Aldermen Plan Cooperation With Mayor Atwater
Fourteen Republican Aldermen voted last night to cooperate with Mayor Atwater while preserving party interests. They said Democrats cannot force measures outside the Atwater program and pledged to oppose such moves. They endorsed Alderman David W. Price of the Fifth District for board presidency, a vote that would secure his election with Republican support.
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Atwater
Srisev
Republan
David W. Price
Fifth District
Price
Republine
Al‘rman
Alfred I. Veness
Sine Woman On Charge Of Stealing Gas
Mrs Harriet Snow of 1440 Madison Avenue was fined 25 dollars for stealing gas after local police and federal agents raided her home and confiscated a still liquor equipment and moonshine. The liquor law violation is in federal hands though she and husband Solomon Snow have not been arraigned. gas theft details include a gas调 hose used to feed whiskey production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Snow
Madion Avenue
Lquor
Solomon Snow
U. S
Hugh J. Lavery
Witnesses Conflict In Messina Drowning Probe
Coroner John J. Phelan reopened the 1960 drowning case of four year old John Messina at 1960 Main Street corner of Commercial. Initial finding was accidental drowning. Neighborhood boy claimed another pushed Messina into the ice tub while several youths were questioned. most statements contradicted and placed them at different locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Pepaes
All Yards Needed Say U S Officers
Washington November 17 American naval officers say British proposals to retain at least one yard per power are not understood. No yards would be scrapped and U S navy yards will be kept busy maintaining the fleet. The goal is to keep ships in repair ready and to plan for auxiliaries during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Colonel Denies Watson Charges Against A. E. F.
Colonel Gilbert at Chaumont France rejects Senator Watson claims of unwarranted hangings of American soldiers abroad. He says about ten men were executed in France, but only for murder or criminal assault with proof positive of guilt and under Pershing’s scrutiny.
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Omaha
Nebd
United States Senate
Watson
Georgia
Wiliam
Gilbert
A. E. FP
Chaumont
France
Pershing
Appeal Filed Over Estate Claim in Wheeler Case
Charles H Wheeler of Redding filed an appeal in Superior Court challenging a Probate Court report from the Mendocino district estate of the late David B Wheeler. He says $1886.50 was not allowed when the report was filed October 12 and that he is a creditor for food lodging laundry and other services provided between April 17 1915 and November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wheeler
Redding
Superior Court
Protate Court
Miding District
David B. Wheeler
Hard fought suit over paternity tests court case noted
Ellen A Knapp of Nichols appeared in Common Pleas before Judge John J Welsh as she seeks child support from Alan Sitts of Norwall the case described as a hard fought contest. W H Comley represents the Knapp girl while Jacob B Klein defends Sitts in a high interest battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Bitts
Norwall
Sitts
Ellen A. Knapp
Nichols
Common ‘Pleas Court
John J. Welsh
W. H. Comley
Knapp
Jacob B. Klein
Bits
Women Voters Learn Of Opposition To Hughes Proposals
Hartford, Conn. November news from Washington cites counter-propaganda by forces favoring armaments against Hughes naval disarmament proposals. Katharine Ludington of the League of Women Voters urges Congress and the public to back disarmament, praising early league efforts and stressing vigilance against naval spending pressures.
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Hughes
Hartford
Conn
Washington
Katharine Ludington
Lyms Legional
League of Women Voters
League
Mies Ludington
Jail Term Suspension Is Revoked
Joseph Perkowski of 390 Lafayette Street faced a 15 day jail sentence after failure by a brewery and landlord to remove fixtures from his saloon. arraigned Nov 17 on liquor law violations, fined 150 dollars and ordered to dismantle fixtures within ten days or face jail. He claimed removal of his fixtures but landlords’ fixtures remained, leading to revocation of the jail term suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Perkowski
Lafayette Street
Perkowski
Arthur A. Comley
Stevenson Temporary Receiver for Garrison Grease Cup Firm
In Superior court Judge Frank D. Haines heard Stevenson for a temporary receiver in the Garrison grease cup factory case at 215 River 8. Edward M. Garrison and attorney Jenee Finklestone appeared, with counsel Harry Stevenson for the company claiming solvency and seeking to avert bankruptcy. Appraisers named were William Gledhill and Arthur M. Wheeler. The session moved to the Blue Ribbon Garage Co. suit, involving over $200,000 in a Packard bus transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison Company
River 8
Jenee Finklestone
Frank D. Haines
Superior Court
Edward M. Garrison
Harry Stevenson
Garrison
Stevenson
William Gledhil
State Street
Gledhill & Co
Union Square
Arthur M. Wheeler
Crane Valve Company
Blue Ribbon Garage Co
Fairfield Avenue
Abraham Htaxter
New York City
Packard Buses
Sub Sinks in Shoal Water After Collision
In shoal water the patrol boat Isis sank following a collision around 12 19 today near Nowfield avenue at Sea Lake. Captain Joseph Green and three crew were aboard but all escaped injury as rescue towing units worked to salvage the vessel. Authorities report no widespread danger and expect limited effort to raise the vessel.
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Erare
Nis
Joseph Green
Todey
Nowfield Avenue
Isis
Fa Ag
Uae
Rosare
Bridenpert Farkon
Stand firm in attitude on Irish settlement at convention
Nov 17 Liverpool reports Ulster stands firm in rights while threatening to publish correspondence with the British government. Ulster rejects formal negotiations without conditions and urges full publication of all PM and Ulster talks. The convention sees a move to express confidence in the Lloyd George government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Unionist Association
Lloyd-George
Worthington Evans
Col. Cretton
London
Ulster
Ulsterites
James Craig
France
Ulster Volunteers
Eng
Ulster Conservative Party
Archibald Latgidge
Lord Derby
Philharmonic Hall
Shirley Benn
Wister
Col Gretton
Ireland
Sinn Fenners
Special Tax Board Meets Monday For Budget Session
The Board of Apportionment schedules a special noon session next Monday to approve a municipal tax for 800000 to 750000 dollars in new appropriations. Mayor Atwater signed the call. Charities expects 809000 dollars to aid the destitute during winter, with other departments needing 300000 to 400000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Apportionment
Fred Atwater
Board of Charities
Charities Department
Atwater
Court Delays Jail Sentence on Slashing Incident
Salvatory BSehalia of 148 Center Street was sentenced to three months in jail by the City court for slashing his brother-in-law Nicholas Lauretano of 248 Grand Street across the left cheek with a knife. The execution of the sentence was delayed due to Sohalla's wife being seriously ill. Police say Sohalla waited for Lauretano on Barnum Avenue and attacked him without warning. Lauretano then fought back, receiving a knife wound to the hand. The motive cited involved debts for groceries and supplies Sohalla provided while out of work.
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Salvatory Bsehalia
Center Street
Nicholas Lauretano
Sohalla
Soehalla
Lauretano
Barnumavenas
May Abrogate Anglo-Jap Pact
Washington reports Charles Evans Hughes hailed for a diplomatic win as China presents ten general principles at the Far Eastern conference. Officials foresee abrogation of the Anglo-Japan alliance as a likely consequence, aligning with U S policy on China and naval arms limits.
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Washington
Plaud
Charles Evans Hughes
China
United States
Far East
Ince
Hughes
Speculation on Connecticut Company trustees' fate after fare cut
Public utilities commission decisions spurring breakup of the Connecticut Company into districts and separate accounts, challenging federal trustees control. Officials discuss potential court orders to return lines to the New Haven road, while trustees and judges argue unity of the system would be harmed. The commission argues lower fares in dense districts could boost ridership and district revenue, though the company opposes fragmentation.
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Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Federal Court For
Southern District of
New York
New Haven
General Assembly
Ines
Higgins
Noyes
Think Cornell Next In Line For Appointment
Following Christian Kost’s resignation as Head ambulance driver at Emergency hospital speculation centers on the next appointee. Patrick J. Connell, a longtime driver, is seen as favored for Kost’s vacancy, with Harry F. Ko likely to be fifth outside candidate. a final decision is expected soon. In a separate note, Joseph Roche, sought for the Branchville station murder of Yingsnee Reneri, 45, of Ridgefield, remains at large with Sergeant Frank Virelli reporting no lead on other bandits.
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Christian Kost
Patrick J. Connell
Kost
Harry F. Ko
Roche
Joseph Roche
Frank Virelli
Danbury
Yingsnee Reneri
Branchville
Ridgefield
Virelli
West Creek Pool Room
Garage Burns Destroy Two Cars At Broad Street Address
A fire early this morning consumed a garage owned by T. F. Murray at 115 Broad Street, destroying a touring car and a coupe valued at 2000 dollars. Both vehicles were uninsured and owned by Murray. Firemen found the blaze at five o'clock after a passerby rang Box No 193. Investigators suspect a short circuit on one of the autos sparked the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Murray
Broad Street
Murray
Woman Shot Accidentally With Blank In Celebration
Carmendina Lesiak of 847 East Main Street was accidentally shot by a blank cartridge from a revolver during a celebration. She was taken by ambulance to Emergency hospital at 9 15 this morning and later moved to St Vincent's hospital for observation. Doctors say the injury is not expected to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmendina Lesiak
East Main Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Seriou
Snow held on $500 bonds in liquor case
Louis Snow a real estate dealer of 2608 North avenue was held under $500 bonds for the next term of the Federal court after arraignment before U B Commissioner Hugh J Lavery. Snow faces charges of possessing liquor and instruments used in whiskey manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Snow
North Avenue
Bridgeport
U.B
Hugh J. Lavery
Snow
Six Jitneymen arraigned for overcrowding cases disposed
Six jitneymen arrested yesterday for overcrowding their machines were arraigned in City Court. Michael Dalton Morris Levine George Liptak and Joseph Goldstein were nolled on five dollar payments while Joseph Bednar and David Johnson were nolled on ten dollar payments. The Taft two had prior arrests for the same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dalton
Gregory Street
Morris Levine
State Street
George Liptak
Pembroke Street
Joseph Goldstein
Taft Avenue
Joseph Bednar
Broad Street
David Johnson
Central Avenue
Taft
Retired Fire Captain Will Not Appeal
Captain Thomas F. Broderick will not appeal his removal from the Fire Department. After conferring with Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan, he will abide by the commissioners' decision and retire with a pension of 1875 dollars annually. He was removed as head of the fire prevention bureau after a stormy meeting, his age was 34, and a new commissioner, John J. Cassidy, was to take his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Broderick
Fire Department
Thomas M Cullinan
Broderick
Inet
John 4. Cassidy
Rudd Denies Robbery At Salit Home
Grilled by police over an attempted burglary at Sam Salit’s Salit residence 227 Hough avenue. William Rudd Jr of 404 Pembroke street denies involvement, claims he was with a girl from a dance. Case in City court continued to verify statements. police suspect mistaken identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Salit
Hough Avenue
William Rudd, Jr
Pembroke Street
Max Lebia
Salit
Rudd
G A R Vets Celebrate Veterans Day Observance
Blase Howe Jr. leads a Veterans Day event at G A R hall with 94 of 1219 members taking part. A dinner followed at noon, with Department Commander Christian Schwartz of Norwalk as chief guest and Commander J W Thompson in charge. Election of officers slated for December 1. Sons and Daughters of Veterans assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blase Howe Jr
G. A. R. Hall
Witch
Christian Schwartz
Norwalk
J. W. Thompson
Sons and Daughters of
Ex-Mayor Wilson Spent 300 In Campaign For Reelection
Ex Mayor Clifford B Wilson spent 300 in a bid to be reelected mayor of Bridgeport for a sixth straight term. A campaign expense return filed with Town Clerk Clarence E Winton shows Wilson gave 200 of his own funds. Several other candidates filed expense returns with next Wednesday deadline for affidavits.
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Clifford B. Wilson
Bridgeport
Clarence E. Winton
John R. Carter
Wilson
Arthur Brown
Ralph T.beers
Brown
James
Republica
Bernard Z. Brady
Edward A. Drew
Michael J. Marrett
Minnie Desarholm
Sisherman
Joseph M. Soksa
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New Regiment City Hall
U.S
Cornell
Thos. F. Broderick
G. A. R. Vets
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