The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-05
Bridgeport  | Briefs

Twenty-three soldiers were killed in a clash with workers at the San Gregorio nitrate plant, in Antofag- asta, Province of Chile; Daniel Jones. administrator of the plant, is reported dead
 William Penn Snyder. one of the largest manufacturers of pig iron m the United States. and founder of w. P Snyder Iron & Ore Co.,, Pittsburgh, died at his home at that city, agd 6l vars.
 A census of all liquar in possession of wholesale druggists in all parts Of thee ountry has been ordered by Fro g,ibftipn Commissioner Kramer 10 determine how long the present ban against withdrawals snail remain in force.
 Demetrios Gounaris. Minister of War, has been asked to form new Cabinet for Greece.
 The Globe, London's o1dst after nooh newspaper, closes down today, having been purchased by the fall Mall Gazett, with which it will be merged. Two other London news papers, hit by the price of newsprlnt, are reported for sale.
 
 No civilian shall be employed by any branch or agency of the War De- partment of the army unless for work which cannot be done by commission ed officers, Secretary Baker stated Ill an order issued today.
 The United States Lawn Tennis Association will hold its fortieth con vpntfou in New York today. The award Of the national championship tournaments will be made at this session.,
 yAmrfcan Army arronautical engin- neer1 are designing a great dirigible capable of ascending 30,0!0 feet in the air It is somewhat similar to the German Zeppelin L-7z, which was capable of fling around the world.
 Reports that Sir Auckland Geddes, British Ambassador to the United States, now in London for conference with Premier Lloyd George, is in disagreement with the government, were denied by the Daily Express.
 King George is about to transfer his racing stable to the Prince of Wales, whose principal rider will be Jockey Carmody, an American. who wont to England in 1920,
 
 the nomination of Melvin H. Cou1- ston, of New York, to be commissioner of patents.
 J. Russell Kennedy, head of the Kokuskaii News Agency of Japan, declared in an address at San Fran E.cisco that Japan desires more than anything else to maintain friendly re- lations with the United States. {: Detroit Circuit Court issued an or {, der restraining the municipal railway 1 from crossing rails of Detroit United Railway Co.
 ] The estate of Samuel H. Wheeler, who died a short time ago, is valued 1 filed recently in the Fairfield Probate Court.
 Bridgeport aldermen may be out ! of luck on their. salaries next year The Board of Apportionment has sc far completely ignored the requisi- ktion made by City Auditor Heating Efor this purpose.
 ~ Rabbi Stephen s. Wise of New York city will speak at the United tChurch Forum tomorrow night or kthe topic. What Does the Jew Be lieve About Jesus?"
 One of the largest crowds that eve damned it's way into the Casino Il State street, attended the concert ant ball held last night under the au I.spices of the Firemen's Sick Beneh Association. The minstrel show wa presented in real professional style and dancing. was /enjoyed by thos l who had the patience to wait unti the hall could be cleared.
 Mrs. Max Cohen, 4S, of TT Jame street, suffered an attack of hear disease while attending last night
 performance at the Lyric theatre and died before medical aid coul reach her. The deceased was a siste of Louis M. Sagal, general represent ative of s. z. Poli, and of Mrs. L. F Schwartz, of Bridgeport. She is sur vived by her husband. Max Coher Funeral services will be held fror the late home this afternoon and in erment will be in Eintracht cemeter!
 Joseph Mulvihill, local sporting ma who recently became involved wit the governmen and Jacob Levy, pro E lprietor of the Compo Inn, declare last night that Levy drew 2O,OcO ga lions of whiskey from bond and neve eral authorities. Mulvihill will al |. pear before a. Federal grand jury New Haven, February 23, at )whic time he will be given a. chance
  At an organization meeting of tf master builders of Connecticut. hel <. yesterday in Waterbury, John E Schwartz, Jr.. of Bridgeport, W. elected a member of the board of d
 rectors. The wage question was or
 of ti1e most important matters COT .sidered. and it was the general con
 census that & 20 per cent reductdo
 in wages will be necessary to st. ,bilize building work.
 s The Board of Charities handle
 1888 applications Ssr relief duri1
 the month of January.
 Motion picture theatre proprieto
 from all parts of the state<wiH me
 in New Haven, Tuesday, at wiait
 time they will protest against 1egisl
 ton affecting the Sunday openil
 question: censorship and addition
 rfaxation upon patrons. A large nur
 Der of Bridgeport theatre men W
 attend the meeting.