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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
9
The piece argues that exposure of corrupt funding in U S politics reflects cleaning up rather than worsening corruption. It notes reforms under Wilson and prosecutions in Indiana Michigan and New York, highlights figures like General Wood and King, and credits rising female political influence in curbing extravagant misuse of others money.
The piece argues that modern American cooperation expands definitions of individualism beyond the core corporate work. It notes activities by business institutions that support education, arts and letters, insurance, housing, gyms, and even baseball teams as part of industrial life.
Many attended the funeral of Chrisopher Rickard. Services began at his 542 Howard Avenue home then moved to St Peter's Church for a solemn high mass led by Rev. Charles Leddy with several priests assisting. Pallbearers included Col. T J Murphy and John Heaphy. Interment followed at St Michael's cemetery.
A Florida article notes doubt over recognizing the Anderson faction as a de facto group for the 1918 state executive committee election under law. It records only nineteen of fifty four counties electing state committee members and states the Bean faction cannot be regarded as a de facto organization.
Robert Gaffney of 361 Nichols Street died Sunday morning in Bridgeport Hospital after a short illness. He was a Bridgeport president for 35 years and an International Silver Company employee, survived by a wife who sailed to England, a brother William H. Gaffney of Yonkers, a nephew John J. Gaffney, and several other nephews. A Civil War veteran, he belonged to the G A R post in Long Island City. Funeral services were held this afternoon with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. pallbearers were his shop mates. Mrs Sarah J Gardner widow of William Gardner died at her son Frederick E Gardner’s home 26 Dalewood Avenue Fairfield aged 60. She was active in Fairfield and St Thomas church. She leaves three other sons George W Gardner Joseph Gardner of Waterbury and Thomas F Gardner of New Britain, two sisters Mrs Frank Johnson of New Haven and Mrs Julia Powers of Denver, and two brothers John Riley of Waterbury and William Riley of Bristol. Funeral at her son’s home Thursday 8:30 am then St Thomas church at 9, burial in St Joseph cemetery Waterbury. Ford car owned by Gilbert Dodge of 458 Hawley Avenue was stolen from in front of residence last night. police seeking missing vehicle.
George Lewis, alleged principal in a Bridgeport vice ring, was arrested in Richmond Virginia and will be sent back after extradition. Mary Wilson, 16, testified that Lewis forced her to lure others to Bridgeport. State's Attorney Cummings vowed to seek a long prison term if capture proceeds, while Wilson receives treatment at House of the Good Shepherd in Hartford.
The text portrays harsh charges against a government official for cancelling warrants, shielding violators, and attacking the Department of Justice. It notes Palmer’s hope to avoid criticizing fellow officials while deeming Post’s testimony as outrageous falsehoods needing definite answers.
A truck driver on the crossing at Crossine failed to stop for an approaching train. The rear of the truck was struck and pushed along several rods. Conductor Thomas Sears and engineer Is 5. MacIntosh were aboard. The incident leaves one dead and five seriously injured. Harry Boles, a former Gales Ferry resident, recalled for a past act of gratitude. Two divorce actions return to Superior Court: Stella Silbovich Pruss seeks divorce from John Pruss on cruelty grounds and custody plus alimony. Hazel H. Smith also files for divorce.
Dick Lombard, former railroad czar and West End cafe proprietor, brings the Lombard and Hathway Combined Shows to Bridgeport for a two day engagement. The program promises a wide array of human and animal acts, fearless animal tamers, and funny clowns amid a big top setting. Two performances today and tomorrow begin at 2:15 PM and 7:00 PM, with doors opening an hour early at the old drove grounds near State Street and Fairfield Avenue. A State Street jitney or trolley will take spectators to the venue.
Antwerp hosts a shore leave scene as American sailors flood the cafes and estaminets near the docks during the Olympic year. Champagne and beer flow, with enrichened nightlife and renamed spots to attract sailors. Local authorities seek recreation halls to keep sailors entertained away from the drinking districts.
Bridgeport savings bank launches the Family Budget Bureau to help housewives manage costs. Directed by Marion S. Donaldson, the program advocates a simple household accounting system as a weekly and yearly planning tool, treating the home as a small business.
A gossip medley from June 1 1870 notes a St. Paul married woman in a six week trance with an indifferent husband, New Haven delegation at Fairfield annexation hearings, Fairfield representatives, S Simonson of the city plans a kitchen furniture table with cupboard, a Seaside park open air remark for police on boisterous behavior, Memorial Day address by A B Beers and a Sumner poem, and a reunion of veterans from the old 14th Regiment at Col Dwight Morris’s Fairfield Avenue home.
A morning wedding at Sacred Heart Church united Miss Catherine V Daly of 664 Park Avenue and William F Steinmiller of Hartford. The bride wore white Georgette gown with satin, a pic ture hat, carried white roses and lilies of the valley. Attendant Pearl Steinmiller. best man Frederick Daly. About 100 guests attended a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home. Out of town guests included Steinmillers from Hartford and Mrs Keele of New York. The couple left for Washington and Niagara Falls and will reside in Hartford.
A ledger style note outlines service years and salary deductions under a bill for local post office employees. It details basic salary definitions, retirement rules, automatic separation after retirement age, and potential two year continuations with certification. It specifies percentage withholdings and refund rules, plus a stray Sydney Bulletin quip about breakfast time.
Senator Reed questions expenditure as Wolfe shows a full newspaper insert carried in about 40 Ohio papers. He estimates both sides spent about $100000 on the campaign attack on him for not backing Harding. Wolfe says his papers ignored the advertising.
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