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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1920

Page

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Jealous Wife Accused in Fatal Freiborg Shooting

Hubert Meunier was shot at the Freiborg home on Railroad Avenue in Freiberg by Mrs. Freiborg, who says the gun discharged accidentally amid jealousy. Meunier, 48, is at St. Vincent's Hospital dying. the motive and exact facts are under police investigation.

Victoria Freiberg Railroad Avenue Hubold Meunier Freiborg St. Vincent's Hospital Bryant Electric Company Fiieberg Frieborg John Regan Meunier Frigborg Has- Terea A. Carlson Meunter Colorado Avenue Patrick Connell J. A. Maxwell Maxwell Vireborg Friebors

Harding Sails Spanish Main En Route to Panama Canal

President elect Warren G. Harding sails aboard the Aboara Parismina with the party en route to the Panama Canal. The log shows 200 miles remaining to the canal as Mrs. Harding enjoys the deck while seas ease. Rumors of cabinet picks are downplayed with emphasis on a Republican slate and possible talks with Central American financiers.

Aboara Parismina Panama Warren G. Harding Spanish Main Panama Canal Harding David Jayne Hill Germany Senator Harding Chester Harding Panama Canal Zone

Millionaire Declines Inheritance to Work as Mechanic

Charles Garland, Bay State heir and descendant of Tudor kings, refuses a one million dollar share from his father Charles A. Garland's estate. He will live as an automobile mechanic to support his wife and infant daughter, arguing wealth undermines life’s meaning and urging distribution by law.

Buzzards Masa Charles Garland Charles A. Garland Bay State

Car Hits Girl and Speeds Away on Fairfield Avenue

Miss Alice Mills of 15 Gilman Street was struck while crossing Fairfield Avenue near New Park Avenue at 10:30 p.m. and seriously injured. Police have not located the speeding driver described as in a small racer with two men and two women. Mills suffers a compound fracture of the left leg, a deep forehead cut, and a probable skull fracture and is at St Vincent's Hospital. Separately, George J. Ward, 33, of 162 Black Rock Avenue, cut his middle finger in a mixer incident at Canfield Rubber Company. six stitches were required and he was sent home.

Fairfield Avenue New Park Avenue Alice Mills Gilman Street Miss Mills St. Vincent's Hospital George J. Ward Black Rock Avenue Canfield Rubber Company B. J. Burns Ward

Jitney Strikes 32 Year Old Man Waiting On Street

Nathan Lohn 32 of 1056 East Main street was hit by a jitney at 11 30 last night at Cherry street and Bostwick avenue, suffering a contusion to the left leg. Dr J A Maxwell treated him at the Emergency hospital. A separate note: Western Union asked the DC Supreme Court today for an injunction to stop Secretary Daniels from interfering with a Miami to Miami Beach cable project.

Nathan Lohn East Main Street Cherry Street Bostwick Avenue J. A. Maxwell Washington The Western Union Telegraph Co District of Columbia Supreme Court Secretary of the Navy Daniels Miami Miami Beach Fla

Florence Wilson Named Chief Librarian for League of Nations

Miss Florence Wilson of Philadelphia, formerly with the American Peace Commission in Paris, was appointed chief librarian for the League of Nations. The appointment highlights her prominent role in international diplomacy and library services.

Florence Wilson Philadelphia American Peace Commismission Paris League of Nations

First Effort To Interpret Article X At League Meeting

Geneva reports reveal H A S Fisher of the British delegation proposed a sub committee examine Article 10 to ease U S doubts about League membership. The move drew silence from others as Riga peace talks with Soviet Russia and Poland drew attention amid fears of renewed conflict. George Nicholl Barnes warned of potential war and urged immediate action by the League.

Geneva League of Nations United States Russia Poland Riga Wrangel Crimea George Nicholl Barnes

Expensive to Carry Gun Leads to Court Fines and Jail

In city court Judge Frank L Wilder fines two accused gun carriers. Patsy Alteri of 22 Lexington avenue receives 100 dollars in fines and 30 days in jail for possessing a .22 pistol while in Class 3 draft status. Frank Salvagio of 48 Chartes street Stratford is fined 100 and 10 days after officers raid a gambling house and find Salvagio’s concealed weapon.

Frank L. Wilder North Avenue Patsy Alteri Lexington Avenue Judge Wilder Frank Salvagio Chartes Street Stratford Bureau of Investigation Housatonic Avenue Salvagio

Soviet Warns Britain To Keep Out of Batum

Moscow reports a sharp note from George Tchitcherin warning Britain against occupying Batum on the Black Sea. The Soviet note through Earl Curzon declares such action would be aggression against the new state of Azerbaijan and threatens all necessary steps.

Soviet Britain Batum Louise Bryant International News Service Moscow Berlin George Tchitcherin People’s Commissar Earl Curzon Great Britain Black Sea Azerbaijan Russia

Cabrera Appeals to Wilson for Life in Guatemala Crisis

Exiled former Guatemalan president Manuel Estrada Cabrera, deposed and imprisoned, writes a secret appeal from Guatemala City claiming a diplomatic pact shielding him from death. Refugees arriving in the United States say Cabrera’s note will be delivered to Secretary Colby for President Wilson, detailing breach of a prior agreement and ongoing torment.

Manuel Estrada Cabrera Guatemala Wilson Cabrera Guatemala City Puerto Barrios New York

Four saloon keepers fined for possessing liquor

Four saloon keepers faced Judge Wilder in City Court this morning and paid fines totaling 550 for alleged Volstead act violations. Since the crackdown began about a month ago, arrests approach 30 and totals near 2000 in fines and forfeitures. Annie Bretomyry of 762 Walter street was fined 50 and costs on a complaint by oyster boat deck hand William Karball. John Clark of East Main and Walter streets forfeited 150 bonds after police found liquor in his saloon. Frank Samu of 267 Howard avenue forfeited 150 bonds and Alex Rules of 131 Willard street was fined 150 and costs after authorities found a coffee pot of hooch.

Wilder Annie Bretomyry Walter Street William Karball John Clark East Main Walter Streets Iaick Mquor Frank Samu Howard Avenue Alex Rules Willard Street

Who is He A Riddle About A Bridgeport Officer

A riddle asks to identify a highly competent man who sheds light on everything in Bridgeport. He is described as the trusted officer of a prosperous corporation and readers must write or mail their identification to The Times Office. The first correct answer under the rules will receive 1.00.

Bridgeport Times Office

McCleary Identity Confirmed by Local Residents

Jay H. McCleary of Gate Electric Co. 1123 Breadstreet was identified as the suspect by Irene Peloski at 3 12 Saturday afternoon. Four people gave wrong IDs before Dina Le Bowe of Stalers' Shoe Store provided the second correct identification.

Jay H. McCleary Gate Electric Co Breadstreet Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce

Plot To Assassinate Lloyd George Disclosed

London reports a plotted assassination of Premier Lloyd George tied to Irish violence. Irish office officials said documentary evidence was found and arrests are expected. In Parliament, chaos followed as Sir Hamar Greenwood announced the Dublin shootings and a deadly weekend left 33 dead across Ireland.

Earle C. Reeves London Lloyd-George House of Commons Hamar Greenwood Dublin Joseph Devlin Moulton Devlin Lowther Ireland Austin Cowley Cowley Navan Ermal Croke Field

Bloody Sunday in Dublin leaves over thirty dead and many wounded

Dublin dispatch reports more than thirty killed including 14 army officers and Black and Tan policemen with around 70 injured in Bloody Sunday violence. Fights spread to Drangan and Croke Park as curfew tightens and trains halt. British leaders monitor crisis as martial law looms.

Earle C. Reeves International News Service London Dublin Evening News Today Croke Park Daily Mail Ireland England Kingstown Drangin Lloyd-George Winston Churchill Hammar Greenwood Dublin Castle Morning Post Gresham Hotel Sinn Fenners Gresham Sinn

King's Visit Dampens Opposition in Local Politics

John T. King's visit chilled the opposition within the local Republican party as Mayor Wilson seeks to retain control of board committee appointments. Aldermen caucus tomorrow with Ralph T. Beers favored for board president, while a vote to empower the mayor faces hesitation due to King's stance and perceived loyalty shifts.

John T. King Wilson Republican Party Board of Aldermen King Ralph T. Beers John T

Entire Town Honors Janitor

Colchester Connecticut November 22 George Brown 82 a prominent GA R man and aide on the state commander staff also commander of Morton A Painter Post died at his home. He was janitor of Bacon Academy for many years and drum major of the Old Guard band and a prominent Mason. During his funeral on Wednesday local schools will close and business will be suspended. Mr Brown leaves four sons and a daughter his wife having died years ago.

Colchester Conn George Brown GA. R Morton A. Painter Bacon Academy Old Guard Brown

Riots in Bologna Leave Eight Dead in Municipal Clash

Rome reports eight people were killed in Bologna during rioting at a municipal council meeting. Explosions occurred as three bombs were set off and a street battle with revolvers spilled into the streets for hours.

Bologna Rome

Benedict XV Supports Movement Against Divorce

The Vatican views rising U S divorce rates with concern and backs no new campaign. Monsignor Currell says no change in Holy See stance, while praising non Catholic clergy voices against divorce as strengthening family sanctity. Cardinal Gibbons cited as a key Holy See advocate.

Rome United States Vatican Monsignor Bonaventure Curretl Cardinal Gaspari America Pope Benedict XV Pope Benedict Monsignor Bonaventure Currell Holy See Cardinal Gibbons Uni

Bozeman Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge

Lieutenant Frea A. Bozeman of the Burns Detective Agency pleads not guilty to assault in Common Pleas Court. Arraigned before Judge John J. Walsh shortly after noon. case set for trial. Bozeman was arrested last spring after charges by Frank Cozza of Broad Street.

John J. Walsh Common Pleas Court Frea A. Bozeman Burns Detective Agency Lote O Bozeman Frank Cozza Broad Street

Mystery in Girl's Death Shocks New Haven

Police and coroner investigate the death of Frances Allingham 22 run over by a trolley in western New Haven. A witness reported a bundle of rags tossed from a car moments before the incident. Several witnesses were examined as the case unfolds.

New Haven Conn Frances Allingham

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