Cases Of Jitneys Nolled
Judge Fred eric A. Bartlett in City Court nolled eight jitney cases after advising a not guilty plea and $2 payments. State Motor Vehicle Department inspectors charged overloading. attorneys argued emergency conditions and passenger safety. Names: Joseph Caserta Hartford George Itzer Waterbury Edward Keeley Waterbury Robert Manthey Waterbury Herman Gussenhoven Hartford Robert Young Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic A. Bartlett
State Motor Vehicle Department
Jacob B. Klein
Bartlett
Thepublic
Joseph Caserta
Vesper Street
Fairfeld
George Enfield
Worcester Street
Hartford
Edward Keeley
Butler Avenue
Robert Manthey
Ghawkinas Street
Waterbury
George Itzer
Wordin Avenue
Joseph Sydiskis
Columbian
Herman Gussenhoven
Mull
Robert T. Young
Madison Avenue
Junours
Lungs Key in Non-Support Case Against Davis
George Davis of Avenue faces a non support charge after a heated hearing in which his tuberculosis claim was challenged. Attorney Finkelstone produced medical letters while Burton questioned the illness, and Judge Bartlett ruled the court would decide the case. Davis was granted a one month lease continuance and released on bonds under $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Avenue
Anita. Davis
Iliam J. Fratton
Board of Charities
Wrenee Finkelstone
Davis
Ttorney Finkelstone
Marine Corpa
France
Burton
Finkelstone
Vis
Frederie . Bartlett
Ambulance Calls Reach 165 In July Across City
July reports show three city ambulances answering 165 calls with 59 patients to St. Vincent's, 26 to Bridgeport hospital, and 11 to Hillside Home. Doctors Owen Groark and J A Maxwell led duties with 48 calls each. B J Burns logged 26 and Bruce Coyle 15. High July heat linked to more accidents and several alcohol related cases sent to Hillside Home for short stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport Hospital
Hillside Home
Owen J. Groark
J . A. Maxwell
B. J. Burns
Ais Credit
Bruce J. Coyle
Hillside
Carter Refuses Extradition Over Swindle Suspect
Bridgeport police press for extradition of Peter Kulesza from Brooklyn to face trial for swindling four locals out of 7000 with a money making machine scheme. Assistant State's Attorney Galen A. Carter cites federal jurisdiction. Massachusetts also seeks Waitkus in a similar case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen A. Carter
Bridgeport
Peter Kulesza
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kulesz
Stanley Waitkus
Kulesza
Carter
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Boston
Waitkus
Child Bitten by Rat In First Night Example
Little Annie Oakley nine months old of 85 Frank Street was bitten on the left eyelid by a rat while asleep. She was treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr. J A Maxwell and recovered without eye injury. New York stock market trading was dull with a cheerful tone. railroads active and St Louis Southwestern hit a new high for the year at 21. Trading closed steady with about 150 000 shares sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Oakley
Frank Street
J. A. Maxwell
New York
St. Louis Southwestern
Drive Now On Autos Off Law Campaign
Bridgeport traffic officers last night launched a campaign against reckless driving in residential areas west of Parx Avenue. Captain James Walker and Sergeant Thomas Connery arrested two violators, served six summonses, and warned 25 drivers. more arrests will follow if violations continue the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Parx Avenue
James Walker
Thomas Connery
Trafic Department
West End
Wife Who Was Lost Is Found
Mrs Otto Bondy of Brooklyn had been missing for several days. Assistant Superintendent Alex Morrissey announced she was put on a train and sent home to Brooklyn. The Charities Department covered her car fare, and authorities noted she had drawn on her husband’s $50 savings before disappearing at Poli's theatre on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Bondy
Brooklyn
Alex Morrissey
Poli's
Cupid Still on Vacation in July Licenses Rise Quietly
Bureau of Vital Statistics records show 165 marriage licenses issued in July, down from 215 last month and 150 in July of 1919, indicating Cupid was less active this month though year over year rose by 15 new marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Cupid
Bureau of
Democrats to Stage State Convention in Bridgeport
Chairman Fitzgerald of the state committee says the Democratic state convention will be held in Bridgeport on September 9 and 10. Bridgeport, which last hosted a convention in 1895, is favored as the meeting site. The note recalls Daniel N. Morgan being nominated for governor at the Plaza Theater in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fitzgerald
State Committee
FBIA
Ter
Daniel N. Morgan
Plaza Theater
National Fire Board Urges Deputy Chief and stronger Bridgeport Fire Dept
The National Board of Fire Underwriters recommends appointing a deputy fire chief to act as assistant and acting head during the chief's absence. It urges retirement at 62 unless exceptionally efficient, fuller staffing for Engines 11 12 and Ladders 4 5, and installing boxes within 800 feet of key buildings. A drill tower school, stricter inspections, and adoption of the National Electrical Code are urged to reduce conflagration risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Bridgeport
Board
Fire Department
Harding Opens Porch Campaign in Ohio Visit
Senator Harding spoke to Richland county delegates declaring the nation must level class barriers and unite all people under a common American ideal. He urged industry cooperation, assimilation of foreign born citizens, tax readjustment, and adherence to national fundamentals as guiding principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harding
Richland County
Ohio
America
League of Nations
Wild scenes as Mannix sails amid Irish flags clash
In New York at the White Star piers Archbishop Mannix of Australia arrived aboard the Baltic to sail despite Lloyd George's ban on landing in Ireland. Crowds shouted flags waved by supporters, women screamed, as pier guards and police reserves helped place the prelate aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White Star
Mannix
Australia
Baltic
Lloyd George
Ireland
Loss totals 1.5 million in New Orleans warehouse fire
New Orleans July 31 nearly 1.5 million dollars in losses from a massive blaze that last night devastated part of the Appalachian Corporation of Louisiana warehouse. Thirty thousand bales of sisal were burned in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Appalachian Corporation of Louisiana
Industry to Have Place in Letters in Cox Acceptance
Dayton July 31 Governor Cox plans to put industrial problems and domestic questions near the center of his Democratic nomination acceptance address. Campaign sources say a large portion will deal with aligning capital and labor. Cox focused on finishing the acceptance today, while avoiding comment on Harding’s charge about international interests and the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
League of Nations
Cox
Harding
the League
Mayflower Auto team promotes 2.75 beer policy visit
The Mayflower Auto team No. 1 led by Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts and David Reid arrived to speak on making 2.75 per cent beer non intoxicating by amending the Wurstead Act. Team No. 2 with Dr. Robert Watson and George Ackerly joined them. They planned talks at Washington Park church First M E church United Church Newfield M E church and First Presbyterian with shop meetings Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower Auto Team No
City
Wilbur F. Crafts
Washington, D. C
International Reform Bureau
David Reid
Singer
Mayflower Auto Team No. 2
Robert Watson
George Ackerly
Crafts
Washington Park
First M. E. Church
The
United Church
Newfield M. E
First Presbyterian Church
Mayor Wilson Tops Litchfield Anniversary With Fishing Metaphor
Mayor Wilson attends the 200th anniversary in Litchfield with upstate leaders and signals plans to seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He attributes past defeat to his bait and plans a bait change. A second fishing event in Danbury will involve state committee members and Merritt boomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Litchfield
Danbury
State Committee
Merritt
Seven Cent Fare Sets Bridgeport Zone Under New Plan
The Connecticut Company will charge seven cents in a six mile diameter zone centered on Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport. Suburban trips stay six cents up to two miles. The order delays final rates until October 1, with free transfers and emergency relief due to financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Milford
Stratford Town Hall
Stratford Center
Devon
Milford Center
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut
Commission
City Chamber Favors Merchants' and Miners' Line for Southern Shipments
Transportation Committee of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce resolves to urge use of the Merchants' and Miners' line for southern shipments. A through train Bridgeport to Providence may be created if tonnage warrants it. The panel plans weekly meetings to aid shippers and coordinate with New Haven road officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants and Miners
Providence
Transportation Committee of the
Bridgeport
J. O. Halliday
New Haven Road
New Haven
R. W. Miller
W. H. Pease
P. T. Litchfield
Hedderly
Moffett
Dodge
Transportation Committee
Merchants' and Miners
Chamber
First Bridgeport National Bank
Hold Up Men Robbed John Chesers for $65 in Water Street
Police investigate the morning robbery of John Chesers of 96 Hish Street who says three young men held him on Water Street near Fairfield Avenue and stole $65. Chesers reported the incident at the Water Street Fairfield Avenue corner and claimed he lost his hat during a scuffle in the South End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chesers
Hish Street
Water Street
Fairfield Avenue
Chesers
Waterstreet
Men Held Over Church Sheds Destruction Case
James Tierney Sr a section foreman at East Canaan for the C N E Railway and ten others faced Justice George W Ford on charges of destruction of property and breach of the peace after the demolition of the Second Ecclesiastical Society horse sheds. Bond set at 500 dollars and case continued to Monday to allow counsel Benedict Holden to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
James Tierney, Sr
East Canaan
C. N. E. Railway
George W. Ford
Second Ecclesiastical Society
Timen
Benedict M. Holden
Hartford
Weather Report for Bridgeport and Connecticut
Partly cloudy with possible local showers tonight and Sunday. Moderate to fresh southerly winds. Warm, sultry conditions with possible thunderstorms in the Lake region and New England. Northwestern districts see slightly lower temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Connecticut
South Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Kansas
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Marie Trumbull
Detroit
Trumbull
Homer
Homer S. Cummings
White House
Air Bridgeport City
Storrs
Times
Congregational Church
Triangle Park
J. Clinton Roraback
Ecclesiastical Society
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