Jitneys Win Victory in Bridgeport Traffic Case
Judge Banks rules the city cannot use a vague delegation to police commissioners to fix routes for public service motor vehicles and voids the ordinance as beyond power. The decision keeps jitney fares at five cents and prompts plans to improve service with continued injunctions to September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Common Council
Slate
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Commissioners
Ihe
Dillon Mun. Corp
State
Cederaski
John W. Banks
Beth John Schwartz
Connecticut Bus Owners’ Association
Harry Frank
Park City Bus Association
Banks
Superior Court
Times
Schwartz
Bridgeport Times
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
The
Pubicana
New London
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Stratford
Mtney
J. B. Klein
Bus Association
Controversy Over City Transit Service Unfolds
Reports say a Connecticut company may cease trolley service next Monday amid public doubt about judge Banke’s ruling and threats. Jitneys prepare to handle crowds if trolleys halt, with rapid expansion of jitney fleets to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Judse Banke
Russian Note to Britain on Poland Peace Prospects
The piece assesses a Russian note to Britain claiming Soviet leverage over Poland and predicting possible armistice pressure from UK workers. It notes British and French resistance to war under socialist influence, mentions Lloyd George and Millerand, and suggests a chance for peace in Europe benefiting the United States and allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Poland
Lloyd George
United Kingdom
Russia
Britain
France
Millerand
Winning the Yacht Race
The article notes waning public interest in international yacht races. It argues power boats reflect national science and engineering, with engines using steam gasoline or electric power, making modern boats driven by power rather than luck. Sailing ships move slowly by comparison, while engines can reach about 75 mph versus 7–8 mph for sails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolute
Shamrock
Falling From A Balloon Safer Than Car Crashes
The article notes that a Navy blimp C-10 dropped 3000 feet yesterday with eight men aboard and no injuries. It argues air travel is safer than railroad or automobile crashes and predicts the airliner will become a safe form of transportation.
Four Infant Deaths in Week Mark Campaign Success
The Board of Health reports the week ending July 17 saw 386 nurse visits to newborn homes and only four infant deaths. Dr. Leroy A. Wilkes notes rebuffs and misreported addresses hinder data, while July and August humidity raise infant mortality, prompting education to prevent deaths.
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Board of Health
Leroy A. Wilkes
Wilkes
Morrison Gay Funeral Noted at St Augustine’s Church
The funeral for Morrison Gay was held today at 8 30 from his home 85 Calhoun Avenue and at 9 from St Augustine’s church where Rev George J Donahue delivered the mass of requiem Mrs Tarold Youd sang Beautiful Land On High and floral tributes were numerous Bearers included James and Thomas McCalley John Wood John Sullivan James Dowling and Paylor Burial took place in the family plot at St Michael’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Gay
Calhoun Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
George J. Donahue
Tarold Youd
James
Thomas McCalley
John Wood
John Sullivan
James Dowling
Paylor
St. Michael's Cemetery
Notification Dates Set For Cox Roosevelt Nomination
Gov Cox to be notified August 7 with Roosevelt on August 9 as vice presidential nominee. Census figures released for Ithaca Tulsa Lackawanna Tonawanda Olean Portsmouth New York show varied gains. Stock market opens higher as labor and railroad conditions ease. A quip notes an old timer pocketing extra change.
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Columbus
George H. White
Democratic National Committee
Gov. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Baldwin Locomotive
Republica Iron
National Aniline
Wells Fargo Express
New Haven Acts on the Jitney
The aldermen referred the trolley versus jitney controversy to a special committee of Crabb Griswold McNerney Byrnes Hitchcock Wiggin and Maltby. The panel will hold public hearings soon and report within 10 days if possible. A special session may be called or the August meeting could address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Board of Aldermen
Crabb
Griswold
McNerney
Byrnes
Hitchcock
Wiggin
Maltby
Coroner Rules Accident in Stratford Trolley Crash
Coroner Phelan rules accidental death for Neils Neilson age 26 of 283 Johnson Avenue Stratford who died July 17 at Bridgeport Hospital from injuries in a collision between a trolley car and an auto truck driven by Alexander Magnusson of Stratford. No criminal act found. Magnusson and Neilson were in the truck. trolley was operated by Leon Stone and conductor Henry Veeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Neils Neilson
Johnson Avenue
Stratford
Bridgeport
Alexander Magnusson
Nelsson
Magnusson
Leon Stone
Henry Veeck
Snusson
Neilson
Fifty Dollar Fine for Peeved Tenant
Peter Brewster of 355 East Main Street was fined 50 dollars and costs in City Court after being charged with damaging property at his former residence 28 Wallour Place. Brewster, who had earlier demurred, appealed the case under $100 bond. Complainant is Mrs. Dela Ligiere of 22 Walleur Place, owner of the apartment.
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Peter Brewster
East Main Street
Wallour Place
Brewster
Dela Legiere
Walleur Place
Lavit Refuses Fine in Bridgeport Free Speech Case
Samuel Lavit local business agent for the Amalgamated Metal Workers of America was arrested last week for addressing workers at the Columbia Graphophone plant in Railroads avenue. He will be arraigned in city court tomorrow charged with violating a city ordinance and says he will not pay the fine choosing jail instead. Steven Bircher of Newark arrived to lead the free speech efforts and will oversee the action in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lavit
Amalgamated Metal Workers of America
Columbia Graphophone Company
Railroads Avenue
Lavit
Steven Bircher
Newark
New Jersey
Bridgeport
Bircher
Patrick Flanagan
New Haven
Owner of Dog That Bit Cop In Court
Joseph Stappanni of 672 Pembroke Street was arraigned in city court for failing to license a dog that bit Patrolman Harney in the right hand yesterday afternoon. The case was dismissed upon payment of costs after he promised to license the animal. Harney was bitten while investigating a complaint about the dog.
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Joseph Stappanni
Pembroke Street
Harney
Stapponni
Governor Cox Coming New Haven
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio Democratic presidential nominee will come to New Haven next month to attend a ratification celebration planned by the County Sheriffs association the local Young Men's Democratic club and the Gabrielle d Annunzio Democratic club Sheriff Thomas L Reilly returned from Columbus where he invited Cox to the ratification meeting The governor may make two trips to New England and probably will come here mid next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
James M. Cox
Ohio
County Sheriffs’ Association
Young Men's Democratic Club
Gabrielle
Spellacy May Be Choice For Navy Assistant Secretary
Washington reports Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford is understood to be selected as assistant secretary of the navy to succeed Franklin D Roosevelt when he retires about August 9 to pursue the Democratic vice presidential race.
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Washington
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
Franklin D. Roosevelt
General strike declared in Vera Cruz disrupts ship unloading
Mexico City reports a general strike in Vera Cruz as cited by Excelsior. Ship unloading is affected while debtors believe July 1 bills waste valuable paper. Some supporters of the Little Red School House refuse to fund a teacher.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Excelsior
Board to Consider Fund Transfers At City Meeting
The Board of Apportionment will meet at the mayor’s office next Monday at 12 30 noon to approve transfers and other business. Main item is reallocating bridge funds to cover demolition bills for the Steeplechase Island structure and delaying Brewster street bridge. The board may shift money from other accounts to pay aldermen salaries totaling eighteen thousand dollars graded to date.
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Board of Apportionment
Steeplechase Island
U. S
Brewster Street Bridge
Seven cent fare proposal outlined for city transit
The plan calls for a seven cent flat rate within city zones with long lines limited by three mile radii from the center and free transfers within two and a half miles. Suburban routes would set zones two and four fifths miles apart. Bridgeport would likely use a single seven cent fare for most of the city. In Tasmania Prince of Wales arrived but cannot respond to welcome due to laryngitis.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Launceston
Tasmania
Prince of Wales
Noted Woman Dies in Milford England
Mrs Cornwallis West wife of the late Colonel William Cornwallis West and mother of the Princess of Pless and the Duchess of Westminster died at Arnewood near Milford after a long illness. Funeral notices follow for Mary Augusta Laufer Edwin N Blakesley Vitline Banard and others with dates and burial plans.
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Milford, Eng
Sinn Feiners Won’t Treat With London On Peace
Dublin reports Sinn Feiners refuse to negotiate with the government over Irish questions. In Belfast, rioting between Sinn Fein and Unionists leads to casualties, arrests, and urban clashes as troops and armored cars patrol affected areas after the murder of the RIC commissioner.
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Sinn Feiners
London
Dublin
Sinn
Belfast
Sinn Fein
Smyth
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cork
Banbridge
Harland and Wolff
Falls Road
Sandy Row
Delivery auto collision halts Main and Wall traffic
A Vim delivery auto clashed with a Barnum avenue trolley on Main Street at Wall Street during the noon rush. The impact halted traffic for about 15 minutes but caused no injuries and no material damage to either vehicle. Traffic Officer Buckley cleared the scene.
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Main Street
Wall Street
Buckley
German airship L-64 surrenders at Versailles terms
London reports the German airship L-64 surrendered at the Putham air drome under the Treaty of Versailles. The L-64 is described as slightly larger than the British dirigible B-34 which completed a trans Atlantic voyage last year.
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London
Putham
Miscellaneous classified notices and ads excerpt
A jumble of short classified items lists found wristwatch ownership, a veterinary service, circus affiliation, car ads for a Touring car and a 1917 model with electric starter, trucking and piano moving services, and a Pierce-Arrow body request. Contains multiple addresses and phone-style details, with miscellaneous commerce and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur J. Southey
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Cannon Ct
Eit
Fairfield
ELITE
Oakland
Main St
Notice of Public Auction Under Execution in Bridgeport
Execution sale announced by Sheriff Oscar A. H. Dannenberg of Bridgeport. On August 13, 1920, at 2 PM, at the public sign post in Bridgeport, two trunks will be sold to satisfy the execution and sheriff fees. Dated July 22, 1920 in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Oscar A. H. Dannenberg
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the Superior Court
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Ithaca
N. Y
Tulca
Okio
Lackawanna
Tonawanda
Olean
Portsmouth
Cox
Buffalo Courier
Louis Bardelli
Barnum ‘Avenue
St Anthony's Church
Carl M. McDonald
Warren St
State St
H. Green
Stratford Ave
Noble
Pierce-Arrow
Pierce- Arrow
Times Office
Haddock
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
Barnum
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