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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Waterbury
Conn
Seavill Mrs. Cos
Machinists’union
Spt
George M. Mencham
Library Park
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