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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
13
The list presents the Democratic slate with U S Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford. Governor Rollin A Tyler of Haddam. Lieutenant Governor Ernest O Wagner of Salisbury. Secretary of the State Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbus. Treasurer Emil Marzano of Hartford. Comptroller Alfred P Walsh of Danbury.
The Times notes Steeplechase Island’s sale risk amid bungled city finances and doubtful park development. It questions a 20 year lease to private promoters, urges a clearly drawn contract, performance bonds, and a realistic $215,000 ten year rental while valuing any improvements.
The piece argues that the United States government relies on broad participation by all citizens through elected representatives. It stresses responsibility of individuals to vote and engage in public affairs, noting the duty extends to both men and women and highlighting forthcoming decisions of great importance. Continued in the last two columns.
Former ambassador James W Gerard, head of the Democratic National Finance Committee, told the Senate Campaign Investigating Committee that there is no limit on funds from a single donor. He said a $2.9 million total would suffice for the Democratic national effort, and that he had raised $128,000 so far with a goal of $2 million, aiming to be grateful for a million. He named state and national volunteers and noted a local committee plan, saying he would accept large sums but not amounts he deemed excessive.
A post card warning to clear the Brooklyn post office at 12 15 a m Saturday prompted immediate federal steps to guard the building. Police and officials treat it as a crank communication inspired by the Wall Street outrage.
Early today a Fairfield town truck and a truck owned by Anthony Wawalsky collided on the post road. The New York bound trolley for Bridgeport also struck the town truck. No injuries were reported. The New York truck driver will appear before a Fairfield magistrate at 9:20 Thursday morning.
Stamford reports six men from Brooklyn arrested for speeding a Packard owned by Williamsburgh Auto Renting Co. They allegedly pulled a revolver on a traffic officer, crowded other cars off the road, and threw whiskey bottles from the speeding vehicle. The men said they spent the night in New Haven and lived in Brooklyn.
Henry Moran of Brockton was charged with embezzling thirty dollars from Walter Thayer of 167 Barnum Avenue. Moran received a thirty day suspended jail term after explaining he served overseas and was gassed twice. Thayer agreed to repay the money and Moran returned to Brockton with an officer as court cleared Moran on the non support charge.
Albany Sept 22 leaders refined plans to end the special legislative session by Friday night or Saturday morning at latest. A public hearing will be held tomorrow afternoon as housing bills face the joint cities committee. The measures include tenant eviction protection starting October 1 and tax exemptions to builders for new dwellings and related bonds.
Three youths aged 17 to 22 were charged with statutory burglary. Edward Blaskif of 1363 Pembroke Street William Knapp of 1485 Pembroke Street and William Schafer of 476 Pembroke Street appeared before Judge Wilder this morning. Bonds set at $500 each. Knapp arrested last night after breaking into a saloon cellar at 874 Hallett Street while the others watched. A bottle of soft drink and cigars were seized as evidence.
A huge wheel run organized by local bicycle dealers is planned for next Sunday afternoon. The five mile event starts at the Plaza at 2 o clock with Fred St Onge, noted trick cyclist, to marshal and lead. A dealer service car will provide first aid and no rider will be left behind.
The board issued twelve permits totaling 11975 dollars for a variety of structures. Names include W R Jones for a two family house at 156 Lenox Avenue and F C Schleichert for a one family house at 0 Colonial Avenue, plus garages, additions, and a playhouse at several addresses. Schnee & Schnee received a permit for an addition to a store on Broad Street.
In Brooklyn early today a shooting killed Daniel Gilden while five men entered a store where he played cards. Another man, Thomas Montague, was seriously stabbed on a street assault by five men. two arrests reported. Separately, vital statistics record births in Brooklyn and nearby areas, while Washington announces Roland W. Boyden of Heverly, Mass named unofficial U.S. representative at the League of Nations financial conference in Brussels beginning Sept. 24.
Rockwell and Forester Inc announces a major reorganization. Louis F. Rockwell retires from the firm. Hugh J. Koenig, securing a substantial interest, takes over the Bridgeport Rockwell store. Forester directs Waterbury and holds previous interests in Waterbury and Bridgeport. Officers named: Richard Forester president, H J Koenig vice president and treasurer, R A Forester secretary. The corporation will continue under the name Forester and Co. Forester, Inc.
Connecticut Sons of Holy Cross and College of Worcester plan a luncheon conference at the Hotel Taft in New Haven on September 28 to finalize the Connecticut division of the 1 million dollar Holy Cross building fund campaign. The state is carved into six districts with chairs named for each: Winsted Bridgeport Hartford Waterbury New Haven Norwich.
Police began dragging the Detroit River at Randolph Street early today to recover bodies believed to be those of several people who died when an automobile plunged into the river shortly after midnight.
The article urges citizens to share war burdens by voting and warns that nonvoters cannot criticise public officials. It explains voter registration as essential to preventing abuses and stresses the short registration window and duty to remind others to register.
As Plymouth prepares for the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrims landing the sandstone rock known as Plymouth Rock will be rejoined with its water side fragment. The on view boulder dating from 1775 sits in the town square beside a liberty pole but part remains in the bed at the shoreline. The Society of Colonial Dames plans to place the fragments together with a stone canopy and sea wall to protect the memorial ahead of the milestone anniversary.
The Republican National Committee announces Elihu Root and Charles E Hughes will speak with Harding on the same platform. The note jokes that pairing Harding with those figures nearly violates the constitution. A Wall Street explosion site stored about 900 million dollars in gold. The piece urges universal voter registration and self registration reminder.
New wool tricotines in navy blue headline the season with a stylish, practical look. Versatile enough for street wear without a coat in cool weather, or with a fur choker for elegance. Office and business wear feature subtle embroidery and colored facings. Satin dresses priced at 22.75 offer tunics and panel designs in navy black or brown with lace drapes and embroidery. Come and try them on.
Brightly colored petticoats show gold blue or emerald tones. A flash of a vivid underlayer peeks from beneath dark skirts for a pretty effect. Well made and sturdy with good quality fabric. Price three ninety five cents.
Fifty pieces of long cloth forty six inches wide? Actually 36 inches wide. There is enough to last through one morning's sale. Ten yards to the piece. Price two dollars seventy five cents. Wednesday morning basement.
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