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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1922
Page
1
A reflective essay contrasts wealth, crime, and science through portraits of Prince Albert of Monaco and Bridgeport life. It notes headlines and crime, urges public understanding of sociology, psychology, and math, and critiques sensational news and four hour workday advocacy while mocking criminal exploits.
New York June 28 an alleged rum smuggler Hollander was fatally wounded in a running pistol battle with five federal customs agents off Graves End The smuggling launch carrying one other occupant was intercepted after a chase in murky weather 25 cases of liquor were seized Hollander died at Coney Island hospital Fred Hummel a Far Rockaway fisherman assisted and was questioned later at federal authorities
Bridgeport police disclaimed knowledge of a supposed auto fencing operation selling Ford cars at cut rates they claim were stolen in New York City. Two men linked to cheap sales, including Harry Goldy, were investigated but no tangible evidence of theft or illegality emerged. Prosecution officials said an offer to prove otherwise by showing purchases in New York was unfounded. Continued on Page Six.
Miss Jeane Perkins of New York wed Prince Don Fabrizio Colonna of Rome in Geneva at the famous chapel of St. Bartolomeo. The ceremony joined two wealthy international families amid royal pomp and Swiss scenery.
Hartford warnings from the State Department of Health urge avoidance of well water drawn from wells tied to the Old Oaken Bucket. The advisory notes most such wells with rope or windlass, or with loose cement or planks, are polluted and may allow backflow, risking typhoid during vacation travel.
District Attorney Weeks filed an affidavit with the coroner stating an inquest is unnecessary into the death of Clarence Peters. Walter S. Ward, Ward Baking Company vice president, has a first degree murder indictment. Ward’s counsel Allan R. Campbell hopes to dismiss the indictment after reviewing grand jury minutes. Weeks may seek a stay of the inspection order.
Peter Fargo ages 13 of 2277 North Washington avenue slipped while reaching for a dead eel near the Housatonic avenue dock between Lumber and East Washington in Pequonnock this morning around 10 oclock and drowned before aid could reach him. His brother alerted the fire department after the fall and Chemical Co No 1 responded. The body was recovered after a search of over an hour and taken to the city morgue as officers and parents mourned the loss.
Mayor Atwater announced Charles B Botsford William Martin M J Power Daniel Rowland Albert Walkley as the new Electrical Commission members to enforce the city code. A meeting will be held this week so the board can begin functioning on July 1. The inspector position was defeated by Republicans who blocked creation at a Common Council meeting. It is uncertain if another resolution to create the inspector will be raised at the next council session.
Tax Collector Edward A Drew announced cash registers will be ready by July 15 after the Board of Apportionment authorized the purchase. He said the machines will improve accounting and prevent shortages like the Smith shortage of 85,000.
Mexico City June 28 The Mexican government moves to pursue bandits after the kidnapping of Bruce Bielaski in Morelos and the seizure of Cortez Oil Company property near Tampico. Forty American employees are held with a ransom deadline of 15,000 pesos. most captives are British subjects.
A long investigation reveals the roof leak at the county court house. water drips through an air shaft to the law library on the second floor while the space above stays dry. Repairs include new brick partitions in the cellar to replace wood coal storage and repointing exterior bricks.
John Fritz Jr. sought 25000 from Fairfield claiming Churchill Street became a public highway after repairs and use. Judge Isaac Wolfe ruled a non suit as the town had not accepted the road as public, with arguments over duty and highway status.
Irish Free State troops captured Fowler Hall in Dublin after a dawn battle with Irish Republican Army irregulars. The Four Courts district saw heavy fighting, with O Connor’s forces under heavy fire and casualties reported. Desultory firing continued at noon while civilians were searched for arms and reinforcements were blocked.
Dublin Irish communists mobilize in George Street to assist Republicans against Free State troops. They occupy several positions as fighting details are withheld by censorship. At 10 Downing Street Lloyd George’s residence, Britain denies responsibility for the attack on the Poor Courts building. The Premier reportedly urged Colins to resolve the Irish situation and offered aid.
In the superior court Olga Fillanovich sues John Pavlowski for 5000 dollars claiming permanent disfiguration from blows on July 2 1920. Olga alleges Pavlowski owned a share of volatile property and has transferred it during the suit while Pavlowski says she attacked him and he restrained her with a gentle hold.
Alexander Kerr, held in New York awaiting his habeas corpus case, was released on bond after his mother posted 30 dollars. Kerr, once married, had been ordered to pay his wife seven dollars weekly for a year, later up to 34 months. attorney Arthur Comey argued the bond and release while Kerr pursues the Supreme Court appeal.
In a Commer Pleas Court session Judge Booth saw John C. Mattice seek $120.33 plus disbursements from James J. Quigley for car repairs under a 1921 motor law. Quigley argued the law caps at $50 without a written order. The prior ruling found the bill collectible under the new suit, with Mattice represented by L. Finkleson and the outcome pending on the civil action to recover the amount.
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