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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
NIECE. AGREED TO CARE-FOR HER

The civil action brought by Isabelle Ennis against her niece, Bridget Me Guire, to compel the niece to reconvey property on Hamilton street in this city which the plaintiff deeded to her on Jan ', 1915, is being tried by Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Superior court.
 Mrs. Ennis testified that before the deed passed she had made an agree ment with her niece. who then lived in New York, to come to this city and live with her and take care of her for the rest of her life. In consideration of these promises Mrs. Ennis says that she conveyed her property to Mrs. McGuire and Mrs. Mcclure moved to this city and lived with >her only a short time when her husband decided that he did not want to live here and went to Philadelphia.
 The plaintiff claims that as Mrs. Mo Guire did not keep her promise to cake care of her, the property should be reeonveyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
WILL CELEBRATE
 ON JULY THIRD

Because the Police department was unable to handle the crowds at the Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bailey combined circus and a fireworks ex- hibit under the direction of the Board of Recreation on the same night, July 5, the Board of Recreation decided to have it's Fourth of July fireworks on Saturday night, July 3rd. Prior to the exhibition there will be a band concert.
 This is the main cause for the day of celebration being changed, accord ing to Superintendent Pierce V. Gahan of the Board of Recreation today. There has been some protest against the plan of shifting the date of cele- brating the nations holiday from Monday to Saturday.
 The circus has been given Monday, July 5th. to show in this city and it will arrive on Sunday from New Ha- ven where the greatest show on earth will appear on Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16

hooting down pleas of two priests that the law be permitted to take its course It took three starts to hang the first negro, as the rope broke the first two times.
 After the mob had dispersed easqy today the police cut down the bodies of the negroes which had not been mutilated.
 Four negroe are said to have been arrested at Virginia, Minn-, where the circus appeared yesterday Reports that authorities had started for Du- 1uth with the four suspects but had been diverted to some other town by reports of the rioting here, could not be confirmed.
 Slight injuries were suffered by eight policemen and a newspaper man in the brick fight and f1rehose attack on the police station.
 The negroes hanged were Isaac Mo Chic, Elmer Jackson and Nate Green, all about 22 years old.
 First indications the downtown dis trict received of the trouble brewing came when trucks loaded with men dashed up and down the principal streets, the men calling for "volun- teers to avenge the wrong done the white girI.''
 There was ready response and it was estimated that the mob number ed 5000. Then the jail was stormed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
GIVE TERMS OF
 TURKISH PACT
Inter Allied Commission to Control ''Zone of the
 Straits.'

Washington, June 16-tBy A. P.) - Limited internationalization of the port of Constantinop1e and it's in- clusion within the zone of the straits are provided in the provisional terms of the Turkish treaty. This is disclosed by an official summary re- ceived here today of the Jurisdiction provided for the inter-allied commis- sion of control
 Granted it's own flag, budget and separate organization, the commission will have authority over a territory considerably greater than some of the smaller nations of Europe. Made al- most sovereign in it's commission iS to be practically independent of the League of Nations a stipulation ex- pressly made that should it find lib- erty of passage of the straits inter fered With it shall take such measures as may be deemed necessary to pre- serve the freedom of the straits.
 Regulations laid down for enforce ment by the commission provide that:
 No bel1igerent warships may re- main within ports of the zone longer than 24 hours or take on food, stores or recruits.
 The DardanelIis, Sea of Marmora and the Bosphorus are to be open in peace and war to every vessel of commerce and war. li
 The straits are not subject to blockade.
 No belligerent right is to be exer- cised and no act of hostility commit ted within the zone except upon spe- cia1 authorization of the League of Nations.
 All military works and Notifications are to be demolished.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
PROHIB|TIONISTS
 ARE AGAINST COX
Will Also Ask Democrats For 'sBone Dry"
 Plank,

Washington, June 16-Prohibition advocates will ask the Democratic National Convention to adopt a plank declaring for rigid enforcement of the 18th amendment and the enforce ment act and will "present a solid front against Governor Cox of Ohio, Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel for the Auti-Sa1oon League, declared today.
 "The resolutions committee at Chi cago,' he said adopted a law en- forcement plank and lost it between the committee room and the conven- ton. MT. Bryan will act as a body guard for it if it is adopted by the resolutions committee at San Fran cisco.
 Wheeler added that Governor Cox was "the last hope of the vets in their program for notification" and that his "record makes him an inn possibility if national prohibition is to be effectively sustained and enforced 9
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16

 SHOT IN FIGHT a
|Meads, the Killer Claims He Fired in Self
 Defense.

Hanover, N. H., June 16.---HIenry E.. Maroney, of West Medford, Mass, a senior of Dartmouth College, was shot and killed during a quarrel in the Theta Delta Chi fraternity house early this morning by Robert T. Meads, of LeGrange, Illinois, a junior. Meads, after being arrested on a Boston bound train between Canaan and Franklin, admitted the shooting, said he had been drinking, and claimed he fired in seif-defense.
 The college authorities say the trouble grew out of a call on Meads by three students, including Maroney, who had been sitting up reviewing studies in preparation for an exam ination today. They entered Meads' room, found that he resented the in- trusion, and withdrew, Meads firing several shots to drive them off The men said they thought the shooting was movie stuff and thai they laughed and went out
 Subsequently, Meads pursued Ma roney, they said, entered his room al the fraternity house and, after a quarrel, fired, killing him almost in- stantly.
 Meads told the sheriff that a party of students went to his room to ob- tain liquor. He had poured several drinks from a quart bottle of whis- key, he said, when the men sprans on him and took the bottle away. He said he went after it, found Marone5 in his room, quarreled and, in sell defense fired.
 President Ernest M. Hopkins stated that he was certain Maroney had not touched intoxicating liquors since his return to college last fall
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16

Under command of State Adjutant General w F. Rhinow the 124 men and six officers went into temporary camp preparing to patrol the streets if necessary They were equipped for riot duty.
 Available records today showed only one previous lynching in Minnesota Twenty years ago, it was said, 2 Wh'te man was lynched in this county rear Mountain Iron for attacking a girl
 Last nights 1ynchings were accom- plished after the city's police force had been overpowered by brcks ana streams from fire hose in an attack on police eadquarters, vnicn Iroh Superior street. the cit PTlncipa. business thoroughfare. For at least two hours the mob -.iied' onIy rehh- ouishine, its power Atter the negroes had been 1ynched.
 Six negroes t1d been arrested b3 tho noIice in c,nnection with the at tack on the erl, which took place at . circus errind, Monday night The narroes we attached to the circus as ronsta outs. The mob held -,,oct- tril, declared three of the me- yroes p-ilty and acquitted the other three who today still were in the hand, of the police
 TIC three "conyicted'' negroes re hanged within a. block and .af of the police station, the mob
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
BARNES TAKEN
 TO ATLANTA, GA.

William K. Barnes, who was TO. gently arrested by the local police for swindling on a fake restaurant deal and using the United States mails to defraud, started on his way to Att lanta. Ga, this morning in the cus- tody of a government agent. Barnes was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery few days ago. and his case was continued for two weeks under $5,000 bonds. The Atlanta authorities want the man on a charge that he is a fugitive from justice, having forfeited bonds in that city last December. Barnes claims that he did not forfeit bail in Georgia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
TOOK BABY TO
 COLLEGE GAINED
 HIGHEST H0N0RS

Chicago, June 16-Ihe high est honors among the SIS per- sons graduated today from Northwestern University were awarded to Mrs. Howard Van s. Tracy of Evanston, who took her baby daughter to college with her and completed the four year course in three years. She was graduated with a degree of bachelor of arts. She said she planned to return for her masters degree 4
 Besides going to college and caring for her baby, she did all her own homework. The baby was born four months after tho mother entered college in the fall of 1917.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16

Declaring that a band of +'irrespon- sib1e agitators'' are attempting to dis credit the recognized organizations in the railway service the federation unanimously condemned the 'seces- sionist movement" which resulted in the recent railroad strike.
 The convention threatened to re- yoke the charter of any affiliated or ganization aiding a secessionist move ment.
 The executive council was instructed to investigate the desirability of form ing an international union of build ing servive employees of America to include janitorS, ---i+-esSeS, scrub women, window workers and watch men.
 The convention rejected a resolu- ton that would have established a le- gal department for the defense of all labor organizations against which the injunction is directed in the course of their Legitimate trade union ac- tivities."
 The Plumb plan for standardization of the railroads has been rejected by the resolution committee of the an
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
DEFENDANT IS
 GIVEN VERDICT

In the Court of Common Pleas to- day, Judge John J. Walsh rendered a decision in favor of the defendant in the action brought by Fletcher Thompson, Inc, against Ball and Roller Bearing Company of Danbury. The action was for services in laying out new factory for the defendant. The factory was never commenced on account of the high cost of material and labor.
 The defendant claimed that they had paid Fletcher Tn onnpson g, 300 in full settlement for their services after they had decided to abandon the pro- ject. The judge sustained this claim.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
HEAVY DAMAGE
 FROM VANDALISM

Vandalism in the public parks has grown to be so great in the past year that Superintendent Gahan of the Board of Recreation and Superinten- dent C1iffe of the Park Board held conference with Mayor Wilson to- day to see what could be done. The mayor said he didn't know of any way to stop the A0da1ism so the Recrea- ton and Park board officials will have to find some way of protecting the property.
 During the past year, according to Superintendent Ciffe, the damage in the parks has amounted to about s5.- 900 and when it gets up to that figure something must be done to stop the destruction. It is likely that both the park and recreation boards will jake up this matter and settle it within short time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
CHICAGO FACES
 BANKRUPTCY

S Chicago, June 16-James B. For gan, chairman of the Chicago clear ing house, today notified the city that a. request for a $15,ooo,oo0 loan had been refused by Chicago banks and that no more money would be loaned the city at this time.
 Refusal of the city to adopt a suggestion by the bankers that inn provement projects be curtailed un- til more opportune time for financ- ing them was responsible for the bankers action, Forgan said. Chicago faces bankruptcy before the end of the year, he added. t--
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
F, A. BARBER
 TAXES OWN LIFE

Torrington. Conn.,, June 16-Fred- erick A. Barber, 59, committed sui eide at his homo here during the night by inhaling illuminating gas He shut himself in the kitchen and turned on. all the jet cocks of the gas stove. His 19 year old son, asleep on an upper floor, was almost overcome by the gas- He awoke this morning and staggered down stairs, but was unable to us1ock an outer door. He smashed the glass in the door and shouted for help. A neighbor responded to his cries and found him in a, seni-conscious con- dition and the father dead. The deceased had been Respondent be- cause of illness and the recent death of his wife and had threatened to kill himself
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
HARDING IS TO
 TAKE VACATION

Washington, June 16 With no fixed engagements or political con- ferences slated for today, Senator Harding hoped to make rapid pro- gress in cleaning up an accumulation of mail and senatorial work in pre- paration for his departure from Washington within a few days for a vacation of two weeks or more.
 He has not yet determined where he will spend his vacation but since he plans to devote part of his time to his speech of acceptance he intends to select a quiet place. In making a selection he will be sure that there is a convenient golf course.
 Many requests to speak have reach ed the senator from all parts of the country but for the present at least he will decline all such invitations
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
GOVERNORS HOLD COAL CONFERENCE Seek to Insure Supply Suf- fcient For Next
 Winter.

Boston, June 16-The governors of the New England states. or their rep resentatives, will join in conference mission at Washington tomorrow to consider means of assuring a coal supply to this section of the country next winter. Governor Coolidge, who called the conference, said in his in vitation that both present conditions and the prospects @ore serious.
 Henry F. Long. secretary to the governor, said today that he had as- surance from the governors of every New England state that they would be present or would send their lieu tenant-governors in addition to fuel conservation commissioners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
100 GALLONS OF
 WHISkEY SEIZED

One hundred gallons of whiskey and 15 gallons of alcohol were seized in Stamford last night when Federal agents stopped a motor truck which was in charge of Peter and Philip Durante, brothers, of New York City. The men weer on their way from New York to New Haven with the liquor, and were placed under arrest for vio- 1ating the prohibition amendment. The pair were brought to Bridgeport this morning and will probably be ar raigned before United States Commis- sioner Hugh J. Lavery, sometime to- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
NO COMPLAIN AGAINST DRIVE

The Bridgeport Pastors association carried it's protest against the manner in which the Salvation Army's drive is being carried out, to the Police Commissioners last night and present ed a resolution condemning the cam paign on account of its alleged lottery character.
 No action was taken on the matter by the commissioners except to turn the resolution over to Prosecuting Att torney Alexanter l.. Delaney, for in- veStigation. The prosecutor stated this morning, that no formal com p1aint regarding the drive has as yet been made to him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16

nuaI convention of the American Fed
 cratic of Labor by a vote of to 3.
 Various unions have combined in an
 effort to override the committees re-
 port.
 John l.. Lewis, International Presi-
 dent of the United Mine Workers, an-
 nounced that-hiS organization would
 support the Plumb plan. The mine
 workers have the largest voting power in the federation Their vote with that of the metal trades and railroad organizations, Plumb supporters said, would make it possible to override the committee report. Action by the convention against the high cost of living was expected to- day. Supporters of the labor party movement were ready to war on the Icommittee's recommendations that or
 ganized labor support the non-parh- san political program outlined by President Gonpers.
 Irish sympathizers opposing the League of Nations declared >they would fight to a finish any recom-
 mendation that the covenant be en- dorsed without reservation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
MUST PAY FULL
 AMOUNT SEPT. 15

Yesterday being the 18th of the month the payment of the second in stallment due on income taxes should have been paid. Those who failed to pay the tax forfeit the right to pay after that date and will be called upon to pay the full amount due on Sept. 15. when thes third quarterly payment of the tax is due. The final payment is due on Dec. 15. Announcement to this effect was made at the office of the Internal Revenue in the Federal building this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
MAY TRAIN IN VERMONT

Hartford. Conn.,, June 16-It is probable Troops A and B Connecti- cut cavalry will be ordered to Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, for field training and maneuvers August 1 to 15 Adjutant General George NJ Cole has requested the war depart ment to issue the order. Troop A is of New Haven and troop B of Hart ford. Should the order go through it will be the first national guard rnaneuvers for Connecticut troops in five yearA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
HELD FOR CRIME
 EIGHT YEARS OLD

Toledo, O, June 16.--Harry Over meyer, business man, and his wife have been indicted on a charge of committed eight years ago.
 The victim was Mrs. Helena Madge, a2 years old Robbery Is said to have been the motive.
 Mrs Madee was found dead in her shop The body was tied to a chair and marks on her throat indicated that she had been strangled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
LIGHT ON ELwELL MYSTERY.

New York, June 16-Light on the mystery surrounding the murder of Joseph B. Elwell, sportsman and whist expert, was expected today from detectives sent to Lexington, Ky.
 According to Edward Swann, Dis trict Attorney, there are indications that Elwell left Lexington suddenly as a result of threats on his life by the father or brother of a prominent girl of that city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
MAY RESTRICT COAL EXPORTS

Washington, June 16-Department of Justice and Interstate Commerce Commission officials began working today to relieve the freight congestion on the nations railroads and to re- store coaStwise shipping to normal through settlement of strikes of marine workers. Failing through these methods to alleviate serious coal shortages in various parts of the country, consideration will be given to the question of an embargo on coal exports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
GERMANS HAVE NO
 FEAR OF HARDING

Berlin, June 16 - Germany has nothing to fear from the nomination of Senator Harding, says the Boersen Zeitung.
 Nothing hitherto" the newspaper declares, "warants apprehension that relations with Germany which have been initiated by American commer- cial and financial interests would be hampered and on the contrary it is probable they will be furthered."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
10 WOMEN FIX
 INCOME FOR 5
 S27.52 WEEKLY

Meriden, Conn, June 16- Ten women named by the or ganized charities association to determine the weekly living ex- penses of families in Meriden under the existing high prices, reported today, after three months investigation, that a family of five, making no allow ance for opportunities requires an income of $27.5 8 week. The computation was made on such a basis that it is possible to apply 1t to a family of different size.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
MARSHALL SENDS
 HIS SYMPATHY

Boston, June 16.---The vice presi- dent of the United States greeted his possible successor today with a mes sage, not of 'congratulation. but of commiseration Please accept my sincere sympathy" Vice Preside lent Marshal wired Governor Coolidge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
SWEDISH MINISTER
 LEAVES FINLAND

Paris, June 16-The Swedish lnin- ister has left He1singfors, Finland, ac- cording to a despatch received today. His departure is regarded in diplo- rnatic circles as a serious development in the controversy over the Aland Islands.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
CALL NATIONAL GUARD TOREST0RE 0RDERlN
 CITY OF DULUTH
CITY POLICE FORCE OVERPOWERED BY INFURIATED MOB-THREE NEGROES ARE STRUNG UP-TOOK THREE
 TRIES TO HANG ONE MAN.

Duluth Mnn, 16-Troops arriving here today found virtually Duluth business streets thousand persons surged last night sezng ynchng three held in connection with an attack ona a 1T year old white girl.
 two companies of national guardsmen reached special train trip from St. Paul. they found only damaged police station and filtered streets as visual evidences nanh'sa actiyi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
A. F. OF |. CALLS ON
 CONGRESS T0EXCLUDE
 JAPANESE ABSOLUTELY
COMMITTEE REJECTS PLUMB PLAN FOR RNATIONALIZATIONO OF RAIL
 ROADS-VARIOUS UNIONS COMBINE
 IN EFFORT TO OVERRIDE REPORT

Montreal June 16The American Federation of Labor in today called cancel men with Japan and absolutely exclude Japanese and other Aiatc immigration to this country The exclusion of spicture brides" also demanded
 Federation departments and international unions to coz andnr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
REpArR1ATED TROOPS ARRIVE

New York. June 16--Repatriated Polish troops numbering 1912 arrived here today on the transport Poeahon- tas from DanziG.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
IDAHO DEMOCRATS
 FOR PROHIBITION

Lewiston, Idaho, June 16-The Dem ocratic state convention after some debate yesterday, instructed it's delegates to the na tional convention to stand uncompromisingfy for a clear and positive declaration in the national platform approving the 18th amendment to the federal constitution and pledging the party not to coun- tenance to the repeal or emascula- ton of the Vo1stead enforcement act"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16

Rome, June 16-Premier Giovanni Giolitti's newly formed cabinet has taken the oath Of office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
THE WEATHER

Bridgeport and vicinity Unsettled probably local showers tonight and Thurs day; slightly cooler.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-14
CANADA TRADE IN YEAR GIVES
 l. 5. BALANCE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (by Asso- ciated Press) ).-American trade with Central American states totalled slightly more than $125, 100000 during the last fiscal year, according to de partment of commerce records. Ex- ports to the six republics were valued at S73,221, ,192 while the value of the goods shipped to this country was $59,- 191,51O.
 Trade with Canada totalled nearly a billion and @ half dollars. The value of exports was placed at $S90, 0,135, ,023 and imports at $537, ,377, ,3S1 leaving a trade balance in favor of the United States of $352,757,64 The total value of exports to all North American countries was $1,635, ,459,S SAP, giving the United States a trade balance of ap- proximately $15O,OOO,OOO.
 Asia finished the fiscal year with a trade balance of approximately O0,000,000 against the United States the value of shipments to this country being placed at $1,36S, ,669, ,105 whereas shipments to Asia were valued at only s79S,136,45S.