Big Money Weighs In On AFL Presidential Race
In Denver on June 24 big money fueled the AFL race between Samuel Gompers and John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers. Odds favored Gompers 10 to 1 with $17,000 in play and a Lewis booster reportedly ready to bet $10,000, though claims of near nothing followed. Reprisals loom as a council shakeup is predicted and a possible mid convention election looms.
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Denver
Samuel Gompers
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Crannary
Labor
Lewis
Executive Council
William Randolph Hearst
Sir Lent
William Green
Frank Duffy
Carpenters
Judge Booth Celebrates 26th Wedding Anniversary
Judge Booth of Common Pleas marks his 26th wedding anniversary today. A ceremonial pack axe from Fairfield County judges was presented this morning and will be carried home before unveiling.
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Booth
Common Pleas Court
Fairfield County Courts
Bridgeport Merchants Promote City Day
Bridgeport merchants roll out posters and placards to launch Bridgeport Day as a successor to Suburban Day. Thirty eight merchants join to welcome shoppers from neighboring towns on Tuesday June 25, aiming to establish Bridgeport as Western Connecticut’s trading hub and foster a lasting shopping habit among suburban residents.
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Bridgeport
Merchants Trust
Connecticut
Elks Welcome Triggers Citywide Fire Scare
Whistles from a sightseeing bus and three docked boats near Stratford Ave bridge drew Elks on a Sound tour. Smoke from the vessels spread over the Bridgeport Port Jefferson dock and about 300 people rushed to the scene, fearing a blaze. Traffic stalled beneath the railroad viaduct for several minutes.
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Stratford Ave
Sebenon
Bridgeport-Port Jefferson
Trafic
Liberty Co. Receiver Appointed By City National Bank
The City National Bank with attorney Carl Foster named temporary receiver for Liberty Manufacturing Co. of Bridgeport with much property in Stratford. Judge Kelloze issued the order after Joseph S Lach sought control of 2,750 shares amid a 60,000 share stock structure. The filing followed an attachment on June 11, 1921 by Marion Kowalski over an internal dispute.
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The
City National Bank
Carl Foster
Liberty Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
Stratford
Kelloze
Josph S. Lach
Marion B. Kowalski
Agree On Naval Bill With Borah Amendment
Washington reports House and Senate conferees have agreed on a naval bill totaling 17 million dollars with 106000 personnel. The compromise adds 21 million to House figures and cuts 79 million from Senate estimates, sending back for House approval then Senate. The Borah amendment allows Harding to negotiate a naval disarmament conference with Britain and Japan.
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Washington
House
Senate
Guam
New London
Storm Brings Relief After Intense Bridgeport Heat
Brilliant sun and cooling northwest winds greet Bridgeport after 48 hours of humidity and a severe tropical storm. The strongest lightning hit Lincoln School on Stratford avenue and a large tree fell near St. John's church. Pavements were torn up and a light pole fell blocking a jitney route on John street. Minor waterfront and peaches damage reported. continued cooling forecast.
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Bridgeport
Lincoln School
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
St. John's Church
Grove
Norman
Seeley Streets
John Street
State Street
Peaches
High School Graduates One of Largest Classes Barnum Prize
June 24 Boston officials report the states motor vehicle blacklist reached 5700 with 900 added in six months. Frank A. Goodwin notes many suspensions arise from drunk driving. Three hundred nine graduates received diplomas in the auditorium as Barnum prize judges announced winners. Alexander Greenspun won first prize for The Power of the Spoken Word. Alma Rosen took second for Leaders of American Thought.
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Boston
Frank A. Goodwin
Goodwin
Samuel J. Slawson
Elmer Havena
Board of Education
Henry D. Simonds
Arthur Lee
Alexander J. Alison
Joseph J. Ganley
Ruby Burritt
College Club
Alexander Greenspun
Alma X_ Rosen
King George to present International Polo Cup
London reports King George will present the International Polo Cup to the American team, which defeated the British defenders of the trophy at Buckingham Palace on Monday. Paris records the civil marriage of the Duke of Marlborough to Miss Gladys Deacon at the British consulate with witnesses Eugene Higgins and Leon Renault.
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King George
CLP
London
Buckingham Palace
Paris
Duke of Marlborough
Gladys
Six Taken For Speeding In City Court
Six automobilists, five of them arrested yesterday for speeding, appeared in City court today. Dispositions include Caroline G. McClellan of Norwalk nolled on payment of costs, Harold E. Williams of Milford costs, Kenneth MacKenzie of New Haven nolled on payment of costs, Everett W. Mardefrie of 107 Waldorf Avenue nolled on payment of costs, Charles E. Bishop of New Haven nolled on payment of $10, Solomon Getten of 90 Forest Street arraigned on overloading charge, case continued until tomorrow.
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Caroline G. McClellan
Norwalk
Harold E. Williams
Milford
Kenneth MacKenzie
New Haven
Everett W. Mardefrie
Waldorf Avenue
Charles E. Bishop
Solomon Getten
Forest Street
Pueblo Flood Loss Estimated at 16 Million
Pueblo Colorado June 24 The financial loss from the Pueblo flood is set at 16 784 638 according to a report by the committee tasked with gathering damage data for the United States Reclamation Service The tally covers real estate personal property merchandise irrigation ditches and crops across the whole devastated district Real property in Pueblo including railroad property is put at 10 025 000.
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Pueblo
Colo
United States Reclamation Service
Plan Rejected On Blanket Police Insurance
Bridgeport police association members rejected a blanket insurance proposal at a meeting yesterday afternoon. The mutual benefit plan will continue with a new member contribution to aim for about 1000 dollars in death benefits. Delegates to the state association convention in Waterbury were elected: Coughlin, Tate, Barton, Mendelson, Connery, Suponski, Meehan, Brennan, Reilly, Lennon, Lynch, and Simons.
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Bridgeport Police Department
State Police Association
Iestizte
State Association
Waterbury
Joseph T. Coughlin
Robert Tate
John Barton
J. Mendelson
Thomas Connery
Frank Suponski
Thomas Meehan
John Brennan
D. Reilly
James Lennon
John Lynch
George Simons
Willis Implicated In Jewel Theft After Arrest
Police report a confession from William Willis of Water Street linking him to a 41,600 jewelry robbery at Savin Frothers store on Main Street. Willis, a negro, is held on 1000 bond for trial on July 2 and indicated the loot could be in New York City. Detective-Sergeant George Simons and Harry Savin traveled to New York to locate the jewels while detectives seek the second burglar who remained at large at noon.
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William Willis
Commercial House
Water Street
Savin Frothers
Main Street
Willis
New York City
George Simons
Harry Savin
New York
R-38 Trial Flight Completed by US Government Airship
The R-38 later renamed ZR 26 completed its first trial flight from Cardington Hedfordshire. The six hour and one minute voyage ended with a safe landing as airmen praised the airship for its beauty and the test conditions were described as perfect.
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London
United States
Cardington
Hedfordshire
Contestants Guessing Who Will Win First Bicycle
The Times Bicycle Contest draws many entrants as boys and girls race to win $70 Indian bicycle by securing 38 new subscribers before August 1. The first to hit the target will be photographed for publication. entry fees and verification details are highlighted by the paper.
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Times
Miss Partree Named Assistant Treasurer at Bridgeport Bank
Miss Anna E Partree, elected assistant treasurer of Bridgeport Savings Bank, becomes the first woman executive in a Connecticut bank. Her 13 years of service since 1903, plus recent board decisions, mark a historic advancement. Sambel M Hawley succeeds A W Burritt as president and remains acting head. Burritt becomes chairman of the board. Edgar W Rassick and John S Pullman are reelected vice presidents.
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Connecticut
Anna E. Partree
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Miss Partree
Sambel M. Hawley
A. W. Burritt
Hawley
Edgar W. Rassick
John S. Pullman
Hartigan To Auction Off Drug Store
One of the citys oldest drug stores will close Sunday evening when J D Hartizs pharmacy in the Warner building on Fairfield avenue shuts its doors. The Hartigan chain previously known as Dupee Drug Store for 25 years, will transfer stock prescriptions and records to the Hartigan store at Main and Congress streets. An auction of fixtures and equipment at Fairfield avenue will follow on Tuesday.
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J. D. Hartizs
Warner
Fairfield Avenue
Hartigan
Werner
Dupee Drug Store
Plaza Theatre
Atlantic Hotel
Railroad Station
Main
Congress Streets
Congress and
Ten Members Of Forty-Seven Club Dinner In Norwalk
The Forty Seven Club, a historic Bridgeport group formed by pioneers born in 1847, held its annual dinner at the Norwalk Country Club yesterday. Ten members attended, meeting at noon at the R. T. Whiting store and traveling by three cars. Frank Holroyd, Bridgeport resident and Norwalk Country Club manager, hosted a celebratory gathering reflecting on Bridgeport’s earlier days and the club’s progressive origins.
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7 Club
Bridgeport
Norwalk Country Club
R. T. Whiting
Main Street
Frank Holroyd
Dorion’s Point
Lake Signs Bill on Commission Restructuring
Reports out of Hartford indicate Governor Lake may have signed a bill to abolish the single headed tax commission and restore a board of assessors. Officials deny action while Connor supporters forecast a signature soon and a possible nomination for the new board.
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Hartford
Governor Lake
House
Senat
Board of Assessors
Arthur F. Connor
Reinstatement Report Denied for New Haven Agents
Officials at the Office of Chief Agent McAuliffe in New Haven denied reinstatement reports this morning though it was noted that several New England Liquor agents were reinstated yesterday and may return soon. Harry Welch and Frank Gantillion, formerly in Bridgeport, were laid off May 20 for lack of funds, with police handling arrests and prosecutions in City Court since.
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Ans Neuton
McAuliffe
New Haven
New England
Yale Scores First Yale Scores First
Yale wins the first race in the Yale Harvard regatta with a 12:13.1 finish in the two mile freshman race from the Navy Yard to Red Top. Harvard answers in the Junior Varsity race by six lengths, with a 12:29 finish, as Yale struggles in the last half. Clear, hot weather drew thousands of rowing fans to the Yale Harvard regatta.
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New London
Yale
Harvard
Blue
Navy Yard
Red
Harv
Harvard Shell
Crimson
Blue Crew
Sangerfest Arrives for Ninth Jubilee At Local High School
Six hundred members of German Singing societies from across the state gather in the city for the ninth Saengerfest and Peace Jubilee at the high school. Contests feature groups of 70, 40–50, 20–40, and 30–40 voices judged on pronunciation rhythm balance and tone. A 600-voice chorus will perform with Mele Vena Passmore and Cecil Hurleteh from New York city. Fritz K. G. Weber directs the band. Harald Yates is the accompanist. Tonight's concert and tomorrow's all day Peace Jubilee at The Farm promise a top program with English folk songs and special entertainments.
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Tonish
Mele Vena Passmore
Cecil Hurleteh
New York City
Black Fock Country
Fritz K. G. Weber
Harald Yates
Louis Hilzinger
Ernest Hermanelster
Charles Schwarz
Wiliam Eisenmann
Carl Schmidt
Joseph Schlesinger
John Toss
George Fehere
Jacob Baisch
Charles Loerper
Matt Schwarz
William Bantie
Fritz Weber
Poppies From Flanders Fields Beautify Beardsley Park
Beardsley Park in Bridgeport is highlighted for its spring beauty with millions of blossoms, especially Dorothy Perkins roses and crimson ramblers. Victory Drive, connecting the Concourse to the golf links, features beds of poppies planted from Flanders fields to honor Bridgeport area volunteers and fallen heroes.
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Flanders Fields
Beardsley Park
Bridgeport
Dorothy Perkins
Victory Drive
Flanders
France
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