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New Britain herald., 1922-04-08

For the first time in the history of local politics woman has shown her. self to be a factor in determining the swing of the pendulum. Mrs. Fife G. kimball, member of the board of ed ucation and the most active member of her sex in local politics. is general ly credited with swinging the repub- lican mayoralty nomination last week from Mayor Curtis to eX-Mayor Quig- ley although it cannot be said definite ly that she was the only factor in bringing about the defeat of Mir. Curtis.
 When the present mayor contradict cd Mrs. Kimball respecting the per sons responsible for inaugurating the vacation farm and for its success, he little reckoned that the result would
 be boomerang which would help place him on tho retired list Such was the case, however. The short but violent tempest that ragged during the few days preceding the republican primary with Mrs. Kimball on one side and Mayor Curtis on the other aroused such indignation among Mrs. Kimball's friends that they went out to battle even more determined than ever and threw into the scales a weight which the mayor was not able to balance, what with other troubles on his mind.
 l Mrs. kimball, it is said, worked heroically during the day anu u,al l..l, | the weather which kept many male voters at home, she succeeded in get ting out hundreds who sympathized with her cause. Mayor Curtis will watch his step next time he decides to enter contest and avoid antagon- | izing any part of the woman vote. So skillfully did Mrs. kimbal exe- cute her counter-attack that already she is being mentioned for higher political honors. The republican party would be doing itself favor If it nominated her for the legislature. Her victory would be assured if she secured the nomination. From Hart
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
LOCAL JEWS TO HOLD
 ELABORATE MEETING CELEBRATING MANDATE

In order to express the great joy that prevails among the Jews of Bridgeport, as elsewhere, of the rat ihcation of the Palestine Mandate which was confirmed by the League Of Nations on July 24, 192E, guaran- teeing the J ews the right of establish ing their national homeland under international guarantees.
 The organizations of Bridgeport consisting of the Bridgeport Zionist district. ,Zerubabel Camp, Order Sons of Zion, Young Judaea Council. Mig rachf and Congregation Ahawath Ach.m, will celebrate this great event by giving a concert. entertain ment and dance on Sunday, Aug. 20, afternoon and evening. at the Y. N. H. A. auditorium. The concert to start at 3 p. m.
 Among the speakers that will par ticfpate will be Dr. David Tannen- baum of New York. who is consid- cred the most excellent speaker among the Zionist ranks; Rabbi L. SeFzer of Bridgeport, Rabbi Judah Levenberg of New Haven, and Isaac
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
HUG, KISS, $1,000,
 MAIDS AWARD TO
 GALLANT RESCUER

Chicago. Aug. 19.-A hearty kiss, a surreptitious hug. $1.0O0 in small bills-an from a beautiful lady rival ing the dreams of poets.
 And then the lady disappeared.
 But if the lady doesn't appear Nicholas J. Hoffman. an ex-service man, may go to prison, possibly die, for he has already been in five Gov ernment hospitals.
 Hoffman was arrested charged with having stolen an automobile. The ex- service man says he bought the car with $1 ,000 given to him by the afore- mentioned beautiful lady.
 "On the night of July 20," says he, "I was at Ardmore Beach. Suddenly heard a scream. It came from a beautiful young lady dressed in a one-piece bathing suit. As she went down for the third time I Jumped in and rescued her."
 She did not reveal her name, con- t1nueS Hoffman, but asked him to meet her at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. where she would reward him. This she did, giving him $1,e00, the kiss and the hug.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19

Carmel, director of the Zionist State Organization of Connecticut.
 An invitation has been sent to Con- gressman Schuyler Merritt to address this meeting. Congressman Schuyler Merritt was very active in securing in Congress the unanimous adoption of Senator Lodges resolution favoring a. Jewish National HomeIand in Pales- tine.
 A most excellent and entertaining musical program has been arranged, to be participated in by the following: who will sing national Jewish hymns; Madame, E. Meltzer of New York, well known as an exponent of Jewish folk songs, and Miss Adelaide Zeigler, pianist; Miss Estelle B. Bernstein, dramatic soprano and David Green favor amongst the music lovers of this city.
 It is hoped that all will turn out in great numbers. This affair has been arranged not for the purpose of any financial benefit. but for the purpose taken to satisfy all elements in the community.
 Besides the speakers and musical program there will be a dance held in the evening where the younger people will spend most enjoyable evening.
 The arrangements committee are: pr. Martin I. Horn, chairman; Her. man Abrams, Dr. M. Carl Beck. Chas. Cziller, I. Islowitz. Rev. H. Kotler, Eli Lfshiz, Jacob Miller, pr. H. A. Neumann, Beri. Rosenblatt, David Rosenbluh. David Schine, pr. Louis B. Smirnow, Henry E. Spttz, Dr. Sam Joseph w. Zeigler and Samuel Zim-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
Emergency Hospital

A quantity of hot pitch which he was using to repair a roof spattered about the right hand and fingers of Fred Montameo of "A Jackson ave- nue, yesterday, causing several burns which were dressed at the Emergen- cy hospital.
 The left thumb of Antonio Stetran- ino, seven years old, of 1S46 Main street, bitten by a dog, was dressed at the Emergency hospital.
 Alexander Mortimer, 16 years old, of 527 Central avenue fractured his left arm below the elbow in a fall while playing in recreation grounds near his home, last night. The in jury was treated at the Emergency hospital and the young man sent home.
 Playing in his yard last night, Tony Marichi, Il years old, stepped on a piece of glass severely cutting his foot. Three stitches were taken at the Emergency hospital to close the wound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
FAIRFIELD

The winners, of the Fairfield Bath ing Girls Contest were announced last night. This contest, which has been running since August 1, has caused great interest among the Fairfield people, and the beach folks; $500 worth of prizes will be given away to- day, to the winners.
 Great surprise was evidenced when the winners were announced, for Nel- lie Crescent. who had been leading the race for the last two weeks. dropped 1 ito second place, and Shirley O'Con- nor who was following Miss Crescent, took the lead Marion Cox came in third. Shirley O'Connor receives beautiful wrist watch: Nellie Crescent, g. solid ivory bureau set; Marion Cox, a large kodak.
 Miss Adelaide Daley of Brooklyn has arrived at the beach where she will be the guest of Miss Margaret Moore.
 The last few days have been very busy days at the beach for the warm weather has sent the people to the beeches for relief. All the pavilions est business of the year. The usual mum Der who look on while the others bathe- were not so much in evidence, for they also took great pleasure in diving into the briny deep.
 The Fairfield beach residents are making complaints to the authorities about the children along the beach road who take pleasure in throwing eggs, tomatoes. melon rinds and the like at autonobilists. Such complaints have been made to the town authorities this year. Of f1cer Bonnet had to warn the chill dren who were under age and driv- ing cars.
 Miss Molly Moore has just arrived | at the beach after spending few days in Milford.
 Mir. Hugh McGrath has returned from New York where he has been spending the last week. MT. Nc Grath has been q resident of tine beach for the last IS years and is very well known around the beach. Miss Marion Sau%ders of Fairfield, has returned from Maine, where she has been staying at camp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
Read Poetry To
 Football Teams

Cambridge, Mass, Aug. 1s. The last day of the course in football at the Harvard Summer school saw a touch Of poetry added to the occa- sion. Howard R. Reiter. former Princeton star, who is director of physical education at Lehigh, is in charge of the course and at the part ing class advocated the use of poetry to strengthen the spirit of the foot ball players, particularly during the halves after things have gone wrong, or before or after the game.
 The Test" by Edward V. Cook. is one Of MT. Refter's favorites An other is God Hates Quitter." a copy of which was found on the dead body of Sam Reed, former Frlnceton baseball captain. after a Still another is '"To Those Who Have Tried and Failed"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
PRIVATE OWNERS NOT BUILDING
 IN ENGLAND
By H. K. REYNOLDS, News Service,

Washington. Aug. 1s.-The great increase in house building which has taken place in the United States has not been duplicated in Great Britain. according to reports to the Depart ment of Commerce from the Amer ican Trade Commissioner at London.
 House building in England Is said to be limited to Government and mu- nicipal schemes and certain arrange ments of large mining companies to build houses on a mo profit' plan for their own employees
 Architects and contractors are still hoping" Trade Comnlissioner Dye reported to Secretary of Com private parties will budld houses as an investment.
 At the close of 1921 there was an Kingdom for lumber, which led to rather large importations, considering the difficult. conditions of industry. Consequently during the first four of lumber from the United States generally declined. However, about May 1 importattons began to increase and have been increasing ever since. ginning the total importation from the United States for the first SIX months of 1922 is practically double what it was in 1921. although still much below previous years"
 Dye said that building costs, both for material and wages, have de- creased during the last six months
 At the present time," he continued
 wages in the building trade are still about 100 per cent. above pre-war rates and material is about 75 per cent above. The output of labor, however, is higher than it was six months ago and considerably higher than it was two years ago."
 Accompanying the British state- ment was report to Secretary Hoo- yer from Vice-Consul Schuler at Brus. se's. transmitting an announcement of the Ministry of Industry on the restoration of buildings destroyed during the war.
 The number of private houses in Belgium totally destroyed or badly damaged during the war was about 1S,0OO and the number of public buildings about HOO. Of the private houses about 60,000 have been re- stored either through the interven- ton of the Office of the Devastated Regions or through private initiative. Up to the present time SIP public Buildings have been restored either permanently or temporarily
 In addition to this work, the Office Of Devastated Regio1s has done con siderable clearing of ruins. rebuilt roads. streets, etc, and has put into condition nearly 22,50O acres ofaland. Public works to be carried out dur ing 1922 include T town halls. 1Os churches. 142 schools and s6 other public building, involving an expend- Iture of. 125, ,512, 400 francs =
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
Prim aries
 Program Is Mapped Out
Republican Voters Lea que Adopts Policy to Be Followed in Ap- preaching Elections Members to s ele c t Candidates and Lead CTS.

The Republican Voters League today announces its pol icy with respect to caucuses, primary elections, and candi- dates. The directors met, last night and formulated a terse statement of their purpose, in the following language:
 '"The policy of the Republican Voters League. inaugurated last year, will be continued this year. The members of the league will, in each district, choose their own leaders and select their own candidates for dele gates and aldermen. Advance notices of district meetings will be mailed to all members so that all may have an opportunity to participate III the choice of candidates.
 ''It will be left to each district or ganization to decide whether they want to support candidates proposed by other factions. or run a separate ticket Any candidates duly chosen by league members in any district will be supported by the league
 '"The purpose of the league is to get the best cadidates possible who will support the league policy of economy and efficiency in office, and who will not be guided by selfish motives"
 Arrangements for caucuseS in every district for Monday night are com plete. The league will name dele gates and candidates for aldermen. The caucuses will be held in school houses wherever possible.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
REBEL ARMY
 IS SMASHED
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(COnJlnued rom rage onG) . Dublin, Aug. 19-One man was killed and three others wounded in a violent outbreak of fighting in Dublin today. There had been heavy firing throughout the night accompanied by heavy casualties, but it died down. Later it was renewed. O'ConpeIl street was swept by bullets. A sol dier was wounded there.
 A motor car containing four Free State Army officers was ambushed by irregulars who bombed it. A civ ilian was killed by one of these burst ing bombs. Three of the officers in the car were wounded. They pur- sued their assai1ants, firing their ser wise pistols but the irregulars es- caped.
 Two automobiles containing a we'd ding party were held up at the Nonagh despite protests that the hour of the ceremony had been fixed and that the guests were waiting at the church. Three men, three women and the Rev. Father Vaughan. who was to be officiating priest, were detained Af- ter several hours the women and the priest were released but the men were held.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
Devon Boy Is Sent
 To State Farm

John Howe, z17, of Cambridge ave- nue. Devon. who was arrested yester- day for breach of the peace was given hearing in the Probate court yes terday and was sentenced to commit ment at the State Farm.
 Olaf Christianson of 20 Beacon street was fined $20 this morning in the City Court for speeding.
 The case of Stephen Kaley of 1O2 Albion street, who was arrested yes- terday for sleeping in the Plaza Thea tre, which has been unoccupied during the summer, was continued.
 Joseph Gilman of 235 Fairfield ave- nue and John Wheeler, Jr., of APO Beechwood avenue were both arrested for violating the parking ordinance, yesterday. They were both fined $i in the City Court this morning. Abraham Schimer of New York city was arrested yesterday for reck- less driving. He forfeited a bond of s30 to appear in the City Court this morning.
 The case of Roy Chase of Manville, Pa-, who was arrested sometime ago for speeding was again continued un- til August 26th,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
Blind Newspaperman
 Assembly Candidate Down In New Jersey

Muir. blind newspaperman. has an nounced his candidacy for the AS sembly on the Republican ticket.
 Although sightless for 12 years, he IS Keen student of politics. He enters the race on a "wide-open" platform and says he will shun strad- ding.
 Muir is an active Elk and was at one time aide to State President Cose. At twenty-two he was a chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, the young est in the state.
 The candidate was stricken while watching performance in the Hip podrome. The affliction did not end his newspaper career, for he since has risen to the editorship of a Plain field daily. Muir says his campaign will be vigorous.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
ST. PATRICk'S MEN TO HOLD PICNIC
 RAIN OR SHINE

Rain or shine the outing and sheep roast planned by the men of St. Pat rick's church will take place tomor- row in Daniels Grove in Long Hill. If the weather is fair the athletic events and the rest of the interesting program will be presented in the grove but if the weather is stormy the party will be held in the com modtous pavilion on the premises. The families of the men have also been invited to participate in the festivities.
 During the morning there will be a baseball game and at 12 o'clock steak sandwiches, corn and potatoes will be served. At two o'clock the sheep will be roasted. John M. O'Connell, Henry Pember, and Louis Blair, all of whom make a speciality of preparing sheep roasts will be in charge of this inn portant feature on the program.
 John Brady is chairman of the general committee assisted by Clifford Berger as secretary. Joseph Neider- meir and David Casey will be in charge of the entertainment.
 The guests are instructed to take the North Main street trolley car to Bethany chapel. where jitney buses and touring cars will be waiting to take them to the grove.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
POPE PLUS RECEIVES
 AUTOMOBILE AS GIFT

Rome, Aug. 19.-Popie Plus is to have an automobile. The people of Milan, where the pontiff was arch bishop before his election, have pre- sented him with a machine of the latest Italian model. It is mauve col ored and bears on the doors the papal coat of arms, surmounted by the tri- pie crown and the pontifica1 keys. The pontiff, it is said, will use the car within the Vatican gardens, which he now circles twice daily in his promenades, a distance of three and a quarter miles.
 This is the first time a pope has ever owned an automobile. Some of the cardinals in late years, however, have been possessors of gasoline pro- nelled cars.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19

School population figures to be made public next week will show the shift in population of the city, Acting Superintendent of Schools B. Everett Cortright stated today. At this time would not hazard a guess as to whether there will be more scnool children or not. When the figures are compiled Bridgeport will know whether it is losing population or not. MT. Cortright stated today.
 There will be an increase, however. in the number of freshmen entering the High schools this year over last year, he said. Four High schools will be in operation, the main High school,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
FIRST AND GRACE METHODIST CHURCHES CONSIDER MERGER
 AND PURCHASE OF WHITING HOME

 Marshall will be back shortly after Labor Day and then definite facts will be available.
 If the project Is developed, it will means that the present site of the Methodist church, at Broad and Fair field avenue will be available for busi- ness purposes.
 A short time ago 1t was planned to erect a hotel here but negotiations were not competed.
 Dr.. H. B. Warehouse. president or the Elmwood Improvement Assocla- ton, was not in town day. The Elm wood Improvement Association at Q meeting a month ago talked of the contemplated merger between the two churches and discussed the sale or the Whiting homestead for church pur- poses.
 If the plans under way materfaiize a new church. would be erected, which would be enc of the finest In the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
Small Pint Made
 Miss LeitZ Car
 Punch Fire House

Catherine Leitz, of 1412 State street Gsv chareed win driving an auto while under the influence of liquor, on Thursday night. She drove her car into the side of Engine House No. at BoStwick ave. and Spruce street. She was fined $1OO and costs.
 Miss Leitz had partaken of a pint bottle of wine, but she claims she was not under the influence of liquor. She met friend who asked her for a ride. He was intoxicated, she said and grabbed the wheel, causing the car to lurch against the fire house. Attorney Vincent Keat- ing, was of the opinion that the story was false.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
WOMAN MARSHAL
 QUITS; COULDN'T
 STAND 'DRUNkSv

DesIacs, N. D., Aug. 19 Mrs. Bertha Ward, elected village marshal last spring when a complete feminine administration was swept into office, has surrendered her star to the village some one acting in disorderly man. ner, would just laugh at me and I was helpless"
 Mrs. Wards colleagues opposed her resignation, fearing failure of the feminine regime might be inferred. Her husband favored it.
 Daniel Olson. the new marshal, is a second hand. He announced an order of strict law enforcement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
GUILTY IS VERDICT
 OF CORONER
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(COntlnued rom fage One) children and their nephew to his home. This was in April, 1922.
 After short time amongst other causes of friction in the conduct of the newly established household. the desire and practice of Voight in in- sisting upon g o'clock in the evening for supper despite the desire of Rob- erts for an earlier hour, allowing an early bedtime for the small children, together with Weights determination for the oroper reverence and attitude by Roberts, of Weights method and pronouncement of table prayer occa stoned growing distress and ill- feelings between the parties to the time of the death of the deceased.
 Quarrel Over Swing Chair.
 An alleged injury to a children's framed swinging chair belonging to Roberts by relatives of voight in the barnyard of the latter on August 5 a short time before the shooting was the occasion Of a wordy quarrel be- tween the deceased and Voight near to and in the Kitchen. The evidence excitedly complaining and insisting to voight that the 1atter's relatives, or Voight, should pay for the broken swing. and when entering the kitchen with voight. asked the latter how he would like to have his furniture broken as the swing had been. At this the evidence shows that voight left the kitchen. walked across his dining room to his bedroom where he obtained shot gun. charged with one cartridge, returned to the door of the kitchen leading from the din- ing room and whilst the Aeceased standing a, few feet and facing him, placed the gun to his shoulder and instantly shot her in the left side of the neck, tn5uring her as shown and from the effects of which she died
 Voight by advice of counsel refused to testify at the hearing. Copies of the coroner's finding have been for | wa r~d dnd f< Dro r Heating and States Attorney Homer s. Cummings, that they may take the course prescribed by law in prosecut- ing the murderer
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
NEWPORT TENNIS DRAWS
 STARS FOR CASINO TILT

Newport. R. T.. Aug. 19.-Two of the teams likely to be among the most prominent of the American combina- tions contending with foreign pairs at Longwood next week for the ma tional doubles tennis championship were opponents today in the final round of the Casino doubles play. R. Norris Williams, 2nd. of Boston, and Watson M. Washburn of New York, the former. American Davis Cup dou- bles representative, and the Kinsey brothers, Pacific coast champions, had advanced over 30 teams. some of them sectional titlists who also are headed for Longwood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-19
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 Prices were obtained from the Whiting family, but this morning at the Whiting homestead nothing den- nite could be learned. Mrs. Whiting was unable to talk and someone speaking for her said they nothing to say on the matter and cared to dis cuss it no further.
 George B. Hawley of the Bridge port Gas Light company. who is a trustee of the First Meth odist church, said to The Times reporter: "A cou- pie of years ago we talked of the matter and finally decided that it should be dropped. As far as l could learn the parishioners did not wish to move the church from the present central site on Fairfield avenue. How ever, I believe that the effort has been renewed within the last few weeks. Our pastor, Rv. Chester c. Marshall, is on his vacation. I have nothing which I can say is authentic. MT.