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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
20
The judge sentenced Alderman Eddie Hamilton to two months in county jail and a $400 fine after pleading guilty to a breach of public trust in a bribery case. Prosecutors noted Hamilton’s silence and partisan zeal, while defense counsel argued his motive was political rather than personal gain.
New York December 16 Mrs Lillian Raizen who last Saturday killed Dr Abram Glickstein in his Brooklyn office may be declared insane and defend her act as the result of an irresistible murder obsession Four specialists were examining her under Freud theory to uncover causes behind the deed Courts have avoided psycho analysis but observers expect this case to test its reach Attorneys consider alienist input but plan to present Freudian theories as the basis of her defense If found insane she would be committed to a state institution
Geneva December 16 reports a wealthy bachelor Adler faced marriage ads in leading Swiss papers promising a dowry free bride. A scammed suitor falsely claimed authoring the notices and Adler fled to Alexandra Mountain Resort to escape admirers while a denial and retreat followed.
Atlanta Georgia December 16 The state court of appeals ruled that a life policy remains payable when the insured is hanged even if the act triggers a public policy argument. Fiorend Murphy as beneficiary under Metropolitan Life Insurance Company sued over payment for Willie Reynolds hanged in South Carolina July 11 1919.
An appeal from the Compensation Commissioner in the Carmale DeMatto case was continued for a week before Judge Frank D. Haines. Mandel v Mandel divo actions touch on defense allowances and deadlines, while Foreclosure action Noll v Newfield Tennis Club set for first Monday in April. Guardian for Celia Frances McDonald Withington appointed. Cavallero v Cavallero pending alimony and defense allowances.
Attorney John Alfred Cornell Jr. was appointed by Mayor Fred Atwater to serve as Bridgeport city attorney at 4000 dollars annually. The 28 year old Democrat, head of Bridgeport’s party and renowned for beating Republicans, will take office January 1 after early appointment to learn duties.
Washington reports Congressman Arthur H. Rouse of Kentucky has been chosen chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee to replace the late Henry D. Flood. Rouse has served on the committee for years and has ten years of continuous service in Congress.
Obituaries record multiple Bridgeport area deaths with funeral plans and interment details. Mrs Ida Skinner wife of John E B Skinner died in New Haven and is survived by six children and many relatives. Other notices include Rose Bair, Helen Bolshazy, Frances Adele Rogers, Mary M Stanton, and Albert Pujda with funeral times and burial places listed.
A vintage catalog-style note lists Christmas gift ideas for men including Madras shirts from $1.50 to $5, satin striped imports, silk shirts $7 to $10, and holiday neckwear with ties at 65 cents to $1. Sports sweaters in various styles from $6.50 to $18, vests and coat sweaters, and warm outerwear such as Baltic Frieze ulsters at $25 and sheepskin lined coats from $9.90 up to $21 for mackinaws.
A shopping list of men’s gift ideas with prices for knitted silk mufflers from 2.50 to 15.00, full fashioned silk hose at 1.25 and up, pajamas 2 to 10, garter sets 0.75 and 1, suspender sets 1 and up, cape walking gloves 1.95, and dress gloves in buckskin at 3.75 to 5.
The notice lists blankets bathrobes ranging from five to twenty dollars under Gifts Found in the Hat Shop. It also markets cloth and silk dressing robes priced from twelve dollars upward, indicating a sale or catalog ad from the shop.
The second annual Christmas dance by the Commercial department of the evening high school will occur Monday at 8. The program includes a humorous skit The Day Before Christmas directed by Miss Kiely, followed by dancing to Cole's Orchestra and refreshments. Proceeds fund Christmas baskets for poor families. Chaperones and committee members are listed.
In New Haven on December 16 Deputy Coroner Kenneth Wynne exonerated George H. Yeamann of Meriden, official of International Silver Co., from criminal responsibility in the death of 10 year old John Szajdek. The finding states the boy darted into the street in front of the car at moderate speed.
Henry Ford discusses cutting car prices to stimulate sales, noting his stock losses would not materialize and emphasizing price cuts as sound business. He contrasts steel mill underuse with rail demand, stating rails are scarce and costly, and highlights ongoing price discipline amid economic strains.
A 12m submarine named Erricka Wonking remains underwater in the Sound. Three lighters and a Chepman team work to raise the sunken craft while pumps remove water from the stern compartments. The Park City crew reports three derricks at work and officials aim for a salvage by the sunfiest day, though progress is slow.
New York dispatch reports Haymond Orndorfer, wife of a wealthy Brons builder, died from an accidental gunshot fired by her brother in law Harry W Korndorfer at their home last night. He claimed he was learning to discharge the weapon after she said she saw men loitering about the house yesterday.
Amsterdam reports dire Christmas outlook in Central and Eastern Europe as war strains worsen. Germany nearly bankrupt, Austria near collapse, Poland and Austria crippled by inflation, Hungary ash with internal strife, Bolshevik influence rising, Basel beset by famine and unrest.
In London the boundary issue sparks contention as Labour leader Arthur Henderson backs the treaty but questions its fate in the Commons. Ulster figures, including Belfast’s Major O Neill, press opposition to any boundary revision without Ulster consent while Lloyd George disputes rumors of Sinn Fein control in Tyrone and Fermanagh. Separately in Superior Court Joseph Petrovkin testifies, and Morris Metal Products faces city back tax foreclosure with a likely plant sale to cover debts, stipulations set to September 1922.
Aiming to clear a crowded Superior court docket, Judge Frank 00 Haines schedules another session Monday for hearings. The court will convene Monday at 16 20.
London December speech at the Washington conference hailed as marking the greatest moment in civilization. Lord Birkenhead the Lord Chancellor praised the United States for mustering responsibility and preventing disruption to Europe’s stability.
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