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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
1
Montreal June 45 The American Federation of Labor pledged support to striking long shoremen on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in their fight for recognition and opposition to the open shop policy. C Anderson of New York said steamship firms refuse to arbitrate and hire strike breakers.
Hartford reports a two month nationwide drive to collect delinquent sales and luxury taxes led by 175 special revenue officers under Commissioner Williams. In Connecticut, Collector Walsh oversees efforts, with prosecutions and penalties up to 10000 dollars or one year imprisonment for wilful evasion. The United Church marks its 225th anniversary with a Fellowship Service featuring Rev A E Garvie of London as chief guest and speaker, in Boston for the International Congregational Council.
In Bristol Virginia June 15 a feud between the Fee and Terry families in Esserville erupted in a street gun battle. Fuert Fee and George Polly are dead. Dewitt Fee and a baby were seriously wounded while Tom and George Ferry suffered minor injuries. The clash followed the Fee brothers disarming a deputy sheriff, sparking Berry faction retaliation.
London reports Princess Elizabeth, eldest daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, is betrothed to Prince George of Sparta, brother of King Alexander of Greece. The rumor follows Constantine’s abdication on June 11 1917 and his sequence of succession. Prince George, born July 7 1890, is linked amid persistent rumors of Elizabeth’s marriages to European royals.
New York June 15 police inspector Dominick Henry was sentenced to two to five years in state prison for perjury. Indicted after alleging Assistant District Attorney James E. Smith sought a gambling partnership, Henry loses his thirty year police career. The judge offered leniency if he repudiates the perjury.
New York police arrest Benjamin Suerman on charges of receiving and selling $20,000 in securities stolen from a broker. Bonds bear handwriting by LeRoy Gardiner, a former messenger convicted in a $118,000 bond theft. Seized items recovered in Providence.
At a monthly Board of Commissioners meeting the Department of Health announced Englewood Hospital staffing additions. New physicians include Charles W Gardner Francis P Carrol surgeons Philip W Bill William H Curley and James D Gold George E Ober geriatologistsPhilip J Curran Edward R Roberts laryngologists and rhinologists Henry S Miles Daniel C DeWolfe ophthalmologists R D Fear assists in general work focusing on infant mortality and schoolchild health after graduating from Bridgeport Hospital and studying at Johns Hopkins University.
Five members of Mayor Wilsons vice squad testified in Probate Court today about the moral conditions at 8 French Street in the case seeking removal of Minnie Gallo, a minor, from Anna Comade as her guardian. A raider described seeing a young man leave a bedroom while the Comado woman emerged shortly after. The hearing proceeds to determine abuse and guardianship, with further testimony by Agnes Fitzpatrick to follow. The Comado woman claimed her name was Stephano, seeking to shield household goods from a deserted husband.
Wilmington Delaware June 15 three bodies recovered from the overturned submarine tender agle 25 off Newcastle last Friday night One is Eugene E Kendrick of Orlando Florida a mess attendant second class Another is Robert Reilly of Bridgeport Connecticut a second class seaman John E Darnt of Alexandria Florida also recovered in the river at Salem Ja Navy Yard notified a boat to be sent for the bodies Recruiting officers could not confirm Reillys enlistment at the local station and said records in New Haven may show enlistment from that station
A 17 year old was arrested in Fairfield avenue for breach of the peace after an egg throwing spree in a Brothers lunch room. The chef dodged three shots with a contortionist feat, but a fourth egg struck his trousers. He claimed the stunt was a prank. customers fled the eatery as the assault unfolded.
Ohio Democrats rally to back Governor James M Cox for president after Senator Harding's nomination. Former Ohio delegate James E Campbell prepares a circular letter to all Democratic delegates arguing Cox can carry Ohio and offers reasons for his nomination.
Bridgeport High School will award top honors to Miss Ethel Plummer as valedictorian and Miss Rose Siegal as salutatorian. Plummer, daughter of William F. Plummer, will also speak as a Barnum prize speaker. Siegal, daughter of Morris Siegal, has been active on the Debating team, Criterion board, and Players' club. The class day exercises featured Siegal as a lawyer.
Following the resignation of Joseph S. Goodwin as manager of the Bridgeport division, the local office was operating without a manager this morning. Chief Clerk Ryder handles routine business while major matters are managed from New Haven. The local office awaits a successor to Goodwin.
Overcome by heat, 58 year old Thomas Happle of 12393 Park Avenue collapsed at work in Coulter and MacKenzie blacksmith shop on Middle Street shortly after 8 this morning. He was taken home by ambulance driven by Harry V. Kennedy of Emergency Hospital.
William P. Kirk and Jeremiah Donovan, delegates from Connecticut's Fourth District, will attend the Connecticut delegation meeting at New Haven this afternoon. Mayor David B. Fitzgerald will open the session at Hotel Garde. Plans for the San Francisco trip will be finalized and tickets distributed.
Chicago June 15 Senator La Follette leads in the referendum vote among the 48 committee members as a potential presidential nominee. Party leaders claim support from La Follette Republicans farmers labor and the nonpartisan league. They do not expect Johnson or Borah to bolt the Republican ticket.
Fairfield County lawmakers met at the County Court House to pass the county estimates for the year starting October 1 1920 and levied a county tax of 182 540 to be apportioned by towns. They noted undebated county debt of 278 000 with only 18 000 in the sinking fund and discussed 100 000 needed for the Washington bridge.
John Gost aged 33 of Willow street was found lying in the street between Seaview avenue and Hallett street about 6 this morning. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital in a semiconscious condition with a fracture of the right wrist and possible crest of the bum. Dr Maxwell believes a vehicle strike caused the injuries. Witnesses recall he last was on Williard street and alcohol odor was noted.
Police hunt a man who arrived in Bridgeport last Friday in a New York stolen Hudson. He stayed at the M C A building on Main street and wore an army uniform. The vehicle was left at police HQ and the suspect fled after stealing clothes from a nearby room. Police advised New York authorities. car returned to New York, suspect still at large.
With his mother’s permission, nine year old William Sells of 32 Lumber Street was struck by a jitney bus in front of the Strand theatre on Main Street. He suffered a fractured right clavicle and cuts to his left arm, was treated at the Emergency Hospital by Dr. J A Maxwell, then moved to St. Vincent's Hospital. The driver was Giuseppe Brunetto of 729 East Main Street. The boy’s condition is not serious. New Haven, June 15. Uncertain weather with possible local showers tonight and Wednesday. Slightly cooler.
Washington June 15 Warren G Harding the Republican presidential nominee says he does not intend to resign from the United States Senate until his term expires March 4 He plans to file for re election in Columbus this week and notes no reason to retire The move keeps the GOP from losing a Senate margin and may allow him to serve if elected president in November with inauguration later that year Messages of support arrive from Henry Lane Wilson and Fred Bruml Knights of Pythias Ohio
Gus Kordi a 29 year old dishwasher was slashed ten times in an early morning attack outside a Spruce Street restaurant. He suffered scalp and neck wounds but is reported in stable condition at St. Vincent's hospital. Police pursue leads amid suspicions of a domestic triangle involving the husband, wife, and boarder.
Peter Smith 22 of 360 Fairfield avenue was riding east on Fairfield avenue about 9 this morning when his motorcycle collided with a westbound car near Park avenue. He was hospitalized by Bradford B Wildman of 2189 Fairfield avenue, driver of the striking car, and treated for abrasions of the right leg by Dr. B J Burns. Wildman said he turned from a standing car at Park and Fairfield and did not see Smith who had likewise turned from a standing car on the opposite side.
Judge John J. Walsh rules for Max Lehrer of this city against United Tailoring Company Inc of New York. After armistice and wool price drop, defendants notified goods were not as represented. Judgment for $186.93. Goods sold October 1918, payable in 60 days. February 1, 1919 notice refused payment. Also two machinemen Freeman H Burr and Joseph Welsch jailed for machine overloading. arraignment tomorrow.
Paul Le Blanc of 500 Dewey Street was lured by a man offering a good job. He was asked to deliver an envelope at the railroad station and was forced to surrender $23 and his gold watch and chain as security. The suspect disappeared after Le Blanc could not find the man at the station. Police have not located the offender.
Frank Cozza of Broad street failed to appear in City Court as his trial on a charge of violating Section 6379 of the State Statutes was continued until Saturday before Judge Frederic A. Bartlett. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson attended briefly. The beating allegedly by Lieutenant Fred A. Bozeman of the Burns squad in the vice squad rooms on June 5 was cited in proceedings.
Three further arrests followed the inquiry into the Andy Murray case. Ferris Taylor of Barnum and Bailey's winter headquarters Igva Alderman alias Mulligan of 1 Courtland Street and John Mullgan of the same address face charges. Bonds set at $1,000 each. cases adjourned until Saturday in City Court.
Paris reports the death of Madame Rejane a renowned French actress from pneumonia. She was 68 years old and had a 45 year stage career. In February she received the Legion of Honor Red Ribbon.
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