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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1920

Page

9

Democratic State Ticket Announced by Bridgeport Times Editorial

The Bridgeport Times lists the Democratic state ticket with Ernest OC Ws Salish for Secretary of the State, Fannie Dixon Welch for Treasurer, and Alfred Pe Waiehe for Comptroller. The names Wagner Salisbury and others appear in the slate alongside.

Mes Ernest OC Ws Salish Wagner Salisbury Mra Fannie Dixon Welch Columbia É Mil Marzano Hartford Alfred Pe Waiehe

Roosevelt Warns of Senate Influence If Harding Wins

In a Saturday speech Associate President Franklin D. Roosevelt argued that if Harding is elected a group of Senators including Brandegee would become "associate presidents" and steer the government. He warned voters that Harding would be a figurehead, proposing that a Brandegee led Senate could supplant White House power and threaten the Republic.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Harding United States Mr. Roosevelt Brandegee Chicago White House Republic Warren G. Harding Senate Capitol Brandegees

Japan Trade Role and U.S. Japan Talks Tension

The piece notes Senator Harding's handling of the Japanese question and shows Ambassador Morris and Secretary Colby preparing formal talks. It highlights Japan as the third largest U.S. import supplier, with imports 10 percent of all, and growing exports worth 43 million dollars. It questions the business policy of contempt toward Japan amid rising competition.

Harding Hiram Johnson State Department Colby Roland S. Morris Japan Washington United States Cuba Canada

Editorial notes on fall feel and lingering price quirks

The Times notes three prices that have not risen since the start of the year including gum and vending items. The column muses on Roosevelt's presence and public energy, references to Wall Street, and hints at investigations guiding crime solving.

Etten Por

Adultery case anchors city court hearing in Union City

Oscar J. Brychta and Stanchia Brodowski of 134 Linen Avenue were arraigned in City Court on adultery charges. Bonds set at $500. Brodowski testified she is mother of five, left Union City for this city with Brychta. frayed family scene erupted as children aged three to ten cried in corridor, ending with a police orderly exit.

Oscar J. Brychta Stanchia Brodowski Linen Avenue Bureau of Investigation Wilder Brodowski Union City Conn Brychta Arnoldsky

Eleven Auto Men Fined In City Court

Following weekend arrests by traffic division officers, eleven motorists were arraigned in City Court today. Judge Wilder imposed fines, with the harshest for DUI and reckless driving. Individuals named include George Hurzeler, Ernest Jennings, William Zannelli, Walter LeVassens, John Bodnar, Peter Barrett, Joseph Petrosk, LeRoy Stanley, Pietro Taghafer, Sohn Sizewsiki, and Morris Halley. penalties ranged from fines of 2 to 50 dollars plus costs and license suspensions in select cases.

Trafic Wilder George Hurzeler Cleveland Avenue Ernest F. Jennings Southport William Zannelli Ash Street Walter H.levassens Benham Avenue John F. Bodnar Clinton Avenue Peter Barrett Main Street Nquor Joseph Petrosk Riverside Drive Fairfield Defrosk Stratford Avenue Harbormaster Lamond LeRoy S. Stanley Pietro Taghafer Rlm Sohn Sizewsiki Pine Street Morrin Halley Sherman

Legislature In Again Tomorrow In Hartford

Special to The Times Hartford Sept. 20 Judiciary committee meets tonight to consider a law for registration of women voters. If approved the committee will report it favorably and the legislature may adopt it. The session will wind up and a special session called for tomorrow will convene to ratify the suffrage amendment to remove legal doubt.

the Times Hartford Judiciary Committee Healey Holcomb

Blackmail Squad Goes to Prison in Bridgeport

Bridgeport's Black Mail Squad was taken to the state prison by Sheriff Pease and deputies to begin serving about 15 years. Relatives attended but the sheriff moved quickly. The squad had started operations less than a month earlier in Wethersfield. Five other prisoners sentenced last week by Judge Keeler were also sent to the state institution.

Bridgeport Pease Wethersfield Keeler

May Amend Park Rules At City Aldermen Meeting

A resolution to amend the main street parking ordinance will be introduced tonight to extend parking after 7 PM and remove the 29 minute limit from 8 AM to 7 PM. The measure, aimed at theatregoers, would let cars park as long as desired after 7 PM, with a petition from jitneymen seeking route changes.

Obituary for Sylvester P Coyne and Robert Neubauer

Funeral notices for Sylvester P Coyne list 2186 East Main Street and St Charles church with Solemn high mass. Rev Dennis Moran and Rev P J McGivney officiated with Joseph Clabby singing. Burial in St Michaels cemetery. Robert Henry Neubauer, 38, died after illness at 37 Hazelwood gve… Insufficient readable text to complete.

Sylvester P. Coyne East Main Street St. Charles’ Church Dennis Moran P. J. McGivney Michael P. Lynch Joseph Clabby Charles Payden Henry Gerrity Charles Lavery Frederick Shea William Colgan Joseph Dunnigan St. Michael's Cemetery Father Moran Robert Henry Neubauer Hazelwood Gvems Robert G Amalie Henry Fiehler Agusti Reihold Walter Pauline Karl Brechlin Adela

Battle With Sinn Feiners In Dublin Lorry Attack

Dublin reports a violent clash as Sinn Feiners attacked a soldiers lorry. Two troops are in critical condition from injuries sustained during the flight and one attacker was captured.

Dublin Sinn

Fischer brought to New York City

After a confrontation with Robert A. Pope Chief Flynn asserted Fischer is insane yet warned investigators not to overlook any lead. He noted Fischer may have guessed the explosion time and that even trivial details could yield a clue.

Fischer New York City Robert A. Pope Flynn

Jaw Fracture After Suspected Attack in Mystery Row

Fred White of 520 Wairfield avenue is hospitalized in Bridgeport with a fractured upper jaw and facial head lacerations after an alleged attack while asleep at 4 am Sunday. Dr Maxwell found a disturbed room with signs of struggle. White has not spoken with police. investigators seek details. A bag wrist watch and a diamond stickpin are missing.

Fred White Wairfield Avenue Bridgeport Haveeen Maxwell White

Lithuanians and Poles agree to suspend hostilities

Paris reports both nations will halt fighting while the League of Nations studies the issues, announced this morning. In Indianapolis Samuel Gompers, AFL president, will deliver the keynote at the United States Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America convention opening session.

Paris Poland Lithuania Council of the League of Nations Indianapolis Ind Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor United States Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Reds drive Bolshevik forces from Galicia front

Bolshevik forces have been driven out of Eastern Galicia by a general Polish advance along the southern front. Marketed as a wartime brief, the report notes a successful Polish operation and the retreat of enemy troops from the region. The item includes a classified note seeking a telescope or large spy glass at 205 Watson Building.

Warsaw Galicia Wateon

Seek Negroes With Blackjacks In Broad Night Assault

Police report two colored men robbed and beat Oscar Saffer of 146 George Street after midnight. Saffer, found on Housatonic Avenue near the bridge, was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with a fractured skull. Det. Washburn reports Saffer gave conflicting accounts of where the encounter occurred.

Oscar Saffer George Street Quinn Saffer Housatonic Avenue Bridge Grand Street St. Vincent's Hospital Washburn Quinny Main Grand Streets

Kenyon Slush Fund Probe Resumes Hearings in Washington

The Kenyon slush fund investigation committee will resume hearings at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning in Washington, continuing scrutiny of alleged improper funds and related actions. The session aims to gather witnesses and clarify previously reported expenditures.

Washington Kenyon Slush Fund Investigation Committee

Armed guards patrolling Rockefeller estate roads at night

Twelve armed guards were deployed to patrol roads around John D. Rockefeller's estate in Tarrytown, with no statement from the Rockefeller home. Local gossip mentioned a threatening letter received by the oil magnate, but confirmation was not available.

Tarrytown John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Unclaimed hootch raid nets illicit liquor cache

Seventeen five gallon cans of alcohol and a truck load of bottled hooch were confiscated in a raid on a garage at 64 Morehouse Street. The garage owner claimed no knowledge of the contraband and denied harboring it. A touring car and the truck were abandoned by the owners. One car bore Connecticut license plate Conn. 21787.

Morehouse Street

Millerand to Stand for French Presidency

Paris reports Premier Alexandre Millerand agreed to run for the presidency to succeed President Deschanel, who has tendered his resignation.

Paris Alexandre Millerand The Republic Deschanel

Hemmed Towels and Dresses Displayed for Sale

Hemmed dish towels described as plain white or blue bordered, medium size for house or school use. A 32 inch wide collection of dresses includes plaids and colors like pink blue black tan or green. Annex price 45 ets. Towels are one-half linen with blue borders ready for use at 35 cts or 3 for $1.00.

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