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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1920

Page

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Two High School Boys Missing in Stratford Case

Stratford police and local authorities pursue Kenneth Moore 15 missing after school Wednesday. Clues tie Moore to Sydney Dymkoski 14, reportedly missing from Maple Street home. NY authorities contacted as Moore and Dymkoski were friends and may have gone to New York.

Stratford Kenneth Moore George Moore Bureau of Missing Persons Sydney Dymkoski Maple Street Dymkoski New York Dymkosk Moore

Fifty Special Trains for Yale Harvard Game

New Haven N H and Hartford Railroad will run fifty special trains to bring fans to New Haven for the Yale Harvard game with roughly half from New York and half from Boston. The bowl seats about 75 000. the gridiron sits 27 feet below ground and upper seats extend 27 feet above. President Lowell of Harvard attends events with Governor elect Lake of Connecticut, while coal shortages threaten return trips if barge coal is delayed.

New Haven Conn New York Yale Harvard Lowell Hartford Lawrence Lowell Governorelect Everett J. Lake Connecticut New England Federation of Harvard Lake Bridgeport

Police raid all saloons nets eight arrests in city sweep

Police raided numerous saloons in a citywide operation aimed at stopping illicit liquor. Eight men were rounded up including owners and bartenders. several bonds were forfeited or continued with future court dates. Notable cases included Frederick Henninger and Albert Sobolewski with bonds, while Benjamin Triwowaski faced a continued hearing. Others had bonds set at 150 dollars and awaited November 24 proceedings. James Kelly failed to appear and forfeited bonds.

Frita Henninger Main Street Albert Sobolewski East Main Street Benjamin Triwowaski Triwowaski West Liberty Street Metera Water Street

Denial of Japan War Preparations Issued

London on November 19 Dr Nagai acting charge d affaires of the Japanese embassy stated there is no sign of renewed war preparations and that another war is not expected while the Japanese ambassador attends the League of Nations meeting at Geneva.

London Japan Dr. Nagai League of Nations Geneva Nagai

Execution of two British officers in Ireland

Cork, Ireland. The Sinn Fein announced the execution of Captain Greene and Captain Chambers, who were kidnapped, tried for espionage, and put to death.

Cork Ireland Sinn Fein Greene Chambers

Claims Committee Champion Feeds Its Members

In Bridgeport a city aldermanic claims committee of five held an outing after approving a bill of 147.90. Alderman McManus opposed it while Paul D’Ena backed the bill. City clerk J A H Robinson notes the committee worked hard, enjoyed an outing, and that the bill covered the event’s cost.

Lehmann Sore House Davenport Stamford Morehouse Ed. T. McManus Paul D'Ena J. A. H. Robinson Mr. Robinson Bridgeport

Sixteen Men Jump to Death in Lake Boat Fire

Bangor, November 19. Sixteen woodsmen drowned on Che­suncock Lake when a motor boat carrying a party from Chesuncook Dam to Cushabesis caught fire on a late Wednesday afternoon. Attempts to fight the blaze failed and panicked men leaped overboard.

Bangor Chesuncock Lake Chesuncock Dam

Raid on Bridgeport Gambling House Nets Three Arrests

Police raided a Cherry street and Hancock avenue saloon arresting proprietor Steve Seres and two men Ento and Palanti. In City court Seres fined 70 dollars, Ento 20 and Palanti 5 plus costs. Officers seized playing cards and money. Also noted are eulogies for late Stamford attorney N C Downs led by Daniel F B Hickey in Superior court.

Bridgeport Cherry Street Hancock Avenue Steve Seres Sam Ento Pere Palanti Seres Ento Balanti Downs Daniel F. B. Hickey Stamford N.C. Downs Superior Court

Housing Experts Of U S On Bridgeport Problems

Bridgeport hosts a National Housing Association convention December 9 to 11 with a local focus. W H Ham of Bridgeport Housing Association leads a canvass of business leaders to select topics, including an automobile tour of housing sites and visits to government housing units, Bridgeport Housing Corporation projects, and Remington Arms houses near the GE plant.

U. S Bridgeport Bridgeport Housing Corporation Remington Arms General Electric Panaton Conse- Pangtan

Oldest School Teacher Elizabeth Blanding Dies at 89

Attleboro Massachusetts reports Miss Elizabeth Carpenter Blanding aged 89 has died at her home. She began teaching at 16 and sustained 70 years of service. In Chicago Illinois Hyman Lefkovitz, age 99, awaits passports to visit Palestine to see his grandfather in Jerusalem.

Attieboro Mass Elizabeth Carpenter Blanding United States Chicago Hyman Lefkovitz Palestine Jerusalem

Who Is He Manager Known to Bridgeporters

A Bridgeport Times puzzle asks readers to identify the manager of a well known Main Street store. The text notes he has long experience in the same line of business and knows his trade thoroughly. The first correct written identification mailed to The Times Office will receive 1.00.

Times Office

Everyone Knew James H. Kelly and Associates

James H. Kelly a Fairfield avenue cigar man was abundantly identified. Harry C. Norrish of Fox Piano Go. won first at 1 59 p m. Others listed include M J O Reilly 53 James street J Kalopas 1227 Main street B Young 374 Main street Charles Sioe 668 Lafayette Street Michael Broderick 304 Pennonnock street John L Romond 35 Cannon street S Freedman 1665 Waterview avenue Louis De Carlo 19 Hamilton Street Harold Nuttal 4 Ann street extension John Wright 141 Lewis Street F H Downs 1689 Noble avenue Joe Garamella 1393 State street Marie Sheridan 659 Noble avenue

James H. Kelly Fairfield Avenue Harry C. Norrish Fox M. J. O'Reilly James Street J. Kalopas Main Street B. Young Charles Sioe Lafayette Street Michael Broderick Pennonnock Street John L. Romond Cannon Street S. Freedman Waterview Avenue Louis de Carlo Hamilton Street Harold Nuttal Ann Street John Wright Lewis Street F. H. Downs Noble Avenue Joe Garamella State Street Marie Sheridan

Germany warns League over World War I mandates

Geneva reports Germany warned the League of Nations it may break the Versailles Peace Treaty unless the mandates for former German colonies are removed from Inter-Allied control and placed under League administration. Nicholl Barnes urged quick inclusion of Germany in the League, citing British workers' support.

Geneva Germany League of Nations League Inter-Allied Supreme Council Nicholl Barnes League of Nations Assembly Barnes United States Assia America Contir

Fire Rages at Mullins Home on Main Street

Fire endangered the home of William T. Mullins real estate dealer at 1208 Main Street near Main and Fairview. The blaze began shortly after 1 20 this afternoon and grew rapidly as fire crews arrived after a 1 37 alarm.

Mullins William T. Mullins Main Street Main Fairview Streets

Three Die From Dynamite Blast In Germantown

In Germantown Maryland James Bolton a farmer died from a dynamite blast that also killed his housekeeper Hattie Shipley her two young children perished in the blast Vernon Thompson is under arrest as Montgomery County authorities investigate a long running feud between Bolton and Thompson.

Germantown James Bolton St In Hattie Shipley Bolton Vernon Thompson Montgomery County Thompson

Cost Women Five Dollars to Wear Hats in Court

Chicago, Nov. 19. Equal suffrage for women leads to removing hats in court. Justice A. P. Aring fined two women, Mrs. Oscar McCann and Mrs. Frederick Ritter, three dollars each for contempt after they refused to remove hats. The court ordered hats removed and the women paid the fines.

Chicago Justice of the Peace A. P. Aring Oscar McCann Frederick Ritter

Coroner Finds Fatal Shot Was Fired By Road

Coroner John J. Phelan's finding names Max Kranz and Joseph Roach of Danbury as criminally responsible for the death of Arthur J. Donahue, reporter for the New York American, shot near Newtown after midnight on November 7. Roach allegedly fired the fatal shot with a rifle owned by Kranz. both men to be arraigned for first degree murder.

John J. Phelan Max Kranz John Street Danbury Joseph Roach Arthur J. Donahue New York American Newtown Roach Donahue Kranz McCarthy Superior Court J. Robert Beecher Wilson & Keating Cullinan Bridgeport

Church Row in Bridgeport Sparks Civil Strife

A heated meeting at the Greek Orthodox church on West Liberty Street in Bridgeport triggered a near riot as factions supported and opposed Rev. Elias. Bishop Rodostoulou arrived from New York to mediate over the leadership dispute amid Greek community tension and political chants.

Bridgeport West Liberty Street Alexander Rodostoulou New York George Malonis State Street Gerassimos Bilas Elias Times Ridgeport Rodostoulou Malachias

Sanderson and wife on country tour amid career shifts

Ry sanuersun writer Nina Wilcox Putnam and her husband travel the country in their car heading to California. Sanderson resigns as district trade superintendent for the Southern New England Telephone Co after long service since 1905. P. W. Clarke transfers from New London to Hartford, with prior roles in Hartford and as traffic engineer assistant at New London.

Sanuersun Nina Wilcox Putnam Fanny Hurst California Mr. Sanderson Southern New England Telephone Co Miss Putnam Sanderson Telephone Company The P. W. Clarke Ftrom New London Hartford

Sympathizers Homes Were Burned Over Their Heads

John Derham Town Commissioner Balbriggan Ireland testified to the American Committee of 100 about homes of 50 sympathizers being burned by the Royal British Constabulary and about the shooting and imprisonment during Balbriggan disorders. He noted his son the mayor received a three month jail term and later hunger strike release. Witnesses included Francis Hackett and Signe Toksvig wife of Hackett, Mrs William King, Paul J Furman, and Dennis Morgan Thurles mayor.

Washington John Derham Balvriggan Ireland American Committee Royal British Constabulary Republic Derham Balbriggan England Francis Hackett New York Signe Toksvig William ._ King Ironton Ohio Paul J. Furman Society of Friends Dennis Morgan Thurles Jet

Imminent death inquire into Pallino case after shooting

Mrs. Hose Failing Pallino 40 wife of Constantino Pallino of 242 Oak Street was shot three times by her husband over money in an old shack at 1631 Madison Avenue Wednesday night. She showed slight improvement at St Vincent's Hospital. Pallino is held on assault with intent to kill and has confessed. Coroner John J Phan will hold an imminent death inquest this afternoon. Case arraigned yesterday. continued to December 4 with bonds set at $5,000. If she dies the charge may be changed to murder.

Hose Failing Constantino Pallino Oak Street Madison Avenue St Vincent’s Hospital John J. Phan Pallino

Argentinism and Monroeism sparks imperialism critique

In Buenos Aires an article by Wenceslao Tello denounces Monroeism as clear imperialism and urges renouncing the Monroe Doctrine in favor of joining the League of Nations. The piece argues the League reduces U S influence abroad and promotes a democratic global order. Weather notes for Connecticut and brief regional conditions follow.

Buenos Aires United States League of Nations Wenceslao Tello University of la Ragon

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Brewer Gregory Kenneth Bill Madelyn Farley King Street Greece M. Demetrios Gounaris Venizelos Demetrios Rhallis Claims Committee National Housing Association W. H. Ham Bridgeport Housing Association Ham World Assembly Newton C. Parke NLR Brigeport Lake Region New England Rocky Mountains North Pacific Coast SS Lawrence Valley Gulf States Montana Maine
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