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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
9
The essay argues that women gaining the vote was an inevitable, worldwide evolution tied to education and civilization. It cites The Times of Connecticut, Brandegee, Holcomb, and a shift from old to new governance, predicting peaceful progress and broader reform led by educated women.
A fragment from a speech praising the women's movement highlights that its leadership, oratory, and governance are by women. It asserts women are equals to any leadership of other causes across places and times. The text emphasizes intellectual power and progress driven by women.
Editorial notes mock Tenn and Senator Harding on past issues. Indians seek help from Harding who pledges a square deal for the American Indian. The piece cheekily forecasts upcoming witchcraft stances and jokes about emergency men.
South Bend Ind Aug 19 Governor Cox warned that economic readjustment and high living costs hinge on the League of Nations He charged the Republican senate oligarchy with delaying progress and pledged swift entry after March 4 1921 He argued ratification would stabilize exchange rehabilitate Europe and reduce war taxes pointing to Penrose as opposing tax cuts.
The funeral for Sarah J. McMullen was held this morning at 8:30 from her sister’s residence at 2519 Fairfield Avenue and at 9 from St. Peter's Church with Rev. Michael J. Lynch officiating. A large attendance and many floral tributes marked the service. Bearers included E. Kelly, Albert Rose, Frank Nelly, and Robert McMullen. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Marriage license granted to Oscar Simon of 188 Capitol Avenue and Rose Schwell of 2472 North Main Street. Births listed include John Donald to Mr and Mrs John Fulton of 29 Pixley Place Saverio to Mr and Mrs Saverio Piello Santa to Mr and Mrs Michaele Interrant Angelina to Mr and Mrs Carmelo Falconieri Maria to Mr and Mrs Francesa Bongo Giovani to Mr and Mrs Felippe Caserio of 36 Park Avenue.
The case of Laura Jaenicke and Clarence Clark of 197 Harriet Street, arrested by the Bureau of Investigation of the local police, and said to be living as husband and wife there, was continued until August 26 in City Court for further investigation. Actor notes mention William Roselle cast in Constance Binney's upcoming feature. Lewis Croughton to appear in a Dorothy Dalton picture. In Men’s Elves, adaptation of Oppenheim story Jean of the Marsh, Jack O’Brien to star opposite Hope Hampton. work starts next week under Jack Gilbert. Paul Willis, known for juvenile roles with Mildred Harris, arrives from the Coast to resume film and state activities in the region.
Constantinople Aug 16. Eighteen American workers of the American commission for relief in the Near East are besieged in Adana since June 20, under Turkish fire and famine. French troops have twice fought to Mersina, returning with heavy losses. A flour cargo awaits at Mersina, but railways are demolished and supplies reach Adana by motor trucks with many deaths along the sixty mile route. Miss Clara Bissell of Milford CT, a Near East Relief worker, is mentioned among the group.
In Hamburg the Elbe port shows life returning as 22 steamers passed Cuxhaven last week, the highest daily influx since early in the war. Foreign lines dominate the docks while German carriers fade. unemployment soars with 20,000 to 35,000 out of work as Hamburg aids workers with funds amid strikes and labor discontent.
The case of Harry Maravitsky, arrested for lacking proper truck lights, was heard in Fairfield town court. Judge Bacon Wakemar imposed a $10 fine plus costs totaling 23 dollars and 66 cents.
London Aug 19 official release shows wire messages between Bolshevik leaders indicating orders to subsidize the London Daily Herald. Litvinoff urged Tehitcherin to aid the paper financially, with mentions of 50 000 francs for six months and transfer of Chinese bonds. The messages discuss subsidies, circulation, and editorial control including potential legal pamphlets to America.
A roundup of statements from national leaders on the ratification of women's suffrage. New York headquarters voices confidence while Democratic and Republican officials praise the move and foresee its impact on the presidential election and national policy.
Poles report extraordinary success in counter attack to ease Bolshevik pressure around Warsaw using tanks planes armored trains and artillery. In Novo Minsk east of here and Serock northeast 3000 prisoners 7 cannons and vast supplies captured from Bolsheviks. Bolsheviks retreat north and east of Warsaw while Soviet forces show resistance near Wloclawek and in Lemberg region. Prisoners flood Warsaw creating care problems.
Edward Griffin aged 1 year old son of Mrs Bessie Griffin of 27 Austin Street sustained a contusion of the left leg a forehead laceration and a possible skull fracture after being struck by a truck owned by Turney Bros Co The skull injuries could not be exactly determined at that time.
John Montanario of Lexington Avenue was arraigned before U S Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery on a liquor charge. He was bound over until the next term of the U S court with bonds set at $500.
A jitney bus carrying 18 passengers collided head on with a Ford truck on Ferry boulevard near Stratford. Driver John Gisguinto and the jitney driver were arrested on reckless driving charges. no riders were hurt though the bus was slightly damaged and the truck destroyed.
A fourteen year old girl said to be from a royal family disappeared from a governess and two nurses at Bridgeport station while en route from Boston to New York. The Travelers Aid Society sheltered her, she sent thanks later, and the pedigree remains undisclosed while authorities speculate on her royal status.
Olga Fillanovich sues John Pavilowski for 5000 dollars in superior court alleging assault with a baseball bat on July 2. She claims the defendant, to dodge civil action, transferred land rights to his wife Mary Pavilowski on July 12, and asks the transfer be void for lack of consideration.
John A. Cornell chairman of the Democratic Town committee is confined to his home with an illness described as not serious. local coverage notes the political figure's condition and its status.
Listings show quit claims and mortgages across Villa Park and Fairfield with multiple transfers. Notable items include land trades involving Lineburgh Jones Lodequist and Donnelly families and mortgages to Title Guarantee and Trust Co. plus sums of 1650 dollars and 850 dollars in local suits.
In Nashville on August 19 one pro ratification vote blocked certification that Tennessee had completed ratification by the two thirds standard. Speaker Walker shifted his vote to reconsideration as suffragists plan to press on with floor support. If reconsideration fails, opponents may seek court nullification under constitutional timing rules.
Anthony Frisco of 67 Frank Street was stabbed by an unknown man at a saloon on Hurd Avenue this morning at 9 30. Frisco was taken to Dr Horn's office and the Emergency ambulance summoned. He was later moved to St Vincent's Hospital and reported doing fairly well with a chest wound on the left side.
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled there was no criminal responsibility in the crash near Ash Creek on July 30 that killed William Fuchsiew cher of New York. The automobile driven by Frank Blacker of afterbury failed to avoid the collision after a broken front spring caused the vehicle to become unmanageable on a rough road.
Loretta Gibson seeks a divorce from William James Gibson after he left seven months into their 1909 marriage in Jersey City. She also requests custody of their ten year old son Thomas William. The case was filed with the Superior Court clerk and is returnable at the September term.
Captain E E Courtney of the San Francisco fire department rescued about twenty people including his wife from eight frame apartment buildings damaged in a blaze. The fire caused around 100000 dollars in damage. Also dated notices and want ads from the Times list living arrangements and job opportunities in the city.
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