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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
19
The Paddocks A T C basketball team will play the Questions of this city at the Cozy Corner Casing Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. A preliminary game features the Paddockettes against the Halt Moors of Bridgepo. Next Thursday the Paddocks meet the General Electric five.
The article notes Ulster Unionist leader Carson resigns due to age and exhaustion but accepts chairmanship of the Ulster Party in the Imperial Parliament. It details James Crate’s long service and roles, and quotes leaders on Protestant minority protections and a firm stance against nationalist forces. Sir James Craig reaffirms no surrender to disruptive Irish forces.
The article recounts the 1913 stabbing case involving Giuseppe DiRosa and Antonio Vennuccio. DiRosa, jailed for manslaughter in Vennuccio’s 1914 stabbing, died at Bridgeport hospital after a prior arrest and trial proceedings. Police investigations, witness testimonies, and motives are described, with emphasis on the prior convictions, suspects, and the ongoing inquiry into a possible vengeance link.
Local observers report Samuel Untermyer urging the expulsion of Eidlitz, arguing for reorganizing labor unions. He praises Eidlitz as a capable New York figure and credits him with advancing the government housing program locally.
New York February report details Cora Chase making her Met debut as Gilda in Verdi's Rigoletto. Born in Haverhill Massachusetts she trained abroad with early appearances in Busseto Madrid and Italy. Critics note a fine voice, engaging stage presence and promising technique despite nerves. Other cast members included Charles Hackett Perini Bort Mardones and Ananian.
Washington FME Wens defeated the second team 18 to 14 in a close afternoon game at the Boys' club gymnasium. The second team led until the final five minutes when Washington FME Wens rallied to win.
The Bridgeport Brothers main plant basketball team faces General Electric this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Paris City Bas ve 1] dessué schedule.
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