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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1922
Page
16
Democratic conventions will nominate candidates for senator in three districts at Democratic Headquarters on Main Street. In the flat district veteran Tames E. Murphy is the probable nominee. In the 22nd district no candidate is announced. In the 29th district Stephen Siksay appears favored by most delegates, with George Mara also mentioned. Murata reportedly withdrew, losing to Siksay.
New York city officials announced the longest subway trip in the world for a five cent fare. A ride from the Livonia Avenue extension in Brooklyn through Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx ends at 241st Street and White Plains Road near the Westchester line, covering 26 miles.
Milford New Haven leaders plan a Friday evening rally with a street parade and speeches by Mayor David E. FitzGerald and several candidates including Frank M. Chugin Stephen Waltney and Thomas Spellacy. The event follows a period of party activity and local honors.
Joseph McMahon of Hoboken New Jersey, accused of murder, was brought to Stamford by local police under extradition from Jersey City. He will be arraigned in City Court within days. Police say he was part of a ten man gang that robbed the Dewey Club on August 28, 1921, in which Bernard Kilkeny was killed. six gang members have since been captured and imprisoned.
Judge Paul T. admitted the will of the late Peter Farley to probate after representatives for both sides agreed to the action while planning an appeal to the Superior Court. Notice for appeal not filed but due within 30 days. The estate largely left to St. Joseph's RC Church, brother James Farley protesting and hiring Mayor D. E. Fitzgerald to represent him. One hearing held, adjourned, then admitted with Dr FitzGerald acting for the protester. Maurlee Resnick and Stephen F. Boucher named as appraisers.
At Vineyard Haven, Eagle boat No. 31 ran aground on a ledge off Cuttyhunk and was abandoned by its crew of Simon after hours of pounding. The hull was punctured in several places, the engine room flooded, and planks broken. coast guards, the navy, and lighthouse service tried to salvage with no success.
The Standard Oil tanker grounded at the entrance to Yellow Mill Point while maneuvering to reach its consignor. Seven coal barges arrived, including two for Derby Public Utilities and one for American Brass. The Northern No. 19, bound for General Electric, is among the largest harbor barges. Also noted is a Bridgeport Brass heat load and a yacht club windlass project. Chile cabinet resigns as senators back Taena-Avica protocol.
Yale professor William Lyon Phelps delivered the season's first lecture at United church on the origin of the modern drama. He reviewed Gabolt and Sinclair Lewis as part of the session, presented yesterday afternoon at 4 30.
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