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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
1
A patchwork of opinions on democracy, white cooperation, and accountability for war. Hearst advocates a global cooperative order led by the strongest nation, while others discuss League of Nations models and who bears responsibility for war costs. The piece touches families, marriage, and social expectations amid economic strains and debt collections.
Washington June 1 The Senate tariff and soldiers bonus fight divides Republicans. McCumber pushes quick passage of the bonus before the tariff while Lodge Curtiss and Watson oppose sidetracking the tariff for the bonus. They warn of prolonged debate and potential filibuster jeopardizing the tariff bill. Continued on Page Six.
Hartford June 1 Charges filed against Hubert Fischer Brewery Inc by the general prohibition force head Mack Querpecis accuse the firm of manufacturing and selling malt liquor with alcohol content above the legal limit. An assessment of taxes and penalties totaling 2000 is urged after 16,000 barrels were produced last year and sold in Meriden Middletown and Southington. Brewmaster John Ebergoldt admitted excess content. samples showed 1.24 to 2.66 percent alcohol. Near beer sales were noted but Hartford itself had none. The firm allegedly lacked a permit for near beer production.
Alexander Langfelder of Calhoun street, released on $500 bail since May 22, faced arraignment in City court today. He was charged with violation of the minor law and breach of the peace after his mother died in a home explosion. A coroner’s inquest found no criminal negligence.
The circular will be distributed worldwide from here to the Pacific Coast and to South America and Europe. Canada will receive many copies amid rumors of Smith in Montreal. Authorities admit no more definite knowledge of Smith's whereabouts than the public.
Mayor Atwater visits the Soldiers' Home in Rowayton for a Kiwanis Club outing and to address inmates. He denies any split with Town Chairman John A. Cornell Jr, saying there is no split while he remains in City Hall and after.
A hearing on the appointment of a receiver for the Saltman-Dick company in New Haven before Judge Bawin Thomas was postponed. A new hearing is set for June 6 in Hartford with expectations the New Haven proceeding will resume shortly after.
In Springfield Massachusetts on June 1 state troops raided a large cock fighting operation. Sixty prize game cocks fought to the death tainted by law and bloodshed. Forty birds had died when officers discovered the scene, twenty more limped about injured or bloodstained. Fines of 15 dollars were paid by many participants from Maine Vermont Connecticut New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Two men, including Chapman of Norwich Connecticut, were hospitalized but later discharged. Remaining birds were confiscated and scheduled for beheading under state decree. The event drew witnesses and participants from several states, with famous birds like Jersey Blue noted among survivors and John Alden among those slain.
Reading resident and former serviceman Guy A. Phillips told reporters in Philadelphia that he saw a man he believes is Clarence Peters on May 15 near the Reading Terminal and Bellevue Stratford hotel. He described Peters with a Smith and Wesson revolver and a navy discharge paper bearing the Peters name.
Alma Holmgren files a damage suit in this city against Reuben B Pearce seeking 15000 dollars. The three counts claim 13543 was sent to the defendant and that from 1901 to 1921 she served as nurse companion and housekeeper valued at 17560 with 13848 still due. The third count alleges further sums due.
Albert Welinitz of Norwalk filed a foreclosure suit today in New York against Hyman and others to recover alleged unpaid discharge charges. The action seeks resolution of the claimed debt and property implications.
Five divorce actions were filed today in the Superior Court clerk’s office. Names include Thomas L Fay versus Mary A Fay of Derby for desertion since April 1919. Fannie Beers Edwards versus Louis R Edwards seeking divorce alimony and name change. Ignatz Syvatovski versus Agfia S Syvatovski for adultery and desertion. Arthur Parker Pray versus Josephine Hagen Pray for intolerable cruelty and divorce. Marion Kearney versus Nathaniel Kearney for desertion. Details note marriages dates and residences in each case.
A June dance will be held Saturday evening June 10 by the Business and Professional Women's club in the Liberty building. The parapet will be cleared for dancing and Speidel's orchestra will play with Miss Cecelia Barron in charge assisted by Misses Isabel Haines Helen Roth and Anna Smith. Damages of 2000 are claimed in a motor vehicle accident suit filed today by Herman Greenberg of New York against James Patience of Darien. The incident occurred at Third Avenue and in New York City on Sept 14, 1921.
A sweeping nationwide operation targets a former tax collector Howard F. Smith, accused of embezzling 85300.08 in two installments in 1921. Several pages detail other violent unrest in Belfast and political friction in London as dangers rise during turmoil.
Two officials were found with important documents after last night’s Falls area arrests. Strabane front reports a truce on the Strabane Lifford frontier has been honored with road communications restored. Ulster special constables evacuated Rough Island on Lough Erne as the position was deemed untenable.
Two members of the local Police department receive public congratulations for long service. Assistant Superintendent Thomas H Flood completes 21 years, while Sergeant John Lyddy reaches five years. Flood joined May 31 1901, rose to sergeant April 1 1973, became lieutenant January 15 1917, and was named assistant superintendent July 15 1920. Lyddy joined May 31 1917 and served as assistant clerk to the Board of Police Commissioners and private secretary to Superintendent Flanagan.
The inspection division checked 216 of 3 235 tenement houses. Of 21 percent, 123 were in good condition. Notices to Improve were sent to owners of houses below standard. Defects were mainly in roofs sinks and ventilation while general sanitary condition of residents was good.
Coroner probes death of George Farkas struck by Raymond R. Smith on Stratford avenue near Avon Park gas station. Farkas died at Bridgeport Hospital from a skull fracture. Witnesses, including Jeve Stake, describe signals to a trolley car and suggest possible intoxication. Police say no charge filed yet. testimony notes a prior party at Farkas son’s home.
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