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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1921

Page

1

Harding selects Hoover for commerce secretary cabinet

President elect Harding appears to have completed his cabinet with Herbert Hoover likely to become commerce secretary and Edwin Denby and James J. Davis expected to hold navy and labor posts. Charles Evans Hughes Harry Daugherty and Henry Wallace are named for state attorney general and agriculture.

Edwin Denby Michigan Navy Hoover Harding Associated Press Eledt Harding Charles Evans Hughes New York Treasury Andrew Mellon Penn John W. Works Massachusetts Harry M. Daugherty Olly Will H. Hays Indiana Eieis Deby A. B. Fall New Mexico Henry Wallace Herbert Hoover California Janes J. Davis Pennsylvania W. B. Macnambe ST. Augustine Siedt Harding Mr. Harding Commerce Michican James J. Davis Labor Hooover Caries H. Hughes Seweral

Antarctic Isles Mystery Stirs Scientists on Carnegie

Royal Company Islands once shown on maps near the Antarctic are unlocatable casting doubt on their existence. Carnegie expedition observers say the area, once called the Antarctic Ocean, lacks land traces as they conclude the islands may never have existed.

Royal Company Islands San Francisco Royal Company Antarctic Ocean Carnegie Pacific Indian Grummmanz Lincoln Neb

Harding Outplays Penrose in Hoover Cabinet Bid

In 1924 editorials, Harding pressures Hoover appointment to Commerce. Harding gains leverage after Senator Knox suggests Marion Melion as Treasury candidate, shifting opposition and boosting Harding's chance to place Hoover. Public reveal of offer and possible decline discussed. fight portrayed as a strategic victory for Harding.

Hoover New York Herber Harding Penrose Mark Someiv ST. Augustine Fila Hardine Herbert Hoover Harding Gaile Mr. Hoover Mr. Hercins Marion Mr. Harding Melion Baéem Treasury Post Melion Pennsylvania

Colby Seeks Equal Rights for Allied Lands Under Mandates

U S State Department dispatch indicates firm insistence that all former enemy territories in Mesopotamia and Palestine be administered under mandates by Allied governments. Secretary Colby notes the United States would participate in rights and benefits secured by treaties, challenging Britain’s position and pressing League Council to allow examination of draft mandates.

Washington Asso League of Nations State Department Council Jeague Paris Wallace Colby Tirm Tanguage Toit Mor Colby Ths League United States Britain

Winslow Bill Clears Senate Amid Rail Pay Confusion

Opposed to the Winslow measure for partial railroad payments from the guaranty fund, the bill faced parliamentary delay warnings. Senator Townsend of Michigan urged keeping the House version intact. the measure advanced to the President after a brisk two hour session. The fund collapse and creditor tensions fueled bankruptcy fears among pitheads and rail creditors.

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Bank Messenger Slayer Convicted Without Clemency

CAMDEN N D Fel 22 Raymond W Schuck found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of bank messenger David Sul in Camden Criminal Court. Jury made no recommendation for clemency, prompting a motion for a new trial. Presiding judge says Schuck will be sentenced to death next Friday. Frank J James convicted of the same offense and sentenced to life.

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Woman Doomed at 30 If She Puts on Fat Says Mary Garden

Mary Garden, Manhattan Opera figure and star, warns in interview that women who gain fat creep toward middle age. Her recipe for a perfect figure includes deep breathing, controlled eating, and regular exercise. She claims fat worsens yearly and is hard to shed after forty without iron will. The piece parallels public obsession with beauty and dieting in the era.

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Japan apologizes in Langdon case in formal note

The Japanese government reiterates apology over the fatal shooting of Lieutenant W. Langdon, an Amidac naval diver, and promises punishment for officers under General Nishihara. The U S State Department released a paraphrase of Tokyo’s reply based on the American embassy at Voloh.

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Tragic trolley explosion kills eight in Shelton crash

Eight dead and more than twenty injured after a head on collision of two trolley cars at High Bridge Shelton. A five gallon gasoline can on the Bridgeport bound car exploded causing fires that burned most victims. Milton Cherritree, the southbound motorman, survived but many others perished or were severely burned. State and county authorities attribute the blast to the collision, with fear many more casualties may follow.

Bridgeport High Bridge South Shelton Milton Cherritree Stephen T. Palmer Shelton Housatonic River George Mills Charles Sherman Derby George Robinson Miller Cherritee George Koch Connecticut Company Edith Wilkinson Division Street William Wilkinson Teller Shelton Trust Company Want Wilkinson Edith Freda Goldberg Minerva Street Harry Goldberg Freda Lewis’ Undertaking Lewis Griffin Hospital Nancy John Simins West Haven Conn Emily Balogh Howe Avenue Mra H- Brown New Street S. F. Sweeney de Martin Jackson Street Ansonia Landino Jefferson Street New Haven Fred Somers Sheltor Amelia Murray Edson Street Waterbury Ralph Lovero Shelton Sanatorium Ralph Bernstein Colburn Street John Lofthaus Derby Avenue Tony DeBina Montrose Street New Haver Lnion George Bantilier George Shermas Samuel Bernstein Arto Griffin Hospital Dennnis Robinson Sears Frank Clayton Shelter Datn Jy Fhelan J. H R. Potter Connection Company

Catastrophe or Fifth Anniversary Wreck at Milford

A fragmented notice recalls a deadly rail wreck, noting eight lives lost and many injured on the Milford disaster anniversary. It mentions Washington's birthday and references related wrecks and memorials with uncertain details.

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