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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
POLICE MAY HAVE
 NEW EVIDENCE FOR
 MRS. MOTIFS TRIAL

With practically the same cold, hard facts in their possession that sent Elwood B. Wade to the gallows for the murder of George B. Mott, the police are ready to present their eyi- dence in 1he trial of Mrs. Ethel Hut chins Mott. widow of the murdered man, who tomorrow will face Judge William NJ Maltbie and a, jury in the Criminal Superior court on charge of first degree murder. Attorneys for Elwood Wade were unable to break down the clinching story of the police told in the same court room last Jan uary, and it remains to be seen whether the accused wOman's counsel will fare better or worse.
 The list of police witnesses in the Wade trial was a long one and the same policemen and detectives who testified at that time will proba ably be placed on the stand. Among the most important police witnesses are Supt. Patrick Flanagan, Capt. John Began, of the Detective Bureau, De tective Sergeant Frederick Derrick. who arrested both Johnston and Wade, Detective Sergeant J. Seery, Der of other officers who assisted in the search for Nott's body.
 Supt. Flanagan said today, that all cerned, is now at hand, and the de- present its evidence and witnesses. As in the Wade trial, some evidence of a surprising nature which was not brought out during the coroner's in- quest, may be put forward by the po-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
Asserts Japan No1U Dickering
 WIth SoUiets

RevaI, May 23-Japan has been negotiating with the Moscow Soviet for several weeks in an effort to se- cure control of Kamchatka and has even offered to withdraw Japanese troops from V1adivostok as a price for the concession, according to state ment made here today by Washing ton D. Vanderlip of Los Angeles, Cal, head of the American syndicate which has secured rich commercial interests in Russia MT. VanderIp said this in formation had been given to him by George Tchitcherin, commisar for foreign affairs in the Bolsheviki gov ernment at Moscow The Soviet, ac- cording to this information, rebuffed the Japanese overtures.
 For month Japan has been nego- tiating with Moscow upon this ques- tion,' said MT. Vanderlip. Japan offered to evacuate all the Vladivostok territory if Russia would give her con trol of Kamchatka. M. Tchitcherin's s reply was You will evacuate Vladi- vosto but you will never possess kamchatka'."
 MT. Vanderlpi said he had notified American Consul Albercnt at Reval of the situation and had asked the con- sul to notify Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
SEVEN BROKE
 MOTOR LAWS

Reckless driving, speeding, inn proper headlights, open muff1ers and other violation of the automobile laws brought about the arrest of seven drivers in Bridgeport over the week end. All appeared in the City court today, and their cases were disposed of by Judge Frederick 4. Bartlett
 Edward Carlson, of 1900 Fairfield avenue, put in a lively afternoon, yesterday, racing motorcycles, trying to get away from a traffic officer and arguing with said traffic officer and divers state policemen Carlson, ac- cording to Patrolman William Buck ley entered an impromptu race against Joseph G. Clancy, of S44 East Main street, a motorcyclist, in Fair field avenue. Buckley entered his ma chine in the speed derby, and over hauled both drivers at Fairfield ave nue and Brew1Jter street. While the of ficer was writing Clancy'S name on a summons, Carlson dashed up Brew ster sreet on the second lap The race was reeled off along Kings highway and back to the Post road as far as Westport, where the traffic man finally managed to overhaul the automobile. Carlson is said to have put up an argument about coming back to Bridgeport, but he denied this in court today. He told Judge Bartlett that he was on his way to a church party in Georsetown, and did not know that the policeman wanted him to stop.
 Judge Bartlett imposed a fine of $50 and costs upon Carlson, and CIancy's case was nolled on the pay ment of costs
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
STATE GUARD ON
 DUTY IN ALBANY

Albany, N. Y, May 23-WIth the state police in entire control of the trolley situation in this city, cars of the United Traction Company manned by non-union crews were operated over most of the cOmpany's lines to- day. More than 200 state troopers were on duty and 50 additional men. it was announced at headquarters of he troopers in the state armory were being rushed here from all parts of the state The local police today renewed their crusade against opera tors of motor buses, which since the strike was called have been compet- ing against the trolley company and carrying far more passengers.
 A score of more arrests were made at a time when workers were on their way to places of employTn ent- By 8 a. most of the operators of the motor buses had been arrested and their cars stripped of their license plates, which are held as evidence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
SUMMERLIN HAS
 GONE ID MEXICO

Washington, May 23-George T. Summerlin, counsellor of the Ameri- can embassy at Mexico City left last night for Mexico City, the State De- partment announced today
 Summerlin. it was learned, carried with him a communication for Presi- dent Obregon. which outlines the tentative policy of the Harding ad- rninistration towards Mexico. State Department officials refused today to state that q formal communication had been addressed to Obregon but it was learned that Summerlin carries a statement of policy. which while in complete and not final, win give the Mexican president fair outline of the attitude of the present adminis- '-ation.
 The State Department has reached a decision with regard to a Mexican policy. it was announced today but 1t is not yet in such shape that any statement can be made of the policy of the administration
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
STATE POLICE ARE STILL WORKING ON
 HADDAM MYSTERY

Haddan. May 23.-Captain Robert Hurley of the state police is still working on the collection of evidence relating to the death of Dennis La Due, the French Canadian farmland, whose charred remains were found beneath the pyre of Brush in the woods adjacent to the affirm of Emil constable held in EIaddam jail on suS- picion of having caused not only La Dues death a month ago but the deaths of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Ball and their son Jacob, found burned in the ruins of their shack ad Joining the Scbutte farm in 1915.
 It was announced today that the inquest into the death of La Due would not be held by Coroner Ste phen B. Davis of Middletown until probably next week, when the state police and county authorities have pieced together the mass of accusa- tions and evidene in the case, which they declare points strongly to
 Before the inquest Captain Hurley expects to face Schutte with the evil dence against him and demand his explanation of the accusations ments of his own sons. who caused his arrest on the charge of attempt to kill his wife wh om he chased from their home last week with a revolver.
 Members of the Schutte family continue mute to the questions of newspaper men and the state and county officers are guarding what ever evidence they have gleaned in the chain of gruesome tragedies with scrupulous care. Schutte is held un- der s1O,e0o ban with coroner's war rants ready to serve if he attempts to get bonds. He spends much of his woods adjacent to the farm of Emil ings on paper, the nature of them being withheld by his keepers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
(By The A. Pl

(By The A P.)
 Hoylake, Eng, May 23.-Amerfca was victorious in the initial contest of the English amateur golf champion ship tournament here today when Bobby" Jones of Atlanta beat c. C. Manford of Luffness New, in the open ing round 3 and 2.
 Jones starred brilliantly, driving down the middle of the course while Manford pulled into the rough. Fol- lowing the fine iron shot to within a yard and g. half of the pin, Jones took the first hole 3 to ,.
 At the second hole Manford sank a yard putt and, evened the contest by taking the hole. 3 to f. He SCOT ed at the third, making a five yard putt and taking the hole in four to five.
 The fourth, which is a hole of only 155 yards but well guarded from the tee, proved a trap Medford went in- to a ditch on the right and Jones into q bunker before the green. Both put their second shots on the green and both missed long butts to halve the hole in four.
 Jones' tee shot at the fifth hole ran into a hummock and he dUffed the second He succeeded, however, m chipping his third shot three yards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
.ENDEAV0R TO END BUSINESS
 BY JUNE 1

Leaders in both branches of the General Assembly are directing their energies towards a cleanup of all calander business by June 1. Legis- Iators plan a recess until June z, be- fore final adjournment Lengthy sessions will now be in force until a week from Wednesday.
 To speed by legislative deliberation and action, the house will convene one hour earlier, beginning tomor- TOW. The Senate is expected to fol- low suit, and afternoon sessions will probably be in order.
 Several important measures are scheduled for hearings and action to- morrow, with the strikes and lockout bill heading the list The state po- lice bill will also come up tomorrow, while the prohibition enforcement measures and the general budget bill will make their appearance later in the week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
BRITISH TROOPS TO
 SILESIA
Berlin Reports English Sol diers Fighting Side By Side With German Volun- teerS.

London, May 23-T h e British War Office has or dered four battalions of in fantry to proceed immediate ly from the Rhineland of Germany to Upper Silesia, it was officially announced this afternoon.
 Berlin, May 2s-German volun
 teers and British troops fought side by side in battle near Annaberg, in Upper Silesia, in which the Polish in- surgents were defeated, said dis patches from Beuthen today. The AngIo-German forces combined in storm attack, capturing a strateSical- ly important height from the Poles. Three field guns were taken by the British and German troops.
 Paris, May 23-By the Associated Press)-The allied high commission in Upper Silesia has sent delegations to intervene with both the Germans and the Poles and endeaVor to obtain the cessat tion of all military opera tions in that territory, according to French official despatches today.
 Each of the delegations is compos-
  Britain and Italy.
 In French circles the situation is regarded as most grave, following the German attack aginst the Polish lines. The Poles according to French in formation, retired, leaving the inn portant Annaiberg position in the hands of the German volunteer corps This corps, the French de- spatcheS say, was recruited largely in Hamburg and Wuerttenrber with only a small proportion of SleSdans in it.
 The German attack although re- garded- as very serious, IS not conSld- cred in French official circles as a caSuS be1h, as 1t was carried out by irregular forces It is thought here from information received from Op- peIn that the German officials are teers. if they are not actually encour-- aging it, but confidence is expressed fn the good faith of Chancellor Wirth, who is regarded as sincerely endeav- bring to prevent trouble.
 The allied representatives in Ser lin will call on Dr. Wirth today and ask him to close the Silesian frontier and take all possible steps to prevent int edvention by other volunteer
 If the Poles attempt counter at tack against the German volunteers it means war" was the omin ous Gen. von HuelZen, commander of the German free corps which was formed to fight the Polish insurgents in Up- per Silesia-
 Adv1ces from Krappitz said the | officers of the free corps were in a | auandry whether to advance against | the insurgents or hold the positions l they already occupy. The officers 1 had previously announced that they | could not restrain their men and that | an attack would be made in a few | days regardless of the wishes of the l Berlin government
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
REPORT OF
 REVOLUTION
 IN PORTUGAL

London, May 23.-RevoIution has broken out in Portugal and the gov ernment of Premier Machado has been overturned, according to advices received here today.
 Army officers have arrested all the members of the Portuguese ministry. compelling them to resign, said a Lisbon dispatch to the Daily Mail.
 Little news has penetrated the Portuguese frontier, but it is reliably reported that Monarchists are sup porting the military junta in the movement against the government
 No official advices bearing upon the Portuguese situation had been re- ceived here at the time this dispatch was written.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
America Victorious
 h First Contest
 For Championship

from the pin and haIved the hole in D. He took the sixth to ,, landing on the green with his second shot while Manford went into d bunker.
 Jones' second shot at the seventh hole was almost dead but he missed his putt and halved the hole in four. The eighth was halved in five.
 Manfred missed a short putt and lost the ninth. , to 4, Jones turning one up, having gone out in 38 to his opponents 40.
 The tenth was halved in four but Jones became ? up at the eleventh. when Manford's long putt ran eight feet past the hole The British player however, got the hole back at the twelfth where Jones played a weak niblick shot on the fairwy which stopped 35 yards short. The thir- .eenth and fourteenth holes were balved. Jones being lucky at the four teenth where Manford's putt knocked his opponents ball two feet nearer the hole, Jones getting down five foot putt.
 The American player became two up again at the fifteenth. where he was on the green with Nanford short. Jones then took the sixteenth and the match
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
ARE SEARCHING FOR
 SUICIDES FAMILY

Local authorities are searching for the son and daughter of Walter Sher- ron, of 345 Warren street, who com mitted suicide by inhalins gas last Friday. A brother of the dead man came here from South Norwalk yes terday, and told the police that he had not seen Walter in 20 years. He did not wish to take charge of the re- mains, but said that the deceased had a son and daughterf1 who when last heard from were living with Mrs Jennie McNally, in New Bedford Mass. It is believed that the son is now in the navy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
MAY FORM NEW RULES
 FOR BUSES

Recornm endations to be proposed to the Public Utilities Commission by the Board of Aldermen relative to the regulation of iitney traffic in Bridge port will include restrictions in the number of buses on certain routes, continuation of all suburban routes, regulations for the general sanitation and cleanliness of buses, and for schedules. lares, speed and continuity of service.... ..
 The recommendations will be in corporated in the report of the Ordinance committee to be presented the council at the special session to- night by Chairman Ralph T Beers. Another recommendation will author ize City Attorney William H. Com1ey to petition the Public Utilities Com mission for a hearing on the recom-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
Ex-AFFINITY
 WAS READY TO
 KILL STILLMAN

finity of James A. Stillman whom he had spurned, went to the National City Bank to shoot him while the fla nous divorce suit sensation was at its zenith it was disclosed today. Equip ped with a revolver, this new "wom- an of mystery tried to gain access to his office in the bank of which Still man was then president. This woman then volunteered to testify on behalf of Mrs. Tiff Potter Stillman, and it was this that prompted the muld-mil- lionaire ex-banker's sudden decision to the the tune of an annuity of more than $S0,000 for his wife
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
HARDING
 HONORS
 HEROES
Says Solemnly As He Dec- crates Flag Draped Casket, ''It Must Not Be Again
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
 New York, May 23-"It must not be again!"
 :. With these solemn words, President Harding today laid a wreath on the coffin of the first American soldier to die on German soil, at a funeral ceremony for five thousand war dead at the army piers in Hoboken.
 H:s voice husky and his eyes brimmed with tears, the president gazcd at the rows and rows of coffins. Then he said:
 "One hundred thousand sorrows are touching my heart It must not be again God grant that it will not he!
 T do not pretend that the millen- nIal days have come and that there nation so powerful that none will dare to provoke it's wrath
 Then, n the great army shed on the shores of the Hudson with it's stark, whiteWaShed walls, there fell a silence profound and deep. Mrs Harding could be seen weeping softly as she looked upon the fiag-drapeG collins of those who had given their all for their country. Then the pres ident continued:
 ''The public will never forget the sacrices these men have made whether they lie in the soil of the homeland or the crimson soil of the battlefield"
 When the President had finished his brief address he stepped forward, stopped in front of the coffin that had been selected to symbolize the army of dead surrounding him and laid up- on it his wreath of roses and orchids
 On the coffin decorated by Presi- dential hand was a plate chronicling the fact that Joseph Guyton of Evart Mich, a private in Company I of the 126th U- $. Infantry had given his life for his country on May A, 1918 in the Wildwilder sector in AlSace.
 After the crmony, President Hard ing, accompanied by Mrs. Harding. several senators and their wives and
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
MANY KILLED N
 SERIOUS RIOTS
 AT ALEXANDRZA

it is feared that some persons were burned to death.
 Residents fled to the GovernogR place, seeking the protection of troops from the infuriated natives
 An outbreak had occurred at Cairo on Friday
 British troops were rushed to Alex andria to restore order and armored cars were put at the disposal of the Egyptian police.
 A special dispatch from Cairo to the Evening News said that a state approaching anarchy prevailed at Alexandria and that firing was con- tinnous- Many shops were footed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
AUTO HITS GIRL
 BREAKS HER LEGS

Margaret Novak, age ,, of 1O4 Columbus Place was struck by an automobile driven by ". G. Bryant of 390 Park avenue, son of Mir. and Mrs. ". c. Bryant of Park avenue, at cor ner of Park avenue and Gregory street, shortly after noon today The ambulance was summoned and Dr. B. J. Coyle of the Emergency hos pitaI found the child to be suffering fractures of both legs and possible internal injuries. She was removed to St. Vincent's hospital and is report ed to be in 2 critical condition. The driver of the car was not held
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
OFFICIAL INQUIRY
 INTO MUTINY

London. May 23-An official inquiry was opened today into the mutinous outbreak of a battalion of Inniskilling Fusiliers at Aveley, in Essex, on Sun day. when two public houses were raided and many pedestrians were forcibly held up.
 Two hundred men were involved in the disorders. They broke camp and had caused much damage, meanwhile terrorizing the district. before they were rounded up by other troops and escorted to their cantonments, under an armed guard.
 A number of motorists were held up by the soldiers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
ATTY, LAvERY STRICKEN WITH
 APPENDICITIS

United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery underwent an operation for acute appendicitis this morning at St Vincent's hospital. Dr. J. F. Shea performed the operation and from latest reports the operation was suc- cessfuI and MT Lavery resting com forta.bly.
 dealer of Bridgeport, who also under went an operation recently for the same aiiment, is reported to be much improved.
 Report has it that Nj. T. Cannon of J ohm street. is again seriously i'll
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
DETAIL POLICE TO
 FUNERAL
Court Officials Going For ward With Preparedness For Trial of Mrs. Mott.

Apprehensive of possible disturbances among tn e crowds of curiosity seekers, a detail of plain clothesmen were assigned by Superin- tendent of Police Flanagan to attend the funeral ser vices of Elwood B. Wade this afternoon. Police Ser geant Cody is ill command of the detail which is stationed at the Wade parental home, 13O Hillside avenue.
 The usual crowd of morbid specta- tors were assembled near the home early this afternoon, while others had out the morning. The police are al- lowing no one to tarry. however, and everyone in the vicinity is kept con stantly on the move
 While the funeral services were be- ing held for Wade, preparations were being completed by court officials and counsel for the trial of Ethel M. Nott. Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock she WILL lace JuQSe "lIlIdIIl M. hdlIDle, to commence her fight for life in Superior Criminal court.
 With Wade she was held, charged with the murder of her husband. Ed ward Johnston. called ''Weak-mind- ed," is also he\ for the the same crime. but it is exceedingly unlikely that he will be placed on trial until ehe states case against Mrs. Mott is finally disposed Of.
 The 125 warrants served summon ing men for jury duty, drew every available man. Because of the un- precadented interest aroused in this, Bridgeport worst murder in years, many have formed an opinion, which
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23

London, May 23 Serious riotinE has broken out at Alexandria, Egypt, and the British troops are repor ed to have occupied the city. said an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Cairo today.
 The riots followed circulation of a report that a Greek had killed a na- tive Attacks were begun against Europeans and it was reported that many residents of the European Quar.er were killed - Ambu1ances were busy all night long carrying the wounded to his- pitfalls.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
MORE CONFERENCES
 ON MARINE STRIKE

New York, May 2S-Steamship of ffciaIs today were in Washington for further conferences with Secretary Of Labor Davis looking to a settlement with the marine workers
 Conferences he-e yesterday be- tween Secretary is and officials of both the owners and workers were believed 10 have brought the two fac lions little nearer an agreement than before, although no official statemen was made. The labor secretary re- turned xo Washintgoa Last night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
BATTLING KUNz
 UNDER ARREST

Norwalk, May 23-Battling Kunz former state lightweight cham pion. was arraigned in court here today charged with cutting down a tree in front of his new home contrary to orders of the city street commissioner. Mayor Jeremiah Donovan, who was a witness declared that Kunz told him to seek a warmer climate when he cautioned him against felling the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
HELD IN se.ooO BONDS.

New Haven, May 23-John F. Kiely, alias Stranz. 26. and Harold J. Stanford. 21, were held until Thurs day in the police court today under bonds of s2,0O0, charged with theft. The police recovered several thous- and dollars worth of cash and goods. alleged to have been stolen in recent local burglaries, in the home of the men arrested. The men were caught Saturday night stealing a barrel of wine from the cellar of Michael Dor sey at 195 Co1umbus avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
MILITARY FUNERAL.

Meriden, May 23.-A military fu- neral was conducted here today for Emil J. Trottier, son of Joseph L. Trot,ier. q member of Comp B. 321st Machine Gun Battalion. whose body was shipped heer from Fra nee where he died September 21, 1928. Children sang aJ the mass :n St. Law renee church.