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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
1
James M. Cox writes to William P. Kirk and Bridgeport Democrats reflecting that even in a losing battle there is value in strengthened friendships and clearer loyalties. He highlights the moral gains from enduring defeat alongside supportive allies.
Officials investigate the Tunxis Hill road blaze that killed Felix Yamonavitch and six children. The wrecked home and bodies piled in a corner feed murder suicide theories, amid questions about the family’s stability and the father’s despair after his wife's death and job loss. Continued on page six.
Friends report Mayor Wilson will leave office duties for a two to three week trip to Bermuda. The party includes his brother Harold Wilson Maurice McKenna and Jake Wallace and plans to depart January 8. Reporters accompanying them may extend the stay if golf results merit.
Pal Wo The Amalgamated Metal Workers of America locals 30 34 and 25 plan a New Year’s dance at Armory A A to aid the unemployed. Abe Rosenberg’s Jazz band will perform from 8 to 2. Also included: Charles Tuciano freed from manslaughter charges in a Cherry street and Howard avenue truck crash that killed John Sweeney of 46 Colorado avenue.
President Wilson approved a five year sentence given by a court martial to Captain John A. Willers U S A for desertion. Willers was arrested in New York after claiming to have arrived in 1914 as one of many German cadets intended to enter the U S Army as spies. He will face further trial on embezzlement of company funds charges.
Dec 31 reports from Tondon and Berlin show Britain threatening sanctions and France pressed for a united note. Germany pledges to meet Spa treaty terms while warning against full demobilization. Talks with Herr Sthamer and Fehrenbach reveal Allied pressure, with Bavaria potential as a consequence if disarmament lags.
The Times identifies John Kusling Jr as the figure, praised as a true artist in his profession. Four people led by Atcornes George and Mara recognized the image yesterday. Others with correct guesses included M J O'Reilly, Louis De Carlo, and Julian J Shnetman.
A list of jurors selected for Wade's trial includes David Jenks of Wilton a farmer and laborer married with three children not opposed to the death penalty. William W Clark of Bethel a dealer in auto supplies age 56 married not opposed to the death penalty. Frederick Hendrie of Stamford married not opposed to the death penalty. Frank N Horton of New Canaan retired 67 read county duties not opposed to the death penalty. Franklin M Raymond of Westport manufacturer 72 married with no children not opposed to the death penalty. Fred H Lynn of Darien carpenter 33 married with two children not opposed to the death penalty. German Turner of Danbury farmer 65 married no children not opposed to the death penalty. Irenans W Andrews of Newtown blacksmith 57 married father of seven thought death penalty proper in some cases. Roy W Davis of Ridgefield mason years old married with five children not opposed to the death penalty. Belden R Fields of Ridgefield farmer 60 bachelor not opposed to the death penalty and fair in duty.
Philadelphia crowds watched a two hour melee when 500 sailors from the battleships Columbia and Minnesota fought in the street near city hall. Police struggled to disperse the chaos as calls poured in and the street riot continued despite efforts to quell it.
Senator Mardings conference in Marion addressed impending money market tightening after January 1. ML Hays, Republican National Committee chairman, stayed overnight to outline national business conditions. He expressed belief the worst financial danger had passed while cautioning that stringency may continue through January and February.
The court selected a jury from a 60 person pool after last night’s summons by Sheriff Simeon Pease. Four were excused for health, as State's Attorney Homer Cummings pressed questions, while Elwood B. Wade arrived handcuffed. The panel was completed and the court adjourned to next Tuesday, with estimates placing juror costs around $960 for about 20 days.
Two men named Ernest Lauman and Fred Sachse were arrested after a December 31 holdup in New York. Police say the pair confessed to five robberies over the prior three weeks. Patrolman Licker stopped them, throwing a nightstick to bring one down and seizing the other with his revolver. Both suspects have prior criminal records.
A dry New Year ushers in 1921 as Bridgeport prepares for limited celebrations. Police warn revelers to avoid booze and disturbances while churches plan watch services and theaters host midnight shows. City officials ban loud noises and enforce quiet decorum as residents brace for a restrained holiday. A separate case: Edwin Miltenbrandt of Fairfield faces $2,000 bond on embezzlement charges from a Christmas club fund misappropriation, with hearings set for January 4.
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