Married Thrice Not Eight Times Declares Husband
Albert F. Phelps, third and last husband of the late Mrs. Honora Phelps, located in New Haven, plans to contest her estate claims. He recounts three marriages, details two prior spouses, and notes real estate held with Mrs. Phelps. Phelps describes their marriage in 1912 and recalls her clairvoyant career and erratic behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Phelps
Honora Phelps
New Haven
Bridgeport
Phelps
Park Avenue
Lavi Chapmen
New York
Charles Royal
Philadelphia
Hsbands
Fairfield
Bacon Wakeman
Loense
Mamie Colgan
Trumbull
Swordship Beach
Linderhurst Park
Stratford
Sol
Vals
New England
Pembroke Laundry Suits Jacob Ginsberg Over Damages
In Superior court, Pembroke Laundry names Jacob Ginsberg of 240 Oak street as defendant in a $1,000 damages suit. It alleges an auto collision at the corner of Madison and Harrall avenues on November 5 1921 at 745 p m involving the Ginsberg machine and a laundry truck. Ginsberg faces charges of reckless and negligent driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke Laundry Company
Jacob Ginsberg
Oak Street
Ginsberg
Madison and
Harrall Avenues
Ginsburg
Detective Schwimmer Shot in Bootlegger Fracas Case
Prosecuting Attorney Garlick told City Court that detective John Schwimmer was not wounded by Johnson, while three assailants in the September 30 Elizabeth Street bootlegger clash remain at large. Swimmer pleaded guilty to assault, others faced varied charges with several cases continued or suspended due to illness or cooperation. Dan. fines levied on Walter Johnson Frank Safko and John Safko, with details of testimonies and remands in the crowded arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwimmer
Poplar Street
Elizabeth Street
Earl Garlick
Arthur M. Comley
Garlick
Louis Dubin
Grant Street
Schwimmer
Essault
Nathan Rosenwelt
Hancock Avenue
John Mahelsky
Walter Johnson
Frank Safko
John Safko
Yonkers
Julia
Eleanor Safko
Bridgeport
Dubin
John
Julia Safko
Johnson
Prison escape trio narrowed as one captured in Massachusetts
Sheriff Pease reported Frank Sy Lindsey, 18, in custody in Springfield after a suspected role in the August 21 North Avenue jail break. Lindsey, serving nine months for auto theft, aided authorities' search as they pursue Theodore De Andre and Clarence Mitchell, both linked to the escape. Police expect Lindsey to aid locating the others by December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Sherrif Simeon Pease
Springfield
Mass
Frank Sy
Lindsey
Lind
Massachusetts
Fairfield County
Theodore DeAndre
Bridgeport
Thor
Clarence Mitchell
Police Extend Campaign Against Saloons in Bridgeport
Bridgeport police widen their anti liquor drive targeting wine beer cider and any drink over half a percent alcohol. Every officer will warn saloonkeepers then raid seize and arrest if samples exceed legal limits as bootleggers loom next in line backed by Judge Boardman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Mquor
William B. Boardman
Park City
Callahan offers to testify on missing $4,000 in bankruptcy case
A hearing before Referee in Bankruptcy Keogh disclosed Peter F. Callahan, Elks club steward, plans to reveal all he knows about an alleged election bet tied to a $4,000 loss. The Ednard F. Hall bankruptcy and Chris Rickard transfer company action were being reviewed as attorneys met privately to discuss next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Callahan
Elks’ Club
State Street
Ednard F. Hall
John J. Keogh
Keogh
Callahan
Wilson
Chris Rickard
William Hogan May Resign As Alderman
William E Hogan faces resignation from the Board of Aldermen if appointed city engineer to replace James A McElroy. The nine remaining Democrats will elect a successor from the Eighth district. Hogan, Cornell mechanical engineering graduate 1806, has 16 years as a civil engineer and held roles at Remington Arms and DuPont de Moris Coast. Charles Miller of Milford fined $5 for drunkenness after a hotel disturbance. Burglars robbed Connecticut Auto Supply, 1180 Stratford Avenue, taking cigars, cigarettes, an overcoat and a fan light, entering via a rear window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Hogan
James A. McElroy
Hogan
Alderman Hogan
College of Mechanical Engineering
Cornell University
Cornell
University of Wisconsin
Bridgeport
Remington Arms Company
H. J. DuPont de Mouris Coast Corporation
Connecticut Auto Supply Company
Stratford Avenue
Expected To Reject Proposal In Naval Conference
Washington expects a showdown with Japan over the Hughes naval plan. Tokyo is urged to accept a 5-5-3 ratio, while experts anticipate Japan pushing for 10-10-7 but likely yielding to keep the talks alive. The conference continues unresolved, with page six continuation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Hughes
Tokio
Fire victim's birthday marked in Rialto theatre tragedy
Marie Lucille Kelly, six, the sole child victim, was celebrated today as still in critical condition at New Haven hospital. Her mother, Mary Kelly, remains on the danger list at the same facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lucille Kelly
Rialto Theatre
New Haven Hospital
Mary Kelly
Connecticut trolley fare protest grows in Bridgeport district
Local readers report worsening service and jerky ride quality as fare collection changes spark complaints. A meeting at the Manufacturers Association with Connecticut Company President Storrs and reps from Stratford Fairfield and Devon signals opposition. The PUC delays and ridership figures remain unclear, with questions about center-city travel patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Bridgeport
Times
North and
Park Avenues
Brooklawn
Stratfield
Golden Hill
Main Streets
Manufacturer’s Association
Presiden Storrs
Stratford
Fairfield
Devon
Storrs
Connecticut
Eleven Autos Tagged In Parking Violation Court Release
Eleven vehicles tagged yesterday for parking ordinance violations were released by the city court today after paying one dollar. Names listed include John R Ganley at 259 Black Rock Avenue Peter Dawe 1261 Noble Avenue Fred Griswold 115 Wade Street William J Fitzpatrick 35 Marion Street Charles J Mintz 1186 Main Street Joseph B Smith Milford Moris M Gould 16 Poplar Terrace George B E Sivers 44 Elmwood Place Irving Elson 1401 Fairfield Avenue Mrs Mary L Pullman 50 Unknown Hill Leo Elson 317 Fairfield Avenue Oscar H Banks 325 Fairfield Avenue George H Varn 10 Montgomery Street Jonathan H Nat 1116 Main Street Randolph W Ogel Seymour William Fischler 468 Clinton Avenue Lewis G Miles 649 Myrtle Avenue William T Plummer 27 East Main Street
Bridgeport Schools Debate Longer Day and Year
Bridgeport Superintendent Samuel J Slawson denounces a 900 hour school year and champions a longer day and year. He cites half the students learning four and a half hours daily, with teachers stretched to seven hours in four and a half. He warns the present system erodes education and calls for more buildings better teachers extended hours and greater city support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Samuel J. Slawson
the Times
Balzac
Slawson
Glawson
Felows
See Ter
Supt. Simson
Supt
Postmaster's Term Runs Till 1923
The postmaster Charles F. Greene’s term runs to September 10 1923 with civil service rules guarding his position. Republicans gauge prospects of successors though candidates will face a competitive examination before Merritt’s selection and the president’s approval. Greene’s ties to Wilson and support within the postal ranks are noted as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Greene
Greene
Postmaster Greene
Woodrow Wilson
Schuyler Merritt
Oftmaster Greens
Meral Haye
Hays
National Postmaster’s
Post Office
Washington
Civil Service
Greenwich Juror Collapses During Damages Trial
In Common Pleas Court Judge Booth watched as Greenwich juror Gilbert M. Ritch suffered a severe heart attack just as evidence began in the Caulkins vs. New Haven & Hartford case. An ambulance ferried him to Emergency hospital where Dr J B Coyle advised Bridgeport or St Vincent's, but Ritch insisted on Emergency. Deputy Mills Tomlinson, Supt Chadwick, and Attorney Shapiro assisted before an immediate replacement juror filled the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Booth
Common Pleas Court
Gilbert M. Ritch
Greenwich
J. B. Coyle
Bridgeport
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ritch
Thea
Clarence F. Caulkins
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Joseph Shapiro
Tomlinson
Chadwick
Shapiro
Unpaid note leads to damages suit in Norwalk
A writ is issued in Norwalk over a 1921 note secured by property at 52 Water Street. Mex of New York City sues for damages totaling 6500 dollars, alleging the note executed on June 3, 1921 remains fully unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Water Street
Mex
New York City
Final Arguments Today in City Case Over Auto Crash
Final arguments began in Superior court before Judge John P Kellogg and a jury today in the case of Mike Kassi against Boris Borthevich. Damages of 5000 with a treble award have been sought. The plaintiff, a city resident, alleges Borthevich, whose Stamford home is cited, caused a collision at Lafayette and Gregory streets on August 1 1920 involving an automobile and a motorcycle in which the plaintiff rode in the side car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kellogg
Mike Kassimick Seainst
Boris Borthevich
Plain Hs
Borthevich
Stamford
Lafayette
Gregory Street
Foreclosure Filed On Plumb Estate In Superior Court
City National Bank filed foreclosure papers in Superior Court against Seymour E. Plumb and trustees of the Han ford C. Plumb estate in bankruptcy seeking repayment on a $3,800 note dated September 16, 1918. In a separate matter, Henry Roch of 102 Bishop Avenue was fined $190 plus costs for a Saturday night car collision with Gertrude Hurd at Stratford and Seaview Avenues, Roch charged with reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frumbull
City National Bank
Seymour E. Plumb
Hanford C. Plumb
iCty Court
Henry Roch
Bishop Avenue
Gertrude Hurd
Seaview Avenue
Stratford and
Seaview Avenues
Rob
Smith Found Not Guilty In City Court Case
Leon Smith of 639 Water Street was found not guilty after assault charges related to a card game dispute. Daniel Jordan, who was to testify, did not appear in court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Smith
Water St
Daniel Jordan
Jordan
Smith
Rialto Fire Toll Rises as Manager Is Arraigned
New Haven reports seven dead from the Rialto theatre blaze with multiple injuries. Manager Lawrence Carrell faced arraignment for exceeding capacity as investigators probe negligence. Building officials to question had asbestos curtain and sprinkling gear. Coroner continues inquest while other theatres are canvassed for fire safety compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Rialto Theatre
Victor Corteler
St. John Street
New Haven Hospital
Everett Case
Clark Street
Allen Keith
Yale
Southport
Mabel Moran
Derby
Howard Perrigo
Marie Kelly
Mary Kelly
Minnie Cook
Thomas Shanley
Grace Hospital
T. B. Dooittle
Spokane
Wash
Tobin Dunn
Margaret Reagan
St. Raphael's Hospital
James
Tierney
Yale Infirmary
Mix
Tody
Robert Harey
Lawrence W. Carrell
Liberty
Joseph Austin
R. N. Gilmore
Keith
Gilmore
C. O. Scoville
Trinity Church
George Hines
Hines
Timothy Hanson
Hanlon
Caborn Hell
Austin
Arnon A. Alling
Angela Guggins Seeks Divorce and Custody in County Court
Angela Guggins of this city files a writ at the County Courthouse asking for divorce from Filipe Guggins claiming the defendant had a wife in Italy at the time of their marriage in New York City on September 17, 1911. She seeks custody of their child Joseph and cites intolerable cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Guggins
Filipe Guggins
Italy
New York City
Joseph Age
May Start Newspapers For Promotion Of Ulster Cause
London November 29 Sir James Craig Premier of Ulster unionist government shows interest in starting two London newspapers to promote Ulster political aims. He fears Sinn Fein domination if a single parliament is established and urges evidence of constitutional capability before any broad coalition is considered. An official Ulster status statement is to be issued at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Craig
Ulster
Daily Mirror
James
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Sir James
Rember Lloyd- George
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James F. Keeler
Westport
Alva G. Sullivan
Panera
Sullivan
William 8. Guyer & Son
William Hogan
Charles Miller
Milford
Miller
Wall Street
George R
Iolmes
River
John F. Fekedto
Fekedte
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