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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1921

Page

2

Yale Inauguration Starts Yale Inauguration Week at Yale New Haven

In New Haven on June 18 Yale’s commencement week opens with the formal induction of James Rowland Angell as the fourteenth Yale president, succeeding Arthur T. Hadley who retires as President Emeritus. The program includes Hadley’s farewell sermon, Yale in China, and various reunions and concerts.

New Haven Yale James Rowland Angell Arthur T. Hadley Yale Dramatic Association Yales Hadley Woolsey Hall Fraf Harry Jepson China Yale Taw School Corporation Banjo Club Lumni Imadre Angell Taff John W. Davis Great Britain Yate Clereyman Arthur ‘Twining Hadley

Questioning Ceremony Legality in Local Nuptials

A couple wed at the Inn with M Fiske officiating. Officials at Harstrom school probe the ceremony's legality. Greenwich reports five days’ notice waived for out of state parties without parental consent for a young bride under age.

M. Fiske Chicago Harstrom School Greenwich Ace

Wide mix of quotes and notices from Times page

A collage of remarks and notices including public health slogans from the U S Public Health Service about washing hands and avoiding holes, names such as Louis M Notkin, and items on oil price cuts at Oil City Pennsylvania, Cambridge University golf team travel, New York State Rankers Association meeting in Atlantic City, salary cuts at South Penn Oil Co, a U S Court of Claim ruling on copper purchases, House voting on army size, Rotary International leaders, and insurance exchange reforms announced by the Buffalo association with Times advertising note.

United States Court of Claim Washington L. Vogelstein & Co House Senate Buffalo Association of Fire Insurance Underwriters New York Fire Insurance Exchange E. H. Sixison Lockwood

First Link In Fairfield Truck Road Aims For New Route

Plans to estimate costs for a new Fairfield road proposed as the first link toward a trunk route between New York and Boston. The road would start at Grasmere farm gates, cross Ash Creek, pass Hoyle’s Corner, shorten auto trips, reduce trolley conflicts, and affect little property while benefiting Grasmere residents near Bridgeport.

Fairfield New York Boston Grasmere Farm Ash Creek Hoyle's Corner Fairfield Center Akroush Grasmere Bridgeport Pairield

Miners Press for National Action After Settlement Rejected

London reports the miners union executive proposes all affected trades unions meet miners to pursue national action. A general strike is implied as they seek steps to secure the 10 million pound government wage subsidy. Prime Minister Lloyd George insists the offer will not remain open beyond tonight.

London A. P Miners’ Union Today Waza Frank Hodges Lloyd George Hodges

Think Panama Will Accept White Award

Washington reports Panama has not yet agreed to accept the White awards base for settlement of the Costa Rica boundary dispute. A State Department briefing said conversations between Secretary Hughes and Panama's foreign minister M Haray stress the U S insistence on Panama's acceptance and officials believe Panama’s government will comply.

Washington Panama Costa Rica State Department Hughes M. Haray America Parras

Mollan will retire as Bridgeport shoe leader

Veteran retailer Mollan announces closing his Main street shoe store as rents soar. He laments high asking prices, noting the lease ends this summer and he may seek a highly specialized location or quit retail altogether after a long career beginning in 19th century Bridgeport. He has also served as president of the Connecticut State Board of Fisheries and Game for eight years.

Henry Gardiner Button Fairchild Molns Couch & Baldwin H. Ayres H. N. Ayres Bridgeport Mollan Shoe Store Washington Avenue Main State Streets Park Avenue Wheeler & Wilson and Howe Connecticut State Baard of Fisheries and Game Millan Mola

Queen Mary to accompany King George to Belfast

Betfast June 18 with announcement that Queen Mary will accompany King George on his Belfast visit for the Northern Ireland Parliament opening next Wednesday. The Wings and Queen will be escorted from England by two Merit cruisers a flotilla leader and nine destroyers. Henry Abett of 1152 Hancock Avenue was fined 50 dollars with sentence suspended after being arrested for peering through windows on Linwood Avenue Thursday night.

Betfast Queen Mary King George Belfast Parliament of Northern Ireland Wings Queen England Henry Abett Hancock Avenue Linwood Avenue

Obituaries of Maloney Keane Dutton Merrick Gray O'Toole Willis

Obituary notices record multiple local burials including Anna Sulivan Maloney wife of John J Maloney buried from Beardsley street and Blessed Sacrament church with the mass by Rev Dr Duggan Interment at St Michael's cemetery Also SUSAN E KEANE wife of John Keane buried from Sanford Place with a solemn high mass and chimes at the church and pallbearers named FANNY M HOWARD DUTTON widow of Alpheus D Dutton buried in Mountain Grove cemetery MARGARET MERRICK of Stratford Avenue died last Thursday funeral private Interment Mountain Grove GERTRUDE M GRAY of 7 Crescent Avenue to be buried from home Interment Lakeview cemetery JAMES P OTOOLE buried from Louis B Richards parlor and St Anthony's church LEWIS CURTIS WILLIS buried from 2925 Main Street Park burial.

Anna Suliavan Maloney John J. Maloney Rome Beardsley Street Blessed Sacrament Church Dugsan Dr. Landry Shaughensey Joseph J. Clabby Miss Sulliver Miss Sulliver Assisted By the Entire Choir Under Leadership of Mr. J. Gratton Vincent Coleman Edward Ness Miles Milton Thomas Griffin George Hughes Wiliam Dinan St. Michael's Cemetery Duggan Landry Susan E. Keane John Keane Sanford Place St. Augustine's Carch James B. Nihil James F. Barrett Hartford J. Bowen Joseph A. Ganley John ©. Lynch F. K. Weber God James Keane John F. Keane Spencer Sheahan Vincent Keane Frank Dunschmidt Albert Dunschmidt James B. Nihill J. O'Brien Fanny M. Howard Dutton Alpheus D. Dutton Mra Myron W. Graves Southampton Mass Read Memorial Mountain Grove Margaret Merrick Fred Merrick Stratford Avenue Fred Robert Arthur Louise Mabel Merrick Richard Kelly Mra Merrick Mountain Gorge Cemetery GERTRUDE M._ GRAY Mary FE William J. Gray Crescent Avenue Lakeview Cemetery James Patrick O'Toole Louia BK. Richards St. Anthony's Church Lewis Curtis Willis Main Street Mary E James Cook Bunnell Street Burial Park Cemetery Merrick Margaret Fred R. C. Merrick St. Joseph's R. C Automobile Cortese Mt. Grove Cemetery

Americans Win First Polo Match Before Royal Box

Kans led growth, scoring two goals in each of the fifth to seventh periods as Americans and British teams faced a 10,000-strong crowd. Royal arrivals included King George and Queen Mary, with cheers and national anthems as ponies parade preceded a tense polo bout.

Kans Queen Alexandra King Alfanso Spain Prince of Walls Royal Box King George Queen Mary

Steel mills face wage and price cuts across New England

The American Tube and Stampine company in New Britain and Stapley Works Worcester Mass., along with New England pressed steel works, follow steel market trends. A 15 percent salary cut in Pittsburgh and Youngstown areas exists, but the local plant remains shut. Unskilled labor can be hired for $1 a day, signaling dire conditions in Bridgeport. The Tube has not cut salaried rates, but many workers were let go or reduced to part time.

American Tube & Stampine Company Stapley Works New Britain New England Pressed Steel Works Worcester Mass New England Steel Corporation Pittsburgh Youngstown Bridgeport Salex

Blood donors among 52 patrolmen taping to aid wounded officer

Fifty two patrolmen offer their blood in a public gesture while the department votes a $1000 reward for information on the unidentified shooter of Patrolman Tierney. At St Vincent's hospital Tierney remains in critical condition as detectives pursue clues and witnesses’ statements. Frank Oliva, arrested for carrying concealed weapons, is not yet linked to the shooting though police questioned him as a possible suspect. Detective Kane captured Oliva at East Side after he bought bullets for an automatic in his pocket.

Tierney St. Vincent's Hospital Bing Frank Oliva Cedar Street Oliva Matthew Kane Shorty Kane

Spectacular S-50 launch and society reception in 1921

A grand launching of the S-50 submarine took place with crowds watching as the vessel slid into the Gut. Notable attendees included Iris Comley, Judge William H. Comey’s daughter, and Simon Lake, with a luncheon at Lehman's afterward. Also noted are funeral notices for Mary Cook and Margaret Merrick, and civil appointments like two additional judges for the Southern District of New York.

Page One Esmond Iris Comley William H. Comey Nd Mes Ft E. Tuthill William Comey Marion Comley Louis I. Snyder George Sanger John Thompson George TH. Canfield Zeline K.P. Miler P. BR Esmond Liter Lehman's Simon Lake Bissett Navy Department B.A. Ecklund H. & Miler The Lake Torpedo Boat Company J. A. Kissick M Hinist J. HR. Frauenfelder J. F. Heanessey S. W. Lanier Hull A.W. Vining G. Meder Ebens Norway Adams E. B. Gallagher United States District Court Southern District of New York Senate

Norwalk Employment Wanted and Estate Matters Briefs

Classified notice collection shows Norwalk job seekers offering help at Commercial Bliz call desk and a variety of estate court notices from Bridgeport Fairfield. Items include guardianship compromise hearing June 23, probate real estate sale applications, and a bankruptcy creditors meeting for Morris L. Levine in Bridgeport June 18.

Norwalk Bliz Charlotte Willian St. Dresamaker Marguerite J. Walsh Bridgeport Paul L. Miller District OF Fairfield Theodore Hiller Paifield Iit Court of Protate Fairfield F ‘Oreneon Bald District Bacon Wakeman United States District Court District of Connecticut Morris L. Levine County Court House Conn John Keogh Dgeport

Reports On Food Conditions Worse In Russia

Constantinople June 18 A P Dr BE A Yarrow head of Near East Relief reports food conditions in Russia are not worse than years ago after Bolshevik courtesies cited as Moscow orders. Other dispatches note Eleventh Roshevik division troops in Kars aboard armored trains, aiding Turkish evacuation. Sites Ohio June 18 Vice President Coolidge and others attend the unveiling of a bronze bust of President Harding in the McKinley Memorial court of honor, sculpture by J Musse Rhind placed with Roosevelt and Taft observances.

Constantinople A. P BE. A. Yarrow Tutuis Moscow Russia Grossia Rosheviki Kars Coolidge Harding McKinley Memorial J. Musse Rhind Roosevelt

Incendiary Fires Suspected At Princeton Area

A special detachment of soldiers and police guard Princeton on the heels of repeated teen diary fires causing about 20 000 dollars in daily damage. Two men near a fire are suspected while a Princeton University alumnus provided a detailed description of a suspect to police. Charles R Crane retires as American minister to China leaves for America via Siberia and Russia with his son John.

Princeton Nodu Princeton Universis Peking Charles R. Crane China America Siberia Ruswin John

A B s Have Annual Meet in Connecticut Parade

A large crowd gathers in agatuck for the Conn Catholic Total Abstinence Union annual meet. The day begins with a solemn Mass at St Francis church. A parade scheduled for 10 o clock was delayed by late visiting delegations. Sixteen organizations participate in the march reviewed by clerical and civic officials. Luncheon follows the parade and an athletic meet is planned with notable athletes expected to compete. The event closes with a dance at Columbus hall.

Agatuck Total Abstinence Union St Francis Church Clerey Eroush Fon

No Connection With Robbery Denied by Springfield Advertiser Head

Walter B. Shean of a Springfield advertising concern denied any knowledge or connection to the Isle of Wyomissing Trust robbery. A warrant named a Walker E. Be. Shean as an accessory before the fact, with some stolen securities alleged to have passed to him. The police report notes possible misuse of Shean’s name and a burned record in the case.

Springfield Mass Walter B. Shean Isoles Trust Company Wyomissing BE. Shean Steen +h Shean Rnvaetake

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U. S. Public Health Service Louis M. Notkin Oil City Cambridge University New York State Rankers’ Association Ambassador's Hotel Atlantic City South Penn Oil Co Ralph W. Cummings Lancast Nam “Cappock Council Bluffs Yowa H. J. Luther Stark Orange, Tex International Association of Rotary Club the Times Think American Hardware Stores Fairfield Ave Middle St Bridgeport Lodge B.P.O. Elks State Street Elks William T. Phillips New York Lodge of Elks, No. 1 A. Cenn Muita Trinity Coltese Mr. Stevenson Tudze W. 5 Quick Chiraso Brainard Gill Lenox Swift's Bridgeport Public Market & Branch the Electric Shop Western Electric the United Illuminating Co Broad and Cannon Sts Guaranty & Trust CO Main St
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