250 with 10 percent down and monthly payments 39.50 to 50.86 including taxes and insurance. Contact 300 West Bridgeport National Bank Building by phone Noble 70 and 71 Tigase. Also ads for buying newspapers and magazines, renting a front corner room with meals, and a 10 acre farm on Huntington Road Nichol.
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