Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer 1920 Front Page
Bridgeport daily paper edition dated Wednesday July 14 1920. lists staff and press affiliations. promotional pricing and address. notes Associated Press rights and postal registration details. Includes foreign representatives and Barnum offices in Bridgeport Connecticut.
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Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer
Bryant, Grimt & Brunson
New York
Boston
Chicase
Associated Press
Barnum
Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Post Omce
Connecticut
Public Service and the Threat of Transit Shutdowns
A Bridgeport debate warns that halting trolley service could paralyze city life and set a dangerous precedent for public franchises. The author rebuts Lucius M. Storrs and compares his tactics to Bolshevist threats, urging lawful arbitration and warning of widespread harm to utilities and commerce if services are suspended.
Five-Gallon Still Found During Arrest at 495 Spruce Street
Police found a five-gallon still at Joseph Buoritch's residence after responding to an assault report on his wife with a carving knife. He was arrested on breach of the peace, with the still turned over to federal authorities for prohibition violations. The case was continued in City Court with bond set at $500 and transfer to federal authorities anticipated.
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Joseph Buorstch
Spruce Street
Buoritch
Buerltch
Buerlich
Miller seeks triple damages in auto collision suit
John Miller of this city files a suit against Loper Laidlaw and Madge Laidlaw of Greenwich for $2,000 claiming the Laidlaws caused a May 26 collision with Miller’s car. He seeks triple damages under the statute due to loss of work time.
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John Miller
Loper Laidlaw
Madge Laidlaw
Greenwich
Miller
Laidlaw
Lopez Laidlaw
Obituary notices for Frank Gillick and Maxime Rajotte
Obituaries report Frank Gillick dying at his sister’s residence on Lexington Avenue. His survivors include three brothers, one with Ringling Brothers circus, and funeral details note a high mass at Sacred Heart church. Also recorded is Maxime Rajotte’s death at 159 Helen Street, with four sons and four daughters, St Anthony’s church services, and burial at St Michael’s cemetery.
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Frank Gillick
Peter O'Connor
Lexington Avenue
John
Joseph
James
Ringling Brothers
John Doyle
Frank
Prospect Street
Sacred Heart Church
Dr. Moore
Thomas Mooney
Sullivan
Bricklayers’, Masons’ and Plasterers’ Union No. 2
Mr. Doyle
William Chew
Theresa O'Brien
James Fitzpatrick
John Neary
Jeremiah Egan
Timothy Ryan
Robert Whelan
Thomas Barnes
St. Michael's Cemetery
Father Sullivan
Maxime Rajotte
Helen Street
Mr. Rajotte
Alexander
Maxime
Napoleon
George Rajotte
A. Landry
M. J. Boucher
Rudolf Bortany
Edwardina Rajotte
Rajotte
St. Anthony's
St Anthony's Church
Charles H. Latham
South Avenue
Union Cemetery
Woonsocket
R. I. Ae Smith
Edward M. Smith
M.D
Park Avenue
Ith Lnst
Piape Rajotte
Maxime Rajor
St.Anthony's Church
St. Michael's Torm
Piibep
Pro Rata pondered tipping by class in verse
A lone diner muses on a peculiarity of tipping as he ponders why poor men often give larger tips than rich men. The waiter offers a wry explanation about appearances and social status in a humorous exchange from Country Gentlemen.
Cox Says Harding Still In Senate In Polling Row
Columbus July 14 Governor Cox denounces Senator Harding for turning his front porch into a listening post while Harding says the Wilson administration loaded the League of Nations on Cox. Cox vows to run a peace with honor campaign focusing on real issues rather than Senate repetition.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harding
Cox
Wilson
League of Nations
Lodge and Penrose
Smoot
Senate
Bread Priced By the Ounce At Three Cents
Pittsburgh July 14 price reform sets bread at three cents per ounce rather than per loaf. Wholesalers and retailers announce an agreement requiring weight marking on loaves and allowing buyers to place them on scales before purchase.
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Pittsburgh
Cotton Consumption Report From Census Bureau
Washington July 14 The census bureau announced June cotton consumption totaling 521 bales of lint and 33 960 of lingers. Compared with a year ago, June consumption rose from 474 330 bales of lint and 15 083 of laters. On hand June 30 consuming establishments hold 1 554 922 bales of lint and 270 171 of linters, vs 1 363 049 bales of lint and 264 804 of linters a year ago. In public storage and at compresses 304 639 bales of lint and 374 648 of linters, vs 2 765 771 bales of lint and 207 781 of linters a year ago.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Harding Secludes Himself to Finish Acceptance Speech
Marion Ohio reports for a second day Senator Harding isolates from visitors to finish writing his acceptance speech. After quick mail review at his office he retires to a quiet room at home to continue work.
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Marion, O
Senator Harding
Carlson Will Offered for Probate in Fairfield
The will of Edward Carlson of the city who died recently was offered for probate in the Probate Court today. He leaves all of his estate, including real estate in Fairfield valued at 2,000 dollars, to his wife Augusta Carlson, absolutely.
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Edward Carlson
Fairfield
Augusta Carlson
Administrator Appointed to Send Money to Russian Children
Probate Court grants administrator Rabbi William Wittenstein authority over the estate of Jacob Kapalowlz valued at $2,000 After learning from Russia that several of the deceaseds children are in a starving condition in Novogadhek the court ordered funds sent to the children and appointed Wittenstein to handle the matter
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Jacob Kapalowlz
William Wittenstein
Kapalowlz
Rabbi Wittenstein
Russia
Novagadhek
Callahan Chooses District Deputies for Knights
Hartford July 14 State Deputy John F Callahan announces district deputies for Knights of Columbus. Appointments cover New Haven Waterbury South Manchester Danbury Norton Nerwien Putnam Middletown Canaan Greenwich Shelton and District 3 including Hartford South Manchester Rockville Stafford Springs Hampsonville Windsor Locks. A meeting at the Garde Hotel New Haven is set for Sunday July 28.
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Hartford
Conn
John F. CallAhan
Knigits
Columbus
New Haven
Joseph H. Mulvey
Waterbury
Edward J. Real
Southington
Paul Kennedy
Danbury
Thomas E. McCreskey
Nerwien
Jonn H. Hennlon
Putnam
Edward Mullen
Middletown
Arthur Neville
Canaan
John E. Hasset
Greenwich
Edward Haggerty
Shelton
P. L Gerety
South Manchester
Rockville
Stafford Springs
Hompsonville
Lindsor Locks
Lawrence F. Kennedy
Garde Hotel
Two Families Claiming Body In Old New Canaan Case
Police in New York and Connecticut reopen the Button Bush swamp murder mystery from April 14, 1918. Two families claim the body of their missing daughter as investigators seek links to a Stamford incident in March 1819 involving an automobile attack on police and a pursuit through Rye and Greenwich.
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New Canaan Swamp
New York
Iconnecticut
Button Bush Swamp
Stamford
Rye
Greenwich
Witnesses Tell of Fatal Trolley Mishap
Coroner J J Phelan held the first hearing into the death of Samuel White Brittingham of 1804 North Avenue who was struck and killed Monday evening by a trolley car near his home. The hearing was adjourned to Friday morning 9 30 to call additional witnesses as police aid in locating them. Motorman Harry Roberts of 369 Park Avenue testified that children ran in front of his car after another trolley passed in the opposite direction and that his gong was sounded too late to drop the fender. Chief motorman Robert Jagoe Raymond Haney and conductor George Parker testified at the morning session.
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J. J. Phelan
Samuel White Brittingham
North Avenue
Poice
Harry Roberts
Park Avenue
Robert Jagoe
The
Connecticut Co
Raymond Haney
George Parker
Bridgeport Jitneys Clash Over Public Service Privileges
The piece argues jitney dominance in Bridgeport with lower fares and faster, more frequent service, challenging trolley operations. It condemns police pressure and the proposed ordinance as threats to competition, urging court opposition and sale of the Connecticut company to protect public rights and prevent Soviet-like control.
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Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Storrs
Boston
Wrill
Connecticut
Looking Back Fifty Years From The Farmer 1870
The Farmers column notes Edward Sturdevant trolling for bluefish near the Sound yielding 63 fish. Milford fishermen report 600 bluefish one night and 1,200 the prior night as shore waters teem with the fish. Deputy Judge Thompson presides in City court as Judge Lockwood is away. The Madrigal Union plans a concert directed by Prof. W Tomlin. Yale Freshmen boat crew trains to race Harvard on the 23rd with Walter Brown of Portland as coach. Rear Admiral Dahlgren, superintendent of ordnance, dies in Washington. Trial of Owen J Starr Fenian general for alleged neutrality law violation under way at Canandaigua NY. testimony reportedly weak.
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Milford
Thompson
Lockwood
Madrigal Union
W. Tomlin
Yale
Harvard
Walter Brown
Portland
Dahlgren
Ordnance
Washington
Owen J. Starr
United States
Canandague
N. Y
Coal Shortage Worsens Amid Rail Transport Delays
City coal dealers report acute shortages as railroad car shortages curb supply. Some factories remain near empty, others rely on a high price open market. Officials expect possible relief after the Labor Award Commission report around month’s end.
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Canada
Europe
Harry E. Husted
City Ice & Coal Company
Chamber of Commerce
Husted
City Ice and Coal Company
Charles Mercer
Karm
Labor Award Commission
Ishorers
Miller Estate Appraised At Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy Six
The probate court received the administrator Michael J. Flannegan’s inventory of Ma ida E. M. Miller’s estate. Total value fixed at 15176.58 includes Bridgeport and Fairfield real estate, an automobile, and deposits across three savings banks.
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Maida E
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Lucius M. Storrs
Seattle
Winnipeg
Electric
Electric Light
Electric Company
Temple
Cotton
Carlson
Mary
Dougie
Dovic
Callahan
Edward Sturdevant
Seeks Geo. A. Trembly
Laura Trembly
High Street
Holyoke
Mass
George A. Trembly
Superior
Wis
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