14 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
1
Naugatuck merchants announce a major bargain day tomorrow Wednesday June 14 through Thursday June 15 offering deep discounts across all goods. The notices boast wide selections from pins to automobiles with prices claimed to be unbeatable and urge residents to shop locally to support the town’s merchants.
Lieut. E J Bowers of the U S Air Service and CG I Talmadge formerly of the Royal Flying Corps escaped injury after their aircraft wrecked in the suburbs of Colorado Springs during a flight at 38005 feet above Pike's Peak. A nose dive of 6000 feet followed as cold numbness affected their hands. they regained control and landed. The machine struck a large tree then entangled in another nearby tree.
Voters at 24 polling places in New Haven are casting ballots on adopting a new charter based on the council Weber plan of city government. Campaigns by both proponents and opponents are mobilizing to influence the outcome as polls run from morning to evening.
Stamford June 14 The three story concrete piano factory of George Schieicher was practically destroyed by fire that started at 10 o clock and raged through the building. The plant housed about 100 planes in various stages of completion and all were damaged or destroyed with an estimated loss of 200000. The fire is under investigation and is believed to have been of incendiary origin.
Chicago authorities announced the arrest of political boss and labor leader Timothy Murphy and his lieutenant Vincenzo Cosmano after a confession by Edward Gelran. The Polk street robbery, valued at 380000 dollars, led to further raids and multiple detentions including Peter Guesenberg and Vincenzo Gromano.
An appeal to Governor Shoup from Lake City Colorado warned that flood waters from swollen streams threaten the town. The message noted many bridges and highways washed out and aid from the state highways department will be needed before communication with the outside world can be restored. Lake City sits in Winsdale County in the southwestern region.
Burglars blew the safe at Coco Cola Bottling works in Bridgeport between 7:30 last night and 6:30 this morning, escaping with 175 dollars in cash.
Federal agents confront Big Tim Murphy and associates in a union office. A 50 page confession by Teter details a Polk Street robbery by five men, with $11,900 in liberty bonds found on him. Cosmano and Gerran are arrested as the Diggs home case ties into the loading platform heist.
London dispatch reproduces a farewell message from Rear Admiral W S Sims recalling his stance on the Sinn Fein Irish issue. He urged Americans to prevent Irish factions from influencing nations, warning that “bad Irish” seek to spread their influence. Reports note his earlier refusal to comment in English soil and that the incident may affect U S sympathy with Sinn Fein.
Washington reports indicate supporters of Rear Admiral Sims rally to his side amid navy department tensions sparked by his London speech. While congressional voices push indignation, Army and Navy Register defends the loquacious admiral noting his remarks mirrored conduct of those he criticized and praising his comment on traitors connected to wartime alliances.
A Yale commencement program lists speakers for the inauguration of President elect James Rowland Angell and the June 22 induction. Noted figures include Alfred K. Stearns, Mary I. Woolley, William H. P. Faunce, Harry Chase, Howard C. Elliott, and Sir Robert Jones. Alumni speakers at the Yale Alumni meeting include Harvey Cushing, Howard Mansfield, William W. Gordon, Charles Ramill, Edwin Embree, and Charles Taft.
Jitney operators on the Naugatuck Waterbury route plan to form a corporation and run 14 cars on a 15 minute schedule awaiting Public Utilities Commission rulings after last week hearing. Papers to file Thursday. names of incorporators not disclosed. Public sentiment split on jitneys versus trolleys. law grants the PUC wide powers over routes, schedules, and vehicle numbers by July 15.
Poughkeepsie June 14 A sensation anticipated to shock America’s high society is expected when the identity of Helen a co respondent in Mrs James A Stillman counter divorce case is revealed tomorrow Close circles say Helen may be identified beyond her first name She is described as a 19 year old titian haired heiress from a very wealthy New York Newport and Palm Beach affiliated family Mrs Stillman guest of lawyer John E Mack guardian for Guy Stillman says public support sustains her fight with her husband and thousands have sent cheer and support from across the country
London June 14 The gold vase at Ascot was won by Copyright with Eee Ran second and Golden Gin third. Six horses ran in the race.
Irish sympathizers demanding Irish policy take precedence at the AFL convention in Denver reveal a looming clash between Samuel Gompers and Eamon de Valera. Boland and Brady push resolutions proposing a labor commission and boycott tactics, while critics accuse Gompers of pro British bias and resisting Boland's hard line.
Hundreds were arrested in anti Sinn Fein operations by crown forces in South Sligo overnight and today. Many detainees face charges of involvement in activities against British military and police forces in Ireland.
New London Connecticut College for Women held commencement exercises today. The third class graduated, with 44 candidates earning degrees.
A legislative item notes that the commissioner of motor vehicles shall not register any motor vehicle for services as a jitney and that no person shall operate or cause to be operated any public service motor vehicle. The wording indicates a prohibition on certain jitney and public transport operations.
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