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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
9
NYC merchants urge federal state and city officials to end harassing transportation disruptions. They warn government intervention will shape broad laws and stress public management may replace private control, noting railways and common carriers likely to come under public oversight to restore order.
Dale of Dallas reports on a Democratic convention as wild in Connecticut with mixed cheers for suffrage and the League of Nations, while Connecticut senators and the governor oppose prohibition and the Treaty of Peace. Bridgeport is described as dangerous with armed guards amid rising crime.
The piece argues that city leaders and boards lack thorough knowledge of budgets and debt. It calls for an active citizen class to monitor finances, inspect broad facts, and stimulate affordable living through informed oversight.
Levi Morton leaves an estate valued at ten million dollars with fragments in the will. Morton C Eustis is bequeathed a silver writing set and cane holders after his term as vice president ends. The remainder goes to trustees with shares for Mrs William C Eustis Mrs Helen Morton Miss Mary Morton and heirs of Mrs Winthrop Rutherford.
Fifteen barges carrying about 15 000 tons of coal arrived to aid local dealers. Some retailers ask as high as 20 dollars per ton while others price around 14 dollars. With more coal and tows en route, inflated prices are expected to ease. Rail service also improves and more coal is anticipated in a few days.
The Legal Aid Division reports about 20 blind people in Bridgeport aged 11 to 112, with 55 deaf and dumb mates. All 30 blind individuals are self supporting, mainly through chair caning. Herbert Strout runs a Broad Street piano studio. Deaf and dumb ages range 16 to 54. Only five cases have sought aid at Hartford School for the Blind.
Four divorce actions were filed in the June term of the Superior Court. Frederick W. Heiss of Bridgeport seeks a divorce from Jennie DeWitt Heiss of Harriman New York for desertion on July 1 1916. they married August 17 1909. Clason A. Reed of Danbury seeks a divorce from Annabel Reed of Danbury for desertion on February 22 1909. they married October 25 1908. Mabel T. Barbour of Redding seeks a divorce from George W. Barbour for intolerable cruelty. they married June 24 1918 and have two minor children. she seeks custody. Juanita S. Peavey of Danbury seeks a divorce from Clayton Peavey for desertion in March 1909. they married March 2 1908 and have one 12 year old child.
In City Court Vilcherie and Calabria are charged with breach of the peace in an ongoing investigation. Cases continue to June 1 with $2000 bonds. Paul Vitale and Margaret De Fago also held. De Fago arrested last Thursday, Vitale detained yesterday. They reportedly lived together as husband and wife though not married. they may be associates of the gang. Vitale's case also continued to June 1 with bonds set.
Local unions sent their wishes to a joint conference as the board presents a definite demand to the company. Terms are not officially stated and talks may continue at least two weeks. The first session opened with the board's demand presented for discussion, while trolleymen keep working after June 1 under existing regulations.
Resolutions denounce Bridgeport manufacturers for firing thousands of local workers and hiring from New York Boston and other cities via ads. Nominating committee proposes officers led by President Patrick F. O'Meara with a broad slate including Danbury's Daniel Gorman and Frank C. Scollins and Bridgeport's John J. Egan as vice presidents.
Employer subscriptions from various factories totaled 261 over two days. Women’s committee contributed 25.50 bringing their total to 1,258.50. Trinity church added 55.50 in subscriptions.
Suffering for years from nervous sick headache and dyspepsia, C. Beswick of Ogdensburg reports relief after using Fruit a tives Liver Tablets. The emulsion claims cures and promotions, with 50c boxes, six for $2.50 and a 25c trial size, available from dealers or Fruit-a-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
An advertisement touts Tiz as instant relief for tired sore and swollen feet with claims of curing corns bunions and other foot trouble. Followed by death notices and funeral details for Henry Flynn George W Dayton Jr and Alexander Pratt all dated May 1920 with service dates in late May.
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