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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
1
A collage of grim European violence and social critique. Reports note executions in Ireland Turn 12 street fighting between fascists and communists, Greek executions, and a doomed look at cinema’s influence. Also covered are divorce suits, Ku Klux Klan actions in Louisiana, and Lausanne talks on Turks and harems.
New Haven reports the death of Mrs. Corinne H. Jensen by gas as an apparent suicide. Authorities cite her mental condition from studying occult texts including The Law of Mentalism and passages marked from Emerson. Relatives mention emotional distress over her mother’s death and lack of happiness.
The W F Concannon Shear Co leases the concrete lock building at Oxden and Knowlton from Abraham Brazen for a multi year term. Moving from Milford to accommodate rising orders, they install new machinery at a cost of about 5000 dollars and expect production to start around January 10 with about 60 workers. An order from Canada for 100 gross of various styles of shears is on hand.
The No 1005 Main street store above the Arcade is leased to F D Wetmore Boot and Shoe Company of New Haven for four years at 8000 annually or 665 per month. The lease begins in January 1924. Real estate dealers call it one of the year’s largest transactions and expect higher rents on Main street fronts.
The infant son of Mrs. Albert Chapman in Dorchester Massachusetts nearly died of pneumonia as home heating coal ran low. Dr Frederick Bailey issued a grave prescription declaring coal essential as medicine and the local coal dealer fulfilled it without question.
Bridgeport coal dealers agree to honor doctors prescriptions for coal to aid sick persons. Harry Walker of City Icemac Coal Co says any doctor with a patient lacking coal may send a prescription and coal will be provided. Roderick McNeil of Karm Terminal Co confirms his firm will fill proper doctor signed prescriptions when needed for patient protection.
Denver police continue a wide search nearly 45 hours after robbers escaped with about $200,000 from Federal Reserve Bank employees. The bandit machine sped down Colfax Avenue after the robbery and the fatal shooting of guard Charles Linton, then vanished from sight.
Providence reports an 82 year old woman and great grandmother files for divorce from Adolph Engleheart a church pastor. she accuses him of immoral relations with 122 women among his patients and alleges he used religion to hide disreputable acts while claiming jealousy and watching his healing sessions.
Lausanne reports show Turkish delegates in lengthy talks over the allied plan for Straits administration. Attaches say they will not yield and may issue a formal rejection after further consideration. Ambassador Child urged Ismet Pasha to accept, warning rejection could lead to war.
Robert Officer, a University of Pennsylvania graduate and Herrin riot survivor, testified as cross examination began for five men on trial for murder. Gricer, a bookkeeper at the mine, described the mob attack during the riot where 20 non union miners were killed.
Rev. Benjamin F. Kidder aged 66, a New Canaan clergyman and evangelist, marries Miss Matilda J. Kelly in New York City. The ceremony was by Rev. Robert Kelly. They plan a visit with Kidder’s son Raymon in Brooklyn and a reception by the local church Ladies Aid Society with a gold wedding present.
Owen Burns former board president and member urged Mayor Atwater to abolish the Board of Education as constituted. He thanked the mayor and 24 aldermen for approving a 1 300 000 dollar school bond issue part of which would fund a new east side high school. The Aldermen ordered the bond rescinded after accusing the board of breaking a gentleman's agreement to hire a local architect. The mayor said the board should stop wrangling.
Bridgeport police report a thief stole Christmas savings from disks at Franklin School on Nichols Street. Investigators suspect someone familiar with desk habits. Metropolitan Exchange at 1438 State Street also reported a burglary with details pending. John R. Sheehan said a traveling bag with clothing disappeared from his hotel room in the past three days.
Henry Gerrity of Bridgeport known as Younes McAuliffe and a state appointed referee was indefinitely suspended by the State Boxing Commission. He asked to appear before the commission as it scheduled a Capitol meeting a week from Saturday after remarks about the commission at the Herman-Kaplan bout in Meriden.
Fire at the estate of Charles Francis Dean in Stamford, Connecticut destroyed the residence, a garage, and two of four automobiles with a total loss around 10 000 dollars. Mrs Cleveland Asheton, daughter of Dean, and other residents escaped unharmed. a Cadillac also suffered heavy damage. Cause unknown.
Matthew Saunders of the Poli vaudeville theatre will take a three month vacation to Maine after the new year. James McCarthy, manager of the Plaza theatre, will run Poli's during Saunders absence as McCarthy shifts to the larger house under Louis Saperstein's lease starting January first.
National Guardsmen arrived at Met Rouge and set camp as authorities Mobilize after a long stand off linked to the August kidnapping of five Met Rouge residents. Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards remain missing amid lingering feud rumors and possible racial motive.
Bridgeport retailers forecast strong holiday sales with higher totals than last year as stocks deplete quickly. Stores will stay open late Friday and Saturday to handle the rush and many parcel post items move through the Bridgeport post office. Extra clerks and abundant Christmas trees and turkeys mark the season’s bustle.
New York reports a sweeping DoJ action at a South Brooklyn Navy base led to 22 civilian employees arrest on charges of conspiracy in a scheme defrauding the government of about 1.09 million dollars. Warrants were issued yesterday for their arrest as investigators outlined a long running theft of government supplies.
Norwalk reports a US Army recruiting sergeant Ames Granima found unconscious at Balad avenue and Clay street. He suffered a fractured skull and may not recover. police suspect Sergeant Branizan assaulted him. Granima served over five years, home address 231 Garfield Street Trenton New Jersey.
The trial of Gustave and Frank Selafant brothers from Stamford for murder began in Superior Court with a large legal team. Prosecution led by David FitzGerald and Will be aided by Reich and Jensen. defense seeks self defense claims. Proceedings open with juror selection as 129 men were summoned.
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