27 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
1
The piece reflects on Tom Watson and political manipulation rooted in prejudice, notes Georgia's racial and class tensions, and cites W N Northcott's Rotarian address contrasting the old fashioned home with modern shifts. It laments indoor bathing and social changes while defending overall progress and cultural shifts.
Vice Admiral Andrew T. Long heads to Constantinople to direct any naval operations with foreign squadrons if needed. The mission, separate from Rear Admiral Bristol’s Turkish role, aims to influence Near East actions without committing American warships to Turkish demonstrations.
The Board of Police Commissioners and the superintendent will conduct the annual Bridgeport Police Department inspection on October 14. Instead of all men reporting at headquarters, inspections will occur at Police Headquarters and the three precincts by platoon with every section examined.
Sophia Agonis of 473 Main Street is jailed on $150 bonds after she followed police to Dennis McCarthy’s cafe at 58 Railroad Avenue and assaulted Officer Meyer by grabbing his tie and biting Patrolman McPadden’s arm. The incident followed her conviction for selling liquor in city court. Catholic education policies at the Washington meeting are set to dominate discussions as church officials gather.
Evelyn Mathieson of Singer Manufacturing Co rises to second place in the Good Will Election to fund a delegation to France next summer. Isabel Rogan and Sophie Stokes follow as leaders, with Mrs. Coyle still ahead early this morning. The campaign is active with local committees planning entertainments to boost votes for Gold Star Mothers and the Bridgeport delegation.
James Boyle a Democratic town committeeman from the Sixth ward was fined 125 dollars and costs for liquor law violation and 35 dollars with costs plus a ten day jail sentence suspended by Judge George Klett for breach of the peace. Boyle appealed the liquor verdict claiming he merely gave away the liquor while police said he sold it after Chief Hart detected him passing a bottle.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kopase, wife of John Kopase of 153 Black Rock Turnpike, was found today in Bridgeport hospital after being missing since last Saturday. She has a possible skull fracture and investigators have not determined how she was injured.
Blair Runyan, Ohio State Highway employee, survived a collision when his gravel truck, struck by a train at Kingsmills, Ohio traveling 65 mph, was tossed 200 feet and dragged half a mile. He emerged unhurt on the engine cow catcher, amusing passengers and crew.
Constantinople reports ten additional British men of war have arrived to reinforce the fleet at the Dardanelles. The Turkish Nationalists are warned to retreat within 48 hours as British entrenchments are set from Pandik to Yarinje along the Amitollan railway. Turkiye troops are said to be landing at Midia, Thrace amid rising pressures over the Straits.
Belfast dispatch reports Free State troops firing on riotous irregular prisoners in Cork jail. Fighting spread with attacks reported at Macroom Fenlt and Tralee, and casualties are feared.
Frank L. O'Dell, newly named state secretary of the Connecticut Credit Men's association, was guest of honor at a Farm Street banquet hosted by local credit men. W. W. Orr of the National Association of Credit Men was principal speaker, with Wallace Hutton and William W. Northcott also addressing attendees.
Fire Chief Daniel T. Johnson announces Lieut. Thomas F. Burns, recently recovering from illness, is reassigned from Fire Prevention to drive for Chief Johnson. Lieut. George Egan will relinquish his double shift, while Lieut. George Murphy is on sick leave. Earlier, a dump fire at Center Street was extinguished with no damage. Charles Grupper of Norwalk sues Mrs. John Reichert of Wilton for 1500 dollars over a May 25 collision on the Danbury Norwalk turnpike.
Developments keep Britain on edge as Russia seeks voice in peace talks. Armenians report killings by Turks amid upheaval in Near East. Constantine abdicates again as Greece faces revolution. Albania's revolt spreads from Valona with insurgents defeating regulars. Jugoslav mobilization ordered in Belgrade.
London reports confirm King Constantine of Greece has abdicated in favor of Crown Prince George after a navy led revolution. The rebels blamed him for the Asia Minor debacle and demanded a new constitution and Thrace defense. Turkish forces are said to be moving into Thrace despite Allied warnings. Constantine, exiled, may relocate to the United States with his wife, sister of the former German emperor.
Detroit reports Alexander Black of Windsor, Ontario, begins inquiry into Henry Ford cash resources across the border. Ontario law could levy municipal income tax on interest from the deposit and tax Ford about $5,500 for three years the $2,000,000 was supposedly on deposit.
Veronica Vojtek a fifteen year old of Monroe sues Michael Sudik of Bridgeport for 35000 damages in the Superior Court here alleging reputational harm from attentions by a Bridgeport resident. Her father Michael Vojtek represents her in the action.
Charles Constantine of Greenwich files divorce petition in Superior Court against Louise Constantine now of Mount Vernon New York alleging misconduct with Frank Real in Greenwich and Paterson New Jersey between March 25 and September 16 this year He seeks custody of two minor children.
Reports claim Turkish incursions near Mig Ta with armored units. observers split on Turkish aims amid pressure on Paris note. Russian participation in Near East Peace Conference discussed with Berlin envoys. British favor engagement, French oppose. Unverified dispatches allege Christian populations in Bic Ha wiped out by Turks, with mass executions and abductions reported.
A composition offer of 22 percent from Greenberg and Horowitz of a general merchandise store at 1284 State Street, presented to creditors at a bankruptcy hearing before Judge Skeogh, will be recommended for receptance. Dublin reports the Dail was asked to authorize a military court to try Republican treasurers prisoners and impose a death sentence.
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