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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
5
Cork city riots last night left a woman dead and six people wounded three girls and three men. Four civilians in a car threw bombs at a polling station on Tuckey street and near a barracks. Fire and police clashes followed prompting a citywide order to stay indoors after curfew.
A Sinn Fein land mine exploded on a troop train near Abervoyle Dundalk killing two soldiers and a train guard with many wounded. A second wreck occurred on an embankment as survivors moved away. The event followed a reception for King George and Queen Mary during the Ulster parliament opening.
Papers filed through Shapiro and Shapiro create East Mud Torah Association. Incorporators are Max Koenig, Alex Smith, and Herman I. Shapiro. Purpose stated to conduct a gebod or Talmud Torah for Hebrew study in all branches and for literary cultural and historical teachings of the old Testament and Jewish faith.
Dublin reports indicate renewed peace parleys between Sinn Fein and the British government. The government offered a new plan rejected by the Republicans as unsatisfactory to nationalist aims. A deadlock followed before fresh proposals were reportedly made by Lloyd George, with secrecy shrouding the talks and details unavailable.
Jim Barnes of Pelham Country Club New York and Alexander Herd former British Open champion led the field after the third round in St Andrews Scotland at the British Open. Both posted aggregate scores for three rounds with one round left. J J Kirkwood and Arnaud Massey trailed by one stroke at 223 as crowds of about ten thousand watched the action.
Naturalization papers belonging to James George, believed resident of Bridgeport, were found yesterday in Worcester and sent to Town Clerk C. E. Winton. Papers dated October 17, 1919, by Naturalization Commissioner James C. Church list James George, a 21 year old Turk, residing at 371 Main street, unmarried and an ex serviceman. Investigation failed to reveal present residence. by 1920 his name was crossed off voting lists as he appeared to have left the city. Carrie O. Duffy of 67 Elm street was arrested after noon on a charge of stealing $105 in cash and linen valued at $600 from the residence of Helen Joyce, 76 Savoy street. held on $1,000 bonds for trial June 28 in City court. Duffy was employed as a servant in the Joyce household. James Smith alias James Kennedy of 615 Water street borrowed a bronze service button and conducted a panhandling crusade at the local railroad station. arrested and sentenced to 20 days in jail by City court.
Ex Governor Marcus H Holcomb acting as receiver for Shelton Bank and Trust appeared before a Superior Court judge during a short calendar session to report claims filed since January 13. Total claims amount to 490540.35 in commercial and 1279311.55 in savings, with about 19100 unlocated deposits. The receiver hopes to pay all claims early in 1922.
Miss Partree rises to assistant treasurer alongside Mr Hawley and Mr Burritt forming the executive committee of the Institution. Frank M Fosdick becomes treasurer, with Miss Partree moving to his role and overseeing a Home Budget and Economic Bureau. Bridgeport Savings Bank highlights women influence in business and community development as trustees elect Partree and set up the bureau to meet banking and economic needs of Belfort women. Trustees named for ensuing term include Isaac W Tirdseye Stiles E Goodsei Charles W Hawley Robert S Hincks Wills F Hobbs Edmund S Weife Walter B Lashar Hamilton Shion Sumner Simpson Lucien J Warner and William I Webster. USK 500 DAMAGES. John and Zussanna Wrabel sue Michael Carney for 500 for trespass and damage to fences and trees on Monroe property since May 2. (Continued from Page One) President noted progress near war end.
Two Bridgeport High School staff members announce engagements. Mary Victoria Freelhy senior shorthand and typing teacher lives on Iranistan Avenue. Rodney C. B. Keeping an accounting teacher is also engaged. Grace Louise Skene of Norman Street and Lewis B. Matthias principal announce betrothal. Both couples recently joined after war service. Miss Freelyn and Mr Bannatyne have wartime backgrounds and education from Simons College Chicago University Mount Holyoke, while Mc Bannatyne served two years in the US Navy. no wedding date set. Miss Sirens, Bridgeport Hospital Nurses Training Corps graduate, returned to complete high school in 1921, aiding future ceremony plans. Matthias, a popular longtime teacher, expects marriage soon.
Peter Watson of Meads ville Pa started an aimless trek from New Haven to Bridgeport on a freight train and was arrested for trespassing. Judge Bartlett granted him liberty after Watson agreed to walk the remaining leg of his journey.
Over 150 cars sold in Bridgeport in two weeks with records showing 150 plus transfers in town clerk files. John C. Mattice, head of a leading auto concern and Bridgeport Automotive Association president, cites loosened times and rising willingness to spend as key factors.
About 400 Gulfport residents protested Admiral Sims criticism in a message directed to him. The group, near Senator Pat Harrison’s home, asserted broad sympathy with Sinn Fein and condemned the recent Sinn Fein speech. The missive reflects strong pro Sinn Fein sentiment in Mississippi.
Stormy conditions tore up many water craft from moorings as harbor waters swelled. A lightning strike hit a Connecticut Company control box on the Norwalk Bridgeport line damaging the system and halting telephone and automatic signal service. Trolleys were delayed and schedules disrupted. emergency repair vans were sent from local offices to restore service.
The pony of Mrs Gussie Meister of 361 Main Street will be taken to New York today for burial in the Jewish cemetery. Mrs Meister died suddenly last evening at Bridgeport High School during graduation exercises. Her grandchildren were in the graduating class, and heat and excitement are believed to have caused a heart attack. She collapsed in the auditorium and was carried outside where Dr. B. J. Burns treated her before she died at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Yale and Harvard prepared for their fifty third annual four mile river race on the Thames opposite Ted Top. Crowds filled New London as fans awaited a closely contested clash with both crews confident and clocked times suggesting a narrow margin.
In New York on June 24 a baby whale swam into New York harbor and grounded on a sand bar off Staten Island. A watchman and a restaurant owner, both armed with a camera and a carving knife, killed the young whale. The incident underscores the dangers of tides to marine visitors in the Narrows.
Judges Keeler and Keeler presided as four uncontested divorce decrees were granted in a brief Superior Court calendar. Tanolla New Haven and Mary Stridgeport separated after July 20 1818 marriage with a custody arrangement. Carl F Murphy and Tuunning Murphy divorced after December 23 1901 for desertion since 1904 with $1,000 alimony due by July 1. Westport couple Holia May Beers Ross and Earle A Ros' marriage on March 5 1917 ended for infidelity with Beers change of name approved. Gilbert H Vanderwerken of Mt Vernon NC divorced Irene W Vanderwerken after desertion since October 1. proceedings noted in the session.
Otille Mann sixty four died yesterday at 1380 East Main Street survived by two daughters Marie Schawabe and Amanda Mann both of Guy and a son Philip Mann of New York City and two stepchildren. A service will be held here tomorrow at p m with Rev. Fredrick Kirin officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Michael McCartay of 641 Ironisian Avenue buried yesterday morning funeral at his late home at 740 and a half hour later a solemn high mass in Sacred Heart church interment in St Thomas cemetery Mittinearuc Mass.
A gathering of ten members of the 47 Club featured a 12 pound lobster, one of the largest caught at the point. E. T. Whiting presided, Tracey Warren served as secretary, with Mayor Stader of Mumarnneck and other local figures in attendance, and plans for the 49 club dinner noted.
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