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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1921
Page
13
Williamson news briefs detail that prosecutors plan to press the Hatfield conspiracy case in the coming week. Indictments are anticipated for more suspects tied to the Albert Felts murder, with witnesses to testify about alleged conspiratorial links and actions around Matewan.
WASBRINGTON Feb 24 Confidence that business activity will improve was expressed by the United States Chamber of Commerce in a review prepared by Archer Douglas chairman of the chambers committee of Statistics and Standards. It says the most convincing evidence of recovery is growing sentiment for the spring. The report predicts no sudden return to prosperity but a slow natural working out of liquidation. Joseph H DeereS urged passage of the budget bill to fix the wasteful appropriation system and economy in public business.
New York on February 20 Jarico Caruso watched snow fall from a window near his sick bed and said it looks fine while physicians announced continued improvement. Family and fellow opera singers gathered outside his hotel room as no one was admitted to the sick chamber.
Four Irving area shops were broken into Saturday night with valuables stolen. Burglars damaged a John Street harness shop, took car tires valued at 132 dollars, and rifled a cash register at Stephen Poor’s on Orland Street for 106 dollars. Chocolate shop on Thompson Street lost 35 to 40 boxes of chocolates. Additional thefts included groceries, meats, cigars, and a long overcoat reported stolen from a Bank Street market.
Chicago report details Logan R Field of Caldwell Idaho and Mountain States Honey Producers association exposing profiteering in honey sales. Thirty carloads sent to Chicago to sell at 30 cents a pound while others charge 30 to 60 cents. Field says producers lose 5 percent under old marketing, consumers pay excess.
The French cabinet resists further Turkish losses and seeks full payment, proposing in Paris a revision or adjustment to postwar treaties. Venizelos claims Greece can win with existing Allies funds, while New Greek understandings with DioGeorge and Sforza influence the settlement of the Turkish empire.
A February 13 dispatch reports Baron Nakemura resigns as minister of the imperial household amid intrigue over Crown Prince Hirohito’s betrothal to Princess Nagako. Nobuaki is appointed minister in his place. The note cites the political maneuvering surrounding the royal engagement.
The Bulgarian town of Kasanlik on the Thracian plain produced at least 147 pounds of attar in 19d4 from over 12 billion roses grown locally. The vast fields stretch along the plain with damask blooms perfuming the air, as peasants cultivate about 6.25 million acres. Rose harvest starts mid May.
A historical note explains wild and cultivated cocoa trees in the Americas and Mexico Peru. It describes the small evergreen tree with clusters of waxy fingers bearing fruits attached to older branches. Ripening in one to four months, the large melon-shaped pods are yellowish brown with purple tones and about ten ribs. Commercial sections come from different sources and varieties, with brands blended similarly to coffee.
Article describes a canary training technique by M. Henri Gall. It details a two week isolation period in a solitary cage with water, no external bird songs, and gradual exposure to light and bird sounds. Training progresses with controlled listening and a final phase of darkness after learning short tunes.
Wall Street weighs a week focused on steel and coal property segregation. Courts order changes and railroads push for large orders while officials fault Gary. If steel prices stay high, railroads delay purchases. government finance faces tighter conditions amid lower profits taxes and ongoing capital worries.
In Washington the late Clara Ballin, longtime confidante to Hubbell, allegedly coaxed him to transfer her homestead to Mrs. Mabel Hirons after appearing as Miss Barton’s spirit through a Washington medium. Hubbell signed a $10,000 receipt but swears no money changed hands as he faces cross-examination over the estate transfer and alleged spirit-directed actions. The case, tied to Miss Ballin and Miss Barton, proceeds as witnesses and depositions move forward in Montgomery County court.
The body of Mrs. Nancy Chamberlin, buried last June by her daughter Ruth Townsend and granddaughter Marian Town, was found near the Greenwich Village of Chicago’s Middle West. Crowds visit the artist colony as Townsends live there, drawn by the tale of the late grave. Musicians, painters, and poets inhabit the weathered studios along rambling streets, with candlelit rooms and open fireplaces creating a stark, bohemian atmosphere. The influx of visitors reflects a growing interest in this unconventional district and its residents.
A fragment discusses historic beliefs around sneezing and superstitions. It notes a ritual response of saying God bless you or bless you after a sneeze, with references to ancient and global customs and the idea that sneezing signified illness or fate, linked to kings and signs.
A fragment discusses how a wing left in a photographic plate room for long can imprint on the plate as a positive image. Dark areas of the wing print strongly, while white parts do not. The wing’s act influences the plate through the photochemical process, with removal of the settee affecting registration and image formation.
A statement from Gann Cos president in New York warned that the American British Company faces a planned reorganization to protect assets and prevent any single creditor from gaining undue advantage. The firm aims to conserve assets with potential divisions among creditors and mentions recent moves involving related executives and cross state considerations.
Smith Towner bill supporters outline a campaign led by Ay ncoth Filee of Buston and Redfield as treasurer to push passage. The group says the measure safeguards state control while limiting federal interference and does not force parochial schools to change operations.
A Dublin report cites 13 civilians killed by soldiers during a night incident in Cavan. Explosions and gunfire scattered documents, with authorities noting no arrests. Reports mention a parliamentary inquiry and investigations into the violence amid a tense city scene.
A local program offers unemployed workers a chance to shovel snow for pay. About two hundred shovelers are needed to clear streets in Haven Derby Norwalk and nearby areas. The company plans to deploy as many workers as possible to cover snow removal needs.
The Appraisal Board will hold two hearings Thursday night at a public hall where residents may speak on the Lot holmis and damages related to changes. The schedule covers numerous streets and building lines including Prince street, Camield avenue, Quipscy street, Currier street, Clarkson street, Arlington street, Alfred street, Andover street, Astor street, Bishop avenue, Canfield avenue, Harborview arena area, Seaside avenue, Seaview terrace, and Harborview plage.
Funeral notices for Belinski and Golden invite attendance at residences and from St Michael's and St Joseph's churches. Interments at St Michael's, prayers, and masses planned. Card of thanks and monthly memorial announcements express sympathy and gratitude to friends and relatives.
The market remains buoyant with money still at high levels amid stubborn inflation and demand. Analysts note cautious optimism as industry activity edges up, with exports improving and manufacturing showing healthier prospects for employment and investment across sectors.
An OCR fragment presents a chaotic dish description claiming a high flame and boiling oil. It mentions vermicelli and chopsticks, implying a culinary scene where texture and temperature influence the bite, but the text is corrupted and difficult to interpret.
The Thomas lecture by Norman Tho Ich, editor of the Work Tomorrow, scheduled at the Park theatre under the auspices of the American for count of the Irish Republic, has been postponed to Sunday at null o'clock in March.
The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport grants creditors months from the date to prove their claims against the estate of Jennie 6th, late of Bridgeport. Those who neglect to present charges within time will be barred. All indebted parties must file immediately with attorney Moses.
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