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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

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Irish Volunteers Guard Coffin Of Martyred Mayor

London mourns as Terence MacSwiney lies in state in St George's Cathedral guarded by Sinn Fein volunteers. Archbishop Mannix and other bishops attend the Te Deum while 10 000 mourners pass the coffin. A Dublin procession is planned and Ireland declares a day of national mourning.

Irish Volunteers Southwark MacSwiney All Ireland London Mannix Australia Catafalque Sinn Fein St. George's Cathedral Terence Mac8winey Catheral Tequiem Marx Cork Irish Volunteer Army Daniel J. Mannix Melbourne Amigo Potter Portsmouth Brixton Lebel Dublin Arthur Grimith M. P Irish Republic J. de Valera Terence MacSwiney Ireland

Miss Peterson Identified Lee Portrait at Times Office

The only correct identification of the Lee portrait was brought to the Times by Miss Edith Peterson of 59 Rennell Street London. Sylvia Pankhurst, arrested October 19 for sedition in the navy via The Workers' Dreadnought issue, was today sentenced to six months. Robert C. Goulden of 95 Catherine Street fractured his arm in Golden Hill Street while cranking his car. An offer by American bankers to lend 25 million dollars to Spain was rejected per Madrid dispatch.

Howard Lee Lee Brothers Furniture Company Times Edith Peterson Rennell Street London Sylvia Pankhurat the Workers’ Dreadnought Robert C. Goulden Catherine Street Golden Hill Street Spain Pews Madrid

Third of Gold Is Here

Washington reports the U S stock of gold at 2 194 000 900 with 1 196 000 000 reserved as gold settlement. Officials say the nation holds about one third of the world’s monetary gold and that credit mobility will be maintained in any emergency.

Washington Uncle Sam United States Treasury Federal Reserve Board

Plan Mac Swiney Protest Here

Thousands of Bridgeporters affirm sympathy with Irish freedom as they plan a memorial service for the late Lord Mayor MacSwiney this Sunday night. A gun carriage draped in black carries American and Irish flags while 3,000 Irish groups join the silent procession led by a military band.

Will of A Louise Morris Filed in Probate

The will of A Louise Morris who died in October 1920 was filed today. The estate valued at about $10 000 is divided among relatives and friends. Bequests include 500 to A Parker Seeley 25 to Clarke Cummings 1000 to Elizabeth asset and 1000 to George E Sivers. Executors named are A Parker Seeley and George EB Sivers.

A. Louise Morris A. Parker Seeley Clarke Cummings Elizabeth Asset George E. Sivers First Baptist Church W. CL George EB. Sivers

Local Thefts Reported In Bridgeport and Court Update

Bridgeport police report a theft of a suitcase with clothing valued at about 20 dollars from Edward Johnson who stayed at a Water Street lodging house after arriving from Bristol. In Fairfield, Axel Albertson had his DUI case nabbed in City Court with testimony that he was not drunk at the time of a Howard Avenue collision.

Bridgeport Detective Bureau Edward Johnson Bristol Cole Noled Axel Albertson Fairfield Howard Avenue Imnac Bagfara Lieut. McGirr Third Precinct

New York Suspect in Custody Arraigned in City Court

Harry A. Daniels, arrested here yesterday on a New York abandonment charge, was arraigned in City court and ordered held until tomorrow. Bonds were set at $500 as a New York officer is expected to arrive to claim the prisoner.

Harry A. Daniels New York

Wilson In Better Health After Illness

Washington reports quote Dr Grayson and Secretary Tumulty affirming President Wilson is stronger now than any time since illness. The White House cautions against treating delegation remarks as official policy while signaling possible bold campaign developments before the election.

Washington League of Natons Wilson Tumulty Hamilton Holt White House Admiral Grayson United States

Driver Held After Child Hit By Car

Arrest made after a vehicle struck nine year old Frank Semlick at the corner of Stratford and Central avenues. Semlick was hospitalized with a skull fracture and broken jaw, condition serious. Joseph Stavella of Avon Park appeared in City court charged with reckless driving. case continued to November 6 on $100 bond.

Frank Semlick Smith Street Stratford and Central Avenues Joseph Stavella Avon Park Bridgeport Semlick

Infant chews poisoned sponge at Wade Street home

Kenneth White, two, slipped into a bathroom at 176 Wade Street unnoticed by his mother and tried to eat a Lysol saturated sponge. He was rushed to Emergency hospital where Dr. O J Groark treated him and he returned home seemingly unharmed.

Kenneth White Area Two Wade Street O. J. Groark

Representations on American deaths presented to Mexican foreign office

Matthew F. Hanna acting U S charge d affaires reported to the Mexican foreign office that representations were made regarding the deaths of two Americans, Arthur Mosley and Gustave Salazar, at the hands of seven armed men near Tampico several days earlier.

Mexico City Foreign Office Matthew FE. Hanna U. 5 Arthur Mosley Gustave Salazer Tampico

Must Turn Autos Beat New Haven Traffic Code

New Haven announces a new traffic code effective today for public service vehicles and automobiles in the business district. A key rule mirrors New York practice requiring drivers to turn their vehicles in front of traffic officers.

New Haven Conn New York

Local Man Dies After Choking On False Teeth

Roxbury Connecticut resident B. Warner aged 78 died after choking while coughing and swallowing his false teeth. Medical aid was not summoned in time according to reports from Oct 28.

Roxbury Conn B. Warner

Judge Seymour Dies In Litchfield Home

Hon Morris Woodruff Seymour aged 79, longtime state pardons board member and son of Chief Justice O B Seymour, died at his Litchfield home. A Yale alumnus, he served in the 1881-82 state senate and 1867-71 governor staff colonel, with a career in Bridgeport law and public service.

Litchfield Morris Woodruff Seymour State Board of Pardons O. BE. Seymour Senate James E. English Seymour Yale Hotchkiss Lakeville Connecticut Reformatory Connecticut Society of the Cincinnati and Pres Connecticut Society of the Military Order of Foreign Wars Edward W. Seymour Congress Storrs O. Seymour Trinity Church Hartford Charlotte Sanford New Haven Bridgeport Diocesa Connecticut Th Connecticut Historical Society

Potter Is New Manager of Bridgeport Division

J B Potter of New York City assumed the management of the Bridgeport division of the Connecticut company's lines replacing Joseph B Goodwin who resigned months ago. Potter says no immediate changes are planned as he reviews the local situation. His career includes Westinghouse Pittsburgh Sanderson and Porter New York and Stamford Railway and Federal Light and Traction links to trolley lines in Connecticut.

J. B. Potter New York City Bridgeport Connecticut Joseph 8. Goodwin Potter Cornell University Westinghouse Electrical Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh Sanderson and Porter Company Connecticut Company New York

Wilson to Speak Tonight at St Johns Hall and Warner Institute

Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson will address overflow crowds at St Johns Hall and the Warner Institute in Wilton tonight, after a train reception by prominent Democrats. The program includes other speakers from New Jersey New York and Hartford with a parade planned if weather allows.

St. John’s Hall Warner Institute William B. Wilson Washington Democratic Town Committee Wilson Stratfield Stiefin's Hall Democratic Party J. M. Elliott New Jersey National Committee George B. Clark Joseph J. Devide St. John's Hall Secretray Wilson Leo P. Belgan New York W. G. Hawkins Hartford James F. Somers John J. Ford Joseph Mongrain Joseph J. Devine

Fire and Shootout in Fog Near Glasgow Police Station

In dense fog at two this morning near Bothwell, eight miles southeast of Glasgow, police surprised civilians drilling. Shots were exchanged. one officer was seriously wounded. Several civilians were arrested amid a scene described as a hotbed of extremists including Bolshevists and Sinn Feiners.

Glasgow Scotland Bothwell

Roraback Defends Republicans Over Cartoon Issue

J Henry Roraback, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, repudiates a Reid cartoon used by Democratic press and states the Connecticut GOP had no role in its design or publication. Bridgeport men fined in New Haven federal court for possession offenses. Targasevich $15 with costs, Ignartovitch $173 without costs.

J. Henry Roraback Republican State Central Committee Reid New York Roraback Connecticut United States District Courts New Haven John Tarjasevich Anthony Ignartovitch

Apple Week Aims to Boost Apple Consumption

Bonanza apple harvest leads to Apple Week starting October 30 with Apple Day. Retail prices stay high while farmers delay picking as costs exceed returns. Mayor Wilson issued a proclamation for Apple Week to encourage consumption of the abundant crop.

Connecticut Wilson

British Coal Strike Settled After Cabinet Conference

London Oct 28 The coal strike has been definitely settled the official announcement said. The statement followed a cabinet meeting and a conference between government representatives and striking coal miners.

London Governmnt

No Law Against Auto Skidding Case Filed

Charles Stubbs of 63 Burroughs Street was arrested after his car skidded on State Street and lightly struck a jitney bus in front of a gas station. City court released him on a recommendation by Prosecuting Attorney A. L. DeLaney who found no law against unavoidable skidding.

Charles Stubbs Burroughs Street State Street A. L. DeLaney Stubbs

Load of Beer Spilled on Milford Turnpike

A Newark brewery truck bound for Milford toppled on the Bridgeport turnpike spilling bottled beer. Driver William Steller of Milford says another vehicle crowded him off the road, causing the loss of part of the cargo.

Milford Conn Brewing Company Newark N. J Bridgeport William Steller

Bullard Layoff Extended at Machine Tool Plant

The Bullard Machine Tool company announced a continuation of the two week layoff at its plant. Officials denied a total shutdown and said laid off workers are being recalled as quickly as possible, though the layoff may last indefinitely.

Bullard Machine Tool Company

Municipal Garage Opens November First in Madison Avenue

The city announces a new Municipal garage on Madison Avenue will open November 1 for storage and repair of city owned automobiles. Public inspection is planned October 31 and November 1. About 100 cars are expected to be housed. Martin Lucey, formerly a charity department bookkeeper, will run the office. Democratic rallies are slated for tomorrow night at Elias Howe school with an old time parade by the Fourth District club. The Fifth District rally will be at Bryant school and the Third District at the Third District Social club rooms.

Madison Avenue Martin Lucey Charities Department Elias Howe Bryant Third District

Mrs Snell Refutes Arden Ban On Suffrage Move

Mrs. Frank Hiram Snell, organizer for Fairfield County Suffrage, comments on Miss Arden's warning to Connecticut women. She disputes the threat to revoke federal suffrage and explains the difficulty of repealing amendments, emphasizing the difference between federal and state actions. The piece notes Cox’s potential White House bid and business support for him.

Mies Arden Republican National Headquarters Connecticut New Jersey Frank Hiram Snell Washington, D. C Fairfield Co Miss Arden States United States Mrs. Snell

Devon Tragedy Driver Held on Careless Driving Charge

Coroner in New Haven holds Michael Patvornik of Stratford on bonds of 1500 pending inquest into the Devon bicycle crash that killed Roy Robedoux 12 and seriously injured Edward Robedoux 17. Witnesses described Patvornik losing control and veering left before striking the bicycle near Midway garage on the Bridgeport turnpike.

Ell Mix New Haven Roy Robedoux Bridgeport Turnpike Devon Michael Patvornik Stratford Young Robedoux Edward Mix Patvornik Milford Midway Charles G. Root Judge Root Mildred Larson Florence Cambridge Roy Bridgeport

Stratford man fined in liquor possession case

Arthur Soderholm of Stratford was fined $25 and costs in City court for possessing and selling liquor. Sergeant Myer arrested him yesterday morning at a Pine street coffee house owned by Joseph Kourney where a quart of hooch was found. he served customers from his own mobile saloon.

Arthur Soderholm Stratford Sergeant Myer Third Precinct Pine Street Joseph Kourney Soderholm

Preparing For Race Of The Fishing Smacks

Halifax October 28 Captain Marty Welch and crew groom the Gloucester schooner Esperanza for a 40 mile race with the Nova Scotia Delawanna off Halifax harbor. Unneeded gear is sent ashore and two underperforming sails are removed as minor rigging changes are made. A trial run is planned at the first favorable wind before a full course check.

Halifax Marty” Welch Nova Scotia Halifax Harbor Gloucester Gise Welch

Man Recovers After Wood Alcohol Incident at Saloon

Jeremiah O Leary of Noble avenue was rushed to St Vincent s hospital after collapsing at 61 Park avenue saloon. He suffered a gash above his left eye but doctors reported no remaining wood alcohol effects and expected discharge.

Jeremiah O'Leary Noble Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital O'Leary Lepis Fortes Park Avenue

Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut

Forecast from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening calls for fair and colder conditions. Elsewhere in Connecticut expect fair, colder weather with fresh west and northwest winds. A west storm system moves away toward the St Lawrence valley, bringing unsettled conditions and rain in parts from Michigan to Virginia. A high pressure ridge from North Dakota to Texas brings low temperatures in western areas.

New Haven Conn Connecticut St. Lawrence Michigan Maine Virginia North Dakota Texas Atlanta Fale

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Peterson Lee Rishots League Mexico City of Bridgeport Bullard Cox Middle West John ¥. Patrick Wallace Stapleton Anheuser-Busch, Inc Patrick League of Nations America Harding Ohio West Fairfield County Republican National Committee Times Office
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