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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1921

Page

2

Public Hearing On Jitney Regulations Monday

The ordinance committee invites public input on jitney rules with a hearing next Monday evening. City Clerk sent notices to interested parties including LYM lecturers and Chamber of Commerce members. Chair Beers says the session will be long and open to all who wish to speak.

Ordinance Committee of Common Council Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers’ Association and Traffic Commission Tli Common Voice Ibd Witmer Commerce Algerman Ralph J. Beers Rommitiee

French Line Head Commits Death by Own Action

Reported incident titled French Line Head Commits death by own action describes a room search where a door was forced and a hanging device found. Dr. Gonz opined the man hanged himself using a heavy lowel hook, with his body later discovered as the decor was opened. The feature mentions Koarinski, son of a Chicago banker, connections to French Line offices, and a supposed fortune left by the elder Koarinski.

Calle Koarinski Ahiccage Hhe Fake Chai Gna Chicago French Line Kozmingki

Owners Move to Settle Strike

Strike action creates hardships across cities as coal runs short and heating fuel remains scarce. Factories close and many workers lose employment while hundreds of steamers lie idle, halting trade and forcing families to endure winter scarcity.

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Pupil Disturbance At Fairfield School Window

Miss Carmody, a Fairfield night class teacher, was besieged when about twenty pupils threw stones at windows, frightening her. Attempts to call police failed as no officers could be located in the isolated town district. The incident followed dismissal time at Holand Aih school.

Edith Cartody Stratford Avenue Holand Aih School Fairfield Miss Carmody Fairfield Police Department

Warning Signal Rescues Burglar From Capture

A noisy alarm warned of a break in at a house as a burglar climbed a ladder and entered a dark room. Neighbors heard scraping and a shouted warning, forcing the intruder to flee while residents remained undisturbed until morning.

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Milford Real Estate Board Formed In Milford

Milford’s new Real Estate board organized at George J. Smith’s office with 14 members from 10 firms. Members voted to seek state and national association memberships, adopt a uniform code of ethics, and establish standardized commissions to inspire public confidence. Officers selected: President Alvin Cy Smut, Vice President George T. White, Secretary Leasuree Waker MM Irving.

Milford Milford Real Estate Board George J. Smith Alvin Cy Smut George T. White Waker MM. Irving

Truck Driver Attacked by Supposed Robbers Near Shelton

William Cannane, driving from Shelton toward Bridgeport, reports two men hailed him on the road near the Shelton auditorium. One hurled a plank to stop the car, another struck the windshield with a stove, injuring Cannady in the chest as he was forced to flee.

Shelton Bridgeport William Cannane Ine Cannady Gannady

Prohibition Agents Seize Two Stills At La Greetes Street

Federal agents raided a residence at 262 La greets street in the owner’s absence and seized about twenty gallons of alcohol and two crop stills. Agents Cantillian and Welch, with a search warrant from U S Commissioner Hugh J Laverr, conducted the operation.

la Greets Street Cantillian and Welch United States Hugh J. Laverr

Presbyterianism Against Sensational Evangelism

At the Connecticut Valley Presbytery meeting in Springfield on April 3, ministers discussed discouraging sensational evangelism. Pastoral relations between First Presbyterian Church of Stamford and Rev. Robert Hush Morris were dissolved at the request of Rev. Mr. Afar, who will lead Jonfield NN church.

Springfield Connecticut Valley First Presbyterian Church Toda Robert Hush Morris Stamford Monn Afar Jonfield NN. Jy

Beauty Hints and A Medical Quack Ad, 19th Century Tone

An advertisement touts a beauty regimen using Giska cleansing cream and dar willo ard for a rose like complexion, promising results for discriminating women. It also recounts medical anecdotes about women’s suffering with quackish endorsements and mentions Lydia Pinkham’s Herbal Compound as a remedy.

Be Careful What You Wash Your Hair With

An old advertisement touts Mulsified as a cheap, effective hair wash. It claims to remove dust dirt and dandruff, produce rich lather, and leave hair soft bright wavy and easy to manage. The copy urges readers to buy from their druggist in ounces to cover the whole family.

Rigid Immigration Restrictions Urged by Hughes

The report cites Dr Hughes urging strict limits on immigration from Eastern Europe and Russia. He claims many migrants are undesirable and argues only a small, vetted group should be allowed entry to the United States, with emphasis on preventing émigrés from Poland and Lithuania from entering. The plan proposes requiring permission and disciplining emigration to curb perceived social risks.

America Aneri- Tiemmania United States Poland Hughes Russian Caucasus Flugnes

New Air Department Program Urged by War Department

A wartime article outlines a new program for air departments, proposing a federal aviation agency within commerce to promote commercial flight. It urges Congress to appropriate 2.9 million dollars over two years to establish air routes and authorize the post office to run air services beyond the New York to San Francisco route. The report backs aviation research, continuous study under an advisory committee, and maintaining a ready force of trained aviators and up to date aircraft for peacetime and potential war. It also supports continuing the army air service as a coequal combat arm and centralizing the naval air service under a navy department bureau.

Asronautics Department of Commeres Congress War Department York Ay Francisco Ais Army Air Service Army Naval Air Service Aefus Navy Department Committee By Humane Institute Bureau of Child Welfare Firitain Sansom Aals Aii Middletown Gane Ang Lown Sarwaik Hemote Vehicle Department Dlisagreement Consernjat Mmatura Corporation Securitien Tampans Shenk Auohng Corporation David Humphreys David Wooster Appropriations Committee Lab New Haven Sett Norwich State Farm Judiciary Committee Department of State Senate Frank Cherey Manchester Francis Parsons Hartford George Dudley Seymour Burton Mansfield H. Siddens Mowbray Washington State Commission Public Utilities Commission Chartey Oak Park Rae Rabsin BH. Stoecker Willian H. Blodgett Borou Fee Ainst Humane Inscitutions Committee Mystic Oral School Leat Corporation Connecticut Hospital Lake

Emmet Club Protests Deportation of Cork Lord Mayor

Members of the Robert Emmet Club condemn the deportation order against Dona O Callaghan of Cork. A committee will draft appeals to Congressman Merritt and Senators McKean and Brandages expressing opposition and seeking support for related measures and recognition of the Irish Republic.

Robert Emmet Ylub Dona O'Callaghan Cork Schuyler Merritt George P. McKean J. Brandeges O'Callaghan Geliow House Sabbath of

Obituary notes for Ceoplia Rieger and other passings

Obituary notices list Ceoplia Rieger widow of George Rieger and mother superior Sister Mary Corona of St Johns convent 225 Brooks St West Minister MD. Also mentions Laura Benedict Lanna M Benedle funeral details and burial. Miss Mary Pitepatrick longtime clerk in Washington and others. Includes Walter Ty Lord funeral, Charles E Moore Civil War veteran and business figure, and Isaac F Moore lineage. multiple survivors and burial plans noted.

Ceoplia Rieger Seeslia Rieger George Rieger Mary Corona St. John's Convent St. 7 Convent Brooks Street Danghie Otre Dame Orde Miaryelpia Mar George West Maryland Marty DeMathk Midland Avon. NL Laura Benedict Lanna M. Benedle Yesterda Lanistan Avenue Rev. J. A Saddler Stepney Cemetery Mary Ldgeport Hospital Joseph Vingeni Jann M. Wade Liehere Heaphy Iland Mequient al Augustine Ho Farmia St. Auguerine's Walt of Kort Walter Ty Lord Tate Howe Teatlelan Aventis Mona Mountain Grove Cowmany Bo Sixtts Valunteena Pras Servite Fort Fisher Isaac F. Moore

Woman Leader Dies by Own Hand in New York City

Mrs. Kle andy SHUith Fe, head of a women’s group and noted suffragist, committed suicide in the East River after leaving Grand Central Terminal. Her husband, noted writer and forestry expert, with Mrs. Mabel Irwin, sought rest. she cried that she would end her life and vanished amid the crowd.

Kleandy Shuith Fe Allwaeu Women's Percely Nush Ynsterdas Grand Central Terminal Broadwas Astoria Abd Waa Yorday Charles 5 Whinker Hersmaurringt Co Benton Jessi Hailidow G. Gurnee Albany Mabel Irwin

Daylight Saving Chaos Prompts City and Businesses Action

Chaotic debate over advancing clocks continues as manufacturers and merchants push to set clocks ahead next Sunday. City officials consider opening earlier. schools and transit align with evolving standards amid a split view on who bears the change.

Howlard's J. M. Read Meigs & Company American Hardware Company Davis, & Hi Lane Confectionery Windle Drug Store Chamber of Commerce Wid Lee Wilson Board of Aldermen Mordiy Slaw- Son Washington Cort Schusis Kibling Connecticut Company New Haven Tiree

Sunday Baseball Measure Adopted

A long legislative session report covers bills on child welfare, state finance, and various appropriations. The record notes votes, committee actions, and appointments including candidates for state commissions while detailing debates on morality, education, and public services.

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