Drunk or Crazy? Fine Chiropractor in 1922 Case
The report recalls a 1922 incident involving Evans, a staff doctor for the New Haven baseball club of the Eastern league, arrested for drunkenness after a dispute near Silver Beach. Witnesses described inconclusive signs of intoxication while detailing clothing, behavior, and the confrontation with Officer Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Baseball Club
Fowler
James M. Moher Jt
Whibur Chase
Evans
Chase
C. B French
East Broadway
Silver Beach
Ain
Sirs
French
Rey Crossen
Crossen
Brown
Maher
Fowler Evans
Charlies
Doherty
Charles Doherty
Suver Beech
Exans
Trars
Injunction Threat Halts Bridgeport Park Work
Bridgeport voters pass a resolution releasing public highway claims along the shore and preventing use of conveyed land for anything but park purposes. The action aims to settle disputes between the city and Watson and Armitage over a Black Rock harbor strip and related properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice W Ammitage
Black Rock Harbor
Long Island Sound
Grovers Avenue
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Watson
Ardstage
Armitage
Fly-Tox Protection: Safe, Simple Insect Killer
Fly-Tox promises easy protection against flies by killing them on contact. The ad touts safety and simplicity with clear bottle instructions and claims it neutralizes filth and germs spread by flies across homes and workplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nengerold
Aede
Velon
Melon
Induste
Gee Wage
Property Conveyance Language Noted in Deed
The passage states that adjacent or bordering land is conveyed by the deed and that neither the city nor the unorganized public claims any right, title, interest, or easement in the property, except as expressly conveyed by the deed.
Fuller to Give Ruling Tomorrow in Contested Case
Governor Fuller and Attorney Wiggin led a four hour conference at the state house with Judge I and others. Fuller planned to hear one or two witnesses tomorrow to conclude his inquiry while reporters saw limited discussion of the matter. Sacco and Vanzetti updates note hunger strikes and prison conditions as guards described Sacco’s weak condition and the safety of the two death row inmates in separate confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernor Fuller
Oseph Wiggin
Judge I
Wiggin
Massachusetts General Hospital
Alvan, Jr
Iam
Thayer
Herman McDonald
Feller
State House
Weston Allen
Massachusetts
Ainsley C. Armstrong
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Boston Police Department
Sacco
Joseph I. McLaughlin
Sacce
Charlestown State Prison
Clash Between Sacco Vanzetti Sympathizers in Lyon
In Lyon France police clashed with Sacco Vanzetti sympathizers after two meetings addressed by Marius Moutet and others. Demonstrators tried to block street traffic prompting police intervention. Several people were injured and five were hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
France
Associated Press
Sacco-Vanzetti
Marius Moutet
Mexico Moves To Curb Sacco Vanzetti Riots
Mexico City August 1 Associated Press reports the government has ordered local authorities to guard all American consulates to prevent trouble if Sacco Vanzetti demonstrations occur when Governor Fuller of Massachusetts issues a decision in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Associated Press
Sacco- Vanzetti
Fuller
Massy Susetts
Chamberlin Lands After Ocean Hop on Leviathan Plane
Chamberlin completes a test flight from the Leviathan off a flat end runway and lands at Curtiss Field amid fog. He notes the takeoff speed was strong enough to lift off halfway down the strip. The test aims to prove the shipplane concept to speed Atlantic mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Curtiss Feld
Shipping Office
Teterboro
Curtiss
Leviathan
United States
Hartley
Maer
Europe
Germany
Charles A. Levine
Pridge
Blowig
Firesland
Zoning Rules in Easton Ratified at Last Night Hearing
Easton residents debated a new zoning ordinance as Willard Gillette and H W Wright led the session. The meeting covered permitted uses, property extensions, and board of appeals powers, with farmers from Sport Hill voicing concerns about taxation and residential value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
I Shaff
Commission
Willard
Gill
Shaff
Sport Hill
H. W. Wright
Charles Keller
Registrar of Voters
Wright
Keller
Hartford
Fred Candee
Telegram
Joseph Jersey
Jersey
Gillette
Mareh
Chester Hall
Mr. Shaff
Board of Appeals
A& Man
Zoning Commission
John Candee
Wicc
New York
Wicq
Inter
Paying Contract For Warren Bros
Frank Krapp, lease affected by rat road traffic plan, amounting to $10 600. The school bonds will be used for a 10 room addition to Columbus school and the new Has sick Junior High school, To Change Marks On Cars. Identification marks on city owned Gus will be changed as the result of an ordinance amendment unanimously adopted and immediately effective It Provides that Section 1 of the municipal garage ordinance shall end as follows: "All motor vehicles owned by the City of Bridgeport still be labeled permanently end conspicuously with ult. of the City of Bridge port of seize and quality as may be selected by the Garage Control com munation." Depatment names ang City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krapp
Columbus School
Hassick Junior High
City of
Bridgeport
Garage Control Communation
Balloting Shows Margin for Removal of Radio Station
Balloting points to Bridgeport residents' views on WICQ future as four issues hinge August 9 including transmitter location in Easton and a license revocation petition. WICC seeks higher power of 1000 watts and longer wavelength near KDA Pittsburgh and WBZ Springfield amid local dispute. Voters urged to return coupon ballots to influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
WICQ
WICC
East
Easton
KDA
Pittsburgh
WBZ
Springfield
To the Radio Commission Address Town or City
A damaged OCR fragment appears as a brief notice directed to the radio commission requesting action or resolution at a specific address in a town or city. The readable text supplies no date or further details beyond the recipient and location.
Public Ballot Demonstrates Bridgeport Radio Viewpoints
The Telegram publishes a ballot allowing readers unable to attend the August 9 hearing in Washington D C to express opinions on Station WIOC. Readers are instructed to strike out any word not reflecting their sentiment and mail ballots to The Telegram in Bridgeport for submission to the Radio Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
WIOC
Telegram
Middle Street
Bridgeport
Radio Commission
Bridgeport and
Vicinity
Alderman Amends Bowling License Consent Rule
The ordinance now allows the Police Superintendent to issue a bowling alley license with written consent from a majority of ten adjoining property owners, replacing the former requirement for consent from all adjoining property owners. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee also orders building lines on Fairfield Avenue and layouts of several streets, with reports referred to the Board of Appraisal for assessment. A city street layout is planned along Beechwood park to East Eaton street, and the clerk and alderman are named to a committee for the layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fred W. Harrison
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
Board of
Hallett Street
Goodwin Street
Waterview Avenue
Berkeley Place
Quince Street
Cornhill Street
Spruce Street
Savoy Street
Savoy Place
Wayne Street
Montgomery Street
Courtland Avenue
Ash Creek
Park Department
West Morgan Avenue
Beechwood Park
East Eaton Street
Wilbert Sanford
Danbury Department Store Sold to Genund Chain
The largest and oldest Danbury store, in operation since 1869, was sold today to Genund Department Stores, a Westchester chain, for about 750000 dollars. The sale surprised local business leaders with no prior rumors of a change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
McLean Brothers
Genund Department Stores
Westchester County
Daylight burglars steal two watches
Daylight burglars yesterday entered the home of James E. Ellum at 1022 Boston avenue and stole two gold watches and a chain. A window was forced. intrusion noted as the residents were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ellum
Boston Avenue
Po- Hce
Burglars Enter Phoenix Tool Company on Remer Street
Burglars entered the Phoenix Tool Company on Remer Street after closing time. They gained entry by forcing a weak point and escaped with a Palm Beach suit and a pair of shoes. Police and the detective bureau were notified yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Tool Company
Remer Street
I Vite
Bilton Affairs Aired In Court In Bankrupt Controversy
Court session reveals a heated dispute between Day and Pinney with both sides denying accusations. Judge proposes bankruptcy, calling it a hospital for this evil. Bridgeport financier Grippin says preferred stock valued at 90 per share while admitting common stock is nearly worthless. Wolfe of First National Bank testifies bank involved to about 350000. Lathe admits ongoing deficits for six years and criticizes current management after war slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Thomas
William J. Grippin
Bridgeport
Alcorn
Grippin
Wolfe
Edmund 8
First National Bank of Bridgeport
First National Bank
Roscoe S. Lathe
Doctor Robbed at Gunpoint Near Crescent Viaduct
Dr Harris Wofcman of 355 Noble Avenue was robbed of a gold watch and chain, an automobile license, and change by three youths aged about eighteen to twenty under a gun held at his side. The holdup occurred about 10 20 pm as he walked under Crescent viaduct near Kossuth Street. Detectives Foster and Holbrook pursued the case late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Wo F Cman
Noble Avenue
Crescent Avenue
Kossuth Street
William Foster
Frank Holbrook
Milford Man Injured in Store Fall
George Harrigan thirty three fell on cement stairs at Harrigan's dug store located at Main and Congress Street in Milford sustaining a fractured pelvis. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital after an initial examination and transfer by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrigan
Main
Congress Street
George Harrigan
Broad Street
Milford
Bridgeport
Emerzenry Hospital
M. — Goldys
Redden Gets Ride After 14 Years in City Charter Work
Since 1913 Redden and Meltzer were hired to revise the city charter for 1000 each, with later appropriations. The two lawyers failed to act as required, becoming a municipal joke while the compensation and approvals tangled in budgeted sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redden
Old Cotter
Regen
Meltzer
D. Cotter
Common Council
Record Rainfall Breaks 8.73 Inch Benchmark
A historic rainfall record was surpassed with 8.73 inches in 24 hours, breaking the prior August 1874 high. Damage assessment was incomplete as city departments labored to repair widespread flooding in business and residential areas. Store stocks, restaurants, and trolley systems suffered. many vehicles stalled or flooded, and widespread water blocked streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Church Street
Storm Causes Citywide Flooding and Infrastructural Disruptions
A severe storm floods New Haven and Willimantic causing manhole overflows and sewer backups. Hundreds of wires go out, transformers flood, and trolley service is rerouted. Pumps and reservoirs near capacity, while the 102nd Infantry camp events are postponed due to the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Church
Chapel
Department of Public Works
Water Company
Mew Haven
Willimanthe
Willimantic
West Main Street
Southern New England Telephone Company
Willimantic Exchange
Coventry
Babcock Hill Farm Association
102Nd Infantry
N. G
Camp Trumbull
Nagtic
Waterbury
Ansonia
38 Killed in Blast on Japanese Warship
Tokyo Aug. 1 38 men were killed including five officers and 47 wounded in the explosion of three mines on the deck of the mine layer Iokiwa during maneuvers yesterday morning. The ship was not seriously damaged and is being docked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Associated Press
Iokiwa
Navy Office
Hearst and Black Consolidate Pittsburgh Papers
Hearst acquires the Run and Chronicle Telegraph and merges them into the Pittsburgh sun Telegraph, while Black combines the Post and Gazette Times into the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Sunday editions for Post and Gazette Times end. overall Pittsburgh newspaper lineup now includes one morning, two afternoon, and two Sunday papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth Herald
Toledo Blade
Lancaster
Hearst
Run
Chronicle-Telegraph
Pittsburgh sun-Telegraph
Black
Post
Gaztte- Times
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The
Gazette Times
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Press
Scripps-Howard Intereste
Frank Knox
George 8. Oliver
Newspaper Printing Company
Gasette-Times
Post and Sun Publishing Companies
Sun
Block
Woman killed as wax container explodes in studio
A polling wax container exploded at a West Side studio on West 6th Street, shaking buildings and sending occupants to the streets and rooftops. Miss Rose Pollock, twenty four, a fabric designer, was killed, standing within two feet of the container when it detonated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Lower West Side
Wm West
Dempsey Loses Point In Suit For $62 000
New York August 1 Jack Dempsey failed to block a 682000 suit filed by Teddy Hayes his former trainer Hayes claims the former heavyweight champion owes him for past services Justice Cropsey ruled the papers were sufficient and Dempsey was ordered to pay $10 costs for the unsuccessful application
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dempsey
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Teddy Hayes
Hayes
Dempery
Dempsey
Justice Cropsey
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Warren Bros
Washington, D. C
Leene
Mibuitlgs
John Kengi
Lows Nutung
City Savings Bank
Nutting
Stratford Avenue
Stratford Airst
Bilton
Harris W. Herman
State Street
the East Trust
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Noble
Ove Ee
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