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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
9
Bridgeport residents weigh trolley and jitney options in a year 1920 public debate. Letters to The Times describe trolley service, jitney crowding, safety, and costs with opinions from locals in Bridgeport and Long Hill Connecticut. The exchange highlights desire for reliable transport and mixed views on both modes.
The Times reports a new trolley study urging competition between jitneys and trolleys, warns against reinstating streetcar service, and assigns cost returns. It critiques missing Bridgeport district revenue data and questions the report’s usefulness for public policy.
In Evansville Indiana yesterday OV Cox warned voters that a Senatorial oligarchy is trying to seize control of government. He claimed Harding is not the presidential candidate and urged the public to reject a Senate dynasty and defend democracy.
Obituaries report the deaths and funeral plans for several local residents. John Rodun a five year old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Rodun died at 847 Helen street with funeral from the home and burial in Lakeview cemetery. Minnie Tutle wife of F C Tutle of 119 Harmony street had a funeral this afternoon and burial in Newtown. Ivy Rose Barton died yesterday at Bridgeport hospital with funeral Friday at 158 Pembroke street and burial in Lakeview cemetery. Albert Nechasek 19 son of Edward and Anna Nechasek died at the Shelton Banitorium with a Saturday service at 116 Denver avenue and St Saint Stephen's church followed by interment as arranged by the family.
Police halted buses and issued summonses as crowds swarmed bus lines delaying traffic. At Lake Torpedo Boat Co plant officers faced lively resistance from workers while keeping order without violence as passengers arrived home late.
Washington reports sixty former privates among 630 new cadets in the largest intake from Army ranks ever admitted to West Point. Adjutant General Harris announced eligibility rules for enlisted high school graduates after one year of service.
Arraigned before United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery this morning on a charge of illegally transporting liquor. Minor Rose Farnelli and John Isabella bound over to the district court under bonds of 500 each. Louis Rizzo of New York City also bound over after Greenwich seizure of 10 cases of whiskey Aug 17. Milani and Ianaurautous of Providence released for lack of evidence. they had followed the first car and resisted a search attempt by a Federal officer.
Local wholesale sugar dealers report prices sliding toward 10 cents a pound, with stores offering 17 to 18 cents while refiners paid 22.5 to 25 cents. Bridgeport jobbers hold large stocks facing heavy losses, and experts say supply and demand will push prices lower as the market clears.
Governor Cox travels toward Pittsboro to deliver an address promising to disclose ample evidence supporting charges of a Republican corruption fund exceeding 15 million dollars. He reiterated the allegations in Evansville and planned to present proof from papers in his breast pocket during tonight's Pittsburgh talk.
Herman Larkin of Stamford an alleged forger escaped Fairfield county Jail on August 13 while serving a three month sentence. Patrolman O'Brien spotted him working for a local truckman on the East Side and recognized him by overalls. Larkin said he left the jail over food complaints and was bound over to the September term with $1,000 bond.
New York August 26 Fifty one Baptist schools and colleges of the Northern Baptist Convention have received initial payouts from a five year extension fund aiming to total about 30 million for educational use. Dr Frank W Padelford executive secretary announced that first payments ranging from 500 to 10000 were distributed to seminaries training schools colleges junior colleges and related institutes across numerous states.
The Connecticut State Dairymen Association will hold its annual field day in Hillside on Saturday September 11 at the Hillside Home. The event aims to discuss Connecticut milk supply developments as a main topic of the outing.
The jitney men voice satisfaction with public support during wartime traffic strain and urge city leaders to back permanent route adoption. They argue trolleys fail to serve all needs and that jitneys can meet demand with modern fleets if legal obstacles are removed. They caution about alderman routes and urge council approval.
Bolsheviki counteroffensive reports claim heavy prisoner and artillery captures by Poles. Lomza and Bialystok battles yield over 7 000 prisoners and 18 guns as Polish forces push toward disruption of Bolshevik offensives. Wrangel reassesses forces after Novorossiysk capture and Vilna evacuation noted.
A 1870 column recalls seven John Smiths in the city and notes the manure heap as the best paying farm bank using City Hotel Stables as the source. It mentions a oppressive day, Pequonnock water levels urging conservation, Wells failing, Wheeler building getting a lightning rod, and a Hartford Cedar Hill cemetery visit. It also cites a curious remark about Bartlett’s Angel of Life on a monument. Later, London reports bombardment near Strasbourg with German forces entrenched and capturing a railroad station.
Editorial notes discuss suffrage, Ponzi pay doubts, and political maneuvering around Governor Cox and Mayor Wilson with Harding visits noted. Obituaries list Mary Jane Smith and Lena Mansfield with funeral details and dates. Local ads advertise plating services, repairs, and a bus body for sale.
Court records from Bridgeport dated August 25 1920 show Joan R Kamens of 532 Noble Ave settled charges for overloading a jitney bus by paying $2 to the City Court. The estate of Amelio Salerno seeks sale of real estate with probate notice to interested parties and hearing set for August 31 1920. Probate schedules notice requirements and directs administrator to publish in local paper by August 27 1920. Also a divorce and custody case against Frank Vigrocchero noted with publication in The Bridgeport Times starting August 26 1920. Further probate notice for John Dingos estate calls creditors to present accounts and payment of debts.
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