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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
1
A simple funeral marks the death of William Rockefeller, one of the world's wealthiest men, at his Tarrytown home. The piece argues wealth should be remembered by living treatment rather than pomp, contrasting rich and poor obsequies and touching on democracy, progress, and modern values.
Saginaw Michigan June 26 Congressman Joseph W Fordney chair of the Ways and Means Committee and author of the Fordney tariff bill announced by telegram to the Saginaw News Courier that he will not seek re election. He plans to retire at the end of his present term after 24 years of continuous service in Congress.
Long excerpted critique details John T. King’s bid to reclaim Republican leadership amid accusations of lavish city spending, graft, and embezzlement. The 1919 sewer project costs cited, including the Western Sewer Disposal Plant, spark political clash with George Eames and the Republican Voters League as reports inspect city accounts and LAll findings.
City court heard ten cases tied to motor vehicle laws after a weekend rash of violations. Several defendants faced mirrors, mufflers, registrations, and speeding charges with fines from five to twenty five dollars. One case was continued for further investigation.
Principals from city grammar schools met Acting Superintendent Cortright to discuss school work and plans for the coming year. The conferences aim to improve relations between executives and principals. City officials vs. lawyers game set at Seaside Park this afternoon at 4.
Judge Moss Ives dismissed Alexander Kerr’s habeas corpus action challenging extradition to New York on abandonment charges filed by his former wife. Kerr remains held awaiting New York authorities to transport him for court action. Mrs Kerr testified she loves her former husband while Kerr’s present wife was a witness.
London 26. A Daily Mail correspondent reports Dutch officials fear a royalist uprising after Rathenau's assassination. J B H Kan, secretary of the Dutch Home Office, says there is no evidence the Kaiser intends to slip into Germany and that surveillance around him is tight and any escape would be impossible.
State police launched a land campaign along Connecticut shores seizing a bic lighter and raiding five Milford hotels four in Westport and Fairfield sites including the Seven Gables Inn Island View Hotel and Compo Inn amid bonds set for owners and associates. Local officials and customs officers plan a weekend water blockade to curb smuggling activity long suspected in the area.
In Mexico near Cuernavaca seven bandits robbed a party including Bruce Bielaski former chief of the U S Bureau of Investigation. Bielaski and Manuel Barcena were taken captive while his wife and Barcena’s wife were released. The State Department ordered steps for Bielaski’s release.
London June 26 A coroner's jury returns a verdict of wilful murder against James Connolly and James O'Brien in the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. The two suspects did not attend the hearing on legal advice as witnesses testified about the crime and pursuit. The government braces for parliamentary debate amid Irish policy tensions and Irish violence reflections in editorials.
Rev. Michael J. Regan of Nanza tuck was appointed by Bishop John J. Nilan to lead St Rose's church in Newtown, succeeding the late Rev. John Conway, and will assume duties next week.
Berlin June 26 A P says choosing a new foreign minister after Dr Walter Rathenau’s resignation is difficult for Chancellor Wirth due to a lack of suitable candidates and coalition realignment concerns. The death of Rathenau deprives the cabinet of a highly qualified figure with linguistic and international experience. Suggestions favor Otto Ludwig Wiedfeldt, ambassador to the United States, for his economist background and civil service training.
Alderman Frank L. Kisko cites police reporting delays as the reason coal dealers bought a patrol boat and hired a guard for harbor protection. The Margaret II is the acquired fast vessel, with losses last year estimated at $2000 as coal pirates operate against barges and horse captains.
Walter S. Ward moves to obtain the May grand jury minutes indicting him for murder of Clarence Peters. Attorney Frederick E. Weeks with Westchester county opposition, Justice Morschauser may sign the order to hand over the notes. Ward aims to dismiss the indictment for insufficient evidence. Additional info: Ward remains jailed. Peters was killed May 15 after a dispute. unrelated bite incident reported at Emergency Hospital.
New York detectives arrested Joseph Elias and Harry Harris after surveilling a garage where car plates were filed to create inexpensive Ford sedans. The duo, linked to a Bronx theft and a broader New Haven gang, face forthcoming hearings as police anticipate further revelations from ongoing probes.
The Pacific Mills failed to end a widespread New England cotton strike, with about 70 000 workers idle. Mills opened under police guard as 3000 pickets kept order, and many workers stayed home or refused to cross the gates. Some pastors urged continued abstention while others urged workers to return if wages rise. Rev A K Gilday condemned the offer saying it would force some girls to take as little as ten dollars a week.
In accordance with the late William Rockefeller the simple funeral will be held this afternoon at Rockwood Hall West Tarrytown conducted by Rev. Dr. Charles Warren Baldwir rector of St Marys Episcopal Church Beechwood. Attendance limited to Rockefeller family business friends and several old employees. Interment will be in the mausoleum near completion in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. The services are scheduled at the family’s convenience. Esther Daniels 62 of 28 Reservoir avenue was treated for a deep contusion near the right eye after a milk bottle was thrown by her husband at the Emergency hospital yesterday.
A rising vote of thanks was given Alderman Eugene Kelly of the Third district at a Veterans of Foreign Wars session for securing a $240 appropriation to aid veterans convention expenses. Kelly introduced the resolution at a recent Common Council meeting.
Darien June 26. Developments may follow the arrest of a man wearing a U S Army Captain uniform who gave the name John Andrews on a charge of transporting liquor. He traveled in a car with 26 bottles of what appeared to be Gordon gin. He pleaded guilty and paid fines and costs totaling 247.28 dollars. His true name is said to be withheld.
Customs officers in New York Harbor seized the Peter Metzger and its cargo of about 20 000 bottles of liquor valued at 200 000 dollars. The vessel, linked to prior wrecking operations by William Metzger and his crew, was towed by the CU36 and held for back wager claims amid a tense pursuit by rum runners during an electrical storm.
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