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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1921

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President Attacked as Dictator Over Soldier Bonus Speech

Senate debate erupts as President Harding faces criticism for addressing Congress on the soldiers' bonus. LaFollette, Borah, and Lodge clash over presidential authority and constitutional bounds while Senator Knox weighs in on congressional access to the White House.

Senate Washington Harding Senat LaFeilette Wisconsin House Cochran Congress Sadze Wilson Massachhusetts Republic Sary Borah Ur. LaFollette Lofige Hknox Con White House Lodge

Boiler Explosion Kills Five at West Wagonita Plant

In MTCHANICSVILLE Aug 22 a boiler battery at West Wagonita Pulp Paper exploded killing five men and injuring one. The force drove debris across the plant and roof into the Hudson river 190 feet away. Victims Joe Gereovsky Adam Garesco Harrison Credent and Steven Bolinski were Saratoga Springs residents. Brown of this town was seriously injured.

Mtchanicsville West Waginta Pulp & Paper Company Hudson River Literelly Brown Joe Gereovsky Adam Garesco Harrison Credent Steven Bolinski Saratoga Springs Decota Stillwater

Bhawlex Named for Stepney Postoffice

President Harding sent to the Senate nominations for Cyrus T. Gilbert to be postmaster at Noroton Heights Wilburn Haver Stepney Depot extd John L. Davis at Muroy all in Fairfield County.

Bhawlex Stepney Postoffech Washington Harding Senate Cyrus T. Gilbert Noroton Heights Wilburn Haver Stepney John L. Davis Muroy Fairfield

State Troopers and Posse Search for Wild Man Near Sherry

State troopers and a posse of about one hundred men comb the swamps near Sherry, twelve miles southwest of Madone, seeking a reportedly naked middle aged man seen wandering the woods. Authorities fear the man, possibly lost while seeking a lumber camp, grew frightened and may have become insane from hardship.

Madone Sharkr Frank & Steenberg Equity Sherry Here

Girls Swim Race Set At Seaside Park Today

The Board of Recreation season ends August 36. Today at 10 30 am a girls swimming event will be held at Seaside Park with eligible professional child swimmers or those with prior honors allowed to compete. A boys race and a Marina Park dance festival follow this week. Entries are open for the Seaside Park recreation center track meet.

Board of Recreation Seaside Park Spo Marina Park Seiside Park

Clara Smith Hamon Weds Movie Director John W. Gorman

Clara Smith Hamon, previously acquitted in Ardmore, Ohio, marries motion picture director John W. Gorman in Los Angeles. The ceremony at Walshre Poweriard Chrigtiehurr was officiated by Rev A Atoward Fegan. The couple plans to reside at their new home.

Los Angeles Mara Smith Hammon Ardmore Ohlo Jake L. Hamor John W. Gorman A Atoward Fegan Walshre Poweriard Chrigtiehurr Gorman Corman Jugt Aprilin

Newspaper strike ends. new facilities to resume normal size issues

The Post Telegram and Sunday Fest announce recovery from a strike in the Post Publishing composing room. Despite union action, new facilities are being procured to ensure speedy resumption of normal sized issues. The Bridgeport Typographical Union's actions prompt the paper to operate its mechanical department as an open shop while other departments remain unchanged.

Post Telegram Post Publishing Company The Murphy Providence City Hall Bridgeport Uction

Mexico Ready To Meet On Oil Quarrel Settlement

News from Mexico City reports a conference planned between oil company heads and government officials to potentially settle refinery fee disputes. A five member committee from Standard Oil and partners will travel to Mexico to pursue a diplomatic resolution amid ongoing talks with Mexican technia authorities.

Mexico City Say Teagle Standard New York Walters CG Teagle Standard OM Company New Jersey Unis Coley Government of Technia Brexion Willivenass Te Canfar Ol Caraginetos Mexico Wo Maigle Standard OU Company Oneydarseyd TL Dulibas Qaraldent Moxtean Pe OWS van Dyke SMG Algitimg Refining OptwaAy Streint

Divorces Sought Over Cruelty in Bridgeport Court

Three Bridgeport couples petitioned for divorce in Superior Court citing intolerable cruelty. Loretta Tuttle seeks custody of a child and alimony from William Tuttle, married February 2, 1919. Arthur Valekening of Brooklyn faces cruelty allegations, with Thel MArriage dated September 4, 1907.

Itara Loretta Tutte Wiliam Tuttle Shamalma Crally Ang Trengy Oakley Vaolekening Arthur WW Valekeningy Brooklyn Lin

Protest over fare increase on New View road system

A group of commuters from Bristol Torestytle Mainville New Britain Nowingtur Blowood Darbeile and Hartford delivered a petition to the Poole Tithes Commission demanding an eight to twenty seat fare reduction. The commission announced the plan will take effect in September.

Hartford Aus Bristol Torestytle Mainville New Mritain Nowingtur Blowood Darbeile Hartfard Poole (Tithes Commission Che Calle Rend Wall

TAP TEACHER FUND TO PAY FOR BRIDGE

The Board of Apportionment approved borrowing funds to advance bridge repairs in the West End sewer system and to hire more teachers. The loan covers 400,000 for high schools and 14,000 for the West End, with 79,? for still unclear items, plus compensation for the widow of Cornelius Burrall.

Congress West End Cornelius Burrall SUL Nf Weidge Mya Burrell Vesones Entecon Tay Avraara Sealey Adid

Unclear baby page crime note and mother action

Fragmentary report describes a distressing case involving a mother and infant. Names, places, and precise actions are unreadable, with references to police, a home setting, and a disappearance or harm amid chaotic garbled text. The fragment provides little coherent detail to confirm a specific incident or outcome.

Railroad Funding Bill Passes House Amid Debate

The railroad funding measure cleared the House by a 214 to 122 vote and moves to the Senate. Provisions blocking payments for labor inefficiency and limiting future claims were debated with several amendments rejected. Rep Webster and other Democrats opposed key terms, while Rep Rayburn criticized railroads as government favorites.

Washington House Senate T A Wao Webster Commerce United States Commerce Committee Ray‘ourn Congress

ENLISTMENT FOR SPANISH FOREIGN LEGION FOR MOROCCO WAR

At the Spanish consulate in New York recruiting for a Spanish foreign legion for Morocco service is under way. About 50 men, many American veterans of the ABE, Papeleras and South Americans have been told to be ready to depart for Spain. The crowded office shows strong militiant interest as veterans seek daily wages and not only military glory.

New York Spanish Foreign Legion Morocco Tommorrow Spain ABE Tigron Waele Washington

Three More Band Concerts Added For Senior Program

The Board of Recreation announced three additional concerts to the senior program ended August 88. Napoli Band performs at Washington Park from 1 0 PM on September 2, and September 21 features the Locomobile Band at Washington Carle from 4 PM to 6 PM.

Board of Recreation Yester My Pola Padler Washinston Park Napoli Easide Oupéit Ogyms Aythes Quist Mwillery Neoin Wrahington Carle Locomobile

Towell Promise Prompts Backlash in New York Race

Aug 22 New York. Abra ham Aichon a candidate on the haviebonre ticket is elected he vows rent free for ten years three sinnate meals and four hours work daily if not elected he will wash his hands of everybody in the cey yesterday towel supply reps pushed Rochon offer Weather forecast for New England calls for fall Tuesday and Wednesday with moderately cool temperatures.

New York Abraham Aichon Tear of Haviebonre Eveybody Rochon

Dail Eireann Secret Sessions Plan Reply to Peace Proposals

Dublin Aug 22 The Dail Eireann held two secret sessions to decide its reply to Lloyd George peace proposals. It adjourned without a decision and will meet again tomorrow while Sinn Fein exec committee gathers. An official statement notes the day’s work and possible Friday public session. Boland says the situation is too delicate to discuss.

DAIL Sinn Fein Dublin Associated Press Dail Eireann Sinp Fein United States Lloyd- George Dail Nireann Lloyd-George Harry J. Boland Eamer de Valera Mary McSwiney Cork Boland

Woman Not Dead Says Son-In-Law In York

In York Aug 22 police search for the body of Mrs A Cheatham widow whose clothing was found in a Cony Island bath house her son in law a Manhattan via the supreme court challenges the theory of death He accuses his wife and mother in law of a plot to exploit sympathy while pursuing divorce He also charges that his wife lied about her age and previous marriage in 1916 to obtain a license

York A. Cheatham Coney Teland Manhattan Auin Supreme Court Mayo Charlotte Catherine Maya the Troth John Archuletta Denver Colm

Treasurer's Aide of Red Cross Held for Larceny

Wilson, second assistant treasurer of the American Red Cross, was arrested today on larceny charges after an audit showed a shortage of about 314,000. Warrant cited theft of 800, but officials say this was only one of several charges. Wilson admitted shortfalls exceeding 1,000 and blamed gambling on horse races. Director Farrand said the shortages affected subsidiary accounts. general funds were not involved and were covered by a surety bond.

Washington Aus Wilson American Red Cross Livingston Farrand Red Cross Farrand Vooks

Red Cross Funds Transferred to American Legion Plan

Washington officials report that a $100,000 Red Cross donation intended for soldier relief was reallocated by the American Legion. Funds will be used with contributions from M C, Nachanas Community Service, Knights of Columbus, and Jewish Welfare Board to form aid squads aiding former service members still awaiting aid. The plan was devised by the late American Legion commander Walter Wright.

Washington American Red Ss Soltier Rel American Legion Sipis M. C Nachanas Community Service Knights of Columbus and Jewish Welfare Board

Polish Towns Suffer as Famine Horde Advances

Reports from Copenhagen describe a starving 50,000 strong raiding force crossing the Weratnian Polish frontier. Loyal villagers face violence as attackers seize property and threaten livelihoods amid widespread chaos.

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Employes Approve Pennys Methods

Philadelphia Aug 22 representatives of more than 30 000 employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad approved in a late meeting with management the employe elections voided by the labor board The session was presided over by General W W Atterbury who expressed hope for a swift satisfactory agreement with System Federation No 50 whose protest led to the board edict.

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Milford G. 9. P. Town Committee to Meet

Milford G 9 P town committee to meet at Republican headquarters to consider successors for Frank W Hunter and Frederick E Warner. Third District Republican club endorses Alfred E Realf. Board of Finance to begin Sept 5 with hearings twice weekly. Negotiations over Gulf Street property purchase involve Rev Thomas Wyatt and Polish club. Remains of Thomas M Maher killed World War I to arrive in Hoboken Aug 25. Case of Henry T Qualman continued until Tuesday.

Moford Republcan Frank W. Hunter Board of Fire Commissioners Frederick E. Warner Walnut Beach Board of Police Commissioners Alfred E. Realf Third District Republican Club Board of Finance Thomas Wyatt Colored Baptist Chuch Railroad Avenue Polish Club Gulf Street Joan J. Maher New Haven Stanley Clark

Cousin of Late Czar In Paris Ends His Life

In Paris a member of the Temaxolf family, a cousin of the late Czar, shot himself after learning of the Countess Mestanova's death in Petrograd. A note found on him pled grief and a doomed longing, and the affair touched Mortmartng where reports say his family jewels may reveal exposure of the tragedy.

Paris Patis France Filkita Leonof Rostensky Temaxolf Nicholas Bais de Borene Mestanova Imperial Guards Cir Parle Petrograd

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