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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
5
The Superior Court jury, after half an hour of deliberation before Judge John E. Heeler, returned a verdict for the defendant in Rosalie Cohen versus Connecticut company. Cohen sought $3000 for injuries from a trolley strike at State and Lafayette streets at 4:30 pm on January 3, 1229, claiming bruises and injury to her right thumb and index finger.
James A. Bradley, founder of Asbury Park and Bradley Beach, died last night in Asbury Park at age 91 after a general breakdown. The city planned to unveil a statue on June 28, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the founding.
Torrington report states John Cy Boland known as torough burgess and longtime state treasurer of the Knights of Columbus in critical condition at Stavely Hospital. Amputation of an arm was required due to a disease affecting use of the hand. jury verdict delivered later in the Connecticut case at 4:30.
New York June 7 immigrants aboard steamers are marooned due to the new immigration law. Commissioner Wallis warns of an epidemic risk and to hold hearings with Labor Secretary Davis and Commissioner General of Immigration. Plan to receive all Italian immigrants at the port and fine ships landing excess passengers, with fines equal to the excess fare.
Rosario Cicera of 2 Truman street, kidnapped from his Bridgeport home Saturday, was found abandoned in the Grand Central area and returned home yesterday by a charity organization agent. His uncle and half-brother, arrested in New York, were held as violators of the Bulli van law with concealed weapons found on them. Bridgeport police will not press charges.
State Referee Joel H Reed hears the contested Hoffman divorce in Derby with testimony from S Grover Hoffman of Devon and Genevieve Carman Hoffman. He alleges desertion infidelity while she cites intolerable cruelty. the couple married in Cleveland on June 22 1913 and lived in Derby after a week in Ellenville.
Washington June 7 Secre taries Hoover and Tall and committees from four coal industry branches met to curb a possible coal famine. Disagreements between coal operators and the government over relief steps were to be smoothed at the conference. Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey planned to attend, opposed by operators on new legislation. Transportation woes blamed for shortages, with talks on cost figures and operator data to follow. A lower summer rail rate was suggested, but railroads warned they could not risk tying up lines.
Brigadier General George C. Rickards of Oil City Pennsylvania is recommended to President Harding by Secretary Weeks to be chief of the militia bureau. The nomination is expected to go to the Senate soon. On road to recovery David Burroughs 86 milk dealer of 226 Ellsworth Street is improving after a razor laceration to the throat at his Bridgeport home.
The Lockwood committee halted its probe as 48 fire insurance companies promised to abdicate objectionable practices. Untermyer said the firms would seek non legislative reforms via associations and rating bodies, with sessions planned to formalize recommendations. The scope of the U S inquiry was deemed too broad for a complete investigation.
Judge Booth adjourned the criminal docket in Common Pleas to Thursday. Seven Bridgeport defendants face charges including reckless driving and drunken driving, with others charged with theft and conducting a disorderly house. Michael Joseph versus The Crane Company proceedings also continued after days of testimony.
A German submarine, U-97, was sunk today in Lake Michigan by four Inca guns of the Wilmette. The sub had a record of sinking seven Allied ships and was destroyed under terms believed linked to the Versailles treaty.
Sure Relief promises relief from indigestion and fatigue by boosting energy, heart activity, digestion, and blood flow with organic iron. It warns to avoid metallic iron and to look for the word Nogxated and the letter N on tablets, sold by druggists.
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