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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1920

Page

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Forming Party 10 Foment Big Revolt in United States

The Department of Justice reports evidence of a united communist party formed by merging the Communist Labor Party and the Communist party. It says the aim is to foment a revolution against the government and to spread a civil war mindset among the working class, with armed insurrection as the means to overthrow the capitalist system.

United States Communist “Labor Communist’ Party Washington United Communist Party Communist Labor Party Communist Party Department of Justice Unitedmmunist Party

Sharp rebuke to Jennings and counsel in court ruling

Judge Frank D. Haines orders Erwin M Jennings and his attorneys to respect court mandates. Jennings is fined $100 and committed until paid. execution stayed one week on Morgan’s motion. The court emphasizes that counsel must obey orders and that the gas tank installation violated an injunction.

Erwin M Jennings Frederick Morgan John Chapman Frank D. Haines Jennings Morgan Haines Carpenter Jennings Co Haynes Jennings Company

No Record of Richler Sought in TNT Boat Case

Local police have no record of a man named Richler thought to own a boat containing £000 of TNT found by New York police and naval authorities off Plumb Beach, Sheepshead Bay. A wartime ammunition thief suspected, authorities note similar names and question alien enemy lists while the craft remains deserted.

Nho Mamed Richler New York Naval Plumb Beach Sheepshead Bay Richler Charles Charles H. Suckley Richter Bridgeport Axel Richter Salt Textile Company Wilhelm Relehier Wail Street Axel Reichter Hinckle Lace Company Frank Richter East Main Street Otto F. Richter Yale

Watchman Shot In Jail Break At Fulton Jail

Five gunmen wounded Weteter Stouch the night watchman and bombarded Fulton Jail at Wauseon in an unsuccessful bid to free Edward ONeill alias Malachy awaiting trial for a $21000 bank robbery in Delta. Stough was shot in the arm Sheriff J B McQuillan and Deputy Walter Stevens fired 25 shots as the invaders forced a broken window escape toward Toledo in a touring car. ONeill was the only prisoner in the building.

Toledo Weteter Stouch Fulton Wauseon Edward O'Neill Malachy Delta Ohio Stough J. B McQuillan Walter Stevens O'Neill

Girl Narrowly Escapes Death Under Ice Wagon

Helen O Hara a 13 year old of 503 William Street narrowly escapes being trampled by two horses when knocked down at Congress and Middle Streets by Sprague Ice and Coal Company wagon number 34. An ambulance treated arm and facial abrasions. she returned home.

Helen O'Hara William Street Congress Middle Streets Sprague Ice & Coal Company

Grabski to Lead Polish Government in Official Cabinet

Warsaw June 25 The new Polish government will be an official expert cabinet headed by Ladislas Grabski a former finance minister from a wealthy family The cabinet is described as non political with directions to be agreed by the diet The Socialists express no confidence in the cabinet.

Warsaw Associated Press Poland Ladislas Grabski Diet

Hoover urges rapid ratification of Versailles treaty

Herbert C Hoover calls for swift ratification of the Versailles treaty after removing Article X from the League covenant. He argues military guarantees contradict the league and urges reliance on moral and economic power, challenging the need for a military alliance in European affairs.

New York Herbert C. Hoover New York Evening Post League United States Europe Friends of the League Hoover

Outrage in Bantry Ends in Death and Fires

In Bantry County Cork on June 25 a series of attacks killed Cornelius Crowley a 20 year old Sinn Fein supporter. Masked intruders shot him in bed then burned his shop dwelling. Three other houses were burgled threatened shot at, one burned, two damaged. A quay store was targeted and Sinn Fein workers faced threats. The Sinn Fein guardian chairman’s residence was burned.

Bantry County Cork Ireland Sinn

Painter Falls 35 Feet From Ladder at Myrtle Avenue

Steve Frank 55 of Stratford suffered a compound fracture of the right leg after tumbling 35 feet from a ladder while painting a house on Myrtle avenue near Seaside park. He was taken by ambulance to St. Vincents Hospital and rested comfortably at noon.

Myrtle Avenue Seaside Park Steve Frank Stratford St. Vincents’ Hospital J. B. J. Euans Frank Edward B Brinel John Strest

Palmer Confident of Presidential Nomination

U S Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer on a special train to San Francisco said he was confident of a presidential nomination. He noted that even if not nominated, a Democratic victory in November remained likely. He traveled with Pennsylvania delegates and senior party figures including Vance McCormick and R S Morris.

James A. Blakeslee Naster San Francisco William G. McAdoo

Shriner Convention Chooses Atlantic City for 1953 Meet

In Portland Oregon the Imperial Council named Atlantic City as next year’s Shriner convention site. W Freeland Kendrick, retiring post potentate of Philadelphia, received a $7000 check on his 46th birthday and endorsed it to the Shrine for construction of a new children’s hospital valued at 2,090,000 dollars.

Portland Ore Imperial Council of the Shriners Atlantic City W. Freeland Kendrick Philadelphia Shrine Project

Board Action Would Curb Disturbances

Representatives of railroad unions said early wage board action would curb strike disturbances after most Potomac Yards yardmen returned to work at midnight. Railroad officials reported freight in the South could move without delay.

Washington Railway Wage Board Potomac Yards South

Brooklawn Golf Tourney Leads to Semi Finals

Morning rounds at Brooklawn Country Club crown tight matches in the state championship. Reggie Lewis of Greenwich defeated W. Parker Seeley 4-3 after opening 38, while J. H. Alcorn beat R. S. Miner 5 up 4 to go. Other results include Taft defeating Jackson 2 and 1 and Hovey beating Le Hubbard 2 and 1. Spargo edged Brown 1 up after 20 holes. Semifinals scheduled for this afternoon.

Brooklawn Country Club W. Parker Seeley Reggie Lewis Greenwich Seeley Lewis J. H. Alcorn New Haven R. S. Miner Veatogue Sliner P. Taft Pine Orchard W. A. Jackson Hartford Roger H. Hovey Shuttle Meadow John T. le Hubbard Brooklawn E. C. Spargo Ray Brown Highland Country Club Spargo

Woman Aids in Gun Fight

Police say James Bolen fired the fatal shot that killed Hamilton officer Charles J. Stegemann during a dawn raid on the Bolen residence north of the city. Lee and Elin Bolen are jailed. another sniper, reportedly a woman, aided the attack that left James Bolen gravely wounded.

Hamilton Charles J. Stegemann Bolen James Bolen Lee Elin Bolen Oficer Stegemann Dulle Jones

Seizure of 150 Gallons of 100 Proof Whiskey in Stratford

Stratford officers stopped a motor truck traveling from New York to Hartford and seized 150 gallons of 100 proof whiskey. Drivers Herman and Solomon Pincus of 1301 Hoe Avenue New York were arrested on liquor transport charges and held on $1,000 bonds awaiting arraignment before U S Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery. The arrests occurred about 11 p m last night and the men were jailed at Stratford police headquarters.

Stratford Bigelow New York Hartford Herman Solomon Pincus Hoe Avenue U. S Hugh J. Lavery

Londonderry Quiet After Violent Street clashes

Londonderry returns to a fairly quiet state after days of violent street warfare between Unionist Nationalist and Sinn Fein factions. Banks and shops reopen as people venture out though food supplies remain short and the town lacks stamp shortages.

Londonderry Sinn Fein

Bomb Blast Targets Brass Mill Workers in Waterbury

In Waterbury Connecticut a bomb exploded early this day aimed at workers resisting a strike at the Benedict and Burnham branch of the American Brass company. The blast shattered a cellar window at 2312 Railroad Street injuring no one as five Portuguese boarders slept nearby. The workers returned to their shifts at the usual hour.

Waterbury Conn Railroad Hin Albino Bibas

Cannot Hold Liquor Men Cannot Hold Liquor Men New Haven

June Fitzsimmons, secretary of the State Retail Liquor Dealers Association, is held not guilty by Judge F L Wilder of Bridgeport for selling intoxicating liquor while a license renewal was pending. The court rules the renewal application was made under state law. federal law governs prosecutions for renewal. Lapsed licenses fall outside this protection.

New Haven June Fitzsimmons State Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association F. L. Wilder Bridgeport

Motorcycle Hits Trolley at Barnum and East Avenues

A motorcycle collided with a trolley at Barnum and East streets at 7 am injuring two riders. Louis Laskowitch 25 Otis street Stratford driver of the cycle and Walter Fingen 21 California street Stratford rear rider suffered minor injuries. Laskowitch discharged from Bridgeport hospital after evaluation. Fingen treated for back abrasions and released from Emergency hospital after care. License plate 78? and trolley car No. 1280.

Barnum and East Avenues Louis Laskowitch Otis Street Walter Fingen California Street Stratford Laskowitch Bridgeport Fingen J. A. Maxwell

Harding Talks With Roosevelt In Washington Conference

Washington June 25 Senator Harding planned a conference with Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt a prominent progressive leader invited to discuss policies and plans for the party.

Washington Theodore Roosevelt Harding Roosevelt

Turkey Will Not Give Up Smyrna Statement From Constantinople

The Turkish peace delegation in Paris is instructed that the government will refuse to sign any treaty that cedes Smyrna, Adrianople, or eastern Thrace. Officials indicate no compromise on territorial limits aligned with other fixed terms.

Constantinople The S. P Peae Paris Turkey Smyrna Adrianople Thrase Enten

Convention Deadlock Shapes Meadoo Bid and Platform Debate

San Francisco dispatch notes rising McAdoo interest as a potential nominee if deadlock between Palmer and Cox grows. Delegates consider pushing McAdoo to secure two thirds, while a shift toward ignoring prohibition in the platform gains momentum amid Bryan’s anticipated stance.

Ee McAdoo Palmer Cox Ohio McAdoo Cummings National Committee

Yale Scores Double Victory On Thames

Yale crews win both freshman and junior varsity two mile races at the 52nd dual regatta on the Thames, edging Harvard as conditions favored fast times. Harvard led early but Yale surged to decisive finishes with Yale freshmen around 10 minutes 33 seconds and junior varsity about 14 minutes 6 2 5 seconds.

New London Yale Thames River Harvard Eli New Haven College Enl Thames Cambridge Ocean Bartlett's Cove Melkelham

200 Children Seek Permits for Summer Work

About 200 school children aged 14 to 16 rushed the Bureau of Vital Statistics for birth certificates to work during vacation after most grammar schools closed at noon. Over 500 had applied before 10 o clock. Applicants must present themselves to GC N Hall to obtain the blue slip before applying at the Welfare building.

Bureau of Vita Bureau GC. N. Hall State Board of Education

Judgment for plaintiff in attachment case

Judge John J. Walsh granted the plaintiff Stellan Kelly $745.50 in the Court of Common Pleas. The suit claimed the value of goods attached by Deputy Sheriff James P. Kiernan and not returned after dissolution of the attachment. Heinz, who held the claim, assigned it to Kelly.

John J. Walsh Court of Common Press Stellan Kelly James P. Kiernan Ernest Hens Heinz

Papers Served In Default Case Over Dead Man

Sheriff reports service of papers in the case of John Ferenz et al versus Frank and Mary Kossar by leaving copies at the defendants residence. Frank Kossar was read for some time before service and a default judgment was pursued. Attorney Fred Fallon had Frank’s name struck to enforce judgment against Mary. Coroner Phelan held a Stratford hearing into Vincent Vescual’s death after a derrick collapse at a sewer project. Vescual, of 259 Gregory Street, was killed leaving Spaniards injured.

Oscar Dannenberg John Ferenz Frank Mary Kossar Fred Fallon Mary Stratford Jip J. Phelan Vincent Vescual Vascual Gregory Street His Chy

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