17 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1922
Page
1
Ambitious play on words blends romance and politics as Margot Asquith seeks influence in New York air shooting circles at Collins Oratorio Mark of Municipal Superiority.
The sermon denounces United States Senator Hollis divorce as a shameless disregard of sacred things. Bishop Manning laments world lack of faith and emphasizes need for faith wisdom and love. He cites crime, unemployment, and industrial mismanagement as consequences of ignorance and urges wiser governance and prayer.
Premier Facta of Italy presides as Genoa delegates summon heads of inviting powers for a three o clock meeting. The Russia Germany pact signed at Rapallo prompts questions on the Conference scope. Monetary experts urge an international central bank convention while two more conferences are seen likely to restore European financial harmony. Separately, George Nicholas faces City court for Easter egg ordinance violation and concealed weapons charge, fined seven dollars and costs.
Dublin reports an attempted assassination of Michael Collins, head of the provisional Free State, as gunfire erupts near Beggarsbush headquarters. Collins recalls firing on attackers in Naas and capturing one man, while Free State troops patrol Dublin in armored cars. Separate incidents in Belfast and Clough, Antrim, involve a bomb at St Matthews chapel yard and a shot man fleeing police.
The body of George Phillips loomfixer, long employed in the mills, was found on the Quinnebaus River bank with a cross on his forehead and a fractured skull. Police suspect murder, noting head wounds from a blunt instrument and no money on his person. His cap glasses and another hat lay nearby. coroner to conduct inquest. Neighbors report seeing Phillips with a party drinking Jamaica ginger near the grove where the body likely was killed.
Willem H Murphy of New Haven seeks to overturn the will of David H Cotter naming Agnes Hagerty Reilly as sole heir. Murphy, a first cousin, appeals the probate decree to the Superior Court with attorney John Henry Sheehan. Estate valued around 125 000, May term calendar set. Also reported smallpox case number 168 William Roff 40 of 54 Madison Avenue is in Englewood Isolation.
Citizens circulate petition urging clemency for Mrs Rosino Salvino serving a San Quentin sentence from ten years to life for killing a man said to have attacked her. Her husband Giugno Salvino and seven children live in a distressed Stockton home.
In Stratford the town council and voters remain divided as Judge Isaac Wolfe considers the quo warranto case filed by First Selectman Frank E. Conine against R. H. Hunter. Rumors swirl that new town counsel Judge Edward K. Nicholson may seek a mandamus, but he plans no action without council approval. A special council meeting may be planned to give the judge concrete instructions amid anti-Hunter calls.
Louis Vioncero a 15 year old porter at 371 Main street was accidentally stabbed in the right shoulder at the SheMeld Restaurant early today by a fellow porter. He was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr. A B Margulis. The wound in the upper right shoulder was not serious.
A night tornado hit Irvington Indiana, population 300, killing one and injuring 50 to 75. Fifteen residences and businesses were demolished or badly damaged. A special Illinois Central train carried seriously injured residents to Centralia for hospital care. A seven-member family all injured and two children in critical condition were reported. The Baptist Orphanage main building narrowly escaped.
Mrs del Alves of 9 Columbus Place was sentenced after a raid that found her accused of running a disorderly house. Manuel Cura, John Perry of Port Chester and Peter Cruse were fined $15 plus costs. A 30 day jail term was suspended upon leaving the city.
New Haven April 17 The American Legion Connecticut department launches a statewide membership drive from April 24 to 29. State headquarters says a concentrated effort will target New England leadership with churches urged to appeal to ex servicemen in sermons on April 23 to join the legion and back its patriotic and religious aims.
Relatives of the late Thomas L. Watson have not filed a complaint with the Judge of Probate to admit the will for Mrs. T. L. Watson who died in California. The will, expected to be entered for probate this morning, disinherits the son and daughter and leaves most of the estate to Grace Norton Dudley. Arthur Watson declined to comment, saying he will speak in three days. Corroborating papers were being sought as Mrs. Watson considers another will due to health concerns.
Alderman Eugene Kelley of the Third district frames the Star Shirt factory purchase as a party issue. He recalls pushing a referendum on using the factory for a high school after alterations. The piece critiques prior assessor work and cites alleged immoral conditions at Bridgeport High due to space and supervision gaps.
The new milk regulations delay May 1 start as the Health Board and Milk Producers and Dealers Association dispute. Health Officer Dr William Hall Coon says no meeting request has been received to modify the regulations. The May meeting is set for the second Monday with no public session planned. dealers show little movement while some milkmen sell to larger firms meeting Health Department standards.
Reports from Stratford described a hastily called session to meet at the old Town Hall amid a bitter recall battle. Judge Edward J. Nicholean, newly hired town counsel, would not pursue mandamus against Hunter without council approval. Districts show recall petitions strong with Third district over 50 percent. A crowded town hall is expected as Stratfordites rally to follow the ongoing council fight.
John Rich of 220 Hamilton street and red Alert of 439 Hallett street were arrested early Sunday by Officer James Renehan of the Second Precinct. Both charged with breach of the peace and assault, the cases were continued to April 22 in City Court. Police say one man struck Renehan on the head during a fight among youths at Shelton and Pembroke. Renehan needed three stitches at Emergency Hospital. Both defendants are held in $250 bonds.
Dr Alfred C Jones defends ongoing dental hygienist program in parochial schools amid dispute among boards. He notes Catherine Poland H Meath and Margaret Wilcox have served five to eight years and asserts approval was given to continue. Zepp reportedly advised a paid worker to quit. He blames Health Board if work is halted.
Trial of Governor Len Small begins in Waukesha on April 17 with charges of conspiring to embezzle state funds and related offenses. Proceedings move through the circuit court against the governor and alleged accomplices amidst heightened scrutiny.
Stratford man Jonn Go Dish bound over to Superior criminal court after arraignment in City Court this morning. Judge William Boagdman set bonds at $1,000, with case scheduled for the next term.
Mrs Maud Fancher of Newark New Jersey died today after she killed her infant son last Thursday and drank poison in a letter to her husband saying she wished to be his spirit guide. The death comes after hours of unconsciousness. In other notes, proceeds from Friday’s moving picture show at Dawe’s theater on State Street will go to the Young Women’s Guild of the United Congregational church for local charity. Bonnie Brier Bush will be shown at 1 30 3 30 6 40 and 8 30. The orchestra of Mrs Bristol Miss Jones Mrs Cole and Mrs Baldwin note the event. Separately, storm warnings were hoisted at Cape Henry to the southwest from New York.
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