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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1920

Page

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King Constantine May Return To The Throne

Dragnet sweep at the Mohican club in the Lyric Theatre Building nets 28 arrests for gambling. Proprietor Bobby Callahan, a Bridgeport football idol, is singled out for penalties as police enter via a fire ladder and break through a window. Continued on Page Six.

Bobby Callahan Constantine Mohican Club Lyric Theatre Bobbie" Callahan Bridgeport Theiblace Janagen

Crehan Named Connecticut Representative to Irish Recognition Group

Simon Crehan of this city is appointed to represent Connecticut for a new Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic. Born in County Clare Ireland, he came to America 35 years ago and settled in Danbury, later moving to Milford and then Bridgeport. He has connections with the Gaelic societies and is a Knights of Columbus member. He served as local treasurer for the Friends of Irish Freedom and attended their second international meeting in New York. He recently received a telegram from Eamon De Valera inviting him to the November Washington meeting to press for federal recognition of the Irish Republic.

Simon Crehan Connecticut Irlek Iepublic Friends of Irish Freedom Mr. Crehan County Clare Ireland America Danbury Hibernians Iria Riflen Knights of Columbus Jew Milford Crohan Real Estiante Philadelphia Crehan Bridgeport Mather Hussion St. Charles’ Church Field New York City Eammon DeValera Frank P. Walsh DeValera Republic of Ireland Youncil

Rhallis Becomes Greek Premier and Demands Regent Resign

London reports monarchist George I Rhallis taking oath as premier of Greece and calling Admiral Counodoritis to resign as regent. Venizelos leaves Greece for Nice escorted by a British warship as troops back Constantine. A pro Constantine demo claims the throne. Venizelos tells supporters to accept the popular election verdict.

London Georgeis Rhalls Greece Athens Rhalls Coundouriotis Venizelos Nice Constantine

Harding Calls for 100 Percent Production and Rational Adjustment

President-elect Warren G. Harding told a New Orleans Chamber of Commerce audience that neither patent nostrums nor quick fixes will heal the economy. He urged one hundred percent production, reduced waste, and a shared, dependable prosperity across regions and industries and praised allied cooperation from cotton, wool, and wheat growers to northern mills and southern ports. Separately in Philadelphia, thieves looted a couple’s apartment on 5th street, stealing negotiable securities totaling 137000 dollars along with clothing, jewelry, and cash.

David M. Church International News Service New Orleans Warren G. Harding Chamber of Commerce Panama United States America South North Philadelphia W. R. Richards 5Th Street

Ex King Constantine Eyes Plea for Plebiscite in Greece

Swiss wire reports and interviews indicate former King Constantine seeks a plebiscite before year end. He denies plans to align Greece with Germany and stresses neutrality, while appeals to Allies amid ongoing Greek political tensions and wartime debates.

Greece Harry Greenwald Lucerne Constantine Her Athens Germany

Husband shoots wife in Madison avenue shack

Constantino Pallino 45 shot his wife Rose Pallino 40 in a Madison avenue shack during a money dispute. She was gravely wounded with three bullets, taken to St. Vincent's hospital, while Pallino faced City Court on assault with intent to kill and remained jailed on $5,000 bond.

Rose Pallino Madison Avenue Constantino Bartlett Pallino Christian Kost J. A. Maxwell Cost Dr. Maxwell Kost Polic West End Oak Street Panillo Regan

New Haven Can Issue Gold Bonds

In Washington on November 18, New York New Haven Hartford Co was granted authority to issue gold bonds totaling 81 million for series A and 1 million for series B. The bonds will secure loans and represent the firm’s finance plan.

New Haven Washington New York, New Haven & Hartford Co

Who Is He Identified in The Times Notice

A writing identification contest offers one dollar to the first person who correctly names a gentleman described by a distinctive profile. Clues include distance visibility, cigar style, and a history of trade with many people. Submit to The Times Office.

Times Office

Cyrus profile noted for Bridgeport druggist Carl Cyrus

A Bridgeport druggist named Carl Cyrus was the subject of a yesterday profile. Identification came at 2 40 yesterday from Jed W Clarke Jr of Tire Service Co. Others providing correct identifications were M J O’Reilly of 58 James Street and Louis DeCario of 18 Hamilton Street.

Carl 0. Cyrus Bridgeport Jed. W. Clarke, Jr The Tire Service Co M. JorRéiley James Street Louis DeCario Hamilton Street

Safety Razor Company Reorganization Under Court Receiver

By order of the Superior court Ivan L Morehouse was named receiver for Leslie Leeds, Inc of Stratford a safety razor maker. Bonds set at 50000. James W Leslie of Stratford petitions for appointment and dissolution claiming 78.5 of 998 shares. Company organized under Connecticut law with 600000 capitalization. Factory assets in Stratford tied up in machinery with little cash. no razors produced since October 1. Receiver aims to reorganize refinance and reopen the plant to full force, restoring about 150 workers.

Ivan L .Morehouse Leslie Leeds, Inc Stratford James W. Leslie Connecticut Leslie Ivan Morehouse Times

Three jitneurs fined five dollars in city court

Three jitneurs were fined five dollars each in City Court for overcrowding buses. Defendants Reaf Grasphi 452 Hawley Ave Petro Patrucco 519 Nichols St and Samuel Shiller 945 Capitol Ave were cited. Peter Leon failed to produce a registration card and was ordered to pay fifteen dollars after yesterday’s session.

Leon Ha

Rob Bank and Shoot Paymaster on Patchogue Street

Two armed bandits robbed William Brophy, pay master of the Fatchogue Plymouth Sales Corp, of 8000 dollars after the Citizens Trust Bank opened. Brophy was seriously wounded and attackers fled with the money in Patchogue Long Island.

Patchogue Long Island Citizens’ Trust Company William Brophy Fatchogue-Plymouth Sales Corporation Brophy

State Chairmen Expend $108000 in Connecticut Election

Election expense reports filed with the Secretary of State reveal vast spending by parties. Republicans show about 66 000. Democrats about 44 000 in the state campaign. City funds, exemplified by Bridgeport with 22 000 for Republicans and 7 000 for Democrats, imply totals perhaps near 220 000 for Republicans and 70 000 for Democrats when scaled to all towns. Overall, expenditures by all parties likely approach one hundred thousand for the state campaign and much more nationwide.

Secretary of State Bridgeport Connecticut

Police Seek Moore Boy Missing From Stratford Area

Stratford and city police search for 15 year old John Kenneth Moore son of George Moore of 203 King Street. He left Bridgeport High School at noon yesterday and has not been seen since. He wears a brown suit and short trousers, blue eyes, light hair, stands about four feet tall, with a scar on his forehead. The family fears foul play. he had been selling papers for Charles Abercrombie but did not appear yesterday afternoon.

Stratford John Kenneth Moore George Moore King Street Bridgeport High School A. W. Burritt Co Kmw Charles Abercrombie Stratford News

Big Harvest of Vegetables Arrives on Park City

Long Island vegetables flood city markets aboard the steamer Park City from Port Jefferson. Cabbage heads fetch two dollars per hundred on Long Island, while local buyers stock up at higher city prices. Turnips and potatoes are plentiful. Long Island cabbage and turnip prices drive sauerkraut, with potatoes sold at farms for about $1.25 a bushel.

Long Island Park City Port Jefferson

Storrs Decides to Obey Utility Order on Trolley Service

Lucius M. Storrs, president of the Connecticut Company, will comply with a Public Utilities Commission order to avoid suspending trolley service in Waterbury. Chairman Richard T. Higgins noted Storrs could not have halted service in Bridgeport earlier had the city officially sought a restraining order from the Superior Court.

Lucius M. Storrs Connecticut Company Public Utilities Commission Waterbury Richard T. Higgins The Utility Commission Storrs Bridgeport Superior Court

Doctor Coon Explains Garbage Cost Increase

Doctor W H Coon head of Bridgeport health department says he can cut garbage costs to match other cities. He cites factors behind a 65000 deficit including higher coal and labor and no market for grease. He notes the plant was bought cheaply from a private owner who had a city contract until November 16 and implies prudent timing was ignored.

W. H. Coon Bridgeport Health Department Doctor Coon Coop

One Big Drive for Charities

Bridgeport social agencies decide on a unified charity drive after months of discussion. A board with one director from each organization will supervise and allocate funds for each society. The Chamber of Commerce cites time and money savings, predicting a coordinated drive will raise needed funds in a few days.

Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce

Four alleged whiskey runners nabbed at Yale Harvard game

Stamford prosecutors report four men and a woman admitted involvement in a planned liquor run during the Yale Harvard clash. In New Haven they seized 40 cases labeled Old Taylor. The bottles were counterfeit whiskey designed to imitate bottled in bond. Suspects Frank E Wankowski Charles Chussetet Julia Chuka and Samuel Dangelo, all from New Jersey, posted $506 bonds each. Separately Eric and Mary Gorman of 1012 Railroad avenue were discharged after two months on a possession charge.

Stamford Conn New Haven Harvard Frank E. Wankowski Charles Chussetet Julia Chuka Chrome N. J Samuel Dangelo Park Avenue Perth Amboy Eric and Mary Gorman Railroad Avenue United States Hugh J. Lavery

Weather Update For Britain and Connecticut

Fair for Britisey tonight and Friday with partly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures. Fresh west winds. A coastal storm moved to New Foundland yesterday, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the North Atlantic coast. Lake region remains unsettled but most districts east of the Rockies enjoy pleasant weather. Frosts reported as far south as Tampa Florida. Temperature rising slowly in western and central districts.

Connecticut New Foundland North Atlantic Lake Rocky Mounains Gulf South Atlantic Tampa Fia

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