This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
1
Chicago May 27 Major General Wood enters the convention with 153 instructed votes, the highest among candidates but short of a needed total. A large field of favorites dilutes support, first ballot victory unlikely, with decisive action expected on later ballots and 145 contests at stake as the national committee prepares the temporary roll.
May 27 A deep sea freight traffic stalled at Philadelphia harbor as longshoremen strike after employers refused a 20 cent hourly increase. Over 2,000 Marine Transport Workers walked out, demanding $1 wages while current pay is 80 cents.
The Bridgeport Gas Light Co plans a likely increase from 1.00 to 1.30 per thousand feet as oil costs surge. Gas firms across the nation seek priority oil supplies from the government, amid higher crude costs after navy seizures. The Bridgeport report cites a pending rate rise tied to a renewed oil contract and wider cityly hikes.
Ellen G. Lush seeks to quiet title at the June term of the Superior Court claiming a cloud on a High street property bought from John Leverty's heirs. The suit cites a will provision for a life widow and a remainder to a trustee for Edward Leverty, alleged void under the statute of perpetuities, and requests partition if interests are found. Police report a counterfeit ring arrest in Lowell and a gunfire incident at Main and State streets with ongoing cases.
Augustus Schumacher, a 34 William Street teller at Phoenix National Bank in Hartford, was arrested on a federal warrant for misappropriating 24700 dollars. Prosecutors expect a preliminary hearing. Schumacher, a 38-year bank employee, allegedly hid the loss with a complex scheme behind a blanket bond protecting the bank.
Washington May 27 Attorney General Palmer released a public reply to a farm organizations questionnaire. He opposed government ownership of railroads endorsed federal control of essential commodities and favored higher taxes on investment income. He condemned the five great meat packers and noted the government’s control still expanding. In a separate item Patrick O'Brien of the Bronx suffered a stroke at work, leaving him unconscious and paralyzed on his right side. he was taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
George Liddle of 241 Beacon Street suffered a fractured skull after a hammer blow during a dispute at Lake Torpedo Boat Company shortly after 1 pm. Fellow worker P J Bleutt was arrested on an assault charge and held by police as Liddle remained unconscious and in serious condition at Bridgeport Hospital.
John Stewart of Bridgeport was fined 10 dollars by Judge Frank L. Wilder for contempt of court during the trial of seven young men arrested on the complaint of two women. Stewart, seated in the rear, laughed and was fined 19 dollars after the courtroom was cleared, and he chose jail over payment.
Hartford reports small details of state guardsmen kept on duty after a cellar kitchen bomb exploded in the state armory and arsenal. Experts examine fragments including brass tubing and possible acid denotation. Connecticut capitol and river bridge remained guarded until daylight. Portland fire adds fourte en firefighters injured by flying glass from a hot air explosion during a lunch room fire on Temple Street.
Judge John R. Davies told a Senate inquiry that Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler’s Republican nomination bid had a fund of 340550 used entirely for general publicity. Five donors gave 5000 each while others contributed 2500 2000 and 1000 with additional sums from Rosen Douglas Moore.
Probate Court today filed the will of Miss Aunice S. Wilson naming multiple public bequests. Beneficiaries include Fairfield Cemetery Association 250 People’s Presbyterian Church 1900 Bridgeport Christian Union 3700 Stratfield Baptist Society 500 plus Mayor Wilson 500 and a camphor trunk with a silver plate. Neighbors receive sums from 50 to 1000 and a conditional bequest to Catherine Morehouse. Codicil names Henry C. Mallett as executor. Estate valued around 8000, chiefly personal property.
Joseph P. Catlin, formerly chief engineer of GE Pittsfield Mass motor department, is named chief engineer of the Bridgeport plant. Carl M. Lynge. F J Mion also from Pittsfield will assist and oversee the cost department. They arrive in Bridgeport Tuesday to assume duties.
Paris May 27 Armenians accept invitation from the Russian Bolsheviks to send delegates to Moscow. A Tiflis dispatch to the Foreign Office says Georgians agreed to prevent Bolshevik bases on their territory. Officials view Armenian negotiations as a move to secure northern boundary tranquility amid Turkish nationalist and Bolshevik pressures. Edward Davis Inc. sues Grace Beers of this city on a promissory note protested for non payment. Action returnable to the Court of Common Pleas.
Police arrest Joseph Retter Frank Wintzer and Rev Gerassnes Elias identify Retter and two accomplices as the West End hold up gang linked to East Side robberies. Wintzer, attacked May 15, had jaw broken and lost a gold watch. a watch chain matches. Elias was robbed of 185 dollars after May 5 assault.
Washington May 27 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee disapproved President Wilson's Armenian mandate plan. By a vote of 11 to 4 the committee reported a resolution saying Congress declines to grant the executive power to accept a mandate over Armenia.
Anna Lambert of Norwalk seeks divorce from Frank Lambert of New Britain on intolerable cruelty dated from 1917 with custody requested for their two young children. Oscar Lindblom of Wilton seeks divorce from Eleanor Van A. Lindblom on cruelty and desertion, married in 1912, she deserted in 1918. Emily Augusta Olsen seeks divorce from Axel Wilhelm Olsen of New York City for desertion in 1919 and asks to resume her maiden name Emily Agusta Nelson.
Mrs. Walter Balie and Miss Marian Balie of Grover avenue reported seven men in Seaside park for breaching the peace. Lawrence Horsey of Burr road was fined 75 dollars after refusing to identify others. four other youths were fined 25 dollars each. Judge Frank L. Wilder said women must be able to pass streets at night without insult.
In a State Street apartment, Jacob Halpert a jewelry peddler shot and killed his wife Fannie and then committed suicide. Boris Resnikoff owner of the ground floor store reported the tragedy. Eight children aged four to twenty five survive the victims. Police and medical examiners investigated the scene after five shots were fired from a .32 caliber revolver.
William S. Wood of the American Woolen Co. and its Massachusetts unit are indicted on 14 counts for profiteering in woolen cloth. Special Assistant Smyth says Wood drew enormous salaries plus commissions totaling 515 482 in 1919, with company profits cited at 35 percent over cost and profits up more than 209 percent year over year. James Hughes also acted as counsel. Maria Tucci and Angelina Conti murder case goes to jury after noon.
Charles M. Goodwin of Portland Maine was arrested this morning by Detective George A. Washburn and held without bail for Augusta authorities. A circular linked him to four men who robbed and blew the vault at Tremont Savings Bank Mount Desert Island Maine last December, fleeing with a large sum.
Twelve thousand Great Indian Peninsula Railway workers strike for higher wages and better conditions. In Bombay workers stone workshops, disrupt traffic, board trains, and pause services for an hour before troops disperse the crowd.
George Junge of Milford, 39, struck his head on a ladder at the Congress Chest Barn of the Connecticut Co just after midnight and suffered a slight forehead contusion. Dr. J A Maxwell attended after ambulance response. Population statistics note growth figures for Decatur and Pratt areas.
In Indiapolis May 27 fifty-seven miners and operators who pleaded not guilty to Lever Act charges in federal court were set for trial on November 5, 1920. District Judge A B Anderson overruled a demurrer by C Vans Hughes for United Mine Workers officials and operators counsel.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.