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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
1
New York reported that Kings County District Attorney Harry Lewis will investigate a plan by gamblers to bribe Brooklyn Dodgers players to lose the World Series to Cleveland. The disclosure notes this appears the first public acknowledgment of such a scheme.
Chicago, Sept 29 Twelve more indictments against ball players and gamblers are expected to be voted today or tomorrow by the Cook County grand jury. The indictments reportedly include members of the Chicago White Sox and connections to eastern gamblers and two National League players.
The Cook county grand jury resumes its reinvestigation into corruption in baseball with focus on gamblers and players involved in the 1919 World Series fix. Charley Comiskey and William Gleason lead a bid to salvage Chicago’s ball club as witnesses like Eddie Cicotte Dewan Williams and Joe Jackson are linked to the alleged conspiracy.
Customers of I Speer a cleaner at 456 Main Street face loss of garments after the sheriff’s attachment and a voluntary bankruptcy petition. The bankruptcy action lists assets of 1648 dollars and mobility debts of 4022 dollars while the referee and sheriff offer no solution to stranded patrons. In a separate incident Mrs Annico Dime of 288 Lexington Street was hit by a car driven by Dr Ben Bier near Main and Filion. She suffered abrasions and was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Ashley F Ward of A F Ward Baking Co Bridgeport was discharged at six o clock last night from City Sheriff John F Maloney custody on a writ of habeas corpus. The case stems from a suit by Anthony Dileo who claims he invested $14500 in the business and that misrepresentations were made. The defendants deny wrongdoing saying Dileo sought entry into the business but grew dissatisfied after a week and demanded a refund.
Joseph Gurriero of New York City was arrested on Stratford avenue bridge by Traffic Officer Daly at Federal request. A Hudson roadster contained 100 one gallon cans of pure alcohol seized for federal disposition. Abraham Galperino, later arrested with 19 gallons in two cans, carried eight and two gallon portions on a 2:28 train. Both men face hearings before United States Commissioner Hugh A. Lavery. bonds set at 590 dollars.
Nearly a thousand more women registered to be made voters in the Registrars office today. Thomas F. White, Democratic General Registrar, expects over 10,000 names on the To Be Made list once returns come in next Tuesday night. Office hours are 9 to 5 and 7 to 8, with Tuesday the final day for additions. Mail registrations may be sent to White at City Hall.
Oscar D Lavery was elected president and Catherine Murphy was elected vice president of the Bridgeport High School senior class at a noon meeting. Irene Broderick and Mary Kelley were nominated for secretary amid protest over last election procedures.
Samuel Gompers declares AFL must sever cooperative ties with European labor while the Soviet regime endangers world order. He repudiates efforts to stop munition shipments and calls for no alliance with Europe, condemning the British Council of Action and the IFTU.
A black powered bomb destroyed the home of Alderman John Powers of the Nineteenth Ward in Chicago early today. No one was injured. Powers suspects political enemies planted the device. The ward largely houses Italian residents.
A petition filed in the Superior court shows Queen Speer Foley sues Daniel F. Foley for absolute divorce with alimony on grounds of intolerable cruelty. The couple, residents of Bridgeport, were married on June 23 last year.
George DeVoe, long considered a suspect in local robberies, is held on $5000 bond after allegedly burglarizing Charles Dierckx’s Atwater Street home, with silverware jewelry and clothing stolen valued at unspecified amount. most loot recovered and police suspect a fence in New Haven. He faces continued proceedings in New Haven and possible return to this city for charges.
Armed guards patrol the Vatican as bail cartridges are issued to gendarmes and Swiss guards. Authorities warn of possible Communist attempts to occupy the Lateran Palace and invade pontifical property, urging government steps to prevent a world scandal.
The notice requests written identification from the first person who complies with the rules. It specifies that the ID must be brought or mailed to the Times Office and promises payment to the individual who submits the first valid identification.
A mistaken yesterday's profile was correctly identified this morning by John J. Sullivan. The silhouette depicted Samuel C. Parker of The Howland Dry Goods Company, a well known figure to the store’s customers. The artist’s error caused several misidentifications due to a lapse in skill.
Bridgeporters gathered with Holy Cross College alumni at the Hotel Taft in New Haven to plan Connecticut's share of a 1 million dollar drive for the Greater Holy Cross fund. Prominent speakers included U S Senator David L Walsh Bishop John G Murray and Fr Dinand S J with many Bridgeport names noted among attendees.
London reports differ over Terence Mac Swiney, Cork's lord mayor, with a bulletin saying he had a very bad night and looked drawn at Brixton prison. A Home Office physician reported a restful night and brighter spirits, noting gradual deterioration despite slight day to day changes.
The Comon Pleas court in Connecticut filed suit against National Surety Company of New York to recover 300 dollars from a bond forfeited by Belle Raymond of Bridgeport. Raymond faced theft charges in City court on January 6 and was bound over to Superior court for February 3. The case was moved to May term, she failed to appear, and the bond was forfeited.
Everett J. Lake the Republican gubernatorial candidate, and others planned a Bridgeport luncheon with the town committee at the Algonquin Club, limited to committee members. Lake canceled today, says he will attend later, and insists he will not join factional fights. He denied invite to a rally and said his travels were through Aleck Creedon. Local GOP notes cite fundraising strains amid party splits and forecasts of a Democratic Bridgeport majority.
For the first time in the Probate Court history a wireless telegram announced a probate notice. The message from Nevers, France dated 3 51 P M Sept 28 was received this morning in Bridgeport Conn. Judge Miller presided as Probate Court official. The sender is linked to Joseph Gouncil, former Lafayette Hotel proprietor, whose estate is under settlement.
A letter to Mayor Wilson asks to locate George W. Nagle in Bridgeport. The sister, Mrs James O Connor of West Penn Street Germany Town Penn, says she has news for him and requests information. city directory has no such name.
London reports rumors of plots to assassinate King George or blow up public buildings. Police investigated several claims and newspapers traced many more, all yielding negative results.
Hartford Sept 29 State's Attorney Alcorn charged Samuel A. Herman coroner of Litchfield County with advising two men to alter a bank check and later testify falsely. Frank C. Stoddard of Granby and Louis F. Barnes of Simsbury pleaded guilty to perjury connected to the Wood of Simsbury case. Barnes said Herman advised the lie, prompting sentencing proceedings.
Louis LaTour of Howard avenue told police he was robbed of a three stone diamond ring valued at 300 dollars after meeting a young woman on Broad street and taking her to Ash Creek The woman wore a gray skirt and was about 23 with light hair and medium build She fled when he tried to detain her and boarded a passing trolley car The detective bureau is handling the case.
Connecticut groups consider a Fourth of July ceremony to honor naturalized citizens in every city. The plan, discussed at a meeting in New Haven, aims to rally recruits for citizenship and invite civic leaders to address the new voters. The project envisions music and public proclamations to emphasize rights and duties of new citizens.
Judge John J. Keeler finished his charge to the grand jury at 10:35 this morning on five murder counts including Mrs. Ethel Hutchins Nott Elwood B Wade and John B Johnston in the George T Nott death case of August 29 The grand jury adjourned to room 25 to hear testimony Dr Garlick Jr medical examiner testified followed by Ferguson George J Notts friend Detectives and the police superintendent were among witnesses Outside a large crowd gathered hoping for a glimpse of the accused Mrs Nott entered the courtroom under guard while her children waited in the sheriff s office The trio of accused faced a packed gallery and the courtroom was closed as the proceedings began court spectators noted Johnston flirted with a spectator Wade showed interest until a letter from Mrs Nott s attorney was read and she wept Mrs Nott appeared well dressed in black velvet as the session continued with her escorted by Deputy Fasce нella
Dublin note reports Mallow in County Cork swept by fire early today in reprisal for an attack on the police barracks. Mills burned across town, curfew prevented the fire brigade from responding. About fifty houses and factories burned. more than half the population fled as refugees claim officers led soldiers and policemen in sacking the town.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight and Thursday for Bridgeport area. Connecticut outlook shows fair, cooler conditions with fresh southwest winds. Disturbances over Ontario and the eastern Gulf cause unsettled weather in the eastern Great Lakes and Atlantic coast from Florida to Maine. A high pressure ridge from Montana to Tennessee brings pleasant conditions east and central. Temperatures remain high along the coast but drop sharply northwestward toward North Dakota where it is below freezing. Snow reports from Montana and North Dakota. Otherwise unsettled weather expected locally with cloudiness.
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