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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1921

Page

4

Would-Be Capturers of Bergdoll at Coblenz

Paris reports American detectives Carl Naut and Franz Zimmer, once at Motack, failed to capture Bergdoll as changes prevented the action. Bergdoll, the draft evader, has joined American forces at Coblenz. The U S government allegedly agreed to pay indemnity to a wounded girl from a shot fired during the attempted stop of Bergdoll’s automobile.

Paris Carl Naut Franz Zimmer Motack Grover Clevelord Bergdoll Coblenz Havas Carisrufe Beredoll

Chileans eager as eggs pour for sailors voyage

Olivers of supply ships escorting United States ships on a South American cruise caused a surge in local commerce. Valparaiso merchants report orders for 7,090,000 eggs for 14,080 bluejackets, but seasonal conditions and logistics likely prevent filling more than a fraction of the order. In New York State, one eighth of income tax returns filed by females.

Valipariso Chile Olivers United States Wgg Bis New York State

Wise Selection of Foreign Envoys Delicate Problem

President Harding and Secretary Hughes face a delicate task choosing ambassadors and ministers. The article stresses the wives of diplomats as crucial officials, noting social grace, discretion, and tact impact missions abroad. It cites examples from Washington and European posts, highlighting American wives shaping diplomatic success and cautioning against indiscretion.

Frederick, Haskin Wash Iton Mos Harding Washington Hsanting Hughes Clementa Napoleon Attiohe Madame Susta Townley Sir Walter Beaupre Townley Ladd Susan Whitch Clavér Pet Hans Savio Y. Grovibat Grovitch Madame Grouviton

Hens Enter Three Year Egg Laying Contest

In Murphysboro a three year national egg laying contest begins November 1 with 400 hens entered. Paul Arndt, a vocational education instructor, leads the project with his class. Eighty breeders have registered hens from scattered sections. Local businessmen back the $2,000 prize and provide feed. A market deal offset the contest costs, with trap costs to prevent cheating and high school hens houses being built on campus. Breeders sending birds to Murphysboro for year one may join a relay for year two.

Mgapetsboro Apel Paul Arndt Carl Colvin Murphysboro Torkey Murphysbora

Insane patient attempts death by own action

A patient at Bridgeport Hospital attempted suicide by jumping from a window ledge. He was restrained with help from attendants and visitors and confined to a padded cell. A separate item notes a Hague Court debt scandal and police arrest for drug offenses with unclear details.

Lenin Hougler Mar Farrand Green Vie Bridgeport Hospital Boysler

Round Tip tobacco plant bred by Harvard researchers

A Harvard scientist and colleagues claim a new tobacco plant variety named Round Tip was produced by crossing Sumatra and Broadleaf strains as a scientific application of heredity. The plant promises higher yields, sturdier leaves, and resistance to root rot, with Connecticut growers distributing it for commercial trials.

Cambridge Associated _ Press Flint M. Hast Harvard Conneceur New Haven Conn Bast Sumatra Connecticut Rovacea Donald P. Jones St Hhas Yeon Pret Bast Bussey

Construction delays hit city as costs rise and materials fall

Builders face a standstill with about 000 000 in St Agepart stalled by bankers demanding high rates and workers reluctant to accept 20 percent wages. Albert W Smith of W A Smith and Son notes material prices have dropped from peak, while contractors seek a 72 rate per hour and aim for a 5 percent reduction in overall borrowing costs.

Tor Albert W. Smith W. A. Smit.& Son Ia Smith Hay Pulding

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