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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
1
A local church destroyed by fire after following external orders. The incident raises questions about authorities and religious freedom in the community. Community leaders condemn the blaze while investigators examine the cause and whether the act was sanctioned or accidental.
Trinity Methodist Church Windsor Connecticut used soft coal after fuel order. An explosion from coal gas set fire to the cutter room causing about 16000 dollars in damage. The piece also covers Harriet Stanton Blatch on sex based legislation and other wartime era social notes.
Philadelphia reports the death of Philanthropist and department store magnate John Wanamaker at 85 after a two month illness. He died at his Chelton Hills home from a cold that proved fatal amid heart weakness and crushing spells. Survived by son Rodman Wanamaker and in laws Mrs Barclay Warburton and Mrs Norman MacLeod, he was a prominent GOP figure and civic leader. Continued on Page Three.
Washington reports the Post Office Department flag at half mast in honor of John Wanamaker. Officials of the government and business circles express shock and praise his service as Postmaster General. Philadelphia rivals Gimbel Brothers run a black powdered advertisement noting Wanamaker’s vision and his impact on American business.
The suit against Dr. B J Burns and the city over the death of Jacob Tavlinsky has been settled out of court. Probate Judge Paul L Miller announced the agreement in which Dr Burns pays administrator Joseph Sir $2,500 to settle the action filed by the estate.
Ralph I. White of the Anti-Saloon League cites city judges Boardman and Comiey as enforcing minor laws harshly causing bootleggers to avoid New Haven. He notes 1921 arrests and fines comparisons with Bridgeport and criticizes local liquor enforcement policies and press coverage.
The Board of Education decided to hire an architect with high school design expertise for the new East Side Hien school. An informal vote selected a local architect from Caldwell, Walker & Beck with E. G. Southey, Leonard Ashiem & Ittmer, and Ashiem & Bedell receiving votes. The formal ballot was not held.
Rumors circulated that James L. Havens, a stock promoter wanted for embezzling over 100000 from creditors, would return to Bridgeport within a week. Police and General Counsel George Mara denied the claims and said no restitution deal had been arranged.
In Casper Wyoming a woman held on suspicion of being Mrs Clara Phillips, Los Angeles hammer murderess, declares her name Beatrice Craig from Kirby. Police track the pair after a train arrival and taxi chase with no identification or corroboration. the man with her escapes in a second cab as night-long inquiries continue.
Covington Kentucky reports preparations to deploy 500 prohibition agents with bombing planes and machine guns against moonshiners in Mentice County. Three agents killed earlier near Slate Creek triggered hopes the War Department will supply bombing planes to level the mountain caves and barricades housing the moonshiners.
Judge L P Walte Marvin dismissed the recount petition filed by Charles H Wells a defeated candidate for Stratford Probate Judge who trailed by 22 votes. The case followed testimony and arguments last Friday and Marvin ruled that ballot issues raised by moderator Charles McGrath provided reason to reject certain ballots. John Smith remains Probate Judge of Stratford.
Winners announced after last week’s Dream Contest show at Polsie Theatre in The Times. First prize: $18 awarded to Fred L. Emmons of 5 Warren Street City. second prize: $10 to Mrs. Pred BM Brescott of 830 Lafayette Street. third prize: $5 to Joseph Botney of Park Avenue. Awards presented at matinee.
Mason Mitchell of New York, the American consul on Malta, was shot at noon near Baracca and wounded. The assailant fled as Mitchell received medical care. Mitchell, born 1859 in Hamilton New York, had a storied life as actor writer traveler soldier and diplomat with postings in Zanzibar Chungking China Apia Samoa and Cork Ireland.
Irish Free State military officials reportedly ordered Eamonn De Valera shot on sight as authorities hid him near Dublin. Reports spread through the city with no confirmation from officials. Rory O Connor’s parents condemn reprisal, recalling his last letter and seeking Ireland’s honor.
Misty weather and a tight vote marked Boston elections as mayor Curley’s nearly four year term faced challengers. Contests for three city council seats and two school committee posts filled the ballot, with additional mayoral races in Attleboro Chelsea Everett Malden Medford Melrose North Adams Revere Woburn and Worcester.
The Weather Bureau warned of a continued cold wave across the lower Lake region, Ohio Valley, Tennessee, and the eastern states. Havre Montana recorded the lowest temperature at 34 degrees below zero, signaling severely frigid conditions for the day.
Elbert A Hoff man of Syracuse, a canvasser for the Syracuse Portrait company, died after falling three flights of stairs in a Lexington Avenue tenement. He sustained a broken neck and authorities seek relatives in Ithaca, New York where he had an address.
Washington December 12 President Harding signed the bill permitting the retirement on account of health of Nathan S Pitney associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court announced at the White House today. Pitney's retirement will create another vacancy on the Supreme bench the fourth during Harding's administration. Potential successors named include Governor Nathan I Miller of New York and Judge Fotert M Moschzing ter of Pennsylvania. Pitney has been ill for months. He was appointed by Taft in 1912 and is 64.
Paris reports Premier Poincaré summoned a cabinet to review the London conference results. Clemenceau supporters press for immediate action while Poincaré backers hope a respiro until January 16, 1911, to sway allies. They warn Ruhr occupation by French troops before the Brussels moratorium ends.
Milford on December 12 reports say a burned dog was mistaken for a baby found in the wreckage. Police and the medical examiner confirmed the coffin held canine remains, and the infant’s remains were later recovered from the burned home identified by skeletal clues.
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