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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1921

Page

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NO CHANGE IN SUBURBAN FARE TANGLE

Washington reports range of European interest in a World Economic Conference following armament limits talks. No invitation yet, but officials are being sounded on attendance in Washington London or Paris. France fears Russia and Germany and seeks direct assistance assurances. Premier says France wants peace but must keep a large army until stability returns. (Continued on Page Six)

Washington United States London Paris Germany Europe Russia France

Five Cafe Owners Before Court As Crusade Result

A long citywide crackdown on rum selling led to five Bridgeport cafe owners being arraigned on liquor law charges after police conducted searches and seized alcohol. One defendant was found not guilty, four cases continued. police plan intensified action with 70 warrants issued.

Bridgeport Flanazan

British Labor Accepts Program For Disarming

London November 19 the labor party issues a manifesto for the labor movement of Great Britain endorsing the American naval disarmament proposals and urging extension of reductions to all forms of armament while pledging support for measures to give effect to the proposals.

London Labor Party Labor Movement Great Britain United States

Ask Refund Or More Varnish In Lakewood Case

John Grant's Sons Inc of Lakewood NL seeks $600 damages to recover $433.51 for varnish deemed unsatisfactory and returned. The varnish, shipped to Bridgeport, was reportedly diverted by the New York Hartford railyroad to cover storage and transport charges. The firm claims entitlement to a refund or replacement varnish of the original shipment while noting resolutions of Mayors’ office and a congratulatory message to Mayor Fred Atwater from Fieth District Democratic Club.

John Grant's Sons Inc Lakewood Parrott Varnish Company Bridgeport New York, New Haven Fred Atwater Fieth District Democratic Club Atwater

Wedding Halted by Bride’s Mother in Waterbury Church

In Waterbury New York, Edward J. Farrington, Yale alumnus and son of Connecticut millionaire Daniel T. Farrington, faced an abrupt wedding interruption when Lewetta Rodden’s daughter, the baby’s mother, rose with her child. Lewetta’s mother staged the scene to punish Farrington for denying paternity and refusing marriage, causing the ceremony to stop mid vow.

N. Y Edward J. Farrington Yale University Daniel T. Farrington Connecticut Margaret Hodson Lewetta Rodden New Haven Farrington

Judgment Granted for 835.01 in Isham Case

A judgment of 835.01 is granted Jordan & Selleck Inc against William H. Isham in Bridgeport. Judge John J. Walsh of Common Pleas Court made the decision public yesterday. Attorney John Smith represented the plaintiff.

Jordon & Selleck, Inc William H. Isham Bridgeport John J. Walsh Common Teas Court John Smith Jordan & Selleck

Big Eastern Colleges Meet At Cambridge

Yale and Harvard clash in Cambridge in a classic Big Three football showdown. Yale arrives unbeaten in eight with a strong passing and open play plan, while Harvard vows a hard fight to the last. Crowd of about 55 thousand fills Harvard Stadium for a pivotal East title tilt.

Jack Velock Boston Yale Harvard Big Heston Princeton Army Jones Crimson Spen Yate Mal Aldrch Charley O'Hearn Bulldog

Mayor To Give Talk At Meeting At Casino Nov 20

Mayor Fred Atwater will deliver an address at a mass meeting and reception at the Casino on Sunday night November 20 in honor of Hoy. Father OFlanagan, a Sinn Fein figure, is featured for an engaging program and remarks noted for homely stories.

Fred Atwater Hoy Michael O'Flanagan Rosscommon Sinn Fein John A. Cornell, Jr Father Oflanagan United States Bridgeport Washington Philadelphia Harry Boland Irish Republic Wherry Dublin Father O'Flanf@gan

Youngs Fined $200 in City Court Case

Thomas Youngs, proprietor of a saloon at 405 Fairfield Avenue near police headquarters, was fined 200 and given a suspended 20 day sentence for keeping liquor. Willem Brennan of Seaview Avenue, employed as a bartender by Youngs, was fined 50 for selling liquor.

Thomas Youngs Fairfield Avenue Youngs Willem Brennan Seaview Avenue

Howard Smith Spent 100 To Be Defeated

Former Tax Director Howard F. Smith spent 160 in a vain bid for re election with a 100 contribution to the Republican campaign fund. Other returns show Michael Tassogna 35, Charles W. Freeman 65, and Thomas J. Costello 15.50. Frank Webb was sentenced to 30 days in jail for stealing a gold watch from Benjamin Cohen.

Howard F. Smith Michael Tassogna Selectman Charles W. Freeman Thomas J. Costello Frank Webb State Street Benjamin Cohen Capitol Avenue

Mayor Atwater Plans Economical Police and Fire Policy

Mayor Atwater will implement a pre election plan for economical administration. Personnel in the police and fire departments will not exceed current totals, and unnecessary appointments will be cut. No drastic cuts planned today, but vacancies for nonessential positions will not be filled to maintain efficiency.

Ford Happy Offer May Be Accepted

Washington reports the government has favorably received Henry Ford’s proposals to run the Muscle Shoals Water Power project for 99 years. An official announcement of acceptance is expected within days, followed by a congressional vote on roughly 40 million dollars. Ford, in high spirits, left Washington amid Secretary Weeks’s illness.

Washington Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Ford Congress Weeks South

Property Owners Reminded of Law and Requirements

Town Clerk Clarence E. Winton reminded property owners of the law requiring recording name changes of real estate owners within sixty days. The act passed March 30 establishes that any owner or holder with a changed name must file a certificate with the name before and after the change, properly acknowledged. failure incurs a ten dollar fine.

Clarence E. Winton General Assembly

Garment Workers Strike Ends at Wolf & Abrahams Factory

A 400 worker strike at Wolf & Abrahams factory 35 Spruce Street ended this morning with workers set to return Monday. Reported assault by a foreman led to reprimand. foreman Max Laxorus of 274 State Street accused of abuse. Morris Osofsky, worker, faced assault charges in City Court, case continued to Tuesday per workers.

Wolf & Abrahams Spruce Street Max Laxorus S74 State Street Morris Osofsky

Steel Magnate Favors Scrapping Ships After War Plan

Charles M. Schwab, at a dinner of the American Iron and Steel Institute, praised a Washington Conference plan led by Secretary Hughes. He said his shipyards build more naval ships than any other yards under one management in the United States and called the plan brilliant and statesmanlike, stating financial loss is secondary to the greater national benefit.

Charles M. Schwab American Iron and Steel Institute Marshal Foch United States Washington Hughes

Relief Must Come For Suburbanites

Connecticut Company directors meet in New Haven to discuss changes needed to satisfy Bridgeport trolley patrons. No formal action announced though reports suggest a five cent fare will be eased for Fairfield Stratford and Devon riders transferring within Bridgeport lines. brokers expect adjustments before the trial period ends.

Connecticut New Haven Bridgeport Associated Press Federal Trustees of the Connecticut Co Connecticut Company Charles G. Sanford Public Utilities Commission First National Bank Fairfield Stratford Devon

All Eyes On Japan in Far East Negotiations

Washington reports that Japan dominates the line of inquiry as nine nations resume talks on the Far East. Delegates watch Tokyo for hints on China policy and Japan's demand for greater naval strength. Japanese delegates weigh point by point while others prepare broad declarations amid the China rights issue.

Washington Japan Far East China United States Tokio

Rossberg and Wilson Bound Over in Break-In Case

Rossberg of East Haven and Wilson of 117 Silver Street New Haven were bound over to the December term of the Superior Court on 3000 bonds for breaking and entering the Dow residence at 63 Yale Street on November 2. They were with Thomas McNally of Medford Mass, who was fatally shot by Albert Dow during the attempted robbery.

Paul Rossberg East Haven Robert H. Wilson Silver Street New Haven Albert N. Dow Yale Street Thomas McNally Medford Mass Albert C. Dow Rossberg Wilson Comley

Five Year Old Hurt In Car Crash Near Philadelphia

A five year old named Carmine Garsalo of Southport was struck by a touring car driven by Harold G. Ley in the Pequot swamp area near a railroad crossing. The child suffered a fractured skull and was taken to St Vincent hospital in critical condition. Coroner John J. Phelan opened a death inquiry as Ley reported the incident.

Carmine Garsale Southport Harold G. Ley Harrison Street Philadelphia Tad St. Vincent’s Hospital John J. Phelan Ley Grace New York Pequot Swamp Garsalo Salvatore Garsalo Elwood St. Vincent's Hospital HL Gorham Westport Phelan

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