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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1921

Page

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Sims Defies Department To Muzzle Him

London. Rear Admiral William S Sims U S N defied the Navy Department to muzzle him after a luncheon where he said he would continue speaking his mind. He disputed charges of un-American views and asserted he tells the truth as he sees it, noting the Sinn Fein speech incident drew Secretary Denby’s cable demanding explanation.

London William 8. Sims Navy Department Secretary of the Navy Denby Washington Jackass Admiral Sims

Income Tax Man Catches Lou Bogash

The famed boxer Lou Bogash faced Uncle Sam’s income tax men over unpaid taxes. He agreed the issue, settled by writing a check for 400 dollars after a brief discussion with Joe Smith, while Fairfield County Bar Association dropped motions against Charles A Smythwick, with a two week window for a formal answer.

Fon Borash Lou Bogash Uncle Sam Income Tax Department Treasury Joe Smith Fairfield County Bar Association Charles A. Smythwick

Another Clue Is Exploded In Stratford Kid Case

Norfolk police have not acknowledged a letter sent to George Moore claiming to be from missing Stratford boy John Kenneth Moore. Officials doubt the letter’s authenticity, noting different handwriting and suspect a hoax to solicit money.

Norfolk John Kenneth Moore Stratford George Moore Kenneth

Hine Starts On Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Percey Hine left Woodmont Milford yesterday for a six weeks tour of California and other western points Mr Hine is sales manager for StevensDuryea Automobile company with headquarters in Springfield Mass He has long experience with Locomobile Hare s Motor Corp and other firms in the field

Percey Hine Woodmont Milford California Hine Stevens-Duryea__ Automobile company Chicopee Falls Mass Springfield Hines Locomobile Company Hare Hotor Corporation

Warner's Working 48 Hours in Bridgeport Plants

Warner Brothers local corset factories run near full force at 48 hours weekly. About 2,000 workers employed with sufficient orders to sustain 48 hours for a considerable time. The company denied reports of any lay‑offs.

Bridgeport Warner Brothers Company Kepp

Martial Law Rules Made More Severe In Pueblo Flood

Arrival of federal troops to aid the National Guard and Colorado rangers marks a step toward normal conditions after a disastrous flood. Martial law rules are tightened. The Red Cross now handles relief work and rebuilding under civilian committee. Death list stands at 47 with 130 missing.

Pueblo Colo National Guard Colorado Rangers Red Cross

Governor Lake Main Speaker At Graduation

Worcester Massachusetts June 10 Governor Lake of Connecticut member of the class of 1899 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute was the principal speaker at its commencement today Howard S Carpenter chemical engineer Advansd Geerces invtnded Waterbury Connecticut Paris June 10 Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan who has been visiting here for several days left Paris at noon today for Brussels virtually decided on Representative Charles R Davis of Minnesota to succeed Rep James W Good Iowa who announced today his resumation to chairman of the House Appropriations Committee

Worcester Mass Governor Lake Connecticut Worcester Polytechnic Institute Advansd Geerces Howard S. Carpenter Waterbury Conn Paris Crown Prince Hirohito Japan Brussels Charles R. Davis Minnesota James W. Good Iowa House

Two Men Hired as Spirits Kill Publisher's Husband

New York publisher Dan F. Kaber died after an incident sparked by two foreigners hired by his wife to pose as ghosts. Mrs. Kaber, who consulted a medium for guidance, planned to change his attitude, but the staged night visit led to a fatal stabbing during a struggle. She reportedly refused to pay the actors after the funeral, claiming they failed to fulfill their role.

New York Dan F. Kaber Lakewood Kaber New York Evening World Today Christensen Raber

New Minister of War Appointed in Tokyo

Tokio June 10 reports Lieutenant General Hanzo Yamanashi has been named minister of war to replace Lieutenant General Giiuchi Tanaka who resigned.

Tokio Associated Press Hanzo Yamanashi Giiuchi Tanaka

Tilden Enters Hospital Before London Championship

William J. Tilden of Philadelphia, International Tennis Singles champion, was admitted for treatment of a back abscess. The illness could keep him from competing in the London Tennis championship at Queen's Club next week.

London William J. Tilden Philadelphia Queen’s Club

Rotary Delegates Arrive in Liverpool for Edinburgh Meet

Five hundred Rotary club delegates from the United States reached Liverpool aboard the Caronia for the International Convention in Edinburgh. They were greeted by the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and Liverpool Rotarians before departing for Edinburgh prior to noon.

Liverpool Rotary United States Edinburgh Caronia

Charlot Reaches Port After Iceberg Collision

The American freight steamer Charlot arrived at St Johns New found land after a collision with an iceberg. Captain Albert Rhea and his crew battled through the night to stay afloat and reach port.

St. Johns, N Charlot Albert Rhea

Cannot Show Increase In Employment In Bridgeport

Industrial records for Bridgeport show building activity but not enough to meet housing demand at moderate rents. May employment fell 3.5 percent with 732 more unemployed than April. Connecticut cities did not report rising employment with New Haven showing a 15.9 percent drop and Waterbury a 27 percent decline.

Bridgeport Connecticut New Haven Portland Ore Port Waterbury

Liner Bouboulina Sunk by Mine With 240 Lost

A Athens dispatch reports the liner Bouboulina struck a mine off Smyrna in the Aegean Sea and sank quickly. Only two persons saved as two hundred forty perished in the disaster aboard the small steamer of about 1590 tons. The ship carried the Greek flag and was en route when the mine struck.

London Athens Smyrna Aegean Sea

Yale Dean to address nurses at Bridgeport event

Coroner's inquest into five year old Mary Novak's death from injuries after being struck by a Bryant car near South Park Avenue and Gregory Street is ongoing. Gerald Bryant faces manslaughter charges as witnesses, including traffic officer Harry Beardsley, describe the crash and Bryant's attempts to avoid the child. Nurses from Bridgeport Hospital Training School will receive diplomas at a service in United Congregational Church, followed by a reception at 200 Mills Hill Avenue with Murray's orchestra.

S. Gerald Bryant John J. Phelan Mary Novak Columbia Street Bryant South Park Avenue Gregory Street Traffe Squad Harry Beardsley Park Avenue Oak Novak Littleirl St. Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport Hospital Training School United Congregational Church Elmer Beardsley John ‘Patuzzi Heardsley Wm. Horace Day Milton Charles Winternitz Yale Medical School Summer Simpson Kathleen and Minnie Finkie Bridgeport Josephine Marie Carey Danbury Alva Elizabeth Ringstrom Esther A. Anderson Edna G. Davis Ridgefield Margaret P. Mahon South Norwalk Edith ML Summers Newtown Helen ¥. Rudine Katherine FL Lawler New Haven Beatrice Webb Anita Gratiari Doris L. Bunting Helen B. Hunt Norwalk Esie Wilhelmina Burshart Ruth Hancock Suffield Mills Hill Avenue Murray

Neighbor Averted Murder in Fairfield County Hearing

Ada May Osman won a divorce from Richard Alliger Osman after testimony that her husband threatened her life and struck her repeatedly since 1917. Samuel Day of Redding, a carpenter, intervened during a violent kitchen argument last summer, knocking and entering the kitchen to halt the assault.

Fairfield County Samuel Day Redding Ada May Osman Richard Alliger Osman Day Osman Danbury New York

Bridgeport Mirror Manufacturing Company Incorporated

A certificate of incorporation filed with Town Clerk C. E. Winton establishes Bridgeport Mirror Manufacturing Company. It is formed to manufacture and sell wholesale and retail mirrors wind shields and automobile defectors with capital stock of 500 shares at 100 each totaling 50000. Incorporators are Joseph B. Melsty Michael Philbin and William Kiabr.

Bridgeport Mirror Manufacturing Company C. E. Winton Joseph B. Mels Tey Michael Philbin William Kiabr

Hootch Proves Strong Stuff at Bridgeport Dock

A man from the Commercial house named Joe Lavaka drank moonshine in Bridgeport and went wild. He toppled a patrolman and was taken to Hillside Hospital by ambulance for observation after being restrained on Wall Street Dock.

Bridgepor Joe Lavaka Commercial Wall Street Jos Joseph Ateaney Lavaka Hillside Rome

Dr Bresnahan To Address Insurance Men In Bridgeport

The Connecticut Life Underwriters Association will hold its last meeting of the season tomorrow afternoon at the Stratfield hotel in Bridgeport. Dr John Bresnahan superintendent of Bridgeport Hospital will discuss The Hospital As a Community Asset. He will outline the value of a hospital and its efficiency in service. The Bridgeport Hospital directors are invited to attend at 2 pm, along with others interested in the hospital or public charitable institutions.

Connecticut Life Underwriters Association Bridgeport Stratfield Hotel John Bresnahan Bridgeport Hospital Bresnahan American College of Surgeons of Chicago

Soviet Offers Pacific Bases to United States

Soviet proposes two naval bases on Kamchatka and near Vladivostok in perpetuity in exchange for full commercial relations with Soviet Russia. The offer was revealed by Earle C. Reeves and Washington Vanderlip after negotiations in Russia. Bases would give U S Pacific access. one base near Kamchatka's southeastern coast and another near Vladivostok with potential air base. Continuous diplomatic maneuvering followed a British inquiry by H Wells, including a temporary frontier detention. Continued on Page Two.

Kamchatka Vladivostok Russia Earle C. Reeves I. N.S London Siberian United States Pacific America U.S Washington D. Vanderlip Los Angeles Calif Vanderlip Mr. Vand Moscow Nds Senator Lodge Washie Harbors Vatacha Astern Kamchatkaris Vanderip Lo Nicola Lenine H. Wells Siberia Avatcha Bay Yeso North Pacific Japan Amur Golden Bays Japan Sea

Soviets offer two Siberian naval bases for trade

Washington confirms Moscow proposed perpetual U S access to two Pacific bases at Avatcha Bay and Vladivostok in return for resuming commercial ties. The offer was relayed by an unofficial spokesman for Premier Lomine and not officially transmitted.

Hoffman Denied Decree in Milford Divorce Action

Judge Joel H. Reed recommends denial in the divorce case filed by Grover Hoffman of Shelton Avenue Devon Milford against his wife Genevieve Carman Hoffman who resides at the W. C. A. on State Street.

Joel H. Reed Grover Hoffman Shelton Avenue Devon Milford Genevieve Carman Hoffman State Street

Mexican clash over U S conditions on Article 27

Mexico City reports that Mexico rejects clauses two and three of the American State Department conditions for recognition. Mexico insists on its right to make its own laws and says retroactive laws will not be accepted. Washington meanwhile says Dever is not on an official government mission.

Mexico City Mexico Washington Elmer Dover Harding Obregon White House Dever

Blood donors rally as 372 volunteers step forward

In Cleveland Ohio on June 16 an appeal for blood donors to help Mrs David Wilson after a Caesarian delivered twins drew 372 volunteers from the 500 on duty with the Cleveland fire department. Three donors were found suitable and Charles L Trinkner won the coin toss to determine accepted donors. The story also notes a Japan disarmament briefing urging U S Britain talks.

Cleveland Cleveland Fire Department David Wilson Charles L. Trinkner

Vote to Increase Capital Stock East End Realty Corp

At a stockholders meeting at 1533 Boston avenue East End Realty Corp unanimously voted to raise capital stock to 1,530,000, issuing 17,090 shares at 90 dollars par. Chauncey B. Garvey Joseph F. Dempsey and Walter K. Earle filed the required papers with Town Clerk Winton.

East End Realty Corporation Boston Avenue Chauncey B. Garvey Joseph F. Dempsey Walter K. Earle Winton

Bishop Case To Be Heard In Open Court

Judge John J. Kelloge ruled in Sunertor Court that the divorce action of West Bishop against William D. Bishop would be heard in its regular open court sequence. Attorneys clashed over delays caused by Jacob Klein’s Detroit absence and a committee hearing, but the judge declined a special referee.

West Bishop Willian D. Bishop John J. Kelloge Sunertor Court Sespm Jacob Klein Bishop Detroit John Smith

East Side Plans Special Bargain Day Parade

East Side Plan Special Bargain Day aims to boost sales with a large street parade through the business district. The East Side Business Men's association, a comparatively new but lively group, approved both a parade and a day of reduced prices within a few weeks. a committee will arrange a fife and drum corps to lead the parade and full details will follow.

Plano East Side Theast Side

Post Will Take Action on Death Of Commander

Commander Albert J Merrittside issued a call for a special meeting of the Harry Congdon post on Monday night. American to ton, for which resolutions expressing regret over the untimely death of National Commander Frederick Galbraith will be adopted.

Albert J. Merrittside Harry Congdon Post Frederick Galbraith

Failure to Identify Attell May Shatter Black Sox Case

The eight Black Sox defendants in the 1919 World Series scandal faced a possible collapse as Samuel Pass failed to identify Abe Attell in New York as the alleged ringleader. Officials said Pass’s testimony undermines the state's key case, after June 10 dismissal was reported. Indictments rested largely on Pass evidence.

Attell Sox Black Sox Chicago Samuel Pass Young Sales Abe Attel New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Department Lou Bogash Smythwick Warner Mich Robert G. Woodside Veterans of Foreign Wars Frederick W. Jalbraith American Legion Late Telegraph News Tilden Novak Girl Mirror Company Has Incorporated Dr. Bresnahan Soviet Russia Lonine Hoffman Oraska Post
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