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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
5
In Warren Ohio on April 3 a trial opens over the deaths of two young boys. Barry Coener testified that Mrs Koehler ran from the Koehler home and said she had shot the two boys and wounded herself in the arm. A caller testified that Mrs Koehler had shared a similar story with neighbors to protect her.
In Chicago a street fight at the South Nicatga steel mill last night left one man dead and two others dying. Policeman John M White and Tracey were wounded as three steel workers exchanged fire after a quarrel escalated. Capt Joseph Smith said language barriers may have led workers to mistake officers for robbers.
Coroner J Z Phelan reports Andrew Steen of 336 Lenox Ave died in a collision between Frank Ray’s car and a trolley at Benson’s switch in Fairfield on March 29. He rules death accidental, due to luminal act negligence of no person, exonerates Ray from criminal liability, and cites dangerous crossing conditions requiring warning signs east and west of the tracks.
Admiral Mark L. Bristol, commander of U S naval forces in Turkish waters, seeks Turkish government backing to reinstate American teachers at the American College of Marsivan. He aims to keep the college open during negotiations while noting reports that Greek officers from the Marsivan college were court-martialed by the Turks.
A Milford group of fifteen including several Milford public school teachers and the superintendent will depart at 10 o'clock Saturday morning for a five day trip to Washington Doo. In the capital the Milfordites will visit all points of interest, combining a spring vacation with educational matters. They expect to return next Wednesday.
A brief item notes women's kerchiefs fashioned from white lawn fabric featuring embroidered corners. The readable text emphasizes decorative details and quality of embroidery as a fashion note from the period.
Advertises new chemises with strap tops and built up shoulders, embroidered and lace trimmed, and nightgowns in pink and white. Describes them as one quality line, full size, priced at $1.00.
An official Mexican government notice states that oil lands in Tabasco will not be leased without the approval of the department of commerce and industry. The announcement dampens excitement over Tabasco oil discoveries and the rush of operators to the district, noting many existing leases were already granted to foreign interests.
In GAICAGH on April, members of the Electrical Workers Union joined carpenters in rejecting a proposed wage decrease from $1.25 to $1 per hour. They cited rising rents offsetting previous pay gains and costs of living as the core reason for the stance.
A mother recalls her sick child two years ago and how a Biomech remedy helped. She credits the medication with improving the girl and notes common worm-related symptoms in children. The ad cites Dr. Alexir Sober ted’s role in family health and Warm Wxpeller since 1801.
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