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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1922

Page

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Doris Bruen Faces Trial for Murder

Mount Holly, N J December 11 Accused killer of circus proprietor John Brunen faces trial. Mohr and Mrs Bruen plead not guilty with a large crowd outside the courthouse as hundreds of witnesses are summoned for a drama unfolding in Burlington County Court.

Mount Holly N. F Mohr Jobn T. Brunen Cirus Charles Powell John" Brunen Mia Brunen Powell Hazel Samuel Kaliech Riverside Trunen Elizabeth Jaeschke Cary Fn Fetter Harry C. Mehr Hronen Mehr Bronen Bronnen Parker BR Wills Ruen Mahr Burlington County

Senate lines up for bitter fight on subsidy bill

Washington dispatch reports a looming Senate clash over the ship subsidy bill as Republicans and Democrats rally. Sen Jones plans a first move to push the measure forward amid a bloc of progressive Republicans including Borah Taft La Follette Nortis and Capper ready to oppose. He argues the bill backs essential refrigerator and ocean carrier capacity for agriculture and commerce, noting British offers to build a grape carrying fleet and pledges of funds. Fletcher counters that the main beneficiaries would not be cargo ships.

Jones Washington Senate Commerce Committee Borah Taaho la Follette Wisconsin Nortis Nebraska Capper Kansas Uttle Fletcher Florida

McCormick's Debt Plan Not Official Policy

London report says U S Senator Medill McCormick proposes a reparations plan to cancel Allied debts if France reduces Germany indemnity. Washington confirms the plan is McCormick's personal proposal, not a U S government position, discussed at White House and State Department.

London The Evening Standard Today United States Medill McCormick France Germany Washington Republian Illinois London Standard White House State Department Berlin Hazo Stinnes Wilhelm Cuno

City Court News Items

Hertha Payton 65 High street and Alexander Robinson South Norwalk were arrested on statutory charges and the case continued to December. Hands placed at 100 dollars. Michael J. Ford 25 French street and brother John Ford 243 Wells street fined 2 dollars for parking on the wrong side. Gus Lundbere Water street fined for being drunk. Henry Demensky 229 Willard street found not guilty of state equor law violation. F A Martin 16 Prospect street fined 1 dollar for parking ordinance violation. Albert Jack 45 Capitol avenue parking on the wrong side, 3 dollars. Frank Korder 869 Wordin avenue Charles Mihalek 112 Hallam street and Notsy Sabo 229 Pine street found guilty of trespassing on railroad tracks, judgement suspended. Charles Devine Water street drunk, five days.

Hertha Payton High Street Alexander Robinson Norwalk Michael J. Ford French Street John Ford Wells F. A. Martin Prospect Street Albert Jack Capitol Averue Frank Korder Wordin Avenue Charles Mihalek Hallam Street Notsy Sabo Pine Street

Pope Pius Pleads for Christ Peace and Palestine

Rome December 11 Pope Pius voiced a plea for Christ peace in a consistory ceremony that created eight new cardinals. He condemned the idea of a Jewish state in Palestine under a British League mandate and urged full protection of Catholic interests there. Twenty two cardinals attended behind closed doors as red hats were bestowed.

Rome Pope Pius Benedict XV Westife League of Nations Palestine Locatel Nancie Lisbon Monsignor Bon-Seano Apostolic Delete Washington Tor Milan Churat Lille Mori Cassnova Spain Pomignor Touchet France Father Ehric Vatican

Connecticut man directs Irish bureau

Hartford reports Daniel McAuliffe, ex Hartford police detective sergeant, leads the Criminal Investigations Department of the Free State in Dublin. He has warned he may die for his stance as De Valera’s forces clash with the government, while his wife and son await word at Hartford.

Hartford Daniel McAuliffe Ireland Criminal Investigations Department Free State Dublin de Valera McAuliffe Daniel McAuliffe, Jr S. S. Cedric O'Connell Collins Moellowes Lfe DeValera

Posse in Hunt for Assailant of Young Girl

Posses from Streetman and nearby towns scour the countryside for a Black man suspected of assaulting a young woman at an outhouse near her home. The incident prompted closure of businesses and schools as bloodhounds are brought in from Huntsville and fears of lynching rise if the suspect is caught.

Texas Dee Hsbome Huntsville

Fox In Greenhouse Sparks New Canaan Shooting

New Canaan Connecticut December 11 inward Thornton a wealthy resident and noted hunter saw a fox leap into the open greenhouse door on his estate He followed the animal with a shotgun into the greenhouse where the fox faced a mirror and attempted to attack its reflection The fox ears and tail brought no aid to its defense as Thornton dispatched the animal in self defense.

New Canaan Conn Thornton Rurmbornion

Locomotive Derails Near Port Jervis Killing Fireman

Fireman A L Storer died and Engineer Daniel F Regan was seriously injured when the Buffalo and Cleveland press train on the Erie railroad derailed at Tusten 33 miles west of Port Jervis. The wreck sent cars down a steep embankment. many passengers were uninjured or treated for minor injuries.

Binghampton N. Y A. L. Storer Daniel F. Regan Buffalo and Cleveland Press Erie Railroad Tusten Port Jervis Regan Storer Susquesanna

Doctor Faces Parking Tag Grudge in City Court

Dr Isadore Yockelman of 2534 Main Street fought a tag incident when Patrolman Balinski placed a curb tag on his car for sticking out beyond 12 inches. He pleaded not guilty as the court heard testimony of a supposed grudge, with a prior parking fine for another case.

Isadore Yockelman Main Street Balinski Dr.Yockelman J. O'Hara Vockelman Dr. Bernstein Richard Swann Bernstein Oficer Schwartz Garage

Once Insane Prisoner to Stand Trial

Louis Markus, 32, charged with assault with intent to kill, faces trial in the Criminal Superior Court after a prior insanity finding. He shot a fellow employee in November 1521 while working as a night janitor at the Security building and was briefly hospitalized, pronounced insane, then returned to jail as cured.

Criminal Superior Court Louis Markus Markus William Anderson Fairfield County Stanton

Dream contest winners to be announced tomorrow

The Bridgeport Times reports the dream contest concluded last Saturday. the Majestic Theatre plans a matinee and tonight's for sale presentation will be announced tomorrow. Contributions continue to rise amid the fire and dream contest donations from local residents.

Bridgeport Times Majestic Theatre

Becker Under Heavy Guard. Trial Delayed to Wednesday

The New York case of Abraham Becker charged with murder of his wife Mrs. Jane Becker was postponed to Wednesday afternoon. Bronx courthouse heavy with police, large crowd outside, 150 extra jurors summoned despite Becker’s attorney seeking a two week adjournment. Trial judge Gibbons refused further delay.

New York Abraham Becker Jane Becker Bronx County Becker Triis Gibbps Pisce Reuben Norkin Savage Aie Gaa

Six Train Staff Hurt in Derailment Near Cobalt

Six dining car staff members, all from Montreal, were injured when four cars derailed from a Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railroad passenger train near Cobalt Ontario today. The accident occurred as the train derailed with six crew members injured.

Toronto Ont Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Cobalt Montreal

Cold Wave to Stay as New One Approaches East

Washington reports typical winter weather across the United States with record lows from Northfield Wisconsin to Edmonton Alberta. The weather bureau notes a broad cold wave spreading eastward and southward over the plains and central valley, likely reaching Atlantic and Gulf states by midweek with temperatures lower than prior in the season.

Washington Iter United States Weather Bureau America Northfield Williston N. C Helena Mont Havre Calgary Alberta Edmonton Canada Alaska de Bureau Northwest Plain States Great Central Valley Atlantic Gulf States

City Attorney L oses Watch and Fraternity Pin

Police search city shops for City Attorney John A. Cornell s stolen watch and fraternity pin taken from a vest at his home on Main Street within the last four days. A thief smashed a Rogers Brothers clothing store window yesterday and stole an overcoat. Police warn shoppers to report suspicious activity as pickpockets are suspected amid holiday crowds. Asbestos mill and store shed at East Broughton Quebec were destroyed by fire causing about 200000 dollars in damage and loss of fiber.

John A. Cornell Main Street Rogers Brothers

Board Ends Public School Physical Examinations

The Board of Education orders immediate cessation of all public school physical examinations that require disrobing except by a woman physician with a nurse present, under protective rules to be devised by the Board. Health officials and the superintendent were served notices, and the action follows protests in the Knick Tool district and by parents.

Board of Education Aci of Education Theranuarie Ecity Board of Health Education Board William Zepp Hoard of Health G. E. Cortment Paylor Taylor Hyel William 41 Coon Ban Pines Zepp Th Health Board Health Board

Main Street of Described Twenty Fifties A Bridgeport Topic

The twenty seventh in the Do You Remember series by E E Sterling appears in another column of The Bridgeport Times. The piece discusses Bridgeport Main Street and focuses on 1850, offering historical and local personal interest for readers in Bridgeport and nearby areas.

EE. Sterling Bridgeport Times Grideport Mr. Sterling Main Street Bridgepor

Radio War Between Rival Churches Rages in Washington

Washington dispatch reports a radio dispute between two prominent churches, the Church of the Covenant and the Vermont Avenue Christian Church, over preaching times on identical wavelength. Each station refused to adjust, creating a noisy clash described as a glare of hiss and sputter. Sermons by Rev. Charles R. W. and Rev. Paul Wilfley aired amid uncertain reception, signaling a public broadcasting dispute rather than a theological clash.

Washington 1. N.S Church of the Covenant Vermont Avenue Christian Church W. J. H. Ter Go W. D. Sf Charles R. W. J. H Vermont Avenue Paul Wilfley

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