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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1920
Page
9
The Bridgeport Times lists Bryant, Grimm & Brunson as foreign representatives covering New York Boston and Chicago. Associated Press member status is noted.
The ticket lists U. S. Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford, Governor Rollin A. Tyler of Haddam, Lieutenant Governor Ernest O. Wagner of Salisbury, Secretary of the State Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia, Treasurer Emil Marzano of Hartford, and Comptroller Alfred J. Walsh of Danbury.
The piece cites Woodrow Wilson condemning false Americanism and recalls George Washington’s farewell warning about party factionalism. It questions contemporary leaders Lodge Johnson Borah and Harding seeking a separate peace with Germany, arguing factional spirit endangers liberty and risks foreign influence, urging public vigilance.
A compact meditation traces war from primitive acts to modern weaponry and the enduring hope for peace. It recalls biblical and historical visions of peace while noting how rulers and entrenched powers resisted pacific ideals, fueling centuries of conflict and struggle toward a hopeful ideal.
A reflection on the dead of World War I, the crosses in France and Belgium, and the League of Nations. It argues that the fallen gave a vision for peace and warns against political cynicism and the rejection of ideals as America debates joining the League, recalling John McCrae’s lines.
A discussion notes that while sweet peas seem merely ornamental, 2000 acres were planted in the country this year for seed, with California hosting much of the crop. Spencers are in demand. moisture shortages and aphids affected California, reducing yields. The national production runs around 600000 pounds, with about a quarter exported to England. Imagine the scale of seed planted across fields.
Rome reports a new method transforming static atmospheric electricity into dynamic current with experiments successful and a larger apparatus under construction, promising a revolution in power production. The note links youth leaving farms to a 24 percent drop in NH acreage and hopes for an opposite trend, mentions a Pittsburgh arrest related to a Wall Street explosion, and cites Senator Harding with Borah and Johnson in accord.
Patrick DiVista of 259 Sixth Street reported to police that burglars entered his home through a back door yesterday afternoon and took $124 from his dresser while he and his wife were out. About $186 was in the dresser roll. the rest remained. Police investigate.
Louis Reich Giusepe DeNesris Frank McNamara and Walter Rourick as the committee of the Tenth district Social Club issue a printed appeal for James J. Leon to be the Republican candidate for alderman in the Tenth district. They praise him as a brave soldier and an organizer of the district Republicans.
Frank Burowik of 302 Osborne Street reported $1000 missing from his pocket on a Barnum Avenue jitney bus en route to work. The money belt housed one $100 bill and the rest in $2 bills. Police hypothesize theft by a fellow rider who alighted near Burroughs Street and Kossuth or loss to another passenger aboard. Burowik works at Bridgeport Brass on East Main Street.
In Stamford at 305 Atlantic avenue burglars forced a rear window bar and stole about $2,500 worth of clothing and furnishings. Investigators believe the loot was removed by truck. Police report two other local stores had attempted break ins within a week.
An automobile stolen from Bridgeport was recovered in Stamford. Arrested are John Rogers of 436 Kossuth Street and Anthony Menio of 735 East Main Street, Bridgeport, for taking the car belonging to Morris Solomon of 774 Howard Avenue.
Washington Oct 4 The Kenyon committee plans to extend its inquiry into campaign contributions and expenditures to Dayton Ohio Gov Cox home town Senators Edge and Pomerene will travel there to question H E Talbot president of Dayton City National Bank and Dayton Metal Products about a $15000 note linked to the Democratic presidential candidate during the 1918 Ohio gubernatorial campaign.
Judge Banks rules Harry J. Frank will continue as permanent receiver for Bridgeport and New Haven Bus Corporation. Robert Gould is named as Frank's attorney with bond kept at $3,000.
After a two year lapse the evening high school program resumes this evening at Lyons Terrace. Residents may register between the hours of nine and nine for courses in English mathematics social science physical science French Spanish business and practical arts with instruction offered free except for textbooks and incidental costs.
Norwalk City Judge Nehemiah C. Candee presided over a lengthy morning docket, largely auto violation cases from weekend traffic arrests. Several defendants faced fines, nolles, or continuances, with one warrant issued for a defendant who failed to appear.
Winthrop Crane former U S Senator and Republican leader honored with a simple funeral at his Dalton home. No eulogy or music. Go Coolidge led a legislative delegation. Honorary bearers included ex Gov John L. L. Fresh, John Weeks, Frank W. Anderson, W M. Butler, Arthur Eat on, Irvin Pedder, Solomon Griffin, H. B. Thayer, Daniel Woodhull, and Charles D. Hilles.
Patrolman John F. Murphy of the third precinct, stripped of his shield by Superintendent Flanagan for alleged neglect of duty, will be arraigned before the Board of Police Commissioners at their monthly meeting tonight. The Bridgeport Advertising Club plans its permanent organization dinner at Stratfield Hotel tonight at 6 30 p m with about 40 members. Norwalk notes price trends with coal at 18 per ton and cess at 1 per dozen.
The funeral of Bridget Agnes Bottomley was held from 204 Holly Street and Blessed Sacrament Church with high mass by Rev. S. Smith. Pallbearers were William Hogan William Leavey and Herbert Bottomley J Lehwen. Interment at St Michael's cemetery. The funeral of Mary O'Brien was from 4 Mars Street Stratford at 8 am and St James Church at 3 pm with high mass by Rev. M J O'Connor. Pallbearers listed. remains shipped to Springfield Massachusetts for burial.
New York district attorney Swann widened his inquiry into the 1920 World Series scandal. He asked the grand jury to aid, seeking Abe Attell who is evading capture and reportedly in Philadelphia. Swann believes Attell holds key details and could gain immunity by testifying, enabling prosecution for perjury if his statements misstate the truth.
Washington reports the department of justice has ordered an inquiry into the source of a recent shipment of Russian gold to the United States. Authorities believe the gold could be connected to Bolshevik propaganda activities.
At the Armory A. A. rooms on Main Street the Farmer-Labor rally features Perley Parker Christensen for president and Mrs. Josephine Bennett of Hartford for U S Senate, with Samuel Lavit running for Congress. Dudley Field Malone may attend to speak, per organizers. Bennett is expected to win over 20,000 votes in the state.
New York October 4 1920 robbers held up a Lenox Avenue restaurant lining 62 patrons against a wall and making off with $7000 in cash and jewelry. A gun duel followed in the street with no reported casualties. Separate notices list fines bonds etc and probate actions in Bridgeport Connecticut including Estate of Zalmon Goodsell with six months to file claims and debts due to Caroline E Goodsell at 742 North Avenue.
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