Bridgeport Trolleys and the Rent Burden Debate
The article argues against inviting trolley service back and calls for penalties if rioting occurs. It outlines Connecticut Company assets, rental costs, and inflated valuations since 1901, focusing on Bridgeport’s 101 miles of main track and the heavy rent burden. It contends Bridgeport cannot subsidize inflated trolley investments and urges receivership or sale to resolve financial distortions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company
Bridgeport
New Britain
Waterbury
Norwalk
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Connecticut
Storrs
New Haven
Hartford
Old Connecticut Railway
Philadelphia
Ponzi and the hypnotic lure of large scams
The article notes that Ponzi attracts followers like a Pied Piper, ready to hand over savings at a moment’s notice. It highlights how he duped many gullible people and, astonishingly, involved two reputable banks managed by seasoned finance experts, forcing their closure.
Judge Clarifies City Route Control For Public Vehicles
The judge notes Banks suggested ordinance changes but says they do not justify inferred conclusions. The city must fix reasonable routes for public service motor vehicles in Bridgeport that benefit all interests and align with legislative intent. Corrections are needed to ensure justice to the court and public.
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Banks
Bridge- Port
Prohibition: Don Cadorsky Arrest Highlight City Court Session
City Court under Judge Bartlett dealt with six intoxicated individuals after weekend drinking. Don Cadorsky of Waterstreet posted 15 bond after being found drunk on Noble avenue. his case continued. Others, Dan Doyle, Dan Hornish, Mrs. George Wroblinsky, Elizabeth Fischer, and Charles Lindford forfeited bonds of 15. Doyle faced a warning as the judge suspended other penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Don Cadorsky
Waterstreet
Noble Avenue
J. Donahue
Hooch
Dan Doyle
Dan Hornish
Bostwick Avenue
George Wroblinsky
Catherine Street
Elizabeth Fischer
Stratford
Charles Lindford
Jitney men hold Bridgeport board meeting
The jitney men expect action from the Board of Aldermen at tonight's session after outlining their status at Wednesday's meeting. A jitney corporation, formed recently, conducted a morning meeting but did not transact major business. New stock was sold and plans made for a Wednesday morning meeting with a board of directors to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Bridgeport
Jitneurs’ Corporation
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Local Furnishings Proprietor
Richard Salztein, proprietor of a two store men’s furnishing business, filed a petition in bankruptcy in the U S court clerk’s office in New Haven. He lists liabilities of about $14,040.59 to 53 creditors across various cities and states, with assets totaling $1,300 consisting of $700 stock and $600 machinery.
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Richard Salztein
United States
New Haven
Morris Fined Ten Dollars for Disorderly House
Mike Morris of Wallace Street was fined ten dollars and costs in City Court after being arrested in a Fourth precinct raid on a disorderly house. Laura Collins of Tom Thumb Street had charges dropped as the case was dismissed.
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Mike Morris
Wallace Street
Fourth Precinct
Bartlett
Laura Collins
Tom Thumbstreet
North Carolina Hopeful on Ratification Vote
Predictions by Carolina legislators that the Senate will vote on ratification of the Federal Surese amendment sparked renewed efforts by suffragists and opponents to secure pledges. Neither chamber was in session, both recessed over Sunday until late tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Senate
House
Devine for Probate Head
Attorney Joseph F. Devine is the Democratic party choice for Bridgeport Judge of Probate. He was born in New Haven and practiced there before enlisting in Bridgeport during World War I, serving as a lieutenant in artillery, fighting at Chateau Thierry and being wounded. He has since returned to Bridgeport and maintains an office in the Newfield building. Cornell says he will likely receive delegate support at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Devine
Democratic Party
Bridgeport
Devine
New Haven
United States
Chateau Thierry
Newfield
John A. Cornell
Democratic Town Committee
Terms for sale of U S steamers announced
Washington August 16 Terms on which the shipping board fleet of more than 1 200 steel vessels totaling about 5 000 000 sea weight tons will be sold to private interests under the new merchant marine act were announced by Chairman Benson. Bids start at minimum prices of 160 a deadweight ton for coal burners and 170 for oil burners built on the great lakes up to 175 for coal burners and 185 for oil burners of over 20 000 deadweight tons. Ten percent cash on delivery and installments follow over twenty four months and ten years.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Benson
Great Lakes
Coal Operators Refuse Day Increase in Central Field
Cleveland August 16 coal operators in the central competitive field rejected miners demands for $2 a day for day and monthly men and ten cents a ton for pick and machine mining. Operators offered 35 to 72 cents a day increases. Miners rejected the offer. Also reported are births at the Bureau of Vital Statistics including Donald Alien Wilma Elizabeth Jennie Albert Jacob Irene Helen Mildred Harold Norman James Howard John Vasselas Marie Madeline Antonette Fora and a marriage license for Genevieve Donagley and Charles Newman. Pack up your troubles in a Times Want Ad.
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Cleveland
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Donald Alien
Francis Evans Fuller
Jackson Avenue
Wilma Elizabeth
Joseph Ambrose
State Street
Helen
Joseph, Pawlowich
Railroad Avenue
Mildred Josephine
Ernest Hulber
Eagle Street
Harold Norman
Harold Wallace
Denver Street
James
Patrick Curley
Sims Street
Howard William
Charles Dohert
Howard John Vasselas
and Vasselas Zorzy
Capitol Avenue
Marie Madeline
Lawrence Bauer
Remington Street
Antonette Fora
Leonard Derosa
Hamilton Street
Genevieve Donagley
Redding
Charles Newman
Prospect! Street
Tennessee Votes Tomorrow On Federal Suffrage Ratification
Tennessee lawmakers predict the House will vote tomorrow to ratify the federal suffrage amendment after the Senate adopted the measure. Suffragists and opponents alike express confidence in success as the fate of the amendment hangs on the vote in Nashville.
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Ashvile. Tenn
Tennessee
House
Senate
Ten thousand tons of coal arrive in Bridgeport harbor
Thirteen barges bring over 10 000 tons of coal to Bridgeport harbor in tow of two tugs. The fuel is consigned to various local plants. Nine barges were brought in by McWilliams Blue Line and four by Owen McCaffery and Sons.
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Bridgeport Harbor
McWilliams Blue Line
Owen McCaffery and Sons
Will Handle Merchant Ships For the Marines
The Marine Corps Recruiting Station at 1208 Main Street announces new coastwise and deep-sea navigation courses at the Marine Corps Institute. Aimed at training Marines to become deck officers in the Merchant Marine, the program seeks to enlist many young men to meet rising sea trade demand with instructors who are seagoing veterans.
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Soldiers of the Sea
Sailors of Commerce
U. S. Marine Corps
Main Street
Marine Corps
Institute
Marines
Alaska Should Be Developed says Payne
John Barton Payne secretary of the interior and William G. Daniels on a Alaska tour urged faster development of Alaska resources. Payne argued against strict conservation for the sparsely settled territory and called for legislation to speed access and cheaper transportation for summer freight and passenger traffic.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Barton Payne
Secretary of the Interior
Daniels
Alaska
Payne
McCall weighing tariff post after White House ask
Washington August 16 Former Governor Samuel W McCall of Massachusetts who recently declined appointment to the United States Tariff Commission is considering the offer at President Wilsons request It was said at the White House that while no word had come from McCall officials believed he would accept The senate did not act on his nomination and he received a recess appointment Coroner John J Phelan returned to the city and resumed duties after two weeks in New York He had been a delegate to the Knight of Columbus convention in New York.
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Washington
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
United States Tariff Commission
Wilson
White House
McCall
Senate
John J. Phelan
New York
Phelan
Knight of Columbus
Belfast Riots Escalate Amid Street Fighting Across Ireland
Rioting continued in Belfast with stones thrown by contending factions in Short Strand. Four nationalists were arrested and a constable injured. Across Ireland reports spoke of further disorders in Cork, Tralee, Limerick, Omagh, and Dublin. A Sinn Fein attack on a military airplane near Killarney left several dead or wounded. Dublin Castle announced hunger strikes by prisoners in Cork. Moderate voices urged a conference to resolve the Irish question as reprisals alarm officials.
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Belfast
Ireland
Short Strand
Sinn Fenners
Lurgan
County Armagh
Fermoy
Killarney
Trales
Nathan
Tralee
Dublin Castle
Cork
Dublin
Henry Harrison
Irish Dominion Home Rule League
Ulster
Trish
Editorial Notes on Navy Submarine Pay and Local Ancestry
The piece notes how naval service ads now offer extra pay up to fifteen dollars monthly per dive. It jokes about genealogists claiming Warren G. Harding’s ancestors lived in Old Mystic, and humorously contemplates moving historic symbols to Mystic. Ends with a quip about anxious days for the ladies.
Governor Morrow Declares War on Pistol Toters
Louisville Kentucky August 16 Governor Edwin P Morrow has declared war on pistol toters denouncing habitual concealed firearms carriers as undesirable citizens a menace to public safety He said no pardons will be given to those convicted of carrying deadly weapons and urged courts to enforce the law including jail sentences for first offenses and two year disfranchisement for a second offense
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Louisville
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
Caprices at Sabinas Climax in Villa Surrender
San Antonio notes an odd finale to Francisco Villa’s actions in Sabinas Coahuila after sealing terms with the De la Huerta provisional government. He closed the Sabinas brewery and saloons then sent four auditors to audit large stores for profits and requisitioned shoes hats breeches undergarments socks shirts forage and horse equipment for his command.
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San Antonio
Tex
Francisco Villa
Sabinas
Coahuila
Villa
de la Huerta
Mexico
Martinez
Two Keepers Fined In City Court For Gambling Bust
Sebastino Scallo keeper of a gambling house at 34 Lexington avenue was fined $25 with out costs in City court. Five frequenters had their cases nollled. Joseph Cherry of 426 Main street, another alleged keeper, was fined $25 with costs. Three frequenters arrested with them had their cases nollled.
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Sebastino Scallo
Lexington Avenue
Joseph Cherry
Main Street
Nollen
Duffy Funeral Notice in Local City
Anna Murphy wife of John Duffy of 489 Dover street aged 39 dies in this city Aug 14 1920 Friends invited to funeral at Mullins Scott Redgate undertaking parlors 298 Golden Hill street Tue Aug 17 8 30 am and from St Charles church at 9 am Interment at St Michael's City obituary notes automobile cortege
Shotgun brigades organized to curb bank robberies in Iowa
In Dubuque on August 16, citizens and peace officers form shotgun brigades to chase thieves and bank robbers. Sheriff Frank Kennett says robbers strike across counties with fast cars, prompting county wide alerts and patrols on highways. The Town Bankers Association notes at least three robbery gangs have operated in the state recently with rapid getaway vehicles.
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Dubuque
Frank Kennett
Town Bankers' Association
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Limerick
Warren G. Harding
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Marion
Mystic
McKinley
Marion Lawn
Automobile Cortage
Ay Dager
Bredie Mae
Fairfield Beach
D. C
Stevenson
Bank St Lisa
Care Times
M. K
Waterbury Farrell No
Keeney- Karmen Co
West End Ave
City of
W. F. Schaeffer
Liberty Ride
Stratford Ave
Seaview Ave
Hough Ave
Provident Development Corp
Broad St
Henry Petitt
Sandy Hook
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