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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
Bridgeport manufacturers leader Alphons W. Warns that bloc voting in Congress harmed industry and risked delaying revival. He cites tax revision battles, says omission created greater harm than commission, and notes farmer and worker impacts amid partisan lines.
In Shy Haven Connecticut the state supreme court announced two testy decisions tonight. Most rulings involved questions of error in lower court proceedings and intent of the flower Geuiziong belinde thr taunty with references to the third ern and eerie.
New York Nov 30 banker He Kahn told the Committee of Americas business men that professionals in industry must organize to overcome banking efforts of the agricultural bloc in Congress. He called for a spokesman and organizer but denied plans to form a business bloc in Congress. He warned blocs are pernicious and not conformatls to the genius and foundations of our institutions.
Washington reporter notes Hepres Dickinson, Iowa representative, warns the House agricultural bloc to kill the sales tax plan used to fund a soldier bonus. He says other revenue ideas may be offered, but tax use would be fought as an opening wedge for broader taxation.
Danbury police continued a public order drive arresting seven more individuals. The seizures included barrels of wine and cider, with several suspects named on Liberty Street and Railroad Avenue. Officers reported prior seizures and noted ongoing enforcement actions in the area.
President Harding presses for swift action in a tariff speech urging Congress to empower the executive with stronger valuation tools. He cites deprecia ting currency and the need to shield cities after economic surveys. Strong support from leaders indicates a push to use executive power to defend American commerce.
At a New Haven meeting of the State Bakers association, bakers retain lawyers to seek an injunction against enforcing the state law requiring bread to weigh one pound. New Haven Sealer plans to enforce a 24 ounce loaf, keeping prices at 12 cents, while Hartford weighs ongoing enforcement and Bridgeport reports 23 ounce loaves.
Patrolman Richard H. Miller is dismissed from the force by unanimous vote after a trial on neglect of duty. Miller, eight years on the force, forfeits pension rights and awaits turnover of duties. The board also outlines traffic and transit concerns and recruits for regular and special patrol positions amid ongoing city mobility issues.
London view reports British cabinet in special meeting as Irish talks threaten to fail. Both government and Sinn Fein circles fear only a miracle can avert a return to warfare and a renewed crisis in the Ireland negotiations. Birkenhead delays speakership in Liverpool due to grave Irish talks, Lloyd George urges unity amid tense diplomacy.
Unable to determine readable facts due to garbled OCR text. The fragment mentions an army air collision with fatalities and a location-like reference to Lawton and KT WY, but no coherent names, dates, or organizations can be confirmed.
In New York a man identified as a backer of a disaster was arraigned in court. The accused and associates faced charges related to the incident as investigators and authorities gathered evidence and prepared further proceedings.
J P Doyle of Bridgeport was chosen president as jitney operators formed the Jitneymen's State Association at a meeting urged by Commissioner Islwell. The new group aims to regulate and advance jitney services across the state, with Doyle leading the licensed operators association.
Reported discussions among the big three naval powers show agreement on ship strength estimates but dispute the basis for calculating Japan’s naval power. The United States demands the five five three capital ship ratio including ships under construction, while Japan favors excluding new builds. British and American experts push for the American method, but Japan seeks alternatives tied to naval bases.
Versailles news reports Ment Landru, on trial for over three weeks in the assizes court, convicted of the murder of ten women and a boy. He was sentenced to die by guillotine.
In Rome on November 22 a confrontation between fascist groups and socialists erupted during a ceremony honoring seven Hywkiin citizens killed in recent labor unrest. Pro fascist and socialist speakers inflamed tensions, disorder ensued, ink wells and missiles were thrown, four Wasp workers were wounded, and police intervened to restore order.
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