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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1921

Page

2

Local men held on fire claim conspiracy charges

Two Bridgeport area men are held on conspiracy to defraud insurance charges connected to a house and furniture fire on Christmas Day. James Bualsal of 4% Bostwick Avenue and James Feldman of Han tav Avenue, both with ties to Feldman Furnitures, face $3,600 bonds each after investigators and police flagged the fraudulent claim. Szakal, who bought furniture from Feldman, also implicated in the allegations.

Peat Ec National Fire Bron- Sor Avenue James ‘Bualsal Bostwick Avenue James Feldman Feldman Kr Furnitures Ciers Hantock Avnue Emdseport Seakal Feldman Saakal S. Loewith Bridgeport Staiz Virelli Arate Fenuyer

Georgian on Trial For 11 Murders

The Georgian case returns as Solicitor Brand and associates outline plans to present witnesses and support a confession by Cisde Manning. Three charges against Williams proceed with a jury largely from the upper tier of the community. Trial proceedings resume tomorrow with Manning expected to be called as a key witness for the state.

A. M. Brand William B. Howard Augusta Graham Wright Cisde Manning Judes John i Hutcheson Manning Brand Williams Dorsey Manning Shere E. Marvin Underwood

Civil War Veteran Henry Skinner Dies in Winsted

Colonel Henry Skinner aged unknown died at his home in Winsted of heart failure after a prolonged illness. He led the Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery and later became colonel of the Fourth Regiment Connecticut National Guard. He served in Bull Run, was captured, later exchanged, and had a long distinguished career before his death leaving a widow a daughter two brothers and sisters.

Winsted Henry Skinner Winsted Gis Company Lot Skinner Bull Ren Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery Alé Fourth Regiment Connecticut Amd

Weather Outlook for East Coast and New England

The forecast calls for fair conditions across East New York and South New England Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Disturbance moves east from Colorado. generally fair, mild weather expected across Atlantic states. Moderate to fresh southeast winds along the coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Observations note varied cloudiness and clear periods across major cities, with a mild trend continuing through midweek.

New York South New England Massachu- Seis Colorado Atlantic States Novik Sandy Hook St. Paul Bridgeport Middlebrook Almanzt MAC P. m

Beardsley Will Admitted to Probate in Milford

The Will of Charlie W. Beardsley of Milford was admitted to probate by Judge in New Haven pretrial court. Executors Charles F Beardsley and C W Plat, both of Milford, were appointed with bonds of 14000. Contestants claim Charles Beardsley misrepresented the estate and plan to appeal to the superior court.

Milford Charlie W. Beardsley Levy Beardsier New Haven George Bibwootark West Haven New Mayen Fter Gilson C. W. Plat Charles F. Beardsley

Obituary notices inform East Bridgeport deaths and funerals

Obituary items list multiple local deaths and funeral details. Thomas E Carroll a retired demis t ist funeral was held from his home on Slate street with service at Mountain Grove cemetery. Other notices cover Miss Gertrude Santillo and Ferdinando Del Grosso with masses, pallbearers, and burial sites at St Michael's cemetery and Holy Rosary church. Additional notices include Anna Stepler and Thomas I Moremanson with service times, churches, and family survivors noted.

Thomas E. Carroll Thomas J. Carroll Slate Street Carmpbell Mountain Grove Cemetery Tmoy A. Lenagh Lacey A. Lenagh Iaie Curnis Avenue St. Mary's Church Raymond Resrahi Danzhier Mariantenio Santillo Hamilton Street Turch S. Blichael Michael A. Tomano Ece Ava Maria Margaret Romano Silvia Romano Olympic Read Dara Romano Helen Rich Mary Rich Misa Santillo Bridgeport Zarreti Luciano Mainero Frank Sequinte Florence Santila Joseph Anthony Santillo Ferdinands DelGrosso Ferdinando DelGrosso Clacksmith Burns and Company Eugene TW Garfield Avenue Holy Rosary Church Urial St. Michael's Cemetery Raffaele Eugene W. Devries Geonardi DiMinni Lais City Grazaia Mas Tri Jonn Haney Richard “Ba ‘On Welter Coyne Ohn O'Donnel Anna Stepler Acock M. Z. Gaanen Joh Street St. Johts Chu Pidock St Stehoel’s Mamas 1 Coteran Thomas I Moremsan Grand Grilo Stysochurch Warial Mill Ve SS Michael's Cemete

Pearl Farm Introduces Pearl Bearing Oysters in Japan

A Japanese scientist 18 k wealthy owner controls a new pearl farm in Japan. The venture trains oysters to produce pearls, claiming a regulated crop. Some 60 square miles operate under water, with depths of five to fifteen feet. Women divers collect the trained oysters.

Janan Win Hig With Sis Farm

Harding Deliberates on Peace Declaration Timing

President Harding signals caution over a rapid peace declaration. Advisers weigh delaying the measure to gain broader Allied and Senate support, fearing risk to Allied unity and American coalition strength. Officials note potential leverage while noting no open delay plan. A French premier’s view adds to the debate over timing and congressional action.

Wvant Ngress Urding Hare Wien Bit Othciais Tor & Peace Lever Padee Senate M. Siviani Congress

Pershing's Next Appointment Rumored as Diplomat

Rumors swirl over General Pershing possibly becoming ambassador to Japan or Paris as a future post. Officials discuss options including chief of staff or field command, with Weeks signaling a possible move toward legislation for a field army, while Pershing hints at retirement after key duties.

General Pershing War Department Pershing Anhansador Japan Roland Morris Harding United States Paris Tokio Per 9 Sithar Peyton Weeks Congress Nim Sinver Teeo

Radicals Try to Spur Boston Strikers to Action

Boston leaders of the Building Trades Council with 18,000 on strike report leaflets urging violence have been circulated near union HQs across the city. Officials trace the distribution to a private conference between employer councilors and the State Board of Conditi on and investigate who funded the effort.

Boston Agria Esired Building Trades Council Wiv Wie Trades, Overs’ Association Fle Oaxtrey Feramre

Eliot Blames Labor for Closed Shop Policy

Boston observers report Eliot condemns the closed shop as an instrument of union leverage and labor control. He urges education of both sides to shift from warfare to peaceful means and calls for wage reductions as conditions demand. Sam Lewisohn from New York weighs in on the need to adjust wages.

Boston Enty Fa Meritusy Mhares W. Eliot Marverd University Salt Sam Lewisohn New York J Compas

Shanley Sent to Federal Prison in Detroit Case

The article reports Shanley, Burroughs, and four others facing federal charges over an auto theft ring shipping stolen cars to Scandinavian countries. Jack White was freed. prosecutors say evidence against a local man was weak. Jury selection paused as proceedings continued.

Dodge Tittle

Horsewhips Girl She Charges with Breaking up Home

Ballamori reports accuse a girl of breaking up a home and describe an arrest amid witness accounts. The scene includes Mrs Randall and Miss Burris, with riding in a trolley and a whip used in the incident. Witnesses recount the sequence and claim the girl was dropped during the confrontation.

Edith Baliillure Burriss Burris Bolot Isnott City Randall Cat

France population falls five percent in 1941 census

Paris reports a nationwide population decline of about five and seven tenths percent since the 1941 census. The Paris area and 21 departments show differing changes with eighteen departments gaining around 40,090 people while fifteen lost about 427,000.

Paris Paria

Fearing Police Paris Drops Its Nude Venuses

AAS report: ten Venus figures planned to appear nude at a Paris show but were veiled after police intervention amid a morality crackdown. The act was reworked with featherweight veils while Paris fashion houses apply prudish edits and the Aphrodite gown is announced as part of a broader push for decorum.

Paris C.F. Beit Aliex Zere Pearins Slaluss Lady Derby

Striking Miners Carry out Threats Across Districts

Striking miners carried out threats as meetings of transport workers and miners delegates discussed unified action. Troops were stationed in Kensington Gardens to deter disturbances while supply depots and camps sprang up. Reports describe clashes, injured police and volunteers, and widespread disruption as workers pressed wage talks and shortages affected factories and rural areas.

Transport Men's Transport Federation Lazimers Jude Cvon Kensington Gardens West End Woche Iito Aris Mark Wieni- Nerias Edinonrth West Benhar Scotland Piteshire

Viviani Seeks Clearer Line on Peace Talks

Viviani fends off misreadings of his peace mission amid criticism from American officials. He insists he has not abandoned offers to influence foreign policy and clarifies his stance after discussions with U S representatives.

Bravnce Viedani Hint Soveramentel Hinsett Naa United States Imhof Germany Rante Potain

Officials Name Personnel of the U S Golf Team

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New York Agelh Americas Cleur Warfrre Pool Yew Charles Quandson Chicago Cnamaplon California Marker Whillemore Boston W. Ty Ponce Pittsburgh J. Platt Phldtelphia Foo Newton Max Marston Phhade I Oswald Kirkby Englewood Davidson Herron Oakmont

Jewel Thefts Blamed on Young Woman Raffles

Chicago society circles buzz over jewel thefts totaling 35 600 at recent teas and luncheons. Insurance investigators name a young woman of chic social access as a key suspect amid rumors of a broader circle and discreet probing.

Raffles Brilliant Chicago Society Bill Suaur Chin Qui Chicago Liond Rams William Calford New York Che Siseime Prominenk Lesta Society Lea Pasty Hem Philie Ffly Werren

McCormicks Deny Annie Stillman North with Them

McCormicks deny that Annie Stillman North traveled with them from Ireland. The fragmentary report mentions McCormick and his daughter with a reference to Miss Anne Stillman, a New York banker’s daughter, amid garbled dialogue about their plans and whereabouts in the northern woods.

McCormicks Annie Stillman North Rhickgo Apollo—Hireldi McCormick Murint McCormick Genie Ireland Wis Anne Stilman Daugiter New York Banker Central Fimieedhe Han Boon Tata Mise Stiltma Mr McCormick

Flying Parson Beats Limited and Boards Train

An odd report describes Flying Parson defeating a limited service and boarding a train to New York but missing connections in Rhode Island and New Haven. The narrative follows delays, planned meetings, and attempts to overtake a schedule as the subject travels toward Providence and Exeter.

Flying Parson Beats Limited and Boards Train

Emmet Club Meeting Defines Ireland's Cause

At a largely attended Emmet Club gathering, 40 Lanes M. Hoey of St. Muatrick's whiteh­eart delivered the principal address, stressing the necessity of Ireland's freedom from external rule. The program featured remarks on independence and the ongoing struggle for national self-determination alongside community celebration and candidate discussions.

Ireland Emmet Club United States M. Hoey St. Muatrick Whitreh Wellar Tretuh Meghan Tiberi Seinra Alagar Deurhaay Nolowel Murphy le

Cornell Professor Addresses Doctors Here

Omer, a Cornell University professor, spoke at the Oneriddgepark Medical Society meeting on Neihmne Oe Diagnosis and Trewin. The Welta­re building hosted the session led by Dr. Charles W. Gardner, president of the society, with over fifty attendees. Refreshments followed adjournment.

Omer Cornell University Oneriddgepark Medical Society Hianthiy Weetag Weltare Charles W. Gardner Organication Ds Nellie

British Food Controller Says Price Peak Passed

The British Food Controller in London states that price peaks have passed and that the overall price movement will trend lower than in 1926. He credits progress in reconstruction, notes remaining tasks, and calls for continued production growth and stable employment to restore trade with Europe.

Bon C. A London Great Briain Norm

Society Woman and Stillmans Friend In Drama Turbulence

A fragmented society page item hints that Mrs Stillman faces inquiries linking her home to a barker and exploring a web of connections with an Indian boy named in a Three Rivers camp. Legal motions, witnesses, and alleged relationships among Mrs Stillman, Mr Leeds, and Mrs Leeds surface as the case moves toward potential filings.

Messiman Don Stillman Mr. Stillman Tames A. Stillman

Fire Safety and Burn Treatment Instructions From War Era Guidance

A historical page provides compact emergency guidance covering fire response, smoke inhalation with wet cloths, cooling burns, and clothing removal cautions while warning against water on flames. It also notes Afghanistan’s estimated population at 6,290,000 for context.

Amendment to Home Rule Bill Affects Voting

Amendment to Home Rule Bill proposed to end the 60 percent referendum requirement would require a three fifths voter majority for validity. A legislative committee heard the change aiming to improve public input and set conditions for referendums or special elections this year.

Legislative Committee

Bromo Quisine Tani Advertisement Origin

A fragmented ad fragment mentions Brom o Quisine Tani and originel Cole and Bromo 30e with unclear context. The readable text lacks concrete event or date details and resembles an old style advertisement note.

Reves Colé

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