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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
1
A published essay argues eight hours of work for students is excessive, contending public schools push too much work too fast. It cites overwork dangers, habit formation, and the brain as a dynamo, while noting worry as a health factor. It references Judge Sabath and ship subsidy debates in America.
Two bicycle incidents reported yesterday involve Primo Cinotti and J B Berg. Cinotti struck 12 year old Jennie Campbell causing arm and leg abrasions near Clermont and Willow streets. Berg struck Anton Brock causing a bruised back and lacerations on the left arm. Brock was bitten by a nearby doctor while riding on Roxbury Stratford avenues.
In a four family home at 241 to 245 Newfield avenue two pairs of twins were born within one month. Leonard Burton and Norman David Engleman arrived May 22, Edith May and Arnold Lewis Risley on June 2. Bureau records mark it unique in city vital statistics.
Milford residents debate allowed dancing on Sundays after John G Bennett of Ansonia sought state permission for daily dancing at Oak Grove Casing. Police Board narrow vote opposed Sunday dancing while Bennett plans a town meeting referendum to let voters decide. The decision hinges on Supt Hurley in Hartford and local public sentiment.
Frederick Montano accused of abusing wife Alice Montambo of Stratford. Court files show she testified to repeated black eyes and disfigurement, leading to her divorce and custody of two minors. Montano reportedly jailed four times. judge Newell Jennings presided. Fireworks permits issued for three stands. city sidewalk stands require permits.
A U S mediation effort aims to resolve a week old strike at Wolf & Abrams clothing factory in West End. The Amalgamated Clothing Workers union seeks higher wages more cutters and reinstatement of members decried for union activity. John P Cremels arrived to meet with union officers and owners. talks continue with a possible union manufacturer meeting later today.
James C Dunn president and owner of the Cleveland American League club died this morning at six ten A M after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and three nieces. Burial will be in Marshaltown. Ban Johnson called him one of baseballs noblest club owners who was fair and loved by players and the public. A message from Chicago postponed the game between Cleveland and Washington.
William H. O Hara forgot about his wife after their New York wedding. The next day she arranged a meeting but he did not appear, later found in Cleveland with another woman. Sworn Cleveland testimony described a late night party stay and trolley ride showing the couple calling themselves married.
A witness for Mrs. Katie Isabelle Kirk testifies that she never saw Clark Nathaniel Kirk sober and recalls threats and profanity heard in their home. The Kirks, married April 4 1913, had no children and endured repeated abuse ending in a cruelty-based divorce granted by Judge Newell B. Jennings in Superior court.
Mrs. Marie Beadry Lele testified in Superior Court that after a health trip to Saratoga she returned to a broken home and learned her husband was living with another woman. She said they were married in 192, have a seven year old child, and she has cared for him since.
Washington June reports from the House Military Affairs Committee show three versions endorsing Henry Ford's 100 year lease of the Muscle Shoals nitrate and water power project. All favor Ford over other bidders and urge swift action with variations on including the Gorgas plant and terms.
City Attorney John A. Gornell Jr denied rumors that Joseph V. Connolly's resignation as garage clerk sparked a rift with Mayor Fred Atwater. The Garage Control Commission oversees the garage operations. Rumors suggest Connolly may join another city department while Michael Lucas, a Third District Democrat with a large Hungarian following, is discussed as a possible successor. The exact reason for the resignation request remains undetermined.
Rumors circulate at City Hall that a staff member will leave the City Engineer's office to make way for two new appointees. The last man in the office is claimed to be the one to depart, with Julius Greenapun named as a son of a prominent Democratic worker in Bastia slated for a position.
The traffic squad will wear summer uniforms for the first time, khaki trousers and leggings for motorcycle officers and blue trousers for others, paired with white shirts and black bow ties. Asst. Supt. Thomas H. Flood issued the order during Sept. Flanagan's absence for the Police Chiefs of America meeting in San Francisco.
Chicago reports indicate telegraphers about 81 000 may miss the next railroad labor board pay cut. Deliberations on regional conditions could delay orders. Earlier cuts totaled 110 million affecting 500 000 maintenance of way workers 400 000 shop employees and 350 000 clerks signalmen and other rail roles.
A 12 year old dubbed the embryonic bootlegger was arrested after trespassing in freight yards with a half pint of moonshine. He will appear before U S Commissioner Hugh J Lavery tomorrow morning. Prohibition agents seized a 10 gallon still at 98 Bowe Street Stratford and arrested the boy's father Vincent Groove. The case status and liability for the boy remain undetermined.
Washington reports say a diplomatic shake up accelerates as Italian ambassador Ricci departs for a夏 vacation amid criticism of the pending Republican tariff bill. French envoy Jusserand and British ambassador Geddes are also in line for recalls, with the State Department calling the incident closed.
British troops today occupy all Republican strongholds along the border as fighting is believed to be near end. Republicans crossed the line into the Free State. British forces did not pursue.
Report from Belfast describes assurances of British troop withdrawal as violence escalates. Snipers operate citywide while armored cars patrol streets and arrests are reported. A separate account notes a court hearing involving Frederick Squires and Helen Squires detailing domestic disputes and tensions surrounding wartime security.
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