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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1921

Page

1

Ford denies loan move and predicts industrial boom

Special to The Telegram reports Henry Ford in a Dearborn interview denying seeking a 50 million loan, saying Ford is financing plant sites in small towns to spur industry and labor. He projects a near normal production rebound, notes workers returning after bonuses, and warns cities may vanish as industrial centers toward a future of powered machines and centralized energy.

FORD Wall Street Dearborn Detroit Ford Tractor Works Henry Ford Ford Company Becaus United States

Legislators Hear Dr. A C Fones in Hartford Hearing

Hartford session reports multiple committees active as Dr A C Fones showcases dental hygiene work by Eastman Kodak and Boatman-Kotak at Rochester. Lawmakers consider a 250 000 appropriation to build a New Haven dental hygienist school and a plan to merge agricultural boards into a single department. Committees on Ash and game discuss hunting seasons and a tobacco agricultural experiment station seeking 30 000. Local hospital funding also noted.

Hartford Carl Merin Bridgeport Committee On Man Kotiak Company Roshester A. G. Fones Rochester Eastman Panorier New Haven Committee of Agriculture East Granby

American Legion debates Bergdoll apology and league stance

The American Legion executive committee expressed regret over the U S apology to Germany for Bergdoll capture attempts and endorsed a congressional probe into his custody escape. Members from Oklahoma and other states pressed to oppose the Neo-Partisan League but resolutions were tabled. national commander Galbraith was upheld in guiding state leaders to refrain from acting against the league as an organization.

Washington Berlin Grover C. Bergdoll American Legion Congress Bergdolls Legion Oklahoma League Galbraith F. W. Galbraith Kansas Nebraska

State Aid Checks Distributed Today At the City Hall

Bridgeport residents in need receive state aid payments on the city hall council chamber schedule. W Parker Seeley heads distribution for ex service men from Connecticut's quota. Checks total $2,500,080 funded by the legislature and administered by the American Legion. Single men get $8 weekly. married without children $12. married with children $15. Payments are alphabetized by last name with times ranging 10 to 3 pm. Dr F J Adams treats ex service men free weekly.

Bridgeport Air Service W. Parker Seeley American Legion Derick Council Chamber City Hall Connecticut F. J. Adams Ieti

Navy to Press On With Capital Ships for Navy 10

The Senate Naval Committee concludes stopping work on capital ship building for six months would be unwise after naval experts testified. Senator Poindexter to draft the report aligning with continued construction as Secretary Daniels and other officials testified. Sir Philip Gibbs told the House committee Britain would not seek a sea power race with the United States due to money and public opinion.

Senate Naval Committee House Committee Philip Gibbs Britain Washington Senate Taral Committee Navy Borah Senate Poindexter Navy Coneral Board Daniels W.S. Sims The Naval College Bradley A. Wiske House Naval Committee Great Britain United States England

Geddes Heads to U S With Disarmament Plan

British ambassador to the United States Sir Andriana Geddes sails to Washington with full powers to press a world conference on disarmament. Reports say he discussed the issue with the prime minister, marking it as a major topic.

London Feo Andriana Geddes United States Washington

Jap Leader to Request Disarmament Conference

Osaka/AP report notes former Kenshi-Kei opposition leader Yukio Ozaki plans to submit to the Diet a resolution to curtail naval armament. He would seek Japan US Maryland talks and joint steps to limit fleets. Ozaki was expelled from the Kansai-Kai for pushing armament cuts and constitutional procedure in suffrage fights.

Tokio Yukio Ozaki Kenshi-Keisi Associated Press Japan United States Maryland M. Ozaki Kansel-Kal M. Owaki Kensei-Kai Armamenta

Alderman Moore Attacks Broad Street Extension at Meeting

In the Fifth district Republican meeting last evening Alderman Moore spoke against the proposed Broad Street extension. Other speakers included Elmer 4H Ravens William Lounsbury and Alderman David W. Price. Fliers were named for president sheriff John P. Malon vicepresident Stan Carter secretary Clarence I. Winton and treasurer Rey Tride.

Armpy Willer Ci

Governor Lake Turns 50 at Office Dental Visit

Gov Lake marked his fiftieth birthday by visiting a dentist in the executive offices. He arrived early, cleared routine business, underwent a three hour dental procedure, then attended a Board of Control meeting. Two bouquets awaited him, from clerks and the Tartford Exiles war service group.

Martford Frerett J Lanke Board of Control Tartford War Service France Ists. Cs

Hanging Date Slips Sheriff Mind in Prisoner Case

In Opelousas Louisiana an execution date forgotten by Governor Parker left Lonnie Eaton a Black prisoner convicted of murder in limbo. Attorney General and sheriff were asked for guidance as the scheduled hang on February 4 slipped the governor’s mind.

Orchita Parker Lonnie Eaton Grant

Divorced wife fights for part of Dr Steinberger estate

Irma Steinberger, long resident in Hungary and former wife of Dr Maurice Steinberger, seeks a $20 900 cash share from his estate left to siblings in Hungary. She petitions legislators to change the law on filing claims, with a hearing held before the Hartford judiciary committee.

Irma Steinberger Hungary Maurice Steinberger Pounsel Benater EH Harle Garlick Robert G. DeTorest Frank L. Wilder Judiciary Committee of the General Assembly Hartford Steinberger United States

Transshipment of Foreign Liquor Banned Through U S

Washington February 5 Acting Attorney General Nebeker says transshipment of intoxicating liquor through the United States is prohibited by the national prohibition act. Panama Canal and Panama Railroad shipments are expressly excepted by Congress. New customs regulations will be drafted to enforce the ruling with study due before finalization.

Washington United States Nebeker Treasury Department Marine League Panama Canal Panama Railroad Congress Acte Ing Vyner Ax Wall

Trial Fight Over Nott Murder Case Outside Fairfield County

Counsel for Mrs Ethel H Nott may wage a fight to hold the murder trial outside Fairfield County amid publicity from Edward B Wade's sensational proceedings. Jury selection could exhaust local lists as CT officials from town selectmen to county commissioners sort candidates, with trial venue likely to be debated further.

Ethel H. Nott Fairfield County Ethel MH. Nott Wair- Sei Fairtisid Connecticut

Greeks and Turkish nationalists clash over Baghdad line

London Teb 5 The Associated Press reports 220000 troops engaged in a brutal battle as Greeks and Turkish nationalists fight for control of the Baghdad railway. Premier Lloyd George defended the coalition government in a Welsh National Liberal council speech, urging political unity amid a world in turmoil.

Bagdad Lloyd-George Welsh London Premisr Llord- George Welsh National Liberal Council

Colby Silent On Action On Report Of Java Agreement

Washington February eight. The state department had not indicated its course on the foreign relations committee request for a copy of the Morris Shidehara agreement. The document concerns rights of Japanese nationals in the United States and the Senate committee's inquiry, if not incompatible with public interest. The article notes the matter continues on page nineteen.

Foreign Relations Committee Washington State Department Senate, Foreign Relations Committee Roland Morris United States Japan Baron Shidehara Senate

Male Women and Female Men Scorned by Zion Leader Voliva

Wilbur Glenn Voliva, overseer of Zion, denounces male women and female men in Zion City. He proclaims that women belong in the home and men head the house while warning against women in leadership, preaching, or adopting attire and roles he deems masculine.

Voliva Zion City Zion Grey Wilbur Glenn Voliva Zion Congress Tam Zion Church Lhouse

Fire damages Burritt Lumber building on Knowlton Street

A fire at Burritt Lumber, Knowlton Street, caused damage estimated between 31,500 and 2,100 dollars in building No. 4. The blaze started among Beaver boards from an unknown cause. Firemen were summoned when an employee struggled to control the flames.

A. W. Hurritt Lumber Company Knowlton Street

Widow of Theodore P Shants Loses Suit

The widow of Theodore P. Shants, head of the Interborough Rapid Transit Co, loses a $1,000,000 damage suit for alienation of affections against Mrs. Amanda Thomas. Supreme Court dismisses the case for lack of sufficient facts to warrant a trial. Thomas was the principal beneficiary named in Shonts’s will.

Theodore P. Shants Thomas New ‘York Fed Milla DP. Shants Interborough Rapid Transit Company Amanda Thomas Supreme Court Lyance

Brindell Sentenced Five to Ten Years in Sing Sing

Brindell the Building Trades Council president was convicted of extortion and sentenced by Justice Jol McAvoy to not less than five nor more than ten years at Sing Sing. He may appeal within ten days. Bailooning the sentence, he was taken to the Tombs for the holding period. The article notes possible reductions for good behavior and mentions special counsel Untermyer urging maximum penalty.

New York Robert 2. Brindell Building Trades Council Jol McAvoy Knott Wil Bs Arundell Samuel Untermyer

South African Elections Show Smuts in Lead

London February report on the South African election shows General Jan Christian Smuts leading with twenty three seats for his party. Labour has three seats, Nationalists two, and Independents one. A notable outcome is the defeat of Labor leader Frederick H Creswell by the Bouts sending date.

London Jan Christian Smuts Laborites Nationalists Independents Bouts Sendidate Frederick H. Creswell

Has Hubby Arrested-Pawns Her Clothes to Defend Him

Washington tele phone girl Mrs W Angel had her husband jailed in Richmond for Mann Act alleged violation. She pawned her jewelry to hire counsel claiming he was manipulated by another woman. Reese says she eloped with Angel but the meeting in Richmond was by chance. Special agent Kemp investigates the theory.

Washington W. Angel Richmond Firther Risa Beanie Reese Dentine Angel Richmens Kemp Department of Tyatlce Misa Reese

Police rule requires warrant to detain for liquor search

In Waterbury a Torrington Chinaman named Chin Chong faced a hearing as Commissioner D. W. Coleman ruled police must have a search warrant to hold up a pedestrian suspected of violating the Volstead act. Chong was discharged, but the three quarts of Chinese whiskey found at the railroad station were ordered destroyed.

Waterbury Fed D. W. Coleman Chin Chong Torrington

Battles Rage as British Aid Feeds Greek Stand

Paris reports say Greek army fights to halt Turkish nationalist advances along the Baghdad line. British tanks and officers aid the Greeks, while Kemal's forces receive Lenin-sent battalions and troops from Wrangel's remnants. The outcome hinges on redefining control of the region as diplomats watch closely.

Lloyd-George Paris Akay Great Britadier Musts Kemal Teader Great Britain Drd Sia Sert Bagdag Keme Lenine Crimea Offic Wrangers Mysterio Constantinople Tyrol Gon

Aged Manufacturer Says He Was Hypnotized into Buying Stock

Captain Isage Church, a retired factory owner from East Norwalk, told the supernor court yesterday that he was hypnotized into purchasing American Tire Corporation stock via brokers Haven representing Durell, Gregory and company. Attorney Ben Slade pressed him on mental irresponsibility, while a spectating figure approached the witness in court.

Isage Church East Norwalk Supernor American Tire Corporation Galeaman T Durell, Gregory and Company Haven Ben Slade Slade, Slade and Blane New Haven Chiweh Slade Suleaman Church Funave

Elks Relinquish Lease on Black Rock Yacht Club

Local Elks chapter will not renew its lease on the Black Rock Yacht Club property. The lease, held from Black Box Country Club since November 1 last year, was not renewed. An option on the property exists with Kiny Alexander McNab of Met company, who has not yet decided whether to exercise it.

Elks Black Rock Thay Black Box

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Wilbur Forrest Mich DR. A.C. Fones Contino Tso U. S Germany Bergdoll Executive Committee Geddes Alderman Moore Broad ST Gov. Lake U. 5 Ireland Johnson Burritt McAvoy Shonts Rome Tfarl Josephi Sechuite Cologne de Faulhaber Munich Brindell Building Trades Smuts Hubby Kemal'suness Wrangel Bertelia Misiriemale New World Capt Church of Gregory-Durell Company Black Rock Yacht Club
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