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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1921

Page

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Allied Demands Impossible Says German Experts

German experts call Allied demands impossible as the country’s fate hangs on reparations and economic strain. The Versailles treaty is under scrutiny as Simons considers resignation while President Ebert attends Cabinet meetings amid intensifying pressure from Briand and Lloyd George. The Berlin government weighs its next moves before Harding's inauguration.

Karl H. von Wiegand Berlin Connec Paris Simons Foreign Office Ebert Germany Lloyd-George Allamiers Rantzau Versailles Heister

French Experts Doubt Germany's Ability to Pay

PAPIS January 31 report says financial experts and cautious diplomats remain skeptical Germany will meet peace terms. Editorial in Journal by Clement Vastel warns that discounting final payments decades ahead would shock bankers and questions whether Allied powers can count on Germany's promises.

Germany Papis Clement Vastel St. Lam Alles America Edison

Railroads Seek Abrogation to Avoid Bankruptcy

Chicago Jan 31 Brigadier General W W Atterbury vice president of the Pennsylvania lines told the Railroad Labor board that immediate abrogation of the national agreements with railroad employes is needed to avert widespread bankruptcy. He said no wage cuts would be asked if the agreements are annulled, warning delay could flood the board with wage reduction petitions. The unions protested as the hearing on rules and working conditions continued.

Atterbury Railroad Labor Board Chicago W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Lines Atterburry G. Luhrsen American Ican Federation of Labor Ton Leht Jowell Wilson General Atterbury

Wireless Civilian Test Tonight With 590 Panels Exhausted

In Hartford tonight twenty five civilian wireless operators in eastern states prepare for the first civilian trans Atlantic wireless test under the American Radio Relay League. The test begins at 10 30 pm tomorrow with three hundred operators in England and Scotland listening as the US sends the message in segments from multiple stations including Hiram Percy Maxim and the Robert Miner and C D Tuska stations. The test follows a trans continental relay record recently set by Maxim.

Hartford American Radio Relay League England Scotland Hiram Percy Maxim m Robert Miner C. D .Tuska Michigan Maxim Los Angeles

Former rector of St. Luke's Church is dead

The Rev. John G. Trance, once rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church, died of heart failure yesterday afternoon at his New Haven home. He was 64, born in Canada, and a graduate of Oberlin College. He served as state chaplain in 1914 and later held pastorates in Arkansas and Colorado.

John G. Trance St. Luke's Episcopal Church Hame New Haven St. James' Church Canada Oberlin College Arkansas Calorina

Mayor's School Probers Drop Intended Investigation

Mayor Wilson's school probers, appointed last weekend, met to suspend the inquiry pending the regis lature action on a bill to alter electing methods for the Board of Education. The committee, chaired by Raion TV Beers, said the mayor's bill could create a new board by June and thus favored withholding further investigation. Members present included Aldermen Brown and Connor and others as the group adjourned after nearly two hours. The mayor plans to appeal to the Board of Appportionment Friday to discuss the education budget and system.

Wilson Avers Board of Education Next Dune

Thirty Five Radic to be Deport ed Today

Thirty five radicals arriving from Boston and Philadelphia will be deported to Russia aboard the Uner Esthonia. The Immigration Wallis camerrun announced the deportation tonight. Guards under Commissioner Henry J. Sxetlington direct the departure party from Ostot and Rostra locations.

New York Boston Philadelphia Russia Camerrun

Milford gas worker injured by cellar trapdoor fall

Joseph Bringtol, a 4H member and meter reader for New Haven Gas Light, fell through a half-open trapdoor into a cellar at Hayes and Pier undertaking shop on Campbell Avenue, West Haven. He suffered multiple injuries and was treated by Dr. De Walewalewski after the accident.

Milford Joseph Bringtol West Rix Ver Laven Gas Light Company Hayes & Pier Campbell Avenue West Haven Severn West Havan Lac Dumding

Forty Lashes on Bare Back Robbery Penalty

Dover Delaware State Senate today passes a harsh bill for robbery with a penalty of not less than twenty years in prison. The measure targets violent crime with severe corporal punishment as a historic but controversial approach.

Dover, Laddane Delaware State Senate

Industry Woes Persist Nationwide Amid Wage Cuts

A Federal Reserve Board review shows January activity rose in some New England sectors easing unemployment there, while the South and West face acute hardship from wage cuts and reduced demand. Textile workers faced large pay reductions, joblessness rose in New York District, and longshoremen and iron and steel plants also shed workers across regions.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Dligh New England San Francisco Massachusetts Boston Gillce New York Rochester Bui Philadelphia Textile Milla Tighmand Mput Atlantic

Fire at Bakery Store Sparks Wide Alarm and Damage

Fire of undetermined origin tore through a bakery store at 205 Fairfield Avenue, destroying shelves of goods in a two-family brick block behind Kreite Owt mt. Two alarms were sounded from boxes 21 and 214. Smoke filled the area as residents fled to nearby streets.

Tisenman Mating Company Fairfield Avenue Righ Rente Tox Baling Judson

Penrose Seeks Cloture on Fordney Tariff Measure

Senate leaders move to force a February 15 vote on the Fordney emergency tariff bill and petition for cloture after objections. Senator Pomerene denounces the plan as gagging the Senate while minority leader Underwood condemns the move as a political embargo.

Penrose Senate Waekington Jan Acterdace Pomerene Wemecrut Ohio Worlingman Clothire Psurese Panrose McCumber North Dakota Borah Idaho Underwood Alabama

O Callaghan Re-elected Mayor Amid Stowaway Controversy

Donald O Callaghan is re-elected lord mayor amid a chaotic scene as police arrest three men and seven councillors. The prisoners sing on the way to custody while Laurence Cr Neill is set to be elected lord mayor of Dublin for the fourth time. Sinn Fein proposed Stan, and the new mayor vows to heed the voices of the majority of Irish people.

O'Callaghan Donald O Callaghan United States Farricks Dedlin Publin Laurence Cr Neill Lord Oyer of Tublin Stan Hasaid Trish

Prohibition Leaders Target First Offenders With Jail Plans

Treasury fraud at Shelton Trust via illegal loans funded a US postal substation project at Varith Street New York. Armstrong Realty held a long lease on the site, with Trinity Church ownership. rumors claimed large government payments, while directors await confirmation of a signed contract and foundation work. Treasurer Edward W. Kneen is expected to return from New York with funds to cover losses.

Edward W. Tween Shelton Trust Company Armstrong Cpany United States Postal Varith Street New York Armstrong Company Trinity Church Corporation of Armstrong Realty Company Varick Street Shalton Trust Copany Edward W.i Kneen Shelton Kneen Revelver Marcus BH. Holcomb Activa Ji Shelton Southington

Republican Leaders to Attend McKinley Dinner in New Haven

Officials and associates from the Republican party gather for a McKinley dinner at the Tale Hotel in New Haven. The town chairman A Grenard announced he would be unable to attend due to severe cold after earlier plans to attend.

M'Kinley

Rockefeller Fund Expands Grants for Colleges and Medical Education

The Rockefeller Foundation general education board boosted resources by 87.0 million through gifts by John D. Rockefeller. A 50 million fund supports colleges and universities. 20 million aids medical education, with no stipulations on timing. By July 1, 1920, provisions totaled over 39 million raised by institutions. Major gifts went to University of Rochester, Vanderbilt, Washington University, Yale, Harvard, and Johns Hopkins. Negro education received substantial support, including 1.1 million for endowment and 153 thousand toward improvements, with total negro education appropriations reaching 2.29 million. Public hearings on city tax rates begin Feb. 15 as budget talks open.

New York General Education Board Rockefeller Foundation John D. B Rockfeller University of Rochester Vanderbilt University Washington University Yale University Harvard University Johns Howkins University Board National Society For Vecational Education Common Council Board of Apportionment Sanvy Committee City Hall Registrars of Voters Sinking Fund City View Commission Board of Selection Board of Cartrack and Supply, Paving, and Sewer Commission Apportionment Board Board of Relisf Board of Relief Connor William TB. Seeley

New Amendment Seeks Stricter Volstead Act Enforcement

A newly proposed bill urges tighter Volstead Act provisions after recent home brew cases. It would remove court options to fine violators, shifting penalties toward stricter federal enforcement and clearer sanctions.

Prohibition Leaders Seek Tougher Volstead Amendments

Prohibition leaders plan new legislation to impose flat jail sentences for liquor selling, remove court discretion on fines, and extend seizure to all liquor in private cellars or safety vaults. They push to reach home brew and curb bootleg channels, while facing opposition and congested federal courts. A pending bill could let federal commissioners try liquor cases, with Volstead amendments debated as April opening nears.

Volstead House Tudiciary Committee Prohibition Enforcement Sime

Milford Police Move To Suppress Gambling At Walnut Beach

Milford police announce a crackdown on gambling games at Walnut Beach amid protests from local groups including The Remitany Legion and the American Legion auxiliary. City officials prohibit licenses or concessions for beach gambling next season to curb disturbances and alleged abuses.

Milford Walnut Beach Galbraith and Lake American Legion Commissioners Mil Yast Warlious Beach Laeiy Avlion Bala Setiaon Srivord Ie Qiuse Pk

Standard Oil Cuts Price Of Gesoline For Export

Standard Oil of New Jersey announced a price cut for export gasoline. Refined products fell from 46.75 to 33.7 cents a gallon, kerosene from 41.30 to 19.30 cents, and other fuels to 23.50 cents a gallon in tank wagon deliveries, effective immediately.

Standard Oil Standard Oil Company New Jersey Chao Susulitit

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