May Appoint Smuts Mediator In Irish Strife
London and Belfast reports indicate Jan Smuts may be invited to mediate the Irish conflict during the Imperial conference as Dublin and London await De Valera's reply to Lloyd George. Belfast opposes Ulster participation, with Orange leader William Coote denouncing any plan to submerge Ulster in Dublin authority.
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Smuts
Ulster
Lloyd-George
London
Jan Christian Smuts
South Africa
Ireland
Gen. Smuts
de Valera
Lloyd George
Belfast
Judge Rules Plaintiff Must Pay Defendant Costs
Judge Wilder publicized the ruling in Fred Menick of Port Chester versus F. R. Kimbly of Greenwich. The court orders the plaintiff to pay court costs as the plaintiff failed to prove the case or establish lack of fault. Damages sought were 600 dollars for an automobile collision in Greenwich on July 22, 1920, involving a car owned by Menick damaged by a machine operated by a chauffeur named John Mackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Fred Menick
Port Chester
F. R. Kimbly
Greenwich
John Mackey
Ex-soldiers Russo and Smith arrested for assault after street incident
Angelo Russo of 1251 Pembroke street and Ralph P. Smith of 34 Hamilton street, both claiming ex-soldier status, were arrested Saturday after attacking a man who failed to reveal a meeting speaker's name. Their cases were continued to July 2 for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Russo
Pembroke Street
Ralph P. Smith
Hamilton Street
Russo
Smith
Stratford
Eight Small Robberies Reported Over Weekend
Eight small robberies were reported to police over the weekend and are under investigation by the Detective Bureau. Incidents include sugar stolen from William Davis’s restaurant at 601 Howard Avenue, a window entry at J. Lewis harness shop, thefts of a gold watch from Frank Miller at 38 Human Street, and other minor thefts at various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detective Bureau
William Davis
Howard Avenue
J. Lewis
John Street
Frank Miller
Henry Frehler
North Avenue
Frank
East Main Street
John Phasin
Wall Street
No Action On Appointments in Hartford
Governor Lake’s executive offices in Hartford said no action has been taken on city judgeship appointments. Reports of a same day appointment were denied and no announcement was made about timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Hartford
Mayor Holds Second Copy Of Lil Report Amid Debate
The Chamber of Commerce issued a statement defending the city finances review, noting only one copy of the second Lil report has been released to the mayor on June 22. It cautions readers to separate official findings from press interpretations and urges awaiting the complete report before judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sunday Herald
Lil
Aviator who flew over Berlin dies in Paris hospital
Captain Anselme Marchal, the only Allied aviator to fly over Berlin, dies in Paris from injuries after an auto accident. He served through the war, conducted propaganda over Berlin from Nancy, was captured near the Russian front, escaped, and planned a trans Atlantic flight at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Anselme Marchal
Berlin
Marchal
Nancy
Marcel
Mystery in Sub Sinking Baffles Navy Yard
London reports a K class submarine named K-15 mysteriously sunk at Portsmouth navy yard. Six sailors aboard woke during the floundering incident but escaped. Another K class submarine reportedly lost en route to the Mediterranean. no trace found near the Irish coast. Admiralty suspicions on Sinn Feiner theories denied. The K class displaces 2,000 tons with 55 crew and eight torpedo tubes.
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London
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Close To 10 000 At Band Concert
Bridgeport reports near ten thousand attended a Coast Artillery band concert at Seaside Park under a clear June evening. The writer notes a stifling odor from a decaying cat along Park and Railroad avenues and questions health policy. The piece paints a nostalgic scene at the Soldiers and Sailors monument with families, couples, and youths enjoying the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Times
Board of Health
Park Avenue
Seaside Park
George F
Coast Artillery Band
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Death of B Joel’s race horse at Wantage stable
The Daily Mail reports that B Joel’s horse, winner earlier at Epsom Dow stable, was found dead at Wantage on June 1. Death attributed to natural causes amid late telegraph news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Joel
Daily Mail
Epsom Dow
Wantage
Celebrated novelist Mary Rinehart improves after surgery
New York report states Mrs Mary Roberts Rinehart novelist and playwright who had gall stones operation yesterday is in satisfactory condition today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Elizabeth Ryan Tops Mrs Mallory at Wimbledon
Miss Elizabeth Ryan of Paris and California defeated defending champion Mrs Molla Mallory in the Wimbledon women’s singles, overcoming a 0-6 start to win 0-6 6-1 6-4 in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallory
London
Elizabeth Ryan
Paris
California
Molla Mallory
Wimbledon
Dempsey Paris Tour Planned After Carpentier Fight
A syndicate of French promoters plans an European tour for Jack Dempsey if he defeats Georges Carpentier on July 2. The tour would begin soon after the fight, and Dempsey’s appearance was expected to draw enormous crowds.
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Paris
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Dempsey
Eklund Ordered to Pay Damages in Bridgeport crash
E A Eklund of Bridgeport must pay $350 to John Kronovitter of Bridgeport for an automobile collision on Fairfield avenue near Ellsworth street on July 17. Judge Wilder announced the verdict in Common Pleas court after a trial where Kronovitter claimed $500 in vehicle damage.
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E. A. Eklund
Bridgeport
John Kronovitter
Fairfield Avenue
Ellsworth Street
Wilder
Common Pleas Court
Kronovitter
Elsworth Street
Eklund
Governor Won't Stop Fight In Jersey City
Governor Edwards says the Dempsey Carpentier bout will proceed under law despite Clinton N. Howard of the International Reform Bureau seeking an injunction. Howard in Atlantic City last night stated his intention to halt the exhibition, while the governor warned against attempting to impede the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Clinton N. Howard
International Reform Bureau
Dempsey-Carpentier
Edwards
New Jersey
Howard
Atlantic City
Two Minor Accidents Reported In Bridgeport Weekend
Traffic bureau notes two minor automobile accidents yesterday with no serious injuries or arrests. Over the weekend six mishaps occurred in Bridgeport. incidents involved Antony Lutortarski and Jitrney bus on Oak and North, Helen Simesky cut by glass, and several other collisions at Colorado, Maplewood, Fairfield, Iranistan, and Main streets. No injuries reported beyond minor cuts and slight vehicle damage.
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Traffic Bureau
Bridgeport
Antony Lutortarski
Hancock Avenue
Joe Coriall
North Avenues
Oak Street
North Avenue
Helen Simesky
State Street
James J. Bientavanil
Lee Avenue
Studebaker
Colorado
Maplewood Avenues
John T. Carroll
Laurel Avenue
N. T. Moore
Bronx Avenue
Fairfield
Iranistan
Park and
Edward R. Kasperek
Herkimer Street
David Kent
Gregory Street
Main Street
East Washington Avenue
James Walsh
Harry P. Goldstein
Whalley Avenue
New Haven
John FE
Corbitt
Newtown
Fairfield Avenues
Grewster Street
Case Against Ball Players Opened Today
Chicago June 27 A special venire was ready for examination today in the case of eighteen ball players alleged gamblers and others indicted in connection with the 1919 world series baseball scandal. Judge Hugo Friend said there would be no stalling and both sides prepared to proceed. The charges allege conspiracy to defraud under federal laws. conviction could bring imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hugo Friend
Property Value Figures Questioned in Bridgeport Report
Thomas R. Lill criticizes the city’s balance sheet as unscientific and notes a lack of segregated cash accounts for taxes and bond proceeds. He presents a Segregated Balance Sheet distinguishing each receivable cash account to compare with the general city balance. He also argues that the payable accounts lack proper records, making the balance sheet’s accuracy questionable. continued discussion promised on Page Six.
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Thomas R. Lill
Bridgeport
Mr. Lill
Price
Chamber of Commerce
Keating
Lill
Holt Gainer By Queer Transaction At Capitol Avenue
No settlement exists in the irregular transfer of three building lots on Capitol avenue and owner James T. Holt. Henry B. Saltman, a leading realtor, attended a conference with Benjamin Bers and Holt. Holt seeks damages and rights infringement remedy through attorney William M. Beat. The case raises legal peculiarities, potential loopholes, and possible automatic reversion of materials to the original owner, possibly yielding Holt profit. Bers transferred property to Saltman using an expired 60 day option.
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Capitol Avenue
James T. Holt
Henry B. Saltman
Benjamin Bers
Mr. Holt
Enideeport
New York
Providence
Holt
William M. Beat
Bers
Salman
Terrizzi Sought by State Police for Assault
State police pursue Tony Terrizzi linked to assaults on Edwin Mathewson and Gerlando Farrusia. Sergeant Frank Virelli notes Terrizzi fled after a recent attack and faces potential deportation to Rochester if returned, with his wife recently hospitalized and a history of residence across Niagara Falls, Rochester, and Fultam.
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Tony Terrizzi
Edwin Mathewson
Norman Street
Gerlando Farrusia
Frank Virelli
Stratfield Road
Rochester
Bridgeport
St Vincent's Hospital
Palermo
Itzy
Walsher Avenue
Niagara Falls
N. C
Fultam
Virelli
New York State
Connecticut
Italy
Burns Detective Agency Payment Dispute Reaches Commissioners
The Burns Detective Agency seeks $12,118.01 as full payment for a $15,199.89 bill tied to raids executed in New York. The item includes $1,000 for counsel fees defending Burns lieutenant Fred A. Bozeman, jailed three months for assaulting Frank Corza of Broad Street. The Board of Apportionment cut the expense and commissioners must decide this week.
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Burns Detective Agency of
New York
Burns
Fred A. Bozeman
Frank Corza
Broadstreet
Board of Apportionment
Bus Episode Disconcerting Highlights Jitney Service Flaw
A Bridgeport jitney line owner leaves eleven travelers waiting as the 2 PM bus departs late with eight aboard and three stranded passengers. With empty cars and ready drivers, those left behind endure a 70 minute wait until another driver finally relents and departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Jitney Hearing Sparked by Packed New Haven Hall
In New Haven Connecticut a two day forenoon session before the Public Utilities Commission heard many jitney operators and supporters. The hall was crowded and one man fainted amid the crowd. Connecticut company officials attended but spoke little as objections to competition were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport Day Brings Bargains Across The City
Bridgeport promotes an all out sales event tomorrow from 8:30 to 6 with posters, placards, and ads by merchants across sectors. The Retail board of the Chamber of Commerce urges shoppers to buy as a sign of civic care under the slogan To buy is to care. Weather is forecast favorable and all roads lead to Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Yici
Connecticut
The
Chamber of Commerce
Disabled Vets Convene to Lead Soldier Relief Effort
Hundreds of World War II disabled veterans gathered in Washington for the first annual convention of the National Disabled Soldiers' rescue. They urged taking relief work away from teachers and labor agitators and placing it in veteran hands to meet soldiers' needs.
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Washington
National Disabled Soldiers’ Rescue
Wage cuts widened to almost all U S railroads
The United States Railroad Labor Board extended its wage reduction order effective July 1 to nearly all Class One carriers. The decision adds about 210 roads to the 104 previously listed and aims to meet an estimated $400 million saving by applying the 12 percent cut to all employes on all Class One lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
No New Clues in Tierney Case
A woman close to the investigation was questioned about Patrolman Thomas A. Tierney’s shooting on June 15 but produced no new clues. Six detectives focus on the case, with police keeping watch for a definite lead as Tierney remains in critical condition and only his wife may visit.
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Thomas A. Tierney
Tierney
Sun
Ran Si
Ivaxt
State Street Extension
Managan
West End
Flanagan
Danbury Bethel trolley tracks replaced by buses
Work began to rip up the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway tracks on the railroad right of way at Bethel. Under a Superior Court order J Mons Ives receiver may use buses to replace trolleys on the Bethel extension. Buses expected to run soon, marking a first practice demonstration of bus replacement. The ruling also blocks further rail laying across the Bethel station tracks. Also noted factory closing at Hirdsey Somers corset firm with inventory remaining and plans to reopen later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Company
Bethel
J. Mons Ives
Usin
Danbury& Bethel Company
Bethel Station
Eleven Year Old Girl Leads Bicycle Contest
Gertrude A. Keane, eleven, of North Avenue, leads the Indian bicycle contest by securing 21 new subscriptions in two days. Boys must rise or the girl may win. The first winner may be photographed as the contest unfolds. Andrew Kubick and Edward Bowen run a close second, with subscriptions pouring in as boys and girls race for the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude A. Keane
North Avenue
Orst
Andrew Kubick
Edward Bowen
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Holt Gainer
Queer Transaction
Terrizzi
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