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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1921

Page

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Allies Supreme Council to Work With Soviet Relief Plan

Paris reports a planned September relief drive for famine Russia led by Herbert Hoover and Lord Curzon. An international commission seeks Soviet cooperation to coordinate large grain and aid depots. Britain and France discuss recognition and relief logistics amid diplomacy.

Supreme Council Hoover Paris Russia Ogeesa Riga Ihs Heri Hoover Lora Curze Tos Sovir Ovsepimietl Tanlaht Supreme Coun Lord Curzon Diet Premisr Briand Kerens Feta S2ncmi Lloyd-Georgs Red Cross Europe Lioys George Tadla Milliacs Cons

Russian Relief Starts at Once Declared by Hoover

Washington August announces immediate start of Russian relief work after White House talks with President Harding. Walter Lyman Brown of the American Relief Administration is en route to join Soviet authorities on the aid effort. Hoover says about sixty Americans remain detained. all others actively imprisoned have been released as a condition for aid.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Ieever Prett Harding White House Walter Lyman Brown Uropean Hoover Russis

Freed Americans Enjoy Bath Food and New Clothes

Six Americans released from Moscow prisons arrived in Reval or Narva, then to Estonia, after shedding prison garb and enduring cleansing. Notable evacuees include Captain Emmett Joil Patrick and Dr W B Estes, among others, who described famine and hardship in Russia and praised American relief efforts while awaiting travel home.

Reval Associated Press Moscow Emmett Joilpatrick Uniontown Alabama Willam Flick H. J. la Mare Estes New York Kalmatiano Narva Esthenia West Aise Revai Russia Xenophon B. Kalmatiang

Three policemen slain in Ford payroll raid

Memphis dispatch reports a gang attempted to seize 23 500 at Ford Motor company payrolls near its assembly plant entrance. Officers Vincent Lucarius Howard Gamble and Polk Carraway were killed after masked robbers halted a car and demanded the money. One gang member was killed. a clerk escaped with the funds. Police details spanned Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee counties as the pursuit followed toward Collierville.

Memphis Mississippi Arkansas Tennessee Ford Motor Company Vincent Lucarius Howard J. Gam Ble Ford Company Polk A. Carraway Carraway Gamble Edward McMenry Uenrin Porse Collierville

Keen Interest in Primaries Driven by Female Voters

In a bustling enrollment for the primaries, roughly 12,000 women are expected to join the lists alongside men. Registrars Lounsoury and White worked from dawn to dusk with crowds filling their offices, a notable contrast to past years when enrollment was sluggish and seldom exceeded seven percent.

Tate Ofies Registrars of Voters Lounsoury White

Walnut Beach Boy Run Down by Auto

Milford August 19 Stanley Jones aged 11 son of Mr and Mrs George Jones Beechwood Avenue Walnut Beach was struck and severely injured by an auto in front of his home. He was dragged and received lacerations of legs body and face The car owned and driven by Peter Hedrick of 168 Aice Street Bridgeport was making a detour Hedrick picked up the boy and took him to Columbia hospital Mohanes were broken Hedrick was arrested and held for viving with out oicense

Milford Stanley Jones Ning George Jones Beechwood Avenue Walnut Beach Peter J. Hedrick Aitce Street Bridgeport Geeshwood Avenue Fragan Columbia Hospital Mohanes Hedrick Grider

Only Three Days More to Register for Primaries

Three days remain to enroll in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Hundreds have already registered. Enroll at the Registrars of Voters, Room 2 City Hall, to vote tomorrow or Saturday. Open 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Daylight time.

Witeh City

Tide of Business Has Turned Says J Ogden Armour

J Ogden Armour told the Institute of Meat Packers convention in Chicago that the meat industry must be cautious about financing. He warned bank loans rates are high and urged conservatism and careful figures for the coming year.

J. Ogden Armour Chicago Institute of Meat Packers Mr. Armour

Massachusetts Supreme Court Upholds Old Constitution

The Massachusetts constitution adopted in 1780 remains the state’s supreme law after a majority ruling. The court held that a re arranged constitution would require explicit end of the old charter, and the committee’s proposed articles did not do so. Two Justices dissented.

Boston Massachusetts Supreme Court Lnter Attorney General's Department Committee On

Federal analysts warn bootleg liquor poisons buyers

Washington officials say bootleg spirits contain poisons like wool alcohol and ether with risks of insanity blindness and death. Government chemists report seized samples reveal dangerous adulterants in illicit alcohols flooding the country as brands imitate legitimate spirits.

Federal Washington, D.C

Garlick warns club plan jitneurs not to collect cash fares

Milford hearing opens as Judge Brown charges against Stanley M. Clark, chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners. Secret session, witnesses testifying that Clark used abusive language about Judge Brown and his court. Jurisdiction debated. motion to dismiss denied.

Garlick Tribunal of Selectmen New Haven Clark Milford Jarvis B. Brown Stanley M. Clark Board of Police Commissioners Frown Edmund Zecher New Web David E. Fitageraia Jiavon Seigctmen Gerectmen Omar W. Pratt Brown Robert T. Hibbard

Mayor Hylan lauded for huge rise in city debt

New York reports show municipal debt and tax burden sharply increasing under Mayor Hylan. Counsel to the legislative committee questioned relief options as the mayor cited one path through state mandatory legislation and removal of $22 million in direct city taxes.

Legislative Investigation Committee New York Mavrov Hylan Tenchera New York City Elon R. Brosyn

Pilot in Battle With Crazed Man 0,000 Ft in Air

Royal Air Force test pilot Lt Tal Bulman and an observer fought inside a high altitude craft during an engine test near London. A broken oxygen line caused fumes, Bulman spun, then was struck by the observer. The plane landed safely with both crews uninjured. A crazed observer was removed to hospital as officials reviewed the incident.

London Tal Bulman Royal Air Force Twarnborough Aerodeere Bulmar Air Companion Bulman

Governor Small Arrested Gets Change of Venue

Springfield Aug 13 The States Attorney Mortimer of Sangamon county moved for a change of venue in Governor Len Small’s embezzlement and conspiracy case. Small was arrested yesterday at the executive mansion after a day of at the state capitol. he spoke of conspiracies and a “Sangamon County lawless ring” in his statements.

Springfield Tis Adeddy

Robin Mapleton Declared In Good Health Report

Thomas J. Mapleton of 231 Lenox called at the Telegram office to publish a report on the funeral of his wife Rose Mapleton. The report states Rose Mapleton is in good health according to Mapleton.

Thomas J. Mapleton Lenox Arer Rose Micton Mapletom

Busmen of State Fight Over Club Plan Verdict Hopes

Prosecuting attorney Garrick warned Bridgeport jitneymen against the "Club Plan" as a tax drive conflicts with city officials. Peter Navekan of the Connecticut State Bus Association denied wider adoption of the plan while tag day fund drives proceed in several cities. The drive aims to pressure the U.S. Supreme Court while officials investigate arrests and alleged nickel-picking under the plan.

Garrickeued Bridgeport Neymen J Ltmeura Ometaha Garlick Peter L. Navekan Connecticut Stats Bus Association Nangatuck Dridgeport Waterbury Norwalk Stamford New Britain Navekan Navelan Meds Gurtick Flanagan Bridgepoins Association Garrick Ain Garlick O

Railroad earnings show a jump in June profits

Railroads posted earnings of $14,697,346 above May after filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission and reported by the American Railway Association. June earnings represented a 3.1 percent annual return on railroad investment, with total June earnings at $47,293,000 below the Transportation Act forecast.

Washington Interetarl Commerce Commission American Railway Association Interstate Commerce Commission

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