Mayor Atwater Plans Uniform City Bookkeeping System
Mayor Atwater to propose a uniform citywide bookkeeping system in his December 5 annual message. He favors hiring an outside expert to install the system and an aldermanic committee to study implementation. Current independent department systems are outdated and costly. The plan aims for simplicity and clear understanding for all department heads and the Board of Apportionment. Initial cost estimated at 10 000 to 20 000 dollars, offset by future savings.
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Atwater
Citizer
Ale
Bosra
Prisoners Thank Sheriff With Thanksgiving Petition
A Thanksgiving Day petition signed by 41 inmates of Fairfield County jail praised Sheriff Simeon Pease Deputy Scott and chief cook William R Kearne for a generous dinner. The letter noted ample plates of pork dressing potatoes onions crullers mince pie and coffee thanking the officials and expressing hope for ongoing humane treatment. Signatures showed a mix of nationalities and gratitude for privileges and kindness in custody.
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Simeon Pease
Sher-iff Scott
William R. Kearne
Cook
North Avenue
Pease
Fairfield County
Scott
Saloon raid nets fines for Seres and bartender
Police raided Steve Seres's saloon at 436 Hancock Avenue yesterday afternoon. City court today fined Seres $200 and costs and sentenced him to 10 days in jail for keeping liquor with intent to sell. John Haydn, the bartender, faced a $109 fine and a suspended five day jail sentence for the same charge.
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Steve Seres
Hancock Avenue
John Haydn
Seres
Haydn
Ueuor
Mayor Atwater Demands Resignation of Construction Official
Mayor Fred Atwater began cutting costs by ordering Maurice F. McKenna to resign as superintendent of construction, with duties shifted to the city engineer's office. McKenna, earning 2500 to 2800 dollars yearly, faced dismissal amid a broader move to streamline city operations.
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Fred Atwater
Maurice F. McKenna
Atwater
James A. McElroy
McKenna
Court struggles to settle jitney case of Radge driver
City court wrestled with whether Lawrence Radge a jitney operator at 1149 Hancock Avenue violated Public Utilities Commission rules by transporting Underwood Typewriter employees for 20 dollars weekly. He admitted no fixed route or signs, while prosecutors argued the bus served two fixed endpoints. Judge Boardman set fines at five dollars per offense and advised immediate appeal to Common Pleas or Superior Court with twenty five dollar bonds.
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Lawrence Radge
Hancock Avenue
Public Utilites Commission
Public Service
Underwood Typewriter Company
Radge
Public
Ash Creek
Brewster
King Streets
Underwood
Ttorney
Vincent L. Keating
William B. Boardman
Common Pleas Court
Superior Court
Moran May Win Birth
William J. Moran emerges as the strongest candidate for an assistant to Tax Collector Edward A. Drew. Moran, deputy registrar of voters and Drew's campaign manager, is backed by Drew and the Democratic town committee, with a decision possible in a few days or by May. Sheridan’s fate remains unclear as officials weigh immediate needs from the heavy workload.
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William J. Moran
Edward A. Drew
Moran
Drew
Democratic Town Committee
Richard G. Sheridan
Sheridan
Armament and Far East talks may adjourn for Christmas
Washington report says foreign delegations expect the armament and Far Eastern conference to adjourn the first fortnight of December so delegates can go home for Christmas. Some will sail aboard the Aquitania from New York December 13. Experts would continue work on precise resolutions for reassembly. Disputes remain between British and Chinese sides on applying four general principles to China. The American aim with the Root resolution is to establish basic accepted principles for the talks.
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Washington
A. P
New York
China
Far East
Slawson Defends School Department Figures
Superintendent Samuel J. Slawson defended his accounting in the school department amid critics from William B. Booth of the Board of Apportionment. He said the numbers he provided to the subcommittee matched those from the Board of Education and those given to the Board of Apportionment a year earlier. Slawson planned to submit the figures to City Auditor Keating for approval before any public statement. Secretary John R. Wynkoop declined to comment when asked about Booth’s reference to his accounts.
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Samuel J. Slawson
William B. Booth
Board of Apportionment
Booth
Board of Asportionment
Board of Education
Board of
Keating
John BR. Wynkoop
Sheriffs, Surety Named in $10,000 Damages Suit
The case concerns service of papers on Peter Demas at a Middle Street restaurant on June 1 1918. Thomas Demas and James Vannes operated the restaurant when papers were served with alleged damages. Sheriff Simeon Pease and American Surety Co are to be named defendants. Deputy Wenzel G Stelger made the service and bonds of $10 are noted for deputies. Lawyers include Edward J Quinlan of Norfolk.
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Middle Street
Peter Demas
Thomas Demas
Simeon Pease
American Surety Company
Wenzel G. Stelgier
Pearse
Amer Surety Company
James Vannes
Edward J. Quinlan
Norwali
Bridgeport Business Leaders Protest New Fare Ruling
Bridgeport business groups urge reversal of the Public Utilities Commission decision on Connecticut Company fares effective November 20 1921. The letter asks restoring the pre change five cent center-city fare and the former routing of cars, arguing for a hearing to present facts.
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Bridgeport
Public Utilities Commission
Bridgeport Business Men’s Association
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Conn
Honorable
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Connecticut Company
World Powers Challenged By Premier Briand
Premier Briand challenged world powers to cut navies in proportion to France's army reductions. He rebuked Lord Curzon's criticisms of France's policy toward Germany and argued France must keep a large army. Briand spoke from his New York hotel before sailing aboard the Paris, noting France's colonies and naval history.
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New York
Briand
France
International News Service
Lord Curzon
Britain
Germany
Paris
Ideal Taxpayer Revealed In City Tax Payment
W. Brooks Smith of 268 Park Place was praised as the ideal taxpayer after sending a check to Tax Collector Drew this morning for his six mill tax assessment. Smith said he would depart soon on a ten months trip to Hong Kong India and Africa and wished to settle his city debt before leaving.
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W. Brooks Smith
Park Place
Suits Filed Over Bethel Street Rail Collision
Three civil actions seek a total of 12 200 damages from J Moss Ives Danbury as receiver for the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Co arising from a August 8 collision on Greenwood Avenue Bethel between an automobile driven by Edgar R Cosier Newtown and a trolley car Negligence is alleged in the trolley operation Ford passenger Edgar R Cosier seeks 200 damages ienous Andrews seeks 2 000 and Estelle A Casier seeks 10 000 for injuries
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Common Pleas Court
J.moss Ives
Danbury
Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Company
Greenwood Avenue
Bethel
Ford
Edgar R. Cosier
Newtown
Ienous Andrews
Estelle A.casier
Anks
Crown Prince Hirohito Regarded Regent Of Japan
The Japanese embassy confirms Prince Hirohito as Regent as Emperor Yoshihito’s illness allows. Tokyo dispatches note the move signals Mikado incapacity and marks Hirohito’s rising influence after a world tour that built many friendships. London reports corroborate the regency amid serious health concerns.
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Mikado
Tokio
Washington
Hirohito
Japan
Hiroito
London
Hiro-Hito
Yoshihito
Sta- Pan
Owen Richards Dies Noted Bridgeport Sportsman at Home
Owen Richards a Bridgeport resident for almost fifty years died at 6 45 am at his Fairfield Avenue home after a year of declining health. He attended the Grand Circuit races at the Connecticut State Fair in Hartford recently and reunion with horsemen including Pop Geers. Survived by his wife and sister in law Mary Kinsella his last lucid moment came Sunday night when he recognized Fritz Musange. Funeral arrangements to be announced in tomorrow Times. Born in London England 65 years ago to Owen and Elizabeth Richards he came from a family of notable booksellers. He had three sisters Ada Millie and Clara all deceased.
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Owen Richards
Bridgeport
Fairfield ,Avenue
Richards
Hartford
Pop” Geers
Mary Kinsella
Richard
Fritz Musange
Oney
London
Eng
Owen
Elizabeth Lazenzi Richards
Welch Stock
Ada
Millie
Clara
May appoint second assistant city attorney
A new second assistant city attorney may be created to aid Tax Collector Drew in recovering about a million dollars in back taxes. The appointment has been approved by Mayor Atwater, Drew, Cor nell, and Seele, and will likely be presented to the Board of Aldermen soon. The appointee would devote full time to tax collection, with legal authority to back payment demands.
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Dward A. Drew
Atwater
Drew
John A. Cornell
William B. Seele
Board of Apportionment
Villa Park man faces charges after self harm attempt
Carl Soderquish of Villa Park was charged with assault and breach of the peace with an attempt at death by own action after a disturbance at home. He was fined ten dollars and costs by Judge Hall in Fairfield. He drank acid after requesting excusal from Sheriff Elwood, but was saved when milk was forced on him.
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Carl Soderquish
Villa Park
Judge Hall
Fairfield
Soderquish
H. R. Elwood
Sherif Elwood
President and Hughes Confer on Washington Conference
President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes conferred for thirty minutes this morning on the Washington conference's course. Hughes declined the cabinet meeting and went to the Pan-American building for the Committee on Far Eastern affairs secret meeting.
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Washington
Harding
Hughes
White House
Committee On
Arbuckle Manslaughter Trial Nearing Defense Rest
In San Francisco on November 2, the Arbuckle defense nears resting as the trial for manslaughter of Virginia Rappe advances. It remains uncertain if Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle will testify, with chief counsel Gavin McNab undecided. The day featured rumors of Hollywood stars potentially appearing, though the defense reportedly will not call them as witnesses.
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San Francisco
Roscoe
Fatty” Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Arbuckle
Gavin McNab
Hollywood
Alice Blake
Auty
Colony
Four Offer Petitions in Bankruptcy Filed Locally
Formal papers in voluntary bankruptcy reached Referee John J. Keogh at the county court house. Petitioners include Julius J. Ruby a shoe merchant of 720 Fast Main Street with liabilities of 114,469.45 and assets largely stock in trade and cash. Thomas Avalon of 1517 Main Street lists liabilities 2038.93 and assets 1302 including 700 in stock. Joseph Stavoin of Stratford an auto accessory dealer at 1747 Swatford Avenue shows liabilities 2906 with 500 assets split between stock and open accounts. Louis Neilson of Stamford also an auto accessory dealer lists liabilities 5082.24 and assets 5912.13 with 4,000 in notes and rest in stock. Mer y DeMarks alias Margaret Bouguuettes of 27 Drouvestrest was arrested on keeping a house of ill fame and bound to Dec 3. Mrs Catherine Donovan found hiding under a trap door in the Drouve Street house is set to Dec 3. George Fotar of 514 John girdet jailed 19 days for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. he was arrested Saturday at Main and Golden Hill streets.
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John J. Keogh
County Court House
Stratford
Stamford
Julius J. Ruby
Main Street
Joseph Stavoin
Swatford Avenue
Avon Park
Louis Neilson
Mery DeMarks
Margaret Bouqguettes
George Fotar
John Girdet
William B. Boardman
Foley
Main
Golden Hill
Ulster leaders clash as Sinn Fein blocks all Ireland plan
London reports a grave and critical state in Irish peace talks as Sinn Fein refuses to admit allegiance to the king and to join an All Ireland Parliament. Lloyd George presses Craig for compromise while Sinn Fein leaders meet to chart next steps. Ulster remains steadfast against federation.
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London
Crate of
Ulster
Livya George
Doyd George
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Dal Bireann
Free States
Sin Fein
Craig
Lloyd-George
Eamonn de Valera
Arthur Griffith
Michael Collins
Stack
Brugha
Barton
Mrs Phelps with eight marriages investigated in death
Investigation into the death of Honora Phelps, a clairvoyant known by many aliases, reveals she was married eight times and closely related to renowned New York lawyers Morgan J. and Daniel J. O'Brien. Her body awaits disposition as relatives from New York and Bridgeport claim her remains.
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Honora Phelps
Park Avenue
Moregan J
Daniel J. O'brien
New York City
Bridgeport
Leroy Chapman
Paterson
N. J
Mary Colgan
New York
Cif
Honora Kiely
Levi Chapman
Colgan
Chapman
George Steteon
William Pellene
Wert Phelps
Fairfield
Segrenn
Henge
Phoins
Morzan J. O'Brien
John J. O'Brien
George
George Kiely
George Kksly
Brother Frederick
Hollister Hiollister Heights
Moreair 1
Iise
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Clifford B. Wilson
Wilson
An McKenna
Supt
Slawson
Sheriff Balks
Phelps
Barnum Avenue
Washington Park
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