08 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1922
Page
1
An old newspaper blurb previews John D.’s longevity claims and notes air planes crash on London to Paris route with a Twain reference to a mysterious stranger.
The Times runs Rockefeller interviews noting his willpower and lifelong aims while contrasting wealth with virtuous living. A separate report recounts the Goliath Express Grand Express collision in fog, killing passengers including honeymooning Americans Mr and Mrs Firnce Yale of New York, and reflects on fate and the vastness of the universe amid human fragility.
Lawton Oklahoma reports five killed and many injured as a tornado demolished streets, leveled telephone poles, and destroyed homes in Lawton. Cisco Texas near Fort Worth also struck at dawn wrecking the depot and homes with communication cut.
John Tarran, 50, of 263 Black Rock Avenue, a bridge tender, was severely burned when a transformer at the Yellow Mill bridge flared in his face. He suffered first and second degree burns to his face and hands, received first aid, and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital in serious condition.
New York police seek details on a man named Donald Rice who killed himself in New York last Thursday. Authorities compare him to Charles Bower of Gilbert Street Utica whose disappearance weeks earlier sparks a link via letters and similar descriptions. A union worker background and a proposed Underwood position complicate the search as officials verify identities.
A Connecticut citizenship school at Trinity College featured Prof Odell Shepard declaring Shakespeare invented the modern woman. Prof Kleene warned against compulsory arbitration in industrial unrest while leaders urged outside initiative by women voters. Justice Wheeler led Bridgeport Budget committee praise for charity alliance and cost savings from unified funding among twenty agencies.
Genoa Italy April 8 The first concerted effort to reduce Europe's land armaments as a safeguard for peace will begin as the Genoa economic conference opens Premier Lloyd George leads the initiative with support from England and the Moscow Soviet commissar George Tchistcherin Informal talks start tomorrow and the gathering is expected to rival the Paris Peace conference in significance with the United States absent from formal invitation lists.
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled no criminal responsibility in two cases. Christian Nelson, 67, of 1497 Park Ave died after a fall from a porch roof during repair work at 251-253 West Avenue in Stamford. Frederick Zurrell, 45, of 205 Greenwich Street died after a collision at West Main Street and Greenwich Avenue, Stamford, following surgery to try to save his life after the crash June 3 at Stamford Hospital.
United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery heard Stamford cases alleging violations of Prohibition laws. Fred Yankes William H. Cleary and Charles Kapteina were held for the U S court. Phillip Gruber released and the arrest of Benjamin Gruber ordered. Mortis Hand-Janus case continued. All stem from a new organization.
Charles Dods a 76 year old night press operator at the American Chain plant on Connecticut avenue was struck on the head with a blunt instrument, possibly a blackjack, and lay in a plant yard coma for more than fifteen minutes before discovery by a watchman. Police seek the mystery assailant as he fled after the attack reported near a dark alley at the plant.
Brooklyn resident Morris Goldstein, 32, was found with a fractured arm and bruises after his heavy auto truck collided with a Safety Motor Transportation truck on the Boston Post road at the foot of Turkey Hill between Westport and Southport. He was treated at Emergency Hospital, while the other driver and a passenger suffered injuries. bystanders helped pay for transport to New York.
Washington reports firm officials claim a shortage exists in Bureau of Engraving and Printing holdings. They expect a $600,000 to $700,000 shortfall from bond duplications missing notes and similar issues, with total impact possibly larger. An inventory will finish in two weeks, halting all production as experts review discrepancies in the massive wartime output.
Oklahoma City April court inquest opens as Jean P Day and his wife prepare to testify in the coroner’s jury over Lieut Colonel Paul Ward Beck’s death. Day claims self defense to protect home sanctity. army board from Fort Sill attends with officers including Lieut. John W. Beck and Major R B Paddock.
A Macedonian couple achieves a home birth in New York City as the husband, Tusia Spiro Ciain, goes to the County court house elevator man for a birth recording form. He signs the birth certificate in the Welfare building amid the absence of a physician, ensuring the legal formalities are satisfied.
In a coastal Florida tale, John D Rockefeller finds himself stranded in Ormond Beach with no money. The story portrays the lonely magnate, who rarely carries cash, distributing dimes to children and adults alike as he tours hotels with his entourage. A bellboy receives a tip totaling one dollar fifty. The financier’s gentle humor and charity are highlighted in a vignette of his hospitality to a small English boy he meets at the hotel.
Former federal enforcement official Thomas McAuliffe, indicted on bribery charges, was admitted to Hartford Hospital for a second time. Doctors cited health strain, with trial postponed earlier, and officials noted his condition remains serious as he occupies a ward due to private-room shortages.
After testimony by Krms M. O'Brian of Stamford and Harold C. Telfer of Medford a Stamford divorce case against Michael F. O'Brian was continued for two weeks due to missing witnesses. The plaintiff accuses her husband of intolerable cruelty. the couple had married July 9, 1914 and lived together until November 24, 1921.
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