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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

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Great Britain Ready to War Against Turks

London reports Britain threatens war against Turkish Nationalists in Asia Minor with a fleet at Malta and troops in Mesopotamia. Premier Lloyd George is seen as pro Greece and hostile to Turkish Nationalists, as Paris notes the Turkish problem may come up at the Supreme Council meeting.

Great Britain Malta Lloyd-George Greece Mesopotamia London Asia Minor Daily Express Anatolia Lioyd-George Constantinople Angora Britain Black Sea Paris Supreme Council Pett Journal Erland Forthcomin

Local Yale honors include Bridgeport student Kiernan

Bridgeport man William Kiernan of 3682 DeKalb Avenue won one of three Second Grade Berkeley Prizes for Latin composition at Yale. Freshmen were eligible and other winners were William Joseph Flynn of Waterbury and Isador Robinson of Springfield. John Hamilton King of Willimantic won the Lu en Robinson prize for sophomore Latin proficiency.

Lutien F Robinson Yale

Postmasters Hold Annual Meeting at Pleasure Beach

The Connecticut Association of Postmasters holds its annual summer meeting at Pleasure Beach. Principal speaker Don C Seitz of the New York World and Postmaster Philip Troup of New Haven address the gathering. Postmaster General Will Hays cannot attend.

Connecticut Association of Postmasters Pleasure Beach Wilsoner Don C. Seitz New York World Philip Troup New Haven D. J. McCarthy Middletown Jo Edwin Smith Treasury Department Will Hays Frank J. Buckley Department Association

Routes Altered As Congress Avenue Bridge Closes

After midnight tonight and through Monday morning all traffic is diverted from the Congress Avenue bridge for extensive understructure repairs. Foot passengers and many vehicles use Stratford avenue and Grand Street bridges. New Haven and Barnum State cars rerouted via Barnum avenue to East Main and Stratford avenues. Brooklawn cars shift to Golden Hillom with Beardsley Park shuttle. North Bridgeport service rerouted to the Boston Avenue terminal at the General Electric plant to shorten headways during the emergency.

Congress Avenue Stratford Avenue Grand Street Connecticut New Haven and Barnum State Barnum Avenue Main Street East Main Brooklawn Beardsley Park North Bridgeport Boston Avenue General Electric Connecticut Company

Draw Sticks and Bridge Delays on Yellow Mill Opening

Early morning trouble at the Yellow Mill Bridge eased as it reopened to marine traffic. The John Glen and a tow of barges passed through in about fifteen minutes. Workers were late due to prior damage from a trolley incident weeks earlier. Crews reinforced and repaired the movable span, sidewalk, and concrete work, restoring service for the John Glen’s passage.

John Glen

Beatty Boy Killed In Accident By Greenwich Motor

Coroner John J. Phelan rules William Beatty ten of Greenwich died when struck by a machine operated by W J Price of 5 Gregge Street Greenwich. The boy scout was crossing to fetch a glove and did not hear the horn as the car came within 150 feet portantly.

John J. Phelan William Beatty Greenwich W. J. Price Gregge Street Price

Weather Outlook for New Haven Area

Fair tonight and Sunday and warmer days ahead. Cooler nights, with above average daytime temperatures and tranquil conditions for New Haven and vicinity.

New Haven

Fifty Families of Ex Service Men Get Food Supply

Fifty ex service men will receive a three day supply of food and clothing with a Sunday dinner, via Mrs. Crosby and her volunteers in Bridgeport. The effort uses City Hall Council chamber for storage and distribution as funds grow low and public aid is requested from local residents.

J. Crosby Crosby As City Bridgepofix

Four Die In Big Floods In Colorado

Four lives are known to be lost as unprecedented rains and floods sweep Colorado. Pueblo reports severe flooding with business district submerged, miles of land inundated, and property damage feared to reach millions. Roads, tracks, and communications were disrupted as volunteers aid displaced families and towns like Sterling, Loveland, Boulder, and Pueblo struggle to cope with rising waters. Authorities warn of further damage as reports continue to come in.

Denver Colorado Pueblo Arkansas Fountain Carl Willard Pawnee Creek Sterling Boulder Loveland Reyer

Potter New Day Agent Named for Northeast Prohibition Unit

June 4 1934 Prohibition Commissioner Kramer announced Elmer P Potter of Worcester Massachusetts as Federal supervising prohibition agent for the Northeastern department succeeding W J McCarthy who resigned The department covers all New England States Harold D Wilson of Wilmington Massachusetts named state prohibition director of Massachusetts succeeding Daniel P O Connel

Washington Kramer Elmer P. Potter Worcester Mass Northeastern W. J. McCarthy New England Harold D. Wilson Wilmington Massachusetts Daniel P. O'Connel

Jitney Rumor Panic Fades After Insurance Move Details

Panic spread in Bridgeport as word spread that jitneys were outlawed by a new provision. Hartford officials clarified the amendment requiring public vehicle owners to insure or bond to cover damages before any jitney could operate. The misreading caused chaotic searches of offices and legal offices before confirmation.

Bridgeport Ciy Jitneymen's Association Hartford House Commissioner of Motor Vehicles

England's labor war grows in Manchester mills

London June 4 Great Britain labor unrest expanded as 300000 to 500000 workers in Manchester cotton spinning and wearing mills quit over wage disputes. Mills imposed a 30 percent cut. Attempts at compromise failed as conferences dissolved. coal strike deadlock remains unbroken.

London Great Britain Manchester

Cork Lord Mayor Leaves Country as Stowaway

The Cork lord mayor who arrived in the United States as a stowaway has departed Ireland, per assurances given to the Department of Labor by his counsel and Assistant Secretary Henning. The departure follows formal statements to authorities today.

Cork United States Department Labor Henning

Times Exclusive: Net Slaying Story Sparks Massive Demand

Elwood B Wade presents George B Net murder tale as the Times yesterday published widely. Demand for extra copies surged as thousands sought the paper, with the press running to meet strong public interest.

Elwood B. Wade George B. Net Times Connecticut

Judge Banks Not To Retire From Politics

Judge Elmore S Banks of Fairfield remains undecided about leaving politics after a year in California. He plans to return to Fairfield and may resume leadership in town and county Republican circles. Banks, a longtime state senator from the 25th District, has served as probate judge, Meirfield Republican chairman, and House leader in six General Assembly terms. Born in 1866, he studied Yale and Yale Law, dedicating his life to Fairfield.

Judge Elmore S Banks Fairfield California Judge Banks Meirfield Fairfield Coun General Assembly Yale University Kentucky Yale Law School

Dempsey Carpentier Fray Not To Be Stopped By DOJ

Washington reports say Attorney General Daugherty will not interfere with the Dempsey Carpentier bout and will ignore appeals seeking government intervention. DOJ statements confirm no action to halt the fight. Other notes include Norwalk Masons cutting daily rates, painters accepting a 10 percent wage cut, prohibition officers reassessing medicinal beer demand, and local obituaries and lawsuits in Westport and Norwalk.

Washington Daugherty Department of Justice Norwalk Prohibition

Supt Flanagan Heads to Police Chiefs Convention

Sipt. Patrick Flanagan of the local police department will depart tonight for St. Louis to attend the annual national convention of police chiefs.

Flanagan ST. Louis Sipt Patrick Flanagan Police Chiefs

Favorable Bridgeport Tax Commission Bill Likely Passes

A report from the cities and boroughs committee to the General Assembly favored abolishing the single head tax commission in Bridgeport. Legislation carries strong legislative support while local interests opposing continued assessments apply pressure. Final action expected early next week.

General Assembly Committee On Cities and Boroughs Bridgeport House Senate

Thirteen Die in Dublin and Prison Riot in Belfast

Dublin reports thirteen killed in the past 24 hours including a Trinity College student shot while observing a machine. A bold attempt by three Republicans disguised as officers to seize keys sparked prison fighting in Belfast as guards fell back. In Limerick, Thomas Keane was executed by firing squad for arms possession and police attack involvement, amid prayers outside the barracks.

Dublin Trish Trinity College Sinn Fein Belfast Limerick Ireland A. 1 Thomas Keane Singlund Fiing Keany

Corbett Seeks Injunction Against Ouster at Inn

James E. Corbett seeks a Superior Court injunction to stop owner Helle B. Leonard from ejecting him from the New Town Inn where he has managed since February 11, 1920. He claims $2100 in necessary repairs and payment of taxes and insurance, and says the owner intends to sell. The petition also says a written agreement renews and contains an option to purchase.

Superior Court Helle B . Leonard Brooklyn N. C Newtown Inn James E. Corbett Corbett

Constables Sued for False Arrest in Westport

Hyman Lepozsky of Westport files in Common Pleas for 1000 dollars alleging Constables John Mulhaley and Michael Dominick forcibly entered his home on April 22 and restrained him with handcuffs after a struggle, causing a fractured shoulder and an unwarranted arrest.

Hyman Lepozsky Westport Common Pleas Court John Mulhaley Michael Dominick

Prepayment Phone Stations In Bridgeport

The Southern New England Telephone company plans to install up to date equipment at all local pay stations. The new device speeds service by allowing users to deposit coins and request a number. if lines are busy or no response occurs, the coin is automatically refunded.

Southern New England Telephone Company New York City Bridgeport

Delegates Count Ballots On Connecticut Wage Question

Delegates from 14 units representing 11 divisions in Connecticut conduct a ballot count at Pogies hall New Haven to gauge sentiment on the company wage proposition. John J Toohey reports for the men. Results not yet known by noon with differing regional opinions and a parallel to last year when a 10 percent increase was accepted after arbitration.

Connecticut Company Pogies Crown Street New Haven John J. Toohey Lopeeees Hartford

Gratitude For Times Published Statement From His Execution

A widow praises the Times for printing her husband Elwood's statement calling it a partial vindication and recounts visiting Governor Lake and meeting the woman blamed for his death. She hoped for a reprieve until the end and recalls their first meeting. She also condemns burning letters from Ethel Nott to her youthful husband and questions why Elwood was executed before Nott's trial finished.

Times Elida Bedell Elwood Gov. Lake Ethel Nott

Wade speaks on Elwood confession in Nott case

Mrs. Mary Seery Wade voices cautious relief at Elwood’s confession being public while lamenting failed reprieve hopes. She notes Morgan’s prior disclosure to Elwood before execution, stresses her family’s suffering, and praises Wade’s fortitude amid the tragedy and media scrutiny.

Elwood Mary Seery Wade George B. Nott Times Frederick KH. Morgan Wade

Why Wade's Confession Was Not Used In Court

The Times reports Elwood Wade's pre execution statement about Mrs Nott and why it could not be admitted. A leading lawyer cites constitutional confrontation rights and the voluntary nature of Wade's declaration to his counsel as reasons for inadmissibility, noting absence of defense cross examination.

Elwood B. Wade Wade Axaint

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