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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
24
The New York Assembly, by a 79 to 60 vote, moved to repeal daylight saving provisions. The measure aims to allow cities and incorporated villages to adopt saving ordinances. Opposition and debate occurred as committees opened hearings in Albany.
Senator Good assailed Congress for not supplying adequate hospital facilities for wounded veterans. He cited Johnson City Tennessee and Marion Indiana as underused, with only a fraction of the 1000 beds filled and World War II veterans receiving care at Soldiers Home. He accused officials of mismanaging funds and questioned official assurances about hospital capacity.
President Wilson invites Tumulty to join the International Joint Commission and serve for ten years. Tumulty says he is honored, but has not yet decided, noting extreme busyness and the need to wrap up current office duties before committing.
Judge Keeler will hear today at 10 on the alternative writ of mandamus brought by fireman Fitzgerald against the fire commissioners and Mayor Wilson to reinstate him as a department lieutenant or show why not. Attorney Cullinan and City Attorney Comley will represent the parties as the case tests demotions of six firemen and the board’s rules on promotions.
Fred Hollis of Norwalk pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure after a quarrel with Pappas. Hollis was fined £100 without costs. Pappas sought leniency. Judge Kelloxg commented on the offense despite an appeal. No further cases were ready. court adjourned with jurors released until next Tuesday.
New York February action seeks $100000 from one third share of Alfred P. Hanan estate husband of Ethel Taylor now tied to Cannes France. Widow remarried, claims urgent need funds having borrowed from friends and owes about 34000 with annual estate income around 160000. Executor Herbert H. Hanan, nephew, is named defendant.
The Third Rifle company in Connecticut National Guard is formed with details placing platoons in Hartford Torrington and Bartford Headquarters. Medical inspection by Major Mahan and officers May and Murray arranged, with leadership assigned and the unit to operate from Torrington and Hartford areas.
Elizabeth Olaf, a singer widely known in Norwich, was elected president of the newly formed Deeise club, an association aiming to build one of the largest musical organizations in the state. The club plans statewide concerts beginning in Norwich in April at the Community house.
The Germanic Museum at Harvard University resumes operations after a wartime shutdown. The collection includes medieval and Renaissance German art, with pieces once owned by prominent patrons, and reflects the institution's historical breadth and cultural ties.
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