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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1921

Page

2

Runaways from New Britain Detained in City

Runaways from New Britain were found detained here after being spotted traveling from city to city. Two youths from good families, missing from home for weeks, were questioned and held at the station awaiting action by their parents. The boys had come from Bridgeport on an auto truck and were reported missing from New Britain.

New York Ively Roses Britain Dan Fitwrey Tre Buren Java Bridgeport New Britain Feneral Alan Yyee

Forger Wanted In Multiple Cities Details of a notable forgery ring.

The item describes a forger using forged credentials tied to the Trenton Trust and Safe Deposit Company. A president named William H. Ridzewa is cited with Albert Anderson involved. The flexed scheme includes a rubber stamp claim of certification by Richard O H Cook and a dark haired, smooth faced suspect wearing an overcoat and soft hat.

God Trenton Trust Sergrtt Shsing Company Trenton William H. Ridzewa Albert Anderso

The Honest Athiest Dr Swain Forum Topic

Dr Swain will speak at the United Church community forum at a county row night. For three years he has led The People’s Institute a six lecture course with questionnaires. He has written two books including Where is God and Wras 23d.

United Church Community Forum Swain People's Institute

Obituary Mrs Gelso A Ryan Mire

Obituary notice for Mrs Gelso A Ryan Mire at 26 Broad Street following illness. Survived by two brothers Drury Crumlan of Dalton Mass and James L Quinlen of this city and a cousin Gloria Quinien of Westport. Funeral from the bereaved home to Heart church in Westport.

Gelso A. Ryan Celso A. Ryan Ner Broad Street al “Ows Ner Wether M Quinian Ryan Ry Crumlan Dalton Mass James L. Quinlen Glarie Quinian Westport Heart Church

Weather Summary for New England and Atlantic States

Weather forecast notes fair conditions in New England on Saturday then snow or rain Saturday night and Sunday with cooler temperatures. East New York sees increasing clouds Saturday with snow along the coast and over the region. temperatures show little change. High pressure builds from Alaska to Canada and over the central states, bringing generally fair but cooler weather east of the Mississippi. A disturbance from south Texas shifts east, bringing snow to parts of New England within 4 to 56 hours, with northeasterly winds over Sandy Hook and along the north Atlantic coast.

New England New York Alaska Canadian Northwest Missippi South Texas Mississippi River North Atlantic Atlantic Sands Hook Sandy Hook Matieras East Ins

Lloyd George Seeks Practical Reparation Terms at Conference

The text reports Prime Minister Lloyd George arguing for a pragmatic approach to postwar reparations. He emphasizes Germany must pay but criticizes unattainable, sweeping demands. He supports balancing German budget, securing raw materials and food, and warns against impracticable proposals that raise false hopes.

Iain Mr. Botdromble Germany Ayeorge Ian Ade Lisgauge France Great Britain George Sai

Singer Foreman Injured by Fall From a Ladder

A plant foreman at Singer AiGeharringe company Culber Groves living on Silllawin street was injured after a fall from a ladder. He was taken to Bridsport hospital after the accident. Other workers, Alfred Dornbill and a man named Petrino, suffered injuries at the site. both treated by medics and released.

Mo Yadder Singer AiGeharringe Company Culber Groves Silllawin Street Bridsport Hospital Bey Petrino Lexington Avenue Alfred Dornbill Taliet North Avenue Orbit Atreet

Married 42 Years Mrs Laubscher Granted Divorce

Atiur and Adolph Laubscher appear before Judge John F. Wheeler in the district court and grant a divorce after 42 years of marriage. The petition lists desertion by Bur an and other allegations. The couple has four children and the petitioner resides in Nave Walk.

Laubscher Atiur Aneet Adolph Laubscher Ohn FE Weeler Perior J. Quinn Tlizzbeth Marvia Ohn Rinke Mary S&s. Rinke Navewalk

Treaty aims and German surrender noted in wartime remarks

Prime Minister Lloyd George addresses obligations under the treaty and enforceable penalties. He emphasizes Germany’s disarmament and surrender of colonies, and calls for continued punishment of war criminals, including discussion of the Kaiser’s trial. France supports strong action but warns against hostile acts.

Germany Lloyd-George Wolland

Women Refuse to Pledge Support in 1920s debate

A fragmented 1920s account shows speakers such as Mrs. John Towers and Crystal Kastan challenging suffrage era feminism. They discuss disarmament, female political power, and the economic status of married women while lamenting national policies and urging coordinated actions by women’s organizations.

Uupsy Anand Det Jowa Jug Ateses Ohn Towers New York Crystal Kastan Wawen Mies Mary Winsor, Mercer Philadelph Ivan Eteran Wormei United States Association of Nations

Builders Vote to Reduce Wages in Continued Debate

The report notes builders vote to cut wages to restore normal building conditions. Contractors hesitate until prices improve, risking delays on home projects. G. Brity and Rose W., along with John & Schwartz of Bridgvenort, were named officials in the discussion.

G. Bmity A. Rose W . John

Receiver Sells Real Estate of Shelton Bank

AON, HY. THnlearnty has the ine remeste Roldhias of the defunct Shelton Bank and Trust camping. William I. Darley, a Sholian businessman, purchased the Vindnet square property for 24,500 dollars. The sale reflects the bank’s liquidation and the receiver notes no new developments in the dunk situation.

Shelton Bank Shelton Bank and Trust Tidine Avenue Willian I. Darley Ahowlat Fegdiser Torney Ivank M

Efforts to Check Entry of Typhus Intensify

Reported renewed measures curb typhus entry as immigrants destined for New York face detentions after crossing at various ports. Officials describe heightened searches aboard trains and vessels from Boston and Nantucket areas, with passengers subjected to health examinations and quarantine procedures following large debarkations.

Whip Port Thor Erpeton New York Ryldix Tion Précathiona Engers Que

Fund Exhausted for Soldiers Aid Delays Checks

Announcement from AAS W. Parker Seeley in charge of state aid fund distribution says funds are exhausted delaying checks for relief. An additional appropriation of 159000 is en route to aid soldiers, now with engrossing clerk awaiting Governor Bale to sign by Wednesday so payments can proceed.

W. Parker Seeley Tne Bale Cuesca

Palmer says Reds still pursue US policy abroad

The testimony alleges the Communist party remains aligned with Moscow and seeks to destabilize the government. Palmer accuses radicals of planning violence while urging the Justice Department to act swiftly to protect the state and public. He cites a pamphlet distributed by the Communist Party of America and warns of coded instructions guiding party workers.

Communist Party Nikon Moscow Palmer Stortabuy Department of Justice Mathers Agenta Anyona Falaehood Afro Falmer Paris Communist Party of America

Question of Indies and British debt sparks Senate debate

A senate speech discusses the British Empire holdings near the Gulf of Mexico and the Panama entrance, the strategic value of Caribbean islands, and whether the United States should intervene in Britain’s war debts. The speaker argues for attention and possible action, urging restraint yet signaling potential support for policy to address the islands and owed loans.

Gulf of Messey Sena United States Ant Great Britain

Bridgeporters Fight Coal Rates Protest Meeting

Community leaders in Bridgeport faced rising coal and fuel costs as they oppose proposed rate increases. The Hartford meeting declared current freight and water routes already costly, arguing further weight rate adjustments would unfairly burden coal users and worsen living costs amid fuel shortages.

Trew Haven Boca Aitlobh

Bridgeport Chamber reps in New Haven meeting press appeal

Millers TJ Heffernan and RL Krenek represented the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at the meeting in New Haven. Committees will appeal to authorities to increase the Washington row.

Washington Row Millers TJ Heffernan Krenek Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce New Haven

Spanish emissaries examine lake boats amid inquiry

Four Amish emissaries conducted a surface survey on the Sound and submerged for an hour during a Lake exploration mission. The delegates report Spain seeks 28 undersea boats and show openness to lake operations. The delegation, led by Captain Barney of New York, reviews eastern coast shipyards.

Lake Marines Spain Canfain Barney New York

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