Bridgeport Vice Scandal Surfaces As City Raids Begin
Bridgeport unfolds a major police scandal as Burns agency detectives raid 22 dives citywide just before City Court sessions. Officials claim a powerful vice trust may be exposed, while locals await evidence implicating police and ongoing cases for keepers of gambling houses and disorderly venues.
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Bridgeport
Burns’ Agency
New York City
Clifford B. Wilson
Poles SC
Icmne
Howeven
Ieft
New York
Committee to Hear Suits Against Bridgeport City
Judge Curtis of the Superior Court appoints Attorney Jax Wheeler of New Haven to head a committee to hear numerous tax and property suits against Bridgeport. Hearings start May 3 and are expected to last several months. Appeals by the Aiting Rubber Co Rosa Refeh and Swit & Co. were discussed but a committee plan was suggested as more efficient.
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Omer
Bridgeport
Curtis
Superior Court
Jax
Wheeler
New Haven
Aiting Rubber Co
Rosa Refeh and Swit & Co
Gatt Named Joint President of Suffrage Alliance Congress
Geneva reports Carrie Chapman Catt and Millicent Garrett Fawcett named civil presidents of the eighth International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress to be held June 6 to 12. View Countess Astor is a delegate, with other attendees including Mrs Josephus Daniels wife of the US Secretary of the Navy.
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Geneva
Carrie Chapman Catt
New York
International Woman Suffrage Atlianca
Millicent Garrett, Fawcett
London
National Union of Woman Suffrage Societies
Madamt
International Woman Suffrace Alliance
Vicwountess Astor
Ure
Josephus Daniels
United States Secretary of the Navy
Foreign markets closer to bridgesport factories story
The article discusses John Heaphy restraining John Lahrs from ejecting him from the top floor of a West Avenue and John Street building where Lahrs runs the Motor Car Painting Co. The case involves rent and potential losses, with a broader note on a new edge act charter enabling foreign markets to be closer to Bridgeport factories.
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John Heaphy
West Avenue
John Street
John Lahrs
Bahrs
Motor Car Painting Co. Judee Carts
Mare
RE. Shepher
Heaphy
Visi
Shepherd and
Lahes Gimelrad
Lars
Lahes
Lahm
Lakes
First
Federal Foreign Banking Association
Bridgeport
Federal Reserve
Walter B Lesbar
American Chain Co
Weed
Thre Grip Co
Pratt & Cady Co
Edmund S Wolfe
First Bridgeport National Bank
American
Bridgeport Natonal Bask
Thir Ihr
Carry Your Lunch Is Newest Slogan
The cheese club promotes carrying lunch from home to work to save money and time. Proponents say homemade meals cut costs, reduce dining out, and encourage healthier eating. Canadian towns report cross border interest with workers joining lunch programs and a regional club expanding in Ontario.
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New York
Olster
Dellar
Two Injured In Collision On Laurel Avenue
George Greenspan of 62 Herkimer fired a Ford with Irene Fazekas, 21, of 1043 Howah Avenue, en route on Laurel Avenue. Greenspan turned into Norman Street to avoid a Wad ham Ice Cream truck, the Ford collapsed. Greenspan suffered a back contusion and Fazekas head and hand injuries. Both treated by Dr B J Burne j and sent home. Weather forecast: increasing cloudiness tonight and Tuesday with showers.
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sGeorge Greenspan
Herkimer
Irene Fazekas
Howah Avenue
Laurel Avenue
Normantreet
Wadham Ice Cream Company
Greenspun
Miss Fazekas
B. J. Burne J
Railroad Board Rejects Captains From Striking Men
Washington April 19 The railroad fiber board announced it would not consider captains from striking railroad men The board said it would not receive entertain or consider any application or complaint from parties not complying with the transportation act or not taking steps to avoid interruption of railroad operations Spokesmen from New York New Jersey New England and the Midwest met the board after the statement They were accompanied by Representatives Eagan and McGlennon of New Jersey.
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Washington
Railroad Fiber Board
Theboard
Wou
New York
New Jersey
New England
Mideweet
Boans
Eagan and McGlennon
Steel firm pledges lower prices amid rising living costs
Albert A Gary of United States Steel told Hoobocken stockholders at the annual meeting that the company is holding prices steady despite high living costs. He cited inquiries into why prices have not risen despite strong demand and urged all to curb unreasonable charges as part of addressing the cost of living.
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New York
Albert A Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Hobocken
Industrial Board
Fairfield wife sues for divorce from Frank Virelli
Adrianna Virelli of Fairfield sues Serat Frank Virelli of the State Police for divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty. She claims $5,000 property, alimony, and custody of five minor children. Married in 1896, the couple has not lived happily in years. The action is returnable at the May term.
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Serat
Frank Virelli
State Police
Adrianna Virelli
Fairfield
Mi. Virelli
Daughters of the American Revolution discuss education and leadership in Washington
Delegates at the twenty ninth continental Congress in Washington focus on Americanization and patriotic education campaigns. Aside from vice presidential contests, officers likely chosen quickly with uncertain consensus on six other posts. Connecticut delegates predict Mrs George Maynard Minor will be elected president general by acclamation to succeed Mrs George Thacher Ornsey.
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Washington
Connecticut
George Maynard Minor
George Thacher Ornsey
Steamer William OBrien Seeks Help 500 Miles East of Philadelphia
York April 19 The steamer William OBrien reported distress 500 miles east of Philadelphia taking water rapidly. The coast guard cutter Seminole has left to aid the OBrien while the E A Morse heads to New London. The Baltic relay noted no nearby vessel. OBrien is a 3143 ton oil burner with 49 crew, last voyage carrying 6500 tons coal for Rotterdam.
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W York
William O'Brien
Philadelphia
Momore
Baltic
Liverpool
Coast Guard
Seminole
Stemer
E. A. Morse
O'Brien
Morse
New York
New Tondon
Naval Communication Service
O’brien
France and Canada Steamship Corporation
Rotterdam
Mayor Won't Give Any Ammunition to The Times
Mayor Clifford B Witxen refuses to provide The Times with ammunition or information about Saturday night raids. He states he will not comment now and promises details in due time. A side note recalls Mayor Wilson's June 3 1918 message noting 268 police officers and patrolmen and their readiness.
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the Times
Clifford B. Witxen
Wilson
Fire threatens big terminal as Halfried burns near Brooklyn
Fire aboard the steamship Halfried, loaded with nitrates, menaces the Brooklyn terminal. Two piers ignited, four alarms summoned firemen, two explosions heard, ambulances rushed to the scene. Five crewmen reported seriously hurt as Klepp Brothers pledge total loss. Vessel, 660 tons, 32 crew, under Captain Olaf Moyer, arrived Christiania last Wednesday.
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New York
Brooklyn
Iren
New York Harbor
Inter Allied Council Opens in San Remo
The interallied supreme council opened its formal session at Villa Devachan in San Remo with premiers Lloyd George Millerand and Nitti present. Reports from Paris say allied leaders discuss occupying the Ruhr basin and disarming Germany though no consensus on method was reached.
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San Remo
Supreme Council
Villa Devachan
Paris
Rhur
Germany
Supreme Allied Council
Petit Parisien
Lloyd George
Millerand
Nitt
Rioting in Londonderry Continues as City Grips Fear
In Londonderry on Sunday evening unionists and Sinn Fein supporters clashed with revolvers fired amid chaotic scenes at Carlisle Bridge. A youth named Mathew DeBhan was shot and in critical condition as pedestrians were trapped, unable to return home for the night.
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Belfast
Ireland
Londonderry
Mathew DeBhan
Carlisle Bridge
Notorious radical leader seized at Marienbad
Prague reports the arrest of Max Hoejz, a feared Communist figure, at Marienbad after crossing into Czecho-Slovak territory. Other arrested Communists identify him as the Saxon outlaw who led raiding bands terrorizing the Plauen District for weeks. The capture ends a long pursuit across the frontier.
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Prague
Marienbad
Max Hoejz
Eoen
Plauen
Price killed as coal basket blocks bicycle
Stratford man John Price was struck by a motor truck while carrying a basket of coal on his bicycle. Witness Bark Wyche said the truck approached and Price could not move in time. John Demuth, driver of the car, cited dim headlights and unaware of the pedestrian. Dellmuth testified his car rode on trolley tracks and he backed to avoid delays. Coroner Phelan adjourned the inquest for more evidence.
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John Price
Stratford
Y. Bark Wyche
Stratford Avenue
Price
John Demuth
Mitford
Dellmuth
Sergt Benjamin Smith
Phelan
Used brick as a persuader in a local dispute
Cares Bogotch, 57, of Lesbia street, got into a heated quarrel with Victor Anecarified of the same address. Victor allegedly struck with a large fire brick, injuring Cares near the right eye and causing a possible fracture. Dr. J. A. Masowell treated him at the Emergency hospital.
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Cares Bogotch
Lesbia Strest
Victor
Cares
J. A. Masowell
Meriden Raiders Bring In 460 From Raids
Meriden police chief James J. Landrison led weekend raids that yielded fines totaling 3400 in a police court session. Saloonkeepers and quartermaster Frank Saaiow Joseph Niezgoda and John Raffles faced charges of selling liquor without licenses and paid 75 each while others paid 3.75 and costs. Charles Grimes owner of a gambling operation on Colony Street was fined 75 with nine patrons fined 10 each.
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Meriden
Peme
James J. Landrison
Potice Court
Qartemier
Frank Saaiow
Joseph Niezgoda
John Raffles
Charles Grimes
Yxbes
Colony Street
Morse Returns to New York After Coast Guard Rescue
An intercepted message from the steamship E A Morse to the coast guard cutter Acushnet reported the vessel was not in immediate danger, the storm had abated, and she would return to New York with one hole crew member aboard. The Morse, en route from New York to Genoa, sent a distress call 250 miles east of New York, prompting Acushnet’s deployment from Woods Hole.
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Fioston
E. A. Morse
Coast Guard
Acushnet
New York
Genoa
Woods Hole
Striking Freight Handlers Vote Tonight in Chicago District
Eight thousand freight handlers and thirty thousand railroad clerks across lines entering Chicago will vote tonight after a conference with railroad heads. Officials say the insurgent switchmen’s strike in New York district is likely ended, while rail managers push to fill vacancies as congestion clears over several days. Passenger service near normal on several lines, with unions stating little chance for compromise against ongoing strikes.
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N. Y
Chicago
Brotherhood
George A. Worrell
Chicago and Northwestern
Worrell
Ald Steeere
New York
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Central of New Jersey
New York, New Haven and
Hartford
Consignees Deny Involvement In Steamer Nauca Trade
The Nauca crew deny taking part in loading or unloading on trips to the city since the freight strike. A contracted group of colored workers from New York unloaded Friday and Saturday, escorted by police. Thirty worked Friday night, sixty Saturday. they returned to New York by train unhappy with pay. They were promised 45 cents per hour for eight hours and 60 cents after eight, with transport. The agreement held, but hours were seven and pay fell short. Freight clerks earn 45 cents, seek 5-cent raise already promised.
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New York Central
Erie
The
Philadelphia
Gladson and Manhattan Railroad
Naucatuck
Frefght Sjerka
New York
New England Steamship Company
Violent incident at hospital ends with restraints on elderly man
Joseph Wakeman aged 86 of 1447 Wood Avenue became violent early this morning prompting a police response and an emergency ambulance. He fought the staff at the Emergency hospital, was shackled by hand and foot, and taken to Hillside home for observation where he will be held.
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Joseph Wakeman
Wood Avenue
Wood Avennue
Wakeman
Hillside Home
Missing welfare worker found dead in Versailles area
Mary Ten Appel a welfare worker for the Society of Friends, missing since April 7, was found dead in a Versailles area clump of trees. Preliminary autopsy suggested no violence. She had money and jewelry, several sealed letters to family were found, and she had been in France a year after returning from vacation.
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Paris
Mary Ten Appel
Allentown
Society of Friends Weifats
Verailles
Versailles
Miss Appel
France
Captain Held After Mutiny in Herans
In Herans on April 3 Captain GQ FB Wisthem of the United State Guppine Board steamer Lake Witron was arrested and jailed in Maransas municipal jail after a mutiny on board the vessel. The conflict stemmed from a quarrel among crew members. Captain Wilhelm faces a charge of wartime firearms. Three crew members were seriously injured during the trovéte.
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Ring
Mrs. Gatt
St. Thomas
Ont
United States
Canada
Michigan Central Hajlroads
Wallaceburg
R.R. Labor Board
E. H. Gary
SERGT
Virellis
HOPE
Minor
R. R
Inter-Allied Council
Ruhr
Moscow
Black Sea
Borisov
Moir
Beresina
Kamehets-Podolsk
Usehitza
Red
Leerevekia
Syr
General Federation of Labor
Caliice
Worsmen
Fracel
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