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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
In fog and thunder threats the 15 mile out and back America's Cup race opens with Resolute in the lead over Shamrock IV by about a half mile after 2 hours. Wind unsettled, race to decide the cup with potential delays.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics reports ten infant deaths so far this month from July 1, amid usually high infant mortality in icy weather. Health Officer De Coon notes the month looks encouraging, with 1918’s 25 deaths as the recent low and the year’s trend toward fewer fatalities than in years past.
A Hudson sedan owned by Angus Thorne, superintendent of the Charities Department, was stolen from Geig street shortly after 8 pm and recovered hours later in Mamaroneck. Three men from Boston—Joseph Doviey, Francis J. McCarthy, and John Connery—were arrested and will be arraigned in City Court tomorrow.
Lieut Patrick Flanagan became Bridgeport police superintendent at noon succeeding John H Redgate who led since 1916. Thomas H Flood named assistant superintendent as Charles H Suckley retires, with wide reassignments across the force and Captains Regan Wheeler Plansfield Walker promoted and new lieutenants assigned.
The Farmer Labor party convention at 11 am chose Pariey Parker Christensen a Salt Lake City attorney and Max Haye Cleveland Isbor leader as presidential and vice presidential nominees. Dissatisfied Forty-eighters debated a separate ticket under Forty-eight. final choice welded the fusion party with LaFollette’s foes blocking a full platform.
Paris July 15 The demand for an armistice with Poland outlined by Premier Lloyd George has been accepted by the Russian Bolshevik government according to a Spa despatch to the Matin. The report ties Poland to peace terms and signals a possible easing of Allied pressure on the Polish front.
Three diamonds valued at four thousand dollars were found shattered inside a red plush case after a .38 caliber bullet ripped the box delivered to Gunner Munn of Radnor Pennsylvania. The case bore a hole where the bullet entered as police probe whether the shot occurred before or after delivery and the express firm disowned responsibility. The Wanamaker family links to Deputy Police Commissioner Rodman Wanamaker are noted in context of prior bomb incidents.
Miss Ethel Brenner 22 of Ocean avenue was struck while crossing at Ellsworth street and Parr field avenue at 11 15 last night. She suffered a sprained left knee and abrasions to the right arm. An ambulance took her to St Vincent’s hospital after initial aid by Dr Maxwell. The driver did not stop.
Miss Betty Washburn aged 19 of Greenwich sustained chin and lip lacerations when her touring ear collided with a jitney at Main and Fairfield shortly after 1 am. Dr J A Maxwell treated five stitches were later applied at Emergency hospital after the ambulance returned. she later sought care and gave no reason for refusing the first call.
Chicago July 15 prices started deliveries of wheat the first quoted in nearly three years December delivery opened at 2.72 to 2.18 traders expected initial figures near 2.80 with early bids shifting.
The brief notes a St Swithin’s day hail storm at about 5 20 am sparking talk of the legendary wet spell. It mentions jitney trouble and a yacht race, with speculation on how long rain might last if traditions hold.
Peter Balent of 948 Worden Avenue was arrested yesterday after allegedly peering into bathing tents at Seaside Park. He was arraigned in City Court on breach of the peace and fined 50 dollars plus costs. Balent said he was waiting for his wife and appealed the ruling.
Washington reports a duplication error reduced Newark New Jersey population to 414,216 from 415,609 a drop of 1,383. Hawaii's population is 255,912 up 64,008 or 38.4 percent and Honolulu reads 83 27 up 31,144 or 59.7 percent.
Builders cleared the Undercliff Sanatorium site in Meriden today for a 65,000 two story frame building. The project aligns with the state tuberculosis commission’s plan to devote the local hospital to child treatment while transferring adults to other state sanatoriums and placing their children with parents. Miss Taft Married in Montreal. Helen Taft, daughter of William H. Taft, wed Frederick Johnson Manning an instructor in history at Yale today at Murray Bay.
Police officials backed by hundreds of officers gathered in Bridgeport to honor retiring and suspended personnel including Supt. John N. Redgate and Capt. Edward Cronan. Allegations surfaced that police commissioners sought Cronan’s ouster, while a conference with the mayor and jitney representatives failed to resolve route disputes. No arrests were made as jitneys continued operations and the city prepared to seek injunctive relief amid legal questions over new ordinances.
Local yachting scene at Sandy Hook features Wilson Marshall from Marina Park and Senator George B. Clark leading a party aboard the yacht Top. Marshall cheers for an American victory as others follow by air or newspaper. The Top sails from East Main Street dock with Captain Linstrom. Clark hosts guests including Richard Brown and Daniel McNamara.
Sinn Fein raided the Dublin general post office seizing all letters addressed to Dublin Castle the vice regal lodge the chief secretary and under secretary of the Irish administration. A constable was killed when ambushed in Adare County Limerick as a patrol faced attacks. A body found near Thurles belonged to a race horse owner linked to evictions. Workers refuse to move war material freight and Sinn Feiners abducted five men offering to handle trains.
Copies of the recently passed jitney ordinance were given to Police Superintendent Patrick Flanagan and Prosecuting Attorney Alexander L. Delaney. Flanagan said he has not yet reviewed it but will enforce its provisions. jitneymen operating violators face immediate arrest.
Reports from Little Gull Island New York say a government launch carrying Assistant Light house Keeper Douglas his wife and two others sprang a leak and capsized in heavy seas last night. Mrs Douglas is reported drowned and another passenger missing with search ongoing.
Wakefield Mass July 15 Potato acreage in Connecticut has decreased sixteen percent from last year according to the New England Crop Report issued today by M A Sanders field agent of agriculture Acreage in the Aroostook region has increased fifteen percent and the rest of Maine has decreased fifteen per cent The commercial apple crop in the entire district indicates an increase of nine percent Peaches are reported thirty percent crop in Rhode Island and Connecticut Hay gives promise of a bumper crop in most states.
Partly cloudy and slightly cooler tonight in New Haven with a Friday feel described as mild and pleasant. No significant precipitation expected as the area settles into a comfortable late July pattern.
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