Threats of Revolt in Ireland Over Peace Talks
London reports Irish extremists threaten revolt and a new government if Eamonn De Valera accepts Lloyd George proposals. Mike Collins vows not to surrender and may proclaim himself President of Ireland with aides if central surrender occurs. Cork leaders plan to seek support in Paris for counter moves. Griffith and Dr MacNeil freed from Mount Joy prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eamonn de Valera
Lloyd George
Whitehall
Mike” Collins
Irish Republican Army
Ireland
Cork
Kerry
Collins
Cloanakilty
Austin Stock
Richard Macahy
Barry Ezan
Paris
Dublin
Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
MacNeil
Mount Joy
No Indictment To Block Fight in Jersey City
Prosecutor Pierre Garven said he would not seek a grand jury indictment to block the Dempsey Carpentier bout unless more facts were presented by the International Reform Bureau. He spoke to an Associated Press representative on June 3 in Jersey City.
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Jersey City
N. J
Pierre Garven
Associated Press
International Reform Bureau
Hudson County Grand Jury
Three Jitneymen Before Court
Three jitneymen arrested by traffic police appeared before Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in City court. George Meyers of 270 Palisade Avenue had judgment suspended. Peter Angravik of 258 Federal Street was fined 3 dollars for payment issues. Samuel Godfrey of New Haven’s speeding case continued to July 13. James Martin of 99 West Liberty Street paid costs after being charged with an open muffler. Joseph Roberta of 47 Caroline Street faced charges for failing to pull to the right curb, with judgment suspended in his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Godfrey
New Haven
James Martin
West Liberty Street
Costa
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Promised Ringside Coverage
The Fridgeport Times will send notable sports writers including Jim Corbett Tad Sid Mercer and Jack Verock to Jer sey City for ringside coverage of the Dempsey Carpentier fight. The paper promises the latest fight news from this high tension match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridgeport Times
Jersey City
Jim Corbett
Tad
Sid Mercer
Jack Verock
Rhad the Times
Nervous nerves before big boxing matches and fame
The piece recalls boxers Jim Jeffries and Jess Willard facing pre bout nerves. It notes even greats like George Cohan forgot lines under pressure and signals the universal wobble before major fights. The account hints at a continuation on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Cohan
Broadway
Jim Jeffries
Reno
Jeff
Jef
Toledo
Jess Willard
Walt Monahan
Jess
Miss Sirene Marries Louis B. Matthias in Trinity Church
Miss Grace Sirene of 1008 Norman Street wed Louis B. Matthias of Trumbull at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. F. B. Aitkens officiating. Bride wore blue tricotine with blue georgette hat. attendants included Mr and Mrs Karl Slusser. After a northern New England honeymoon the couple will reside in Trumbull. Sirene is with the Sis association and Matthias is Bridgeport High School Commercial Department principal.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Grace Sirene
Norman Street
Louis B. Matthias
Trumbull
F. EB. Aitkens
Karl Slusser
Slusser
Miss Sirene
Fairchild Sirene
New England
Sis “Association
Matthias
Bridgeport High School
Rotary Club Delegates Arrive in Paris for Congress
Two hundred American delegates to the International Association of Rotary Clubs have reached Paris for the Edinburgh meeting former. About two hundred English Rotarians join them as six hundred are expected by Saturday. The visit features a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe, a typic American Rotary luncheon, receptions at Hotel de Ville and a garden party hosted by the Duchess of Vendome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Edinburgh
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Woods
Crawford C. McCullough
Fort William
Ont
Arc de ‘Triomphe
Rotary
Hotel DeVille
Market Prices Break Violently in Early Trading
Market prices fell sharply after higher duties were proposed in a tariff bill. Mexican oils led declines with Mexican Petroleum down 12 to 13 points, while Pan American also dropped. several stocks in the tariff range slipped two to five points. President signed the Army bill trimming the U S army from 220000 to 180000 men.
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Ow York
Pan-Americam
Mexican_Petrole- Washington
Presidenti Um
United States
Honor Bonaparte Flags at Half Mast Across Navy
Washington June 80 flags of all naval vessels and shore stations were flown at half mast to honor Charles J. Bonaparte former secretary of the navy and former attorney general who died Tuesday at his Maryland home
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Honor Bonaparte Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte
Maryland
Poles Leaving Upper Silesia Evacuation Moves Notified
Berlin dispatch reports n Hennicker, commander of British troops in Upper Silesia, informed Gen Hoefer that Poles completed the first base of evacuating occupied territory. Hoefer ordered German withdrawal. New York delegate heads for Geneva congress. London says Spanish cabinet to resign after peers vote.
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Upper Silesia
Berlin
N. Hennicker
Hoefer
Oppeln
London
Madrid
Lee
Sues Herself In Friendly Suit In Thomas J Raymond Estate
Norwalk executors and trustees Carolins V C Raymond Henry Lockwood and Frank D Layton sue Caroline V C Raymond over the estate of the late Thomas Raymond. The May 8 1920 death left an estate about 400000 in value with all claims paid. Daughters Martha E Randall May Burns and Pisie L Albrecht also involved. suit described as friendly to settle will and estate matters.
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Carolins V. C
Knapp Held on $2000 Bond in Auto Theft Case
Ernest Knapp and two accomplices were arrested in Bridgeport on charges of stealing a automobile owned by George J. Smith of Milford. Knapp, held on $2000 bond, appeared in City Court with case continued to Saturday. Accomplices Sadie Devaney and William Richmond, both of Sandy Hook, are also detained on similar charges. The theft occurred on Main Street June 14 with alleged license plate switching. Knapp is on parole from a state prison for prior auto theft.
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New York
Ernest Knapp
North
Washington Avenue
Bridgeport
George J. Smith
Milford
Frederic A. Bartlett
Knapp
Sadie Devaney
William Richmond
Sandy Hook
Brooklyn
Smith
Main Street
Richmond
Connecticut
New Jersey
State's Prison
Budsay Fined $200 for Alleged Liquor Operation
Alexander Budsay of 177 Spruce Street, owner of a 25 gallon still seized by local police Tuesday night, was fined $200 by the City Court for conducting a place where liquor was reputed to be for sale. The fine is among the stiffest for liquor law violators locally and federal action may follow as the case is turned over to government authorities for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Budsay
Sprucetreet
Budtay
Motion Denied in Fairfield County Disbarment Case
Judge Booth in a special Common Pleas session denied C A Smythwick a bid to set aside Judge Shapiro’s prior ruling. The case involved disbarment actions in Fairfield County courts over an automobile sale and repeated transfers. Judge Booth found the delayed decision just and upheld the original verdict in the Alves versus Nichols matter.
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Booth
Common Pleas Court
C.a.smythwick
Bel
Fairfield County
Judes
Joseph G. Shapiro
Judement
Robert Alves
William Nichols
Bridgeport
Shapiro
Divorce Suit Filed by Elizabeth Meyer Vogt in Bridgeport
Elizabeth Meyer Vogt of Bridgeport files for divorce from Henry Vogt alleging habitual intemperance and cruelty. She seeks divorce, restoration of her maiden name Meyer, and custody of two minor daughters Wiewense and Evers.
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Elizabeth Meyer Vogt
Bridgeport
Henry Vogt
Meyer
Wiewense
Evers
Band Concert At Beardsley Park
The Locomobile Band conducted by H Brown presents an evening program at Beardsley Park. Selections include Washington Fest Overture Idealistic American Patrol and dances such as Whispering Honolulu Eyes Just Like Gypsy Lilly of the Valley and Rose plus the National Hymn finale.
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Locomobile
H. Brown
Beardsley Park
Washington
No Action On Judgship In Bridgeport City Court
Governor Lake had taken no action on a judge appointment in Bridgeport City Court by noon. Incumbent Judge Frederic A Bartlett’s term ends at midnight, with any new appointment required before then. Senator H B Garlick has been confirmed as deputy judge and will take office tomorrow, while debate continues on who will be the next senior judge.
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Lake
Bridgsport
Hartford
Frederic A. Bartlett
HB. Borle Garlick
Frank L. Wilder
Albert J. Merritt
General Assembly
Garlick
Ship Board Plans Sale of 287 Vessels
The United States Shipping Board announced that 257 wooden ships totaling 900000 tons will be sold as soon as possible with bids opened on July 20. This sale marks the government’s move to withdraw from the shipping business and deteriorating ships lie at ports.
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Washington
United States Shipping Board
Bad Washouts On New Haven Road
A severe rain storm lashed northwestern Connecticut with vivid lightning and thunder. The New Haven railroad sustained washouts between Winsted and Burrville halting train service briefly while repair crews worked from Waterbury. Telegraph service weakened and power lines failed affecting multiple towns. Cantons and Norwalk trolley lines were out, with about 500 telephones knocked from service.
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Winsted
Conn
Connecticut
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Here
Burrville
Waterbury
Samust Herman
Canal Road
Collinsville
New England
Hishmand Lake
Norfolk
Lakeville
Cornwall
Canaan
Stamford
Cos Cob
New Haven Road
New York
Cedar Hill
Norwalk
Secretary to Judge Keogh returns from vacation
Florence Allen of Stratford, secretary to Judge John J. Keogh of the Bankruptcy court, has returned from a vacation of slightly over two weeks spent with friends and relatives in and near Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien
Florence Allen
Stratford
John J. Keogh
Bankruptcy Court
Chicago
First Winner Arouses Much Enthusiasm
Gertrude Keane daughter of Dr Mrs Robert Keane of 1776 Noren Avenue is named the first winner of The Times bicycle contest and her published photo yesterday sparked widespread excitement. Many new entrants signed up after seeing the picture and others already working toward the 28 subscriptions. Another winner will likely be announced soon as the contest remains open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Keane
Robert Keane
Noren Avenue
Times
Walker Wins Ice Output Contract With Brewing Company
Rumor proven as Naugatuck Valley Ice Co headed by Harry W. Walker secures entire ice output of Home Brewing Co for an indefinite period. The move aims to flood the market with brewing ice to lower prices, reviving hopes for municipal ice plants and recalling past debates over ice costs in Bridgeport and New Haven.
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Walker
Brewing Company
Naugatuck Valley Ice Company
Harry W. Walker
Home Brewing Company
Gridee
New Haven
Bridgeport
Kollar Not In Right Mind Ends His Life
Sheridan resident Stephen Kollar was deemed insane at the time of death by murianic poisoning. Dr. Daniel P. Griffin and Medical Examiner S. M. Garlick concurred the act was self-inflicted amid epileptic melancholia.
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Stephen Kollar
Sheridan Street
Daniel P. Griffin
East Main Street
S. M. Garlick
Griffin
Kollar
Garlick
Milford Morals Reach New Haven Beach Censors
Milford morals spread to New Haven as beach authorities enforce Puritanical dress codes. Censors demand high necks long skirts and full outer coverings at Fort Trumbull Silver Beach Walnut Beach and Woodmont. Indignation rises as maidens lament curtailment of mental and physical freedom.
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Milford
New Haven
Fort Trumbull Beach
Silver Fendh
Walnut Beach
Woodmont
Wage Cuts In Effect Tomorrow On New Haven Line
New Haven June 20 wage reductions on the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, authorized by the United States Labor Board, will take effect tomorrow. The official statement says the new pay scale will be enforced on the New Haven system starting July 1 1921 in line with Labor Board instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
New York, New Haven
Raphele Faces Jail After Parole Breach in Stamford
Raphele of Stamford returns after a suspended three month sentence for carrying concealed weapons. He sought revenge on Officer James A Thewlis, failed to harm him, but was arrested for violating parole. Judge Booth ordered the three months served, with an additional six months to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Raphéle
Stamford
Oficer
James A. Thewlis
Padock
Booth
Criminal Common Pleas Court
Car crashes bridge gate injures taxi driver
Frank Cefors, a taxi driver of 164 Sterling Street, collided with the Yellow Mill bridge gate around five this morning. The impact tore at his lip, and he was rushed to Emergency Hospital where seven stitches were applied by Dr. B. J. Burns. Wind is suspected to have swung the gates closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cefors
Sterling Street
Yellow Mill Bridge
Cefora
B. J. Burns
Regulations In Force On Fourth of July Firearm Rules
The city and state regulate sale and use of arms powder and firecrackers for the Fourth of July with strict enforcement. Extra police will patrol for violations and regular officers are told to watch for breaches. Firearms may not be sold or discharged within the city. cannons are banned. firecrackers over four inches are prohibited. dynamite torpedoes caps on trolley tracks are banned.
Walker And Smith Are Apt To Win
Archibald FE Smith and Frederick Walker are slated for Board of Aldermen seats following resignations by Walter G. Moore and William H. Brown. Tonight’s special meeting will elect successors. indications suggest little chance of a woman being elected, though Mrs. Walter Leewith showed support for her nomination in the Fifth District. The meeting will also consider spending the 360000 Sparity Emergency Note funds, with possible Finance Committee recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald FE. Smith
Frederick Walker
Smith
Walter G. Moore
Walker
William H. Brown
Moore
Brown Mcently
Wilson
Walter Leewith
Finance Committee
Commissioners to discuss Burns Agency bill at police board meeting
The Board of Police Commissioners will likely address a $15,000 Burns Detective Agency bill against a $12,000 appropriation. Rumor says a settlement will be reached with Burns accepting the lower offer since the police department cannot pay the full amount.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Burns Detective Agency
Burns
Police Department
Fight To Cost Cool Million for Dempsey Spence bout
New York June 99 More than 60 000 seats for the Spenzier Dempsey fight at Jersey City Saturday have been sold and more than 1100000 is in the coffers of Promoter Tex Rickard. Legal interference has practically been squelched as details for the big fight are arranged and good weather is promised by Washington forecasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Tex Rickard
Washington
Rickard
Dempsey
Leaders To Decide On Strike In Chicago Convention
More than a thousand railway union leaders representing four and a half million workers will meet in Chicago to decide on wage cuts and potential strike action. They must choose whether to accept the Railway Labor Board order reducing wages, permit a walkout, or pursue a compromise. Several unions have already rejected the wage cut and others have held referendums. engineers, conductors, trainmen, and clerks will be represented at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Federated Shop Crafts
Slenal
Reconcile Differences On Tariff Bill
Washington June 30 The administration tariff bill estimates place average duties between 9 and 10 percent, below the Payne Aldrich rate of 18.55 percent. Fordney cites Underwood six percent and Dingley 26 12 percent as comparisons. A final accurate figure will show the new bill slightly below Payne Aldrich. A report and plan to reconcile differences emerge as the bill proceeds to committee and Republican caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Payne-Aldrich
F All
Fordacy
Veterans Have Annual Reunion in Meriden Connecticut
About four hundred members gathered for Connecticut’s Sonic Veterans Association annual reunion in Meriden. Masons and long-serving members attended as Meriden lodge hosted the opening session at 11 o’clock led by John D. Rowland of Wallingford, the venerable master and president. Visitors were taken to Hanover Park for lunch at 1 PM.
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Meriden
Conn
Ifty-Fivst
Sonic Veterans Association of
Conecticut
Meriden Lodge
John D. Rowland
Wallingford
The
Veteran Association
Hanover Park
Gahan Explains Public Gym Use By Alpine Athletic Club
Superintendent P V Gahan of the Board of Recreation answered complaints about Alpine Athletic Association members monopolizing the public gym on Stratford Avenue. He said the gym was officially closed for summer except for two small athletic classes, and Alpine access was granted to protect the building in exchange for care of equipment and property.
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Gahan
Stratford Avenue
P. V. Gahan
Board of Recreation
Alpine Athletic Association
Yellow Mill
Alpines
Alpin
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Rotary Club
Late Telegraph News
Working Women's Congress
Maud Swartz
Budsay
Smythwick
Judgship
Ship Board
Raphele
Inush
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