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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1921

Page

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Burglars Steal Stutz Car Loot Milford Store

Milford police reported a bold Sunday morning burglary spree. Thieves forcibly entered George B. Clark’s garage on High Street and stole a Stutz car valued at 3,390 dollars along with firearms and assorted merchandise from nearby shops. Investigators traced the escape to other Milford stores while police expanded m the case.

Milford Kerday Dar Clark Robers George B. Clark Donal Page Pen Ant & & Store Elizabeth James Maher Agelitan Police

Brass Co Official Denies Anaconda Offer Report

Hartford press notes an official denial from the Brass Company president regarding a published claim that Anaconda planned to submit a takeover proposal to Brass stockholders. The report alleged a $15,000,005 outstanding purchase proposition by Anaconda, which is stated as untrue by Brass Company.

Hartford. Dei i Charles FP. Courant Brass Company Brookers Anata Company

Jopeland Issues Warning In Case Of Doctor

A city health official warns against a proposed Roxal Copept project and urges credential verification for Dr Adolf Lorets a noted specialist. The statement stresses continual monitoring and immediate action if concerns arise and calls for no delay in granting credentials.

Jopeland Lorenz Adolf Lorets Roxal Stus Jepeland Dowling

Three jitney drivers held for overloading buses

Three jitney drivers were arrested yesterday for overloading their buses. Joseph Dagomb, of Grand Street. Charles J. Jopie, of Prince Street. and Maz urine MaTinadli, of Enfield Street were charged with improper equipment and overloading, authorities said.

Joseph Dagombo Grand Street Charles J. Jopie Prince Street Mazurine MaTinadli So Fouvenie Nier Enfield Se

Primate Ofreland Opposes Republics In Attitude Note

Cardinal orn, rita of Treland, stated to President Roosevelt at the White House that he dislikes republics due to political corruption. He added he does not regard the United States as a republic in the ordinary sense, noting the president holds great power compared with rulers in old Europe except the Russian Czar.

Tres Ascosiatey Press Orn Rita of Treland Tha Gartiint Repubila Cin Russia

Gunmen Escape From Death Cell In Chicago Breakout

Gunmen including Tommy O Connor escaped from a death cell in the Chicago area jail after overpowering guards. They seized a car and fled through several prison sections into the yard and over a 12 foot wall, then commandeered another vehicle and headed toward the south side underworld. Edward Warren and James Laport fled with O Connor, both wanted for major robberies.

Chigags Associated Press Tommy Conner Lod Bull J Pen Freedom Ulee O'Connor Chicago South Side Tcio Edward Warren James Laport Bultus

Bridgeport Truck Plunges Into River With Driver Safe

A five ton Mack truck owned by Safety Motor Pelee Corp of Bridgeport plunged off a riverbank into the Husatente river after a roadway mishap. Driver James Smith escaped ashore as the vehicle sank, with three similar accidents at the same spot within a month.

James Smith Safety Motor Pelee Corporation Hrideewort kKunl Hausatente Tae

Pair Charged With Gas Larceny In Bridgeprt

Two men were arrested after allegedly stealing gas by disconnecting meters at Bridgeprt Gas Light Co. Louis Boow of 460S North Avenue and Mautiees Simons of 18 Trai Welletrvet were charged with larceny for diverting gas supply using fitted rubber hoses.

Bridgeprt Gad Lieht Louis Boow North Avenue Mautiees Simons Trai Welletrvet Pat- Ming

United Church Women Host All Day Sewing Meeting

The Wednesday Workers of the United church plan an all day gathering at the church on Tuesday to sew. Lunch will be served at 12730 and reservations should be notified to the church office by noon. Dr John Bresnahan to speak on The Modern Hospital after lunch.

Workers of the United Church John Bresnahan

De Valera Fights Treaty With Strong U S Support

London dispatch notes Irish leader De Valera and allies mount a stiff defense of the new treaty with broad backing from defense minister Charles Turfer, while critics push for rejection. Public opinion leans toward treaty approval as expected parliamentary ratification in London appears likely, despite private opposition and lingering doubts about wording and essential terms.

London Associated Press Uae Chen Heyouding Hamonn de Valera Towil Charles Turfess Michael Colla

Prisoners Riot at Picture Show in Marquette

A riot erupted among inmates at the Michigan State Reformatory during a moving picture show. Warder Catlin was stabbed, nine inmates wounded, and visiting official Intterts stabbed in the lungs as prisoners attacked kept guards with improvised weapons amid a darkened chapel.

Marquette, Mich Re Mielhwan Maenhennit Catlin Iu U

Senate probe of Watson charges may be sweeping

Washington December 11. Chair Mart y Brundegee of the Sex witlee investigating Clark Senator Watson Democrat of Georgia indicated public hearings might be delayed up to a week. The committee will sift through a list of more than one hundred witnesses, then decide who to summon, with potential extended hearings. The inquiry centers on charges that soldiers were hanged without trial.

Washington Brundegee Feel Fm

Amateur station sends wireless across the ocean

GreenwicI December reports the Molerg amateur wireless station convincingly messages across the Atlantic. Under the American Radio Relay League auspices the venture was announced with Paul Godley confirming the test. The Cronkhite estate hosts the station with Minton Groulehing and Armetrong among key figures guiding the project.

Greenwicl Molerg Acre Atlantic American Radio Relay League Paul Godley Seurland Cronkhite Minton Groulehing St. Armetrong Toenited States Army Radio Research Division Soulpe Burghard Radin Clay Amneriiat

State to Urge Prison Term in Bribery Case

Bridgeport prosecutors press for maximum punishment in bribery case involving Alderman Hamilton and alleged mastermind. Officials seek to uncover the true author behind an attempt to swing the aldermanic presidency with money changes and hidden influence.

JT. Hamilton Walter J. Hartnett Board of Aldermen

No Rubber Stamp For Ald Kelley Stirs City Hall

Alderman Eugene C J Kelley member of the finance committee refused to sign a rubber stamp for bills. City Clerk offices sent a circular urging signatures for stamping, Kelley insisted on reading all bills before signing and protested the practice as improper. City auditors and other aldermen discussed the issue amid calls for fiscal accountability. The canvass for pledges to fund campaigns and budgets followed church activities.

Eugene C J. Kelley Finance Committee Common Council Mayer Atwater Tas City Auditors Office Robert M- Jones Kelley Tgp Finance Nemacr Jones Kelly

Gang of Superbootleggers Nabbed in Baltimore Liquor Heist

Prohibition agents traced a raid by the gang known as superbootleggers to Baltimore where more than 4,000 cases had been moved from two trucks in broad daylight amid armed operatives. Despite a sweep by detectives and federal officers, the $500,000 cargo was largely recovered or already missing, with investigations continuing.

Washington Baltimore Prohibition Waller Col. Ly. Sith Prohibition Enterceme Bureau Washi Gxtern

More spicy case than Stillman's Ison schedule

Washington report outlines a high profile divorce and alienation suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Norfolk banker Michael Glennan sues Graham, claiming Graham harbored improper relations with Glennan's wife and caused a child’s birth, with multiple locations cited from New Jersey to Brooklyn and Trenton.

George H. Manning Washington Telegram Washington, RD. Co Teasthmory Lorimer CC Giahar A. M. Humes New York Milionairy Alichael Glennan Norfolk Graham Glennan Supreme Court of District of Columbia Humes Elsa. Portener Hubert Grewer Alexandra Virginia Alichae Glennan Allen Tims Si Lawson Hlack iGlennin Ivrineeton Glenan Grahan Grenhan Howe Turner Black Asbury Park Brookslyn Glennan Wien Glannan Princeton Liberte A. Ois Glennen Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Charles 2. Baker William Higgins Genny Mary Dawson Norwich Glenmair Grahiani Airs Ney Pens Pemeeton N. J Brooklyn N Park Fang Gigahan Mercer Hospital Trenton Attor Hew Wright Nur Grivexe Leite Pili Gratler

Airway system to open to public in May

New York announces America's first real commercial airway system will begin May first. Fourteen airplanes will operate for Seaboard Consolidated Airlines linking New York to Chicago Montreal and Boston with passenger service and express loads. Transcontinental service may follow later in the year.

New York Det America Mounvenenk Expresa Seaboard Nery York Chienzo Montreal Boston Chientics Pwetterh Senay Broadway Limited Baasenger Operstoara Maitytain Nay York

More saloon keepers arrested in police net

Police net sweeps up additional saloon keepers found selling liquor with alcoholic strength above legal limits. Labs at the city facility tested samples showing higher content as authorities custody the suspects and await further action.

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Ten Year Naval Holiday To Be Modified By Powers

Washington reports predict a revised ten year naval holiday as US Britain and Japan near accord on Pacific fortifications. A fifth plenary session could come as early as Tuesday with formal assent expected, while China presses for Shantung railroad return and economic restoration. The Pacific treaty's fate remains unsettled amid Senate scrutiny and shifting positions among major powers.

Washington Japan Tomorsex United States Great Britain Pacific Rane Viviani Arthur Balfour Lord Lee Geddes Shantung Providence Conti Ateoréance China Hughes Horak Senate Reed Missouri Attrck Joan Fuyiding Viviani France Ura Far East Desper Fm Manichuria Far Pacific Islands Kata Hanihari Colorado West Virginia Balfour

Bipartisan support grows for four power Pacific treaty

Senator Hitchcock Nebraska assistant Democratic leader said he expects to vote for ratification. Democratic leaders and Republican leaders indicate broad backing, with opposition likely limited to a few irreconcilables. Senator Borah of Idaho remained silent on the pact.

Washington Mec Senate Hitchcock Nebraska Foreign Relations League of Nations Othe League of Nations Borah,daho Jeneus

Booth and Platt Not Affected By Order Of Haynes

The Bridgeport Telegram corrected a recent report stating Chief Prom Haynes in Washington had ordered withdrawal. It said Booth and Platt are not manufacturing druggists but drug store wholesalers in Bridgeport. The order did affect Bridgeport Drug and Clark Drug of Danbury.

Booth Platt Haynes Bridgeport Telegram Prom Lition Washington Wis Connecticut Booth and Platt Company Chia Ehoin Bridgeport Bridgeport Drug Company Clark Drug Company Danbury Booth Ang Cie Proubitian

Mrs. Ethel Nott Confirmed in Wethersfield Prison

In an unusual ceremony at the state prison in Wethersfield, the Right Rev Chauncey B Brewster bishop of Connecticut confirmed Mrs Ethel H Nott who is serving a life sentence for killing her husband in Bridgeport The prison official noted it as the first life prisoner at Wethersfield to be condemned as a member of a church.

Ethel Nott Hartyors Wethersfield Chauncey B. Brewster Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Ethel H. Nott Bridgeport Priserrofi

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