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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1921

Page

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Strike Ties up Bridgeport Voting List Printing

The Bridgeport Post Publishing company faces a union strike by the Typographical union as editors and compositors refuse to set the city voting list. Despite threats and discharges, the company plans to print The Telegram The Post and Sunday Post on schedule, urging public patience for any temporary shortages.

Bndgeport Typographical Union Sunday Post Telesgram Daily Post Post Publishing Company Bridgefort Registrars of Voters Bridgeport Telegram, Post and Sunday Post

Japan to Accept Parley Invitation in Few Days

Tokyo August 21 The Associated Press reports Foreign Minister Uchida said postwar international tensions justify a broad pacific conference. Japan aims to discuss armament limits and seek lasting peace, with formal acceptance to be issued after draft text review on August 23.

Japan Tokio Associated Press Uchida Kokusai Agency United States Jayan

Milford Family Injured in Auto Crash

Four members of the Wilosky family were seriously hurt when a speeding car driven by Harry Syokos left the road between Milford and Dev Wily. Mrs. Micha Wilosky suffered a crushed leg and multiple injuries. Michael Wilosky had facial fractures and jaw injuries. 13 year old Sofa Wilosky suffered multiple fractures and cuts. 7 year old Sofa Wilosky was cut about the head. Syokos faces charges as he owned the car and was driving.

Milford Dev Wily Milford Hospital Micha Wiloskyr Pembroke Street Michael Wilsky Unney Wilosky Sofa Wilosky Harry Syokos Church Street

Lorraine Monument to U S Heroes Unveiled in France

In Fplibrey Lorraine a monument to American Expeditionary Forces was unveiled by American Legion representatives amid a large countryside crowd. Marshal Foch Louis Barthon minister for liberated regions and Ambassador Herrick attended the ceremonies. The locals, some speaking English, expressed deep emotion as the unveiling stirred memories of the American presence in the sector.

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Harvard Establishes Public Health School

Harvard today announced the creation of a new School of Public Health to be funded with an initial grant of 1,785,000 dollars from the Rockefeller Foundation. The foundation notes the program will expand research, unify courses, and add teaching facilities in areas including public health administration vital statistics immunology physiology and communicable diseases.

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State Troops Withdrawn After Jail Mob Threats

Aug 21 Barnstable MSP reports all state troops pulled back from the jail after a mob Friday morning tried to force entry and threatened to lynch three African American men charged with highway robbery and assault. Sheriff Rosenthal said the emergency jail guard at Acreed was reduced, and local patrols were ordered to stay on duty by Commissioner Alfred Fate.

Barnstable Reunty Atrecden Irving I Rosenthal Ebale Alfred I Fate

U S Tells Panama It Won t Hold Off Costa Rica Longer

Washington informs Panama that as mediator it will not press Costa Rica to delay. State Department notes Panama and Costa Rica failed to agree on boundary under the Lauber and For vas Anderson terms. U S cites elapsed time and readiness of Costa Rica to assume delimited territory, with Marines dispatched to Panama Zone.

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Man of the Forest Opens at Poy's Four Day Run

The Man of the Forest, dramatized from the novel by Save Grey, opens a four day vaudeville engagement at Poy's. The Briamrock and Thistle revue headlines the program with eight Celtic songs and dances.

Save Grey America An Thor Poy

Police raid at Murphy Saloon yields no arrests

Officers conducted a search at the Murphy Saloon on Cunnenett Avenue with a warrants and purview, but no evidence found to justify arrests. The report notes lack of grounds for charging individuals. Authorities continue investigatory steps as details remain unclear.

Murphy Cunnenett

Weather Forecast for New York Area

The report notes milder temperatures west of New York on Monday and Tuesday. A fall pattern is expected with slightly warmer conditions on Tuesday than Monday, indicating a small uptick in high temperatures and a cooler overnight period.

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Dryford to oppose Stanley amendment in anti-peon bill

Aus 31 The Dryford party will continue the fight against the Stanley amendment in the anti peer bill before Congress. Wayne Wheeler counsel for the anti saloon league announced today that the amendment limiting and interpreting constitutional provisions against searches and seizures would impede prohibition officers.

Washington Aus Congress Wad Dy Wayne Wheeler

Motor Yacht Speejacks Sets World Cruise Endeavor

The Speejacks, a 95 foot motor yacht owned by Chicago millionaire Alvert Gowen, sailed from New York on a 30,000 mile world cruise. It carries two machine guns and rifles for the journey to Panama, the South Seas, and along African and Asian coasts. The vessel features wireless telegraph gear and long range communication, marking a historic first for a motor boat cruiser.

Int York Amers Adventurers’ Club Amerlca Amknisen Scott New York Globe South Seas Africa China Indo-China Alvert Gowen Chicago Cleveland Yacht Club Indianape Prestolite Company Panama North Sea

American aid ships set to sail to aid starving Russians

American relief ships are to depart New York for the Soviet Union as part of a program to feed famine victims. Supplies include rice sugar fats and condensed milk, with distribution planned through hot kitchens for children. Authorities estimate monthly costs between 1.26 million and 41.6 million dollars, funded by the treasury and private contributions.

Washington Americann Relief Administration Soviet Russia New York oMerats Russi Riga Walter Lyman Brown Europe Litvinoff Agnet Hoover Petrograd Moscow Dangle Black Sea

Democratic chief calls tax office control sole election issue

Democratic Town Chairman John A. Cornell rallying Fifth District Democrats at The Farm Black Rock asserts control of the tax office is the single and only issue for the upcoming city election. He cites ten years of Republican rule with over valuation and cost plus schemes as revenue drivers, amid other party critiques and speeches by notable figures.

Cornell Black Rock Farm John A. Cornell Democratic Club Black Rock Alice John T. Thing Pleasure Beach Mr. King aAbaentee Repubican Party Tax Office Vonlengls Mir George Gordon Battle New York Democratic Association Herbert €. Pell New York State Democratic Committee Josaph F. Dutton Bristol Wm. H. Keefe,Jr Ellis Tooth

Vice President of American Sugar Commits Death by Action

In Canajoharie New York Walter N. Lipe 60 vice president of the American Sugar Refining company died by suicide at his home. Found on a stairway after entering a railing from lower to upper floor he had been set to depart for New York that day. His widow and two daughters survive. Until earlier this year he managed Beach Nut Packing of Canajoharie.

Glovermsville M. D Walter N. Lipe Canajoharie American Sugar Refining Company Lips New York Favo Canajoharle

Water meters spark move to stop meter charges

Norwalk district officials face a petition this week to form a special district to halt the meter regime. A plumbing contractor started circulating the petition, signed by many consumers who claim bills are exorbantly high due to faulty or misread meters. The district commission will decide whether to withdraw meters or leave them installed but unused for billing.

Norwalk

Leaders in Congress Hope for Recess Wednesday

Washington Dispatch notes Republican leaders in the Senate and House aiming for a Wednesday recess amid a mass of business. Leaders foresee a 30 day break despite threats to derail the program over anti beer legislation. Key items include railroad funding, anti beer reports, and shipping board appropriation with war taxes and embargo extensions.

Washington Republic Senate House Landers Shipping Board Sterling Representative Mondetl Wyoming Ahipping Board France

City Proposes To Nullify Division In Ulster Crisis

Belfast August 21 Associated Press quotes Londonderry City council plan to propose a resolution opposing separation from Ireland and urging resistance to British policy aimed at dividing the island. In Dublin Dail Eireann met in secret session to finalize preparations for tomorrow while Irish peace talks remain uncertain. Ulster positions grow stiffer as ministers comment on economic questions and Westminster policy.

Belfast Associated Press Ireland Tonendes Londonderry Dail Dublin Dail Eireann Harry J. Boland Eamonn de Valera United States de Valera Mansion House Wireann Ulster Simm Peiners Irish Bulletin Canada Ster Dell Eireann Dell

Southport Fair Nets $690 for Fresh Air Home

Four young organizers from Sasco Hall led a Saturday sale at Mr and Mrs Benjamin D Riegel's home in Southport to benefit the Fairfield Fresh Air Home in New York. Miss Katherine Riegel Miss Nanny Bruff Miss Baerbarn Black and Miss Alice Surgis directed the effort with minimal help.

Sasco Hall Southport Benjamin D. Riegel chita@ren Katherine Riegel Nanny Bruff Baerbarn Black Alice Surgis New York

Fairfield Man Reports Robbery On Barnum Avenue

Michael Kolak of Fairfield told police he was held up by two men early Sunday on Barnum avenue Hartiet street and robbed of 350 dollars. He said he had previously reported a 130 dollar robbery under similar circumstances months earlier.

Michael Kolaek Fairfield Barnum Avenue Dors Hartiet Street Kolak

Brookfield Man Robbed by Four Men on Bridge Road

John Eat of Brookfield was assaulted and robbed by four young men in an automobile late Saturday night. He was struck near the Washington Bridge to Stratford, tossed to the roadside, and left. A physician treated his injuries before police were notified. The assailants picked his pockets then fled from Hallett and Maple streets in Bridgeport.

John Eat Brookfield Washington Bridge Stratford He Tost Buat Hallett and Maple Streets Bridgeport

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