Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Times in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Page 1

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

Page

1

FIERCE STREET FIGHTS RAGE OVER BIG AREA IN LONDONDERRY

Londonderry sees constant civil conflict as street battles erupt across the city. St Columkill s College comes under rifle fire, a Catholic man named McKenna is killed on Bishop Street, and multiple casualties follow. A four man police bicycle patrol is ambushed near Bantry with one constable dead and another shot in the head. Dublin fears grow over the attack on Assistant Inspector General Roberts and railway workers face anti munition pressure amid talk of a strike delay.

London Londonderr St. Columbkill’s College McKenna Bishop Street Bantry Brest Dublin Roberts Times

Campaign to Aid Mothers Launched by Health Board

A year round educational campaign to assist underprivileged mothers was started under the Visiting and Home Nurses Association. Health Officer Dr William H Coon announced the effort after hiring a statistician to compare Bridgeport maternal mortality with diphtheria death rates from 1915 to 1919. The study shows maternal deaths rising to 32 in 1918 and 26 in 1919, with most due to hemotages and blood poisoning caused by maternal neglect.

Board of Health Visiting and Home Nurses Association William H. Coon Coon Bridgeport

Harvard Class of 1860 Reunion Noted as Veterans

Cambridge Mast June 23 seven teen members of the Harvard class of 1860 held their annual reunion. Seventy of the 146 called Union service with 27 losing their lives. In court Erwin M Jennings faced contempt charges for defying an injunction to stop a gasoline tank on Harrison Court adjacent to his property. Judge Frank D Haines noted the court intended to halt work until rights could be determined and urged Jennings to come to court.

Cambridge, Mast Harvard Harvard Board of Overseers Erwin M. Jennings Frank D. Haines Harrison Court John L. Carpenter Jennings Haines

Coffee science to perfect brewing at MIT study

New York June 2 Science aids the housewife in crafting a perfect cup of coffee. Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers under Dr Samuel C Prescott will conduct an in depth study into coffee brewing funded by the joint coffee trade committee. The panel notes experts disagree on best methods and kitchen ignorance contributes to poor coffee. London June 23 A Reuther dispatch cites Mrs Phillip Snowden and Dr Guest of the British Labor Delegation assailing Soviet Russia while predicting socialism gains in Britain earlier than Russia.

New York Mass. Institute of Technology Samuel C. Prescott London Reuther Stockholm Phillip Snowden Dr. Guest Russia Soviet Russia Western Europe Great Britain

Riots Over High Food Costs Kill Several in Ulm

Berlin reports indicate several people were killed in Ulm Wuerttemberg during food riots. Demonstrations spread across Germany with clashes between police Reichswehr and protesters. Independent Socialists allegedly push for a proletarian dictatorship amid unrest. General fair in New Haven noted for tonight and Thursday.

Berlin Ulm Wuerttemberg Germany Reichswehr

Yale Grants Pershing Doctorate at 219th Commencement

Yale University awarded General John Pershing the Doctor of Laws at its 219th commencement in New Haven today. Honoraries included Thomas DeWitt Cuyler, Sir Auckland Geddes, Jules Jusserand, Henry Prentiss Armsby, and Arthur Goodenough, all recognized for wartime service, science leadership, diplomacy, and long pastoral work.

New Haven Conn Yale University General Pershing Thomas DeWitt Cuyler Association of Railroad Executives Auckland Campbell Geddes Jules Jusserand Henry Prentiss ‘Armsby Institute of ‘Animal Nutrition Penn State Col

Brewster to address Lambeth Conference in London

Bishop Chauncey E. Brewster of Connecticut sails for Europe with Episcopal divines to attend the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops. He will deliver one of the early addresses as his daughter accompanies the bishop and others on the voyage from Hartford.

Hartford Conn Chauncey E. Brewster Protestant Episcopal Diocese of

Mortgage on Woolworth Building Ties Up 3 Million

New York June 23 For the first time since its erection a decade ago the Woolworth Building is to be encumbered by a mortgage Heirs of the late F W Woolworth have arranged to borrow 3 000 000 on the structure to provide ready funds to meet state and federal inheritance taxes which total 8 000 000 The Woolworth Building 792 feet high covering nearly an acre of land returns an annual income of 1 550 000 and is valued by federal experts at 1 900 000

New York Woolworth F. W. Woolworth

Ringling Brothers estate files Connecticut tax report

The estate of Alfred Ringling paid a 56 dollar inheritance tax to Connecticut. Bridgeport holdings total 5600 dollars, all circus material. Alfred died October 21, 1919, in Oakridge New Jersey. Executors are John N Ringling and Richard T Ringling. Inventory lists three deer at 50 each, four bears at 40 each, hippo 2000, two hyenas 150, two giraffes 1000, two elephants 600. Ida B Ringling administratrix. Also filed inventory for Henry Ringling died October 11, 1918 showing Bridgeport holdings 1715. Inventory lists three ostriches 100, two yak 100.

Alfred Ringling Ringling Brothers Connecticut Bridgeport Oakridge N. J John N Richard T. Ringling Henry Ringling Ida B. Ringling

Inquest Held On Death Of John Jancura

Coroner John J Phelan conducted an inquest into the death of John Jancura age 26 who was fatally run over by an automobile truck on Kossuth street yesterday noon while playing ball with two companions Investigators concluded the accident occurred when backing to retrieve a hit ball He was backed into a rope between two trucks and crushed by the wheels Drivers Daniel Wildman and Joseph J Brown were charged with manslaughter and remanded to June 30 with $1000 bonds set each.

John J. Phelan John Jancura Kossuth Street Jancura Challenge Cutlery Company Textile Works Daniel Wildman Park Avenue Joseph J. Brown Willard Street

Baltimore Suffs Major Fire Near 1904 Site

A $1,000,000 blaze near the 1904 fire area destroyed the seven story building at 37 Hopkins Place and spread to four other structures. Garment manufacturers suffered the main losses as flames spread through Baltimore's business district.

Baltimore Hopkins Place

Bergdoll Case Nearing End as Grand Jury Closes In

Philadelphia June 23 the grand jury probing the Bergdoll escape was near completion with D Clarence Gib bones, counsel for the Bergdolls, still to testify. They heard that James E Ramis obtained 105000 in gold coin for Bergdoll through W L Alexander a paying teller at the U S Treasury in Washington.

Philadelphia Grover C. Bergdoll D. Clarence Gibbones Bergdolls James E. Ramis Bergdoll W. L. Alexander United States Treasury Washington Jo Federal

Thefts Total Near Million Near Erie Proving Grounds

Government agents probe disappearance of ordnance equipment at the Erie Proving Grounds Port Clinton revealing thefts approaching one million dollars. Four men were indicted earlier and after their arrests looted plunder appeared widely. Government property dumped into Lake Erie washed ashore after offshore winds.

Toledo the Erie Proving Grounds Port Clinton Here Lake Erie

Worker Buried Alive After Ditch Collapse At Grand Street

Jacob Fort 40, foreman for Curtis Plumbing, was buried in sand and dirt after a ditch eight to twelve feet deep at Grand Street and North Washington Avenue collapsed when a motor truck passed. Rescue crews worked in relays, freeing him to waist level by 1 30 PM. He remained conscious but weakening, with possible left leg fracture and internal injuries. Ambulance and police secured the scene as workers and firemen attempted rescue.

Grand Street North Washington Avenue Jacob Fort North Avenue Fort Grand Street Bridge Curtis Plumbing Company Bridgeport Brass J Company

Brotherhoods May Agree to R. R. Strike

Washington reports indicate unions may accept wage assurances soon to curb unauthorized rail strikes. At Philadelphia and Baltimore sites, train crews face heavy discipline as unrest grows. About thirty thousand workers have been dismissed since the strikes began, prompting fears of wider action. New Haven switchmen report unchanged strike conditions as railroad officials release a statement.

Washington Paayne Philadelphia Baltimore New Haven

Bryan's views on candidates reported in The Commoner

William J. Bryan critiques possible Democratic presidential contenders. He says William G. McAdoo is handicapped by his closeness to the president and his silence on the peace treaty. Bryan notes President Wilson should not be considered a candidate and that no one close to Wilson has announced support.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan the Commoner William G. McAdoo Wilson McAdoo Bryan

Originator of Volstead Act Defeated in Primary

St Paul Minn June 23 A J Volstead, author of the prohibition enforcement act, is defeated for renomination as Congressman by Rev O J Kvale non partisan League candidate. Primary returns show Kvale about 2000 votes ahead. Kvale is a pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Prohibition stance noted.

St. Paul Minn A. J. Volstedd 0. J. Kvale

Trucks Kill Two Children in West End Tragedy

Two children died in separate highway tragedies within minutes in the West End. George Demas, 3, was struck on Howard Avenue by an auto truck driven by Edward Cavanaugh and died at the scene. Cavanaugh awaits further custody. Jennie Reatz, 2, was struck at Hancock and Spruce by a truck owned by Steve Dimico and driven by Joseph Spartz. Spartz was taken to custody. Dr. B J Burns pronounced both dead at the morgue.

West End George Demas Howard Avenue Edward Cavanaugh Railroad Avenue State Street Cavanaugh Third Precinct

Woman Taken Back to Quincy After Bond Dispute

Mrs. Caroline Lombardi of Milford will be returned to Quincy Massachusetts in custody of her bondsman and Captain Ernest H. Bishop as officials honor a Massachusetts warrant for forfeiting a $500 bond after a liquor sale and nuisance conviction. The case arose after her prior appeal and a protest by attorney Jacob B. Klein.

Caroline Lombardi Marlin Street Milford Quincy Mass Ernest H. Bishop Massachusetts Jacob B. Klein Lombardi

Dr Nickum Leaves Post at Welfare Clinic

Dr J S Nickum resigns as physician at the Welfare building clinics effective today. Dr B M Parmelee will begin duties tomorrow in his place. Nickum, with the department for a year, will devote full time to private practice after a week’s vacation. Other appointments at Emergency hospital expire this month. replacements not yet named. Fuel oil barge arrival and unloading for Singer Manufacturing. ten coal barges totaling about 8 000 tons arrive for local dealers.

J. S. Nickum B. M. Parmelee Nickum J. A. Maxwell B. J. Burns LaField Board of Governors City Dispensary Singer Manufacturing Company New York

Loyal Coalition leaders seek hearing in San Francisco

Demarest Lloyd and Randolph W. Smith, officers of the Loyal Coalition opposed to Sinn Fein activities in the United States, traveled to Chicago and will proceed to San Francisco to seek a hearing before the Democratic convention platform committee.

Chicago Demarest Lloyd Randolph W. Smith Loyal Coalition Sinn Fein United States San Francisco

Prohibition Fight Tangles National Convention Floor

San Francisco June 23 Delegates and party chiefs arrive as discord over prohibition grows. The platform and Burleson Volstead modification dominate pre convention talks with Bryan joining Montana delegation en route to San Francisco.

San Francisco Cal Burleson White House Wilson Homer S. Cummings Great Falls Mont Liam Jennings Bryan Montana

Morning round leads with Minott Davis in state qualifier

Minott A. Davis of New Haven posted the best score in the Brook lawn state championship qualifying rounds with 80. J H Albarn shot 82, John T L Hub bard 83, and defending champ Robert H Hovey 82. Other scores include 93 to 113 from multiple entrants as the field narrows. A recruiting notice at 925 Main Street announces minor enlistment rules for ages 16 to 18 with parental consent and physical qualification.

Shuttle Meadow Albarn Hovey Minott A. Davis New Haven J. H. Allcorn E. H. English Waterbury W. P. Arnold A. S& Dodge Hartford C. P. Taft Pine Orchard W. W. Pratt A. R. Couch A. M. Dickinson W. W. Powree Robert Abbott Brooklawn R. HH. Demi Sergt. Uoreu Cus Seal Arms Main Street Aloe Inf Sergt O'Brien Army Main St Bridgenort Conn

Dressed Beef Prices Rise in Bridgeport Market

A Bridgeport canvass of wholesale meat houses finds no relief yet from a beef shortage two weeks running. Dressed beef wholesale prices have risen about ten cents per pound to roughly 25 to 20 cents. Frozen New Zealand meat may arrive this week to ease the shortage, while retailers face tight supply and customer limits.

Bridgeport New York New Zealand

Songs in Latin Highlight Cincinnati League Opening

The first annual meeting of the American Classe League opened in Cincinnati with Latin patriotic songs. The league, formed at the National Education Association convention last year, aims to improve high school and college classical training. Almberts Ferrant, jeweler at 100 Reilly Street, reported burglars entered last night and stole four gold watches.

Cincinnati National Education Association Almberts Ferrant Reilly Street

Leaders Approve Campaign Committee For Presidential Campaign

Republican leaders today endorsed the executive committee personnel for the party’s presidential campaign. The 21 members include seven women with chair Hays heading the group and names such as Warner Taylor Upton, Katherine Edson, Jeannette Hyde Grah, Roosevelt Robinson, and Daugherty among others.

Washington Repubblican Hays Ettee Warrier Teylor Upton Ohio Vise Katherine P. Edson California Manley L. Fomseen Minnesota Jeannette A Hyde. Grah

Also Mentioned on This Page

Londonderry Gen. Pershing Brewster Ringling R. R Bondsman Mrs. Lombardi Scecord League of Nations Davis Abel Geduldiz Fairfield Avenue Geduldig Oficer Robert Connolly Railroad Station Courtland Street
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication