Vice Commission Urges Abolition of Cabaret
Bridgeport’s Vice Commission report urges abolition of cabarets and dance halls where liquor is sold. It notes diseases linked to sex immorality and recommends treating certain abnormal individuals via courts after psychiatric review. The study frames commercialized vice as a multifaceted city problem demanding broad reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vice
Bridgeport
Wilson
Zenas L. Potter
Russell Sage Foundation
Paschopathic Board
Vicw
Workman Survives Coal Hopper Burial At Plant
Arthur Lockwood of 2277 Main Street survived being buried under four tons of coal after falling into a hopper at a high trestle. Six fellow workers risked their lives shoveling to free him, keeping his head clear until doctors revived him. He suffered a fractured left leg and was taken to St Vincent's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lockwood
Main Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lockwood
J. F. Canavan
Emercy
St. Vit's Hospital
Doolan Rescues Runaway Team On Middle Street
Imhoff family injured in a double runaway on Middle street as Patrick Doolan of East Avenue intervened. Doolan halted the unhitched horse team, but was charged with city ordinance violations. Mrs Imhoff and her daughter received hospital treatment for cuts and shock. In a separate item, Greek island disorder on Samos prompts government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imhoff
Margaret Imhoff
Hull
Middle Street
Patrick Doolan
East Avenue
Doolan
Gold Street
Cruel boarder beaten children uncovered in city
Police report one of the city’s worst neglect cases as nine and five year old boys Charles and Joseph Broughan were found in a waste paper box at Adams Express Co after three days missing. Boarder John F. Harty is held on assault charges. Captain John Regan ordered safeguards. The boys, beaten and abused, are in the care of probation officer Miss Isaac Burgess and emergency surgeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Joseph Broughan
Adams Express Co
John F. Harty
Margaret Broughan
Cottage Place
John Regan
Broughan
New Haven Road
Isaac Burgess
Crossley Faces Multiple Suits and Goes Out of Business
James H Crossley a prominent real estate and insurance figure has sold his insurance agency to Bridgeport Land and Title Co and plans to wind down his affairs. The firm will manage Crossleys clients. Several lawsuits including a $10,000 claim by Harvey and Lewis and a $1,500 note suit by Alderman Blakeslee accompany the move. Attachments on Hancock and Fairfield avenues properties tie to these actions. Crossley was in New Milford and expected back Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harry Crossley
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Crossley
Peru
Mr. Crossley
Raymond W. Case
Newmere
Thomas Cunningham
Harvey & Lewis
Hartford Opticians
David Cotter
Main Street
Bridgeport Brass Co
Case
Hancock Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Waterman Court
Connecticut
Hollister Avenues
Arthur Lieberum
Grady Dies After Minister Car Crash in Water Street
George Grady of 525 Water Street dies from injuries after being struck by a car driven by a ministerial pupil demo in Water Street and Fairfield Avenue. Tor Falkendahl, Blue Ribbon Garage employee, is held on a technical charge of manslaughter though not the driver. The car's license owner, Falkendahl, faced charges as the licensed driver may bear responsibility for the pupil's actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Hospital
George Grady
Water Street
Fairfield Avenue
Tor Falkendahl
Blue Ribbon
Grady
Falkendahl
Henry Faversham
Monroe
Falls Two Stories Into Cellar Woman Escapes Unhurt
Mrs Kinsella Grasso of 173 Church Street fell two stories when a balcony railing collapsed while she hung out clothes. She was conscious, refused hospital, and was told by Dr. J F Canavan to watch for possible internal complications though no external injuries were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsella Grasso
Church Street
J. F. Canavan
Bullard Institute New Wage System Aimed at Skill Growth
The Bullard Machine Tool Co introduces the Maxi-Pay Wage Plan praising skill over low hourly rates. Long tenure lifts proficiency and lowers production costs through superior quality. Six classes group workers, with a high minimum of 55 cents per hour and potential advancement to Class AA for future shop execs and foremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Thatuan
P. Bullard, Jr
Million See New York Preparedness Parade Amid Broad Participation
New York May 13 145000 marched in a vast preparedness parade watched by about a million spectators. Twenty thousand women joined in the pageant with workers from 200 occupations and 10000 National Guard veterans. Major General Leonard Wood and Rear Admiral Nathaniel Usher reviewed the line from Madison Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Guard
Supreme Court
Battery
Manhattan Island
Lower Broadway
Centre
Lafayette Streets
Fifth Avenue
Madison Square
Leonard Wood
Nathaniel B. Usher
New York Navy
Yor Mitchell
Theatre and Allied Arts
Woman’s Preparedness Battalion
Woman's Peace Party
Socialists
Law and tears in murder inquiry at Bridgeport Shop
The coroner's inquiry into Nicholas Papp's murder by his wife at Bridgeport Metal Goods Co. day after day reveals a scene of raw emotion. The accused Mrs Mary Papp admits she planned suicide then killed her husband, as detectives question a Canadian-based step-brother and a sister of the accused arrives to assist police. The court hears episodes of distress as attendees, including attorney Jacob Klein, break down. Mrs Papp recounts working in Canadian ammunition shops and says she could not bear the marriage. Her demands to attend the funeral and to move the body reflect the family trauma, while her mother Mary Szabo is gravely ill in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Papp
Bridgeport Metal Goods Co
Papp
Canada
Bessie Bozso
Spruca Street
George Kerersi
John O'Connell
Phelan
Frank Polke
Bozso
Joseph Szabo
Mary Papp
Welland
Mrs Cottrell Dies From Oil Fire Burns
Mrs Nettie Knight Cottrell of 1134 Ogden street extension died in Bridgeport hospital from burns after dropping a lit kerosene lamp while suffering heart failure. Her 18 year old daughter aided but the burns proved fatal. She was born in Germany 54 years ago and survived by husband Edwin Dwight Cottrell a daughter Ethel and a son Earle Cottrell. Boston. May 13 The loss of Henry J Salt who went down with the Cunard Honor Lusitania prompted a $500000 suit filed in federal court by widow Mrs F E B Salt of Needham against Cunard Steamship Co Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Knight Cottrell
Ogden Street
Bridgeport
Edwin Dwight Cottrell
Ethel
Earle Cottrell
Boston
Henry J. Salt
Cunard
F. E B. Salt
Needham
Cunard Steamship Co., Ltd
Weather Forecast Gentle NW winds for Sunday
Weather outlook shows light to moderate northwest winds through Sunday with gentle conditions. Temperatures remain mild and skies are partly cloudy in most areas.
Peace Strength Of U S Army Set At 206000 Men
Washington reports House and Senate conferees agreed on an army reorganization bill fixing peacetime strength at 206000 with expansion to about 254000 in war. Compromise between Senate 250000 and House 143000. Includes nitrate plant funding and Plistburg instruction provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Senate
House
Congress
Washington
Senate Volunteer Army
Plstitburg
Eighth Cavalry Dashes Across Mexican Plains to Surprise Willistas
Marathon Texas reports Major George T. Langhorne and a flying squadron of the 8th cavalry moving across white sand hills in Mexico to surprise Mexican raiders at Glenn Springs and Boquillas. Communication between Boquillas and Marathon expected by Sunday night. raids denied in Del Rio. Funston returning to San Antonio. two coast artillery companies camped at Fort Sam Houston. Mobilization of New Mexican National Guard nearing completion with additional companies arriving.
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Eighth Cavalry
Willistas
Marathon
Tex
George T. Langhorne
8Th Cavalry
Mexico
Glenn Springs
Boquillas
Pany
Coast See
San Antonio
Des. Ae Cens
Funston
Coast Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
el Paso
Obregon
Columbus
WN. M
New Mexican National Guard
H. T. Herring
Freight Embargo Tightened Here No Relief Seen
New Haven May 13 The embargo committee of the eastern freight accumulation conference placed an embargo on all less than carload freight except perishables and food originating at New Haven and Central New England railways stations. Shipments to Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury Plainville Conn Providence R I are affected. The embargo becomes effective midnight May 13 and covers consignments facing unloading delays. Local agent L B Nickerson cites freight handler strikes and labor shortages as causes. company aims to recruit workers with lodging and meals provided. The embargo may last while conditions persist nationwide.
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New Haven
New Haven Railroad
Eastern Freight Accumulation Conference
Central New England
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Plainville
Conn
Providence
R. I
L. B. Nickerson
New Haven Road
Clara Kellogg Dies at 74 Prima Donna of American Opera
Clara Louise Kellogg former prima donna of the American operatic stage died at her home Elpstone New Hertford after a yearlong illness. Born in Sumterville South Carolina on July 31 1842 she was married to Carl Strackhouse in 1882 and had suffered from cancer.
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New Hertford
Conn
Clara Louise Kellogg
Carl Strackhouse
Elpstone
Sumterville
S. C
Budlong Alimony Payments Questioned In Court
Assistant Manager Herbert A. Budlong of the American Graphophone Co. will face common pleas court next Tuesday to explain why he stopped alimony payments to his former wife Charlotte A. Budlong of Washington DC. She claims 600 dollars is unpaid while Budlong says she breached an agreement to withdraw a judgment. Mrs Budlong was awarded 2000 dollars alimony in the divorce six years ago and received over 6000 since, with no decline in health. Budlong seeks return of excess alimony. Judge Scott to hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Budlong
American Graphophone Co
Common Plane
Charlotte A. Budlong
Washington, D. C
Budlong
Sim Budlong
Judes Scott
Selling Carranza's Cash Arrested For Breach of Peace
Benjamin Cohen of 42 DeLancey Street New York City was fined $2 in city court for selling Carranza peso notes on Water Street. He tried to sell recently issued Mexican de facto currency at three to five cents each. Special Officer Warkoom arrested him after a crowd obstructed traffic and Cohen refused to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Cohen
DeLancey Street
New York City
Water Street
Cohen
New York
Mexico
Warkoom
Theer
Fate of thousands unknown in Russian invasion tale
Berlin reports in The Chronicle that during the second Russian invasion of East Prussia about 15,000 women, children and old men were carried off to Russia. The fate of most remains unknown, with Overseas News Agency as the sole source citing the event.
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Berlin
the Chronicle
the Christian World
East Prussia
Russia
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Athens
Saméis
Asia Minor
Bradhurst
Goroner
John J. Phelan
Frede Bradhurst
New Candon
Land and Title Co
Church St
E. P. Bullard Institutes
Cottrell
Lusitania
del’ Rio
Anderson
Mex
Marathon, Tex
Onecom
Clara Kellogg
Graphophone Co
Carranza
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