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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
17
The slate lists U S Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford for senator Governor Robin A Tyler of Haddam for governor Lieutenant Governor Ernest Wagner of Salisbury for lieutenant governor Secretary of the State Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia Bar for secretary of the state State Treasurer Emil Marzano of Hartford for treasurer Comptroller Alfred P Walsh of Danbury for comptroller.
A political column attacks Senator Harding s shifting positions on the League of Nations. It contrasts his constant movement with the Democratic pledge to ratify the Peace Treaty and uphold the League, urging the American people to be through with wiggle and wobble. The piece singles out changes in stance from Senate votes to reservations and reactions in public discourse.
An editorial urges reader restraint as fire alarms race through towns. It cites Wilbur F. Mallahan of the NFPA noting most fires stem from human dereliction, not acts of God, and the annual US fire toll and losses amount to over 300 million dollars with thousands of fires daily and a warlike wartime per capita death rate. It calls for public cooperation with firefighters and immediate action.
An editorial notes election ends today but no political content. Nineteen hundred celebrities and panels for memorial bronze tablets are discussed. A New York traffic study shows autos cause disruption in cities. nine months into the year record 5417 incidents with 262 involving children under thirteen.
The Springfield Republican notes Brandegee faces Republican reticence over his anti League stance and abusive remarks at odds with Taft, affecting voter support. Augustine Lonergan backs the League, challenging Brandegee in Connecticut's 1st district, with potential GOP shift if turnout dips.
Norwalk and New Haven report one of the worst storms in years. Tide and wind damaged cottages and boats along the Sound shore. Vessels, including a yacht owned by Frederick Sherwood, and a Government Hulls craft, were wrecked or driven ashore. Electric lines and trolley tracks suffered extensive damage as repairs began.
The States Shipping Board which owns the Cumberland and the Fort Wright in tow from New London for Norfolk broke their towing hawsers during last night’s gale. The Fort Wright was picked up and another tug was sent to assist the Cumberland.
The White Star liner Baltic from Liverpool and Queenstown arrived in New York with 200000 pounds sterling in gold bullion valued between 7900000 and 10000000 dollars. The vessel rode a southward hurricane off Ambrose Channel last night reaching the harbor at dawn today.
Seven new divorce filings crowd the session with cases from Norwalk Darien and Bridgeport. Jacilda Ahrens seeks alimony custody and divorce from William R. Ahrens on cruelty grounds. John Rinko sues May Szabados Rinko for divorce over adultery with Michael Szabo. Ralph DeWitt asks divorce from Jennie DeWitt alleging desertion. Annie Jones seeks divorce from John Jones with alimony and custody for a 17 year old. May Rathbun changes name to May Aiken after divorce. Anna Williams seeks divorce from John Williams for adultery with Arcadia Florida connection. Annie Makara seeks divorce from Charles Makara for cruelty with $3,000 in property and name restoration. Carmelo Zelo accuses Vincenzo Zelo of adultery with Annie Lombardo and seeks divorce and maiden-name restoration. Margert Modelsky sues John Modelsky for adultery and custody of five children.
Jeff Davis known as King of the Hobos will address the Salvation Army Saturday night prayer meeting at Water Street and Fairfield Avenue at 8 o clock. This will be his last speech in Bridgeport before he leaves next Sunday. Davis distinguishes hobos from bums and brings two well dressed men to seek employment for a job.
Mary OBrien 40 widow of Patrick OBrien dies at home 8 Marstreet Stratford leaving five sons Thomas jJebs Joseph William James Funeral plans to be announced later Probate court adjourns after testimony on Dr George H Wood will copy case may last two days Elmer BStofty Bridgeport sues First Catholic Slovak Ladies Union for 1660 death benefit claims union refuses to name the homme
Meriden Conn October 1 Babe Ruth home run king escaped death when his Packard runabout crashed head on with a Worcester trucking Co truck near the underpass below the New Haven road tracks Yaleville The impact hurled the car into a field and Ruth with a companion escaped with slight cuts from glass The pair were picked up by a passing motorist and later went to Springfield for school
A damaged vehicle was towed in for repairs after a collision. The steering post was ripped out and the radiator and front ends were severely damaged. The windshield was broken into pieces by the truck involved.
Oscar Brychts and Statitia Brodowski were arrested at 134 Linen Avenue last Saturday and appeared in City Court. Judge Wilder sentenced Brychta to five days in jail while Brodowski was placed on 30 days probation. The pair came from Union City where Brodowski has a husband and five children.
Harry Goodwin owner of the Hotel Maheckemo announces plans to erect a $90,000 play house in Norwalk. Architect R. W. Foote of New Haven is drawing plans. The theater will end the local theatrical trust that has controlled theaters and halls for several years.
Arthur Griffith, founder of Sinn Fein, charged that reprisals in Ireland were a deliberate government policy. He claimed provocations by agents sparked incidents and alleged a plot aimed at assassinating Irish Republican leaders was in motion.
An advertisement touts cheap Goodyear welted shoes including Che Read Annex Oxfords with low flat heels, sports oxfords, and Cuban heel models. Prices range from 6.95 to 8.95 with all sizes and widths, emphasizing durability and dressy appearance.
Advertisement notes infants white cashmere hose with pink or blue toes and heels in sizes 414 to 614 at 39 cents. Heather hose for women offered limited stock at $1.19 per pair in sizes 8/4 to 10. Cotton crash fabric 18 inches wide regular 35 cents, sale price 25 cents on Saturday.
New dresses in plaids checks and plain colors have arrived. Children may need new attire, so come in and look these over.
Advertises Fibre Silk Stockings for Women at 3.00 in black sizes 8 to 10. Also promotes embroidered pillow cases of fine quality in various designs, 45 by 36 inches, with reinforced knee support at 25 to 29 inches, priced at 195 a pair.
Advertises white corset covers and tops trimmed with Hamburg lace in pink or blue runners, sizes 38 to 44, priced at 50 cents.
Gray colored corsets with elastic tops and low bust models in sizes 24 to 28. Pink and white bandeaux sizes 32 to 40. White corsets in sizes 21 to 30 with pink stitching. Night gowns feature blue shirring and sleeves.
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