Armed Guards Escort $700,000 Cash to Crane Co Offices
Six police officers and a harbor squad plus private detectives guarded a $700,000 cash transfer from City National Bank to Crane Co offices on South Avenue. Harbor patrols and a motorboat presence secured the route from Johnson's Creek to the bank and back. Authorities called it the largest cash transport in Bridgeport history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Creek
City National Bank
South Avenue
Aedoe
Crane Co
Johnson’s Creek
Charles A. Wheeler
Wall Street
Little River
John O'Connell
First Precinct
Snll
Bridgeport
Widow Sues Over Death Of Norwalk Man
Ida Blair of Norwalk, administrator of Stephen Blair's estate, sues John A. Ewing of Midgefield for 10000 damages after Blair was killed when his cart was struck on Main Street Norwalk Nov 27. Alleged reckless driving by Ewing's son Wallace Fiwing cited. Blair died in Norwalk hospital on Nov 8.
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Ida Blair
Norwalk
Stephen Blair
Blair
Will of trucking man Catherine Kelly inherits estate
George T. Kelly who died last week left his entire estate valued at between 75 000 and 100 000 to his wife Catherine J Kelly. The will dated December 21 1908 was filed in Probate Court by attorney Thomas J. Cullinan. Besides his wife the testator lists a brother Michael O Neil four nieces Helen Keane Mary Hardin Catherine Doyle and Loretta Van Allen and one nephew John Keenly. Hearing to probate set for January 3 at 10 o clock.
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George T. Kelly
Catherine J Kelly
Thomas J. Cullinan
Michael O'Neil
Helen Keane
Mary Hardin
Catherine Doyle
Loretta van Allen
Truce efforts seem failure in Irish crisis
Dublin December 29 arrests in raids on Parnell and Rutland Squares London reports the year ahead to be the bloodiest in Irish history in a Dublin dispatch Sinn Fein leaders Griffith and O Flanagan in turmoil prison or meetings near Dublin Mount Joy and Boxcommon are cited as possible peace talks Lloyd George offers facilities for talks while a Labor party conference backs an immediate judicial inquiry into reprisals and lament at the Irish situation
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London
Dublin
Father Flanagan
Sinn Fein
Boxcommon
the Chronicle
Arthur Griffith
Irish Republic
Mount Joy
Father O'Flanagan
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Triffith
Labor Party
Ireland
Labor Commission
Remington Arms Plant Remains Closed Indefinitely
Remington Arms announces the plant will stay closed as officials cite continued order cancellations. The company says resumed work is indefinite and will notify through daily papers. the closure follows a shutdown just before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Arms
Temington Arms Co
Remington
European Billiard Champion in City Arrives in Bridgeport
Belgian Edouard Horemans arrived by train from New York to Bridgeport amid a crowd of local sportsmen. He will compete in exhibitions at the Bridgeport Club and has arranged a 2,400 point 18.2 balk line match against George Slosson in Boston on January 6 and 7, with the winner earning 65 percent of the gate.
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Bridgeport
New York
Edouard Horemans
Willie Hoppe
Horemans
F. J. L. Derks
George Slosson
Boston
May Cite Morgan for Contempt in Cummings Charges
On the eve of the long awaited murder trial, attorneys and court attaches were abuzz over statements attributed to Frank E. Morgan for Elwood B. Wade’s defense. Morgan allegedly suggested using Mrs Ethel Hutchins Nott and John E Johnston as state witnesses in exchange for Wade’s conviction, a deal with State's Attorney Homer B Cummings that shocked Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Morgan
Elwood B. Wade
Comley
Morgans
rMs
Ethel Hutchins Nott
John E. Johnston
Wade
Homer
Cummings
Bridgeport
Lovesmitten
Young Johnston
Refi
City seeks funds for street cleaning and sewer work
Superintendent John R. Carter asks the City Auditor for 126,900 to fund street cleaning next year and 15,000 for sewer well cleaning, comparing with last year’s 118,000 and 10,000. Town Clerk Winton also requests 25,498 for salaries and running expenses, a slight rise over prior year.
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John R. Carter
Winton
Traffic Squad To Gobble Up New Policemen
Police Superintendent Patrick Flanagan says the board should grant 30 new patrolmen, most to join the traffic squad. Traffic needs in the East Side require four posts and three men per station, with 12 currently available. Sickness and multi post duty strain the force, and 36 new patrolmen would stabilize coverage citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Apportionment
Police Commissioners
Patrick Flanagangan
Traffic Department
East Side
Weather forecast for New Haven and vicinity
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. For Connecticut partly cloudy night and Thursday.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Who Is He The Times Call For A Written Identification
A public prompt asks readers to identify a man described as a promoter banker manufacturer and Civil War veteran. The first correct written identification mailed to The Times Office earns $1.00. Also notes that three readers identified Mrs. Pleck yesterday and Monday, with names and street addresses listed.
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Times Office
Family Saved by Dog from Early Morning Fire
A fire at 59 Chalmers Avenue threatened the Fletcher household until their pet dog alerted them at 4 am. Firemen saved the home. damage estimated around $600 plus one piece of furniture scorched. The dog was hailed as a hero. A separate blaze at Max M cigar store, 01 Fairfield Avenue, started in a rear store room around 11 am and was quickly controlled with minor damage and loss of tobacco products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Leslie Fletcher
Chalmers Avenue
Fletcher
Max-M
Fairfield Avenue
Kosher Libel Suit Over Alleged Nonkosher Meat Claim
Max Schwartz, a kosher butcher at 484 East Main Street, sues Gidalios Goldstein for defamation over a Yiddish phrase implying he sells nonkosher meat. Schwartz alleges loss of friends and business, seeking $10,000 in damages and $20,000 attached property, with the case filed in Superior Court on November 20, 1920.
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Gidalio Goldstein
Nis
H. A. Goldstein
Max Schwartz
East Main Street
Adath Israel
Congregation of
Gidalios Goldstein
Goldstein
Last Honors For Judge Curtis Funeral At Stratford
The funeral for Inudre Howard W. Curtis was held at 2 30 PM from his father Judge How ard J Curtis's Main Street home. Clergymen Rev C Clark Kennedy and Rev R C Whitehead officiated. Anderson-Dunn-Rochis American Legion post sent a large delegation, though the service was not military. Pallbearers were Wellington Walker Jr Donald S Sammis Henry B Wells Harold S Delacour Edward L Berlow and CG Allan Wilson. Interment followed at Union Cemetery Stratford New York. Separately Atlantic Gale pushed stocks lower with Crucible under pressure closing at new yearly lows.
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Howard W. Curtis
Howard J. Curtis
Main Street
C. Clark Kennedy
Christchurch
Stratford
R. C. Whitehead
Stratford Congregational Church
Anderson-Dunn-Rochis
American Legion
Judge Curtis
Wellington Walker, Jr
Donald S., Sammis
Henry B. Wells
Harold 5. Delacour
Edward L. Berlow
Allan Wilson
Union Cemetery
DAnnunzio Yields Powers in Fiume Peace Talks
Fiume reports D Annunzio surrenders all powers to the communal council as General Caviglia plans peace terms with a council delegation today. The combat over the city now shifts to diplomatic negotiations.
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Fiume
Gabriele D’annunzio
Caviglia
Storm center of Fiume fighting and truce talks
A conference was arranged to end hostilities between Italian regulars and D Annunzio's legionnaires. A truce lasts until the conference concludes as mill operations halt. Fire from a powder magazine east of Fiume caused smoke and possible refinery blaze while Alpini push west and north amid heavy casualties reported.
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Caviglia D'Annunzio
Richardo Gigante
Fiume
Oatain Hostventuri
Fium
Recina
Abbazia
Castra
Crime wave drives Bridgeport merchants to seek gun permits
Frightened by reports of a regional crime wave, Bridgeport merchants filed applications for revolver permits. Police Supt Flanagan said approvals from the local precinct captain are required before the superintendent will consider any request. Algeria shocks continue. new tremors reported in Algiers.
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Bridgeport
Patrick Flanagan
Algeria
Baird Machine Co Doubles Stock Increases
Hartford December 29 Capital stock increases totaling 1425000 were filed with the secretary of the state The Baird Machine company of Stratford boosted authorized capital from 500000 to 1200000 with 2000 preferred and 10000 common shares at 100 each Center Lunch Inc Bridgeport incorporates with 25000 authorized capital New York December Olympia sails on final winter voyage to Southampton then laid up until March for fuel tank installations
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Hartford
Baird Machine Company
Stratford
Center Lunch, Inc
Bridgeport
New York
Olympia
Southampton
Debut as Bandits Fatal to Twins Amid Pursuit
Chicago dispatch reports the first outlaw venture of Greenville Illinois twins ends with Jacob Scott killed during a posse manhunt for a Chicago to New Orleans railroad robbery near Gilman. Joseph Scott faces prison for participating as a suspect in the robbery of 30 sleeping cars valued around 2900 dollars.
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Bandits
Posse
Chicago
Greenville
Jacob Scott
Joseph Scott
Tlinois Central Railroad
Gilman
Ill
Kankakee
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D’annunzio
Harbor Squad
Rich Crane Co
Collegiate
Morris Hillquit
Scott Nearing
University of Pennsylvania
Talcott Williams
Joseph Henry Cohen
Kelly
Dubblin
Parnell and
Rutland
Morgan
Fletchers
Pet
Schwartz
Atlantic
Crucible
Paris
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Algiers
East
Jacob
Kankakee General Hospital
Jersey City
Ten Yaks
N. 4
I Court
Frank Aus Xesima
Tony DiSanna
Hoboken
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