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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
1
Randy Hook reports that after nearly two hours of waiting for wind a fifteen mile heat to windward and home was ordered off at 1:45 with Shamrock IV leading Resolute at the start. The committee postponed from 11:30 in 15 minute intervals as calm and light air delayed the race.
Chief Clarity announced an investigation into police aid to saloonkeepers in whiskey buying. Detective Sergeant Paul Peterson is under arrest amid claims he acted as a guard for Abraham Nelson who was robbed of 15000 yesterday. Nelson says the money was his own and the setup may have involved total planning with saloonmen. Peterson denies involvement in the robbery.
James Cargull of 93 Benham Avenue was arrested on breach of the peace charges after alleged prowling near Grand Street and Lerington Avenue. He claimed he was waiting for a fitney, then for a man who beat him, later saying he was lighting a cigarette. He was fined $15.
Two suits were filed in the Common Pleas Court for damages. Minor Michael Dolenga sues John Evans for 500 over injuries on June 13 when Evans allegedly struck him on Stratford Avenue near Main Street. defendant's goods valued at 1,000 were attached. Fred Johnson of Rhin City sues Roland Marsh for 390 damages claiming Marsh’s motorcycle sped unlawfully and collided with Johnson on Main Street after Marsh allegedly swerved to the right.
John Link of 140 Osborne street was sentenced to 19 days in jail by the City Court after being arrested yesterday noon for striking his wife Mary on the arm with a pall. The case was heard this morning as reported from the city. Vienna report notes a Russian wire service quote from Moscow newspaper Isvestiya.
Notices issued for Milk Producers' Union locals meeting in Sterling discuss boosting prices for milk sent to Boston and Providence markets. Freight-rate increases cited as reason. August basic price set at 9 1/2 cents per quart after deductions. Many dairies ship more but curtail distant sales.
South Norwalk July 27 Norwalk faces a school start delay if the teachers association rejects contracts offered by the board of education. The budget sought 212,880 for teachers salaries but was cut to 204,042 by the board of estimate. Contracts proposed pay for about 192 school days and were refused. Judge Light advised the board that the estimate board overstepped its authority and suggested using bonuses funds to bridge the shortfall.
In City court this morning soldiers and marines faced charges. Konstantin Karp lew sky, 14 West Avenue, was arraigned on reckless driving for riding a motorcycle side saddle in Sea side park yesterday. Marine Paul Paulstt, 142 Shelton Street, faced breach of the peace charges after an incident with Special Officer Kelly on a bus after the ball game. case nolled. Gus Darner, 29 Hubbell Street, also charged with reckless driving. case nolled on costs. Three year old Fandi Rausse died at St Vincent's hospital from burns after dress caught fire while playing with matches.
In Bridgeport anger at Mayor Wilson's move to call a Board of Apportionment meeting led members to avoid the session, causing adjournment for lack of a quorum as President W. R. Seeley arrives from England. The dispute centers on transferring funds from Brewster street bridge to Steeplechase Island demolition, with bills reportedly exceeding $30,000 while the bridge cost $20,000 to build.
Superintendent Frank L. Kibbling of the Connecticut company said nothing this morning as most cars that were taken from service at midnight Sunday remained in the Congress street car barns. Reports that some cars had been shipped to Norwalk and New Haven were denied, fueling town speculation that trolley service might resume within a week. Observers note crews report to the car barns twice daily, suggesting officials in New Haven do not plan to extend the halt.
Danielson, July 27. W P Marsh of Gloucester and W B Kilbrith of Bryantville were injured when their auto was struck by a southbound passenger train at the North street crossing. Marsh suffered a broken leg and internal injuries, Kilbrith had a nose cut and bruises. Both were placed on the train and taken south. A freight train stood nearby. the men likely failed to hear the approaching passenger train, delayed fifteen minutes from Worcester to New London. Marsh works for a wholesale fish dealer. Kilbrith for a coffee concern in Boston.
Kansas City July 27 four large milk distributors halted deliveries claiming a milk famine under the current grading ordinance. The ad says the rule is unreasonable and would make milk a prohibitive luxury. About 12 000 customers are affected by the embargo.
There was no change in the trolley jitney traffic today. Jitneys moved smoothly with no complaints or accidents. Spectators noted the move to bars the trolley at Main and Fairfield, shifting routes for faster private car and jitney passage. Bus inspectors, police, and jitney officials reported steady load, quicker trips, and improved service, with plans for further enhancements and more frequent outlying routes.
Bridgeport Hospital announces radium and deep Roentgen treatment for patients under Dr W A LaField. Both general and private cases may receive therapy, with skin diseases and cancer highlighted as benefiting. Local doctors call it a potential God-Send for cancer patients.
Denver reports a deadly car crash when Lon Moore of Defiance Ohio and circus concessionaire Charles Hite of Irontown Ohio were killed and three Denver residents injured as a car plunged 200 feet. In a separate incident William Hart and wife suffered front-seat injuries after a Denver taxi mishap when the driver’s wife allegedly grabbed the wheel. Also, William Fuchsiecher of New York was injured in a collision on Fairfield Avenue near Ash Creek bridge, suffering two compound fractures and a leg fracture.
George M. Wood of the Standard Coupling Company is named to the Board of Relief to replace Isaac Moorey by Mayor Wilson. The move follows jitney trolley tensions amid calls for a state extra session, with Gov. Holcomb weighing the emergency and Manchester backing a special session. Rent reform advocates press for action alongside suffrage issues and jitney regulation.
Stricken with a pulmonary hemorrhage after registering at the Adams House on Fairfield Avenue last night about 10:30. John Capielan of Jersey City was helped by an Emergency ambulance to St. Vincent's hospital, where his condition was listed as fair at noon. Fred Busat, 26, of 104 Arch Street, was taken to Bridgeport hospital for an acute indigestion attack. Albert Wedberg, 16, of 184 Denver Avenue, treated for a deep cut on his right hand after chasing a thrown baseball and falling on a broken bottle. Miss Jessie Smith, 44, of 104 Bank Street, treated for a toe laceration when a heavy timber fell. she was taken home after treatment.
Mayor Wilson authorizes the Department of Health to purchase one Ford Sedan with de counted rims for 1036.82 without advertising. The charter requires bidding on purchases over 20 unless waived by the Mayor.
Three motorists Hymen Lechter of 283 Beardsley Street Marx Stein of 366 Grove Street and Isidore Savin of 1874 North Avenue were arrested on warrants for violating the headlight law. The incidents dated July 20 and all four cases were settled by payment of costs in Bridgeport City Court. Also, Joseph McGovern was sentenced to 20 days in jail for assaulting John Jarvis with a crutch in Norwalk city court.
Despatches from Washington report a White House meeting with President Wilson and Homer S. Cummings. Wilson reportedly urged Cummings to run for U S senator in Connecticut to defeat Senator Brandegee, aiming to heal rifts between Wilson and Cox factions. No decision was made. Connecticut Democrats believe Cummings can secure any nomination and win.
At hearings on trolley regulation in New Haven the aldermanic committee saw strong support for a five cent fare. A speaker voiced the idea and the crowd at City Hall roared in approval. President Storre warned that service could be suspended if jitneys were not regulated, citing trolley finances as insufficient to compete. The Chamber of Commerce backed both services as necessary, with trolley service deemed indispensable.
Sami Lavit leaves Bridgeport for Newark New Jersey to join a lodge of the Amalgamated Metal Workers of America. He explains to City Court why he spoke at the Graphophone Plant without a permit and the case is continued for another week due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile Steven Birher of Newark leads Fight Local Lodge No 30 in Savit's absence.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer interior conditions. Light shifting winds. Showers have occurred from Texas to Minnesota and along the south Atlantic coast. Pleasant weather elsewhere east of the Rockies. Cool nights and warm sunny days continue in northern districts. Fevers mentioned are not related to weather conditions.
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