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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1922

Page

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Mental Condition Statutory Charge In Grim Case

The report cites Rev Eliott Padirick of Georgia as jealous husband killer of his wife and mother in law with implications on heredity religion and violence. It notes public figures like William Rockefeller and John Oles, discusses inheritance tax, legal reform, and a string of court actions including Thomas O Connell. The piece mixes opinion and reportage on crime, wealth, and justice with political and moral observations.

Eliott Padirick Georgia Hind Padrick Hike Othello William Rockefelger John William

Rebels Surrender After Dublin Fighting During Insurgent Offensive

In Dublin the provisional Free State moves to clear insurgent nests after the fall of the Four Courts. An armored car raid in Talbot Street and a morning surrender of over fifty rebels in Capel Street mark a weakened morale due to Jory O’Conner and Liam Meliones. Police and troops tighten control with plans to encircle districts including Sackville Street while looting faces a death penalty.

Dublin A. P Free State Four Courts Talbot Street National Army Capel Street Jory O'Conner Liam Meliones Dail Sackville Street Post Office Gresham Granville Hammon’a Eamon DeValera Sackville St. Stephen's Green United Service Club Lothias

Mexicans Raid Another Mine Co Near Tuxtun

A Palo Blanco mine camp of the Penn Mexican Fuel Co near Tuxtan, Mexico, was raided by Mexican bandits led by General Lurraga. The property is held for 16000 pesos ransom with payment demanded by July 1. It is unclear if any Americans were held.

Washington Palo Blanco Company Penn-Mexican Fuel Company Tuxtun Mex Lurraga Shaw Tampico State Department Lales Sai Penn Mexican Fuel Co Tuxtan

Judge Wolfe Rules for Plaintiff in Olea Filianovich Case

Judge Isaac Wolfe awarded the plaintiff damages of 100 dollars after a morning trial in the suit Olea Filianovich versus John Pawlowski et al. The judge noted both parties assaulted each other but found the defendant used excessive force and must pay the plaintiff. Olga Filianovich alleged the defendant struck her with a baseball bat causing permanent injuries.

Olea Filianovich John Pawlowski Isaac Wolfe Tam Olga Filianovich

Rebellion Seems Doomed in Ireland Free State Action

The Republican rebellion against the Irish Free State appears doomed with most leaders captured or jailed. Free State troops widened arrests to about 1,500 across the country. Fighting resumed in Dublin Capel Street area as irregulars slim at fewer than 200 deaths and injuries in the capital.

Irish Free State Eamonn de Valera Free State Dublin Capel Street Oners Aters Irish Provisional Government

Claim Denied Against Local Oyster Company

Lucy P. West sued H. J. Lewis Oyster Company for a right of way to her property. Judge Isaac Wolfe ruled the route claimed by West had been altered since 1893 and the current path is not her father’s conveyance. The court granted the defendant’s claim and denied West’s right of way.

Lucy P. West H. J. Lewis Oyster Company Isaac Wolfe Wolfe

Appraise Estate At About 6000 In Probate Court

Two probate matters before Judge Paul Miller. Mary E. Day named ancillary administratrix of Frank H. Day estate with two Boston area properties valued around 6600. Appraisers George W. Dane and Carl Davis. Milly Bregman estate lists 1499.07 cash. Lillian Northrop sale underway under Charles Brod as administrator, expected proceeds near 500.

Paul Miller Mary E. Day Frank H. Day Boston Day Melrose Mass Kossuth Street Stratford George W. Dane Carl Davis Milly Bregman Teddy Maurice David Kaplan Lillian Northrop Charles Brod

Busy Fourth Anticipated With Heaviest Firework Permits

Fire department officials expect a busy Fourth of July as the number of firework permits issued rises. Reports show Seaside Park will host the heaviest fireworks site in years and fire chiefs use permit totals as a gauge of potential fires. Preparations include department trials to handle incidents and arrangements by emergency hospital staff. An auxiliary staff and a first aid station will operate at Seaside Park.

Seaside Park

Bianchi Placed on Year Probation in City Court

Antonio Bianchi of 1116 Park Avenue was arraigned on a theft charge for a $100 watch allegedly pawned for $16. City court opted for probation with $23 fine and costs, a suspended 30 day jail term, and one year probation, amid residents’ complaints he posed as a watch repairer. A dense harbor fog halted shipping for the day.

Antonio Bianchi Park Avenue Bianchi Bianch

Belfast Firemen Guarded at Fires in City Streets

Incendiary fires break out in multiple Belfast districts and firemen are armed to patrol and protect hydrants. One crew stands guard at a fire hydrant to prevent torching and ensure access to water.

Belfast Ireland

Booze Prank Leads Schnee to Dinner Laughs

Thursday afternoon Abraham Schnee of Schnee and Schnee real estate was taunted at Golden Hill street court by friends who planted whiskey in his car. Officers Doolan and Welch arrested him post meeting, then humorously escorted him to United States Commissioner Lavery. The party ended with a dinner at the Stratford Hotel for all involved.

Abraham Schnee Schnee United States Hush J. Lavery Court House Stratfield

Last Echo of Burr Knapp Case Concludes Bankruptcy

The Burr Knapp bankruptcy closes as final papers are filed. Burr Knapp Co, with offices at Bank and Mainstream, went bankrupt on August 35 1924. John C Chamberlain was trustee, later joined by Thomas M Cullinan. A dividend of 2.1 was paid totaling $494000 after two prior dividends of 19 and 5 percent.

Burr & Knapp Burr & Knapp Company Bank Mainstream John C. Chamberlain Thomas M. Cullinan

Trains Will Be Kept Running Amid National Rail Strike

Chicago reports show 400000 railway shopmen set to strike at 10 a m with work stoppages across New Haven Hartford Boston and others. Officials say trains will run and public will be protected while unions respond to orders. Dispatches note scattered walkouts in Bridgeport New Haven East Hartford Waterbury and other shops without disorder.

Gavment Connecticut Workers of Shops New York, New Haven Hartford Bridgeport Detroit Washington ENI New Haven Cedar Hill New York Waterbury New Haven Road Worcester Boston & Albanyton & Maine New York, News & Hartford Hartford Baltron Walle Ittsbureh Haltin Ohio Railroad Glenn Glenwood

Hydroplane lands at local beach after squall delays

Three former service men John W Stewart of Malba Clifton C Cross of Roslyn and W A Jorgensen of Malba landed a large hydroplane off Pleasure Beach. They were en route to New London for the holidays and planned to return to Seaside Park for the summer. Jorgensen piloted and Cross served as navy instructor in Pensacola during the war. Steward owned the craft and served as an infantry observer in France. Walter Downey of Seaview Avenue aided their ashore arrival after some delay obtaining a boat.

John W. Stewart Malba Long Island Clifton C. Cross Roslyn W. A. Jorgenson Pleasure Beach Walter Downey Seaview Avenue New London Seaside Park Cross Pensacola Jorgensen Milwaukee France

Increase In Pay For Teachers Not Being Considered

A Norwalk teacher, George P. Krapp, sues Arthur L. Lowe for 2000 damages after an auto collision in Westport. The board member notes the proposal does not include teacher pay increases and recalls wartime raise, mentioning Bridgeport pays higher salaries but service in some cities remains lower.

Bridgeport United States George P. Krapa Norwalk Arthur L. Lowe Westport Lowe Krapp

Judge Wolfe rules on phone rates in Norwalk case

Judge Isaac Wolfe finds Southern New England Telephone did not charge excessive rates nor discriminate in service to Edward B. Gallagher of Norwalk. He states Norwalk’s differential zone is not different from other areas and that the record lacks sufficient evidence to prove unreasonableness.

Wolfe Isaac Wolfe Southern New England Telephone Company Edward B. Gallagher Norwalk Public Utilities Common

Jitney Collision Sends Local Man to Hospital

On East avenue near Kent and Barnum avenues a man named Kelly 43 was struck by a jitney owned by K. Gumber and driven by John Royal. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital with a skull injury as Dr. Margulis attended. Mrs. Alice Kelly awaited news at home.

East Avenue Kelly Throft, Manufeectury Company Pth Kent Barnum Anues Bridcept Hospital A. RB. Margulis K. Gum

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