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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1921

Page

2

J M Donnelly Claimed by Death in Fairfield County

J M Donnelly dies leaving widow and children John Charles Joseph Margaret Rose Het James Thomas. former deputy registrar. active at St Patrick's. funeral mass to be held at 9:38 with delegation from local church groups and government representatives attending.

B Wilson Willian Vollmer Fairfiel Valirie Donnelly Brcams Ren John Charles Joseph Margaret Rose James Flomas Ohn Collins M. J. Murphy Mareuret Donnill St. Patrick's Patridas Hot Name Society of Ant Ehureh

Fordney Tariff Measure Passed

A news brief on the Fordney tariff passage outlines conference committee appointments: Perros McCumber and Smoot Republicans and Simmons and Williams Democrats named to harmonize House and Senate versions. The report notes possible early cross chamber talks and potential executive action.

House Perros McCumber Smoot Simmons Williams Senate Lardner Syeot Hardins St. Augustin DHE Impo Omer -Hushel Oder Hee Seiger

Automobile Headlight Theft Reported In Local Car

Police responded after a headlight was stolen from a car in an unspecified local area. No suspects or motives are identified, and no injuries were reported. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about vehicle security in the neighborhood.

Cathartic Yablers Featured in Wholesome Ad

A fragmented advertisement extols cathartic Yablers for health, claiming they keep the system fit and ward off disease. The brief copy lists brief supportive phrases and promotional language typical of early 20th century medical ads.

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Houston Promises To Stop All Loans

A congressional hearing on foreign loans shows debate over the legality and terms of post armistice credits. Senators Reed and Brandeis press for full disclosure of cash payments and guarantees to European governments, while Secretary Houston seeks time to review documents before proceeding.

Nilemee Houston Rapleg Enator Reed Bronston Unasistan Prousht District Supreme Court William Tandolph Riley Kinyston Reed Houston William G. McAdoo Carter ‘Glass Secr Wil Agsin Pusiou Balancas Unese Cresli Eto Branzeed Coretary Treasury Ftes White Szechoslovakia Cxovhusslatat Agkis Fis Cxecho Slovakia Thomas Masayrk Caechao- Slovak No Central Trust Co Lew Fort

Fire in Waste Paper Basket Stirs City Hall Chaos

A small blaze in a waste paper basket in a washroom on the second floor of City Hall caused a flurry of activity. Officials and staff were startled but no major damage occurred beyond a cracked window and light heat effects. Fire brigade squads attended, with Engineer Daniel El Thosen leading a quick response.

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Jitney Crossing Accidents Cause Injuries and Meetings

A j itney crossing on Hallett Street injures several pedestrians including Napolland aged 20 with skull fracture and hospital observation, Vincent aged, and Mildred Bleed age 5 with contusions. At Spruve Street a collision injures a 17 year old, others treated at emergency hospital. local meeting notes follow with civic organization details and postwar aid discussion.

Napolland Ple Lend Churen Dr. Coyle Pati Wim W. Borns Ranorgeney Hospital Vincent Herry Lixen Street Hanes Gayle Wahi Umd Etercency Hospital Hamea

Caruso Remains Critically Ill In Fragmented Report

An aging Caruso remains in critical condition with muffled speech as doctors struggle to stabilize him. Family members including Miss Caruso and friends from the Metropolitan Opera reportedly visited or attempted to visit his bedside while medical staff monitored his fragile state and awaited further updates.

Caraso Hicaza Opera Antonia Scotti Erica Scastamillo Luis Rule Park Brajamin, Jr Merv Persis Vendera Iealout Iraliin Ito Adant Hirato Brvale Srecretary Patel Paveleian Mo. Caruso Father Marinelli Kingsnell Pachr Melt Paterson Carusec

Yale secretary Stokes resigns amid succession talks

Reports indicate Stokes steps down as Yale University secretary and chairman Archdu Wadler announces plans for a formal search. The board, rumored to include Professor Dowland Agen from the Carnegie Foundation, weighs candidate options with a formal announcement expected soon.

Stokes Yale University Anson Sheins Stokes Archur T. Wadler Arthur ‘T. Mudles Haven Journal Couriey Dames Dowland

Depositors Oppose Directors Claim On Bank Crisis

Depositors challenge the directors' assertion amid fear over the bank's solvency. The article notes a loan favoring depositors and a $2000 purchase tied to security holdings, with references to the Valley Craritie Company and Moyes filers. Strong entities include J Hulkett as chair and a looming audit by authorities.

J. Hulkett Iho Securities Civjchase Che Cookek Vallay Craritie Company Tie Moyes Orhey

Obituary of Mildred Tones Web ate mei tie svanul inn honte

Ebbetts-style obituary for Mildred Tones Web ate mei tie svanul inn honte detailing family ties and death at noon, with fragmented memories and misread lines. The piece mentions Beth rerio Redmond and others in a somber register, noting peace and morale remarks.

Beth Rerio Redmond Telewead Vhiliren Fighard Calrte Migiach i Ean Mildred Har AY Vii Oh Gros

Seven Cabinet Posts Reported Filled as Talks Pivot

The piece notes seven of ten cabinet positions reportedly filled with Southern figures prominent for potential roles. It mentions Bascom Allen of Virginia and TH Huston of Tennessee, plus talks of John W Hammond or Herbert Hoover for commerce. Labor secretary speculation centers on O Conner and unions, with White House intent unclear.

Saul Mason Itl Dixon Bascom Alene Virginia TH. Huston Newellanders Tennessce Clrgt Ome Merce South Tha Fresant Soare John Wars Hammond New York Herbert Hoover Vforhia Commerce Post Charles; D Pra Thin Abigtmen Davis Danton American Federation of Taba O'Conn Nolen O'Conner Harding O Copher Oan Inter White House Elec

Mitchell Dairy Co Building Damaged By Attic Blaze

Fire damaged the attic of the Mitchell Dairy Co building at 310 Grove Street, destroying a roof and a year’s worth of records. A nearby Beers building basement box on Broad Street also caught fire from a stray paper. firemen arrived after an alarm and contained the blaze with little further damage.

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Weather report hints at colder days with mixed outlook

The fragments describe much colder conditions with perday fair areas in East New York, cloudy spells and possible snow in the north, and winds from the north. Observations mention temperatures across several cities including Boston Chicago Hartford and New Haven with a general pattern of cooler weather and overcast skies upcoming.

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Personal Tax Notice From Local Tax Collector

A fragmented public tax notice lists individuals aged between 21 and 80 required to pay a two dollar personal tax. It mentions payment due at the personal tax office, with references to multiple locations and names, including Liberty Drive, Southport, Kath, and Farfield, Connecticut, and a date around February. The document includes names such as Howard S.N. and others in a list.

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