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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

Page

19

Catholics Flee Ulster Tension Escalates Across Belfast

Report describes Belfast outrages as southern forces mass along Ulster borders. Suspected arson injures a servant in the Doctor's residence amid tensions. Sir James Craig urges strong action. Michael Collins disclaims responsibility for the menace and vows to help.

Ganz Susan McCormick London Forl of Cavan Earl of Balfour Ulster Belfast James Craig Sinn Fein Collins Michael Collins

Senators Back Cash Bonus For Veterans

An increasing number of Republican and Democratic senators line up behind a straight cash bonus as a substitute for the McCumber insurance certificate plan. Senator Bursum of New Mexico presses the cash bonus, claiming support from at least 15 Republican colleagues and others, arguing debt to ex-service men must be paid promptly without strings.

McCumber Bursum New Mexico Senate Finance Committee Sven

Obituary notices for Mulhern Curry and Golochowicz

Funeral services were held for Mrs Margaret Mulhern at 8:30 a m at her home and 9 a m at St Augustine's church with a requiem Mass. Interment followed in St Michaels cemetery. Willem J Curry's funeral occurred at 2 30 p m from 17 Bishop Avenue with pallbearers named. Antoni Golochowicz died at 9 Hunting Street and will be buried in Brooklyn after a solemn Mass at Our Lady of Consolation. burial at St John's cemetery. The will of John F McAuliffe, found dead in a car, was admitted to probate. heirs are wife Emily L and daughter Edith F McAuliffe of 504 Brooks Street.

Margaret Mulhern Peter Mulhern Grand Street St. Augustine's Church Soler Ev. Robert Bowe John Henley Maria” Ami Frits K. G Weber Michael Barry Thomas Mulhern James Anderson St Michaels Cemetery William J. Carrs George Smith Newfeldae Willem J. Curry Bishop Avenue Pall- Denters Henry Frown John Saree Leonard Hirst Herbert Taeabeecheer Antoni Golochowicx Antoni Golochowics Hattie Wolski Hunting Street Brooklyn Church of Our Lady of Consolation St John's Cemetery John F. McAuliffe Paul Miller Emily L Edith F. McAuliffe Brooks Street H. Wolski N. Y St. John's Cemetery Our Lady of Consolation Church Snow Inney M. Hayward E. Snow First Baptist Church West and Washington Avenues Mt. Grove Cemetery Stratford Avenue RKS John H. Sparks Black Rock Avenue Sacred Heart Church St. Michael's

Charles Collette Improves After Lexington Accident

Charles Collette five of Lexington Avenue shows improvement after an accident at Main Street and being struck by a motor truck. His condition remains serious though a marked improvement is noted.

Charles Collette Lexington Avenue Main

Boys and Girls Deo Cash Price Challenge

Fragmentary notice urges participation in a sales event referencing June and cash prices. Mentions Deo and box S45 with a sales incentive. No clear dates or organizations beyond generic terms.

Battling Kunz To Stage Comeback

Norwalk reports that former lightweight state champion Battling Kunz will reenter the ring after an operation for hernia. He, about 26, recently entered hospital here and hopes to resume future bouts. Kunz runs a saloon and has had prior courtroom visits, including a pledge to quit drinking.

Norwalk Kunz Chick” Brown New Haven Wil Edwin §. Thomas

Foreclosure Certificate Filed Against Local High School Figure

A certificate of foreclosure was filed by Bartlett Keeler Cohen for Albert W. Langenegger against Thomas Caskey and others over a $4,000 mortgage on West Morgan Avenue property. Caskey, former assistant principal and treasurer of a local realty firm, is linked to fraud awaiting trial.

Bartlett Keeler Cohen Albert W. Langenegger Thomas Caskey Effie KE. Caskey Frank H. Wells Hattie Wells Stanton R. Smith le Roy Sargent Company Inn West Morgan Avenue Caskey John Wallis

Reverend Day to Speak at Froebel Kinderzar Commencement

Commencement exercises for the Fannie A. Smith Froebel Kindergarten senior class occur Friday at 11 AM in People's Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Horace Day delivering the address to the graduates. The list includes Helen Davidson New Haven Anna McManus West Haven Frances Scannell New Haven Catherine Fiske New Haven Helen Pease Greenfield Hil Alice Hawsxhurst Norwalk Ruth VanCore Brook N H Miss Gladys Wilkinson Danbury Gertrude Boylan Naugatuck Iva Lovering Seymour Virginia Reynal Branford Edith Grindle Stratford Marie Callahan Stratford Elizabeth Denison Mystic. Smith plans a luncheon for graduates tomorrow at 1 PM followed by ivy planting.

Fannie A. Smith Froebel Kinderzarten People’s Presbyterian Church William Horace Day United Congregational Church Helen Davidson New Haven Anna McManus West Frances Scannell Catherine Fiske Helen Pease Green- Seid Hil Alice Hawsxhurst Norwalk Ruth VanCore Colbrook N_ Hi Gladys Wilkinson Danbury Gertrude Boylan Naugatuck Florence Roberts West Haven Iva Lovering Seymour Virginia Reynal Branford Edith Grindle Stratford Marie Callahan Elizabeth Denison Mystic Smith

Attorneys Given Week For Briefs In Bridgeport Bank Case

Judge Isaac Wolfe of the Superior Court gave attorneys one week from today to file briefs in the injunction actions brought by West Side Bank against Bridgeport Savings Bank and American Bank and Trust. Next Friday will see briefs filed. no final argument date set yet. Bridgeport Savings Bank has kept its branch banks closed during the injunction proceedings, though they were due to open yesterday.

Issac Wolfe Superior Court West Side Bank Bridgeport Savings Bank American Bank and Trust Company Bridgeport Savings Bank i

Bandits Not To Be Tried Next Week

Three bandits held in the county jail for a daylight payroll robbery will not be tried next week. Clerk Fred W. Tracy of the Superior court said no word came from State's Attorney Homer S Cummings, but the May term will not be called into session. Assistant Prosecutor Vincent Keating said if recess occurs, other pending drought cases may be brought to trial at a special session.

Connecticut Company Fred W. Tracy Superior Court Homer S Cemmings Vincent Keating John St. Barnum Chala Rontokowakt Zetomer Gorod Romni Poltawsky Guberni Kovakte Ulisse Russia Onder Emer Eringeport Times S* Monepaper Bridgeport Michael J. Flanagan Tor

Carnival Players Belongings Stolen

Julius Mechanic of Philadelphia and Al Simons of New York report their suit cases with personal belongings stolen from their room at Adams House on Fairfield Avenue. Police are seeking the missing goods as detectives investigate the Keystone Carnival at the West End circus lot.

Julius Mechanic South Ninth Street Philadelphia al Simons Broadway New York Keystone West End Adam

Damages Awarded To Importers in Sugar Contract Suit

Fing & Company of New York sugar importers and others won damages in Superior Court against Isaac Swirsky wholesale grocer and others. Plaintiffs alleged an agreement on April 14 1920 to sell 490 tons of Java white sugar at 20 cents a pound for July August shipment, but the market fell and the contract was repudiated. Damages originally claimed were 260000 dollars.

Fing & Company of New York Hinman Isaac Swirsky Ater

Executrix Named for Estate of Al cide Charland

Winifred Charland widow of Al cide Charland was named executrix of his estate in probate this morning. Appraisers Nicholas Tesing and Sanford Randall valued equity at $550 for property on Birmingham Street. The first creditors meeting was held in this city with judges Keogh and Portes presiding.

Winifred Charland Alcide Charland Paul L. Miller Nicholas Tesing Sanford Randall Birmingham Street

Whiskey Maker Learns Of Volstead

Petersburg West Virginia reports state police arresting Henry Hours a veteran Smokehole district resident after a raid. Hours claimed forty years of whiskey making and hinted at a long-running stir, with Corporal Briner calling the event the start of an educational campaign in the Smokehole region.

Petersburg W. Va Henry Hours Smokehole Grant Pendleton Hours Briner

Sheriffs Begin Examination of Charles Rogers Samford

Deputies from Westchester County and Acting Chief John Buraham opened an inquiry into Charles Rogers a well known ex service man and family member once prominent. They referenced statements from James J. Cunningham linking Rogers to transporting a man named Joe Jackson to a sanitarium in the city and note Rogers drove a Hudson super six car. Police questioned Natale taxi driver amid widespread investigation by Pinkerton agents.

Samford Eueree George L. Werner Raymond Still Frederick Russcoe Westchester County John B. Buraham Charles Rogers Burnham James J. Cunningham New York Joe” Jackson Petersoas Rogers Cunningham Ward Bak- Sry Company Natale Pinkerton

Mayor Atwater To Deliver Message To Common Council

Mayor Atwater will deliver the customary annual message to Common Council members on Monday June 5. The address will outline economy strides under the present administration, and present plans hopes and recommendations for the citys future.

Aosta Common Council

Can Civilization Be Fazed Asks Rev James Gilkey

Derby June 2 reports from the convention men’s clubs include officer and committee updates led by Mrs. Houghton of Hartford and Thompsonville. Rev James Gordon Gilkey of Springfield Mass spoke on the main afternoon topic Can Civilization Be Fazed with a meeting featuring state and national federation leaders and committee heads.

Derby George H. Houghton Hartford Connecticut Federation of Wa- General Federation Horace B. Brainard J. Hamilton Potter Harry C. Brainard Thompsonville James E. Todd New Haven Henry M. Shartenberg State Endowment Fund E. L. Nettleton F. W. Gerard E. A. Evans L. S. Cummings Mary F. Potter John C. Downs Gladys Bishop James Gordon Gilkey Springfield Mass

Quiet Day at Emergency Hospital and Clinics

Emergency hospital staff had a calm morning with no ambulance calls by noon. Clinics handled their usual patient load, and the dispensary received several minor injury cases.

Russo Savoia cases in Common Pleas before Judge Walsh

Antonio Russo faces two actions in Common Pleas, Russo vs Digio and Russo vs Izzo, over alleged failure to pay for a ship. Judge John J. Walsh may render a decision early next week.

Antonio Russo Fili Typo Digio Francesco Izzo John J. Walsh Common Pleas Court Rai Cision

Judge Declares Recess in Superior Court Session

Judge Newell Jeamines declared a recess at 11 o'clock after the first case was heard and several defendants failed to appear. The court convened at 9. One case was tried before the recess, and four divorces were heard today with eight on the list.

Newell Jeamines

Horvath Again In Court Over Foreclosure Action

Nicholas Horvath and others face a writ of seizure in court as Emma Lake and co defendants seek foreclosure of a Cherry Street property for alleged debt of $4,000. Named defendants include Anna Papp Samuel Greenbaum Abe S Gelding and Julia Virag.

Nicholas Emma Lake Cherry Street Anna Papp Samuel Greenbaum Abe S. Gelding Julia Virag Ars

Panama Canal Zone bans alfalfa hay from Ecuador

Washington June 2 The chief wealth office of the Panama Canal Zone issued an order excluding shipments of alfalfa or hay from Ecuador into the Panama Canal Zone due to foot and mouth disease outbreaks in several regions of Ecuador, according to a Department of Agriculture announcement.

Wahington Panama Canal Zone Ecuador Department of Agriculture

Love and Studies Will Not Mix on Campus Marriages

Northwestern and University of Chicago authorities call campus marriages a distraction for single students and back Wisconsin’s expulsion of two secretly wed students. Deans Fitzkiner and Robertson say love demands too much focus and that married couples should wait to study until after marriage, though they exempt already married couples who adapt to campus life.

Chicago Sam T Tme Northwestern University University of Chicago University of Wisconsin Roy, Fitckinser College of Liberal Arts Northwestern David A. Robertson

Truck Garden On Auto Is Latest In Colorado

Colorado Springs residents this week witnessed a traveling truck garden. A tourist with wife and five children in the tonneau carried a neatly cultivated garden on the running boards. He irrigated the vegetables with a sprinkler while traffic waited at a street crossing.

Truck Garden Colorado Colorado Springs Col

Miners rush to cedar creek gold strike in caribou district

Vancouver reports a new Cedar Creek gold strike in the Caribou district east of the city. A. E. Platt and John Lyne accidentally uncovered gold while working along the creek, extracting about 4000 in dust, reviving memories of the Klondike and triggering a rush that could attract substantial mining interest and investments valued at millions due to past discoveries.

Vancouver B. C Cedar Creek Caribou A. E. Platt John Lyne Platt Lyne

Girl Presented Medal For Saving Eleven Lives

Washington June 2 Miss Helen Hopkins captain of a girl scout troop received a gold medal for valor for helping save eleven lives during the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster. Secretary Hoover presented the emblem on behalf of the Girl Scouts of America. Miss Hopkins was in the orchestra when the accident occurred as officials and scouts watched the ceremony.

Washington Helen Hopkins Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Girl Scouts of America Miss Hopkins Girl Scout Council

Chicago Preacher Defends Flappers

Chicago June 2 A debate over flappers pits Rev Mrs Alice Philips Aldrich of the Illinois Vigilance Association against Rev Dr John Thompson of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Aldrich criticizes modern youth guidance while Thompson defends flappers as misunderstood.

Chicago Alice Philips Aldrich Illinois Vigilance Association Aldrich Follo Special Service Department Evanston Women's Club John Thompson First Methodist Episcopal Church Thompson Dr. Thompson Coe

Naval Officers Arrested After Cafe Brawl in Cherbourg

United States Navy officers from the supply ship Trinity were arrested after a brawl with French sailors in a Cherbourg cafe. They were escorted to their ship by a guard of marines.

Cherbours France Trinity

Flanagan Denies Truth of Statements in Missing Smith Case

Police widen probe as they chase rumors about the missing ex fax collector Smith. Circulars to cities and towns have been sent and await returns while Charles F. Gorman reviews City Auditor Keating’s books for the Bonding and Insurance Company. He will report findings after a preliminary visit concludes.

Smith Police Department Ciites Charles F. Gorman Keating Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company Gorman Bonding

Former All America Halfback Killed By Train

Coroner to move body to Fable morgue in Westport after an inquest next morning. Captain Courtney, famed Bridgeport referee and Fourth Aero Squadron captain, was active as a revenue agent handling estate transfers. Kiernan of the Internal Revenue Service confirmed Courtney’s death but had few details, noting possible train involvement and missing daily reports.

M. Nolan Westport Courtney Bridgeport Connie Lewis Fourth Aero Squadron A. E Solomon John J. Phelan Harlem New York New Haven INS John S Kiernan Internal Revenue Department Joseph B. Courtney Kiernan Stamford

Donkey Polo Sparks Laughs At Near East Campus

Donkey polo at American University of Beirut draws laughs as riders strike at a ball with hockey sticks while donkeys seemingly miss the object. The piece notes Americans introducing polo and other sports, plus a campaign to raise 1,000,000 dollars with Constantinople Woman's College and Robert College. A Robert College race report follows, detailing Tonas, Athanassiades, Hadrimtos, Navasartian and other students' efforts and cheers on the hill, with a dramatic finish and a sprint to fifth place.

New York N. Y American University of Beirut Syria Constantinople Woman's College Robert College American University Tonas Athanassiades Athanassialos Finshed Hadrimtsos Navasartian Mtr Symeonides Aides Simmy

Air travel in France shows high safety levels

Paris reports that aircraft travel nears boat or train safety. After about 3,000,000 passenger miles, seventeen deaths and four injuries are recorded. Since January 2019, 22,844 passengers were carried, with statistics from six major French airlines.

Paris France Pasenger Air Aiea Eae

Prof Riggs To Become Priest In Hartford Ordination

Prof T Lawrason Riggs son of a Washington banker and former Yale English instructor will be ordained June 10 at St Josephs cathedral Hartford. Jerome T Cooke Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jerome T Cooke of 180 Main St will also take vows and join the secular order. Both were prefects at St Thomas seminary last year and Riggs will be ordained into the priesthood after a path through Westminster School Yale Harvard and Catholic University. His service marks a major step in a notable family active in New London New Haven and Washington circles.

T. Lawrason Riggs Washington Yale University St. Joseph's Cathedral Hartford Jerome T. Cooke, Jr Jerome.t. Cooke Main Street Prez ‘Ss Riggs Westminster School Simsbury Yale Harvard Yale Mobile Hospital France Catholic University D. C St. Joseph's Seminary Dunwoodie Yonkora New London New Haven Riggs National Bank

Paving Contract For Westport Road Awarded Today

Westport Conn June 2 the paving contract for six to seven miles of the new state road between Hin deeport and the state line from the Euo property in Saugatuck to Southport has been awarded to Hasam Pavement Co New Haven for 158000 Construction will begin next week A bridge over the Saugatuck river will delay heavy traffic opening until legislative approval is obtained.

Westport Conn Hindeeport State Line Euo Saugatuck Southport State Highway Department Hasam Pavement Company of New Haven Sausatuck River

Tatem Testimony Seeks Divorce Over Bitter Fight

William H. Tatem testifies his wife Mamie disliked him and quarreled with him and neighbors. The Tatems married in Norwalk on December 5, 1915, and Mamie deserted in October 1918 for unknown parts. Two Norwalk witnesses corroborate, and Judge Jennings grants the divorce.

William H. Tatem Mamie Tatem Norwalk Jennings

Westport Y To Start New $250,000 M C A Building

Westport on June 2 B. Bedford a prominent local millionaire announced plans to begin construction of a new 250000 dollar M C A building. The project stalled earlier due to building conditions but is now set to be one of the finest structures in the state.

Westport B. T. Bedford

Japanese troops extend Siberian occupation report

Wire brief from Copenhagen says Japanese advance along the Manchurian railway and occupy positions in the Siberian maritime provinces. Also noted are a pair of balloon pilots landing after an eight hour mission over Lake Erie and a British MP dying after an express accident. Two Welfare Building meetings are scheduled for next week.

Copenhagen Siberia Moscow Kharb Siberian Cleveland James T. Neely James B. Jordan Army Baloon No. 5 Dover Village Here Lake Erie Ralph 3. Upson Detroit CG. G. Audrus Washington Concord Chesterfield England J. D. Reed East Nottingham Board of Charity Commissioners Municipal Garage Commission

Collective bargaining and arbitration in labor disputes

A call to write an essay supporting collective bargaining and arbitration as applied to labor union and employer agreements. Contest offers $60 prize for best essay and directs submissions to the Secretary of Bridgeport Typographical Union P.O. Box 845 by June 45.

Secretary of Bridgeport Typographical Union P.O. Box City of Bridgeport Secretary of

Valentino Case Focuses on Chaperone at Palm Springs

Pre liminary hearing today on Rodolpho Valentino charged with bigamy after marrying Winifred Hudnut in Mexicali on May 14 before finalizing a divorce from Jean Acker. Deputy DA Costella announced the defense starts Monday. Dr Floren White, claimed chaperone of the wedding party, is en route to Los Angeles to testify for the state.

Rodolpho Valentino Winifred Hudnut Mexicali Mexico Jean Acker J.P. Costella Thomas Lee Woolwine Floren Mansfield White Los Angeles San Bernardino Mountains White Valentino Palm Springs

Beardsley Park to Open Three New Holes Saturday

Capt. Dan Carten announces three new holes will open at Beardsley Park golf links tomorrow with Saturday play and a Memorial Day tournament drawing strong interest. A large field is also expected for Sunday open competitions as recruiting for Maks sport rises.

Beardsley Park

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