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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Lehman Is Fined $2OO

Found guilty of keeping liquor with intent to sell, Otto Eehmann, proprie- tor of Lehmann'S Shore house, 197 Seaview avenue was fined $200 and given a suspended jail sentence of 10 days, when arraigned before Judge William B. Boardman in the City Court to-day. William Person, of .152 BeardSley court, a waiter in the Shore House was fined s75 on a. simi- lar charge Both cases were appeal ed through EX-Judge Frederic A. Bartlett, who represented Lehman and Person.
 One of the policemen who particf- pated in the raid at IehmannS estab- HShment about a week ago, testified that two glasses of whiskey were found under the bar. The officer did not see anyone served with a drink but he did notice three glasses half filled with ginger ale and ice. stand ing on tray at the end of the bar.
 The hearing this morning was en- Iivened a. bit when Assistant ProSecu- tor Vincent L. Heating questioned Person, the waiter. as to the manner in which ginger ale highballs are made. Person wasn't dead sure, but he guessed freely and gave a final guess that ginger ale. whiskey and ice constituted the ingredientSe. of the forbidden ball
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Pershing
 Returns Torrance
Cruisers Escort H i s Liner Into Havre - Great Crowds L in e Quay To Greet Him.

Havre, Sept. 21.-(By The A. P.)-General John J. Pershing, Commander of American ar mics during the great war, re- turned to France to-day. The iner-Paris, on which General Pershing crossed the Atlantic, was escorted into the port of Havre this morning by the French battle cruisers Stras- oourg and Metz, ten torpe- 10 boats and ten destroyers.
 The general stood on the bridge of the Paris as guest of Captain Maurrar of the liner, and received a noisy and enthusiastic welcome as the vessel steamed up the roads.
 Every craft in the harbor, from fishing smacks to pa1atia1 liners, dip- ped their flags and sounded their sirens, while the batteries on Cape De Heve boomed salute of 21. guns, td which the escorting cruisers respond ed.
 The French squadron met the Paris sixty miles out. A thick fog prevail ed, and the liner was picked up by means of wireless messages, the III WlIn the course or the liner and following it by dead reckoning until sunrise when the fog lifted.
 Marshal Franchet D'Esperey and a numerous staff, and Colonel T. Bent ley Mott, military attachee at the American embassy in Paris, went down the roads in a French line pilot boat to meet the general.
 A regiment of infantry lined the quay and a great crowd cheered en- Enthusiastically as General Pershing landed He was presented with a bouquet of American beauties by a delegation of school children, and was welcomed in the name of the city by Mayor Meyer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21

Further evidence of a gigan- tic real estate movement in the business district of Bridgeport came to light to-day when it be- came known that Frank D. Bell of Meigs & Co.,, had secured an option on the famous Beach property adjoining the Meigs Building on Fairfield avenue. The reported cash considera- ton is $5OO,OOO.
 Current reports of a proposed ex- pansion of Meigs & Co. along Fairfield avenue, are without foundation, and rom renaole sources originates the report that Marcus Loewe, nationally known theatrical magnate, is nego- tiating to secure the site as the lo- cation here for one of his theatres.
 MT. Bell, it is said, is acting in the matter for the Loewe interests, who have already arranged for the first and second mortgages and who have practically decided to take over the property.
 The property in question is owned by Samuel w. Beach and Francis E. Beach, of Long Hill. It has been in the Beach family since 1885, and in past years countless offers have been refused to either sell or lease the property.
 The land adjoins the Meigs build ing on Fairfield avenue, and extends as far back as Keenan's livery. sta bIe. It includes Nos. 13S (Myer's barber shop); No. 14o (Simones news store); No. 142 (Tassinaris confectionery store); No. IA Gnzer- ra's shoe repair shop): No. 14S GRoy- al Lunch), and 150 (Keenan's livery stable). It has frontage of 1Ge feet on Fairfield avenue, and III feNR in the rear on Elm street.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Sherman Is In New York;
 Slips Police

New York, Sept. Howell Sher- man. an actor, who is wanted by Dis trict Attorney Brady of San Fran l. cisco in connection with the case 5 against Roscoe Arbuckle, today left a train at Harmon, N. Y., when on { the way to New York and vanished E in an automobile with a red haired woman. This information was given to a representative of District At torney Swann's office when he went to the Grand Central Station here to meet the Twentieth Century Limited { from Chicago and detain Sherman, as requested in telegram from District Attorney Brady.
 San Francisco, Sept. 21-As pre- parations were completed today bys both state and defense for the pre- lirninary hearing tomorrow afternoon, of Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle, on as charge. of having murdered beautiful $ Virginia Rappe, it became increasing ly evident that on medical testimony, may rest the film comedian's fate.
 The medcial aspects of the case may occupy the entire initial session of the hearing before Police Judge Sylvian Lazarus Seven witnesses have been summoned for the first session, but it was admitted today that probably nots more than the three can be heard.
 Indications of the emphasis to be laid on the medical evidence were to be found to-day in announcement
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Renewed Hopes For
 Conference

London, Sept. 21-Reports that Eamonn De Valera make further concessions to Premier Lloyd George led to renewed hopes today that the Irish peace conference may be ar ranged, possibly within the next week chief secretary for Ireland, has gone to Gairloch, Scotland, to consult with the Premier and other members of the cabinet were in consultation with Lloyd George either personally or by telegraph. It is evident that the Premier is marshalling his forces with the view to presenting a solid front health has improved and he is now able to devote his full attention to the Irish peace problem.
 According to information received in Downing street, Premier Lloyd George decided not to accept the sole responsibility for sending another note to De Valera, but summon prove the communication. It is ex- pected here that the Premier's mess age may be sent to Dublin within 24 hours. Downing street officials fore cast that the Premier would reiterate his demand for abandonment of the Sim Fein contentious for a repub- lie.
 Belfast, Sept 21.-Two civilians were wounded in another outbreak of disorders in this city during the night. Shooting occurred in two districts of the city, but the trouble was Quelled by policemen and sol diers.
 The firing centered in the districts about Bryson and York streets. Ar mored cars patrolied the streets, while policemen searched the houses for arms.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
To
 RecOnvene
 At Midday

washington, Sept. 21.- Congress is to reconvene at noon today after a recess which began August 24 Under & gentIeman's agreement in the iouSe, however, that body is to begin immediately a series of three dav re- cesses until October while the Sen ate goes ahead at full speed on tax revision, the ratification of peace treaties with Germany, Austria ard Hungary, and with a number of other important measures including the anh-beer, railroad debt funding, allied debt refunding and Panama Canal tolls bills.
 Presentation to the Senate of the peace treaties and possibly of the revenue bill was expected to be the principal events today, although there was possibility that only a perfume tory session would be held and busi- ness put over until tomorrow The tax measure was to be reported out by the finance committee and the peace treaties were to be transmitted with a brief note by President Harding
 Indications were that both the rev. enue bill and the peace treaties might be considered virtually simul- progress is expected with the former but a hard fight is said to be in pros- pect against the treaties by Senator Borah, of Idaho, and a few other Re publicans and some Democrats, be- cause of their opposition to what they consider European entangIe- ments-
 Because of the enforced absence, beginning in November, of Senator Lodge as a delegate to the armaments conference, it is expected that actual leadership may develop during that period on the Republican whip in the Senate, Senator Curtis of Kansas,
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Jerry Gives Activities Of
 Women Slap

Norwalk, Sept. 21-Speaking in support of a motion of Councilman Brotherton, at meeting of the local Common Council last night, appoint ing a committee to ask the State Pub lie Utilities Commission to come to Norwalk for a rehearing on the local jitney situation, Mayor Jeremiah Donovan, Democrat, attacked the To- cal prosecutors, the Republican legis- Lure and the trolley interests, imply ing in his speech that the arrest of jitneymen was a political move.
 ''The rich lawbreakers are never arrested. The big runs are safe," de- clared the mayor ''It is only the little nickel chasers who are hauled into court.'' He referred to the slace-be- decked, silken brigade, who are hold ing meetings morning, noon and night,'' this reference being inter- preted as a slap at the Republican women's activity in the city cam paign.
 What do they care about a dime asked the Mayor, in commenting on the necessity of ten cent trolley fare throughout the city, since the jitneys were ordefe1 off the streets
 The motion, was passed by the coun- Gil and committee named.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Cappozia Gets Light
 Sentence

Leonard Capozia. A, of Lexington tavenue. who conducts a little cigar land confectionery store on that thor toughfare, was so thoroughly fright tened by threats he has received from "higheT Up'' members of the drug tTing that he stetadfaStly refused to ldivulge their names for fear of being fsummari1y killed in retaliation This information he refused to give the lauthoritiea. although he faced all i1nost certain time of from one to tthree years in States prison for sell ting drugs. cocaine being the article, .on June first last
 His case was presented to Judgt Frank D. Haines of Superior court yesterday afternoon and sentence re- Lserved until this morning, when Judge Haines gave him a suspended sentence of one year This was af- ter a plea by Attorney John Corr in his belief, and clean bill as to past record and conduct since arrest by Patrolman Daniel A. Brolley, and a statement by States Attorney Homer g. Cummings, who stated he did not blame the young man for being afraid because of the vengefulness of the gang.
 Joseph Savina, arrested for the same offense, and who forfeited bonds of s2,0Oo yesterday is believed to be the man who has intimidated Capozia. but every effort upon the part of the police court officials and the young mans friends and rela- tives failed to shake him from his determination to divulge no informa'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Britain
 Rebukes Soviet
Sends Sharp Note Re1a- tive to Hostile Activi- ii es of Bolshevik Agents in the Near
 East.

London, Sept. 21.-Great Britain's sharp note to the Russian Soviet gov- ernment relative to hostile activities of Bolshevik agents in the Near East and in India today claimed preced- ence in interest here over the Irish situation. MT. Lloyd George will probably have an informal talk over Irish affairs today with members of his cabinet who are at Gairloch, Scot land, and Ireland will be the subject of a conference here tomorrow, but the protest sent to George Chitcherin, Soviet Foreign Minister, by Earl Curzon, Secretary for Foreign Af- fairs, made public yesterday, seemed to have many features which ap- peared to foreshadow important de- velopments.
 Soviet Russia was accused with haVlnS carried on propaganda in Persia and Afghanistan, with send ing agents into eastern Afghanistan for the purpose of getting in touch with disorderly elements in India and pending disputes between the Turk ish Nationalists and the allied DOW CTS. The Soviet government was
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21

 Tragedy
 Of Kind
Territory Adjacent to Wrecked Dye Works In C. rm a ny Re- sembles Veritable
 Battlefield.

Berlin, Sept. 21.-Twelve hundred persons are reported to have been killed in a terrific explosion in the Baden analine works at- Ludwigsha- fen today.
 It was the worst explosion of the kind that ever took place in Ger many.
 The scene of the blast and adja- cent territory was described as a veritable battle field. covered with wreckage and ma.ngled bodies.
 The first report, received by the Deutsche Allegemaine, estimated the casualties at 700, but subsequently, magnified the extent of the disaster and the appalling loss of life
 The explosion had the force of an earthquake, destroying houses, tear ig down telephone and telegraph wires and smashing everything in it's path. The blast played many freak iShr tricks. In some places houses were left StanNing in the midst of destrction with only windows broken and tables overturned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Ledoux Promises To Abandon His Plans
 For Slave Auctions

New York. Sept. 21-UTbain Le- doux, whose activities in behalf of conlbatted by the police, announced early today that he and the police had arrived at a ''compromise." He has promised. he said. to abandon plans for holding a modern slave auction" here, and the police have agreed to aid his efforts to feed the jobless.
 Carrying out the terms of the com promise, Ledoux appeared in Bryant Park this morning with police es- cort and began distribution of tickets good for breakfasts in nearby restau- rants. He announced he would open a bread line at St. Marks in the Bowery on Monday. Lodging also will be provided and an employment bureau operated, he said.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21

Ardfth Monroe regained conscious ness this morning but could give no clue as to how the slayings had been accumulated. Police made every possible effort to obtain a statement from her but it was evident that the attack occurred in the dark and that the child was struck down before she knew what was occurring. The girl is still dn a critical condition.
 The inquest was set for II o'clock this morning.
 Dowagiac, Mich, Sept. 21--A blood stained club, matted with hair and from which bent nails protruded, and a single bloody finger print, consti- tute the clues upon which authori- ties are working to-day in an effort to solve the. mysterious murder of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Police Pay
 Last Honors
 To Williams

Funeral services for the late Isaac B. Williams, former lieutenant of the Bridgeport Police Department, were held this afternoon at o'clock from the late home of the deceased 6S Baldwin street. Besides many rela- lives and friends of the former po- Ecemen, there were delegations from the police department, and the local Elks and Masons in attendance In termen+ was in Lakeyiew cemetery.
 The delegation from the police de- partment included Captain Peter H. Hall, Lieutenants Poland and Hazel, Sergeants Connors and Meyers and Patrolmen CIampett, Gustafson, Hoff- man, Kimmerlin, Minogue, McMullen, Edward Mccarthy, Quinlivan, Sulli- van, Supple, Dunn. Fitzgerald, Greg ory Herschik Smallwood, Tobis, Weller. Ryne, Dempsey Lavin, Su- ponski Gobvin and Griffin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Political Changes Are Liable To Reorganize
 Germanys Cabinet

Berlin, Sept. 21-Important po1iti- cal developments which may bring about complete reorganization of the cabinet when the Reichstag convenes, were brewing in Germany today.
 The Socialist Congress at Goerl1z took important decisions regarding the rebuilding of the cabinet and de cided to enter a new ministry. If the plans now in hand work out to full filment, the next cabinet will be of coalition makeup.
 A tentative slate for the new gov ernnent was made up by the Social ists, as follows:
 Chancellor-Dr. Loebe, now presi- dent of the Reichstag.
 Secretary of State for Foreign Af- fairs-Dr Gustave StreSmann, leader of the German Peoples Party which has just formed a coalition with the Socialists.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Three Members Of Family Found
 Murdered, Evidently By Maniac

William Monroe, 45, his wife Mary, A. and their daughter Neva- 17.
 The bodies of the three were found at their home on the outskirts or the city yesterday. Little 12 year old Ar dith Monroe, also badly beaten about the head and in a partial stupor, was alive when the bodies of other mem hers of the family were found. AL though still in a comatose state early to-day, it is thought she may re-i cover.
 It is believed that the three mem- hers of the Monroe family were mur- dered Saturday night and that the- girl Ardith, lay for two days in the same bed with her dead parents Ar d;ths face was crushed by 8 blow from the slayers club
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21

Berlin, Sept. 21-A get-rich-quick scheme rivalling that of Charles Pom z.i the Boston money juggler, was re- vealed here today in the bankruptcy proceedings of Karl Koehn, founder of national series of betting banks Keohn promises 100 per cent dividends. His liabilities are put at 75.OOO.00O marks and his as- sets at 6,000,0 marks.
 An immense mob surrounded the Courts building when the proceedings opened and it required police reserves to preyent a riot. The creditors of the German '.Ponzi'' were from all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Founder of Betting Bank System
 Rivalled All Operations Of Ponzi

walks of life including clergymen. professional men, soldiers. down and outs. financiers and laborers. There were many women among the 50,OOo creditors. including ladies of broken down noble families and even nunsl
 When the doors of the Court were thrown open, the creditors made a wild rush and free for all fighting followed. Many persons had their clothing torn off in the scramble
 Since the collapse of koehn's schema more than 52,000 claims have been filed against him in court.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
TRIED TO PASS RAISED BILL

Stamford, Conn.,, Sept 21.-Mich- ael CovielIo, of 27 Virgil street, is held for the Federal authorities here, following his arrest while trying to pass a two dollar bill raised to ten dollar denomination on Alfred Levine, of 50 West Broad street, in his room was found a satchel containing thir- teen $1 and one $2 bills.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
PROTEST DISARMAMENT.

Gloucester, Mass. Sept. 21 - Not all of Gloucester is in agreement with the American Race Committee in accepting without protest the dis 1arment of the Boston schooner May flower from this years races for the international fishermen's cup Mayor Wheeler, himself a designer of boats, speaking at meeting of the com 1ittee last night, said a mistake was ,ade when the committee assented n the elimination by, the Canadian up trustees of the vessel that was named as the American defender.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
ASKS FORECLOSURES.

George W. Campbell, Newark, N. IT,. asks foreclosure of Sound Beach property in the name of Minnie B. as defendant in inc action. The writ alleges that s400O was loaned to Jones on July 23 1920, and note given for the amount, with a mort gage on the property in question to the co-defendant. The action is in Superior court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
CABLES FOR FOOD.

New York, Sept. 21-Sidney Hill man, president of the Ama1gamated Clothing Workers of America, who is in Moscow, has cabled the union head quarters here to rush shipments of foodstuffs for the relief of Russian famine sufferers.
 Upon receipt of the message, Joseph Scholssberg, general secretary of the union, appealed to members for addi- tional funds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
.aolo Pays
 $1OO Fine

Anthony Paolo, bartender in a sa- loon at 626 State street, who was arrested a week ago, paid a fine of s100 in the City court today, for keep ing liquor with intent. to sell. The owner of the place cannot be located.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
TRAIL HARVESTER.

Mexico City, Sept. 21-Mexican po- lice today were trailing Eudardo Diaz, paymaster of the Chamber of Deputies, who has disappeared, ac- cording to the authorities 250.00 pesos are missing. It is reported that Diaz was seen on the border near Laredo, Texas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
PROPERTY DESPITE.

An action brought by Nathan Cur fein against Mary Huggard, a dis pute over property at the northeast corner of Broad and John streets. was the first case to go on trial dur ing the present session of Common pleas court, civil side, the taking of testimony starting shortly before noon to-day
 At about the same instant witesses were called in Superior court in the action of Nellie A. McClean versus Margaret Carty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
CASE CONTINUED.

Meriden. Conn.,, Sept. 21.-Benja- min SokiIoff, 2s. brought from New York to this city on eXtradition. was charged in the police court to-da, ing to w I Farley. of New Britain in this city. August 1s: His case wa continued until Saturday, under s4, 900 bonds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
Report Cash
 Consideration ToBe $500, 1000

Beach Property on Fairfield Avenue, Just West of Main Street May Be Secured for Marcus Loe- we-Land Owned by Beach Family of Long Hill For 36 Years - Taxes Greater Than In- come.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21
WEATHER

New Haven, Sept. 21.-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Show CTS probable tonight and Thursday morning, followed by clearing Thurs day; warmer tonight.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and rainy weather with mild temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-21

Read the Bridgeport Times Sporting Page for full account of all sporting events.
 Best Sporting Page in the City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-07-23
Screen Drama OF
The Highest Type
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special production, played by an all
star cast.
An exciting photoplay of British.
society, it portrays two adventures
who get revenge by cheating young
Englishman of his title and nheri-
lance. 1t opens with the renowned
Henley Regatta on the Thames, leads
TO robbery Of crown jewels undo:
unusual circumstances, and reaches
it's climax in scenic Switzerland with
a furious fight near yawning abyss.
Marion Davies, the beautiful screen
star, returns to her first love, the
stage, in fef new picture, "The Cine
ma Murder" which will be shown oil
Friday. She is cast as a young nc.
tress who becomes involved in a muir
der mystery. One of the feature
scenes in the picture portrays the
stage and theatre during the perform
ance of the play in which the heroine
is supposed to score a tremendous
f.it. "The Cinema Murder is the
screen version of E, Phillips Open
helms story BY the same name which
ran in a popular magazine and was
later published in book form.
The closing attraction on Saturday
is Eileen Percy, the famous Fox star
in a picture called Maid of the West
L; is rollicking story of western
girl being "willed" into New York
society circles. the big action center
ing around a pearl necklace which a
crooked butler and maid try to steal
from the girl, but who find ner wes-
tern methods too much for them.