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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
21
Washington reports 10,500 Americans in Mexico not counting six consular districts with no recent data. Tampico district alone holds 4,000. A week earlier the State Department had estimated 6,000 to 7,000 Americans across the border, but consular reports now show a large influx in the past six months.
In Spokane on May 14 two holdup men struck an American Railway Express agent at a Great Northern station. They forced entry via a defective money cage lock, taking $9,000 in currency. about $6,000 in silver was left scattered on the floor. Agent H. A. Peterson was treated at the Emergency hospital.
A reprint-essay criticizes private railroad ownership in American Railroads, arguing government regulation is insufficient and that tradition hinders progress. The piece notes railways face funding and efficiency limits, warns against rate hikes, and predicts shifts to trucks, electric lines, waterways, and shorter long-haul traffic as railroads struggle to expand.
Editorial criticizes two real estate buyers who paid 54 000 for Mark Twain's Redding house and seek 300 000. It argues state should not establish a park there, deeming the monument Twain's books, and noting the home is largely inaccessible and unlikely to add to Twain's legacy.
The piece argues that disciplined scientific thinking shows government ran railroads better than private hands. It contends private interests push the mantra that government cannot manage railroads, while observing current private operations fail. Advocates shifting transportation work back to government to improve efficiency and spur highway and truck use.
A distinguished woman author laments Washington inaction on lowering living costs. She notes Presidents recommendations stalled by Congress and argues lawmakers avoid disrupting business. She cites two motives: pro‑business lawmakers and the need for re election, while voters remain unorganized and unable to pressure officeholders.
Report on a ship raid where interallied censorship suppressed first details. James Wood of Glasgow recalls the robbery, noting thieves offered lemonade or tea to passengers and even returned ruble notes. The gang supposedly has a jewel committee to judge for fakes and the leader wore a Tartars uniform.
Col Ryan declares Bolshevism a ghastly failure in a report noting power plants closed due to wood and coal shortages leaving people cold. He describes Moscow residents inadequately clothed and schools kept open with children prioritized after the Red Army while hospitals lack basic medicines and equipment.
Newark New Jersey May 14 A village of tents shelters families evicted from homes with no other housing. Sixteen families opted for quarters and began moving in though rain delayed floor and frame work. A score of tents are ready and more will follow as need grows. Some tenants stayed in their present homes after settling with landlords.
Hartford May 14 federal employment agents will operate under the labor commissioner as federal employment director for Connecticut with Deputy Labor Commissioner John J Burke as assistant The agents receive nominal pay of 1 a year from the government Samuel Lavit a labor leader reports favorable conditions in the West for a railroad shopmen general strike He offers 125 an hour to toolmakers and 1 an hour to machinists Lavit will present reports at a meeting of Lodge No 20 Amalgamated Metal Workers of America
The Red Mogen David organization in the city has raised over 2009 toward a 5200 goal. A large mass meeting is set for Sunday, May 2, with National President Isadore Iskoshore among expected speakers to push the fund drive forward.
Amelia M. Smith was granted a divorce from Charles A. Smith by Judge Howard Curtis for desertion. Manley E. Sickles of Bridgeport was granted a divorce from Minnie Stickles for desertion.
A Shelton farmer who sold milk to a Bridgeport family was investigated by the Board of Health. Health officer Dr. William H. Coon reported the man had diphtheria and had been removed from the milk contact to prevent spread.
Joseph Lobbashbie was arrested last night at the home of Charles Mazilli in Fairfield and is being held by Hartford police for a cutting affray in Hartford. The Times Want Ads cost one cent.
Indianapolis May 24 The Republican state convention adjourned after nominating a state ticket and a platform. It instructed ten delegates to back Major General Leonard Wood at the national convention next month, four for Senator Hiram W. Johnson, and sixteen uninstructed. It named U S Senators James E Watson Berry New Governor James Goodrich and former Senator Albert J Beveridge as delegates at large.
Chicago on May 14 Miss Mary White shot herself after Joseph Keller a longtime friend rejected her leap year marriage proposal. She had invited him to dinner a film and a park walk then proposed and said she had furnished an apartment for Easter. Wounds deemed not serious by hospital staff.
Washington May 14 Canton 0 87091 increase 26874 or 73.4 per cent Of City Pa 21274 increase 5617 or 25.9 per cent Cripple Creek Colo 2325 decrease 3877 or 62.8 per cent Casper Wyo 1144 increase 808 or 2.8 per cent Co hoes N 22 987 decrease 1722 or 7.0 per cent Farrel Pa 15115 increase 4935 or 48.3 per cent Charles La 13088 increase 1639 or 14.3 per cent Marshall Texas 14271 increase 2919 or 24.6 per cent
Government forces under General Juan Amaya defeated rebel units led by Arturo Aranjo near Arcatao Chalatenango. Rebels were ambushed after a long battle and retreated across the frontier into Honduras. Losses were reported as numerous with many dead found on the field.
Greek pastor Rev Pa Pageorgopoulos, 65, dies in Ansonia after short illness. Native of Greece, educated at Athens seminary, arrived in the U S in 1890 as the second Orthodox Greek priest to reach America. Survived by two nephews in New York City. PETITION APPROVED: public utilities commission backs crosscover on East Main Street Bronceport near Barnum Avenue for Connecticut Company.
Daniels argues Sims inflated tonnage losses to justify limits on American troop deployments. He cites May 1 1917 25 000 000 tons available May 1 1918 and American troops landing in France at 300 000 per month in spring 1918. He notes allied ship allocation and Haig's remark on delayed British intervention. Several Rear Admirals and Capt Pratt reportedly refused Sims charges.
In Shannon a judge asserted no inquiry on jury method, noting slips showing $1 and $10,000. Attorney Shan non argued the slips indicated jurors wrote amounts they believed due, then averaged by 12. He called the method improper and challenged $4,208 as excessive for Frank Valentine’s affection. Judge Haines took the papers and reserved decision. court adjourned to next Tuesday.
Police cornered and fatally wounded a train robber after a mail coach held up a route. About $100,000 in currency was recovered, with $5,000 bundles found at Hyle Park station. Horace Walton of St. Joseph, Missouri identified as the robber, who was shot during pursuit. Separate Bridgeport real estate transfers involve the American Housing Co. and Bridgeport Housing Co. for about $200,000. Funeral notice for Frank Dean, May 1826, with service details and Lakeview cemetery interment.
The article argues that keeping food prices in check requires government possession of stock from origin to destination. It warns that reducing controls on sugar boosted prices, and suggests wheat deregulation will lift all prices. It contends reforms come either from within the business system or from external pressure.
A compilation of brief notices from The Farmer dated May 14 1870 including local business ads lime price 1 40 per barrel carpentry injury report at Mr Hurleys house water street train lengths on Naugatuck line port cargo totals three month and year freight arrivals judge Butler elected Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Errors Meachen Stratford fertile gardens and a counterfeit twenty dollar bill warning.
A jumble of notices includes a private inquiry for a Protestant American gentleman, lost handbags and items on trains, auto fire damage, sale ads for a Maxwell car and dairy cows, real estate listings, a poultry market, a dentist, rental space, and a prison clemency petition set for June 14 1920. The mix reflects a early 20th century hometown classified page with personal, commercial, and public notices.
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