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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1920

Page

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Argentina Withdraws From League Of Nations

Geneva December 4 Argentina withdraws from the League of Nations amid protests by the Argentine delegation over lack of official recognition. The incident stems from a clash with League President Paul Hymans as South American support grew and the assembly adjourned until Monday.

Newton GC. Parke Geneva Argentina League of Nations League Paul Hymans League of Nations Assembly

Local Concern Sued By City National Bank

Two suits totaling 35000 were filed in the Superior court against Morris Metal Products Corporation of Bridgeport for unpaid loans and damages. Property attached amounts to 5600, with the case noting the concern is largely a New York entity. City National Bank seeks 20000 in damages over an unpaid 25000 note dated July 17. The Truscon Steel Company of Youngstown also seeks 5000 in damages for an unpaid loan of 2862.70.

Morris Metal Products Corporation of Bridgeport Toles New York City National Bank of Bridgeport Truscon Steel Company of Youngstown

Howlands Win Tax Action Against City Bridgeport

Judgments in favor of Howlands and other plaintiffs in tax reduction cases against Bridgeport were returned by Judge William M. Malthie. Howland Co assessments were cut from 700000 to 500080, while Smith & Murray Co reduced from 170000 to 114048 after Board of Relief denial.

Dowland Dry Goods Co Gmith & Murray Co Bridgeport William M. Malthie Howiend Co Board of Toliet Smith & Morsay Alseen Board of Reef

Accused of Bribing Policeman in Liquor Case

Three men faced City court on liquor law violations. William Keefe of 151 Wood Avenue had case continued to Wednesday in bonds of 200 dollars. Andrew Wigersey of 2098 Fairfield Avenue fined 75 dollars. George Horvath of 2097 Fairfield Avenue charged with keeping intoxicating liquor for sale and bribery. offered a ten dollar bribe to Patrolman Robert Hoffman. Judge Wilder continued the case to Wednesday with 3,000 dollar bond.

William Keefe Wood Avenue Andrew Wigersey Fairfield Avenue George Horvath Thewan Robert Hoffman

Autos Destroyed in Lafayette Garage Fire

A morning fire in a brick garage behind Dr. E F McGovern on Lafayette and Gilbert streets destroyed three cars owned by Col. J Murphy Gus Meyers and McGovern. Fire Chief Johnson investigates cause after a passerby alerted responders.

E. F McGovern Lafayette Gilbert Streets Col. J. Murphy Gus Meyers Dr. McGovern

Tragic November Traffic Toll in Bridgeport Report

The Traffic Division of Police Headquarters released a November report noting five deaths and 72 injuries from 218 accidents. Trolley cars and public service vehicles contributed 28 and 42 incidents, with 886 other vehicles involved. Victims listed include Tony Balardo, William Neff, P. Lavivire, Alec Bonitate, and Louis Klop singer. There were 83 arrests and 70 summons, plus 9 autos stolen and 4 recovered.

Bridgeport Traffic Division of Police Tony Balardo Jones Avenue William Neff The Elk’s Club Chicago P. Lavivire Bondstrent Alec Bonitate Center Street Louis Klopsinger Madison Avenue

Intoxicated man in auto riot fined and jailed

Judge Wilder fined Keston Koroleck 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced him to three days in jail after his midnight arrest on Boston Avenue. Patrolman Tomas Meechen found no operator license, wrong markers, and no registration as Koroleck admitted drinking cider and beer. The car had narrowly missed a trolley, backing into a yard partially on the street.

Wilder Keston Koroleck Hallett Street Koroleck Boston Avenue Tomas Meechen

Lodge of Sorrow Oration by Troup

Bridgeport lodge of Elks will hold its annual memorial service at the site home tomorrow at 3 p.m. alrer Ruler L.PT. Gallagher will preside as the chief officer. The oration will be delivered by Hon. Philip Troup postmaster of New Haven and a member of New Haven lodge of Elks. A musical program of exceptional merit has been arranged by Prof. John Raynolds. The exercises are for members only.

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Alrer Gallagher Philip Troup New Haven

Views on Farmers Relief Sought by Joint Congressional Committee

Washington December 4 Officials including Treasury Secretary Houston and Federal Reserve Board Governor Harding appeared before the joint congressional committee pondering relief for farmers hurt by falling prices. Neither official expressed optimism that a specific market remedy would emerge from resumed hearings.

Washington The Treasury Houston Harding Federal Reserve Board

Coroner Holds Wagon Driver For 2 Deaths

Westport coroner Frank Pouski is held for criminal agalligance in the deaths of Ernest Middleton and James Smythe after a collision with a wagon owned by the Gault brothers. Pouski claimed he mistook an approaching automobile for a motorcycle. crime inquiry notes a single light on the wagon.

Frank Pouski Westport John J. Phelan Ernest Middleton James E. Smythe Pouski Gault Brothers

49 Prisoners to be Tried in December Superior Court

Busy times loom in the December term of the Superior court with 49 prisoners to be tried on charges from theft to murder. Thirty one are Bridgeporters and nine are arraigned for murder, including locals. The Nott murder case involving Elwood B Wade Mrs Ethel Hutchinson Nott and John E Johnston heads the list in a docket of cases from Bridgeport including burglary theft and other felonies.

Superior Court Criminal Side Nott Elwood B. Wade Ethel Hutchinson Nott John E. Johnston Fairueta Bridgeport Joseph Benvino Mike Riazit John Brescia Louis Muslowaki Yokop Zaltz William Egnatosky William — Willis

Buyers' Strike Says Mollan Hits Business Decline

Mollan, long-time local trader, declares a buyers' strike driven by propaganda from powerful interests. He cites Chicago pork prices and farmer discouragement, warning Western packers gain leverage as eastern supply shrinks. Continued report noted on page three.

Chicago

Father Traynor’s Father Dead Linked in Ireland

Cablegram reports Andrew Traynor of Ireland, father of Rev. M. J. Traynor pastor of St Marys, died December 1st. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs Clarke of Ireland and Mrs O Rourke of South Plainfield, Mass, and four sons Rev Michael J Traynor, Rev Andrew Traynor of Kingston, John of Boston, Henry in Ireland. Another son Rev James Traynor died last winter from influenza.

Andrew Traynor Ireland Kingston Thousand Islands John Traynor Boston Henry James Traynor

Who Is He A Bridgeport Tire Businessman

A young Bridgeport tire dealer with extensive experience in the rubber trade from Ohio is described. He operates on Fairfield Avenue, pursuing a business in tires. The query asks for his identity and invites readers to submit the answer to The Times Office for a prize.

Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Ohio

Equines GURSHER Succex Featured In Tie

Yesterday's profile noted F. 4. Oliver, president and treasurer of A. L. Schayek Co., Inc., long connected with the Rubber Tire industry and active in the Elks and other fraternal groups. Florence BE Squires identified the first correctly at 2 26 yesterday afternoon. other correct answers came from Julius Kalapos of 1227 Main St and M. J. O'Reilly of 83 James St.

F. 4. Oliver A. L. Schayek Co., Inc Florence BE. Squires Seaview Avenue Julius Kalapos Main Street M. J. O'Reilly James Street

Armenia Falls Under Soviet Rule as Erivan Captured

Associated Press reports Russia's Soviet troops seized Erivan amid Armenia's declaration of a Soviet republic. Dispatches note shrinkage of Armenian territory to roughly Rutland county size, with Georgians seizing Borghalu district. Inter Allied Council hints Wilson frontiers policy may doom Armenian independence and delays League admission.

Associated Press London Erivan Armenia Moscow Rutland Constantinople Ally Express England Theaily Express Borghalu Daily Telegraph Inter-Allied Council

Harding receives large Newport News home welcome

President elect Harding returns from the canal zone aboard the Pastores and is greeted by a throng in Hampton Roads. A 25 airplane flotilla from Langley Field and three naval dirigibles accompany the voyage as ships along the route display marine flags spelling a welcome home. He plans speeches at the Academy of Music and a visit to Norfolk later in the day.

Newport News Lect Harding Virgini Tidewater Harding Anal Zone Hampton Roads Academy of Music Crossig Norfolk Pastores Langley Field

Hartford man dies in motorcycle crash near city spot

Gustav Howarth of 147 Babcock Street Hartford collided with a jitney at 12:30 near Manchester. He was 28, leaving a wife and infant child.

Manchester Gustav Howarth Babcock Street Hartford

Does Mayor Wilson Hold Winning Card

The aldermen debate Broad street extension and the mayor’s timing for announcing committee memberships ahead of a vote. Proponents say the mayor has fifteen votes to sustain his veto. opponents expect enough votes to kill the extension. A Chamber delegation advocates delaying until schools expand to serve all children.

Wilson Board of Aldermen Broad Street Chamber of Commerce

INITIATE SEITZ AS MEMBER OF PHI BETA KAPPA

Williamsburg Virginia December 4 The 144th anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa at William and Mary drew many visitors including Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador who will be initiated tonight and deliver the anniversary address Also attending were Secretary Payne Rear Admiral Grayson Norman Davis and P P Claxton Don C Seitz William Pulsifer Professor Charles L Raper and other distinguished Virginians.

Seitz PHI Beta Kappa Williamsburg Phi Beta Kappa Society William and Mary College Sir Auckland Geddes Harvard University Phi Bete Kappa Payne Grayson Wilson William and Mary Norman Davis Washington Sir Auckland P. P. Claxton Don C. Seitz New York World William Pulsifer New York Charles L. Raper Syracuse Virginia

Moore’s Again Disappointed Over Missing Boy Rumor

Mr and Mrs George Moore of Stratford received news from Boston that a boy picked up by police was not Kenneth Moore causing renewed despair. A Strabane dispatch reports a hurricane raging in County Tyrone with loss of life and heavy property damage.

George Moore King Street Stratford Kenneth Moore Boston Dublin County Tyrone Strabane

Movement To Consolidate Seaside And Algonquin Clubs

A movement to merge the Seaside and Algonquin clubs is advancing as committees from both sides meet to discuss savings and expanded service. Seaside seeks consolidation leadership includes Noyes E Alling and Arthur W Burritt. Algonquin committee is chaired by Frank Miller with Robert A Beers secretary. The Seaside club began in 1884 as a road driving horse group and later became a social club. Algonquin, formed in 1892, now has a larger but cramped membership in Court Exchange building.

Algonquin Algonquin Club Noyes E. Alling Arthur W. Burritt Samuel M. Hawley Willie B. Hobbs Albert E. Lavery Willis H. Lyon Wiliam J Nichols Charles G. Waldo D. Fairchild Wheeler John W. Wheeler John R. Woodhull Frank Miller Robert A. Beers A. H. Bullard Geo. M. Eames John J. Fisher George 5. Hill Augustus McKenzie James T. Patterson Sumner Simson Harry W. Walker Edmurd Main Street Lafayette and State Streets Seaside Club Court Exchange

Widow Muriel MacSwiney Arrives In New York Aboard Celtic

Mrs Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork mayor who died on hunger strike lands at North River Pier sixty with sister Mary amid cheering crowds. She travels to testify before the committee of one hundred on Ireland conditions while nursing from illness and her husband’s death.

Times New York Muriel MacSwiney Terence MacSwiney Mary West Street White Star Line Celtic North River Irish Societes General Publi Associated Press Cork London Brixton Prison Committee of One Hundred Ireland

You Can Use Private Stock For Festivities

Washington reports advise housewives to use private stock for holiday cooking. John R. Kramer, dry law chief, refutes claims that Yuletide delicacies with brandy are barred. He notes no regulation allows purchase of brandy for home cooking at this time.

Washington John R. Kramer Kramer

Why Coal Prices Are High in New England

Massachusetts fuel administrator Eugene C. Hultman told the Calder Senate committee that independents supply 40 percent of New England coal yet only 20 percent nationally. He noted prices range $13 to $16 a ton in Boston. Weather notes for Connecticut predict light rain tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures, while broader conditions describe a Western trough bringing unsettled weather east.

New York New England Calder Senate Committee On Reconstruction Eugene C. Hultman Massachusetts Hultman Boston Bridgeport Connecticut Louisiana Ontario Mississippi Ohio Lake Region Rocky Mountains Mississippi River

Also Mentioned on This Page

MacSwiney City National Bank Howlands Troup Italy Gabriele d’Annunzio Fiumio Gabrielling Lloyd- Sicorse Sinn Fein Morning Post Irish Republican Army Mollan William K. Mollan Traynor Times Office Moore
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