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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1922

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Race Hatred and Love as Virtue in Public Thought

President Lowell of Harvard notes a decline in anti-Semitic feeling while warning of continued hate groups. Amherst's Meiklejohn links virtue to intelligence and love, asserting love and intelligence uplift democracy. The piece discusses social clubs versus colleges, women's suffrage, marriage, and divorce, urging open access to education and cautious views on marital norms.

Lowell Harvard Meiklejohn Amherst United States

Field Marshal Henry Wilson Shot Outside London Home

Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, former British chief of staff, was shot outside his Eton Square residence in London this afternoon and died shortly after. Two assailants were arrested. a policeman was wounded. Wilson had spoken at Liverpool Street Station earlier in the day during ceremonies for a war memorial.

London A. P Henry Hughes Wilson Eton Square Liverpool Street Wilson Sir Henry Hughes Wilson Imperial General Staff North Down Ireland Tieter Craig Ulster Belfast England Oder Marshal Wilson Edward Carson Orange

Weather Brightens Yale Harvard Baseball Showdown

New Haven June 23 Weather conditions turned favorable for the Yale Harvard baseball game set for three o clock at Yale Field after two rain postponements. The diamond dried and Chittenden will pitch for Yale while Rafael Will officiates on the Harvard mound as players from the commencement crowd linger for Friday boat races.

New Haven Yale Harvard New London Neup Chittenden Rafaell

Bankruptcy petitions filed in Norwalk courthouse

Two petitions were filed this morning in bankruptcy court with Referee John Keogh, both from Norwalk. Charles Marlow, a dry goods store owner, cites liabilities of 5,782.11 and assets of 2,100 in fixtures and stock. John Cassimatis, owner of the Painese Restaurant, reports secured and unsecured claims of 5,993 and fixtures worth 2,500. First creditor hearing set for July 3 in Norwalk.

John 3. Keogh Norwalk Charles Marlow Esaima John Cassimatis Painese

Woman President Sure, Mrs Belmont Says

Mrs O P Belmont, president of the National Woman's Party, says a woman could be president of the United States. She rejects sex as a factor, arguing that ability and integrity determine the right person for any position, man or woman. She spoke at Heacon Towers in Port Washington, New York.

Port Washington United States O. P. Belmont National Woman's Party Heacon Towers

Men Report Vermin Quarters Aboard Hilton Vessel

Seamen aboard the Hilton allege mistreatment including vermin covered living spaces, meals cut off, and forced shifts after a 12 hour night watch in coal compartments. They claim a new mate was named when the third mate protested, and that papers signed in Norfolk misled them about the ship’s destination. Hilton home port is Sork. gross tonnage 3,102. built 1911 at Newport News.

Curry Norfolk Hilton China Japan New Haven Sork Newport News Rae

Crowds Gather For Big Yale-Harvard Regatta

New London reports crowds arriving for the Yale Harvard inter varsity regatta. Spectators in Yale blue and Harvard crimson packed hotels while trains and steamboats brought supporters. Two semiofficial races on the Thames featured graduate eights and mixed crews, with results seen as omens for tomorrow’s varsity events.

New London A. P Supshine Yale Thames

Wheeler Riled Up By Week's Speech

Wayne B. Whester counsel for the Anti Saloon League criticized Secretary Weeks for supporting liquor legislation. He accused Weeks of inconsistency on war prohibition and wet positions, claiming Weeks opposed prohibition and dodged key votes.

Wheeler Washington Wayne B. Whester Anti-Saloon League Cheater War Weeks Weeks Wheeer International News Service

Norwalk Man Appealed Breach of Peace Fine Drop to 25

Samuel Garber of Norwalk was arrested March 14 and charged with breach of the peace and assault of Philip Pollack. In city court Judge John St Walsh reduced his $50 fine and costs to 25 on appeal.

Samuel Garber Norwalk Lam Philip Pollack John St Walsh

Agents Find Still Hidden In Oak Above Waterbury Farm

Connecticut prohibition agents Sabine and Turner found a moonshine still hidden in a tile hut atop a huge oak tree on a Waterbury farm. They searched the property and arrested Mike Marchalonis after locating mash and liquor in the tree hut.

Waterbury Oak Waterbury Connecticut Sabine Turner Mike Marchalonis Mike Rick Sui Marchaloris Seeine Lamiseance

Lyons to Become Stamford Division Chief at Internal Revenue

John L. Lyons of Bridgeport will succeed William J. O’Connell as division chief of the local internal revenue office with changes effective July 1. Lyons, former Bridgeport deputy collector and 1917 1921 Fourth District alderman, is a prominent K of C member and Republican club president. O’Connell, praised for his leadership, departs to his Stamford post after earning a national reputation as a top middle distance runner and a noted coach with St Mary’s A C and local AAU cross country organizers.

William J. O'Connell Internal Revenue Office Stamford John L. Lyons Lyons Internal Revenue Bridgeport William Cannon K. of C B. P. 0. Ellis Fourth District Republican Club O'Granei Eaton U Bridgeport O'Connell St. Mary's A.C Stanford A. A. U. and Fm

Fire Causes $15,000 Loss in New Haven

A blaze started early today in the trunk shop of Steven V. Mix on Crown street within a four story building owned by John Day Jackson, publisher of the New Haven Register. Damage to the trunk shop and overhead apartments is estimated at $15,000, tenants evacuated with police help. Water damaged the basement presses and surrounding areas while the Associated Press offices on the second floor escaped damage.

New Haven Steven V. T. Mix Crown Street John Day Jackson New Haven Register Register Office Register Connecticut Associated Press

Lenine Granted Leave of Absence in Moscow Report

Copenhagen reports Nicolai Lenine has a stated leave as president of the council of people's commissaries. A successor may be commissar Tystupa, a role not widely known. Attorney Peter Vioni announces candidacy for state senator in the 22nd district, backed by a Republican following, NYU Law School graduate.

Copenhagen Nicolai Lenine Council of People's Commissaries Moscow Tystupa Rolehevst Vioni Peter Vioni Watson Building Republican Party Fall River Mass New York University Law School

Blindness Led Attorney To Great Career

John D W Rodfish once a Massachusetts leading lawyer and Attorney General candidate. A youth accident blinded him, ending his school principalship and sending him to a Cape Cod farm to study law alone, where he rose to prominence in law.

John D.W. Rodfish Massachusetts Iie Cape Cod

Baby Hippo Thrills Bridgeport Children on City Tour

A real hippopotamus known as the Hippo Hansom rode through Bridgeport on a Packard truck, escorted by keepers and a valet cadre. The floaty procession began in New York at 6 am and stopped at the Times office before proceeding to Stratfield for photos. The hippo heads to Springfield for the night with a weekend Boston show promising a special reduced fare for children under fourteen to attend the event.

Bridgeport Aby Hippo America New England Alvin T. Puller Massachusetts Hippo Fairfield Avenue Times Office Main Street Plaza Stratfield Springfield Boston Boston Z Elevated Street Railway Company

Two Men Fined $1 Each In City Parking Case

In City court this morning two men were fined $1 each for violation of the automobile parking laws. The brief hearing cited minor infractions and the case highlighted strict enforcement.

Connecticut Braces for Potential Railroad Strike Action

Connecticut outlines readiness plans to maintain freight movement if the threatened railway walkout becomes reality. A six member board and Governor’s committee coordinate manpower, fuel, and transportation with state chamber and manufacturers guiding deployment should the strike proceed.

Connecticut Stanley H. Bullard State Chamber of Commerce New Haven State Chamber Edward Payson Jones Howell Cheney Dudley Harmon George T. Kirball Edward Milligan Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut Indy Postu Acadin

Loopholes In Bond Of Howard Smith

City Auditor Bernard Keating forwarded his report on the Smith case to the Mass Bonding Co and informed them that the books of former tax collector Howard Smith, missing with 550,000 of city funds, are open for investigation. City Attorney John Cornell filed writs in Superior court and a judgment for the city would trigger formal demands on the bonding company.

Bernard Keating Common Council Smith Mass. Bonding Co Keating Bonding John A. Cornell, Jr Lighding

Resignations Reported At City School Board Meeting

Officials said one resignation has been received from Emily F. Dubuque history teacher at the High school. Reported resignations from Hazel Leard Margery Grant Beulah Mitchell and Walter Burt could not be verified. Raymond Lockhart Manuel Arts teacher Herbert Stack and LeRoy Weller have resigned to move to other cities. Miss Dubuque will teach in Jersey City at 3400 dollars yearly. A progress report on four new grammars and their architects will be read at tomorrow’s meeting.

Board of Education Emily F. Dubuque Hazel T. Leard Margery Grant Beulah Mitchell Walter F. Burt Raymond Lockhart Manuel Herbert J. Stack LeRoy Weller Edward F. McGovern Committee On Schools

Bid Godspeed To Good Luck Family To Ireland

At six this morning eight autos departed the Lombard home at Fairfield Avenue and Hancock Avenue. Richard Lombard Sr and Mrs Lombard with Richard Lombard Jr and Miss Helen Lombard led the procession. Relatives and close friends joined to New York for a Hotel Biltmore repast before the party sailed for Ireland aboard the good ship. They will be gone about six weeks.

Richard Good Luck" Lombard Fairfield Avenue Hancock Avenue Metropolis Richard Sr Ireland

Hoover Thanks Mayor for City Relief Efforts

Herbert Hoover sent a letter to Mayor Atwater praising the city’s efforts during industrial downturn to aid residents. The mayor lauded Angus P Thorne, Superintendent of Charities, for handling layoffs and easing poverty, calling his work outstanding.

Atwater Herbert Hoover Angus P Thorne Thorne

Nine Deaths Reported In Miners War Near Herrin

In Herrin Illinois near the Southern Illinois Coal Company mine a renewed clash was reported with nine deaths. Miners from Chicago districts reportedly surrendered at the camp, forty four men with white flags moved toward Marion, and six tried to escape. Reconciling reports say three bodies in undertakers, three wounded in hospitals, and up to nine deaths seen in the area amid sporadic gunfire and dynamite blasts. Telegraph lines to the camp were down, hampering details.

Herrin Southern Illinois Goal Company Chicago Marion

Murder Motive Still Unsolved in Northrop Case

A thorough search of Mrs Lilian Northrops apartment underworks failed to yield clues to her murder. Police say motive remains baffling with two leading theories theft or immoral motive. Funeral set for 2 pm at Mullins Scott and Redgate mortuary. burial to follow at 2:30 pm train departure. A divorce petition by Maria Szur cites desertion and cruelty. two children Helen 18 and Stephen ? Custody sought.

Lilian Northrop Mullins, Scott and Redgate Golden Hall Joseph Saur Maria Bagdanyl Szur

Liquor Trade Pretense Leads to Curious Court Case

Andrew Me of New Haven sought costly liquor with a fall purchase in Stamford. In Superior Court Judge Isaac H. Wolfe heard that Meola agreed to sell, with $4 paid as part of 9 gallons. A deal sent 37,200 to Stamford for delivery, then tested in New Haven to find 100 percent hydrant water instead of expected strong liquor.

Andrew Me New Haven Sahara Desert Peter Vanechof Tamford Meola Isaac H. Wolfe Stamford Meola Afrord Mominy Emalpreeant Meoa Vanech

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Klu Klux Klan Chum Costes Harriet Luella McCollum Great Federation of Women's Clubs Milton Henry the Eighth Field Henry Wilson British Army Restoration of Order Erin Petitions Bankruptcy Court Mrs. Belmont William J. O’connell Lenine Doha Bodfisks Bullard Committee of State Chamber of Commerce Governor Lake John H. Goss Thomas W. Russell West Hartford Manchester E.G. Buckland New Haven” Road C. L. Bardo Five Brotherhoods Nists Bond Howard Smith Hoover
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