18 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1922
Page
1
Health news notes a strange mix of names and events with references to Goulds Viscontess and Astor’s visit. The item hints at illness among policemen and possible funding or pay issues, though details are fragmented and unclear.
Police commissioners repealed sick pay for officers and seek genuine sick relief across Bridgeport public service. The change targets abuse via vacation-like absences, urging better supervision and accountability while remarks touch on national figures and a mix of political commentary.
Albert Bosquett a 38 year old boarder at 256 Cottage street committed suicide by inhaling illuminating gas after declaring life worthless. Found dead in his second floor room with a gas tube in his mouth as family noticed odor and acted to save others. Medical examiner Dr. Garrick ruled death from gas poisoning with funeral plans to locate his relatives.
Mayor Fred Atwater said he was a little disappointed that the board of aldermen did not meet the emergency by adopting the Finance Committee's majority resolution last night. He expects the aldermen to unanimously back the Star shirt factory purchase. East Bridgeport voters wanted a definite school plan, not just buying a site for a high school.
The American and British Manufacturing Company through receivers John C. Stanley and George C. Van Tuyle filed an appeal in Superior court challenging the Board of Assessors valuation. Land valued at 83030 buildings at 265202 machinery 173479 and other items 31375. Oakland April 18 Philip Riley editor of the Free Press local weekly publication was seized by three men tarred and feathered taken into the hills.
Genova April 18 German Russian treaty impact worries delegates as they study the text and its effect on Europe’s balance of power. London, April 18 British leaders, including Prime Minister Lloyd George, urge cool handling to avert disaster while observers question new allies between Germany and Russia. Hartford petition seeks five cent Hartfordines fare. commission to rule after awaiting chair arrival Higgin.
Thompson, 20, held for murder after refusing to testify, accused in the April 3 death of James Wilson, who was shot during a struggle with his wife Pauline Wilson while Thompson slept on a cot. Prosecution claims the shooting followed an assault over money as Wilson tried to strangle his wife.
A joint request from the Board of Charity and the Health Board will seek the services of a teacher from the Board of Education to care for children confined to Englewood Isolation Hospital. The Welfare Building announced the plan as imminent. Tax Collector Edward Drew reported yesterday's city tax collections about $54,000.
Stratford town manager No I I R Hunter says no new legal action has started against him as judge Isaac Wolfe weighs quo warranto proceedings brought by Frank E Conine the fire marshal. Hunter, awaiting decision, notes he did not attend last night meeting and disputes statements about his supposed firing. He plans a New York City visit tomorrow with Harman Foundation to discuss four or five playgrounds for Stratford, urging internal strife resolution to avoid losing foundation support this year.
Reports from London describe a Belfast night of violence with gunshot wounds, fifteen houses burned in incendiary clashes between rival Irish Republican Army factions. Truce talks are to resume, while snipers operate in Catholic streets. A well known man, Daniel Delaney, dies in St. Vincent's hospital after a short illness. His body will head to Troy New York for funeral services with viewings at Mullins Scott and Redgate on Golden Hill street.
The Miller family welcome the second set of April twins, a girl pair born April 9 at 42 Huron Street. Parents Michael and Caroline Miller, ages 41 and 37, filed birth certificates. first April twins were Vera and Margaret Spivack of 286 Federal Street, children of Benjamin and Rose Spivack.
In Providence Rhode Island April 18 Paul and Jacob Pankiewteck Crompton brothers mill workers on an eleven week strike were shot in their dooryard by state militiamen. Paul wounded abdomen and Jacob three bullet wounds to right thigh and ankle. Last rites given and hospital care ongoing.
Judge Isaac Wolfe of Superior court filed a judgment this morning in favor of Gennaro De Lucia in a damage action brought by Anna Shatra Adamiee and Adam Adamiee of Stratford. The case involved an adjoining property dispute at Barnum and Brice avenues with claims a fence three feet over the boundary line damaged the plaintiff and sought injunction and $1000 in damages.
The city of Bridgeport through its Board of Assessors is named as defendant in an appeal filed today in Superior Court. The case targets an old Main street building near People's Savings Bank, valued at 55 000 dollars, plus the land assessed at 225 572 dollars. Owners listed are Roderick J. MacKenzie and Angus H. MacKenzie.
Deputy Collectors of Internal Revenue John L. Lyons Richard Meehan and Frerett S. Priest left for Hartford to audit income tax returns for the last quarter. Lyons, a former alderman, is noted as widely known in the city. The assignment by Collector Eaton is described as a high compliment.
The Courty court house yard shows early green as Superintendent Edward Chadwick leads a team of expert lawn menicurists and masseurs. They shear the lawn and roll out winter bumps after yesterday’s hard rain, working bright and early today.
Former president Woodrow Wilson denies a Globe Democrat claim that he thanked Senator James Reed for helping pass the Federal Reserve bill. In a letter dated April 15 1922 Wilson says he never wrote such a letter and that Reed has shown an inconsistent track record and lack of allegiance to any cause. The Globe Democrat published Reed’s purported copy of Wilson's letter alongside Wilson's denial.
The Board of Education calls a special tax to meet High school needs, declaring an Aldermen bond issue useless as illegal and incapable of sale. Officials warn 3,500 half-time pupils and 1,100 seating shortfall require relief beyond an 18-room plan.
Bridgeport sees unemployment drop from about 1000 to 400 as the charities department increases work for the state highway project. Council discusses Star Shirt factory site purchase for a high school and funding plans. Minority and majority reports clash over bonds and new school facilities amid overcrowding relief efforts. A damages suit follows related to an auto repair bill.
Lake Torpedo Boat company of Seaview Avenue filed an appeal in the Superior Court this morning contesting the Board of Assessors valuation. The board assessed land at 493,014 dollars, buildings at 222,500 dollars, equipment and machinery at 400,000 dollars, and miscellaneous items at 2,182 dollars.
Clinton Barnum Seeley and Wilson Marshall filed suit in Superior Court appealing a Board of Assessors ruling. The City of Bridgeport is named as defendant. Property involved is the Court Exchange building opposite City Hall on State Street between Broad and Court, extending to United Church. Land valued at 168,212 dollars and building at 150,000 dollars.
Judge Isaac Wolfe released a Superior Court decision stating the Norwalk Board of Estimates and Taxation must provide 1,288.28 from unappropriated funds or a levy to the Board of Education after finding actions to divert school funds unlawful. The ruling invalidates previous reductions from 285,058.87 to 266,800.59 and confirms the Board of Education's sole power to set school appropriations.
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