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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1920

Page

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Poland on the War Front and Delegation to Minsk

Reports from Warsaw describe artillery near Eadzymin and Russian advances along the Bialystok road as Polish peace delegates prepare to depart for Minsk. The 16 member team including a woman reporter will meet Bolshevik authorities, with aid from American relief figures Herschel Walker and Maurice Pate, to discuss relief for 300,000 children and potential escort toward Sindice under white flags.

Warsaw Poland Moscow Foreign Office M .Domdski Minister of Foreign Affairs American Relief Organization Herschel Walker Philadelphia Maurice Pate Minsk Sindice

Poles Lose Money in Ponzi Scheme in Boston

Boston reports that Polls lose money as a private bank linked to Ponzi collapses. Allen, the bank commissioner, takes charge of the Polish Industrial Association with loans deemed bad or doubtful and little cash. Hanover Trust Company, Ponzi's chief depository, is deeply interwoven with the association. Ponzi’s jailed breakfast headline accompanies other indictments.

Boston Aus Allen Polish Industrial Association Henry H. Chmielinski Hanover Trust Company Charles Ponzi Th Industrial Association Ponzi Middlesex County Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company Samuel @orn

Jail Break Amid Furious Rainstorm Hits Litchfield County

In Torrington Connecticut on August 14, two inmates escaped from the county jail at Litchfield during a fierce storm. John J. Muldowney alias Fred Fuller, charged with robbery and assault with intent to kill, and Henry Johnson, charged with burglary, likely received outside aid. Doors were opened with master keys and a car seen nearby. Posses led by Sheriff’s deputies search the area.

Torrington Conn John J. Muldowney Fred Fuller Henry Johnson Litchfield Frank H. Turkington

Clemency Plea for Grace Lusk From Father

Dr A P Lusk father of Grace Lusk the Waukesha schoolteacher seeks commutation of her 1917 murder sentence. He writes the Milwaukee Sentinel claiming she faces death soon from wounds and neuritis while prison officials and state board support clemency.

Milwaukee Wis A. P. Lusk Grace Lusk Waukesha David Roberts Milwaukee Sentinel Lusk State Board of Control

Greeks riot over Venizelos in AthensAus

News of the attempted assassination of Premier Venizelos in Paris triggers protests in Athens. Rioters wreck opposition newspaper plants and the former premier Skouloudis residence despite security. Opposition leaders are arrested. M Iragoumis, former Greek minister to Petrograd, was shot during an escape attempt from a military escort.

Athens Aus Venizelos Paris Skouloudis M. Iragoumis Petrograd

Ahearn Restored to Olympic Team After Insubordination Case

Antwerp August 14 The rein statement of Dan Ahearn of the Illinois A dismissed yesterday from the American Olympic team on charges of insubordination was announced at noon He apologized earlier in the presence of both committees They accepted his apology and he was restored to his former standing on the team

Antwerp Dan Ahearn Illinois A Ahearn

Auto tragedy sues for ten thousand dollars

John Ricz as administrator for Jennie Ricz seeks 10000 damages from Steve Dominick for a June 23 1920 auto truck collision on Hancock avenue in which Jennie Ricz died the same day An attachment of 12 on Dominick real estate was issued Also local court items note Lily Geary appeal from 60 days in jail Takonas Savides and Sarah Lewis fined in related cases

John Ricz Jennie Ricz Steve Dominick Hancock Avenue Dominick Joseph Sparts Jatl Lily Geary High Street Waas Bartlett Sarah Lewis Grogory Street Takonas Savides Union Square Oficers Bureau of Missing Persons Costa

Jitney Arrests Rise as State Auto Laws Enforced

Eleven more jitney owners and drivers were arrested this morning for overcrowding and exhaust violations, joining six arrested yesterday for a total of 18 in two days. Cases include James Andrews, Angelo Banderi, Alphonzio DiBlasio, and others facing overcrowding and open mufflers. all will be arraigned Monday in City Court.

James Andrews East Main Street Harry Codivance Walnut Beach Frank Karee Alfred Street Angelo Banderi Alsace Street Alphonzio DiBlasio Aurillio Bat- U-ton Sedgwick Street Pietro Patricco Nichols Street Edward Pellsier Carver Street Carman Gatto Middle Street Sam Zero Grand Street Fred A. Bottome Hickey Street Bartlett Joseph Miller Warren Street Mike Joseph Broad Street Benjamin Wilkins Cleveland Avenue Tony Mitchell Seaview Court Nathan Schefflin Highlana Avenue James Perone Burroughs Street Seaside Park Perone

100 Millionaires in Connecticut Rise in Hartford

Hartford reports over 100 Connecticut millionaires per IRS estimates with Hartford housing six of them. Most are prewar wealthy, not wartime speculators, and authorities withhold names. Deputy Coroner investigates Annie A Anderson death in Brookfield center after Aug 12 collision with Raymond Lynch driving.

Hartford United States Internal Revenue Department Connecticut Revenue Bureau Henry C. Stevenson Brookfield Annie A. Anderson Brookfield Center Raymond Lynch Charles A. Ryder

American Depots Burned and Local Tragedy Reported

London reports American Red Cross depots at Podgoritza Montenesto burned in a Central News despatch from Rome. In Connecticut, Joseph Cicchino an A E F veteran drowned while swimming in South Norwalk yesterday and previously resided in Waterbury.

London American Red Cross Podgoritza Montenesto Rome Norwalk Conn Joseph Cicchino Cicchino Waterbury

Warrant Issued For Arrest Of Dead Body In Hartford

Aug 14 United States district attorney issued a warrant for the arrest of Conrad Janke who hanged himself at a Hartford police station after arrival from New York. The body to be prepared for burial and shipped to Chicago per Janke family request. Nathaniel G. Janke and Arthur H. Janke, brothers in Chicago, expected to cover burial costs. William P. Hazen indicated body to be sent to Chicago this afternoon. Under taker J. P. O'Brien in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Hartford United States District Attorney's Office Conrad Janke Janke New York Corbett United States Janke Jana Chi Cago William P. Hazen Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Chicago Nathaniel G. Janke North Keeler Street Arthur H Elston Avenue Brennan Hazen J. P. O'Brien

Vote On Public Transport In Bridgeport Monday Noon

The Bridgeport Times reports a 250 to 129 preference for jitneys over trolleys in today’s count. A noon Monday vote will tally Singer Manufacturing workers about transport wishes in front of the shop. Quotations show strong feelings for both sides, with many condemning jitneys as dirty and unreliable while others praise faster service and less congestion.

Bridgeport Times Wen Times Singer Manufacturing Company Bridgeport

Voters Shift to Enter Three Cornered Primary Fight

Democratic General Registrar Thomas F. White notes many voters on Democratic lists are moving to the Republican primary list this year. Transfers aim to participate in the showdown between King Wilson and Ballard forces at the upcoming primary.

Thomas F. White King Wilson Ballard New Haven Repub Neak Robinson William ©. Seeley Howard Smith John T. King Frank Ballard Leonard

City court clears dozen auto cases in busy week

The city court handled numerous offenses of state automobile laws. Six men were arrested yesterday. Arthur Pease of Milford had his jitney case dismissed after showing he secured a license. Three other jitney operators paid costs to end their cases. Joseph Frankel and Manuel Garcia, both arrested yesterday for leaving cars blocking Middle street, also had cases nalled on payment of costs. Traffic Officer Fitzroy testified as Garcia explained starting issues with his locked car.

Bartlett Arthur Pease Milford EH Doubillain Charles Zalis Burton Turbush Joseph Frankel Colorado Avenue Manuel Garcia Main Street Middle Street Fitzroy Garcia Ume

Canadian Border Escort of Bond Plot Figure

Arthur Erement, ex Canadian House member tied to New York five million dollar bond plot, was secretly deported to Canada last night, reported today from Bilis Island. The move follows exposure of the scandal and his name surfacing in the investigation.

New York Arthur Ecrement House of Parliament Canada Bilis Island

Stamford Clergyman Rev Hiram Van Kirk Dies After Illness

Longaly Stamford Conn Aug 14 Rev Hiram Van Kirk former rector of St Luke s Episcopal church Noroton died last night after months of illness. He resigned the rectorship earlier but stayed at the church rectory. Born in Ohio in 1868 he graduated Yale divinity school in 1895 after western university study. He served many churches and held positions at Berkeley Hibie Seminary and with the Church Missionary Society. Mrs Van Kirk survives.

Stamford Conn Hiram van Kirk St. Luke's Episcopal Church Noroton Sofoton Windsor Locks van Kirk Ohio Middle West Yale Divinity School Christian Church Buffalo Nevada Mo Jefferson City Berkeley Hibie Seminary California Church Missionary Society Episcopal

Democratic convention dates set for September 15 and 16

Fitzgerald as chairman of the State Committee announced the Democratic convention will be held in Music Hall, New Haven, on September 15 and 16. Mayor Daya addressed city officials as the news arrived from New Haven on August 13.

Fitzgerald Music Hell New Haven Daya

Aldermen To Take No Trolley Action on Monday Night

Bridgeport aldermen show a disposition to let trolley issues drift. The 30 day limit to void the company's charter runs a week from Wednesday, and no action to revoke or amicably settle the matter is yet in sight as commuters wait and the mayor stays neutral.

Bridgeport Common Council Alderen

Gov Cox Opens Campaign at Camp Perry with Rifle Cup

Gov. Cox spoke at Camp Perry as part of the national rifle competition urging continued American interest in marksmanship and peaceful dispute settlement. He presented Bridgeport, Connecticut captain C J Vanambert a two foot high silver vase as the Governor's Cup winner with an impressive score of 149 hits out of 150.

Camp Perry Aus Bridgeport Gov. Cox

Executives Arrested In Penny Ante Gambling Case

Six members of a labor organization executive committee were playing penny ante at the Labor Lyceum club rooms on Fairfield Avenue when Bureau of Missing Persons officers interrupted. They were arraigned in City Court, case dismissed by Judge Bartlett. Names include Joe Smith 458 East Main, Joseph Brown 868 Stratford, Edward Brown Stratford, Charles B Brown Stratford, Frank Gilmore Stratford, William Smith Southport.

Labor Lyceum Club Fairfield Avenue Bureau of Missing Persons Judge Bartlett Joe Smith East Main Street Joseph Brown Stratford Avenue Edward Brown Stratford

Tampering Charge Settled In City Court

Robert Evans was arrested for tampering with a parked car on Gold street. Judge Bartlett fined Bryans $0 after the case was settled this morning in City court. The vehicle belonged to Smith Blackman of Maplewood Avenue and Evans had a key that fit the lock.

Robert Evans Gold Street Bartlett Bryans Smith Blackman Maplewood Avenue Evans Blackman

No Haven Farmer Held For Peddling

A North Haven farmer and produce merchant A Rossell was arrested at the Plaza after a morning attempt to sell his wares. Officer Dan Reilly cited a city ordinance requiring self produced farm goods from local farmers. The city court adjourned the case for one week and Rossell was released on bonds.

A. Rossell North Haven Dan Reilly Rossell Tudge Bartlett Koscell

Canada Raises Rates Through ICC Nod

Ottawa August 14 The Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada granted increases in through rates to align with recent Interstate Commerce Commission action in the United States. The hikes apply to all commodities except coal and coke.

Ottawa Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States

Weather Summary for New Haven and Connecticut

Local showers expected this afternoon or tonight with slightly cooler conditions tonight. For Connecticut expect thundershowers this afternoon with not very warm tonight and Sunday partly cloudy with moderate southwest winds. Disturbance over the lake region moves out of the St Lawrence valley bringing cloudy morning in eastern districts but little precipitation. Pleasant weather generally in western sections with high pressure centers over Kansas and North Carolina. Temperatures near normal in the east and slightly below normal in the west.

New Haven Connecticut St. Lawrence Valley Kansas North Carolina

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