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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1920

Page

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California Johnson Campaign Fund Nears $125000

Senator Johnson's California committee treasurer Alexander McCabe testified the state group raised between $100,000 and $125,000. About $25,000 was sent to New York headquarters with further funding likely after May 4. Contributors included Henry Flieshacker and Jae Will Crocker, plus John H Rosseter, while several state officials supported Johnson or Hoover.

Washington California Senator Johnson Senate Campaign Investigating Committee Alexander McCabe Johnson McCabe Johnson National New York Mr. McCabe Hoover Tan Henry Flieshacker Jae Will Crocker John H Rosseter

World War Veterans Parade Marks New Civic Tradition

Veterans march Monday as warm weather promises a busy Memorial Day in the city. A parade starting at 10 o clock tops events after a morning baseball game at Newfield Park and outdoor sports at Beardsley Park and the tennis courts. A police warning targets muffler violations, while a street incident ends with modest court fines after a prank dispute between two Clinton Avenue residents.

Brooklawn Weatogue Newfield Park Colt Beardsley Park

Big Season Ahead for Local Yachtsmen

Yachtsmen brace for their greatest season as yacht clubs along the Sound prepare to commission on Monday with flags and pennants to be unfurled. Boat owners have worked engines, caulked hulls, and painted upper works since mild weather returned, while Fequennock Yacht club members plan their initial cruise to Port Jefferson and Hunt.

Application for Preference in Shelinsky Estate

T Zimmerman, son in law of Abraham Shelinsky, seeks preference for 220 for services before Shelinsky’s bankruptcy. Referee John Keogh heard the case in bankruptcy court. Birnbaum also sought an order against Lawrence T Gallagher, estate trustee, to return radiators and other items removed from an unfinished South Avenue house during a mortgage foreclosure.

T. Zimmerman Abraham Shelinsky Shelinsky John Keogh T. Birnbaum Lawrence T. Gallagher South Avenue Birnbaum

Norland steamship resumes trips between Bridgeport and Port Jefferson

The Norland of the Bridgeport Port Jefferson Ferry line resumes daily service with two round trips. a local agent George Singer says two trips each way daily planned, more boats may be added later. Jed W. Wenck leads the operating company which runs 12 lines. Budapest predicts Europewide peace and upheavals, with Hohenzollerns returning to Germany and mass Jewish emigration shifting to Argentina and Mexico.

Norland Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Toda George Singer Jed W. Wenck New York State Budapest Europe Fac Ures Hungary Mme Wiline Fetaugh France Germany Austria Poland Russia Fussia Palestine Argentine Mexico

Captive Bear Granted Right to Claw in New York Case

In a ruling by the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, a captive bear has the right to claw anyone within reach. Blanche Guzzi, 13, was denied damages against the New York Zoological Society over a cage incident at the Bronx Zoo. The court found she assumed risk by approaching a rolling ball near the enclosure.

New York Appellate Division New York Supreme Court Blanche Guzzi New York Zoological Society Bronx Yoo

May Protest Salary Grab By Aldermen

Opposition to the ordinance granting aldermen a 900 dollar yearly salary may surface at the next Common Council meeting as a protest and demand for a public hearing. Malcolm Macfayden opposed the measure before leaving the city. Critics warn salaries could set a pattern for salaries across boards and commissions amid high taxes.

Board of Aldermen Common Council Malcolm Macfayden

Forest fires grow more serious in New Brunswick

Fredericton reports from the Department of Lands and Mines show fires intensifying across Restigouche and Sunbury counties. Hasen, Grimmer settlements along the international railway face active blazes with large fire crews dispatched. Fires near the Quebec border have been extinguished.

Fredericton N. B New Brunswick Department of Lands and Mines Hasen Grimmer Restigouche County Glennie Sunbury County Quebec

Stop the Fly drives health push to curb swarms

Health Officer Dr. William H. Coon launches the Stop the Fly campaign urging removal of filth weekly to prevent fly breeding. He notes flies spread disease and urges citizens to report dirty markets and restaurants while keeping premises clean to reduce infestations. In a separate note, Damad Ferid’s attempted assassination plot is reported as foiled.

William H. Coon Health and Charities Dr. Coon Health Department

Trial spin on Tuesday at New York for Lipton ship

Work on Sir Thomas Lipton’s new steamer TV has progressed, with officers predicting a first spin next Tuesday. Piz top mast was fitted yesterday and material for a new set of sails provided, so if English yards do not arrive before Tuesday the trial gain will not be delayed.

New York

D Annunzio Captures Durazzo and Fiume Turmoil

Paris May 2 Captain Gabriele D Annunzio and irregular Italian forces seize Durazzo Albania seaport and set up administration. Jugo Slavs threaten to resist, Allies told. Reports say Fiume residents move toward Susak as Croatian barrier falls. Ga drive troops reported advancing from Fiume toward Cavalaja.

Paris Gabriele D'Annunzio Talian Fiume Durazzo Albania Zurich Petit Parisien Sussak Recina Pacis Gadrive

Night watchman robbed of 15 dollars in hayloft

Peter Kinder, a night watchman at Sprague Coal Co, was assaulted by three men and robbed of 15 dollars while asleep in a hayloft. He could not describe the attackers, but suspects they were in the loft at his retirement, a detail that echoes the odd note about a brown derby association.

Peter Kinder Sprague Coal Co Kinder

Python Kills Trainer in Serbruck Theatre Show

In Geneva on May 20 a Hungarian trainer named Ciro died after a gigantic python slowly crushed her during a theatre performance. Applause echoed as the crowd believed the cries for help were part of the act until Frantein Ciro’s manager shot the serpent.

Geneva Switzerland Serbruck Ciro Frantein Ciro

Extra Trolleys for Holiday Crowds on Monday

Joseph M. Goodwin, manager of the local division, announced extra trolley cars will run on Monday across South Park Avenue starting early to cover the parade and extend after it. South Main Street, Bridgeport Derby, Paradise Green to Norwalk, and Beardsley to Seaside park runs will operate on 20 to 712 minute schedules. Weather and conditions will determine how crowds are handled.

Joseph M. Goodwin South Park Avenue South Main Street Bridgeport-Derby Bridgeport Savin Rock Barnum Avenue Stratford Avenue Paradise Green Norwalk Beardsley Seaside Goodwin

Woman Seeks Heavy Damages In Auto Injury Suit

Julia Foley of Bridgeport sues Frank Laufer of Trumbull for fifteen thousand nine hundred dollars claiming permanent injuries from a hit and run on Main Street near George on April 28 1920. Three minor injuries treated at Emergency Hospital by Dr Maxwell. names Montanaro Lee and Bero note minor wounds and accidents including a Jitney ride with elbow striking a pole.

Julia Foley Bridgeport Frank Laufer Trumbull Main Street George J. A. Maxwell Charles Montanaro Lexington Avenue Ford Ervin Lee Burroughs Street Stephen Bero Harbor Avenue Fairyfield Avenue

Keogh Denies Discharge in Birnstein Bankruptcy Case

Judge John Keogh refused to discharge Samuel Birnstein in bankruptcy. Attorney Solomon Badesch said he will appeal. Keogh notes Birnstein, formerly with East India Tea Co, bought the tea part of that business after it became furniture, collected claims after filing, and paid his brother-in-law 1425 to hinder creditors.

John Keogh Samuel Birnstein Solomon Badesch Keogh Birnstein The East India Tea Co East India Company

Envelope prices rise at local post office

Due to higher production costs the standard two cent envelope price rises slightly at the post office. Single envelopes hold at 3 cents. bulk purchases of 1,000 or more see a small increase. No. 5 envelopes 4? by 9? inches up from 21.44 to 22.14 per thousand. No. 8? x 63-16 inches. Stamped newspaper wrappers per thousand up from 11.20 to 11.80. New Haven May 29 fair to night and Sunday, cooler Sunday.

Girl Killed by Truck on West Main Street

Waterbury report details two year old Jennie Girella struck by an auto track turning into French street. She died en route to the hospital. police say the child ran in front of the vehicle. Driver Philip Conti held as coroner investigates. Memorial Day closure noted.

Waterbury Jennie Girella West Main Street French Street Philip Conti John T. Menzani

Suit Against Trolley Co for 5000 Damages Filed

Johanna Plum of this city sues the Connecticut Co claiming 5000 damages for injuries from being thrown from an auto seat on Fairfield avenue December 9, 1918. The complaint says a trolley car struck the automobile and that its operators were negligent and reckless.

Johanna Plum The Connecticut Co Fairfield Avenue

Objection to Large Claims in Bridgeport Bankruptcies

In bankruptcy court, Finklestone for trustee Frank Wilder objected to large claims against Connecticut Dairy Products Company. He said claims should have been filed against Beatrice Dairy Company of New York, which has no assets. Pavid Broadsky owns both firms, and creditors allegedly shifted claims to Bridgeport to secure a dividend.

Connecticut Dairy Products Company Finklestone Frank L. Wilder Beatrice Dairy Company of New York Pavid Broadsky Bridgeport

Post Office Holiday Hours Announced by Local Office

Postmaster Charles F. Greene says Monday holiday will alter operations. Only one carrier delivery will be made, perishable parcel post delivered as usual, and holiday collections observed. Window service to 10 am, supervisors to allocate full holiday time for clerks where possible.

Charles F. Greene

Cavalry and Coast Artillery Patrol Bristol Streets

Troops patrolled Bristol to prevent a repeat of yesterday’s rioting by National India Rubber Company workers. Governor Beeckman called the city in insurrection and planned to inspect. Guard units dispersed strikers at the mill gates while a bystander rubbershoe worker Cosimo Forti lay gravely wounded. Eighty state guardsmen arrived. plant operations suspended amid tense standstill.

Bristol National India Rubber Company Beeckman Coast Artillery Guard Cosimo Forti Rhode Island Forti

Army Navy baseball clash on May 29 in Annapolis

Annapolis reports ideal weather for the Army versus Navy baseball match. Army leads the series with 12 victories, while both teams appear evenly matched this year. Police report multiple highwaymen tied to recent holdups, with Arthur O Connor and Albert Villeux bound over to the September term of the Superior court in Bridgeport.

Annapolis Army Navy Arthur O'Connor Gilvert Stre Bidgeport Stratford O'Connor Villeux Price Rotter Bridgeport William Nichols Walter Street Guisseppe Calabria Booth Street East Side Con

Gompers Probes Longshoremen Strike in New York

May 29 report notes Governor Smith and AFL President Samuel Gompers pursuing separate inquiries into the coastwise longshoremen strike that has crippled port freight. Smith spoke with the longshoremen's leaders yesterday and planned a session with Alfred E. Marling of the Citizens' Transportation Committee. Gompers said the strikers are open to arbitration.

New York Alfred E. Smith Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Smith Lonnshoremen’s Association Alfred E. Marling Citizens’ Transportation Committee Gompers

Yale Crew to Go to Gales Ferry for Races

New Haven May 29 The Yale rowing squad of 36 oarsmen will travel to Gales Ferry on the Thames River Sunday June 6. Head coach Guy Nickalls and assistants G Van Santvoord and J Finders announced the trip and managers expect the party to reach 45. In addition to varsity oarsmen the A and B crews and freshmen will join a combination crew made up of other crews each day.

New Haven Yale Gales Ferry Thames River Guy Nickalls G. van Santvoord J. F.inders

Two Held in $1,000 Bond in Local Breach Case

Arrested in the local railroad station at 5:30 this morning by Detective Frederick Derrick, Arcolaus Tessi of 1981 Main Street and Jennie Donley of 89 Lindley Street are held on $1,000 bonds while a breach of peace investigation proceeds. The girl says she has no permanent home and was brought to Bridgeport by a man who abandoned her. In City Court this morning the cases were continued until June 1.

Frederick Derrick Arcolaus Tessi Main Street Jennie Donley Lindley Street Bridgeport

More Walkouts Planned Across Waterbury Text

Waterbury Conn May 28 Strike leaders announced more walkouts are scheduled for next week. Yesterday's actions added about 106 to the strikers' ranks with 300 skilled workers quitting at the Seavill Mrs Cos plant. The machinists union has asked for an open air meeting in Library Park this afternoon. Many factories are closed for Memorial Day and will stay shut until Tuesday morning.

Waterbury Conn Seavill Mrs. Cos Machinists’union Spt George M. Mencham Library Park

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Sen. Johnson Hoover Wwe Chas. R. Miller Will ©. Wood Douglas Raymond State Street Raymond Thomas Connery Berman and Steinberg Noled Charles Seliai Clinton Avenue Frank Jakuelonis Seliai Costa Constantinople Kasad Riza Pasha Michael Pasha Dardanelles Damad Ferid War Office D’annunzio Duraazo Udience Times Boston City Anbulance City St. Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport Hospital Hilside Home Tho Isolation Hospital
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