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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1920

Page

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Body Found In Harbor Unidentified Man Declared Drowned

Two colored men found a body in the harbor and towed it to the Naugatuck dock after 8 am. Dr. Edward Fitzgerald ruled accidental drowning with no foul play signs. The man had letters to P. Papp, a whiskey badge, and a badge from the Hunt Socialistie Battery of America, aiding identification.

Naugatuck Edward Fitzgerald Fitzgerald P. Papp Wordin Avenue Hunt Socialistie Bockety America

Baseball scandal spreading nationwide in 1919 fix case

Chicago origin of grand jury inquiry into alleged fixing of the 1919 world series expands nationwide. Harry H. Brigham, Cook County grand jury foreman, says players from all 16 major league clubs are implicated and evidence will be presented when the grand jury reconvenes. Brigham adds that the bad players will be removed and the game will survive.

Chicago Harryh. Brigham Cook County Grand Jury Brigham

Sugar market wobbling again in New York trading

New York Sept 27 the sugar market opened weak with three leading refiners cutting prices by half a cent to 14 cents per pound for fine granulated. The move mirrored unsettled conditions in other markets and greater selling pressure as holders seemed eager to dispose of stock.

New York

Two Stills Seized In Early City Raids By Federal Agents

Two five gallon stills and sixteen tons of alcohol were seized in the first week of raids by Federal Enforcement Agents Krank Cantillon and Marty Welch. One raid occurred at 427 Race Street, the other at 420 Spruce Street, with owners fleeing. Simon Frankel of 643 Washington Avenue was arrested after a suspicious suitcase yielded a five and a one gallon can of alcohol. Ten gallons of alcohol were found in a large touring car tied to Jacob Levys of Springfield, Mass. Both suspects were held for hearings.

Fed- 1 Krank Can Ilion Marty Welch Race Street Spruce — Strest Federal Building New York Simon Frankel Washington’ Avenue Frankel U. S Hugh J. Lavery iI Franky Olmstead Stepney Welchland Cantillon Stepney Road Jacob Levys Springfield Mass Twwvys Lavery

Fire department saves a truck after engine catches fire

A burning engine on an American Railway Express Company truck triggered fire department action at 1 10 p m. The truck burned under the tracks at the railway station and was extinguished with no serious damage. A traffic jam extended over Stratford avenue bridge for blocks, delaying crossings and causing a tense delay for the crossing guard.

American Railway Express Company Fie Stratford Avenue Bridge

Riverside Man Dies After Stepping Before Train

Stamford Sept 27 Grorse Zergmnon of Riverside was killed on the Niven road tracks at Rye when he stepped into an east bound train. He lost his bearings in the dense fog. He worked in the high tension department of the road and is survived by a wife and family.

Stamford Conn Grorse Zergmnon Riverside Rye Zerg

Smen In Court On Finances

Harry Frank, president of the Bridgeport Bus Association, was appointed temporary receiver of the Bridgeport and New Haven Bus Corporation to operate the company while winding up and dissolving it. Walter Kelley and Germano Striano led the petition, amid an $1100 claim by Elmer W. Crabbe with a May 23 formation of $50,000 capital. The old firm may merge with Bridgeport Bus Association into a larger, well financed company.

Harry Frank Bridgeport Bus Association Bridgeport and New Haven Bus Corporation Petiion Walter Kelley Bridgeport Germano Striano Elmer W. Crabbe Crabbe Ball Herman Herb Water Kelley Attorney 1 Philately of Kelley Bridgeport Bus Company Bridgeport and New Haven Bus Corportion

Trolley Hearing Next Friday on Fare Change

The Public Utilities Commission will meet at the State Capitol in Hartford Friday at 11:30 AM to resume deliberations on Connecticut Companys petition to change its fare system from the old time unit to the current method. Rumors of an adjournment for further testing were denied. The commission noted the company has not applied to switch to a 10 cent flat fare on old units and will not consider it unless requested.

Public Afiliuies Commission Hartford Connecticut Company Public Utilities Commissioners the Times

Real Estate Men Jump Prices

The city’s leading real estate agents form a close group to charge 3 percent commission, replacing 2 percent. Only full time real estate professionals may join, and listings are circulated among members so any can sell any listed property. The selling agent earns 2 percent, and the listing agent 1 percent.

Graphophone Man Found Dead at Home

George Sharhumas of 250 William Street was found dead in his room Sunday night after failing to report for work at the Graphophone Company. Aboard housekeeper Mrs. Brennan found him and hospital staff said death occurred at least 24 hours earlier, likely from heart failure.

George Sharhumas William Street Sharhumas Graphophone Company David Brennan Emerasgeney Hospital B. J. Burns Emergency Shar Hhamas

Who Is He A Riddle From The Times Office Notice

Public inquiry appears in a clipped notice about identifying a person under rules. The ad promises payment to the first correct identification sent to the Times Office.

Riting Times Office

Cook Gets The Dollar For Nothnagle

J. T. Cook of Sanford Pines identified yesterday's profile first, pointing to the home of William Nothnagie of George B. Nothwagle & Son furniture at 3 15 PM Saturday. Early entrants FH. R. Lush and J. R. Honahan also had correct last names though not first names.

J. T. Cook Sanford Pines William Nothnagie George B. Nothwagle & Son FH. R. Lush Alpine Street J. R. Honahan James Street

Italians to Evacuate Shops After Referendum Vote

Milan Italy Sept 27 Instructions that metal workers evacuate plants occupied by them have been given by the metallurgists union and the movement will begin on Monday. The nationwide referendum in Northern Italy showed 132000 for and 45000 against the agreement signed at Rome by government order.

Milan Italy Mettallursie Union Rome

$500 Bill Proved Youths Undoing in New York

A 12 year old, Avid Simon, tried to buy four railroad tickets to Chicago with a $500 bill. A New York Central Railroad detective investigated after $1,500 was found missing from the father of one companion. The quartet ended up at the Children's Society rooms.

New York Avid Simon Chicago New York Central Railroad David Children’s Society Rooms

Greenwich Tragedy Declared Accident Inquest Finds

Coroner J J Phelan held that the death of Thomas McCarthy of Ridgefield occurred from injuries after his auto was rammed and overturned by Peter Tallerup of Greenwich at Field Point Road and Bush Avenue on September 14. The junction's dangerous view due to a high stone fence was noted and no one held responsible. death is ruled an accident and unpreventable.

J. J. Phelan Thomas McCarthy Ridgsefield Peter Tallerup Greenwich Field Point Road Bush Avenue McCarthy

Greenwich Chooses Democratic Campaign Team

Greenwich Conn September 27 The town eyes a shift from double machine politics as James Walsh's governorship bid falters A Democratic Campaign Committee of five men and five women is formed to lead the fall effort and suggest candidate names The group includes Rogert Baldwin William A Evans Luke Vincent Lockwood Don C Seitz William S Meany and five women Duscussing members Mrs James E B Quan Mrs Emerson R Newell Mrs W H Fain and Mrs Coulter D Hmyler.

Times Greenwich Conn James F. Walsh Democratic Town Committee Democratic Campaign Committee Rogert Baldwin William A. Evans Luke Vincent Lockwood Don C. Seitz William S. Meany Caroline Ruutz Rees James EB. Quan Emerson R. Newell W. H. Fain Coulter D. Hmyler

Auto squad arrests 27 in crackdown on traffic laws

Police report a morning sweep resulting in 27 arrests for auto law violations. Most cases cited faulty tail lights, others for open mufflers, reckless driving, speeding, or parking violations. Names and addresses of arrested individuals listed, with arraignment scheduled for tomorrow.

John L Larson Fairfield Avenue Etton A. MgeFarland North Avenue Harvey Newmann Fairfeld Avenue Albert Bowman Capitol Avenue John Pritz Lafayette Street Harold Sundine Maplewood Avenue Charles H. Pallans Milford Michael Kindel Noble Avenue Walter Franklin Noble Avenu Vasil Kovalchuk Sylvan Avenu Raymond Waskell South Avenue Arthur E. Pratt Beardsley Street Edward JH. Brotherton Nick Ansonopoulos Sheridan Street Chester Phillips Deacon Street Enoch Ketcham Park Avenue Frank Muzzio Stamford James Paylos Fulton Street

Liquor cases up tomorrow before federal grand jury

The Federal Grand Jury will convene in New Haven tomorrow morning to hear numerous liquor cases from Connecticut, with many originating in Bridgeport. Prohibition law violators face up to a $1,000 fine and one year in prison, or both.

New Haven Connecticut Bridgeport

Decorated Bridgeport Chief Justice honored by Italian dinner

Chief Justice George W. Wheeler will be the guest of honor at a Bridgeport dinner tomorrow night at the Garden of Caserta 1510 Main street. He will be presented the insignia of the Cavaliere of the Order of the Crown of Italy in a ceremony aimed at strengthening ties with Bridgeport's Italian community.

Ttaly Bridgeport George W. Wheeler Caserta Main Street Justice Wheeler Italy J. Formichella Louis Cocozza Consul de Cicco Nicola Mariani New Haven Homer Cummings Stamford Quiford B. Wilson A. F. Campbell Lynn Wilson George W. Waldo, Jr Richard Howell John A. Orr L. Striani P. Altieri

Chamber Noon Lunch Opens Fall Lecture Series

The Chamber of Commerce begins a fall lunch series at The Stratfield Ball Room next Wednesday at noon. Table service starts 12 15 and no waiters will enter after 12 45 to avoid delays. Luncheon ends at 1 20. Speaker is Dr George E Vincent president of the Rockefeller Foundation.

Chamber of Commerce Stratfield George E. Vincent Rockefeller Foundation Vincent Yale University of Chicago University of Michigan

Ferries Crash in the Fog

Five hundred passengers panicked as West Shore Railroad ferries Buffalo and Syracuse collided in dense fog on the North River. The Syracuse suffered heavy damage and was towed to port. Buffalo sustained portside woodwork damage. One woman, Miss Alice Kelly, was injured in the scramble.

New York West Shore Railroad Buffalo Syracuse North River Bilis Island Governor's Island Alice Kelly

Four Irish Towns Shot Up By Police Violence

Rublin Sept 27 upsurge in Ireland with Belfast violence killing several and wounding many. Troops in armored cars restore order as Balgriggan Athlone Ballinamore Galway towns suffer damage. Bombs explode in Cork. Meath fighting at Trim ends with police surrender and barracks fire. Arthur Griffith warns Unionists plan week of riots against Sinn Feiners.

Rublin Ireland Belfast Cork Sinn Fein Athlone Balinamore Galway Ballinamore Balgriggan Trim Meath Broadford Arthur Griffith The Irish Republic Young Ireland

Women Workers Meet At Democratic Headquarters

Tomorrow evening the women workers of the Democratic party will gather at the Main Street headquarters to compare canvass results and discuss women voters get out efforts. In the 7th district Fred Bowen is discussed as a strong Democratic alderman candidate. a Bridgeport native and public school graduate with years in local contracting.

Women Workers Democratic Party Democratic Main Street Fred Bowen Bridgeport

Police raid on opium joint at Fairfield Avenue

A raid at 91 Fairfield Avenue led to charges against Ah Lan and three patrons. Lieut Barton and officers recovered six opium layouts and a large quantity of opium, calling the raid the city’s biggest haul. The joint, run as the Chinese Merchants' Association, was described as the largest dive in the city. Bonds set at 250 for Ah Lan and 100 for each patron. case continued to Saturday.

Fairfield Avenue Joohn Barton Land Brolley, Maloney, Foster Murphy Bureau of Investigation Ah Lan Wilder Chinese Merchants’ Association

Opening Session of Legion in Cleveland Ohio

More than a thousand delegates filled the Hippodrome as Franklin D Olier led the second annual American Legion convention. The opening featured an invocation by Rev Francis J Kelly and greetings from Mayor FitzGerald and Marshal Foch.

Cleveland Hippodrome Franklin D'Olier American Legion O'Olier Francis J. Kelly Troy William 8. Fitzgerald Executive Committee District of Columbia Alaska Hawaii Marshal Foch France Asana Legion Steel City Ohio America

Supreme Court To Convene With 500 Cases On Docket

Washington Sept 27 The United States Supreme Court faces more than five hundred cases when it convenes in a week, with justices to visit the White House to pay respects to the President if health allows. The docket includes challenges to the constitutionality of the Lever Act to punish profiteering.

Washington United States Supreme Court White House

MacSwiney Weakens In Hunger Strike

London on September 27 reports Terence MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork is very weak and exhausted but unchanged after forty six days of hunger strike. He is too weak to read, according to a belletin issued this morning describing his condition.

London Belletin Terence MacSwiney Cork Ireland MacSwiney

New York Harbor Lost In The Fog

Thick fog halted thirty ships off New York Harbor with traffic at a standstill. Liner La Savoie carrying 2600 passengers, Philadelphia from Southampton, and Drottningholm with many immigrants were detained. Ellis Island officials faced a backlog but gained chance to catch up on processing.

New York Harbor New York Uncle Sam Twoere la Savoie Philadephia Southhampden Drottnisholm Ellis Island

Postal Inspectors Nab Letter Writer Aimed at Salary Rise

Boston September 27 Postal inspectors identified the writer of six threatening letters to Mayor Peters and others after the Wall Street explosion. A government employee, not named, will be arrested soon. He says the letters were sent hoping to secure a pay increase, but details remain unclear. He was caught placing a threatening letter in a mail box as investigators widen their inquiry.

Boston Postoffice Peters Wall Street

Threat of hazardous device at British Embassy in Washington

A Washington newspaper received a typewritten note signed Independent stating that after two days following the death of Terence Viney the British Embassy would be "thrown up by a hazardous device" triggering fear of a bombing.

Washington Independent Terence Viney

Men arrested after two Christmas burglaries confessed

Two men alleged to have confessed to robbing stores at 308 Iranistan avenue and at Lafay ette and Gregory streets were arrested and held by police. Names given were Mike Sember and Frank Solazel with a third suspect sought. Police linked the cases by a torn dollar bill and an Overland car found at the Slavin store.

George Karkas Iranistan Avenue Samuel Slavin Lafayette and Gregory Streets Mike Sember Hancock Avenue Frank Solazel Main Street Sam Slavin Errest Sember Solaxzi Slavin Semb Tranistan Avenue Karkastll Slavia

Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut

Forecast for New Haven from Monday evening to Tuesday evening calls for partly cloudy skies with possible local showers tonight and Tuesday. Connecticut remains unsettled with showers likely, a slight Lake region disturbance across the central states causing unsettled weather, and generally fair conditions with cool nights and warm days in the New Haven area. This is the warmest season weather New Haven has seen since 1882, with temperatures higher east of the Mississippi.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Rocky Mountains Rocky Moun Ains Mississippi River

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