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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
HOGAN MAY GET
 BIG JOB AT
 PUMPING STATION

- An office that originally was plan ned by the Wilson administration may be established by Mayor Fred At water with the appointment of Alder superintendent of the new municipal pumping station. The proposal has been seriously considered by Mayor Atwater. who may announce the new pointment on Saturday. It Is ex. pected that the office will carry a salary of ss.o0O a year.
 The appointment of 8 superlnten- dent of the new plant was planned by former Mayor Clifford B. Wilson. who abandoned his plans when Alder man R. Arthur Brown of the Twelfth district refused the appointment.
 superintendent will meet with genera. favor. He Is @, mechanical engineer of unusual ability and for some time previous to coming to Bridgeport was an instructor at both Cornell Cnivers- 1ty and the University of Wisconsin.
 He had been spoken of as a possi- ble successor to City Engineer James
 A, McEiroy, There has been an ex-
 eeptional lack of qualified candidates for the city engineers position, and
 McElroy will not be removed.
 Current reports tend to show n dis position on the part of Mayor Atwatef and several aldermen to consolidate the offices of City Engineer and Direc- tor of Public Works. measure to l this effect Is now before the alder
 manic committee on ordinances, Ac- eording to the reports, It Is the plar 1 of the administration to relieve MP 1 McElroy of a large part of the duties and responsibilities with which he 1: now shouldered and to make a cor responding decreased in his salary He now receives sb,00o a year,
 The reports concerning the en- gineer's office will be definitely set al
 rest when Mayor Atwater announces
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
FRANCE REFUSES
 TO PARE CLAIMS
 FORLARGE NAVY
Stands By Her Insistent Demands For Large, Naval Equipment - Last Word In Her Posi- ton Will Be Given Today At Arms Con- ference.

Washington, Dec. 2s-(By the A. S.)-FTance's last word on the ques- nage-a reiteration of her claim as set forth last week by her naval ex- perts-will be delivered today to the arms conference, it was said by mem bers of the French delegation as they went into todays meeting of the con- ference of the naval committee.
 Reports that there might be further discussion of the subject with view to perSuading France to pare down her claims was described by members of the delegation as "a joke.'
 Washington, Dec. 2s-(By the A. P.)-The American compromise pro- posal for settlement of the question of submarine tonnage on 8. basis of status quo for France, Italy and Ja- pan and reduction to 5000 tons each for the United States and Great Bri- tain appeared almost certain Of failure today through objection by France and Japan when the full naval com n1ittse of the arms conference re- stunned sessi ons for the first time since Saturday. While the nature of the instructions from the French gov received by the French delegation late yesterday had not been revealed. it was said in responsible circles that
 France would formally disagree to the American proposal under which she would be allotted about 42,000 tons in submarines against the 90,000
 ton figure suggested by French naval experts as her minimum requirements.
 Whether the French delegates were authorized to make any compromise
 on the latter figure spokesmen for tho Delegation declined to say.
 The Japanese delegates already have faIly rejected the American proposal which would reduce thei1. submarine allotment from 54,000 tons under the original limitation plan to 31,0O0 tons and although they are communicating with Tokio on the sit uation there was no indication today l of any intention to recede from their stand for the higher figure.
 l Should the American plan be i finally rejected what the next step l may be in an effort to solve the sub marine problem, upon which appar- l entity hinges the entire question of limitation of auxiliary Warship tom mage had not been indicated today. 1 With so wide a. difference of opinion
 revealed in the submarine contro- versy, however, there appeared to be 1 an increasing disposition among the 1 delegates to consider a plan for 1eav- i ing the whole question of auxiliary 1 tonnage to a later international con 1 ference. In highest American off1cla circles 1t was said that a concrete proposal for a future conference might be laid before the delegates within a few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
BUT FEW CHANGES ARE EXPECTED N
 POLICE QUARTERS

Although appointments to city boards will be due with the advent of the new year, police circles have not as yet become agitated over the probable personnel of the Board of Police Commissioners. Matters have been progressing smoothly in the de- partment and no great changes are expected to take place.
 Indications at the present time are that a new man will be appointed to take the place of Commissioner Frank D. Anderson, Democrat, whose term expires on January l. According to reports in political circles, Anderson is surely slated to go. The term or
 Commissioner William E. Primrose also comes to an end at the first or
 the year, but it is the general consen- sus that Primrose will be reappointed
 for two years if he desires to con
 tinue in office. Several candioaIes have been mentioned for Anderson place, but none of these appears to
 have any particular favor over the others.
 It is generally conceded that John c. Stanley will step down from his position as chairman of the board, but 1t is practically certain that he will not resign his office. Stanley term. like that of ComrnissioneTT Philo Calhoun. does not expire until January 1, 1923.
 Changes and shifts in the police department personnel will be slight if any occur at all. There are some who believe, however, that the cler1- cal force at headquarters could be somewhat reduced, thereby releasing
 more men for active duty On the street or for motorcycle work. | Chances for the appointment of new l men are decidedly slim, and an in | crease in the street force will be brought about only through a re- 1 arrangement of personnel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
MA YOR WNAME
 CITY OFFICIALS
List Of New Office Holders To Be Made Public
 Saturday - George M. Coughlin Is Logical
 Candidate For Public Works Directorate - Various Jobs To Be Consolidated In Atwaters s
 Economical Program.

Appointments by Mayor Fred At water to the various boards and of fices of the city government will be made Saturday. Lists of candidates recommended by the Democratic Ex- ecutive Board and the Republican Voters League have been closely ex- Gmined by the mayor and his advis- CTS, and the appointments have been practically decided upon. The ap- pointmentS will be to the several municipal boards and commissions, and to the major political offices with a few of the subordinate offices in cluded. Selection of the assistant and clerical personnel will be left largely to the new officials. or will be made of the new department heads.
 It now seems reasonably certain that George M. Coughlin will be the new Director of Public Works. MT. Coughlin is the logical candidate by virtue of his years of experience with the Burns Company, and his previous service on the department under the late Directors Charles A. Biltz and a. good deal of speculation as to whether or not he was favored by Mayor Atwater. and there have been reports of g. slight friction between MT. CougnIin and the mayor. Such rumors nave been disoredited by men close in touch with the situation, and Mayor Atwater is said to have prao- ticaIly decided upon MT. Coughlin' 2 selection.
 Joseph D. Waters, who previously had been mentioned as candidate for the directorship, will be appoint ed to one of the new consolidated po- sitions- He will probably be known as Superintendent of Streets and Bridges, performing the duties for 1nerly discharged by the offices of the superintendent of streets and Hu- perintendent- of bridges.
 The consolidation of the two posi- tions Is but the first of a number of such moves on the part of Mayor Att water to make his prediction pledges of an economical administration Q reality Previously, John R, Garter had been superintendent of streets ei the annual salary of S2,000. The of flee of superintendent of bridges has been vacant for some time. and car aies the salary of s1,s0o a year.
 MT. Waters in reality will serve as an assistant Director of Public Works and will cooperate closely with MT Coughlin in discharging the duties of the office. The salary of the di- rector is s3,500 a year, and MT. Wa ters' salary will probably be fixed at $3,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
SEEK WITNESS
 IN DEATH OF
 OLGA STULLER

That important witnesses may be heated by the police a further con- tinuancs was this morning decided upon by Coroner John J. PheIan ia the case of Olga stulIer. 12, of 11s Andover street, who died as the re- suit of injuries received when struck by 8 motorcycle operated by John Lucas, 10s Morehouse street. The lit- tie girl was injured Dee. 21 and died several days later at St. Vincent's hos pital,
 The police are endeayoring ta To- Cate a motortst who told the driYeS of a piece of fire apparatus, that Lucas was flying along, and if 1: was my daughter that was hit, I'd xiii him. The police have the name of this man, who promises to be the most important witness. if he can be To- cated. Lucas is represented at the hearings by Attorney Joseph Sha piru
 In the Stratford section will be found details of the death by auto ra aofoi1e yesterday afternoon of little five year old Emma HaniG, 5S AlleH street, StFatferd. Tine coFoner's heac- ing will be held tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
$10,00O DAMAGES SOUGHT BY
 NORA MERWIN

Formal papers in the S10,0OO dam age action, brought by Nora Merwin against William w. Stewart, both of this city, reached Superior court to- day. The suit is the outcome of in- juries suffered by the plaintiff when a portion of the porch of the house at 6SS Myrtle avenue, gave way. The date of the accident was May 2, last
 Stewart owns the property, leased to Francis M. Cullen, whom the plain tiff was visiting when the accident occurred. The defendant is alleged to have known the poor condition ot the porch, and to have concealed the fact from the plaintiff and the lessee of the house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
REAL HUSBAND AND CLAIMANT
 SEEK DIVORCE

With both a legal and a claimed Illegal husband filing actions against her in Superior court the same day, Anna Ruggtero, alias Reinhold, of New Haven, will apparently soon have no husbands at all, instead of two, that she is claimed to have had possession of since July 20, 1920, when she married Arthur Reinhold. She had neglected to get a divorce from her real husband, to whom she was marrded March IS, 1913. His name was Armando Riggtero, also of New Haven. The second husband was oS this city. The two tEme brides maiden name was Schwartz
 An annulment and a divorce action both reached court today on the same mail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
 Budget Shows
 Big Increase

Because of requests for q larger professional staff and a request for new ambulance, tho budget Of the city dispensary and emergency hos pital for 1e22-1s2s shows an Increase of S16,375 over last years approprl- ed the budget today with City Auditor Bernard Heating, and for next year they ask a total appropriation of S75,- S9s. Last year they asked z1. Tor $es'-
 The biggest iterl of new expense is s5,o00 for a new ambulance and S6.00o for the care of the ambulance The directors also ask for sS,1o0 to seuse and an assistant pharn1a cist Their total salary request for both the d1spensary and the hospital Is s46,ss3, as compared with the s42,- 71S they were allowed last year.
 The directors estimated they needed $500 more for the dispersary equip ment, because of the appointment of the new dentist, and ask for total of priated ste s2.ooo. They succeeded in reducing the nnaintenance account of of the dispensary to S7,o0o, which Is $500 lower than last year.
 City Hall Budget Filed
 City Clerk Francis P. puntgau fil- ed the estimated budget of the City sIs.51s to conduct the committees affairs for the coming year. This Is several thousand below last years appropriation.
 Only ss,000 is asked to provide for repairs to the building next year Iast year 5000 was asked but e cornmittee was given ss.000 by the Board of Apportiornent- For the salaries of the building attendants s5,14S is needed, and $1.3o0 for the salary of the telephone operaor. The operators salary in previous years was include in the budget Of the Di- rector of Public Works.
 Other items in the budget include requests for s250O for light and
 tContinued on Page Eighth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
Great Progress Toward Peace
 In Ireland

Dublin, Dec. 2s-Supporters of the Irish peace treaty claimed today that definite progress had been made to- ward gaining public approval of the pact and that 1t was virtually certain It will be ratified when Dail Eireann meets on January 8.
 Michael Collins commander in chief of the Irish Republican army Is work Ing among the Irish soldiers, while Arthur Griffith, founder of the Sim Fein is directing his activities among the civilian element. Both favor ratt- f1cation.
 Letters are being circulated among the people of South Ireland explain ing the treaty and asking public SUD- port. The Sinn Fein constituency are asked to send letters to their repre- sentatiVes in Dail Eireann requesting them to vote in favor of ratification.
 Eamonn De Volera is active against the pact but his efforts have been over- shadowed by the agitations of the ad- herents of ratification.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
SOURCE OF FALSE
 REPORT REVEALED

London, Dec. 2s-The source of a. false report that England had sold the warships of the interned German fleet at Scapa Flow for junk instead of sinking them was revealed today What really happened was that Eng land sold the German Iron firm of Schweizer and Oppler, S4 old English warships of various types totalling 140, 900 tons.
 The biggest was the Hercules. All: were to be disnant1ed and scrappedl for old iron. The negotiations for the sale of the English ships gave rise to the erroneous report that England was selling the German warships back tn a German firm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
WOODROW WILL SON
 IS 65 TODAY

Washin gton, Dec, 2S-Forner President Woodrow Wilson. ira- proved in health and in better physical condition than at any time during the past year. cele- brated his 65th birthday tfday.
 There were no plans for d spe- c:al observance at the S Street home of MT. and Mrs. Wilson &I- though intimate friends ot tho former President probably will be received during the afternoon,
 During the past few days. Mir. Wilson has been flooded with teIegrams and letters from all parts of the world. extending birthday greetings and congratu- lating him upon his return to heaJth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
MAYOR ATWATER IS
 CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY

Today is the anniversary Of the birth of two personageS- former Pdesident Woodrow Will son and Mayor Fred Atwaeer.
 The day is being quietly spent by the mayor at his desk in the City Hall. This morning he was showered with the congratula- tions and hearty feEci tltions of his hosts of friends and admir- CTS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
NeWtown Bank Involved In
 Sl3,OOO Suit

The Newtown Savings bank versus the Industrial Finance & Mortgage corporation, is the title of a, suit filed in Superior court today, in which the defendant, of New Haven, is sued for foreclosure and possession.
 A loan of SIS. 900, made September 80, 1816. to Belle Bloom Leonard, at which time property in the Middle School district of Newtown was m ort- gagged, is the cause of the suit, the present defendant having charge of the financial affairs of the original horroWer
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
TO TRACE RECORDS
 BACK TO 1S42

A suit to elear title of Startford property at Boston and Success ave- nues as filed today. Gustave Salzman is named as the plaintiff, while the widow, heirs, creditors, ct al of the estate of the late Job Peck are named as defendants, Because of claims of various kinds many other Stratford people are involved, It Is expected that it will be necessary to trace records to 1S42 to quiet title to the propeTty
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
DIRECT RAIL SOUGHT,
 BROOKLYN TO JERSEY.

New York, Dec. 2s.-Permission for New York city to spend s225, ,Ooo.0 900 for a direct rail connection between New Jersey and Brooklyn may be sought of the state legislature. The city board of estimate had before 1t when it met today the plans for link ing up the mainland with Long Island, and it was believed it would take &C., tion which would bring the matter before the law makers at Albany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
STRUCK WHILE COASTING.

While ccasting in Lexington avenle yesterday, 17-year-old Catherine Dias of 100 Lexington avenue was struck by an automobile delivery car oper- ate1 by E. A. Jablonsky, of 245 Wheeler avenue and owned by the Modern Sign company. The child sustained a number of small cuts on the face but was not seriously hurt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
BOYS CONDITION BETITR.

The condition of Vincent Pheeder, six, $50 Stratford avenue, who fell into a pail of boiiing hot water that his mother was using to clean the floor yesterday afternoon, and suffer ed first degree burns about his body, is reported as fair at the Bridgspe art hospital where he was taken hy Dr. J, F, Walsh in the emergency ambu- lance, Vincent was playing about the floor while his mother was scrub bing and while she was not looking fell into the pail, He will recover.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
FOUND NOT GUHTY

Steve fferfici, proprietor of a sa- loon at 753 Water street. who was arrested by the local police Dec. Is, was found not guilty when arraiGn- ed in the City court today. charged With violating the prohibition law. The police claim to have found a broken bottle containing some four per cent Hauer in the cellar of the cafe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
LATEST DOG BITE VICTIM.

John Pruzisky. age 1T, POP Smith street. is the latest victim of a dog bite. He applied at the emergency hospital for treatment this m mornfng to a. dog bite on his left arm. Dr. A. Kornblut of the emergency staff, cauteriZed the wound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
STAMP TAX REPEALED.

The postal bulletin announces that senders of parcel post packages need not place the internal revenue stamp on packages mailed after Jan. 1. This tax was repealed by the new revenue act. The tax was placed on all par eel post matter requiring 25 cents or over worth of postage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
MINISTER RETURNS

Panama, Dec. 2S-Willfam J. Price, retiring American minister to Pan- anna, sailed for the United States to- day on the steamship Cristobal. The new minister, Dr. John Glover South will take charge of the legation to- day, when he will be received by President Porras
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
FINED FOR SPEEDING

While rushing a moving picture film from New Haven to Bridgeport Monday afternoon, Nelson c. Lund, of 107 Bartram avenue, proprietor of the West End theatre, was arrested in Connecticut avenue for speeding. He was fined s25 and costs by the City Court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
LIoUoR CASE NoLLED.

Maurice Weiner owner of a saloon at s3 Linen avenue was arraigned in the City court today, charged with violating the liquor laws. The ease was noiled because of insufficient evil deQee,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
FIRE IN NEW HAVEN

wood pattern shop Of the Econonay Concrete Co, in the Hamden sectioa
 of DixweIl avenue, was burned early today The loss was placed at %3o,-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-28
WEATHER:

For New Haven and Vicinity: Fla. and warmer tonight; Thursday partly cloudy and warmer
 For Connecticut: Fair with slowly rising temperature tonight; Thursday unsettled and warmer, probably fol- lowed by snow On the mainland: dim finishing northwest winds shifting to
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-09-06
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