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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
11
A chaotic scene unfolds as a staged movie rescue on a East Ride porch attracts a real police officer who is outpaced by quick reacting film actors. A uniformed gentleman appears, savors the moment with a saber and American bravado, while onlookers and a camera crew capture the comedy of errors.
Historic note on U S artificial teeth as a major export. The French ban on import of such luxuries may affect a growing industry. U S led world output prior to WWI with claims of tens of millions in value and broad international demand from Russia to Japan.
Two judgments were recorded today in the Court of Common Pleas. In Mary Brown versus Charles BR Rhodes trespass and destruction of trees, Judge Walsh ruled for the defendant. In Ferdinand Jameson versus Ho Nev Whitestiles for a killing, Judge Jehu RR found for the defendant.
Miss Georgianna Bishop of Brooklawn and Mrs Quentin Feitner reach the final of the Woman's Metropolitan Golf Championship at Greenwich Country Club in June. Bishop defeated Miss Elizabeth Hardin today while Feitner beat Mrs C M Knight.
A new party named the Alliance Republican Democratic of Social Action and national reconstruction has 260 votes in the chamber of deputies. Senator Charles A. Jonnart of Das De Cal was elected its president. The platform opposes dictatorship, calls for France's reconstruction through unity and hard work, promotes class solidarity, and supports law and order with restricted strikes. No leaders seeking Miller's successor are included.
Patrolman Charles R Planz died early this morning at his home 780 Railroyd avenue after an extended illness. He joined the Bridgeport police department on June 1 1916 and is survived by his wife three children Arlene Ella and Frederick his father Philip and two sisters Mrs A W Pedten and Mrs Edward Lawlor of New Milford Conn Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
A Moscow wireless dispatch quotes an official Soviet statement claiming Bolshevik forces advanced again on the northern Polish front and pressed the enemy near Klee, with success reported on other sections of the line.
London reports United States singles champion William M. Johnston of San Francisco defeated M. J. G. Ritchie in the fifth round of the London lawn tennis championship today with a 6-2 win after a 2-6 start.
Authorities in Bt. Joseph MO searched for the identity of a young woman whose headless torso was recovered from a lake. The nude body was bound with wire and weighted with a weight, and police theorize the murder occurred away from the lake.
Returns are coming in slowly for special taxes due on automobiles theatres brokers pawnbrokers doctors and other places and persons payable on or before June 30 an Internal Revenue office announcement notes. An additional 25 percent tax will be levied on those who fail to comply.
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson attends a Washington conference of New England governors on the coal crisis. New England faces a coal shortage, especially soft coal, with much of it shipped abroad. meeting aims to devise a plan to secure fuel for factories to continue operating.
Washington June 17 Orders issued by the War Department set aside more than 6 608 motor vehicles for the national defense. The Motor Transport Corps will supervise distribution on approval of the militia bureau. The allocation includes 3 automobiles 3 652 trucks 48 tank trucks 1 952 motor cars 1 280 bicycles and 1 081 trailers.
Flora Taylor Young, Educational Director in Chicago, urges simple stylish dress for business. She cautions against georgette blouses and flashy outfits, noting dress influences women’s success in the business world. The dialogue underscores how appearance shapes professional notice and opportunities.
Donations from city merchants furnish the new Army headquarters on Etim street as furniture groceries and clothing are delivered. Two hundred plus shoes from Walk Over Boot Shop will be repaired for distribution. A Saturday program includes a band welcome parade and a concert at the Elks auditorium. Rev G H Beard denounces the use of gifts to promote lottery style fundraising and urges removal of his name from the Times ad.
The article reports that the Coughlin baby was believed abducted for revenge rather than ransom. Police chief Charles Eller cites a definite clue and expects results soon while the Coughlin family suspends direct contact with the abductors. Prices may rise after the current price cutting wave.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a magical ether discovery from Cincinnati. A few cents buys a tiny bottle to instantly numb and lift any hard or soft corn or toe corn without soreness. The copy claims it also removes calluses with no pain.
A special coach with Connecticut delegates will arrive in Bridgeport at 5 45 this afternoon from New Haven, boarding in Bridgeport and Norwalk with 38 officially selected travelers, including William P. Kirk and Michael Connery. The party will proceed to New York, then Buffalo and Niagara Falls, with 31 returning together and others detouring to the Pacific coast after the convention. Rail fares and expenses total between 15000 and 16000 dollars, averaging about 490 per person for the round trip.
An advertisement asserts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are genuine and proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges customers to buy only unbroken Bayer packages with full directions. Small tins of 12 cost a few cents, with larger packages available.
Sako and Mrs. Lombarda, arrested in Quincy last December for keeping a disorderly house and selling whiskey, were sentenced to six months and $100 fines on each count. Bonds were $300 on appeal. Police seek ties to a New York gang. Mrs. Lombarda’s son serves life for murder in New York. She remains in Massachusetts custody pending witness status.
Jackson Mississippi June 16 the Democratic state convention selected four delegates at large to the National Convention at San Francisco and adopted a rule requiring the delegation to vote as a unit but gave no instruction on candidates. They were urged to back planks supporting President Wilson the war effort the peace treaty and the League of Nations. Delegates include Senators John Sharp Williams Pat Harrison B G Humphreys and John A Tully Oscar G Johnson named National Committeeman. The convention denounced the Republican Senate for partisan moves against the League and criticized Democrats who oppose the administration or align with Republicans.
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