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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
1
A fragmented notice hints at a dramatic public dispute over a tomb and statue ownership. The language suggests personal protest and societal critique, touching on untouchability and a bloody shirt motif, with implications for divorce and business optics in America.
A Brooklyn widows mausoleum costing at least 25000 funded by Henry Wiesen estate leaves 100000 to his widow Elizabeth if she honors his wish. She built the tomb and statue. now seeks permission to sell them as she is impoverished. The piece moves through a collection of social notes including probate, caste issues, Harvard non discrimination, and comments on political and business figures, ending with musings on international relations and press leadership.
Lieut Haux of the police department will discuss the Bertillon system of fingerprints for identification at the Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner at the YMCA Banquet Hall Tuesday at 6 30 pm. Ralph Sprague chairs the committee expecting large attendance. Miss Leona Petruschell of Gemavenue is the guest of Mrs Agnes Bergman of 62 Hansonvenue.
May Osborne reports hearing a pistol shot Thursday night after the nine thirty train departed Westport. She describes hearing a shuffle, then a single shot while watching from her window. The death of Capt. Joseph P. Courtney, former aviator and IRS agent, occurred at Westport station at about 5 am, his dismembered body found by railroad police officer Vernon L. Godfrey. Mrs. Osborne recalls a tall athletic man talking to two men and a woman near the eastbound station before an argument, describing him as refined and well dressed in a dark suit and straw hat. (Continued on Page Six.)
New Haven report states widow Julia Griffin aged 40 died at Grace Hospital from an overdose of veronal taken while confined in jail. She had been jailed after being arrested for passing worthless checks. Earlier, she was at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane at Middletown where officials said she feigned insanity. It is alleged veronal was smuggled into the jail by a friend and she previously took a dose in the police lockup attempting suicide.
Joseph Ginsberg of 240 Adams Street was arraigned after traffic squad arrest for driving with improper rights and fined $2. John Stanwicz of Fairfield faced charges of operating a car without registration or licenses. he claimed he sent away for licenses. Judge Comley ordered $120 and costs on the first count and $5 on the second.
Superintendent Flanagan refused to provide any information on the whereabouts of Howard Smith. He said three men were detailed to work on the case and that no details could be released until he heard from them. He declined to say where the investigators had been sent or identify the men involved.
Coroner John J. Phelan exonerates Raymond H. Smith in the death of George Farkas, 44, who was fatally struck by Smith's car near Stratford Memorial Day. Witnesses testified Farkas dashed into the street to stop a trolley, sustaining a skull fracture and dying at Bridgeport hospital after losing consciousness.
Reports from Kirvine Texas say negroes in open revolt after the shooting death of Leroy Gibson and his brother Allie while resisting custody. Armed negroes are reported, with citizens hinting at asking Governor Neff to declare martial law and dispatch state rangers. Sheriff Mayo received calls from Dallas about riot squads ready to be sent to Kirvin.
Federal agents seized the ocean-going tug Ripple off Ambrose Light, Brooklyn, arresting 12 crew members after a gun battle that left nearly a score of launches fleeing with liquor. The tug, a former mine layer, had wireless contact with bootleggers and used fog to slip into the harbor before dawn.
Teddy Gerard in London travels to New York to escort the body of Barry Baxter an English actor known for juvenile roles Baxter had been connected to Miss Baker and delayed marriage to Allister McCormick Chicago heiress The report notes their engagement but lingering questions remain about the real motivation behind the necessary trip
State police and motor vehicle officials report a flood of voluntary inquiries from car owners about engine numbers amid a broad auto theft and tampering conspiracy. Applicants undergo review, and if approved a new factory number is assigned and affixed after police clearance, gradually narrowing the number of defaced engines in Connecticut.
Earl and George Downes of New Haven face a continuation of their hearing before U S commissioner Hush J Lavery on liquor law violations. A truck belonging to them was seized with 50 cases of beer, more than 2 percent alcohol, found by prohibition agents on Golden Hill street near the University club. The beer, labeled with various state brewery names, had no proper caps. The men, who were released on their own recognizances, admitted plans to dispose of the product in local saloons and refused to identify its origin. Local agents say city saloons are being flooded with contraband from New Haven and vow to curb transport.
In city court Judge Comley praised Patrolmen Zendher and McDonough for transforming the courthouse into a metropolitan space. He noted painted walls and ceilings, new linoleum, revarnished benches and seats, new chairs, window guards, and special press chairs marked for reporters. Court Officer Gerrity said transients will be shown these chairs are for the press.
The Relief Division of the Charity Department completed its final payoff, distributing a payroll of 12536 to enlisted men. The total marks an increase of about 4000 over last week, with a midweek adjustment noted as of Wednesday.
Belfast reports two more British warships the cruiser Wallace and a destroyer arrived to reinforce Ulster waters. Firing in streets since Friday sunset. one man killed as police fire on a mob trying to free a looter. Heavy artillery and howitzers arrive. planes yet to land amid troop movements near Enniskillen. Dublin cabinet discussions focus on British objections to the Irish constitution. Collins says not worried about war threats and will not return to London.
The disappearance of Howard Smith and an apparent $85,000 deficit spur a united Democratic caucus to order a sweeping investigation of city departments' business over several past years. Counsel may be retained to guide the procedure, with broader party support expected before Monday's council meeting.
The May report from the Welfare Building dispensary shows 2766 cases treated across clinics. 436 were current patients and 2340 return visits, with 388 Americans and 93 foreigners seeking treatment. 432 patients were locals, 4 from out of town, 135 over 16, 202 under. May had 202 more patients than April and 11 more ambulance calls. Most cases involved children injured at play and were typically slight. Assistant Superintendent Alex Morissey is expected to resume duties Monday morning after illness.
New Haven reports 350 public school teachers awaiting contracts for the year. The Board of Education has failed to agree on the status of 50 married women teachers. Bachelor women teachers have begun a campaign against their married sisters, arguing they lack positions after graduation from Normal School because the married teachers refuse to resign.
Judge John J. Keogh of the bankrupt court conducted a final creditors hearing in A. Fiy Bien Co a dairy products dealer. Creditors accepted a 40 percent cash composition after earlier rejection of a 20 percent offer.
Police report four traffic incidents due to slick roads in the city. One injury involved Clara Hilderbrand age 9 struck near Barnum Avenue by a Dodge delivery car sought by police. Injured girl treated and returned home. Others include a collision at Laurel and Elmwood avenues and damage to a Pleasure Beach Ferry dock stanchion. Police request information on the Dodge vehicle with Connecticut plate C-1188.
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