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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1921

Page

3

Fire Law Debate Halts Sunday Sports Aired

Egan notes broad opposition to a wide Sunday law as it would legalize professional baseball and other sports. Lawmakers heard that the effort aimed to commercialize Sunday observance, risking nationwide promotion of profit driven games. The discussion highlighted concerns from clergy and citizens about local option effects on neighboring communities.

Sip Wmartford Oplinn Seugior Bowers Clersywen Citize George L. Pax New Haven

Power to Probe Bergdoll Escape

A continued House inquiry into the Bergdoll escape seeks privileged status for a resolution. The surface discussion hints at deeper disclosures about a millionaire’s actions under the American flag and ties to New York, with a focus on motives and possible revelations.

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Weather Outlook for Southern New England and New York

The forecast calls for rain or snow Friday with Saturday fair and little temperature change. A disturbance moving from Louisiana toward the East Coast strengthens, with its center near West Virginia Thursday night, bringing generally fair conditions east of the Mississippi by Saturday. Temperatures remain above normal across most sections. Observations at 3 p.m. From New Haven and other stations show mostly cloudy skies in Boston Hartford Nantucket and New Orleans with varying conditions and a blend of rain sleet and clear periods.

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Pepto-Mangan Promises New Vitality and Energy

An ad extols Pepto Mangan as the red blood builder and energizer. It claims the product lifts languor, boosts vigor, and supports a healthy blood supply. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for Nuude’s Pepto Mangan and notes convenient packaging and brand recognition.

Pepto-Mangan

Governor Lake Attends Fish and Game Dinner in Seaside

A Seaside banquet hosted by the Fish and Game Association drew Governor Lake and other officials. Senator Alexander DeLang urged support for related legislation while Wilbur Smith reported on local portage figures. Moving pictures from Field & Stream entertained guests as plans emerged to form a new state association linking civic groups for wildlife and water protection.

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Unclear OCR Narrative of Family Ties and Uncles Involving Divorced Wife

Fragmented text outlines a complex family arrangement where a man marries his former sister in law and becomes uncle to his own children. It references a divorce, new marriages, and various in laws affecting custody and support, with garbled names and places.

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Two Storekeepers Identify Defio in Robberies

Two storekeepers name Defio as the man who robbed them. Police hold 12 year old Thomas Delio at 242 Whiteh street as the suspect after a revolver threat. Delio, released from Cheshire reformatory last year, denies the accusations and claims ignorance of the holdups. George Touchy identified Delio as the youth who entered stores, threatened clerks, and stole about $40 to $44.

Thomas Delio Whiteh Street Hie Liga Saide Frr DeBla Cheshire Central Avenue DelMio Wan

Railroad Employes Hail Labor Board Ruling as Victory

Railroad workers celebrate a Labor Board ruling as a victory amid long debates. A committee of 18 has labored on a reply to Mr. Atterbury while both sides express relief that the hearing may proceed in regular fashion. December Interstate Commerce Commission reports show 5,000 miles of railroads failed to earn operating expenses, reinforcing calls to preserve national agreements against cost cuts.

Imation Heald Atterbury Fewell Railroads

Ban Urged on Gas Service Charge

Attorney Hugh J Lavery of the Consumers league of Bridgeport asserts no date has been set by the Public Utilities Commission for hearing protest against the gas meter rental charge imposed by Bridgeport Gas company. Company officials prepare a statement of their costs and expenditures per year to be submitted at the Hartford hearing.

Hugh J_. Lavery Consumers’ League of Bridgeport Faust Publc Utilities Commission Consumers League Bridgeport.Gas Company Om- Viale Hartford

Harding Inaugural Tone Promises Simple White House Event

The article notes Harding plans a minimal White House function after his oath on March 4, with no formal galas. Only a family gathering with his father and Mrs Hardives is mentioned, contrasting with customary large receptions at the Executive Mansion.

White House Mrs. Hardives Pers

Supreme Auditor of Moose Visits City

Idarvy niteca of Tarzes Cl supreme auditor of the Tay of Moose arrived in this city this afternoon. He was hosted at the Stratfurtl lodge and began official duties during the visit.

Supreme Auditor OF Moose Idarvy Niteca Tarzes The Tay of Moose Stratfurtl Lodge

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