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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1921

Page

2

Bridgeport Campaign Raises Final Pledge Totals

Bridgeport residents push for a community chest drive as grants stretch beyond prior limits. Contributions surge with gifts from Walter Lashar, Sumner Simpson, Bryant, First National Bank, and the American Chain Co, as divisions report steady gains toward a $475,000 goal before Monday.

Bridgeport Yeserdar Mafla Hotel Stratfield Walter SB. Lashstand Sy Sumner Simpson Ty DaVer H. Warner iAmerican’ Chain Company Sryant Electric Company J. G. Hawlind First National Bank Q. G. Jennings Mira ‘Waldo Co. Bryant Grey National Bank Jenkins Brothers Value Company John B. Nihil Walter Lashar Iston B Wee Judge Poster Division George S. Hawley Yester George H. Eames J.B. Klein James Me Orer Mire C.F. Walliams Leonard Asheim T. Serene J. Planagan OW Harrison F. Milier Witlateinke LW. Walker Carl Foster W. Allen Elmer Havens RK. T. Staples J. Bailey HE Beach Cs. Brody J- W. Conners L. TF. Gallaguer Tx EB. Johnson Columbia Graphophone Co Breant Electric Co Singer Mes Eral Electric Co Takpedo Jenkins Tras Valve Col Acme Shemer Wead Co Siti Locomobile Co Howland Bry Gonda Ndy & i Wpaunrson Automatic Ashcroft Co Batan Massking Tool Co Astral Co Warner Bridgeport Brass Co Kim Wolverine Motor Co Bullard Machine Tool Raind Machine Co Arms Mfg. Co Bridgeport Coach Jace Stanley Rute & Cval EH. O. Canfield Co Frisbie Pie Co Monumental Bronze Co Canis Sm Mey Hancheon Telia Walter B. ‘Dasha Armerican Chaim Bryant Blentis Co Pirstational Bank J. G Howland Ity National Bank Walde C. Bryant G. Jennings Jenkins ,Sros Valve Co W. T. ‘MacFarlane K L. Watson American i Sons OW. Walder Caesar Atsch Devide Wheeler George Balebeller Co RB. i Hunter G. W Goodsel Martin Luscomb Tohn D. Woodhull AL. Moody Downer Handy S. Catlin Baward S. Kotchikiss Abrahim Schnee Farmars Dairy Co Btks Chile McNab Co Woolworth Howard H Res B. Marsh Prederic A Florence LM. Bartlett Porcupine Co Bridgeport Bread O Hoagland J. I. Con L. Wells Atrs

Community Chest Appeals From Laboring Families

Two sailors send letters expressing anxiety over poverty and their wish to support others in need. One writes of no work for five months and hopes for immediate aid, while the other notes participation in coal and food relief and pledges of $100 once paid. They urge Bridgeport readers to match or exceed given commitments as the campaign nears its goal.

Ridge Sam Sovisty Bridgeport

Unclear Names and Phrases Mix Amid Wartime Rhetoric

A garbled list of personal names and firms is followed by a quotation praising the flag and criticizing Germany. The text references Clemenceau and Allied conferences, noting Germany’s behavior as a malady of victory and defending restraint in the wake of treaties.

Germany M. Clemenceau

Clemenceau Urges Vigilance Amid War Echoes

The speech recalls Paris celebrations in wartime and references Allied leaders. Clemenceau urges strict vigilance as American troops parade past monuments and Lloyd George recalls England’s defeat, highlighting pride and national memory in a war context.

M. Clemenceau Paris Washinston

Hartford Grand List Leads State and Bridgeport Next

The Hartford grand list shows a sharp rise in assessed property values for the current year, with Hartford leading the state and Bridgeport a close second by about 19 million. Returns from 18 cities indicate an overall grand list increase of roughly 39 percent, while Danbury trails at about half a percent rise. Governor of New York launches probe into Elwell murder mystery as first page publicity begins.

State Tax Department Danbiry Hartford Bridgeport New York Elwell Mmeder

Harris Insane or Sane? Alienist Reports Verdict

Harris remains under scrutiny as alienist Dr. Putnam and investigators weigh his statements about the murder of Mrs Fairchild. Harris defended his narrative, noting his memory and detail, while his wife disputes the tale as sensational cinema. Authorities pore over photos and previous associates to gauge truth, with Harris insisting the other man fired the fatal shot.

Oswald Harris Gswald New York Parhcwlarly Cot Harris Ina el le Higeins Polly Cat Duncan Elwell Fulham George Dunier Republic Litehfigié Conk Republic McKinley Tip Connecticut Ehvell House Syracuse Rochester Detroit Cross Fairchild Saris

Woodmen Meeting Highlights Park Gily Camp

A largely attended Woodmen meeting at Park Gily camp number 52 Ww in Broad street last night discussed involvement in a crime. Five members debated statements about a suspect, with pans made for the next regular meeting. The discussion touched on a murder and a planned party on Friday April 3.

Park Gily O. Wi Broad Street Crme

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