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Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
ONE DEAD.
 AND FIVE .lN.JU RED.
Train Hits Light Truck
 Bride Killed.

Old Sayhrook, Conn.,, June lone dead, and five more or less seriously injured, one perhaps fatally, is the. toll of an accident early this morning when train number 653, Saybrook Point to New Haven, struck a light truck containing six people including the driver, at the crossing near the local station.
 Mrs. Clarence Granger, 2S, a bride of three months, was almost instant 1y killed, being thrown out and her head badly crushed. Her husband is the most seriously injured of the other occupants of the truck, being sent to New London to the Lawrence hospital, where it was found he has a fractured skull and concussion of the brain. His condition is critical The others injured include, Dwight Merrill, driver of the truck, back in jured, scalp wounds and hip injur- ed. Taken to his home.
 J. W. Rogers, fractured leg, scalp wounds and other injuries, some in ternal, taken to the Backus Hospital, Norwich. Condition serious.
 Harry Getche1l, skull fractured and hip probably broken, taken to the Lawrence Hospital, New London.
 Harry Boles, 70, scalp wounds and bruises. Taken to his home.
 The aCc1dent occurred at a crOSSln g where there is no hagman nor gates. The driver of the truck had picked up a load of workingmen and Mrs. Granger to take them to factory in Deep River, as was his custom each morning, and as he approached the crossing slowed down a trifle but ap- parently did not have the truck under control, for when he saw the ap- preaching train, he could not stop his car and continued on the track. His car was struck fairly in the center and carried along for several rods before the train was brought to a stop.
 The conductor of the train is Thomas K. Sears and engineer is S. Macintosh. No statement was made by either following the accident.
 Harry BoleS was a former resident of Gales Ferry and is well remember ed through having several years ago received a considerable sum of money in gratitude from a person whom he saved from drowning.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
FATHER WANTS
 DRIVER PUNISHED
Weeps As He Tells Coroner of His Boys
 Death.

The father of John Cleotura, the 12- year-old boy who was killed in the motorcycle accident at Madison and Capitol avenues a week ago Sunday, tea rfully told Coroner John J. Phelan this morning that something should be done to the driver of the jitney bus whom he thought was responsible for the death of his boy.
 The coroner tactfully told the be- reaved father that the testimony so far produced before him had shown that the driver of the jitney had not run into the motorcycle but that the motorcycle was travelling at such a high rate of speed that it was prob able that the driver lost control Of the machine when he swerved to escape hitting the bus.
 John Scocco, who sat behind the driver of the motorcycle, testified that he first saw the j;tney when it was about seven or ten feet away, and that he thought the jitney struck the side car and drove the motorcycle against the curb.
 He was thrown out and struck on his head and was so excited and be- wildered that he could not tell exactly what did happen at the time.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
HOPE ID CLEAR
 UP R0BBERIES

East Side hold-ups and burglaries dis covered more evidence today which is believed to connect William Nichols of 3S Walter street and Giuseppe Gala bria of A Booth street with recent thefts. A further investigation is be ing conducted in hope that other rob- berries may also be cleared up.
 In the City court this morning the cases of Nichols and CaIafbria were continued until June ,, as were also the cases of Paul Vitele of 227 Colo rado avenue and Margaret DeFago of New York City. Vitele and the De- Fago girl are not believed to be di- rectly connected with the rolbberies.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
OPPOSED CONTROL 0f
 OHIO POLITICS BY
 AN INSIDE C0TERIE
Papers Took Active Part n Primary Contest Against Senator Hard ing For That Reason.

Washington, June 1-Robert r. Wolfe, publisher of the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch and the Ohio State Journal was the first witness called today at the resumption of the senate com mittee's investigation of pre- convention campaign expendi- lures. He testified that his pa- pers had taken an active part" in the recent Ohio Republican presidential primary contest between Major General Leon :. ard Wood and Senator Harding of that state.
 Politics in our state," he said. lis men, whom I. have felt it a duty to oppose. I wanted to support Senator Harding but told him that I could not do so if hisc andidacy went into the hands of this group. Our fight afterward was against an element in the Republican party rather than for any individual"
 The witness refused to Ego into per- sonalities' when Senator Pomerene, Democrat, Ohio, asked for names of men constituting the alleged "coterie."
 Your activities were rather against Senator Harding's manager, then, than for General Wood?" asked Sen ator Pomerene.
 Ut was against the crowd manag- ing Senator Harding's candidacy" Mr. Wolfe replied, their control of cleo ton boards"
 Senator Reed,-. Democrat, Missouri, aske S'what evidence of expenditure the witness had seen," and MT. Wolfe produced a full newspaper sheet of advertisement.
 This was carried as an insert in about 40 Ohio newspapers" he said, "containing personal attack on me for not supporting Harding"
 ''My estimate is that each side i'll Ohio--Wood and Harding--made a fight that cost about S1G0 0OOO,' he add ed His own papers, he said, didn't care a snap" for the advertising in volved.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
INCIPIENT RIOT UNDER CONTROL 200 Provost Guards Hurried To Put Down
 Trouble.

Chicago, June 1-Rioting between sailors and marines from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and negroes at Waukegan, a suburb which for a time threatened to assume ser ious proportions, was brought under control early today after 200 addi- tional provost guards were hurried to Waukegan in motor trucks. A num- Der of shots were fired, but it was not believed anyone was hit.
 The trouble began, according to police reports, when negroe boys who had been stoning autom obiles hit the ndshield of a training station off, cer's motorcar, showering his wife with glass.
 The service men charged a negro hotel, drove out the guests and dam aged the building. Five sailors were arrested by Waukegan policemen.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
SYMPATHY
 TOWARD ANARCHISTS
 WAS POSTS TROUBLE
MANY ATTEND
 RICHARD FUNERAL.

Funeral services for the late Chrtxp topher Rickard were held this morn~ ing at 9:3O from the late home oS the deceased 543 Howard avenue anSs at 10 o'clock from St. Peters church., At the services at the church a sota, enn high mass was celebrated oS, Rev. Charles Leddy. who was ass1A-- ed by Rev. James Nihill, deacon; Rev. T. B. Smith, sub deacon and Rev. Joseph A. Ganley, master of cere- monies. Others who participated in the services are: Rev. M. Lynch, Rev. William Blake, of Fairfield ana Rev. J. Daragan and Rev. J. O'Brien of Stamford. As the body was carried into the church, Mrs. William Prem dergast rendered Some Sweet Day" At the offertory of the mass, Mrs. HammerweH sang Ave Maria and after mass, John Hughes sang Face to Face The services were very largely attended, among those present being a delegation from the Ernmet club. Pail bearers were Col. T. J. Murphy, John Heaphy, George T. Kelly, Collector of Port James L. Mo Govern, John T. Donovan and John H. Redgate. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery where Rev. Charles Leddy, assisted by Rev. J.
 O'BTien and Rev. T. B. Smith, offi~ eiated at the committal services
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04

Chicago, June 1-Hearings on the claims of contesting delegations to next weeks convention continued to- day to occupy the attention of the Republican national committee.
 A decision in the three fight in Florida was first on the program. A special sub mmittee composed of Committeeman Warren of Michigan. Dupont of Delaware, and Parsons of New York spent most of the night examining the law and the facts in the Florida case, and prepared a re- port on the claims of the contestants and possibly a recommendation for a couT5e of action by the committee.
 The Florida case, in which the com- mittee was called upon to decide whether there was, in legal effect, any Republican party in Florida, promis- ed in a sense to show the first indica- tions on the candidacies of Major General Leonard Wood. Governor Frank O. Lowden and Senator Hiram Johnson
 The Florida hearings were reopen ed to hear the regular delegation and
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
Million I'm Wages
 Added To Payro1ls

Boston, June LA general increase of wages affecting approximately SCO, ,Oo0 textile operatives went into ef- feet today in New England textile centers. Approximately $1.00aO00 will be added to the weekly payrolls of the mills granting the increases, and tex tile wages, already at the highest stage in history, will be brought to point about 150 per cent. higher than they were four years ago.
 A majority of the unorganized mill owrkers have accepted the increase, as have many who belong to%various unions. In some instances, however, no action has been taken on the offer and a few unions have refused it.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
GETS
 BIG JUDGMENT

A judgment for 300 was render ed in favor of the plaintiff in the ac- ton which was brought against Chas. Grimwood of Bridgeport, by Joseph Perkoski of Fairfield, by Judge J. M oss Ives in the Court of Common Pleas today.
 The judge in his memorandum of decision finds that all of the material allegations of the plaintiffs co., plaint were proved at the trial.
 The complaint alleges that the de- fendant induced the plaintiff to accept a mortgage for $500 on property in Wallingford, as part payment for a house Tn this city, by falsely stating that the mortgage was well worth the sum of S1500.
 The mortgage was afterwards found to be worthless.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
WILL RETURN
 LEWIS TO CITY

George Lewis, alleged principal in the "vice ring which is said to have dourished recently in Bridgeport, was arrested Sunday in Richmond, Va, and will be returned to this city as soon as extradition proceedings are completed.
 On the witness stand, Mary Wilson, the 17-year-old girl who was arrested here by Burns detectives The night of April F, said that Lewis was the man who brought her to Bridgeport and forced her to lead a life of shame. In the Superior court, States Attor~ ney Homer IS. Cummings intimated that Lewis was the ring leader of the gang, and said that he would endeavor to send the man to prison for long time if his capture was effected. ~ Mary Wilson is now undergoing! treatment at the House of the Good Shepherd, in Hartford
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
ASKS FOR COAL
 ADMINISTRATOR

Boston, June 1-Governor Coolidge in a special message to the House to- day asked for authority to appoint a coal administrator and for an ap- propriation of s25,000 to defray the expenses of administration.
 The governor believes the shortage of coal in New England is due almost entirely to shipments to foreign countries.
 "Out of a million and three-quar- ters tons of coal at Hampton Roa ds during April he said in a state ment, "all but 300, or 400, tons was shipped abroad, notwithstanding that the pier at Hampton Roads was built for the specific purpose of handling coal for New England
 Until foreign shipment are stopped he considers it highly necessary that such coal as can be obtained for New England be distributed equita bly,.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
B MILLION
 INCREASE IN POSTAL SALARY

Washington, June 1.-Increased salaries for postal employees, amount ing to approximately ss5 100000 for the first year, effective July l.. were recommended in a report to Congress yesterday by joint congressional commission. Increases of from S1so to $250 annually for postal cIerss and letter carriers, with s400 for su- pervisory officers, were recommended No increases for first class post masters receiving above $5,000 year were proposed, however.
 Estimates by the commission place the increase of postal pay roll at about 3S,00O,0OO for the second year and $40, 100000 for the third and fourth years.
 For rural delivery carriers, the commission recommended s1,s0O for a 24-mile route and an additional $50 for each mile in excess of that dis tance Motor route carriers covering 50 miles or more would receive not in excess of s2.6o0. The pay of village delivery carriers would be from S1,000 to S1,200.
 Should the lamentations of the commission based on hearings held in verious parts of the country be adopt ed, clerks at first and second class
 
 would be divided into five classes with those in tie first class receiving 400 annually and s1o0 added for each class. Substitutes and tempor- ary clerks would receive 60 cents an hour while special clerks would be paid from S1,900 to S2,000 annually. Watchmen, messengers and laborers would be divided into two grades, the first receiving $1.350 and the second $1,450.
 Clerks in the postal mail service would be divided into six classes with those in the first class receiving $1,- 500; those in the sixth class S2,300 and the others graduated between.
 Services for all clerks, the com missions report recommended, would be on an average of eight hours day. 3o6 days per year. Division su- perintendents in the postal mail ser vice under the commission recom- mendations, would receive s4,200Aan- nual1y, assistant superintendents s3,- 200; chief clerks $3,00O and assistant chief clerks $2,5
 Pay of post office inspectors would range from S2,300 to s4,200 with an allowance of not more than $5 a day for expenses while travelling. Clerks at division headquarters of the post office inspection service would receive from $1,600 to $2,600.
 A graduated increase was proposed by the commission for first class postrnasters receiving less than S5,oOO annually, ranging from 'S200 to $4O0 for postmasters now receiving s, GOO to s3,700 annually; s400 to $500 for those now getting between s2-- 700 and S3,S0o and $500 and f--es for those whose pay now is between $3,9O0 and $4,000.
 Second class postmasters whose present salary ranges from $2,30o to S3,O0O would receive increase from S100 to $500. Assistant postnaasterS would receive $50 for each grade up to $2,15O. Third class postmasters would be increased $500 from basic salaries each, the salaries ranging from $1, 900 to $2,200.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
NOT VICTIM OF
 ASSAULT PLOT

Prosecuting Attorney Alexander L.. Delaney refused to treat seriously this morning. the report that he was marked as the victim of an assault by an unident tified man last night. Ac- corGlng to the -tory which was making the rounds today, the prose- cutor was tipped off, last night that "a man was lying in wait for him near his home in Lyon terrace. Delaney proceeded immediately to his resi- dence, discovered the man and elected him from the property. The prose- cutor said this morning that the man was intoxicated, and had a large rock in his hand when he. Delaney. dis covered him.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
SISTERS HURT
 IN AUTO CRASH

Miss Ellen Northey, employed as clerk in the Town Clerks office, is suffering with a broken shoulder, frac- tured collar bone and several broken ribs, while her sister, Miss Evelyn Northey, employed in the City Clerks office, is suffering from a possible frac- ture of the skull as the result of an automobile accident at Dover, N. J., yesterday noon. They are both in 8 hospital at Dover. In the car at the time of the accident were Mrs John Northey, the two young women, a lit tie boy and two other young men.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
TAGGED FOR PARKING CAR
 THIS MORNING

The latest victim to run afoul of Bridgeport's new parking regulations, is Hyman Jacobs, a police commissioner of New Haven. Jacobs parked his car in Fairfield avenue this morning and the machine was promptly tagged" by policeman.
 At police headquarters, Com- missioner Jacobs admitted that 'she was it.'' The new parking rules were explained to the Elm City official and he was allowed to depart.
 'sIt will be S1O the next time,' warned the lieutenant at the desl s'There won't be any next time for me,' replied Jacobs.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
MUST PAY TO
 PLAINTIFF S398

Because she made a contract agree ing to complete a we'll on the prem ises at Long Hill, which she sold to Michael Mason, to the satisfaction of Mason. and she found it impossible to get Mason to agree that he was satis- fled, Mary Wallwick will be compelled to pay Mason s39s.02.
 The case was tried last week in the Court of Common Pleas by Judge J. Moss Ives.
 Judge Ives found that Mason was not satisfied and that he had spent s398.02 to complete the well to his satisfa ction.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
OFFERS TO SEND SHIPS.

Vera Cruz, May 31.---By The A P.> ---President Wilson has offered to send hospital ships, nurses, doctors and medical supplies to Vera Cruz immediately to assist in combating the bubonic plague which has made it's appearance here, Il auth entica ted cases having developed to date and five deaths resulting.
 The history of the outbreak appears to date back to May l5 when the first case is believed to have developed The victim in this case died on May 9 and the second victim on May A.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
60 FAMILIES REFUSE TO PAY
 RENT ADVANCE

Springfield, Mass, June L. Sixty or more families, occupying three large apartment blocks and members of the Rent Pay e.-s' Protective Association, today refused to pay rent advances to their landlords and, backed by the executive committee of the association, have announced that they will fight the increases to the finish, according to W. F. Grady, president. The three blocks involved have been pur- chased by Hartford, Conn.,, inter- eStS.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
WANT FORECLOSURE OF LIEN.

The Columbia Motor Car Corpora tion of this city has brought an ac- ton against Lawrence Lucas and others to the June term of the Court of Common Pleas.
 The complaint alleges that the plaintiff recovering judgment against the defendants Feb. 19, 1920. and tha t when the sheriff returned the execu- ton unsatisfed a judgment lien was placed on the real estate of the de- fendants in this city.
 A judgment for the foreclosure of the lien is asked for.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
OVERCROWDING BUSES.

The police issued a warning today against the overcrowdipg of jitney buses in Bridgeport. Local jitneurs are said to be treating lightly the or dinance regulating capacity loads. The law provides that only two pas sengers over the seating capacity of the machine may be carried by jitney buses. Violators of this regulation will be arrested.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
FORFEITED $500 BOND.

John Ross, of 455 Columbus avenue, Boston, who was arrested last night bv Traffic Officer Roland, after Gus fave Brown, of S4 Bell street had re- norted that Ross picked his pocket of s1o. forfeited $500 bonds when he failed to appear for trial in the City court this morning. The man was locked up on a technical charge of breach,.of the peace, but furnished a cash bond.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
CONCLUDE 20 DAY ARNIIsTICE

London, June The Turkish na- tionaIist forces and the superior com mand of French troops occupying Cilicia, Asia Minor, have concluded a twenty day armstice which at it's expiration may be renewed, according to a Constantinople despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
STATE MOTOR LAW

Samuel Sherman. of New Jersey, driver of an automobile which struck a man in Milford yesterday afternoon, was arrested here by Officer Fischer, shortly after the accident and re- turned to Milford. Sherman is be- ing held under S2oO bonds on a charge of violating the state automo- bile law.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
ASK FORECLOSURE.

Foreclosure of a mortgage for S2,- 500 on a piece of land situated on Fisk Place. Fairfield, is asked in the action returned to the June term of the Superior Court.
 The plaintiff is Anna L. Foote of Andover and the defendant is Helen |B. DomonkoS of Fairfield.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
DRIVER TOOK CAR.

E. Jacobs, a jitney owner Of 620 Connecticut avenue. reported to the police last night that one of his driv- CTS took a machine early yesterday morning and failed to return the car. The matter is being investigated.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
SCHOOL GIRL ENJOYS FLIGHT.

Mary Louise MeKenna, who attends Ma aplewood school, was among those who made an airplane flight yesterday with her father. Maurice McKenna She is II years of age and one of the youngest of those who have made flights. J. z. Remsen was the pilot and the ship made 1,700 feet in the air. The school girl was overjoyed with her experience.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
SOVIET OPENS
 TRADING OFFICE

London, June As the first result of yesterdays meeting of Gregory Krassin, Russian Bolshevik minister of trade and commerce, with Premier Lloyd George and members of the British cabinet, the Soviet govern ment, according to the Evening Standard, has beeN granted permis- sion to open immediately a central trading office in London.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
CLAIMS S3,OOO DAMAGES.

Pasquale Feraco asks the Superior Court in action which was returned to the June term, to compel Elliott B. Wade, of this city, to convey to him a piece of property on Hillside avenue, which he claims he bought of Wade and on which he paid S25. The plaintiff also claims S3,000 dam
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
SOLD LIQUOR WITHOUT LICENSE.

Meriden, Conn.,, June John Raf- f!e was fined S100 and costs and sen- fenced to 10 days in jail today for a second offense of selling liquor with out a license in his saloon On Pratt street. Later Judge T. P. Dunne sus- pended the jail sentence upon Rallies agreement to close his place.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
SIGNS AGRICULTURAL BILL

Washington, June 1-President Wilson today signed the annual agri- culture appropriation bill which con- tinues in force the present cotton fu- lures contract under which trading c1, the cotton exchanges is carried on.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
$500 FOR SERVICES.

\ suit for $500 for services has been returned to the office of the Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, in which Antonio Palumo is plaintiff and Ste phen L. Kelley and Thomas L. Caskey doing business as the ridgeport and New Y ork Delivery Express company are defendants
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
GOVT APPEALS DISMISSED.

Washington. June 1-Government appeals in the federal antitrust suit against the Quaker Oats Co.,, were dismissed today by the Supreme Court on motion of the government.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
VIOLET WEAVER ESCAPES.

Violet Weaver of Bridgeport, who was recently committed to the State Scho ool for Girls, at East Lyme. Conn.,, has escaped from that institution, ac. cording to information received by the police today.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-04
ROBBED OF S23.

While sleeping in Horvat's garage in West avenue last night, Frank Or dien. of 4SO Gregory street, was rob- bed of s23, according to a report made to the police today.