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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
14
The defense hinges on testimony about a $100000 bequest from Tufts father and alleged conspiracies involving Corcoran Levenson and Gordon. District Attorney and Middlesex County officials faced questions over alleged improper influence as witnesses described ill health and a doctor’s role.
The Sixth District Republican club at Mainshort held an open house with a boxing card featuring Lenox A C vs Shamrock A C bouts and English vs Lee. Arthur J. Knapp refereed, Mac Gillespie timed, and the event drew large attendance. Alderman Alfred J. Knapp announced future similar events set for September. An outing at Testreve Golden Hodavenur was mentioned.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced tentative valuations for railroads, listing the Union Railroad Co in Massachusetts at $420, and Montpelier line at $1,325,000. The report notes Switzerland has adopted standard voltage for electric circuits.
Tony Di Mimma of Waltersville won the kite flying contest staged by the Recreation Board at Seaside. The event drew entries from several playgrounds, with cheering spectators for each participant as boats and kites competed, marking an exciting afternoon for the city.
Tony TyMimma won first in the kite contest with a four hour build and a painted Chief Blue Sky. M Davis and Edward Barnard earned prizes for kite worksmanship on Tranistan avenue playgrounds. Clark Wart won for design. Sailboat races followed with MacGee, Dorothy Leckie, and William Campbell taking top spots amid cheering spectators. Prizes also went to warship and boat building entries from Hall, Seaside, and Tranistan playgrounds.
Democratic Town Chairman Jah S Cornell spoke to a large audience in the Sixth District on North avenue praising enrollment for primaries. Women were nearly as numerous as men and were urged to enroll. the routine was clearly explained by Cornell and other speakers. A separate item notes a boy injured by a car near Franklin street, treated at the Emergency hospital and released home.
The executive committee of the Bridgeport branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers met last night. Officers appointed include vice chairman J. H. Bentley secretary A. R. Parker and entrepreneur H. E. Wells. Members listed include J. H. Bentley Lehill J. Parker J. Bray T. K. Bega and others with committees named for fellowship publicity membership and research chaired by J. Melintyre and E. Wells.
Police investigate a late night stabbing of Theresa Lyon on AF 197 Tane street. A man drew a razor during a confrontation at her front door and slashed her cheek, leaving a deep three inch wound while another suspect fled. Lyon received care at a local hospital. assailants remain at large.
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