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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
TO MAKE DIIIGENT
 INQUIRY
Harding So Instructs Com mission to Investigate Treatment of Disabled Soldiers.

Washington, April President Harding today asked his special com mission, headed by Charles G. Dawes of Chicago, to make "diligent in quiry'' of government department heads in an effort to find out just where the government agencies have been Hacking in authority, neglectful or falling in caring for disabled ser vice men. He also asked that in vestigation be made of "the abuses which have developed"
 The request was in a statement read at the first meeting of the com mission by MT. Dawes who called on the president today at the White House The commission chairman announced that the presidents wishes would be carried out to the letter and that the inquiry would not be direct ed into controversial or extended sub jects.
 T have asked you to meet and make an investiga ton of the administra- tion of law in caring for the crippled and impaired soldiers of the late worlds war" said the presidents statement. 'HThere have been num- erous complaints that the government is neglecting the becoming care of these defenders to whom it owes every consid deration and there is further complaint that there is tar diness in dealing with them and their
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
SEASIDE PARK IS IDEAL SITE FOR
 LANDING FIELD

An aerial landing field may be To- cated in Bridgeport. The lower end of Seaside Park has been suggested as an ideal site with facilities for both land and water landings. Steps may be taken for the appointment of municipal aerial navigation commis- sion to foster the development of aerial navigation in Bridgeport
 The proposal will be broached to the Commission on Interstate AVia- ton of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. Lieutenants w. Parker Seeley and ". G. Raycroft, both of Bridgeport and members of the state commission, will advocate the loca- tion of a field in Bridgeport. and ex- pect to obtain the support of the commission
 In the opinion of many. Seaside Park offers one of the most ideal landing fields in Connecticut. The lower end of the park, west of the bathhouses, has been suggested due to it's access by both land and water routes.
 Both Lieutenants Seeley and Ray croft will attend a special meeting of the commission in Hartford to- morrow afternoon. Plans will be tentatively considered to secure the co-operation of municipalities of Connecticut and to bring together all organizations. city governments and private interests in support of the movement to locate landing fields at proper points in the statc-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Georgia;s Most Case
 Gets Under Way

Covington, Ga, April 5.-Facing trial on the first of three charges of complicity in the murder of negro farm hands he had employed John Williams, central figure in Georgia s most sensational death case, arrived here. early today from the county jaii at Atlanta, and was inlm ediately taken to the county court house, where preparations had been made to start his trial on a. charge of nlur- der in connection with the death of Willie Preston.
 The state scored the first point when Judge Hutchinson overruled the de- fense's plea for continuance Coun- sel for the defense made a vigorous fight, declaring they should have time to examine Clyde Manning. the states s star witness, and then ten weeks to prepare the case. They also declared there was a fault in the indictment in that it charges Manning and Will Hams with having killed Lindsey Pe- terson at a time when his body had not been found.
 Preston was one of the three ne- EroeS whose bodies were found in this county in the Yellow river and which led directly to the investigation
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
SoDiet WiLL Dendti0ndEze
 AU Factories

Paris, April 5-The Soviet govern ment, according to advices from Mos COW to the French foreign office to- day, has decided to denationalize all factories. They are beginning with those in the Moscow district The Russian economic failure is given as the reason. The factories are being turned back to their former foreign owners for exploitation
 The above dispatch may be of tre- mendous significance since it indicates a momentous change in the economic policy of the Soviet government which is not unlikely the direct result of the recent pronuncianle ento of the Ameri- can State Department in which Secre- tary Hughes announced America, would be glad to resume peaceful trade relations with Russia providing that Moscow gave proof of a peace full safe and solid foundation for such relations. The Paris foreign office being inherently hostile to the Soviets, may be supposed to have given the news from Moscow it's own interpre- tation. Nationalization has been one of the pillars of the SOviets economic policy and has been regarded by big capital in other countries as the main obstacle to peace with Russia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Interest Over
 Carlson Case

NTuch interest is centered around the case of Harold w. Carlson against the City of Bridgeport This was the first care called when Judge John P. Kellogg opened the April session of Superior court this morning.
 The Carlson property is located on Davidson street, formerly known as Courtland avenue, near the city line off of Fairfield avenue. A number of other cases may follow, all de- pending upon the outcome of this hearing.
 Whether storm sewers can be as- sessed against property owners the same as sanitary sewers. the city now installing separate systems, is the real base of contention in this suit. Sew CTS were put in in front of the prop erty involved. and assessment made. Carlson contends that his property has been damaged and ben efited in equal amounts. The main question involved seems to be as to whether storm sewers should be en- tirely assessed against property that they immediately serve, or whether all outlying land that the storm sewer helps drain should be included in the assessment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
BURGLAR HAD
 BUSY EVENING

Burglars svere busy in Bridgeport last night, five breaks being re- ported at police headquarters this morning. Most of the jobs were of the sneak thief variety and are being investigated by detectives today.
 By climbing over transon, thieves gained entrance to the jewelry store of H. Hockburg, 305 Stratford ave nue, and collected goods valued at $60.
 A quantity of automobile accessor- ies was stolen from the WoodSide Auto Supply company's shop, at 401S North Main street. Entrance was gained by forcing a rear window.
 Similar tactics were used in enter ing the White House Clothing Store, 641 Water street, where clothing worth about $75 was taken.
 Gauges owned by the Ashcroft company were stolen from Frank E. CIark's storehouse. Waterview and Hamilton street, when thieves enter ed the building sometime last night.
 Mrs. Walden. of 447 Kossuth street reported that two rugs and one chair were stolen form her front porch by sneak thieves.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
 HAS MADE
 GOOD MOVE

Thomas M. Culltnan, attorney for Robert NJ Donnelly, general man ager of the Bridgeport Construction company, this morning issued the following statement relative to the in- functions against the city:
 "I believe that the effort being made by members of the Chamber of Commerce to terminate the practice, paying debts contracted in excess of the appropriations is an excellent move for the benefit of the city. The city has been doing this however, for many years and those tranSacing business with the city have been led to believe that the procedure was lawful.
 Men have furnished goods and la Dor to the city without making in quirieS in regard to the amount of the appropriations on hand, because nothing has ever happened in their business relations with the city to have them do otherwise. They have never been put upon their guard against contracting debts in excess of the appropriations, because the prac- hce has gone on unchallenged for such a long period of time.
 My idea Of the situation is. that the proper fair thing for the Cham ber of Commerce now to do, would be, by resolution or otherwise, to no tify the City Government and the merchants and contractors, who do
 
 the Charter provisions against exceed ing appropriations will be enforced.
 Everybody would then have fair warning and would be put upon in quiry as to the condition of the var iou5 appropriations before permitting the city to contract a. debt with him. It is perhaps unfair now to insist upon a strict application of the law against persons who are innocent of any intention to violate the law. It is certainly unfair to select one Of the creditors and by injunction pro- ceedings to attempt to prevent his getting compensated for his labor and material.
 q do not think that this discrimina- ton against one person meets with public favor. This prohibition against exceeding appropriations is a limita- ton put upon the city boards by the General Assembly through the city charter. Appropriations have already been made by the Board of Appor- tionment to meet the deficits of the (ConItinued on Page SixO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Suggests Chamber Get Validating Act
 From Legislature

City Hall has declared war against the Chamber of Com merce. This is the meaning of the two resolutions which passed the Common Council last night.
 A resolution to investigate the Chamber of Commerce.
 A resolution to investigate the Bridgeport Housing Cor poration, an organization which Is dear to the Chamber.
 An earlier step in the program of taking the fight to the foe was the injunction suit brought by Former Fire Chief Edward Mooney, to re- strain payments of all city bills for which no appropriations were made.
 The particular development in to- days proceedings was the flag of truce flung to the winds by Attorney Thomas M. CulEnan, who represents the Bridgeport Construction Com Pany, and R E. Donnelly. mana ger of the company. The crisis was pre- cipitated when leading taxpayers, headed by Walter Lashar and sum ner Simpson secured a temporary in- Junction, by which the city is pre- vented from paying to Mir Donnelly's company some S3200O for work done where there had been no appropria- ton and no waiver by the mayor
 MT. CulHnan proposes that the Chamber of Commerce pass a resolu- tion notifying all persons that here after bills will not be paid, when there is no appropriation by the city and suggesting a validating act by the legislature, so that the disputed bills in litigation may be legally paid by the city.
 The object of the second injunc- ton is clear enough. Its purpose is to raise up a body of protest from those whose financial interests are affected, which will tend to weaken the will of the taxpayers who brought the first injunction
 The two Investigations were not of Commerce circles, this morning ership, will be pleased to provide the City fathers with an object lesson in sound, business management, and will neither hide nor run away.
 AS for the investigation into the taxes of the Bridgeport Housing Cor poration, Ed Wolfe, the president says that the corporation owes the city no taxes. The United States government may or may not owe taxes on Bridgeport housing, but the corporation owes none.
 The City Fathers are desperately afraid that if the way is once opened wide, so that strong individuals get deep into municipal methods, there
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
No Negligence
 In Czako Death

John William Czako met his death due to no carelessness or negligence upon the part of any other person. This was the finding of Coroner John J. PheIan after the investigation in to the death of Czallo who rode his bicycle into a trolley on Woodward avenue near South Main street in South Norwalk, about 7:45 on the ev- ening of March 2S He was thrown violently to the curb where he suf- fered injuries that caused his death the next day in NorwaIk hospital.
 The coroner finds that Motorman George Hiebler sounded his warning gong, put the trolley in reverse, and stopped within two-thirds of the length of the car. Testimony showed that Czako was riding with his head down, apparently preoccupied, and turned suddenly into the path of the car about 10 feet before the point of contact.
 This was the first finding handed down in a series of three collisions with troIleys. all within twenty-four hours, and also resulting in fatalities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
THREW NEWLY BORN CHILD OUT
 OF THE WINDOW

New York, April 5-Less than an hour after she had, without the aid of a nurse or doctor, given birth to a baby boy, Mrs. Ethel Jones Hertwig, 22, tossed the child out of the window of her tenement room onto the roof of an adjoining shed, because the lit tie newcomer was 'unwelcome' and sle wanted to avoid trouble"
 The babe apparently uninjured, is at St. Catherine's hospital where in another room, is also the mother de- tained on a charge of felonious as- sault- Henry Elf1eld, 21, who roomed next door to her, was arrested on the same charge. He denies percentage of the child. Mrs. IIertwig backs up his denial though she admits being in love with him. She has lived apart from her husband for four months and a divorce is pending.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
SELECT JURY TO TRY TWO
 LOCAL MEN

Detroit, Mich, April 5-Selection of a jury to try nineteen men of De- troit, Bridgeport, Conn.,, and Brook lyn, on charges of conspiracy to vio- late the federal automobile theft law was begun today in United States District court here. The trial is ex- pected to continue several weeks
 The defendants are charged with having stolen a large number of auto mobiles here and with shipping them to Scandinavian countries for sale They are James G. Burroughs and Eugene F. Shanley, automobile deal CTS, and Jack" White of Bridgeport; {; Sven Nyquist, accessory dealer, Brooklyn, and Joseph Galbo, Douglas Moore, Earl Lynn, Albert Hughes and Richard Going, Detroit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05

Two battaIions of Cold Stream Guards and a company of Irish Guards from Aldershot marched through Whitehall in full equipment including the tin hats, and preceded bv bands. towards the St. James bar ract<s where they are held for emer- Sency.
 The debate on emergency resolu- tion was marked by tumultuous 1n- terruption of the ministerial speeches by labor members. The Prince or Wales was one of the spectators ID the gallery.
 Minister of Labor Horne opened 1re debate with a speech deeply de- ploring the strike, saying 1t. was TOD hing the British markets Of Sorely needed revenues. Already orders were being placed in America Wh1ch otherwise would have gone to Eng land, he said.
 His speech was punctuated by cries of dissent from the labor1tes when those of the ministerial benches trleo to drown in cheers.
 The danger of a general strike or the triple aI1iance'-mIners, railway men and transport workers-seeIned to diminish as the hours for snow down by the government on it's plans anDroac ched Premier Lloyd George was expected to suggest retention or government control of the mines and coal for another month pending at tenipts at a settlement
 Behind closed doors in the Great Central Hall, labor's headquarters, 400 delegates of the transport Work z CTS organization met a delegation Of miners President GoslinS of the Miners Union handed them an appeal which said:
 your turn comes next The min'
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
STHLMAN GIRL
 POSES AS MAID 70 HIDE IDENTITY

Chicago. April 5-Anne Stillman, 19 years old daughter of Mir. and Mrs James A. Stillman whose dra- n1atic divorce suit is now pending is in hiding in the woods of northern Wisconsin, according to apparently authentic information reaching Chi cago today. She is said to be at a hunting lodge of Harold F. McCor- mick millionaire Chicagoan. at Island Lake Wisconsin. Reports received here declare that Miss Still-nan, in order to conceal her identity, is pos ing as the maid of Muriel McCor- mick, her friend and school chum.
 Members of the Mccormick family deny that Miss Stiuman is posing as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
PLAN TO PASS KNOX
 RESOLVE
Harding Has Not Directly Expressed Opinion On Subject-Will Be Opposed In Senate.
By GEORGE R. HOLMES.

Washington, Apri l5.-With no ap- parent opposition coming from the White House or the State Depart ment, Republican leaders in the Sen ate are going ahead with plans to end the war with Germany by passage of a resolution unless direct orders to the contrary are received from the White House this week. The Knox resolution will be reintroduced soon after the Senate convenes next Mon day and pushed to a vote.
 It was learned that President liar ding has not discussed at any length the subject of peace by resolutio on with members of the foreign rela- tions committee. In his informal conversations, however, the President has not indicated that the passage of the Knox resolution was in any way incompatible with the administra- tion's wishes. Secretary of War Hughes. so far as is known, has not expressed an opinion on the deSlr- ability of peace by resolution.
 Assurance that the resolution will contain a strong note of warning to Germany and probably declaration of friendship and support to our late allies has practically done away with French opposition NJ. Viviani is reported to have said that his gov
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05

the maid of Miss Mccormick but they are said to have declared that they know where Miss SJillnan is and are aiding her in hiding here whereabouts. Reports received here from New York declare that the bethrohal of Miss Stillman to Harold IF. Mccormick, IT, will be announced as-soon as the domestic troubles of the Stillman family are adjusted.
 Island Lake is thirty miles from Gordon, Wis. the nearest railroad point and is reached. by a circuitous road through the woods. It is de- clared that Miss Stilman. Miss Mo Cormick and other members of the Mccormick famiy reached there last week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
CHARGE INSPECTOR
 WITH GRATING

New York, April 5-Charges of graft will be lodged against so cus- toms inspectors or approximately 30 per cent of the entire personnel of the New York office it was announced today by Byron R. Newton, collector of the port.
 Special agents of the Treasury de- partment have been Investigating conditions in the New York office for several months
 The charges, it was said. involve amounts ranging from 25 cents to several hundred dollars accepted as gratuities from passengers The smaller amounts were collected. it was alleged. as additional war tax
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
AMERICAN TUBE
 OFFICE FORCE IS
 ON 4 DA Y WEEK

company with plants on Hancock avenue, Stratford avenue and How ard avenues, has put the staff and of flee force on four day a week schedule, which under the present method of computing pay, means a cut equivalent to 8 1-3 per cent un- till full time is again necessary. when all will be back on the old basis.
 During the period when other steel companies throughout the country felt the depression things have been quiet at the A T. 6 S.. the working force. staff and office force was re- duced. with other reductions taking place from time to time.
 Taking advantage of the quiet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
SEND JAPAN
 NOTE ON YAP

Washington, April , The United States has addressed a new note to Japan on the Tap controversy and the subject of mandates in general which is understood to be much sharper in tone than any of it's pre- decessors, it was. learned here today.
 The new communication is the latest in a series of diplomatic ex- changes which has taken place be- tween the two governments since the international cables conference be- gan trying to dispose of the former German cables in the Pacific, to which Japan has stubbornly advanc- ed claims under the mandate powers assigned her by the League of Ma tionS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05

period at the Stratford avenue plant d new building is being erected to house the experimental laboratories. Other changes in the West End are all so being accomplished. including the moving of several units and offices from the Hancock avenue plant to Howard avenue.
 Activities at the 4. T. & S., includ ing basket ball were dropped with the big lay off. but it is to be hoped that business conditions will come back" enough for the fas. baseball team 10 ags.n be in the field this sea son. Last iear the Tubers won the pennant in the Manufacturers league after hard finish wttk the Burns 6 Bassick team
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
No Appeal In
 Fireman s Case

It is very unlikely that the Fire Board, through City Attorney, Will liam F. Comley, will take an appeal on the recent decision of Judge John F. Keeler, of Superior court, who or dered Elmer C. Fitzgerald reinstat- ed as lieutenant in the Bridgeport Fire department
 Judge Comley stated this morning that there had been no conferences. and that the matter was not import ant enough in his estimation for an appeal to be taken. He did state however that it was a matter that of course was really up to Mayor Cliff ford B. Wilson, and that for that req son it is still within the realm of pos sibility for an appeal to be taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Worlds Champion
 Leaper Is Dead

Binghamton. \. Y.. April 5- George Nj. Kelly. known through out the world as the champion leaper. died at the city hospital here last night aged so years. During his career he had been connected with the larger circus combinations of this country and gave exhibitions before the crowned heads of Europe. He was the first man to leap over eight horses, camcls and elephants lined up in the circus ring, doing the triple SomerSauh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
Burned By Acid
 Dodging 4 Kiss

Boston, April 5-Burned and badly disfigured by nitric acid. which she claims was overturned upon her during her struggles to avoid being kissed in the down town office building where she is employed as a Stenographer, Miss Eleanor A: DWyer of SoxDury, today brought a suit for S1O-G00 damages against James H. Hem derScn, real estate salesman Her petition declares she was in- capacitated for months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
3 INJURED IN
 CHLCACO'S NEW BOMB MYSTERY

Chicago, April 5-Chicago police were confronted with a new bomb mystery today Three persons were injured and damage estimated st -S2. 900 resulted when bomb exploe- ed in the building occupied by Osc ar De Priest former negro alderman De Priest believes the bomb was hurled by persons wko objected to his l, as- ing apartments in a building he rs- gently purchased to negroes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
OFFERS FARRELL SHIPPING BOARD
 GUARDIANSHIP

Washington, April 5-PreSident Harding has offered the chairmanship of the L. S Shipping Board to James A. Farrell of Pittsburgh. president of the U. s. Steel Corporation. according to reliable reports here today.
 Should Farrell accept, and well in termed shipping men believe he will. he probably vii require until June 1 to settle his personal affairs before qualifying for the board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05
CITY HALL TO WAR ON CHAMBER
 PULLMAN WAVES FLAG OF TRUCE
.riUe Total
 Ls S1O6, ,O55

Total contributions received in the Community Chest drive to- day amounted to $44,597, bring ing the grand total for. two days up to S106,O55. Reports sub- mitted this noon showed that Division \ has secured $S.8O1; Division B. $G,402; Industrial Di- vision, S5.175 and the Finance Committee, $21.GOO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-05

London April 5-The first demonstration of military of disorders attending the nation wide coal strike the just before convened this afternoon to hear Premier nIans and to debate industrial crisis.