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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1921

Page

18

Germans oppose naming ships for war heroes in Germany

Berlin April 10. Workmen building ships in several German ports petition the government to drop the practice of naming new vessels after famous generals or military figures. Unions threaten to quit work, citing democratic principles, as protests target ships named Tirpitz Ludwigendorf and Hindenburg. Pommer sailors and some former officers back the unions.

Berlin Ludendorf Hindenburg Marshal von Hindenburg Pommer

Food dealers report extreme poverty in city

Local fruit and vegetable merchants report rising hunger among unemployed residents. Many seek stale bread and decayed fruit, with malnourished children reportedly trading canned goods for food. Grocer Troy Atwood notes multiple cases in his Main Street district as families struggle after long unemployment.

Li Ve Hese Pe Alma Atwood Des

New Haven Road Pay Roll Reveals Weekly Wages

A Telegram representative reviewed the New Haven Railroad wage schedule approved by the U S Railroad Labor board. The 1920 averages show about 24 000 employed, earning roughly 7 200 000 weekly, with pay varying by engine weight, role, and mileage. Details cover engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen, clerks, and overtime rules.

NEW Haven Road Railroad Labor Board Mendou New Railroad New Haven United States Railroad Libar ‘Board Ind Tholsand Pathlo- Hous Nfew Haven Licenis Mlyer Collesta Blvd BSI At & Am Firn- Wien Boston Ceeigh Engineers Fremen Vie Sin Taven

Springtime Blood Tonic Promises Vitality and Strength

An old advertisement touts Jade's Pepto Mangan as the best spring blood tonic. It claims the preparation builds up red blood cells, improves color and appetite, increases energy, and boosts resistance to disease. The copy emphasizes women with heavy workloads and fatigue, urging readers to ask their druggist for the remedy in liquid form.

Jade Pepio- Mangan

Publishers Upheld in Dispute with Printers

In a District of Columbia Supreme Court ruling, Chief Justice Meloy upheld a decision favoring publishers in an arbitration over advertising content and wage claims. The case centers on printing practices and compensation, with negotiations for extended work regimes and Sunday hours disputed between the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association and printers.

Wassincvon Ie Taeal 'Cypoegraphica Hion Ghd Washington Iation Just Sn. Neunerad Justine Meloy District of Columbia Supreme Court Ehairman Architencion Board Mré Sundaeran Wise

Shoplifting Suspect and Combatants Held After Incident

A suspect detained for shoplifting at a Winn &iFeel store on a Saturday night, with items found at Police headquarters. Bruised persons allegedly involved include a man from 3643 Main Street and two others from 406 Grand Street, tied to the event. Investigations continue.

Elerk Winn &iFeel Ghiiner Polce Rhinehayd Arthur A Leithaw Edmund Tmariman

Pseudo Officer Impersonation Leads to Arrest Incident

A man presenting as a city officer attempted to seize property and brandished a badge in a vacant lot dispute. He was challenged by a resident, resulting in injuries and the impersonator, later identified as Charles Smith, being arrested on assault and impersonation charges and held on $200 bond.

Charles Stith Derimas Dermas Smith Ole Theadr Oy Smith Derbinas

Woman Injured When Struck By Automobile

Mrs Elizahott ing of LAT Pine street was struck by car on Monday near Hancock Avenue. She was taken to the emergency hospital with painful injuries to her body and later returned home after treatment.

Elizahotting Pine Street Hancock

Drive Away Headache and Ailment Ointment Ad

An advertisement touts Musterote a clean white mustard oil ointment for external use to relieve headaches colds sore throat bronchitis and various pains without stomach or heart effects. It claims instant action and lists uses from neuralgia to sprains with hospital size jars priced at 5.00.

News Pictures Boost Public View Of Presidents And Power

The article argues photography transformed news by showing leaders in candid settings at the White House and on campaign trails. It notes the rise of press access to presidents and families, the public’s desire to see leaders in human moments, and the ongoing tension over privacy and surveillance by photographers and security.

Death of Judge Peter Cantey Trilen in North Carolina

Judge Peter Cantey Trilen of the United States circuit for the fourth district of North Carolina died today after an illness of five months. His passing ends a long career on the bench and removes a respected jurist from the state and federal judiciary.

Ashaviletel Peter Cantey Trilenard United States Oirettis Enpur North Carolina

Farmers Plan to Initiate Grain Marketing Work

Chicago April 10 The death knell of the Chicago Board of Trade was sounded by Wmn. G. Eckhardt treasurer of the United States Grain Growers Inc The new organization plans a molded grain marketing system with features of present arrangements but without speculation Twenty three million bushels of wheat pledged to be marketed through the group George E Jawxelt Spokane Wash heads Northwest Wheat Growers Association Farmers begin signing farmers into the organization Isincoln Nev Gustafson named president A general manager to be chosen soon A warehouse and lending corporation to work with banks Congress to be asked to aid agriculture Headquarters designated in Chicago The body is non stock and non profit.

Chicago Isnell Chicago Board of Trade Wmn G. ‘Eckhardt United States Grain Growers, Inc Gaulten George E Jawxelt Spokane Wash Northwest Wheat Growers Association CL AL Gustafson Isincoln Nev Organizaishardt Eekhardt Dekalb. Ts Tingcee Congress

Week End Burglary Report Highlights Grocery Store Break In

A single burglary was reported over the weekend. Columbs street grocery store at 42 Gilmore Street had its front door forced open Saturday night and goods valued at 42 dollars stolen.

Columbs Gracery Gilmore Street

Man Charged in Liquor Violation Bust at 63 Harrison

Morris Solowsy was arrested shortly after midnight Sunday during a police raid on the Golden Will at 63 Harrison Street. He faces a liquor violation charge after two bottles of alleged whiskey were seized. bond set at 3280.

Morris Solowsy

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