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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
1
The piece surveys intrafamily and national conflicts, noting mercy in the U.S. Civil War, Ireland's conflict, immigration tensions, and the role of citizenship education. It contrasts harmonizing memory with era shifts, touches on insect warfare, politics, and party reform, ending with a public notice on July Fourth early trash and ash pickups.
Insurgents hoisted the white flag at four oclock and surrendered at 410 this afternoon after an explosion and fierce fighting. Casualties tallied around 30 killed and over 50 wounded. 83 irregulars were captured as Free State troops secured most of the building. Darcy, chief of staff, was captured posing as a nurse.
The Board of Education may place the New High School annex under independent operation with Norman C Thorne of Portland as principal The move aims to reduce Principal Moore s workload while Thorne a Yale educated experienced educator and brother of Angus Thorne would lead the annex
Alderman Eugene C. J. Kelly of the Third district resigns as secretary treasurer of the Farmers Dairy Co next week. The Mite Dairy Co has acquired Farmers Dairy and will hire its own staff. Kelly has offers from accounting firms but may open a public accountant office. he has served two years with Farmers Dairy.
A resolution to pave Broad Street and move the curb on State Street to Elm will be introduced at the next Common Council meeting. The pavement is expected to be asphalt rather than bituminous. street width will be 35 feet between curbs. the trolley crossover by the Post Office will be removed but the jet of the tracks retained. City Clerk Francis Dunigan confirmed the resolution. City Engineer McIlroy prepared the drawings.
Judge Isaac Wolfe ordered J Moss Ives receiver to remove rails and ties on the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway citing unsafe conditions for motorists. State Highway Commissioner Charles J Bennett testified the road between Bridgeport and Newtown is narrow and obstructed, with funds available to repair and widen the track from 14 to 18 or 20 feet. Bridgeport Land and Title Company President D Fairchild Wheeler described ties under asphalt causing heaving and unsafe pavement.
Elizabeth Kutzenacker faced Judge Paul Miller in probate court over a petition by her husband William Kurtzenacker seeking removal as natural guardian of their two children William Jr. 11 and Viola M. The hearing featured tempers and a claim that the children were “dirty like rats.” Both parents accused the other of intemperance abuse and non support. If granted, sole custody would move the children to New Haven. decision reserved. children remain with the mother at High Street.
Early returns show Porter I. McCumber elected senator from North Dakota, defeating former governor Lynn J. Frazier in the state party primary. Frazier had been recalled by voters last October.
The Liberty Mrs. Company failed to obtain more time to redeem the $55,000 in a bank claim. J. McManus spoke for owners, many Polish workers, noting stock dispersed among small holders. Judge Foster and Judge Wolfe ruled for City National Bank, citing broken payment promises and lack of solid arrangements.
A crowded street car jumped the track at Carbondale and plunged 14 feet into Coal Brook. Eighteen passengers were injured, some fatally. Police and firemen aided rescues. ambulances and cars transported the injured to hospitals.
Margaret Harwick, 15, of 23 Kossuth Street, ran away to Walden New York to marry Arthur Jackson, 26, a Walden police officer. A note on her pillow said she left for Walden and she boarded a train to New York City. The Bureau of Missing Persons traced her, but she telegraphed the mother that she is now Mrs Arthur Jackson and asked forgiveness.
Chicago and Detroit dispatches report the United States Railroad Labor Board as the sole federal agency trusted to prevent a nationwide rail strike by 460000 shop employees. Observers note potential partial concessions by carriers on contracting work, while wage cuts and a contractor-system dispute loom large in the looming walkout.
Investigation by Attorney Theodore Stelber reveals thieves who looted Christopher Yule and wife valuables from a Paris to London air crash left only an American Express checkbook. The crooks avoided cashing checks due to counter signatures and fear of capture. Authorities have not announced updates from customs or express officials on the missing items.
A girder gave way during construction of St Patrick's parochial school at Wells and Chertes streets. Foreman Charles McLoyd and laborer Angelo Gentene suffered serious injuries. McLoyd in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital. Gentene treated at Emergency Hospital with facial wounds.
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