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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
9
The writer argues nominating speeches may be useful to save time and balance influence but should be brief and deliberate. They warn strong oratory can be ephemeral and cautions against emotion guiding nominations, favoring measured, well understood causes over speeches that press for rapid results.
A political convention debates platform planks with moral appeal aiming to win votes. Prohibition and Irish questions spark heated, public pressure, while leaders weigh the risk of losing support. The president’s Volstead veto and sympathy for Irish freedom influence possible declarations.
The piece discusses how divorce evolved from ecclesiastical control to civil courts, noting the minister on the Baptist convention executive committee faced opposition for presiding over a divorce ceremony. It contrasts English 1857 law with American practices, highlighting liberal American divorce reforms and clergy views on marriage as contract versus sacrament.
Judge John J. Walsh in Common Pleas decides that Braman is entitled to the mule and Pasquale Fasolino must return the animal and pay Braman $1 plus costs. Fasolino had traded the mule for a horse, wagon and harness in 1919 and later reclaimed and removed the mule, leading to a replevin suit won by Braman on a technicality.
Martin Gulick of 1812 Seaview Avenue was committed to the State Reformatory by Judge Frank L. Wilder in City Court after being arrested for taking a car without permission. The vehicle owned by Edward Brock of 611 Carroll Avenue was removed from Cannon Street and later recovered in Milford.
Casmere Gordauski, 20 months, daughter of Mrs. Helen Gordauski of 11 Warren Street, was treated at the Emergency hospital for muriatic acid poisoning. After first aid she was moved to St. Vincent's hospital. Her condition was not serious and she was reported improving at noon.
New York newsstands will see the price rise to three cents for the Evening Sun and the Evening Telegram while only one New York evening paper remains at two cents after tomorrow.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics reports over 200 couples obtained marriage licenses in June, a 50 rise from last year. Records guardian Miss Cora Freyler declined to explain, joking that she had “pulled” a Kibling and had nothing to say.
Discussion on the metric question notes pros by researchers and cons by co instructors. The piece contrasts theoretical benefits with practical skepticism and cites scholars' views on measurement systems.
Governor Coolidge urges cooperation and constitutional observance as the remedy for government problems. He emphasizes enforcement plus a return of public opinion to self-control and lawful conduct to achieve peace, prosperity and progress.
Obituary for Mrs Catherine Allen of 173 Pequonnock Street with funeral at her home and St Augustine's Church. Henry A Movers funeral services at Rourke Boucher chapel, burial planned at Park View. Wimbledon: William T. Tilden defeats Zenzo Shimidzu to reach challenge round vs Gerald Patterson. Burglars steal $100 from W B Upson’s Park Avenue room. police notified.
Mexico City reports General Calles, war minister, ordered the release of Lieut Stanley M Ames the American aviator who was forced to land 35 miles south of the border during a rain storm. Ames had been in custody since Sunday.
Judge John J. Walsh awarded Loretta Kiely $229.55 against Joseph Ciglar in a bond case tied to a truck attached in a prior action. The decision grants Kiely the recovery sought in the civil action.
Secretary Baker announced steps to minimize army and navy recruiting in rural areas due to farm labor shortages. Enlistments will be sought largely in cities. Army officials denied taking men from farms.
The Chamber of Commerce outlines a July 14 picnic for Kiwanis Rotary Manufacturers and members at an undisclosed Plaza start with a Water Street parade. Tickets stay $3 amid high living costs, with a noon sheep roast and baseball as in prior years. The entertainment committee led by J.J. Fisher promises a larger, improved program near Bridgeport, following last year’s successful format.
Aurora Nebraska June 30 Robert T Meyer fined 25 dollars and costs for teaching German in a parochial school in violation of a state law regulating foreign language instruction He said he would appeal Akron Ohio June 30 three women prisoners escaped from the county jail by sawing their way out of a cell above the jail office All three occupied the same cell two were charged with pocket picking and one with cutting her way out The escape involved two colored inmates and one white inmate.
American missionaries Paul Nilson and wife captured by Turkish bandits near Tarsus, Asia Minor and brought to Silvisk Constantinople. Message from Mersina says a Turkish general promised their immediate release.
Belgrade reports that Aviona in Albania has fallen to Albanian insurgents from Italian forces. Uskub dispatch says the town was taken by storm after desperate fighting with the entire town in insurgent hands.
A wife and husband spar in a playful exchange about marriage and fate. The dialogue shifts to a geopolitical view, with a speaker arguing that oil finds in Armenia would spur U S intervention to protect suffering people.
The text notes a shift toward accepting divorce as a matter under state guardianship. It suggests that the clergyman discussed would be elected if found satisfactory by the convention, aligning with the broader reform trend.
After decades, supporters urge a survey and plan for Broad Street extension arguing it is essential for city development. Critics warn against haphazard work and recall the Grand Street bridge disaster and lawsuits over sewer project damages.
Fifty years ago The Farmer reports Stamford will gain a horse railroad after a General Assembly passage. Other items include a Bridgeport beacon light and Penfield reef lighthouse funding, local court appointments, a five percent dividend from Connecticut National Bank, a local house sale for improvements, and a record hot day. The Catholic community buys 40 acres for a new Stamford cemetery, New York ice dealers set a higher rate, and over 100 young women study law nationwide.
City faces pressure over jitneys versus streetcar service as Mayor Brainard warns possible trolley withdrawals. John B Schwarz, head of a local jitney union, vows to keep jitneys, claim license to operate, and says 150 extra buses can be deployed in 25 minutes to meet transit needs if trolley lines quit. He says jitneys offer better cheaper service than Connecticut Company.
Judge John R. Booth rules that diamond earrings and a ring pledged with John Rosenfield, a Norwalk pawnbroker, by Oscar St John administrator of Mary D. St John estate be returned to Rosenfield. He is to pay out 470.40 plus 25 in counsel fees and costs, with Rosenfield to reimburse the estate’s heirs on payment. The decision concerns the estate dispute in the Court of Common Pleas.
A calm traveler on a train is startled when a crab dusts from a hat rack and clamps his ear. In another item, Sarah Condon aged 50 wife of William Condon dies in the city on Monday June 28 1920. Funeral plans set for July 1 at her home 699 Connecticut Avenue and Blessed Sacrament church with burial at Catholic Cemetery Westport Conn.
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