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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
A. F. of L. Calls For Government Control
 Of Basic Industries

70 Denver, Colo, June 1S-The most by organized labor, calling for gov ernment ownership and control of the steel industry, the coal mines and all other basic industries, is demand ed by the railroad unions.
 Delegates of the railroad workers to the convention of the American Federation of Labor meeting in eau GUS last night, too action it was learn ed today, that binds them to stand as a unit behind a resolution provid- ing that the executive council of the Federation shall draft and publish a program of legislative action apply ing the principle of government own erShip and democratic control to all basic industries.
 There is intimation that the major ity of the resolutions committee head ed by James Duncan, first vice pres ident of the Federation and John F. Frye, editor of the Iron Moulders' Journal, which led the opposition to the Plumb plan last year do not look with favor on the provisions of the resolution. The railroad unions now threaten a fight in the convention that according to predictions, will parallel last years contest which resulted in an overwhelming victory for govern ment ownership and democratic con- trol of the railroads over the Comp CTS opposition. They again expect to have the support Of the coal miners who already have declared for the naturalization of the coal mines.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
2,5OO See
 $50 SLip Into Water
Bottle of Real Cham pagne Crashed Over Bow-Mrs. w. c. Es- mond is Sponsor.

In the presence of nearly g. 800 guests, the $50 was launched this morning at the plant of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company. Mrs. William C.. Esmond, wife of the naval architect of the plant, was sponsor and started the craft sliding off the ways by crash ing a real, genuine bottle of old time champagne across the bow.
 The $50 is the third of it's type to be launched, the S-4s and S-49 having taken to the water several weeks ago. The S-51, the last of its type and rep resenting the last undersea craft con- tract possessed by the Lake concern, is now under construction.
 Ideal weather and a. perfect day fa- vored the launching which was at- tended by one of the largest crowds that has yet been invited to similar affair. The Lincoln School drum corps furnished patriotic selections, and appropriately played ''The Star Spansled Banner" as the "Sub' slowly moved down the ways.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
W.K. Nolan IsCoingOut
 Of Business

A special interest attaches to the announcement oS William K. Nolan, shoe dealer at 1928 Main street, that he intends to surrender the lease of his store upon It's expiration a few weeks hence. MT. Nolan enjoys the distinction of being the oldest retail merchant, in point of service, now doing business on Main street, and probably the oldest in the city.
 The shoe business owned by Mr. Nolan and with which he has been associated since boyhood. was found ed by his fatheu, the late Malcolm Nolan, in 1856, when Water street was the principal retail district. All ter two or three removals It was taken to it's present location near the foot of Cannon street, in 1874. w. K. Nolan was taken into partner ship by his father in 1884, about two years before the death of the latter, and for the last thirty-four years has been proprietor and active manager of the establishment
 When the business was moved 10 its present site the principal drygooos stores-the modern department store was then unknown-was Hall & f}9ad, which later became the D. M. Reao Co.,, and from which an oH-shoot was the w. B. Hall Co.,, that In turn pe- came the nucleus of the present Which afterward became McCord, Copeland & Co.,, and was finally sue ceeded, many years ago, by Smith, Murray & Co; Birdsey & Morgan, w H. Fftzgeralds Mart and Gro well. Flint & Tomlinson. The prin- cipal clothiers were the Hub Cloth-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
nst Real
 Bootlegger
 Discovered

Three $50 fines, three nol1es and one nol1e on the payment of S25 were the dispositions made in seven liauor cases in the City court today. All or the offenders were arrested by the local police this week. and were charged with selling liquor without a license.
 Joseph Mondrezosld. of 66 Allen street who was of the cafe owners to pay a $50 fine, has gained the distinction of being the first gen. uine bootIegger in Bridgeport. When policemen visited Joe's place of bust- ness they found one quart of whiskey concealed in a boot under the bar. Joseph claimed that someone un- Rn"Tvn to him put the liquor In the boot. and Judge Frederic A. Bart lett remarked that the person in QJies- tion must have been a good samarf- tan Several witnesses who had tasted the nGuor, agreed thgt the samar'+9n II must have been very good indeed. Other Saloonkeepers who were fined $50 were Peter Kaviustus. of 7O9 Barnun avenue and Anthony Igulo- nowich, of 211 Railroad avenue.
 The case of Frank Drust. of 657 East Was shington avenue was nolled on the payment of S5.
 NOlles were entered in the cases of Mrs Mary Rarnowsky of 7O9 Barnum avenue; Sam Nussenfeldt, Of Water street and Adam Kowalskt, of Penn broke street,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Young Ellis
 Took Own Life

Stamford, June 1S-A young man who registered as Martin W. Ellis. Springfield, Mass, aged 30, at the Davenport hotel Thursday night, died at the Stamford hospital this fore noon, having taken a number of bf- chloride of mercury tablets from bottle of the tablets found in his room early today. He left a note addressed to his father. William Ellis, s45 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, N. r., who has been notified.
 Guests in nearby rooms heard the young man cry for help and found him suffering from the effect of the poison. He was rushed to the hos pital. He also left a note saying that he was a common person" and had suffered for ten years and had de- cided to end 1t all.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Zionist Commission
 Here Tomorrow and
 Reception Planned

After considerable effort on the part of the committee on arrange ments local Jews have succeeded in arranging to bring the Weizmann Zionist Commission to this city for the purpose of explaining the pro- gress which Is being made in the re- construction of Palestine as a nation al Jewish homeland. A reception and mass meeting has been arranged for tomorrow (Sunday) night at o'clock in the Lyric theater. So much en- thusiasm has been aroused among the Jewish people of Bridgeport of the prospect of being able to have an opportunity of getting first hand and Intimate information from this com mittee regarding plans and methods employed In the upbuilding Jewish state that 1t is said that almost the entire seating capacity of the theatef has already been disposed of.
 The six speakers are to be the fol- lowing prominent leaders in the Zionist movement M. NJ. Ussishkinl, chairman of the Zionists Commission in Palestinei pr. Schmarya Levine, member of the International Zionist Mossenscho, principal and director of the Hebrew University at Jaffa, Pales- tine: Israel Naiditch Of England, chairman of the board of directors of Keren Hayesod Palestine Foun- dation fund); Honorable Joseph Barondess a former commissioner of Education of New York; and Mau- rice Ruthenberg of New York who is at present chairman of tLe American Jewish Congress
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Are
 Investigating
 Theatre Fire

Police and fire department officials are today investigating the circum- SanceS surrounding a fire which prac- tically destroyed the South End the atre, 40 Railroad avenue, at an early hour this morning Flames were eating their way through the roof and walls of the building when the firemen arrived at 1:20 a. m., and the interior of the building was com plete1y gutted before the fire was ex- tinguished. Loss is estimated by the owner, Samuel Hoberman, at approx imately s15,O00.
 Chief Daniel E. Johnson, stated to- day that the origin of the fire has not yet been exactly determined. The building is a one-story frame struct- ure, and was blazing f1ercely when the fire fighters arrived. It is be- iieved that the flames started on the inside, and worked their way out through the roof before they were discovered.
 nue, owner of the theatre, said this morning, that he left the building at 10:15 o'clock last night and that ev- erything was in good order at that time- He has no idea of the origin of the blaze.
 Hoberman has informed the police that the door of the theatre has been found open on several occasions, and that he has had considerable trouble with a gang of men and boys who make that district a hangout.
 A new theatre is being constructed in Park avenue, short distance
 away from the South End theatre, at the present time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Accident At
 Perry s Curve

Shortly after noon today a New York car, en route to Maine, took the bad curve at Perry's corner. South port, a little too fast. and when a wheel caught in the car track the colored chauffeur lost control, the machine hit d pole and turned over. The driver received a badly cut leg, and his passenger. who evidently owned the ear, received a severe Hu-n on one leg. First aid was given the people by a nearby doctor. There were no arrests and they declined to give their names. he car was not seriously damaged and they were able to proceed.
 Earlier in the week a similar acci- dent occurred-at same location when two ladies driving a car from New Jersey to Maine came upon the dangerous corner too quick to realize the short turn and met a similar fate. Their car was damaged to a considerable extent but no arrests were made for it was thought they were driving with average care.
 The second accident of the week at this curve has shown the immediate need of a warning silent cop at this
 cation, and business men located at the vicinity of the accident have taken steps to request the town authorities to supply such equipment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Coroner Has Freed Bryant
 From Blame

Waldo Gerald Bryant, 590 Park place, did all that he could and used his best Judgment to avoid striking little Mary Novak, on May 2S. near the corner of South Park avenue and Gregory street. Coroner John J. Phelan makes this finding after a careful investigation covering two sessions at the court house and a personal visit to the scene where the little girl received injuries from which she died on June 8 at St. Vincent's hospital.
 Bryant was driving south on Park avenue about 12:45 on May 23; the pavement was quite slippery, when the little girl and a corSpanion start ed across the street from the left hand side. They apparently were not watching for cars so he sounded his horn several times.
 At the warning both girls started back to the east sidewalk, and then the little Novak girl for some un- accountable reason, changed her mind and dashed for the west walk Bryant applied his brakes, and swerved suddenly to the right, aim ing for a tree which he hoped would stop his car and avoid a contact with the child.
 The wet condition of parts of the street is believed to have prevented and the little child was struck, with such force, although not run over, she was terribly injured and all of her limbs broken
 She lived at 124 Columbia street, and it is understood that young Bry- ant, who has been extremely upset by the accident, has made certain that every possible thing was done for the injured child and every comfort pro- vided for her while in the hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18

British officials are preparing a. mass of information regarding the extent of gun running plots which will be sent to the United States un- officially for use by British secret ser vice agents now operating in that country. This information will be turned over to the U. S. government, also.
 The documents will contain such concise details that it is believed that the United States will be enabled to "bottle up" the underground arsenals which have kept the Irish republican army munitioned for months
 The whole thing has been brought to a head by the seizure of between 800 and 500 machine guns upon Q freight steamer at Hoboken just as she was about to sail for an Irish port.
 It is considered that the preseN case offers a legitimate opening Tor the British government to put into inc hands of the United States goV- ernment all the evidence of gun run ming and munitions smuggling that has been accumulated by Scotland Yard on both sides of the Atlantic
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Wellington Sought
 By States Prison
 For Eleven Years

After holding the man for over a week, the police learned yesterday that George Wellington, of 474 Sea view avenue, who was arrested on the complaint of six young girls, has been wanted for 16 years by the off cials of Wethersfield prison. Yelling ton, who is now 69 years old, was ar raigned in the City court this morn ing, and turned over to the prison authorities.
 According to information secured today, Wellington was sentenced to Wethersheld some time prior to 1905 on a seduction charge. The sentence was imposed in the Superior court of New Haven county. and the prisoner was released on parole in 1905. He violated the parole during 1905, and since that time has been wanted by the state.
 Wellington was taken into custody here, after numerous complaints had been made against him by six small girls living in the East Side. He has been held under s2,000 bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Fire Drives 8 antilles
 Into Street

Members of eight families residing in a tenement house at 139 Willard street, fled into the street clad only in their nightclothes at midnight last night, when a small fire broke out in the grocery store of Frank 1szzos, which is located on the first floor of the building.
 Bremen were summoned on alarms turned in from Boxes No. ell and 64, and had little difficulty in quenching the flames. Damage did not amount to more than s1OO, but dense clouds of smoke seeped through the floors and walls of the building and drove tenants helter skelter into the street.
 IsZzoS claims to have left the store a few minutes before the fire broke out last night, and is at a loss to know how the blaze started. He letf few matches. in the place, and it is possi- ble that these may have been ignited by rats or mice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
As
 To Legality Of Wedding

Norwa1k, June 1s.---Chester H1rst Morehead, z2. son of Dr. Frederick B. Morehead, wealthy Chicago res ident and pupil of the Carl A liar strom preparatory school here, eloped and was married early Thursday morning at the Pickwick Arms Inn at Greenwich to Miss Constance Camp bell Dennett, of 70 Park avenue, New York city, it was learned here today
 Young Morehead routed Assistant Town Clerk Daisy Miner of Greenwich out of bed at midnight Wednesday night and got a license in which he gave his age as 22 and that of Miss Dennet- as IT, At the Harstrom school here it is said the girl is but IT years of age, and the daughter of well known New York people.
 With their license the young couple hied to the Pickwick Inn where they summoned Justice of the Peace w.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Peppers Win From
 ! auntOn

Bridgeport High defeated Taunton High, champions of Massa chusetts, by 9 score of ? to 1 at Newfield Park. this morning. Gallagher twirled wonderful ball for the HiIltoppers, retiring 10 men via the strikeout route and passing only two. The visitors played an errorless game and outhit the Red and Black, 8 to g. Spencer twirled well for Taunton and struck out eight men.
 Gallagher only pitched four balls in the first inning, Matherson and McNally biting on the first and Hig- inbathon taking the second served. The game was slow and only one double play featured the contest, that happening in the fifth. Phillips played a Hal Chase game at first, ac- cepting 13 chances without a miss Higinbathon was hit by ball serv- ed by Spencer and was dazed for leave the game. Weldon was the only batter to be hit by a pitcher
 The Taunton second team is play ing Fall River in the final game of the Southern Massachusetts League today. > Todays contest was the last time that Captain Jack Maher, Louis Hill. Marty Ryan. Dick Weldon and Charlie Ruell, will be seen in a. high school uniform as they are members of the graduating class.
 The score by innings follows:
 RH E Bridgep't 11o0O % o .-2 5 o Taunton 0 0-1 4
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Ceremony Is To Join Two
 Big Fortunes

Chicago, June 1s-A simple cere- rnony this afternoon will mark the wedding of Miss Lolita Armour, only daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. Ogden Armour of the meat packing mon archy, and John J. Mitchell, Jr., son of the president of one of Chicago's largest banks. The wedding will unite two of Americas largest for tunes.
 a childhood romance, will be solemn ized in the long hall of the Armour Lake Forest residence, Melody Farm at D. m. following which there was to be a supper served on the lawn. The couple will spend a brief honey moon at Armour's summer camp at Long Lake, Mich
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Asks Wife
 Be Removed
 As Guardian

Stamford, June 1.-Two local physicians examined Frederick H. Emery, said to be a Scranton, Pa, millionaire, before his confinement in the sanitarium of Dr. J. H. Barnes here March 28, last, and pronounced him insane as a result of excessive use of alcohol and on April 26 fol- lowing the local Probate court which committed him, appointed his wife, Ida as conservator, it was stated here today.
 Advices from Scranton say that Mrs. Elizabeth Price. sister of Emery has brought action asking for the re- moval of Mrs Emery ancillary guardian of her husband. claiming that he is insane. Mrs. Emery was appointed under a S1OO,OOo bond as conservator of his estate in the local court, it was learned here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Cork Railway
 Closed Today

Dublin, June 1S-The Cork rail way in the "battle area'' of County Cork, was closed today by the Brit :sh military authorities.
 Three men were killed, two of them members of the Crown forces, when a detachment of 25 auxiliary police was attacked near Mill street. in County Cork. The policemen were a1nbuscaded and a land mine was ex- ploded.
 It is reported from London that the cabinet is empowering envoys to treat for peace with a joint Irish body representing both the north and the south.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18

King George and members of the royal family, the King and Queen of Spain, and scores of members of the mobility were numbered in the great assenblage that witnessed the match
 The teams will rest until next We'd nesday when the second match is scheduled. Should the Americans win they will recover the historic arlD as the competition is for the best two in three matches.
 The American teams attack was a strong one and the defense stood up well throughout the match, particu- larly the latter part, the British team being unable to score a goal after the fourth period. The British
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18

When the policemen gathered at St Vincent's hospital this morning. the crowd was so great that the men had to be stationed outside the in- stitution- It was the intention to make the tests on a group of five men at a time, but after the blood of the first three men had been tested. the others were dismissed An analysis of the blood was being made at noon today, and it is expected that one of the men will be chosen some time this afternoon. The blood tests were made by pr. H. R. DeLuca, staff physician at St Vincent's.
 In order that every possible step may be taken to save the wounded patrolmans life, pr. Charles H. Peck, a noted New York specialist has been summoned to Bridgeport and will perform the operation The action
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Plan Reception
 For Bannigan

A reception to the new national vice commander of the American Legion, Captain Thomas J. Branni- gan, of Bridgeport, is planned upon his return to Hartford, where he is temporarily residing. Captain Bran ligan had been in Indianapolis, where his election took place, but is now in Utica, N. Y, his former home, where he is spending a few days. Hart ford legionnaireS and former as sociates are planning a rousing re- ception to the new national officer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Iiffeni and Gala Charged
 With Murder

Cleveland June 1S-True bills were returned this morning by the Cuya- hoga County grand jury charging murder in the first degree against Salvatore Gala, arrested yesterday near Buffalo and held there pending extradition, and Eittora Tiffeh as the actual murderers of Daniel F. Kaber, wealthy Lakewood publisher, with whose murder kaber's widow step daughter. mother-in-law and another woman are already charged
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
Oppose
 "Blue" Sunday

Meriden. June 1S-The state Aerie of the NFraternal Order of Eagles closed their annual convention here today with a parade and outing at Starlight park.
 By adoption of a resolution propos- ed amendment to the Federal conSti- tutton providing for Blue Sunday.
 The State Aerie also voted to take up with the Grand Aerie the advisa- bility of establishing home for children of deceased Eagles.
 Waterbury was chosen for the next annual convention.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18

Fourteen lodges and .encampments of Odd Fellows will take part in the annual memorial service of the Inde- pendent Order of odd Fellows in the High School auditorium tomorrow night An appropriate program has been arranged to fittingly honor the memory of the departed brothers. During the year 40 answered the final call.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18

quartet's best period was the third. Major Barrett and Lieut.. Colonel Tomklnscn, both scoring goals in this chukker. Tomlinson also scored the two other British goals.
 J. Watson Webb, No. 8 and Thos. c. Hitchcock, Jr-, No. ?, did most of the scoring for the American team, the former making five goals and the latter four. Devereux Milburn, captain and back, and Louis Stoddard, No. 1, each scored one goal.
 After the British team had drawn close to the American four in the fourth period, at the end of which the total was five to four, the Amer
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
MOTORISTS PAY FINES.

Three local automobilists who were arrested a few days ago for operating their machines while under the influ- ence of liquor, paid fines in the City court today. John Wyllie and Jo- seph DeFelice were fined $50 and jitney costs apiece and John Rohm Jr., a jitneyman of 109 Park terrace paid a fine of S25 and costs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
CORONER IN STAMFORD.

Coroner John J. Phelan will this afternoon conduct an examination in Stamford to ascertain the cause of an elevator accident in the Erskin & Danforth factory in Stamford that caused the death on June II in Stam- ford hospital of George W. Clark. the operator of the lift, who was horribly crushed when the mechanism went wrong causing the elevator to fall to the bottom of the shaft
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-18
52 PatrOlmen Offer Blood To
 Save Tierney
Noted NeW York Surgeon Summoned to Perform Transfusion- Members of Department Sub scribe 1000 Reward for Apprehension of Man Who Shot Offcer-Tierney Still in Critical Con- ditiOn.

Called upon last night submit a prelm- blood transfusion which will probably be perform ed upon Parolman Thomas A. Terney hospi tai today, 52 comprising headquarters Paoons and Third Precinct Platoon volunteered effort their fellow officers number greatly increased when other patromen this morning, and at A. M today practically department volunteered work