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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
1
Dublin reports six killed in a raid on a Bruff County Limerick dance. Five civilians and one British soldier died as armed attendees fired on raiders who arrested 129 men. In Tralee two civilians were killed as Black and Tans clashed.
Bridgeport Times recalls Pig Tail Day at Bridgeport High School. Miss Marion Doyle, formerly with Bridgeport Farmer, urged inclusion of boys, ending decades of female only celebration and earning praise from male students and staff.
Patrick Cox of Eagle Street is charged with assault after Cordozze says Cox fired three shots at him at Cordozze’s Cedar Street home. Cox claims the revolver discharged when thrown to the sidewalk after being thrown out. Three empty shells were found in the revolver. Case postponed to summon John Cox as a possible witness.
Bridgeport police found whiskey packed in nursing bottles at Carman Groeco's home, yielding a $50 fine before Judge Frederic A. Bartlett. Harold T. Charters faced a $359 fine after police raided his Grand street garage as a forbidden staff storehouse. Steve Morek sought trial after arraignment for selling Aquor without a license. Additional arrests included Mike Puky and Fred Marrington, with cases paused or referred. five whiskey bottles seized at Marrington's stor.
A large turnout is anticipated at the Ways and Means committee meeting of the Common Council tonight. The petition from the Board of Education seeks permission from the Legislature to issue 2.7 million dollars in bonds to acquire sites and construct school buildings for the rising number of city children. The main objection expected targets raising the city debt limit beyond the five percent charter limit.
European astrologer Madame Teleme forecasts difficulties for President Harding in policy and authority due to future international issues. She predicts labor clashes, treaty clauses causing tensions, and a possible revoltionary shift in Italy, with potential dangers for European rulers and new geopolitical alignments.
A stormy morning at St Patrick's North Avenue saw hundreds bid farewell to George T Kelly a longtime business and fraternal figure. Knights of Columbus Catholic Benevolent Legion Foresters of America and Emmett club led a ceremonial procession into the church with active and honorary pallbearers among Fourth Degree K of C members. The solemn requiem Mass featured Rev Father Lynch Rev James Nihill Rev P J McGivney and others with Ave Maria Beautiful Land On High and Nearer My God To Thee sung by the choir and soloists. The service closed as the body departed and continued afterward in deference to weather and time.
Samuel Bollodod of 280 East Houston Street reported a hold up on Water Street between Wall Street and Fairfield Avenue last night claiming $1.50 stolen by an unidentified man. He later reduced his tale to $112 found in his pocket and the incident is under police inquiry.
A touring car driven by Steve Yahas of 881 Stratford Avenue collided with a silent policeman in front of the Trust Company building and overturned. Yahas and two companions were thrown from the vehicle but escaped serious injury. Traffic halted as onlookers gathered. Yahas was arraigned in Stratford Town Court on reckless driving, case nalled upon payment of costs.
Police grilled several persons to identify Clarence Johnson of 351 Pequonnock Street who was shot in a dance hall at 664 Saturday night. He is in critical condition at St. Vincent's Hospital with a kidney bullet wound. An operation was performed but survival is in doubt.
The Bridgeport Common Council plans to select a Legislative committee at the January 3 meeting and introduce a resolution urging the Legislature to enable a referendum on switching from city manager to City Commission government. If approved, a social election will be held on a date specified in the act.
After a six month illness a heart condition ended the life of Judge Howard W. Curtis at his Stratford residence Paradise Green. The 21 year old captain died shortly after a third heart shock following service in Plattsburg and Camp Devens. He was a Stratford figure, son of Justice Howard J. Curtis, survived by his widow sister Violett and brother Jack. He graduated Bridgeport High School in 1908, attended Yale, earned a 1912 academic degree and a 1915 law degree, and was an honor student active in Zeta Psi and Corby Court. Curtis enlisted at Plattsboro May 1917, was commissioned captain in August, served with Headquarters Company 304th Infantry at Camp Devens, later transferred to the Depot Brigade. Continued on Page Four.
A Times Office notice invites identifications for a Friday profile of 8 Loewith & Co at 1186 Bank St, dealers in real estate and insurance. First correct ID earns 1.00. Miss Jesse Martin of Fox Piano Co. identified at 2:09. Other answers came from M. J. o Reilly, F. Shnetman, and Mrs. Minnie Abrams.
New Haven forecast notes rain followed by clearing tonight with clearing by Tuesday. In Connecticut expects rain or snow tonight, then warmer Tuesday with cloudy and colder winds and gales shifting westerly. unsettled conditions with light rain then fair, colder.
Santa Claus left Bridgeport ahead of winter weather as snow drifted and rain began. Snow shovels, crews, and clean up efforts were widely deployed to clear streets, prevent flooding, and keep transit moving while sleet and branches caused scattered damage. Weather promises warmer days ahead, but the storm lingered with continued delays.
Howard Speer received the largest Hoover Fund gift of 420 dollars from the Daughters of the American Revolution while Olivet Congregational Church Sunday school plans to add to a 18.34 donation to reach 50 dollars. A Hoover dinner and mass meeting are set for tomorrow at 6 pm at the Hotel Taft New Haven with Mayor Fitzgerald and the Bridgeport delegation invited. stores will close at 5 30 pm for workers to attend.
The Old Adam of West avenue beat Adam Rincointen this morning after visiting a friend at Myrtle avenue. A rough scuffle led to Adam receiving a scalp wound requiring five stitches from Dr B J Coyle. Adam refused hospital care and returned upstairs to continue the day.
Harold Johnson from Ringling Brothers faced City Court after being accused of causing a disturbance at the West End theatre last night. He received a sentence of three days in jail following arraignment before Judge Frederic A. Phillips. George Phillips, arrested November 26 in Stratford for owning and operating an illicit still, was bound over in bonds of 1,000 pounds by U.S. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery.
Bridgeport carpenters seeking 1.25 an hour in 1921 threaten a grand jury probe of the Builders' Exchange if denied the raise. Exchange reps say wage increases are impossible and imply further cuts to wages. a simulated lockout looms as both sides dig in.
Norwalk December 27 Mrs Elizabeth Skidd Crowley was sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting an officer, fined 25 for resistance and seven for intoxication in police court. She attacked Policeman Smith at Louis Apicelli’s saloon when he tried to take her into custody after she caused trouble when liquor was refused. The officer sustained a badly bitten finger and other damages. Crowley has no prior record.
Washington December 27 The War Department announced that 178 911 draft deserters will soon have their names printed in town sections as a step toward speedy trials. The move aims to aid apprehension and relies on tips from the public and American Legion members. Officials caution that innocent names must be excluded after reviewing 489 003 registrants and correcting 151 35 misreports.
At a MacSwiney council meeting last evening, plans were set for a mass meeting in New Haven on Tuesday evening with Miss Mary MacSwiney, sister of Cork's late Lord Mayor, as principal speaker. Members meet at 189 State Street at 6:30 for the 7:30 train. the Irish War Pipers band of New York will accompany. Public invited.
Three robberies under the Bridge of Sighs near the Tombs and Criminal Courts Building marked the day in New York crime reports. Deputy court clerk William J. Trafford said two men hidden by the bridge took his watch and 13 dollars. Probation Officer James Russell noted two men released on probation were robbed of 40 and 18 dollars after leaving the court complex.
Robert M. Jones was today reappointed assistant city clerk by City Jerk J A HL Robinson under provisions of Bee 0 of the City Charter. Jones has held the post since April 1918 when he succeeded late James Kelley. The Board of Education will hold a meeting tonight to prepare their budget for the coming year.
Parishioners of Blessed Sacrament celebrate the appointment of R Jeremiah J Duggan from Church of the Assumption Westport as pastor successor to the late Rev Terrence K Smith. He notes happy tenure in Westport and hopes for similar success at his new charge while recalling debt repayment and parish improvements. Duggan hails from Ines land and began religious studies with the Holy Ghost Fathers.
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