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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

2

Take Tip from Cat and Dog on How to Keep Fit

Walter Camp lectures at United Church Men’s Club on wholesome play and exercise. He argues cats and dogs stay fit through gentle stretching, outlines simple routines, and emphasizes physical activity, military history, and moral benefits of sport for youth and soldiers.

Cat Dog Walter Camp Yale Coas The United Church Navy Camp Alain Theiy Epred

Ireland pictured as isle of prosperity in wartime note

A London report quotes a Duplin Castle issued statement on Ireland’s condition, denying widespread famine and praising relative food abundance while noting disruptions by Irish Republican Army actions. It cites industry wages and low mortality, and questions the notion of relief stations, with a commentary on wartime prosperity and political unrest.

Dublin Castle London Ireland Duplin Castle Trist American Committee For Relief In Ynglang Riiny West Ireland England Scotland

League of Women Voters Condemns Wars and Action Urged

In Cleveland Ohio the League of Women Voters condemned wars and urged Congress to seek international cooperation to reduce armaments. Carrie Chapman Catt led calls to channel woman voters toward campaigns to end war. A resolution naming the national board and planning committee was adopted for presentation to President Harding and Congress. Discussion also touched on birth control, with the committee voting 8 to 1 against including it in recommendations.

Cleveland O. Atul League of Women Voters Mgyalts Congress Carrie Ch Man New York National Board of Directors The League & Committee Barding Congress James Porter Ilinois Birth Control Association

Obituary Sketches for Stratford Residents from Local Paper

Multiple Stratford residents are remembered in recent obituaries. Emily Bartram widow of Georges Bartram died yesterday at her East Broadway home after years of confinement. she led temperance work and once presided over Stratford’s temperance union. Funeral is set for tomorrow at her home with burial in Nichols Cemetery. Francis Walsh, husband of Mrs. Walsh, died yesterday. funeral will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. with burial at St. Michael’s cemetery. Mrs. Sarah Curtis Hodges, 91, Stratford, died after a fall caused a fractured hip. survived by nephews and nieces. funeral tomorrow at 4 p.m. from her home with burial at Park Cemetery. Henrietta M. Skerritt, widow of John T. Skerritt, 78, died Wednesday at 54 Ann Street. survived by two daughters and a son. funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Henry A. Davenport. burial at Park Cemetery. John Joseph Abrahams, of Fairfield, died after illness. services to be held at 8:30 a.m. from his sister’s home with 9 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church. burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Margaret Campbell Campbell died. funeral held at 2:30 p.m. from August Baker’s Stratford mortuary chapel. burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Daniel J. Doyle, of 118 Summer Street, died yesterday. services at Sacred Heart Church. burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery. survived by five sons Frank and John, and brother Cornelius Joye. member of Holy Time society.

Emily Bartram Georges Bar East Broadway Stratford Bartrem W. ©. Temperance Union Herbert Bartram Sichols Francis War Prannis Walsh Narenes Hallete Street St.Michael's Cemetery Sarah Hodges Sarah Curtis Hodges Waf Preston H. Hodges Nigven Main Street Stratord Henrictts M. Skerritt Henrietta M. Skerritt John T. Skerritt England Ann Street Emily Skerritt Edwin M Gooper People's Presbyterian Church Martha Washington Lodgs Daughters of St George Henry A. Davenport Park Cemetery John Joseph Abcraah John Toscpn Wacurain Bridgeport J. T. Delaner Shoreham Terrace Fairfield Delaney Lloyd Delenator Ilushling William Joseph Delani O'Glock Thomas’ Church Pairfield St. Michael’a Margaret Canpell Margaret Campbdell Dhabel August G. Baker Stratford J Avenue William H. Jepson St Lukes Episcopal Church St. Michael's Cemetey Frank John Cornelius Joye Holy Time Society

Senate Split on Colombian Treaty Debate

Senators clash over a treaty altering Colombia relations. Critics denounce U S actions as insults to nations while supporters argue the United States was not a conspirator in Panama's separation. Debates forecast to pivot on Renahan supporters versus foes with Johnson Poindexter and others slated to speak.

United States Colombia Rooseevelt v. Borah Inlihe Panama R Roosevelt John Hay Roosevelt California Lencool Wieconsin Poindexter Washington

Walkout Set for Tonight in England

English miners prepare for a national strike amid government policy calls and industrial unrest. Negotiations stall as unions mobilize labor funds and volunteers to defend workers while authorities brace Parliament and key buildings with security measures.

England Jagor Lioseos Brouesht Lloyd George House of Commons Fkes Marry Gosling Uy Bourse Shabar Connell al Unity House Fervicy Z. H. Thomas Isiber

The Dog Has His Day in Eskimo Dogs Tale

The Eskimo dog is described as the fiercest in its group, earning its living by drawing sledges. Food is scarce, often leaving dogs hungry enough to bite leather or fur. To prevent theft, men rub leather cords with fur, yet the dog still must fight to survive.

Witness Benjamin Testifies in Detroit Auto Ring Trial

Detroit April 14. Government witness Benjamin of Winsted testified about a large international auto shell ring. He described buying several cars from Burroughs and McKenzie and said one car was later found stolen and shipped overseas. Defense cross examination continues as proceedings focus on the alleged conspiracy and tampered bills of sale.

Detroit Hearst Wim Go Hoseaw State Department Ennlond Adil Benjamine United States District Attorney New Yorke Hit Benjamin Burroughs Jacob Kiem McKenzie Wuishers McKenzie Burroughe Melveneto Arnjamin Ibe Englandes Shawley New York Arthur Cooney Auromobne Shamley Cooney Turroughs Vinjet Walsa Tetrnic Ae- Mate Contemme Arina Twine Tuttle Kreme Alf Lestimony Dlurroug Mmavee

Many Changes in Train Schedule

Train schedule updates show multiple changes with several services modified or discontinued. Various trains operate between Providence Boston New Haven and New York with revised stops and times, including adjustments to connections at Danbury Brookfield Bridgeport and Waterbury, and new limits on some services.

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Winsted Bridgeport Waterbury Route Discontinued

Fragmentary OCR details the discontinuation of the Bridgeport Waterbury line with Winsted timing notes and mentions of trains 17 and 5 00 p m plus scattered references to individuals and wartime figures. The text includes garbled names and places, keeping the core fact that service on the route ends.

Hero of 17 Years Ago Is Honored

An old war hero receives a ceremonial tribute as President Wirdling praises sacrifice and service. Attendees include Lieutenants Alan and Schepke, Secretary Denby, Secretary Roosevelt, Admiral Coonta, and Rear Hanna Ws Cowles, with officers from the Missouri relief effort noted. The event commemorates a notable past act and its lasting inspiration.

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