10 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
1
Washington reports throngs moved through the Capitol rotunda to honor the unknown dead in state. Wreaths from King George, Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand and others marked the tributes as marines kept vigil and crowds passed by the bier in a solemn, national ceremony.
Northern Ireland cabinet members met in London and affirmed there can be no surrender of Ulster's rights. The Irish peace negotiations loom large as Parliament prorogues, with Lloyd George preparing a detailed statement on negotiations for Ulster to review, and a possible Friday meeting scheduled.
Lawrence J. Gil Frank J. Hearn and Aaron Wittsein assume seats on the new Board of Assessors in the former Tax Commissioner Arthur Connor’s office this morning. Three clerks from the old staff are kept on temporarily including John F. Dowling Robert C. Seeley and Miss Lil Man Fox as Connor and the staff depart last night. The new board expected to meet and organize tonight.
Rumors circulate that Democratic control will reshuffle the Board of Police Commissioners. Terms of Frank D. Anderson and William E. Primrose end January 1, 1922, with reappointments likely by May or Fred Atwater, while Tom Stanley is expected to lose the chair to Anderson.
In Greenwich, the Common Pleas jury awarded A B Raymond seven hundred dollars for rent paid to Ralph T Tyner for a Sound Beach shore cottage that was not occupied due to repairs and alterations promised at the time of rental. Judge Juin ER presided.
Rumors claim the fire commissioners may retire Bird Noonan Hunt Burke Mahoney and replace Chief Johnson with Captain Geo F Beardslee. Taxpayers weighed an injunction, but former City Attorney Cullinan declined to pursue one.
Three New Haven men are being sought by Bridgeport and New Haven police in connection with a recent attempted whiskey robbery at Albert N. Dow’s Yale Street home. Paul Rossberg of East Haven, alleged owner of the getaway car, remains in custody, claiming he did not know the robber’s identity. He testified he came with friends to Bridgeport for a party, then spent the night at a local hotel before his car was driven away by others. A second case notes Vel Aosta Ga vs Park City Lumber in a dispute over an alleged large debt, to be considered by Judge John J. Walsh.
Mayor Difford five Wilson recommends a two minute silent memorial for Armistice Day to honor American forces. The proclamation calls for all work to pause at noon and for citizens to engage in meditation and prayerful reflection on the World War’s service and sacrifices.
Wide observance closes schools banks factories except American Tube. Public library and branches shut. Postal service altered with 7 to 10 window hours. Courts stay open. Trolley halt at noon for three minutes with church bells tolling. St Pauls, Duke's, and St Johns churches hold brief services or prayers and all-day meditation open.
Pittsburgh officials shifted Marshal Foch’s welcome to Braddock after American Legion agents warned of a possible attack. Thousands waited at Pennsylvania Station, then learned only Braddock reception was staged. Details of the alleged plot remained undisclosed.
New York reports show 365 New York teachers wed last summer. Superintendent William Inger notified the Board of Education of the surprising total, with many marriages among school staff. The influx of name changes followed, and most new spouses continued teaching. In a separate Superior Court case, Zuzi Santo sues Elizabeth Biro over a house dispute, with interpreters needed for testimony.
Bridgeport officials and civic groups push for a five cent fare to the city center with no transfer, while concerns about fairness across districts and transfer requirements surface at the Public Utilities Commission hearing. The Connecticut Company faces mixed arguments as experts weigh geography, industry impact, and rider access while the FTC prepares possible orders next week.
New York November 10 A series of conferences between milk dealers and striking workers was set for today at Health Commissioner Royal Copeland's office to ease the dispute. Union leaders will skip, while each boss meets his own men. Copeland plans court action against a major company for selling milk more than 48 hours after pasturization as inspectors seized several thousand quarts of watered milk. Substantial complaints about milk quality persist and rain hindered street corner milk sales. No violence occurred during the strike camp.
Two saloon keepers, Felix Stevens of 55 East Washington Ave and Ferdinand Karas Jr. of Bostwick Ave, were arraigned before Judge Boardman with jail sentences suspended on condition. Stevens faces up to 10 days if terms are not met. Karas 19 days, with dismantling required. Mrs. Mary Kovary of 1852 State St. was fined 200 for selling liquor.
A new interpretation on Premier Hara’s assassination is offered by Guy M. Walker, an American Far East expert. He calls the act a declaration of war by Japanese leadership, arguing it signals defiance of external scrutiny and presages continued imperial prerogatives. Issued here by Japanese representatives.
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