Three Men Shot in Bridge Street Riot at Scoville Plant
Waterbury Connecticut June 21 three men were shot during a riot near the Scoville Manufacturing Company plant on Bridge Street. Lieut Richard LeRoy of the police and John J. Bergin of the plant’s protection force were wounded along with a striker, an Italian whose name was not released. The clash followed rumors the plant would bring in strike breakers prompting police to disperse the noisy crowd. A machine gun was deployed as guards cleared the area and all three wounded were taken to St Mary’s hospital with the striker in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Scoville Manufacturing Company
Bridge Street
Richard LeRoy
John J. Bergin
Scoville Company
Inch
Eiriker
French and British to defend Constantinople
At Hythe England interallied conference French and British troops and the British fleet will be concentrated for the defense of Constantinople and the straits against Mustapha Kemal's nationalist forces. Nationalist raids have pressed to the Sea of Marmora and near the Bosphorus as the Dardanelles crisis sharpens. London reports reparations talks fail to satisfy the United States and Britain faces heavier debt burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulogne
Constantinople
Straits
Mustapha Kemal
Hythe
England
Gree
Turkey
Dardanelles
Sea of Marmora
Bosphorus
Marmora
Gulf of Ismid
London
Lloyd George
Millberand
United States
Great Britain
Trolley Fare Reform and Ambulance Car Progress
Reports from New Haven describe a proposed overhaul to trolley fares with a flat seven cent rate for three miles and abolishment of zone fares, plus retroactive wage adjustments for motormen and conductors. Separately, Bridgeport announces completion in weeks of a new emergency ambulance body built by Studebaker, aiming for July handling of cases at City Dispensary with high speed capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Body Company
Studebaker
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut Co
Coolidge Granted Honorary Degree at Wesleyan Commencement
Middletown Conn June 21 Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts received the honorary degree of doctor of laws at Wesleyan Universitys commencement This marked Wesleyans 55th ceremony with President Willa Arnold Shanklin awarding seven master degrees four in arts and three in sciences along with 48 bachelor of arts and 44 bachelor in sciences to members of the 1920 class
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan
Willa
Arnold Shanklin
Salvation Army drive totals reach 4886.70 then plan child dedication
Contributions to the Salvation Army building fund at Elm street headquarters total 4886.70 since opening of the drive, Commandant William Dermody announcing. An 8 oclock ceremony at the new Em street home will present a child to the Lord, infant son of Mr and Mrs Dyer Hardy of Milford, with Staff Captain William Sowers officiating. Also, thieves stole cigars from Joseph Yale at 337 Williams street, reported to the police. Troops withdraw from Montenegro as Italian forces pull back along the coast per Belgrade agency.
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Salvation Army
Elm Street
William Dermody
Em Street
Dermody
Dyer Hardy
Milford
William Sowers
Army
Capps Named Greek Minister by President Wilson
Edward Capps of New Jersey was named by President Wilson as minister to Greece in a recess appointment. Capps, Princeton classics professor and author of Greek literature works, studied at Yale and in Athens and Halle before teaching Greek language and literature at Yale Chicago and Princeton. S. Parker Gilbert Jr. was nominated assistant secretary to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Capps
New Jersey
Wilson
Greece
S. Parker Gilbert, Jr
The
Treasury
Dr. Capps
Princeton University
Yale
Athens
Halle
University of Chicago
Princeton
Gilbert
Aldermen edge toward salary debate and finance report
Tonight the Board of Aldermen may revisit Alder man Prews proposal to cut the $900 annual salary for board members. The ordinances committee may file a report, while the Burns detectives bill is blocked by a lack of funds until the Board of Apportionment allocates money. A General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Des Moines will nominate officers with elections set tomorrow and results due Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Prew
Drew
Burns
Vica
Board of Apportionment
Des Moines
Iowa
General Federation of Women's Clubs
T. G. Winter
Minneapolis
Geogia Bacon
Massachusetts
Lewis declares platform opposing League and urging nationalization
James Hamilton Lewis, former Illinois senator and Democratic vice presidential candidate, rejects President Wilson's focus on the League of Nations and proposes a platform stressing relief measures for the United States. It calls for government ownership or control of railways, waterways, telegraph lines, oil and coal lands, with operation by public or private agency as suitable, and strong aid to Ireland within available institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Hamilton Lewis
United States
Illinois
Wilson
League of Nations
Europe
Ireland
Riots in Chicago Tied to Radical Plot Claims
Chicago police sought R. D. Jonas and three Negroes in connection with rioting in the black belt last night that left two white men dead and two Negroes seriously injured. Officials said the violence followed a parade by Star Order of Ethiopia members and fire of an American flag, noting it may reflect a radical plot rather than racial hostility. Names cited include Joseph Fernen calling himself The Great Abyssinian, his son, and Grover C. Redding.
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Chicago
R. D. Jonas
Star Order of
Ethiopia
Aibyesinia
Joseph Fernen
Grover C. Redding
Abyssinia
Strike Against Labor Board Causes Citywide Slowdown
Philadelphia June 21 rail road strikers report about five thousand quitting work. Freight movement is creased and a shortage of newspapers and fresh meats appears as prices rise. An embargo on freight on Baltimore and Ohio lines east of Cumberland and on all shipments except food and coal for utilities and hospitals is in effect. Strike leaders say the action targets the railroad labor board, not the railroads, citing delays in board decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Publc
Railroad Labor Board
Surprised Burglar Interruption At Store Window
Police officer Louis Wargo surprised a burglar at Davey Brothers store on Main Street. The burglar fled after a gunshot misfired. Tin shears and a jimmy were recovered near the window. Coroner Monzani found Fortunato Speranzo criminally responsible for Luigi Giglotti’s May 18 death, stating Speranzo fired with intent to kill while no danger faced.
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Main Street
Louis Wargo
Davey Brothers
Main St
Waterbury
John T. Monzani
Fortunato Speranzo
Luigi Giglotti
Gigliotti
Corsoner
Speranzo
Six Hurt as Highway Truck Upsets in Milford
Milford Conn June 21 six state highway department workers were injured when a dirt filled truck overturned in a field after a skid near Milford Center. Driver Arthur Morse and five others including Phil Johnson Louis Capparello Matty Echo and John Ely were hurt with three sent to New Haven hospital and three to Bridgeport. Injury details were unavailable.
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Milford
Conn
State Highway Department
New Haven
Wilton
Milford Center
Arthur Morse
East Haddam
Phil Johnson
Louis Capparello
Chester
Matty Echo
John Ely
Shailorville
Harry Gates
Bridgeport
Hold Car Thief for Authorities
Police report Wilbur J. Jones of Beardsley Jane and accomplice William Brady were involved in Newark thefts. Jones was arrested in Buffalo New Jersey and held for New Jersey authorities. two cars stolen in Bridgeport and Newark, including a load of gold and silver cloth valued at $8,000. Brady remains at large after a prior jail escape. Police recovered $6,000 worth of the stolen material. Jones to be tried in New Jersey before Bridgeport proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur J. Jones
Beardsley Jane
Newark
N.J
Buffalo
N. J
New Jersey
Jones
William Brady
Bridgeport
Brady
Rotarians Off For Convention Delegation Heads East
The Bridgeport Rotary club will send a delegation to the International Convention of Rotarians in Atlantic City. The party, led by President E. Wolfe, will meet the New England Rotarian special train at Bridgeport station this afternoon. Members include Mr and Mrs Lynn W Wilson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Rotary Club
Atlantic City
New England
Bridgeport
Wolfe
Lynn W. Wilson
William J. McLaughlin
Harry Barnes
William T. Hindle
Charles F. Greene
Sumner
Court Upholds Injunction Over Springdale Store Lease
Judge Curtis grants a temporary injunction restraining Justus J. Fennell Warren Cressy and J Leeds Neff from pursuing summary proceedings against Rose Schildhaus to force her from a Hope Street store. She claims a lease and rent was due May 10, with payment rejected by the defendants. She seeks permanent relief of 3000 and the case awaits September term. Also bankruptcy petition filed for Meyer J Feldman listing 4492.43 liabilities and 2875 assets with major creditors named.
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Howard J. Curtis
Justus J. Fennell
Warren Cressy
J. Leeds Neff
Rose C. Schildhaus
Hope Street
Springdale
Schillhaus
Neff
Superior Court
John Ogh
Meyer J. Feldman
Ura Hirshik
Bernstein & Krusman
Miner, Read & Tullock
William Rappaport & Bro
National Grain Corporation
City Dressed Beef Co
Hela
Thes Morane
Hughes Warns Of Eroding Liberty In Democracy
Cambridge Mass June 21 Charles Be Hughes at Harvard Law School centennial warned against rising tendency to enact uncertain laws and empower officials to threaten indictments. He cited autocratic power in democracy wartime powers misused after conflicts and questioned if constitutional government could endure another great war. He urged attention to growing disregard for liberty and reports of tyranny by responsible citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Charles BE. Hughes
Harvard Law School
Shriners Dinner Guests Fill Palace Hotel San Francisco
Bridgeport Shriners were entertained at a large dinner in San Francisco by Mr. and Mrs. George Mara and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cummings at the Palace Hotel. Earl Christie received a gold watch for chairing the trip, while H. S. Morehouse and J. Alex H. Robinson were given loving cups. The train carrying the Bridgeport party is among twenty sections en route to the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Shriners
San Francisco
George Mara
Homer
Cummings
J. Alex H. Robinson
Earl Christie
H. S. Morehouse
J. Alex H. Robnson
Palace Hotel
Harding
Danbury Driver Arraigned Over Reckless Driving Case
William Mike of Danbury was arraigned in City court on reckless driving charges after his car struck and injured Attorney Louis K. Gould of 91 Lafayette Street. The collision at Main and Congress streets left Gould with a fractured right leg. he was taken to Galen Hospital. The case was continued for one month with bonds set at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mike
Danbury
Louis K. Gould
Lafayette Street
Main
Congress Streets
Gould
Galen Hospital
Plank Wound Incident At Local Elevator Shaft
A plank dislodged from the new building beside First Bridgeport National Bank on Main Street struck James Watt, 53, of 303 Fairfield Avenue, wounding his scalp. Watt, an Otis Elevator Co. worker, was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr. B J Burns and required six stitches. In a separate case, Daniel Gaffivan and Patrick Hurley, celebrating a boarding house anniversary at 578 Broad Street, argued and fought with bushes. both were arrested for drunkenness and breach of the peace in City Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Bridgeport National Bank
Main Street
James Watt
Fairfield Avenue
Watt
Otis Elevator Co
B. J. Burns
Broad Street
Daniel Galfivan
Patrick Hurley
Ant 10
Nnn
Rioting in Londonderry Continues With Casualties
Civil war conditions prevail as rioting renewed in Londonderry Ireland amid gunfire. Six deaths reported to date with shops closed and street fighting ongoing. Dock workers strike and mail delivery suspended as authorities struggle to restore order.
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London
Londonderry
Start Investigation Of Boarding Houses In Bridgeport
City probes overcrowded lodging used for Spanish laborers amid reports of hotels housing workers near State street and Lafayette. Sanitary squad to report findings to Health Officer Dr. William H. Coon. officials weigh remedies as employers and workers debate conditions at Columbia Graphophone Company Plant and nearby rooms.
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Bridgeport
State Street
State and
Lafayette Streets
Times
Board of Health
William H. Coon
Columbia Graphophone Company
Conley Held on 3000 Dollar Bond in Car Theft
William Conley of Detroit was bound over to the Superior court on a 3000 dollar bond after arraignment in City Court for allegedly stealing a new Essex automobile from Harrison street and being arrested in Syracuse while attempting to sell the car. Detective John Curry transported him from Syracuse yesterday. London dispatch reports Bolshevik troops crossing the Dnieper near Retchitsa with Polish forces retreating near Polotsk in a developing offensive.
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William Conley
Detroit
Mich
E. M. Jennines
Harrison Street
Syracuse
Frederic A. Bartlett
Conley
John Curry
London
Dnisper
Retchitsa
Xnorstein
Moscow
Polotsk
Discover Yellow Fever in El Salvador Report
San Salvador reports yellow fever discovery in Sonsonate and steps by authorities and Rockefeller affiliated local group to prevent spread. Mexico reports two bubonic plague cases denied by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Sonsonate
Republic
Rockefeller Foundation
Mexico
Home brew discovery interrupts bond attempt at North Avenue
Probation Officer Joseph O Connell found a large tub of home brew in Solomon Snow s room at 970 North Avenue while trying to collect a bond. Snow was arrested Saturday for breach of the peace after neighbors said he beat his daughter. The City Court case was continued until July 19. The officer alerted federal authorities as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Snow
North Avenue
Joseph O'Connell
Snow
O'Connell
Trolley and Jitney Collision on Fairfield Avenue
At :20 this morning a Ash Creek jitney bus hit the rear of a standing trolley on Fairfield avenue near Harrison street. Only one passenger, Mildred Coys, 22, fainted and was taken home after Dr. J. Maxwell revived her. Jitney license P. S. 1475. trolley motor man 4014.
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Fairfield Avenue
Harrison Street
Ash Creek
J. 4. Maxwell
Mildred Coys
Seaview Avenue
Maxwell
Seven Hundred Graduates To Receive Grade School Diplomas
Seven hundred three boys and girls will receive diplomas this week from city public grade schools. This is the largest number ever. Principals will announce graduation times and present diplomas. School counts include Prospect Elias Howe 37, Longfellow 39, Maplewood 58, Barnum 87, Waltersville 37, Lincoln 6, Franklin 20, Black Rock 15, Washington 38, Columbus 21, Webster 35, Shelton 42, Read 32, Hall 15, Madison 32, Summerfield 35, and Whittier 14.
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Dffefrent
Prospect
Elias Howe
Longfellow
Maplewood
Barnum
Waltersville
Lincoln
Franklin
Black Rock
Washington
Columbus
Webster
Shelton
Read
Hall
Madison
Summerfield
Whittier
Police raid on East Main saloon arrests five gamblers
A raid by a police party led by Seret Dennis Kehoe arrested five men at a saloon owned by Albert Sobolisky at 63 East Main Street on Saturday night. Each man was fined five dollars and costs in City Court. Sobolisky will receive an official warning against gambling in his establishment in the future.
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Seret
Dennis Kehoe
Albert Sobolisky
East Main Street
Sotinlisky
New Haven Weather Report From June 21
Weather bulletin from New Haven notes unsettled conditions with light showers likely and variable winds. Forecasters expect lingering clouds in the afternoon and a cool high around mid sixties. Local schools and schedules may see minor delays.
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Joseph Yale
Williams Street
Rapeeet Bureau
Montenegro
Ion
Montenegrin
ofMeral
Bel+a
Names Capps
Lewis
Jonas
Strike Against Labor
Astruck
Hughes
Shriners
John Gallagher
Dnieper
Allege
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