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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1921

Page

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Young couple held for widow's murder in estate dispute

New York April 3 two persons Mis Caroline Verderosa seventeen and Luciano Verderosa twenty eight were arrested for the murder of Mrs Catherine Trotta widow of Brooklyn whose body was found near a pond. Police say relatives quarreled over the estate and rope and marks tied around the neck were found at the Verderosa home. The suspects deny guilt and are held without bail for hearing.

Catherine Trotto Brooklyn New York Catherine Trotta Caroline Verderosa Luciano Verderose Verderosa Fich Cooper's Pond

Moonlight Cafe Raided by Police for Liquor Seizure

Police from the bureau of investigation raided the Moonlight cafe at 10 Elim Street at 1 am Sunday. Proprietor James Buchino and manager Joseph Davis were arrested with bonds set at $2 each after four bottles of whiskey and twelve quarts of red wine were seized, including concealed liquor. Buchino had previous liquor law convictions. sergeant Michael Arnoldski led the raid with officers Brawley and Foster.

Elim Street Bureau of Investigation James Buchino Joseph Davis Buchino Michael Arnoldski Brawley and Foster

Milford Forest Fire Threatens Nearby Towns

A forest fire near the New Haven railroad tracks spread over 30 acres and lit the sky visible from miles away. The blaze reached a cedar prod near Naugatuck Gardens eastern approach as flames rose high, drawing inquiries from West Haven and other areas.

New Haver Naugatuck Gardens James West Haven

Demonstration Follows Slain Syracuse Executive Funeral

Syracuse N Y April Be a grave has taken place for Dean John Wharton head of the College of Business Administration as David G Holmes of East Grange N J Uncle of Prof Holmes Beckwith, who killed the executive then killed himself Expressed sympathy and regret for his nephew amid funeral services with relatives and friends present Becket?

Syracuse N.Y David G. Holmes East Grange N. J Holmes Beckwith John Hy Whaaton College of Business Administration Syracuse University Holmes James HR. Day Beckwith

Synthetic Gas At 18 Cents To Be Marketed

German invention Hydrol is described as a cheaper synthetic fuel blending gasoline and crude oil residues. San Francisco engineer Foreman holds exclusive American rights to produce and distribute the fuel promising 30 percent lower prices than prevailing gasoline and up to 64 percent engine efficiency gains.

W. Fatreaday S. Toreman San Francisco W York Berlin Foreman New York

Rail Men Seek Sanction for District Alliances

In New York the convention of 176000 railroad employees urged national and international unions to sanction district offensive and defensive alliances in the New York district and other strategic points. The move aims to resist railway executives and unite all workers in a solid 100 percent movement. Delegates from local unions urged the AFL to clear the way for transportation brotherhoods to affiliate, with 254 representatives attending.

New York Apel Guilroad Spogin Iday New Fork Coitizis Railway Executive Association Rucal Wdieee New Transportation Brotherhoods American Federation of Labor United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way United States New York City Brooklyn Newark Trenton Hoboken Jersey City Paterson Long Island

Day's launch drive for prohibition enforcement

Will Jiam E. Anderson, head of the Anti-Saloon rescue of New York, opened the Allied Citizens of America campaign at the Methodist Episcopal state conference. He cited 200000 New Yorkers backing national prohibition and pledged financial support from Joan D. Rockefeller Jr. and others to extend enforcement to other states, continuing efforts to uphold the constitution and enforce the 18th Amendment.

Cornwall X Aprilo Joan D. Rockefeller, Jr Yonkers Will Jiam E. Anderson New York Methodist Episcopal Church Anderson Allied Citizens of America Tonkers Iuhat Allied Citizens of

Franklin Statue to travel from Baltimore to Waterbury

Plans to truck Paul W Bartletts statue of Benjamin Franklin from Baltimore to Waterbury Conn follow the route Franklin used in 1723. The Sons of the American Revolution announce patriotic ceremonies at each stage with Boy Scouts as guards. Elaborate events are set for April 23 in Waterbury and include a parade from Battery Park to City Hall plaza led by Col Wy Sackett and Brig Gen Oliver B Bridgman. The journey also features memorials in Philadelphia on April 17 and stops in Wilmington Bordentown Trenton Washingtons Crossing Princeton Brunswick and Perth Amboy.

New York Paul W. Bartlett Benjamin Franklin Baltimore Waterbury Battery Paris City Hall Plaza Franklin Firth and Arch Streets Independence Hall Quaker City Wilmington Del Bordentown Trenton Washington's Crossing Princeton Brunswick Perth Amboy New Jersey

East Side Merchants Observe Dollar Day Event

East Side merchants under the Est Side Business Men's association prepare over thirty five stores for Dollar Day. Shoppers will find special inducements on purchases as the event is observed by local retailers.

East Side Est Side Business Men's Association

Hartford Youth Suicide in New York

Thomee Hepburn a 15 year old Hartford Conn. boy son of Dr and Mrs Tho mas N Hepburn killed himself by hanging at relatives home in New York City. He had shown signs of distress and was reported to be wandering from his guardians for some time before his death.

New York Apr g.—Thomee Hepburn

Irish Labor Leaders Outline War Program in Manifesto

Irish labor leaders outline a wartime program calling for extended conflict, with 160,900 unemployed workers cited. The manifesto supports a Democratic program with a moratorium on land years and purchase annuities, insists on protection to rebuild Irish industry, and frames protection as worker focused.

Dubluln Associated Press Irish Labor Party Iapas Suanigesin Trish Labor Party Dail Blreman

Predictions of Irish settlement in Irish press

Dublin observers say a settlement of the Irish problem may come soon though fighting continues in disturbed districts and spreads to Ulster. Factors cited include Lloyd George's admission of failure, Velera's pronouncements, Sinn Fein flexibility, coal strikes in England, and the US committee report.

Dublin Associated Press Trish St. Patrick's Day Lloyds Ulster Lloyd George Eamonne Velera Sinn Fein England Ireland American Committee of One Hundred Harding American Relief Committee United States Kenyon

Foreign Envoys to Discuss Trade at A. M. Meeting

Ambassadors from more than thirty nations will attend a world trade conference during the National Association of Manufacturers annual convention in New York starting May 16. Secretary of State Hughes will open the conference on the second day unless delayed in Washington. The gathering seeks to align U S foreign trade financing with world needs, with sessions by nation groups and an information section for trade literature and data. Stephen C. Mason will preside, and the event marks a new departure in U S international business relations.

New York National Association of Manufacturers World Line Hughes Washington United States Europe Stephen C. Mason Thhe Association Mason

Whitman probes Elwell case in New York report

Ex governor and district attorney investigator Charles G. Whitman leads a new inquiry into the Elwell mystery. The probe promises revelations about a turfman and bridge whist expert, with references to a pink kimono and blue exhibit. The Elwell shooting remains under scrutiny as authorities withhold details.

New York Elwell Europe Charles G. Whitman District Attorney's Office Whitman

Three Held for Resisting Federal Men in Stamford

In Stamford Connecticut Leon Arena Bendetta Arena and Sezerin Arena were arrested after allegedly resisting two federal prohibition officers and assaulting them inside a city tavern. Agents entered with a search warrant but claim the suspects attacked, with a spilt liquor and objects struck. Bonds set at $1,000 each.

Stamford Conn Leon Bendetta Sezerin Arena York Patrick Powers Dennis JT. Hurley Arena Brothers

Innocent Penalized Under Present Laws Says Post

Louis Jer ime, assistant secretary of the post, told the audience at the Lnn ed Church Forum last night that immigration policy and its administration are unjust. He criticized deportation practices as sweeping and lax, causing many innocent aliens to be suspected and denied due process. He cited 6,000 warrants issued in the government campaign against "reds," with 3,000 arrests and about 800 cases involving Communist party members, many Russians unfamiliar with the language.

Louis Jer Ime Istration Govramen Posta Federsl Communist Party

Greeks Defeated by Turks in Nine Days of Battle

A Turkish success route unfolds as Turkish forces aided by Bolshevik gunboats press gains in a nine day clash. The conflict topic dominates headlines as regional power dynamics strain, with allied naval support cited in recent reports. Local governance also weighs jitney service steps for city transit. The aldermen may push to enforce jitney legislation and prepare measures for uninterrupted service ahead of the new law taking effect.

Common Council

Former Austrian Emperor Ill as Diplomacy Fights Delay

Reports say former Emperor Charles of Austria rests ill at Steinamanger and diplomats seek an allied physician. Allies weigh a diplomatic illness as a tactic to delay departure, while Prague and Belgrade anticipate steps to speed his exit. Rumors suggest a possible journey to Switzerland, depending on Steinamanger developments.

Associated Press Steinamanger Charles Stein Aidanger Prague Belgrade Switzerland Steinamamger

German ex crown prince denies coup plans

Berlin April 3 The former German crown prince branded as ridiculous reports that a group of German monarchists would attempt a coup if Ex-Emperor Karl Hunsrath succeeds A dispatch to Universal Service Berlin signed by Major Von Jena adjutant to the crown prince calls the telegrams combinations entirely absurd

Berlin Erman Haa Karjo Hunsray Universal Servie Major von Jena

Vessel Aground in Nantucket Sound Echoed by Report

New York April 3 report states the Thatch schooner Evolution bound from New Godfori for the Cape Verde Islands ran aground with a leaking hull on the shoals of the lower Nantucket sound. Sails carried away. five crew members aboard.

New York Seashnet New Godfori Ape Verde Islands Nantucket Sound

Annie Cary Former Prima Donna Dies at 79 in Norwalk

Annie Lowise Cary once famed prima donna and wife of banker Charles M. Raymond died at her Norwalk home aged 79. Born 1843 in Wayne Maine she began singing at 18 in Boston and studied in Europe before rising in American opera, including the first American staging of Aida in 1874.

Annie Louise Cary Norwalk Norwal Conn Annie Lowise Cary Charles M New York Annie Louse Cary Wayne Kennebec County Maine Rowe Street Baptist Church Boston Gorham Seminary Siana Inman W Wheeler Europe

Funeral Services Today for Geo C Waldo Sr

Funeral services for George C Waldo Sr editor and newspaper figure are to be held today at Read Memorial Chapel Mounting Grove cemetery. Rev John G Saddler of Trinity Episcopal Church will officiate. Waldo, born March 29 1897 in Lynn Massachusetts, spent most of his life in journalism with a Civil War service period and a brief study of law medicine.

George Curtis Waldo Connecticu Hegie George G. Waldo Grovers Black Rock Read Memorial Mounting Grove John G. Saddler Rist Tspiscopal Church Waldo Bridgeport Loses Ann Waldo

Five States Surpass Irish Relief Quota

The article reports that five states have exceeded their Irish relief quotas. Connecticut has given 170000 of a 100000 target, New Hampshire 14000 of 50000, Rhode Island and other states including Florida have surpassed their allotments. The overall fund has slow progress, nearing the 90000 mark.

York Connecticut New Hampshire Rhode Island Columbia Florida

Greeks March Across Divisions in New Turkish Assault

Unconfirmed reports from Brusa claim Ottoman forces captured two Greek divisions as Mustapha Kemal Pasha presses a nine day Eskishehr front battle. Turkish spokesmen say Biledjik was recaptured and Greeks retreat toward Erusa while Bolshevik aid ships land further troops. Greek losses rise as three fresh divisions deploy at Moudania, threatening a wider engagement and prompting alarm among Serbia and Bulgaria. ERUSA scene reports hundreds of wounded, with unclear total and possible Greek strategic withdrawal.

Eskilhehr Biledjik Erusa Kara Bekir Ineveli Eski-Shehr Moudania Mustapha Kema Pasha

American Son of Greek Princess to Wed King's Niece

AVRESS April 3 William B Leeds Princess Anastasia of Greece arrived to visit his ill mother and became engaged to Princess Neniz the 17 year old second daughter of Grand Duchess Marie and niece of Constantine. The marriage is planned for June probably in Athens and the couple will reside in America. Leeds, nineteen, went to London to arrange a wardrobe and will return to Athens in a fortnight.

Avress Wiliam B. Leeds Anastasia Greece Trincess Neniz Ord Mirie Nise el Constantine Agtens America Leeds Prince London Athans

City S Community Spirit Faces First Test Today

The city reads to unite for a campaign in Bin 17a, led by Gaurse M and George Hawley, with Industrial Division head George Hawler driving a push among 21,000 workers. Local efforts in United Church after Dr Day inspire pledges and new charity drives to aid missing young men.

Branaport Opm Campaigh Jancheon iSiineldiyo Gaurse M Warmers Oiter George Hawley Movtgien Che George Hawler Ad Vanvass United Church Day Amoubh

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Elm Street Saloon Wine Street Milford Bean Suuicide Wharton Hydros U.S W. H. Anderson Cornwall N. Y M. E. Church Ben Hartford A. VL Manufacturers’ Association Swan Hapsburgs Aida Geo. C. Waldo, Sr Mountain Grove Cemetery Lynn Air, Waldo Mass Josiah Crosby Waldto Binniny Ruth (Ballon) Waldo Ray Hasex Bales Brusa Constantenople Gro St Eski-Shehr Mustapha Kemal Pasha Asia Minor Madania Bruse Stratheld
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