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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
2
San Francisco hearings unfold as prosecution and defense present final arguments in the Arbuckle poisoning case. Testimony centers on a chain of evidence linking Roscoe Arbuckle to a hotel incident and alleged injuries to an intended victim.
City officials led by Mayor discussed a theatre safety plan, inspecting venues and outlining measures to reduce overcrowding. The chamber of commerce and fire board spoke on enforcing existing rules, with reports due to be published and forwarded to committees for action.
Fragmentary notes describe Cohen in trouble over money and a failed attempt to connect with Jack Burns in New York. The tale includes mentions of a Philadelphia or Bridgeport source, a Dutchess Street area, and Delaherty connections, with references to attempts to secure funds and permits and to meetings that did not occur.
Walter M. Bangs was unanimously elected president of the Kiwanis club for the ensuing year at a regular weekly luncheon in the Hotel Stratford breakfast room. Joseph P. Hisbeaws was named vice president, Robert A. Basra treasurer, and Wallace Bayliss secretary. The gathering also featured remarks on Boy Scouts and club expansion plans.
The account describes meetings and phone calls about recovering money tied to Cohen. Burner, Delpher, and associates planned actions in Bridgeport Danbury and New York to pressure Cohen for $10,600. Statements indicate Cohen’s involvement in related breaches and attempts to settle debts, with various meetings and alleged negotiations outlined.
Bridgeport bakers prepare for new 24 ounce loaf as weighters and state authorities discuss enforcing a larger bread size. The measure aims to standardize loaves and alert housewives to expected price and weight changes. Local bakers and officials anticipate next Monday’s action.
Continued on page two, the article discusses irregularities in withdrawals and hearings. It notes officials questioning Clark Drug Company and Delery, with Mackenzie’s office to reveal if funds were drawn legitimately or diverted. Investigations touch Pleishmann Alcohol, and Frank Cohen of Bridgeport is linked to obtaining a Connecticut agency.
The Morse passport case unfolds as officials report no naval order to seize Morse or detain him on the Paris voyage. Morse’s sons, through attorney, claim their father sailed under secrecy with warnings of life danger before a potential operation. State and Justice departments push diplomacy to secure his return while denying any directive to bar his passage.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a discussion among officials including Elmer Loh and Fletener Dobins about a cause. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to establish a fuller event or decision.
Morse Shipbuilding, Iron Works with Groton and Noahs Conn entities, filed for bankruptcy in New Haven. Judge Mawin accepted the petition by James Swan president of ONDA TN. Swan proposed receiver. Judge Whomas appointed James Swan as temporary receiver with bond set at 55000.
Dr Cenigola, longtime physician and surgeon in this city for 25 years, died in Benevento, Italy, while riding in a carriage during a visit abroad. The illness suspected as the cause, he had planned to return to port and sail home soon.
On complaint of John Theas af Nesauetoning Tu, the pouch surly Yesterday arrested Paul gZuch JSL Arctic Btrest. Annie Thear attended the trial and was ordered arrested on a similar charge. Zach was bound over to the Superior criminal court in bonds of 3000, and Thea was bound over to the high court in custody of a probation officer.
DYED. GOERING-!n his city Wednesday November 40 1921. Kettle A. Brottell wife of William Goering aged 46 years. Friends may not be remains at the parlors of Lisberum & ean No. 332 State street. Funeral services at eha ket in Evergreen cemetery Neve Ven on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Amterment ar Everereen csmetors.
The article reports Atwater asserting prerogative to name committees including finance, framing his stance amid political tension. Alderman Knapp defends Atwater’s policy, arguing for administration-driven leadership, while others urge nonpartisan service by aldermen as representatives of their districts.
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