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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
1
A fragmented list of headline phrases appears to mix literary and bizarre topics. It mentions a character named Jason, a comparison between a man and a sheep, a reference to Hohenzol Jern, and a note about speed intoxication affecting court action along with ether removal. The readable material is sparse and undefined.
The piece blends mythic travel and colonial notes with glimpses of early 20th century science. It laments gold fleece obsession, cites leaders like Prince Sigismund Hohenzollern, and muses on Marconi and ether theory while closing with Miss Georgianna Bishop’s golf victory over Mia Charles Porter at Brooklawn Country Club.
Ward, son of a Ward Baking Company magnate, confessed to killing Clarence Peters and pleads not guilty to first degree murder as Westchester indictment seeks trial. Ward’s lawyers urge immediate trial or bail, while prosecutors push for jurisdiction and possible Septem ber arraignment amid related conspiracy and patent cases.
Joseph N. Connolly, who resigned as clerk at the Municipal Garage, was to report to the Public Work department yesterday. He will fill the vacancy created by Philip Brady, appointed to succeed him, though Brady’s duties have not yet been reassigned. Mayor Atwater and Public Works Director Coughlin will inspect new pavement early next week, expecting satisfactory penetration results.
New York June 18. The last message from Peggy Thompson 23 who killed herself by jumping from a six story building expressed faith in a future life. The note to her sister in law spoke of love for John and promised daily presence wherever she goes, ending with Sorry to bring this trouble on you end John.
June 16 New York report describes a major blaze at Arverne leafing three boroughs firemen in dramatic rescues. Thirty blocks of bungalows burned demolishing about 60 homes and rendering 20 000 people homeless. Property damage estimated at 5 million. One orphan asylum attic building saved. Soldiers were stationed at the scene with orders to shoot potential looters.
In a June 16 statement by Arthur D. Prince Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts, Masons oppose the Ku Klux Klan and warn members against joining. Prince notes the Klan’s growth and urges adherence to Masonic obligations, distancing the craft from the movement.
Tax official Edward A. Drew reports a man posing as an outside tax collector roaming the city to collect back taxes. The impostor, thought to be named Alberti, has a list of arrears and issues temporary receipts later replaced with permanent ones. Police will watch for the impersonator as two other fake collectors named Finn and Neary are connected to the office.
A state special relief commission report states the city gained 204 500 in public improvements from a 300 000 relief fund. Unemployed workers were paid 30 cents an hour for nine hours daily five days a week, with weekly earnings of 13 50. The city could raise money on short time notes at six percent. Previously relief work was run by the Charity department and paid suppliers with orders rather than cash. Workers built parks highways and municipal buildings. critics say some did not work, but the report notes many ex service men sought aid and only 150 were employed.
Mrs. John M. Longyear Jr will share part of the vast wealth of the late John M. Longyear Sr. who died in Brookline Massachusetts. Reports said the copper magnate left none to his son but others claim the estate includes millions.
Erwin A Morse son of Charles W Morse was discharged from custody by Justice Siddons of the District Supreme Court. The ruling followed a habeas corpus petition challenging removal to New York to face an indictment for fraudulent use of the mails. The court found the commissioner’s refusal to allow Morse to offer evidence violated his constitutional rights.
Judge Wolfe of the Superior Court issues a peremptory order commanding Rob bert Turney John Albright Richard Stanton Ralph Sherwood Walter Keeling EB Mills Tomlinson and Vito Beneditti to convene a meeting within 30 to 45 days to set a date for a re election. Failure to comply will lead to contempt arrests and ends rumors of imminent resignations. The councilmen cannot resign until they comply.
Mary H Munn formerly Mary Randall gains a divorce from Lewis R Munn after a 1918 marriage and later adultery with Harriett Sherman. Judge Newell Jennings grants the divorce on grounds of adultery and change of name. Bertha Wheeler ages 35 from 38 Savoy street treated for a neck bite at Emergency hospital by Dr A B Margulis.
Miss Anna Napoli of Waterbury begins duties in the bacteriological laboratories of the health department this morning. A Brown University graduate, she previously conducted research at Brown’s university laboratories and earned her M A this year. ARREAR TAX BILLS SENT. Bills for arrears from ward A. Drew's office dispatched yesterday and today. The years 1892 to 1903 inclusive are covered and bills from 1394 to 1921 inclusive are listed.
Judge Newel Jennings disposed of more than ten divorce cases at noon. Max Zetomer was granted divorce on desertion and alleged infidelity from Chala Kotokowski Zetomer of Russia, who refused to join him in the United States after 70 years of marriage. Agnes Webster Campbell was also granted divorce from Nelson Gilbert Campbell on habitual intoxication and cruelty following years of marriage and an incident during Christmas 1920.
Robert J. Stevenson was granted a divorce on desertion from Augusta F. Stevenson. He left in March 1914 citing her dislike of his church activities and notes he taught Sunday school. She struck him with a pocketbook once, forcing him to miss church. They married in 1908 in Jersey City. Stevenson, older by twenty years, now lives at 588 Main Street.
Stevens Press received the contract for printing the Municipal Register, with 536 pages and about 2.66 dollars per page plus 350 dollars binding, totaling 1175 dollars for the job. Sherwood Press won the City Manual printing contract at 250 dollars, with about 160 pages at 1.83 dollars per page, while Buckingham Press bid 357.50 dollars and other bidders included Clayton Press, Connecticut Press, Srewer and Colgan.
The Common Council sent matters to the Sewer Commission at its last meeting, but the mayor is withholding an expected appointment. A board member will retire and another is to be appointed, with speculation that the commission may be dissolved.
Washington June 6 the administration's ship subsidy bill advances with a provision banning intoxicating liquor sales on United States Shipping Board vessels. Republican leaders seek votes for the bill by concessions to prohibition allies. Howse aims to pass the measure immediately, even amid controversy over board liquor sales. Edmonds proposes a new provision making it an offense for any ship to sell liquor within three miles of shore. Poston June 1%- New US Shipping Board steamer President Adams arrives New York on maiden voyage to Europe. bar opens and closes around pilot transfers with liquor prices reported. Washington June 18 the liquor rules prompt legal questions on three mile limits and federal authority, with Justice Department officials weighing interpretations of government liquor sales aboard ships.
Stewart, a cadet at West Point, died when his auto was hit by a Pennsylvania railroad train on a grade crossing near Allaire New Jersey A woman companion escaped by jumping from the car The locomotive traveling about 60 mph overturned two passenger cars derailed but stayed upright at Allaire on May 9 6 et 1
Mrs. Ketchert of 109 Columbia Street was found in a pool of blood with a deep throat wound this noon. Neighbors heard screams and alerted an ambulance. Dr. F J O'Brien rushed her to Bridgeport Hospital where she remains in critical condition. Friends see no apparent motive for self harm.
Mayor Atwater announced plans to ask the next legislature to authorize a bond issue for completing East Washington avenue Bridge. Bridge work stalled by lack of funds to lay piers and foundations. Penn Bridge Company plant reports completion of a draw bridge. June 29 set for accepting Henry Setzer Memorial Bridge at Beardsley Park. Alderman LaVery to head committee. Police report Franklin street home break-ins by two men described as key workers. $2,000 in clothing jewelry and money stolen. children's banks looted.
Farne of Italian parentage and Lillian Herbert of French parentage married September 5, 1911 in Blifsford. They lived on Koswith Street where Mrs Farne left daily for long hours, returned briefly, then departed again. Desertion continued from January 1919 onward. Farne’s mother testified via interpreter supporting his claim. Judge Newell Jennings granted a divorce on desertion grounds.
Dublin reports Ireland's Free State conducts its first free election while the new constitution grants expanded political liberty. Early polling shows disorder as Sinn Fein factions and Republican Brotherhood members engage in political clashes. De Valera is absent, with expectations of attacks if defeated. turnout projected well below full participation.
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