Three Hurt as Troy Trolley Strike Turns Violent
Three strikebreakers were hospitalized after a mob attacked their barricaded car in Troy New York as police attempted arrests. The injured include John O'Brien and Thomas Nugent of New York City and an unidentified man. Strikers claim O'Brien financed his return home and would not work, while a rock narrowly missed damaging the first car. The scene drew mounted police and dozens of guards as the United Dragion company began operations under Public Service Commission orders amid wage disputes.
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Troy
N. Y—t
Troy Barns
John O'Brien
Thomas Nugent
New York City
O’brien
O'Brien
Albany
United Draction Company
North Albany
Broadway
Lansinghurs
Public Serviceommission
Dead Skipper at Schooner's Helm off Norfolk
A dead man was found at the wheel of the schooner Fra S. Henderson as it floundered off course and failed to answer passing ships signals. Captain Gilbert A. Miller was steering when he died of heart failure. The body was brought to Newport News.
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Norfolk
Fra S. Henderson
Gilbert A. Miller
Newport News
Brindell Sentenced to Five to Ten Years in Sing Sing
New York Robert P Brindell head of the Building Trades Council was found guilty of extortion in the criminal branch of the Supreme court. Judge McAvoy sentenced him to not less than five nor more than ten years at hard labor in Sing Sing. A motion for a new trial was denied.
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New York
Robert_ P Brindell
Building Trades Council
Supreme Court
McAvoy
Lin Sing Sing
Brindett
Mysterious Barber Sought in DiRosa Murder Case
Coroner heard conflicting testimony on the barber linked to the Hamilton street killing of John DiRosa. Ziara Garofalo admitted DiRosa was jealous, while George Assenza said the dead man claimed a barber was courting his girl and would act if provoked.
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John DiRosa
Hamilton Street
John J. Phelan
Ziara Garofalo
Teach Street
DiRosa
Matty
George Assenza
Pembroke Street
Italy
Auto Show Opens in Bridgeport With 200000 Value Display
Bridgeport Auto Club hosts a major exhibit at the Armory and Casino Show, featuring 69 cars up to $209,000 in value. The opening drew large crowds, with jazz by Malone’s orchestra and a colorful display of blue and white decorations. Visitors from Danbury Derby Shelton and Norwalk attend as students tour the displays.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Automobile Association
Casino
Benjamin B. Steiber
Pridgeport High School
Pridi
Danbury
Derby
Shelton
Norwalk
Armory
Bridgeport Automobile Club
Malone
Ech Station
Bill Skiff Quits Local Ball to Join Little Rock Club
Bridgeport catcher Bill Skiff, star of the Eastern League, has been sold to the Little Rock club in the Southern League. He refuses to sign or accept Lane’s terms, accusing President Clark Lane Jr. of breaking promises. Skiff claims he will never play for Lane again and recalls peak seasons with Bridgeport and New Rochelle’s strong defenses.
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A. G. Jackson
Bing Bill Skiff
Bridgeport
New Rochelle Electrician
Clark Lane, Jr
Little Rock
Ark
Skiff
Lane
Bill
Gene McCann
Skift
League of Hicker
Little Rock, Ark
South
McCann
International League
American Association
Bitting Bill
Hartford
Paul Krichell
Maskman
Should the Insane Be Put to Death
A public contest in The Bridgeport Times offers prizes for letters debating whether the insane should be executed or given a chance. The inquiry centers on the appropriations committee’s proposal to dispatch maniacs and end their misery and asks readers for their opinion. Letters must be submitted by a tight deadline and addressed to the contest editor.
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Appropriations Committee
Times
THE
Bridgeport Times
Health head and Wade case expert hit maniac plan
Dr William Hall Coon health officer and Dr D M Trecartin lead public reaction to a legislative proposal to slaughter helpless insane patients as a humanitarian act. Coon warns individuals to apply the proposal to themselves while Trecartin calls the plan utterly ridiculous and says the time has not come for such decisions.
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Wade
William Hall Coon
Elwood B. Wade
Dr. Trecartin
Discover 100 Gallons of Hooch in Car in Stratford
Stratford earns a reputation as a liquor run hub as Patrolman Flanagan detains Benato Esposito of 132 Worcester Street New Haven and a Packard with 100 gallons of whiskey in the tonneau. Esposito to be turned over to U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery for expert attention.
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Stratford
Flanagan
Benato Esposito
Worcester Street
New Haven
Esposito
U. S
Hugh J. Lavery
Firemen Fight Demotion Case Before Court on Friday
The mandamus action Firemen Elmer Fitzgerald v Samuel G Dawe and fire commissioners board will be heard on the court's short calendar session Friday. Both sides agree on facts and will argue points of law. Attorney Thomas Cullinan represents Fitzgerald.
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Elmer Fitegerald
Samuel G. Dawe
Board of Fire Commissioners
Superior Court
Thomas Cullinan
Fitzgerald
Local Woman Held After Relief Show Case In Bridgeport
Mrs Frances Harding a widow of 467 State Street Bridgeport was arrested and taken to New London to answer a charge of obtaining a small amount of money on false pretenses from The Day Publishing Company. She claimed the entertainment was under the auspices of the Woman's Relief Corps but the corps disputed her authority.
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Stamford
Frances Harding
State Street
Bridgeport
New London
Day Publishing Company
Judge Walsh Reappointed to Fairfield County Court
Hartford executive secretary Harry Reynolds announced Gov. Lake's appointments in a brief Senate session. John J. Walsh of Norwalk was named judge of the Fairfield County Common Pleas court for four years starting July 1, 1921.
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Hartford
Harry Reynolds
Senate
Lake
John J. Walsh
Norwalk
Fairfield County Common Pleas Court
Williams Attacks Bank Profiteers On Eve Of Retirement
Washington notes John Skelton Williams to retire as comptroller of the currency after a long clash with bank profiteers He accuses New York bankers and large trust heads of fighting his efforts to curb exorbitant interest on demand loans and releases letters showing their alleged evasion of his information campaigns.
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Washington
John Skelton Williams
South Africa Holds Most Important General Election
London reports the South Africa general election under way with secession from the British empire as the chief issue. General Smuts, leader of the Imperialists, warns that Nationalists could trigger racial distrust and possible civil war if they win. Capetown advices say Imperialist chances have improved in 48 hours.
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London
South Africa
Smuts
Cape Town
Two Bandits Rob Flagman on Freight Train
Police reported two armed men robbed the flagman of an east bound freight train at Selleck's Cut while the train stood there overnight. The flagman lost his watch and 25 dollars before the robbers vanished. Conductor Ralston identified the incident.
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Rob Flagman
State police hint at action after Bijou Theater blast
State Police announce possible action after a Saturday Bijou Theater explosion injures twelve. Sergeant Frank Verilli returns from Brooklyn to lead the probe with Sergeant Flynn overseeing motion picture theaters. Investigators expect to complete the inquiry promptly and decide on necessary steps. The injured remain in hospital care at St. Vincent's and Bridgeport hospitals.
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Frank Verilli
Bridgeport
Brooklyn
Verilli
Egan
Flynn
St. Vincent’s
Bridgeport Hospital
Old-Time Champ Seeks Son Here
Bill Bailey a 76 year old former lightweight boxing champion of England arrived in Bridgeport yesterday looking for his son John Bailey who last lived at 110 Willis Street and has not seen him in 30 years. Bailey, once undefeated in the ring, was converted by the Salvation Army and now works actively with them.
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Bill Bailey
England
Bridgeport
John Bailey
Willis’ Street
Bill
Salvation Army
Finz
Lumber Co Storehouse Burned in Knowlton Street
Fire at the A. W. Burritt Lumber Co storehouse on Knowlton Street caused about 3000 in damage. Origin unknown though not believed incendiary. Three fire companies fought the blaze for about half an hour. only exterior beaver board was damaged. Fire officials noted damage not expected to exceed 3000.
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Beaver Board
A. W. Burritt Lumber Company
Knowlton Street
Arrested for Possessing Money and Four Suits
Joseph Jenkelmas of 421 Mountain Grove cemetery in Milford is under arrest for possessing $20 in cash and four suits of clothes. He disappeared from Bridgeport a week earlier along with a married woman. both were found in Milford. The man is held awaiting a suitable reason for the money and wardrobe.
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Joseph Jenkelmas
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Milford
Jenkelunas
Bridgeport
Milford Constabulary
Sinn Fein raiders strike railway station and cut wires
About 100 Sinn Feiners masked and armed seized the Great Northern Railway station cutting telephone and telegraph lines. They stayed forty five minutes and left without stealing property. A derailed troop train near Kincassagh with no casualties followed wider Irish activity claims. Two boys aged 14 and 11 were shot near Hurley.
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Dublin
Great Northern
Kincassiaugh
Derry
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Michael Collins
Irish Republican Army
Sinn Feiners
Gurgalla
Rosscar- Derry
Hurley
Danbury Hatters Fur factory damaged by fire
Fire at the Danbury Hatters Fur company on River Street caused about 30000 dollars in loss. Building and contents were insured. The origin is under investigation by Fire Chief Beckerie.
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Danbury
Danbury Hatters’ Fur Company
River Street
Beckerie
Fire Department
Aldermen May Enforce Formal Dress at Meetings
A city council moves toward a resolution to require full dress at meetings with mayor and Connors supporting the change. Proponents hype a formal, pink tea era look while a Powessel faction resists the uniform standard citing slippers and decorum concerns.
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Mayor and
Connors
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
Hee
Wilson
Akkerman
Powessel
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di Rosa
Bill Skiff
North End Coal Company
Wallace Street
North Avenue
Coon
D. M.trecartin
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Judge Walsh
Williams
Pent Jaynn
Burritt
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