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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
9
An editorial condemns Article 24 for banning pay raises to public officers, cites a judges case that let judges raise their own salaries, and reports Bridgeport aldermen voted themselves 900 dollars annually. It argues all local officials face risks and that compensation raises erode citizen affordability and trust.
The Advisory Committee again authorizes Warrenite bonds amid protests over costly and unsuitable pavement in Bridgeport. Critics say the material is for country roads, not city streets, and warn of high taxes, inflated valuations, and perpetual upkeep costs as the project shifts to city ownership after the guarantee expires.
The article portrays Alderman Hogan urging charges against Police Commissioner Stanley while Mayor Wilson resists, claiming responsibility for raids and alleging corruption in the police department. The piece argues failed substantiation and suggests the mayor could become the defendant if Stanley faces trial, highlighting political maneuvering and public ridicule.
Mrs Charles F Wooda teed tract transers. Held for breach of the peace after she was arrested yesterday afternoon while collecting for the La Salle and Benedictine Fathers fund. She proclaimed innocence at arraignment in City Court. Police are checking her story with Hartford authorities. The reference to trains and bombs relates to the race.
Police report many automobiles tagged for parking in Main street and Fairfield avenue verboten zones. After warnings expired, all cars in these areas will be tagged with summons to police headquarters. Rumor claims Carranza may flee Mexico City.
Hartford May 18 The national congress of the Sons of the American Revolution backed federal immigration laws that would require proof of desirability for entry to bar undesirables. The Ohio society presented the resolution at the final session in Center Church House. A contested amendment to the SAR constitution about cabinet selection was defeated after debate about presidential authority.
Alderman Hogan sought to summon Police Commissioner John C. Stanley on May 24 to show cause why he should be removed for recent activities that disorganized the police department. Mayor Williamson adjourned the meeting, ruling the form insufficient and ending Hogan’s effort.
Diamonds and gems from bank accounts in Copenhagen banks are said to fund ex tremist leaders in France including Souvarine and Rappoport. Rappoport, a former candidate for the chamber of deputies, expects arrest and says the May Day strikes aim to overthrow French legislative rule. He accuses Joubaux of selling workers to the government and brands him reactionary bourgeois.
Population statistics for Washington and Scranton show a rise to 137 783 with a 6.1 percent increase amounting to 16 dollars. Norwich town Connecticut records 29 685 a 5.2 percent rise of 1 466 and Norwich City 22 304 up 1 937 or 9.5 percent. Galena US reports 4 742 a 19 percent decline of 93 residents.
In Superior Court jurors were excused until tomorrow morning since no cases were ready. The case of Joseph Thorp Sr as administrator of the estate of Joseph Thorp versus Sadie Esther Lynch was settled, and the other case lacked preparation for trial.
Only civil cases involving Shannon and Wilder were ready for trial in the Common Pleas Court, but Judge Wilder was presiding this session, so those cases could not be tried. The court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Ralston and St. John of Westport sue the Town of Westport for 3231.45 claiming balance for Myrtle Avenue school construction. Case sent back to Supreme Court for the June term. Grandstand burned at Percy Field Cornell University causing 10000 loss and injuring four firemen.
Police search for Norton at 376 Broad Street after he wounded N A Watters and Mary Nelson with a razor during supper last night. Norton entered the home, returned with a razor, and wounded Watters on the neck and Nelson on the wrist as she tried to intervene. He was last seen running toward Main Street.
The Bridgeport Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance setting aldermen salaries at 900 dollars a year under a 1917 charter amendment. Attorney Ralph Beers cited past debates and noted the amendment grants the council power to set compensation for officials. The issue had been discussed for months before last night’s vote.
Police believe Schincovich was lured to the murder scene by an appointment or by someone to Moody's bridge area. He traveled by jitney or trolley and was killed between midnight Friday and 6:30 Saturday. An unmarried man with no close relatives in Bridgeport, he boarded at Antone Patriaski's home on Chopsy Hill road and was last seen Friday morning going to work.
C W Burns of Minneapolis Minnesota was elected a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church on the ballot taken at the general conference late yesterday. His vote totaled 552. The election was announced today.
The committee urges selling materials at Toledo and Cincinnati plants and retaining Sheffield, Als, with a $12 million lease for offices. The major proposal centers on the Muscle Shoals plant at $70 million to lease and convert into a fertilizer facility for direct sale to farmers, with government takeover possible in wartime. Separately, Moscow reports Polish advances repelled on the northern front and fighting near Kiev continues fourteen miles east of the city.
Investigation into a $1,264.40 cash advance bill shows only a rubber stamp from the city finance committee with Alderman Baker’s name printed. Alderman Drew pressed for purpose details while the mayor said auditors hold the information. Republican members backed the finance committee report despite the suspicious process.
Senator Edge urged alleviating the labor shortage across industries arguing workers move up to higher roles. He dismissed fears of immigrant labor lowering wages, saying newcomers may join wage-boosting groups amid high living costs. Dennis Kelly was reappointed city sealer of weights and measures by the mayor and Board of Aldermen, continuing to use the city owned limousine for his duties.
A promotional note praises a versatile fabric 34 inches wide in mignonette green dark blue browns tans and greens. It highlights its soil resistant qualities and suitability for a thin dress in an indefinite dark shade. The text lists many named shades without a single defining color.
Curtain description notes plain white and ecru fabrics with wide hemmed effect and drawn work. Tape border separates sections, measuring 36 inches wide. Plain with tape border and decorative drawn work details.
Cerized yarn towels with a splendid finish praised as very nice and worthy for the best bath rooms or guest rooms. The description emphasizes quality and suitability for elegant settings.
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