Death by Own Action Highlights City Police Debauchery
The piece argues Lieut. O Neill’s voluntary death resulted from police and political corruption in Bridgeport under Mayor Wilson. It blames scandal, coercion, and compromised departments for morale collapse, urging accountability while defending most officers as honest. It frames O Neill as a tragic victim and calls for a showdown against corrupt actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Wilson
Lieut
Burns
Bridgeport
Fire
Police Departments
Advance price of gas again to 34 cents
Gas prices rise as Standart Oil Company of New York increases wholesale price in New York City and district. Local dealers expect retail price to climb to 34 cents a gallon while Connecticut remains under the company’s influence and cites a recent uptick in crude oil costs as the reason for the higher gas price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standart OH Company
New
New York City
New York
Sas
Connecticut
New York Company
Geven
Gasakhoush
Stan- Oa Company
Gasoline Scarcity Cited As Consumption Exceeds Storage
The report notes that gasoline consumption so far this year has surpassed the projected storage for the year, leading officials to describe gasoline as scarce and in need of careful management.
Eight Vessels to Join Canadian Merchant Marine
Ottawa May 11 Eight more vessels will be added to the Canadian Merchant Marine before June 11 bringing the total ships put and actually delivered to 34. The marine department expects to complete its ship building program in May 1921. SEND AVIATOR'S BODY HOME New Haven May 11 Word comes to relatives that the body of Lieut James L Goggins an aviator killed in combat with Austrian planes on Aug 11 1918 is being sent here for interment He had formerly lived here.
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Ottawa
Merchant Marine
Marine Department
New Haven
James L. Geegins
Ravena
Italy
Goggins
Petition to appoint appraisers for town highway taking
A Superior Court petition by John H. Selleck Hiram B. Taylor and Edgar T. Bates selectmen of Darien requests three disinterested non residents to appraise benefits and damages for Sarah J MacKenzie and Lena Schneider whose property was taken for a highway laid out by a July 28 1919 town meeting
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John H. Selleck
Hiram B. Taylor
Edgar T. Bates
Darien
Sarah J. MacKenzie
Lena Schneider
Warship sent to Batum urged by Senate panel
Washington May 1 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported unanimously a resolution asking President Wilson to dispatch an American warship and marines to Batum on the Black Sea to safeguard American lives and property at that port and along the railroad to Baku.
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Washington
Wilson
Batum
Black Sea
Baku
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
France moves to dissolve General Federation of Labor
Paris May 11 The French cabinet ordered Minister of Justice L Hopiteau to open proceedings to dissolve the General Federation of Labor for backing the railway strike. The decision followed an hour of ministerial discussion at the Elysee Palace chaired by President Deschanel.
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Paris
L'Hopiteau
General Federation of Labor
Council of Ministers
Palace of the Elysee
Deschanel
DAMAGE ACTION IN COMMON PLEAS OVER FLOUR DELIVERY
In Common Pleas Judge John R. Booth tries Frank Sudella v Ralph Cav alare and others for 1000 dollars in damages over a florist cargo flour order with 50 dollars paid in advance. Senator John B. Dillon represents the plaintiff and Joseph T. Anguil lure of New Haven represents the defendant. Thomas Burns was injured when his Ford was struck by a one man car on State street. abrasions on the face were treated at Emergency hospital. Marriage intentions filed include Theodore Puviiska and Bessie Privary. Frank Esposito and Margaret De Martino also listed.
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Common Pleas
John R. Booth
Frank Sudella
Ralph Cavalare
John B. Dillon
Joseph T. Anguillure
New Haven
Thomas Burns
Tranisten Avenue
State Street
Burns
Dr. Burns
Bureau of Vital Statistica
Theodore Puviiska
Fairfield Avenue
Bessie Privary
Spruce Street
Frank Esposito
Union Avenue
Margaret de Martino
Connecticut Avenue
Odd Fellows to Sell Crown Street Lodge Building
Two New Haven lodges vote to sell the Crown street building long used as the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment headquarters. Title vested in Quinnipiac and Harmony lodges. Also notes textile stationary engineers in Lawrence strike resumed with possible June 1 wage increase.
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New Haven
The
Odd Fellows
Order
Crown Street
Grand Lodge
Quinnipiac and
Harmony Lodges
Martial law proclaimed in Lins amid rioting on the Danube
A Central News Dispatch from Vienna reports martial law declared in Lins Upper Austria due to rioting and pillaging. The proclamation cites heavy casualties from the unrest and calls for control measures in the city along the Danube.
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London
Lins
Danube
Upper Austria
Vienna
Automobile Law Violations Reported in City Court
Lawrence Oliver of 124 Willard street and Tony Gelemine of 159 Wilard street were arrested by Special Ofder Kohlman for violating state automobile law. Oliver paid $10 this morning. Gelemine’s case was continued to tomorrow. Both operated cars without proper licenses.
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Lawrence Oliver
Willard Street
Tony Gelemine
Wilard Street
Ofder Kohlman
Oliver
Gelemine
Five Bristol Boys Held for Auto Theft in Hartford
Bridgeport police captured five Bristol youths Merrit Bowen Euclid Croche James Conella Fred Wasner and Peter Spkitis after a Reo automobile theft in Hartford last night. They are detained for Hartford police and charged with stealing the vehicle.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Merrit, Bowen
Euclid Croche- Here
James Conella
Fred Wasner
Peter Spkitis
Bristol
Bound Over To High Court In Lefkoff Robbery Case
Frank Ross of 141 Manin street was bound over to the September term of the Superior Court by the City court after testimony placing him near the Lefkoff clothing store on Main street Friday night. Witnesses saw him in a car before the arrest. police allege 8$ pairs of trousers were stolen from Lefkoff’s shop. Ross denied being in the car containing the claimed goods.
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Max Lefkoff
Main Street
Frank Ross
Manin Street
Ross
Lefkoff
Limit on Liquor Prescriptions Enforced by Prohibition Directors
Julius C. Stremlau, state prohibition director, reports from Washington meetings with federal directors. The key topics were abuses by doctors and druggists, misfilled Form No. 1410 permits, and new rules to ensure proper issuance. Each physician may now issue up to 200 prescriptions, with three prescription books allowed per physician.
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Julius C. Stremlau
Washington, D. C
Ellis Chosen To Hold High Masonic Office
Listed lines announce selections for Grand Royal Arch Captain and Grand Trustees with names and cities. Includes various committee appointments and notices for births, deaths, funerals, and local classified ads from May 1920. The item preserves names such as Bert L. Darbie Danielson Louis L. Beach Bristol Eugene A. Hall Meriden and others, plus notices for Cassin O Ne da Barrett Waters and added real estate and legal notices.
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Bert L. Darbie
Danielson
John O. Rowland
Wallingford
Louis L. Beach
Bristol
Eugene A. Hall
Meriden
Samuel Sutclffe
New Britain
Herbert R. Kind
Norwich
Harry A. Day
Baward A. Klatte
Seymour
Colin 8
Buell
New London
Lewis Co. Hull
Torringen
Grand Sentinel
George A. Loomis
Hartford
Geo. A. Kies
Frank W. Beardsley
Shelton
Edward Wavery
South Windham
Frank P. Tyler
New Haven
Stephen P. Goollsett
Winsted
George N. Delap
Harry S. Pearsons
Bridgeport
Tricolette Dresses Priced at 27.50 and 32.50
The catalog presents Tricolette dresses priced 27.50 and 32.50 in black tan brown navy blue and taupe. Some styles are plain straight-falling with a glittering neck bauble while others feature self colored embroidery on tunics. Two models in Flowered Foulards in navy and tan, sizes 36 to 40.
New Sports Dresses Arrive In Delicate Embroidered Skirts
Adorable new sports dresses feature white accordion plaited crepe de chine skirts with georgette sashes in rose, navy, and old blue. Elaborate embroidery with white crystal bugle beads and heavy silk girdles create a stunning outfit priced at $27.50.
Striped Madras Men’s Shirts Offered In Limited Sizes
Neatly styled striped Madras shirts in black, blue or green and mixed effects on white available at 1.35 dollars each or 3 for 4 dollars. Size range is limited to 14, 14½, and 15.
Petticoats Show Colorful Flouncings in Taffeta Skirts
A display of taffeta skirts features two flounce styles. One style uses a knife plaiting edge one inch wide. The collection presents a rainbow of colors including crimson blue gold gray emerald green taupe and black.
Balbriggan Union Suits For Men at 85 Cents Each
Good weave, short sleeves and knee length Balbriggan union suits praised for fit and comfort. All men like these garments for their quality and ease, priced at 85 cents each.
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Men’s Balbriggan Union Suits
Cts
Women’s Hose Black and Brown with White Clocks
Advertises women’s stockings in black and brown with white clocks selling for 89 cents, described as very good looking.
Flowered Lateen Petticoats Offered for Summer Wear
Five dozen plus ten dozen flowered lateen petticoats described as black with old blue, all with high lustre and plaited flouncings. Marketed as splendid everyday skirts suitable with dark dress skirts through summer at a price of 5.95 each.
Two Dollar Women’s Union Suit Sale Highlighted
A well known make offers white cotton union suits at two dollars. Low neck with strap shoulders and knee length tight finish described as an attractive sale item. Priced at 2.00, appealing for value shoppers.
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Lieut. O'Neill
Gineers
Lawrence
Mass
the Times
Ellis
O'Neda
James J. O'Neill
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Barrett
Sarah A
John Henry Barrett
Henry G. Demme
Lakeview Cemetery
Riis
Himwood Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
Rocleate
Silver Beach
Lamson
Fairfield Ave
Charles A. Peck
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Main St
Stratford
D. R. Whitney
Ani
D. Ritney
Porter
Che
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