Ford Calls for Lower Prices to Boost Business
Detroit December 16 Henry Ford says business could improve and costs fall if manufacturers and merchants drop war price practices. He cites a clerk charging 13 for shoes worth 100000 and notes prewar prices. Ford urges consumers to refuse higher prices and recalls a German meat market selling beefsteak cheaply, illustrating price competition. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan L. Benson
Detroit
Henry Ford
M Ford
Verward
Three Couples File For Divorce In Bridgeport Area
Three divorce actions entered this morning involve George A. Drew and Clara abel Wildman Drew of Bridgeport alleging adultery and seeking custody for four children. He was married October 27, 1898 in Bridgeport. The other suits include Raith G. Hasse and William R. Hasse of Norwalk accusing desertion on their fourth wedding anniversary and seeking custody of a son, and Anna J. Anderson Woustan of Greenwich filing against George S. Woustan alleging cruelty since their November 28, 1820 Greenwich marriage with alimony and name change sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Drew
Clara Abel Wildman Drew
Bridgeport
Patrick Sheehynd
George A
Clara M
Daniel L
Lewis
Raith G. Hasse
William R. Hasse
Norwalk
Laird Rudolph
Porter
Anna
J. Anderson Woustan
Greenwich
George S. Woustan
New York City
Prevent Closing Small Theatres In New Haven
Judge Er nest C. Simpson granted a temporary injunction preventing city officials from closing small theatres and serving warrants for permit violations after the mayor revoked permits. The order mirrors actions in state and federal courts for larger theatres and sets a hearing on permanent injunctions next week.
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New Haven
Ernest C. Simpson
Court of Common Pleas
Eld
Queston
Superior
United States District Court
Tries To End Life By Dose Of Iodine
Mrs Mary Retanal, 26, maid at 3724 Main Street, attempted suicide by ingesting iodine at noon today. Despondency given as cause. Ambulance took her to St Vincent's Hospital. condition reported favorable. She is mother of two and separate from her husband, whose alleged marital troubles are blamed for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Retanal
Main Street
Frank A. Hexly
A. Kornbult
St Viscent’s Hospital
Iomanat
Bey
Ulster Gains Debated Powers Amid Irish Treaty Vote
London and Dublin reports show the British Commons adopt the throne speech reply on the Anglo Irish treaty by 401 to 58, with Lords’ approval 166 to 4. De Valera forces delay in Dail as Ulster may gain local powers. Ulster premier Sir James Craig visits London to press boundary and commission details.
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London
A. P.j
House of Commons
House of Lords
Lords
Daniel O'Connell
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Dail Eireann
de Valera
Sinn Fein
All Ireland
Ulster
A. P
James Craig
Colonel Spender
Ulster Cabinet
James
Austen Chamberlain
House ‘of Commons
Lloyd George
Excited boy pleads guilty to murder in Stamford case
John Bruno aged eighteen and four Stamford men William Richman William King George Wiching and Alex Martin were arraigned before Judge Allyn D Brown on first degree murder charges arising from the Dewey club raid and killing of Bernard Kil kelly. Public Defender DeForest objected to the plea and it was held as not guilty for Bruno and the others await January term trials. Harry Cavanna meanwhile pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the same case and awaits sentencing possibly aiding the state witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruno
Allyn D. Brown
Superior Criminal Court
DeForest
Bruno
Stamford
Bernard Kilkelly
William Richman
William King
George Wiching
Alex Martin
Harry Cavanna
Burglar Flees After Watchman Challenge on Fairfield Ave
At 2:30 a m a special policeman guarding residences on Fairfield avenue near Park avenue challenged a burglar who leaped from the rear porch of R A Wolfe 984 Fairfield avenue. The man fled when fired upon and vanished in the darkness. A screwdriver and tools were found on the Wolfe porch. The Wolfe family is currently in New York City. the house holds only a few pieces of furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Himpere
Fairfield Avenue
Park Avenue
R. A. Wolfe
Gilmore
Wolfe
Bureau
New York City
Lodge Authored Four Power Treaty in Washington
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Senate majority leader, revealed as author of the four power Pacific treaty replacing the Anglo Japanese alliance. Textual changes were suggested by Secretary Hughes and Senator Underwood, but Lodge did the drafting in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yenry Cabot Lodges
Senate
Pacific
Hughes
Underwood
Lodge
Massachusetts
French Navy Plan Upsets 5-5-3 Naval Reduction
Washington notes reveal France presented a plan to build ten 85 000 ton super dreadnoughts in the decade after 1926. The move would push French capital ship tonnage to 850 000, widening the gap with Japan and disturbing agreed post- Jutland limits. A British spokesman confirmed the proposal and its unexpected impact on arms conference plans.
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Washington
A. P
Maryland
France
Japan
Ence
Att’y Corcoran Flees Boston Headline Extradition Hopes
Boston December 15 Atty Daniel J Corcoran fled to Mexico as disbarment proceedings and a Suffolk County grand jury indictment for conspiracy to extort money loomed. The escape follows the Tufts exposure and moves to disbar while authorities pursue extradition despite claims of lack of jurisdiction.
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Boston
Mexico
Daniel J. Corcoran
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Corcoran
Nathan A. Tuftw
Mishawum Manor
Mystery Torso Found in New York Area Still Unidentified
Reported in New York, investigators say the middle portion of a woman's body has been found and may belong to a torso discovered earlier. Parts identified as legs were located in Van Cortlandt Park on November 7, while additional clues tie the case to a Long Island City perpetration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lone Island Cry
Long Island City
van Cortland Park
Colored Lawyer Resigned From Fairfield County Bar
Charles A Smythwick formerly of New York and now in parts unknown resigned as an attorney in Fairfield County. The Grievance Committee cited doubtful practices as grounds for disbarment proceedings started earlier in the year. State's Attorney Homer Cummings asked Judge Frank D Haines to accept the resignation and strike Smythwick from the list of eligible practitioners in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smythwick
Sawyer
New York Stats
Fairfield County
Fairfield County Bar Association
Homer
Homer 8. Cummings Appeared Before Judge Frank D. Haines
Superior Court
Smythwick
Lst
Fairfeld County
Outstanding Facts of Cummings' Charge to the Court
State's Attorney Cummings presents his case stressing public trust in Bridgeport's civic life. He cites Hamilton's fall from grace, notes missing and false statements about council voting, and says higher-up influence could not be proven. He clears other aldermen, the Mayor, City Clerk, Hurley, Hartnett, and Cornell of wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Bridgeport
Hamilton
Cornell
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Hamilton
Hurley
Hartnett
Boy to spend Christmas with his mother in court fight
Handsome Stanley Chapman will spend Christmas with his mother Kate Barbour Chapman Wilton. The custody dispute centers on a decree modification sought by Attorney Paul S Chapman. Judge Scofield and Judge Kellogg oversee hearings with insanity experts testifying. Chapman fights to place the boy in boarding school in January while the mother retains custody. Frank E Conine sues George W Gair in Common Pleas over a 400 debt with 800 damages sought. Westport property on Beachside avenue attached.
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Stanley Chapman
Scofield
Stamford
Paul S. Chapman
Kate Barbour Chapman
Wilton
Chapman
Jueve
John EB. Keeler
John P. Kellogg
Boardman & Grout
Light
Frank D. Humnes
Frank E. Conine
Conine Nureeris
Mainstrot Stratford
Common Pleas Court
George W. Gair
Westport
Beachside Avenue
Jitneymen Overload Suspects Face City Court Fines
Eight jitney drivers were arrested for violating state auto laws by overloading. Michael Crucinio paid 3 dollars, Walter DuBois 5, James Schved 5, James Martin 5, Augustus Bassett 5, and Henry Wateke 10 plus costs. Wateke faced a second arrest for the same offense. Dominick Mercurio of Fairfield had a case continued to December 20 for operating a car for hire on improper markets. Julius Senger’s case was continued to December 17 for using a taxi as a jitney to shuttle factory workers.
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Michael Crucinio
North Avenue
Walter DuBois
Fairfield Avenue
James Schved
Deacon Street
James Martin
Tranistan Avenue
Augustus Bassett
Willow Street
Henry Wateke
Barnum Avenue
Wateke
Dominick Mercurio
Fairfield
Julius Senger
Pembroke Street
Senger
Sensational Divorce Charges In Church Case
Judge Franke D Haines will hear a motion in the divorce action Alfred W Church against Elsie J Church. The Greenwich society case centers on alleged real estate transfers valued at about a half million dollars. Maresh Stoddard Day represent the plaintiff and Homer S Cummings will defend for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke D. Haines
Alfred W. Church
Elsie J. Church
Greenwich
Rensal Bonss
Stillman
Church
Bexidton
Maresh, Stoddard & Day
Btato
Homer 8. Cummings
Prohibition Officers Seize Supplies At West End Home
Prohibition officers, with county offices, seized a large haul from 687 Hanasek avenue in a two family dwelling owned by Joseph Fiarius and Alek Cominskey. The cache included whiskey and related paraphernalia. samples were taken to the home of Fiarius for testing. Commissioner Lavcey to decide on costs and property at court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
County Court House
Hancock Agenus
Hanasek Avenua
Acolph Warassia
Ander Aresi
Joseph Fianius
Aleek Cominskey
Stairs
Fianrue
Dewnsteira
United States
Tuck J. Lavcey
Friends Bid Adieu To Convicted Alderman
Edward T. Hamilton began a two month jail term after pleading guilty to bribery in Criminal Superior Court. He reported to High Sheriff Simeon Pease at noon but arrived near 1 pm, drawing a crowd outside the Security building as he received sympathy from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Hamilton
North Avenue
Criminal Superior Court
Simeon Pease
Hamilton
Hich
Pease
Liberty
Main Street
Klein
Pica
Allyn L. Brown
Jacob B. Klein
S Atorney Cummings
Brown
Thomas M. Spellacy
Hartford
New York
Cornell
Cummings
Resignation of Hamilton from City Aldermen
Disgraced and disfranchised Hamilton resigned yesterday as Seventh District representative on the Board of Aldermen after arrest and bribery conviction. The action was produced at his trial by his lawyers with a city clerk awaiting today’s forwarding. The council will likely act Monday night to accept the resignation. Paul O Eite is mentioned as a leading replacement candidate. Hamilton had served years on the board but was defeated for re election last month by Bernard Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Hamilton
Francis P. Dunigan
Hamilton
Paul O'Eite
Evin
Bernard Brady
France May Send Army Farther Into Germany
Paris notes continue occupation plans after Germany insists it cannot pay the January indemnity. Analysts expect Allied and American roles, as France presses Ruhr control and discussions consider German bonds and an international loan to cover debts. The German envoy seeks payment delays. exchange rate slumps hit coal trade.
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Paris
Des
Germany
Pertinax
Echo de Paris
France
Ruhr
Petit Parisen
England
America
Meyer von Kaufbeuren
Briand
Berlin
Two Couples Divorced in Early Court Session
Judge Frank D. Haines opened an earlier docket to hear three contested actions while clearing uncontested cases. Annie L. Murray Martin of Norwalk received a decree from Robert E. Martin with cruelty proved and name restoration allowed. John Allen of Bridgeport obtained a decree from Robert Allen with cruelty established and name change granted. Partial testimony occurred in Rice versus Rice, with the case set to continue next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Haines
Annie L. Martin
Murray
Robert E. Martin
Norwalk
John Allen
Robert Allen
Bridgeport
Allens
Frank D Rice
Florence Muller Rice
Bootleggers Held Up Near Albany with Fatal Outcome
Albany December 16. A highwayman held up two men just outside the city limits injuring one fatally. Police seized the suspect's automobile and 456 bottles alleged to contain Scotch whiskey. Galston's brother in law Oril Willett of Keesville faces charges of violating the Volstead Act. The highwayman escaped.
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Albany, N
D. Cs N
Galston
Oril Willett
Keesville
Conceals Self In Case and Escapes From Prison
Boston dispatch reports Harry Berwin, jailed for seven to nine years for breaking and entering, hid in a clothing packing box at Charleston state prison and escaped. The box was to be shipped to North Grafon via Boston and Albany. upon arrival the box contained only the prison uniform. A second brief item notes Springfield milk dealers cutting retail prices from 15 to 14 cents as larger mills adjust pricing, with potential further cuts by New England Milk Producers Association.
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Boston
Charleston
Harry Berwin
Benton
Boston and Albany
North Grafton
Berwin
Springfield
Mass
Isis
New England MK Producers' Association
N. EM. Pla
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Boy
Senator Lodge
Atty. Corcoran
Prohibition
Friends
Army OF Amazons
Franklin
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Richard J. Hopkins
C. A. Brunette
Crawford County
Milt Gould
Ringo
Mulberry
Arma
Stewart
Missouri
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