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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1921

Page

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Murder at Stamford gambling club during bold armed raid

A Dewey Club gambling resort near State Street Stamford was raided by nine armed men early Sunday. They looted thirty players including $32,000 in cash and jewelry, killed Bernard Kilkelly, and escaped before police pursued. John Heddy, 15, was arrested after a pursuit near Greenwich. other suspects Brown Giovanni Lipputh and Kilkelly’s killers faced later police actions.

New Fork Dewey Club State Street Stamford Eairly Bernard Kibtke St. Johns Place John Heddy West Twentieth Street New York Greenwich Sambing Kilkelly Steighford Street Harry Cavanaugh Charles Giovanni Gheistopher Lipputh Dewer Nrbt Jace Ballard Charles Brown Joan Reddy Reddy Zourzen Brown Kent Geris Hienoman Kirke Quintford Greenigh Pat's Bill Tenn Mreddy Alfred Johnson John Ryan Joseph Palmer

Bodies of two Americans recovered from ZR-2 wreck

London Aug 28 The bodies of Lieutenant Commander Emery Coli and Pettith a rigger, two Americans aboard the dirigible ZR-2, were recovered today during hull salvage at Hull. Colli's home was in Marlettx Ohio. The Air Ministry announced the update in the evening.

London Associated Press Emery Coli Nuan A Ad Pettith Hull Air Ministry Coll Afarlettx Ohio United States Navy Pet Tit New York Anne

State Policeman Held for Reckless Driving

Ballantyne Jr from Gurdun Street recently appointed to the state police force on Saturday night from Norwalk Point struck Deene Mecander of Port Street while crossing to Bayland Norwalk. Mecander suffered multiple injuries including broken shoulder second leg several broken ribs a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture. Ballantyne is charged with reckless driving and released on his own recognizance.

Tames Ballentyne, Jr Gurdun Street Roton Point Norwalk Deene Ballantyne

New Haven P Drobbed of 10000 in Post Office Theft

New Haven officials disclosed a $10,000 robbery tied to a post office parcel. Boston inspectors traced the missing money, in mixed twenty fifty and one hundred dollar bills, from the Broadway Bank and Trust to National City Bank of New York, with one parcel never arriving. Insurance status and a suspected substitute package are under investigation.

New Haven Boston National City Bank of New York Brosdwar Bank Trust Company New York Broadway Bank and Trust Company Facent Bank Insurance Company

Interest on Postal Savings Urged For Higher Returns

Washington plans to raise postal savings interest from two to three percent and boost the maximum allowed deposit to 3 000. The proposal, backed by Federal Reserve Board members, bankers, and officials, would expand depositary offices and permit joint deposits while paying interest on deposits under one year.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Postol Fee Department Aizys Steenerson Government of Joint Deposit

Marie Antoinette Relic Sold by Wilsons for $30

A Marie Antoinette relic from the French government and other former President and Mrs. Wilson items were auctioned during the Wilson exodus from the White House. The sale totaled thirty dollars amid bungled handling and anonymous crates of undesired articles.

Marie Antoinette Wilsons Washington Allig Wilson White Horse

Allies to Reinforce Troops in Silesia

Berlin reports August 24 that British French and Italian ambassadors informed Germany of their governments plan to send reinforcements into Upper Silesia. Germany was asked to arrange transport for the troops.

Berlin Associated Press Germany Upper Silesia

Gompers Urges Labor Voice at Arms Parley

Atlantic City dispatch reports Samuel Gompers AF L president urging nations to grant labor a seat on their arms conference delegations. He calls disarmament talks a burden on workers and asks President Harding to appoint labor representatives to the American commission, pledging federation support for disarmament.

Gompers Atlantic City Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Tonnant Washington Gompers ii Frst Aspers Washingtom United States Walte House Harding Amerian Commission

Strike ballots sent to 409000 railroad men

In Cleveland on August 28 strike ballots were mailed to 409000 members of four brotherhoods and the Switchmen's Union of North America. The ballots show divergence in views among the five groups as they consider a $100 million wage reduction. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, and the Order of Railway Conductors used a joint ballot, while the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen conducted a separate vote.

Cleveland Yilroad Switchmen’s Union North Ameriia Clct Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhowl Finsnen Order &T Railway Brotherhood of Railroad

Prepare for Fight DL Men Told Prepare for Fight

In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 28, J Maloney, general chairman of the Lackawanna system federation, urged Delaware Lackawanna and Western roundhouse and shop workers to save money and stockpile food and coal. He warned a strike would come when the time is right and said it would be authorized by international organizations and be general unless companies concede.

Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad J. Maloney Lackatvanns System Federation Maloney Mr. Maroney Dublin Castle England Ireland Hamar Greenwood Myrmidens Llnyd-George Herec Crown Dub- Naas Cork Herry de Valera Ater Greenwood Ingland Lloyd- George Hales and Mawlings Petaine Fochs France Verdun

Ulster Alliance to Hold Open Air Meetings

Nationalist Ulster Alliance members voted to stage a series of open air gatherings over the next two weeks to advocate Ireland's future publicly. Sean Conway and other speakers from New York will address the crowds. the first event is planned for the 2t Middle and Wall streets area this week.

Ulster Alliance Ireland Cass Bridgeport Sean Conway New York Middle Wall Streats

President Harding to convene national unemployment conference

Secretary Hoover announced that President Harding will call a national conference next month to study unemployment, speed up recovery, and coordinate measures with industry and government. About 40 members will represent the country, with labor and commerce departments coordinating.

Washington Aus Harding Hoover FOV Ornors Commerce Department Labor Department Labor

White Sox Players Traded to Minnesota Club

Dominick Mukennan and Jack Wieneke of the Chicago White Sox were released to the Minneapolis club of the American Association under option.

Phicago Dominick Mukennan Jack Wieneke Etehera Chicago Whits Sox Minnespalia Club American Associa Hon

Five miners fall in encounter with state troopers

Five miners clash with state troopers patrolling a West Virginia coal field region as the incident unfolds. The report outlines the confrontation and its immediate context within ongoing labor and security tensions in the area.

West Virginia

Arrest in Norwalk leads to peace breach charge

Norwalk report states Williame A Armstrong of Aridguort was arrested at 1 30 PM after noon when he fought a filmey man. He faces a charge of breach of the peace as a result of the incident.

Norwalk Williame A Armstrong Aridguort Bresoh

Darkness Keeps Four Probably Dead After Beach Creek Shootout

State troopers and deputies clashed with an armed band near Beach Creek on the Boone Lay county line. Captain F R Brockus said five on foot opened fire, with at least four prisoners killed or wounded. eleven prisoners were captured, four escaped, and others were carried away as darkness fell. The patrol reported civilians in disguise hampered identification and noted continued danger as night approached.

Ethel W. VA Oh Beach Creek Boone-Lay F. R. Brockng Brockis Falen Ising Vey Clesh Brockus Logan Bilsir Sharples Beem Sherples Broackus Yeparas Peice Brock

Alleged speeder held as trespass arrests noted

A man named Nicholas Manlato of 481 Pems broke a street speed limit, arrest reported for speeding at 38 miles an hour on Connecticut Avenue. Railroad policemen yesterday arrested three men for trespassing on railroad property.

Nicholas Manlato Broke Street Yeaterday

Daily Atmanag Almanac Caption With Sun Sets and High Water

An almanac style note lists sun rise and set times, sun positions, and water levels for the vicinity near Middlebrook. It provides brief daily observations on tides and low water conditions.

Brt Perr Middlebrook Almanac

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