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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1922
Page
16
Members of the First District Democrats club and Fourth district members plan a meeting tonight to vote on joining with other clubs for an outing and field day at a Pleasure Point or similar resort in August. The event is billed as a major political occasion in state Democratic circles.
Milford July 1 article notes Epworth League hosted lawn party on church grounds with electric lights and lanterns. Booths sell home cooked foods and treats. large tent for storm. orchestra providing music. expected to be a large, successful outdoor event. Also mentions Chamber of Commerce activities and local civic plans.
The hearing for Barry F. Moree of Greenwich and New York charged with conspiracy in shipbuilding operations during the war was postponed. The delay, tied to the ongoing trials of Moree’s father and brother on similar charges, stems from the absence of special government prosecutors across the country.
The first meeting of creditors in the estate of Dante Tati, an automobile accessory dealer on North Main Street, will take place at 11:30 this morning in the bankruptcy court. It is understood the debtor will offer a 30 percent composition to his creditors.
Fire on the New Haven Turnpike early July 10 destroyed a truck owned by Henry Stiller of Wearville. The vehicle, carrying cattle crates and barrels, was about to cross Milford’s line en route to Bridgeport when flames consumed the rear cab. estimated loss about 5200. Milford firefighters used chemicals and water to combat the blaze. gasoline tanks also burned but did not explode.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the position of laborer in the post office building. Salary is 9720 per annum with a 240 bonus. No educational test. physical ability, training, and experience considered. Applicants must be US citizens aged 0 to 50, with exceptions for honorable discharge from the military or mail service. Applications due by August 1 to the local post office secretary or district secretary at 15th floor Customs House, Boston.
Harbor officials request 70000 to widen and deepen Ash Creek as part of Bridgeport harbor repairs under the Army Appropriation bill signed by President Harding. Local lumber and cement firms including Vincent Lumber and Park Lumber are among those involved with the Ash Creek project, with coal shipments and barge traffic noted at the harbor.
Stratford election heats up as the People’s General Committee urges a July 25 vote against council manager government. Bulletins accuse existing officials of masking flaws while outlining district candidates Harold DeLacour Emanuel Hendrickson Louis Herrmann Harry Wilcoxson William Walkeley Albert Coulter and others urging voters to back their slate to curb political bosses and cut taxes.
In Charntley Mound, Angus Thorne, superintendent of charities, announces layoffs in the outside investigation department. Declining work forced reductions after months of reduced activity. previously 26 employees, three of whom were discharged yesterday, include Mrs. Walker, Mrs. North, and Mrs. Lamend.
Coroner John J. Phelan finds Gur and Frank Scinfani of Stamford criminally responsible for the July 3 murder of their brother-in-law Isnatius Ment tagging. They are held in Stamford without bonds as authorities review the case and a pending division of joint Stamford property.
Madison man Samuel Shurnick was bound over to Superior Court under $1,000 bond by Judge Denne in the police court for man slaughter in the death of Robert Bowen. The driver’s vehicle reportedly struck Bowen on the road and the brake system allegedly failed to function properly.
In New Haven City Court Judge Samuel E Hoyt discharged Arthur G Bentz of Walnut Beach on a non support charge after testimony that he did not live with or support his wife Mrs Bentz due to her infidelity. The case followed Edgar Pritchard s testimony as a co defendant previously convicted for shock perpetrated against Mrs Bentz.
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