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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1922
Page
3
A Stratford town council recall dispute unfolds with opposition to an outsider candidate and criticism of the town manager. The editor urges transparent candidate naming and warns that recalls may not improve governance while urging calm and constructive publicity.
In Fialle Prussia on July 1, Herman Flecker and Lowth Korn, sought as assassins of Foreign Minister Rathenau, killed themselves at Santeck Castle near Bad Housen after police breached a tower door with axes. They faced arrest. a tour guide reported a light in the castle drawing attention to the scene. The self-inflicted deaths ended a chase led by Captain Erhardt's battalion.
Director George Coughlin of Public Works says asphalt patching will fix rutted city streets. About 225 men work as 70,000 gallons of patching material were bought. Courtland Broad and Main streets receive attention under a gradual resurfacing program with several streets slated for patching and back two feet widening.
Eyewitness report details a deadly New York city fire at a building where firefighters and police battled high flames. An explosion blew the roof, injuring more officers, while crowds fled and residents carried artworks from surrounding apartments as the fire raged across blocks.
Rotary members were urged to cooperate with police to cut traffic crashes. Commissioner Stoeckel said speed and careless driving cause most accidents, and called for public spirit to educate children, aid elderly pedestrians, and enforce safer crossing practices. He noted 120 crashes in June, 60 at busy intersections, with over speeding responsible for 60 percent. He promoted civic vigilance and street regulation to reduce harm.
A force of forty prohibition agents led by Sam Henri Cone and E B Hensen conducted a major raid in Atlantic City. They seized three truckloads of liquor valued at about 50,040 and arrested twenty people on charges of selling and possessing liquor. The operation aims to close illicit venues for one year under the Prohibition Act.
The federal government signals readiness to deploy troops if needed to safeguard coal mines and maintain order. Weeks notes federal power would be used only with disorder, while state authorities may call National Guard in emergencies. Operators remain silent as miners continue a thirteen week strike seeking collective bargaining.
Connecticy warns that any mobilization by troops requires careful waiting as disorders threaten orders. Governor Take told the Telegram last night the state will not join precedent set by others in rushing troop massing, signaling caution and debate on intervention.
John A. Corneil, chairman of the Democratic Lawn Committee, will headline a why and because forum at the Third District Democratic Club tomorrow night for district leaders and the administration. He is expected to discuss patronage, leadership, and party work, with sessions at 4:50 p.m. and a 9:15 p.m. forum at the Third District club. The meeting also features internal club reorganizations and district counteractivity planning.
Public hearing before the ordinance committee on establishing building lines in Stratford between the railroad viaduct and Barnum Avenue. Proposals cover prohibits projecting structures and adjust grades and sidewalls as discussed, with a committee report due at the next city council meeting.
The labor board and Grable pursue a plan, with ten indictments tied to wartime fraud. Grable says negotiations will open with railway roads on wage and conditions, and may go to disputes board if not settled. Federal troops considered if a large strike resumes as authorities report ongoing negotiations and possible arbitration.
A Milford Chamber of Commerce and Milford Yacht Club joint committee met to discuss harbor improvements. The town received 9000 dollars from Army Navy appropriation to reclaim meadows and adjacent land, create a recreation and baseball park, widen and deepen the harbor, and enlarge the anchor area basin to admit large tonnage vessels. Simon Lake presented information and plans, and the group agreed to contact Congressman Jonas S. Tison to secure the funding.
Stratford fire board rejected a new 10 009 triple combination pumping engine after tests showed carburator issues. The board decided the engine must be repaired and in first class condition before acceptance, keeping two existing engines at the Stratford center house. Local residents fear delaying the new engine for Firehouse No 1.
Fire destroyed Baitis Avenue warehouses of J. J. Bair and grocers and four two story stores in Atlantic City. Brunswick hotel also damaged. Total loss estimated at 26000 dollars. Advertisement notes Bekel’s Certified extracts famed for purity prior to the Bite Foot Law.
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