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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1920

Page

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White And Hays Give Estimates Of The Election

In frank interviews, Floyd MacGirt relays White and Hays laying out electoral hopes. Hays predicts Republican gains in Kentucky Maryland Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma and more while White cites solid south and close fights in New York and Ohio amid party split impacts.

Floyd MacGiit International News Service New York International New Service Wil Mays Republican National Committee Hola Kentucky Haya Orth Carolina Oklahoma Maryland Missouri North Carolia America George White Hind North Carolina White Hays Eno Indiana West Virginia Gimels Washington Idaho Calie Hew Hampshire Malawhsee Newersey Delaaware North Dakota Kansas Nebraska Michican Wisfforean Minnesota Iowa Oregon Bryoming South Dakota Connecticut Blane Pennsylvania Rhode Gov.Cox West Virginia Illlinois Ohio Cox Anq League of Nations East California Lst New Mexico Argona Montana Nevada Utah Colorado Mexico Arizona Repub

Mayor Wilson Urges Women to Vote in New Era

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson issues a proclamation urging women to register by October 4 to vote after ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. Women 21 and over may state their age at registration as required. The notice urges participation at polls and taking citizenship oaths when Board of Selectmen meetings occur.

Wilson Lar Board of Selectmen Clifford B. Wilson

Bi-Weekly Chamber Dinners Feature Notable Speakers

The Chamber of Commerce schedules five bi weekly dinners from September 9 to November 10. Speakers include Dr. George S. Vincent president Rockefeller Foundation Willis H. Booth of Guaranty Trust Dr. George H. Strayer of Columbia University Mrs Sophia Delevan past president Woman's Chamber of Commerce and George McAneny executive manager New York Times. A course ticket covers all five events.

Chamber of Commerce George S. Vincent Rockefeller Foundation Willis H. Booth Guaranty Trust Company George H. Strayer Columbia University Sophia Delevan Woman's Chamber of Commerce George McAneny New York Times

Mac Swiney Still Alive After 42 Days Hunger Strike

London September 23 Terence Mac Swiney the hunger striking Lord Mayor of Cork Ireland remains living in Brixton jail after 42 days without food. He slept well overnight and showed pain and weakness upon waking, the jail announced.

London Terence MacSwiney Cork Ireland Brixton MacSwiney

Banks Named In The 25th Senate Nomination

Stratford convention named Wimere S Banks for senator from the 7th District. The Fairfield resident won on the second ballot with 19 votes to 16 for incumbent John J. Dillon of Shelton and 7 for Harry Sherwood of Westport. New Haven reports: fourteen drunks were arrested in three hours yesterday afternoon.

Wimere S Banks Stratford Fairfield John J. Dillon Shelton Harry Sherwood Westport New Haven

North Italy Riots Over Factory Seizures Spread

London reports rioting in northern Italy after labor soviets refused to evacuate seized factories. Guards were fired on near Turin, one guard killed and several wounded. Disorders in Brescia and Sandona as workers refuse to surrender plants. Violence described as spreading, with 34 of 51 factories adopting hostile resolutions.

London Italy Turin Brescia Sandona

Lake visit at Stratford backfires on insurgents

Everett J. Lake the Republican nominee for governor visited Stratford last Saturday, aiming to boost insurgent support. The event instead exposed a factional fight within the Stratford Republican club, triggering resentment among many local Republicans and contributing to insurgent defeats at the primaries. Lake reportedly vowed to avoid Fairfield county in future, letting factions settle their differences without his help.

Everett J. Lake Stratford Lake Wilson John J. Dillon Jake Old Town Republican Club Fairfield County

Deschanel Sent to Hospital After Collapse

Paris reports former French president Paul Deschanel was rushed to a private hospital after a serious and sudden collapse. In Washington a naturalization court granted final papers to 185 applicants as the term nears closing with hundreds more awaiting hearings.

Paris Paul Deschanel France Naturalization Court United States

No Danger Of Coal Panic Here As Yet

The National Coal Association states adequate coal supplies will meet demand before winter and recommends staged buying. Bridgeport dealers largely agree, citing mining strikes and limited rail shipments as the main cause of tight stocks. Prices stand at 17.50 with no immediate drop expected and miners’ output shaping the outlook.

National Coal Association Bridgeport National Association Times Hera

Unemployment Rise and Factory Cuts Hit Hartford

Hartford reports show rising unemployment with many local factories laying off workers. Some are rehired at other plants for lower wages. skilled mechanics are in greater supply. Hartford Rubber Works reportedly laid off up to 700 as a tire department shifts west. A four day week affects limited departments. others maintain eight hours.

Hartford Conn State Employment Bureau Hartford Rubber Works Warner Brothers John W. Fields Field

Correction issued over GE order rumor for Stratford builder

The Times retracts a report that William F. Charles of West Broad Street Stratford had received an order from General Electric for 100 dwellings. Charles denies any such order and says the error originated in the paper's editorial rooms. The correction expresses regret for the mistake.

the Times William F. Charles West Broad Street Stratford General Electric Company Chatiops General Electric Charles Times

England quotes Harding on Ireland in cabled interview

London September 23 Senator Warren G Harding Republican presidential nominee regards Ireland as a purely British domestic problem The Morning Post printed a cabled interview quoting Harding saying It is not in the province of either the United States or the League of Nations to interfere in the Irish question.

London Warren G. Harding United States Ireland Morning Post Today Harding League of Nations

Norwalk Bomb Threats Prompt Precaution Measures

Norwalk police are investigating a wave of threatening letters said to be sent to multiple city factories and banks promising bombs if certain demands are unmet. Authorities deny unusual activity but are taking extra precautions at several institutions. Sheriff Pease's Bridgeport office is reportedly asked for additional deputies.

Norwalk Pease Bridgeport

Japan to sue California over anti Japanese bill

Tokio reports say Japan will urge Washington to appoint a commission to solve Japanese American issues. If California passes anti Japanese legislation, Japan will sue the California legislature as unconstitutional and a breach of treaty rights.

Tokio Washington California Californs

North Church Seeks Heir Determination in Court

The North church asks the Superior court to determine who holds interests in its property. Deeds dated a century ago state that if the property is ever used for nonreligious purposes it would revert to the donor’s heirs. The church filed a friendly petition to identify all rightful heirs.

North Church Superior Court

Who Is He Authorized for Identification Request

A written identification is required and must be brought or mailed to the Times Office. The notice appears to urge the reader to identify the person responsible for a specific action or inquiry and to submit documentation.

Times Office Sipner Chie Ericie Weil Hie Eas

OReilly Corrects Identity in Profiles Case

M. J. O'Reilly of 53 James street confirms yesterday's profile as Thomas M. Cullinan former city attorney. Others guessing correctly include Robert J. H. Emmons John J. Kane J. J. Schneiman Marie L. Sheridan Mildred Larsen Marion Phew Dorothy Truesdell and Thomas Lattin with addresses listed.

M. J. O'Reilly James Street Thomas M. Cullinan Robert J. H. Emmons Noble Avenue John J. Kane Stillman Street J.J. Schneiman Railroad Avenue Marie L. Sheridan Mildred Larsen Fairfield Avenue Marion Phew Dorothy Truesdell Grove Street Thomas Lattin Wood Avenue

Bandits Loot Waterbury Coffee House at Bank Street

Seven masked gunmen raided the coffee house and gambling venue run by Matthew and Louis Bovine at 289 Bank Street in Waterbury at 4 am. They robbed eighteen patrons, recovering cash and valuables estimated between 2000 and 4000 dollars. Matthew Bovine was stripped of 400 dollars and a diamond ring. undertaker Michael Majorany was coerced into surrendering his diamond ring under threat of firing.

Waterbury Matthew Louis Bovine Bank Street

Walker Home Society elects officers for year

At a meeting last night the Walker Home Society elected Sophia Brady as president Ida Montiar as vice president W G Brady as secretary Marta Farrar as treasurer and Edward L Farrar as trustee The society is raising funds to build a home for colored aged people at 111 117 Beardsley Street with Mary Walker of Whiting Street as leading charitable worker in the city

Walker Home Walker Home Society, Inc Sophia Brady Ida Montiar W. G. Brady Marta Farrar Edward L. Farrar Walker Home Society Beardsley Street Mary Walker Whiting Street

Governor Vetoes Soldiers' Bonus And Registration

Hartford dispatch reports Governor Holcomb refused to sign the wartime bonus referendum and women voting registration bills. He rejects the bonus referendum as beyond the September legislative scope, and cites lack of time to notify registration boards for the Friday Saturday voter registration. The teachers' $1,150,000 bonus bill awaits his action.

Times Hartford Holcomb

Grand jury probes blow up at accident

A special Board of Education meeting is set for next Monday at 8 o clock to discuss adding portable schools. Longfellow school is among those slated for expansion to ease crowding conditions.

Board of Education Longfellow School

Wall Street blast seen as accident disputed by Flynn

New York September 24 The grand jury probes the Wall Street explosion line with witnesses from explosive firms and wagon records. Justice official William Flynn remains convinced the blast was a plot, while a DOJ stenographer cites a warning from a man friend days earlier.

New York William Flynn Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Wall Street Carless Grand Jury Carl Ditmar Ditmar Company George Geerhard E. T. Dupo and de Nemours Company Flynn

Tate Arrested On Hooch Charge

John D. Tate of 14 Suburban Avenue was arrested yesterday by federal agents for liquor in his saloon on Middle Street. He will be brought before United States Commissioner Hugh Lavery for a hearing.

John D. Tate Av Nue Middle Street United States Hugh Lavery

Irish Town Is Given to Torch by Soldiers

Dublin reports a reprisal attack by British soldiers and policemen in County Clare after a clash between Milltown Malbay and Lehinch. Four policemen and one soldier were killed. mills town Malbay partly destroyed by fire as civilians flee. Twenty six civilians arrested near Milltown Malbay on charges related to the battle.

Dublin County Clare Milltown-Malbay Lehinch Milltown- Malbay Balbriggan

McDonald, Gas Victim Recovers After Attempted Suicide

James McDonald a 27 year old foreman at Bridgeport Brass Company attempted death by self at his home 32 Huron Street late last night. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital and regained consciousness this morning. His condition is not critical and recovery is assured.

James McDonald Bridgeport Brass Company Huron Street Bridgeport Hospital

No Plan To Wreck Gov Coxs Train En Route

Deming New Mexico Sept 23 Governor Cox survives earlier derailment near Peoria Arizona as his special train continues toward Albuquerque on a detoured Southern Pacific route. Railway officials deny track obstruction caused the crash that damaged a locomotive tender and coach while two more cars were derailed.

Gov. Cox Cox Deming N. M Peoria Arizona James M. Cox Albuquerque Southern Pacific Walker

Auto Killing Case On Trial

The first jury trial of the current Superior court term opened at 11 today with Frank & Devlin of Shelton arraigned on manslaughter tied to a June 23 1920 auto crash in Darien. Devlin allegedly intoxicated drove into a Brooklyn couple, Mr Beck a wealthy shoe dealer and his chauffeur. Mrs Bertha Beck died July 10 from injuries including a skull fracture. The day focused on evidence.

Superior Court Frank &Devlin Shelton Darien Devlin Beck Mond Street Brooklyn Bertha Beck T Samford Hospital

Weather Outlook for New Haven and Connecticut

Weather forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls for fair tonight followed by unsettled conditions Friday. Connecticut sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with possible unsettled weather and light winds. A broad trough over Colorado extends to Texas, bringing showers from the Gulf to the Middle Atlantic. Heavy rain reported in the last 24 hours from Pensacola to Hatteras. Temperature trend shows no great change for the season in northern Rocky Mountain districts.

New Haven Connecticut Colorado Montana Texas Ez Gulf Middle Atlantic Pensacola Wins Hatteras N. C Rocky Mountains

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Middle West THE Chamber Mac Swiney Banks Congress Agnes Hart Wilson Secretary of Labor North Italy Lake Lore AT Deschanel England Japan Ier Bridgeport Elkdom Oreilly John and Main Streets Main and Main Street Main John Streets John and Main St New City John Street Tate McDonald
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