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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
1
A gang robbed and killed a club conductor Bernard Kilkelly in Stamford early Sunday. Seven arrests followed, with two New York suspects captured and others detained near town. Police pursue possible insider aid as investigation continues across the Lock City.
Logan county tension eased as state police fact find indicating the Beech Creek clash near Camp Four Sunday killed five miners, with authorities deeming the incident isolated from Marmet’s 5000 striker march. Reports mention a possible woman shot near Ethel in a renewed flare but lack independent confirmation.
Miss Julia Moran of the Catholic Charitable Bureau asked Probate Court Judge Miller to commit Margaret and Lucy LeMay, ages four and twelve, to the County Home for children due to their dead mother and uncooperative, abusive father. After relatives testified, the girls were committed to the County Home with plans to transfer to St. Francis Home in New Haven. County officials will pursue further action as to jurisdiction and support.
Lilian M. Brown of this city files a suit against John Federek Bert Moon and others seeking foreclosure and possession of property on Castle Avenue to satisfy a $155 note to Annie Labar. A second foreclosure action brought today by Joseph Andrews against Frank Schmeltzer and others concerns property on Division Street in Hatters City, where a mortgage secures a $2 note.
On Aug 15 the Times editor in London shares impressions of the Irish situation. While noting Wilson’s long advocacy for Irish aspirations, the piece aims to inform readers with the editor’s perspective.
Berlin reports reveal renewed clashes between Reds and Monarchists in Potsdam with two workers killed and a third mortally wounded. Chancellor Wirth calls an extraordinary Cabinet session as demonstrations flare in Potsdam and other towns over the Ersberger murder and the national crisis.
Lina Watts of Sanbury sues Basie Williams of Danbury executor of Charles H Watt estate claiming a premarital house arrangement left her the home and rent due, seeking 3500. In Danbury, James H Townsend sues the Shepard brothers of Bethel over Osborn street property with a 1913 building agreement alleging 5000 in damages for failed joint land operations.
The Danbury National bank seeks damages of 22000 and possession of White street property in Superior court against Bartley and Clancey. Following Abi jah P Ely death on August 15, 1903, the bank as estate executor claims the defendants owe the debt tied to the estate. The case alleges the property passed to current owners under an agreement now disputed. Steve Novak, seven, 19 Clinton street, fell from a chute at West End playgrounds suffering a fractured right forearm and facial abrasions, treated by Dr. Kornblut.
Chicago August 29 four unmasked robbers robbed the Security Safe Deposit Company vaults in the Masonic Temple. They bound custodians and opened boxes with lead mallets, escaping after a search of seventeen boxes. About 250000 was taken. 40000 in hundred dollar bills left behind. Inside job suspected. two custodians questioned. three other suspects in custody. Police and detectives pursued the case as a high profile heist.
Washington August 29 Despite a strike vote now under way by railroad brotherhoods W Jett Lauck praised the labor board ruling for stabilizing railroad labor conditions amid wage cuts He said the board’s decisions forestalled trouble though anger remains with both workers and managers. He blamed financiers and executives for steering policy away from public service and efficiency.
John T Moran a youth overseas veteran faced Judge Arthur Comley and pleaded guilty to bigamy. Moran collapsed his 17 year old brother Howard swooned in court. Moran bound over to September term of the Criminal Superior Court on $2000 bond. His mother called him a good boy despite war injuries. He married Olive Knight while still married to Sarah Foley Moran.
Major A W Schroeder says the ZR-3 wore parachutes condemned by the United States Army Air Service after a Dayton fatality. He argues the life pack could have saved most crew aboard the ZR-2. London dispatch notes girders damaged in test flights and reports a joint federal service plan for victims.
Washington officials move to ease winter unemployment with a national conference planned by the President. Secretary Hoover finalizes conference details as the administration directs cabinet members to study the problem for a coordinated policy.
Coroner John J. Phelan will hold a Wednesday morning inquiry into the death of Patrick Sullivan 49, who died after a truck load shifted, throwing him to the street. He leaves a wife two daughters Julia and Mary and son Patrolman John Sullivan of Bridgeport Police. Gardens open to public at Greens Farms Dahlia Gardens along the Post Road with over 1500 dahlias in bloom managed by F. W. Griffin inviting visitors now.
Rev Charles B Stevens of the Third Presbyterian church urged in a sermon last night that the education of mothers in law is needed. He warned that seventy five percent of matrimonial disasters are caused by her interference, calling the mother in law an outlaw rather than an in law.
Carl G Allgrunn of Rochester New York seeks a million dollar claim against the government over war work at Bullard plant. Represented by patent attorney Frank J Keiper the case centers on a claimed process reducing rifle bore time from 27 hours to two hours. Treasury allegedly refused a 23000 original War department allowance. Government attempts to locate machinists who worked at the plant to testify.
Bitter fighting has broken out between Hungarian soldiers and Austrian gendarmes over the town of Oedenburg. Serious losses have been sustained on both sides. The Hungarians are led by Ostenburg and Hejjas, world war veterans. Veritable battles were raging at Ageldore and Pinkafeld as Austrian gendarmes moved on Oedenburg, a town disputed between Austria and Hungary.
London Aug 29 An unconfirmed report claims Arthur Griffith may replace Eamonn De Valera as Sinn Fein leader for London talks with Premier Lloyd George. Central News notes Sinn Fein dispatches a reply urging direct talks. Belfast Aug 29 Serious rioting on Queen Street with bombs and gunfire. soldiers and police contained the disturbance.
Judge John P. Kellogg will hold a special session tomorrow as ex governor Marcus H. Holcomb seeks a court order to allow the receiver to mail checks paying all creditors and depositors in full, with a balance remaining for stockholders.
Nearly 700 insurgents killed in clashes with British forces in southern and southeastern districts. Several Europeans slain, 70 Leinster Regiment and 17 native policemen missing. Hindu mass killings reported as Indian troops move from Cannanore to quell the Moplah rebellion near Ponani. Bridges destroyed and roads blocked to hamper troop moves. Bluejackets and marines from the warship Comus landed to assist operations.
Washington reports that Americans spent almost one billion dollars on theatrical entertainment in 1921. The 10 percent tax on theatres and amusement venues collected $89,725,905, while total tax receipts reached $4,895,000,765, down from $5,407,950,251 the prior year. Income and profits taxes accounted for about 70 percent of revenue, with New York leading at nearly $1 billion and Pennsylvania second at $488 million.
Hundreds of Bridgeport motorists used the new Bridgeport Danbury road at Black Rock turnpike from morning to morning with many saving miles and hours. Stratford sues in Superior court over foreclosure of a West Broad street property to satisfy a $3750 promissory note dated August 8 1920. Reinhold Persson Stratford selectman named among plaintiffs.
The Census Bureau released figures showing the spread of modern conveniences on farms. In 1920 automobiles appeared on 1,979,564 farms, 30.7 percent, with 2,146,512 cars overall, mostly west of the Mississippi. Telephones were present on 2,508,002 farms, 38.9 percent, with Connecticut and Massachusetts having more than half of farms telephone-equipped.
Bridgeport journeyman barbers walkout at seven this morning with over 60 refusing to work as master barbers push to cut pay from 62 1 2 to 20 dollars per week. The dispute, brewing for months, leaves 215 of 250 shops affected while about 60 barbers joined the strike.
Interboro Rapid Transit Company securities weakened after the receivership filing by American Brake Shoe and Foundry. IRT five percent bonds fell four points while junior bonds and preferred shares hit new low records. Manhattan Elevated Railway, leased to IRT for 999 years at seven percent, dropped about one and a half points in early trading.
The body of Captain Jeremiah Murphy of Bridgeport, who died in France, will be brought back tomorrow by his father Colonel T J Murphy. The funeral will be held at 9 30 from Col Murphy's Liberty Street home and at 10 from Sacred Heart Church with a solemn high mass.
The pastoral feast at Augustine's parish featured Rev Walter Drum presenting a sermon on St Augustine. He contrasted early life without grace with the transformative effect of supernatural grace, noting Augustine's rise as a moral and intellectual leader. The Drum family ties include Major General Hush Drum, a Pershing staff member, and other relatives with military and civic prominence.
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