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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1921

Page

2

Test Signals In Shelton Wreck Continues At Inquest

Tribune details an ongoing coroner inquiry into the Shelton wreck. Test signals at the yards are planned at 9 30 with Coroner Phelan and Connecticut Public Utilities engineers present. Witnesses describe signal timing, light outages, and times from Cook's to South Shelton as investigators seek causes.

South Shelton Milton Gherritree Dieterman O'Rourke Snown Risy Connecticut Company J. J. Phelan Charles C. Elwell Public Utilities Commission E. S. Rudd J. P. Wadhams Commission Potter Ward Johnsons Coronet Pireland Elwell Shelton Robinson James O'Rourke Phelan Nolan Derby Bridgeport Milton Cherritree O'Rourke Kibline Torman Sherman Cook's Cook’s Derby One Dertr Kidling Edward Nolan Cherritree J. B. Potter Ward Johnson Lause McEnerowa Bidgenort Derby Ciew Wibling Soul Shelton South Sielton Ile Ot Robinson Agms Gallston Ale Enerawe Western Union Flovlock Winevane Joseph Brown Derby Spatcher Brown Oy McEncrowe Phaian Connecticut Burton Canfield Edna Avenue Coles Electric Express Andamiliar Wil Canfield Stretford Apeon Albert Donnelly New Haven Leon Boutelier Boutelier

Soviet Effort to Sovietize French Plant Fails at Gennevilliers

Report from Paris notes that a large electrical works under construction near Paris at Gennevilliers was not occupied by workers as police and military authorities conclude the Soviet move failed. Communist leaders, however, claim the Red flag over the site signifies victory.

Paris

Hartford Bank Official's Funeral Today

Funeral arrangements are set for Saturday afternoon for William R. Bassett vice president of the Phoenix National Bank. He shot himself after warnings about conduct unbecoming a bank officer and impending dismissal. President Leon P. Broadhurst will not attend as pallbearer. the service will be private.

Swartford Pseb Wiliam R. Bassett Phoenix National Bank Lis Leon P. Broadhurst

Police foil alleged plot against Hungarian meetings

Police say they faced warnings to cover a planned Hungarian workers federation gathering in Bridgeport. Dr John Torok of New York was billed to speak on Atrocities in Hungary but an official permit was denied after talks with authorities, and organizers pressed for a meeting in west end clubs despite objections from officials.

John Torok New York Torok Hungary Wordin Avenue Bridgeport Workers’ Federation John Gombos Veseration Flanagan

White Labor peril warned by Inge in editorial

Inge argues white labor faces danger from cheaper Asiatic and European production. He warns wages and output gap favors native manufacturers, predicting Asia’s rise will push wealth and factories eastward. He opposes war and a League of Nations, claiming protection lies in conflict.

Wuely England America League of Nations India China Tapan Asia

Weather roundup for New England and Atlantic coast

Weather brief notes snow or rain possible in South New England Saturday and Sunday with some warmth. East New York expected mainly fair Saturday then snow or rain in interior Saturday night and Sunday with warmer southern areas. Frigid West of Mississippi and Minnesota center storm moving east, bringing snow to North New England and nearby states within 24 hours. temperatures generally below normal in Mississippi Valley region. Winds off Atlantic coast, colder north of Sandy Hook. fair conditions favored in the western states.

South New England East New York Mississippi Minnesota New England Atlantic

Bonus Bill Stalls in Senate Amid Tax Debate

A Senate committee failed to reach a tax provision agreement on the Soldiers' Bonus bill today. Republican leaders predicted a report to the Senate tomorrow, but passage before adjournment remained in doubt. The Waser bill advanced, and a war risk insurance and pay plan faced Treasury concerns and opposition from Senators Snivoel and Thoreas over costs and timing.

Senate Congress Housa Lee Snivoel Thoreas Colorado Treasury McCumber North Sgures Ie Vonuntty Senat

Johnny Dundee Beaten by Jackson at Madison Square Garden

New York reports Jackson defeated Johnny Dundee at Madison Square Garden after fifteen rounds in their tenth meeting. Jackson delivered a severe beating as Dundee weighed about three pounds lighter, drawing an uproar from the crowd.

New York Will Jackson

Relief committee sends $65,000 to Ireland

The American committee for relief in Ireland cabled $65,000 to Ireland today, bringing the total raised to $185,000. The announcement came from the committee, noting continued efforts to support Irish relief.

Relief Committee York Fei Ireland American Committee For Relief In

Meriden Polo Team Defects Bridgeport Five at Armory

The Meriden polo team of the state league defected from Bridgeport five during an Armory event, creating a notable shift in local competition.

Meriden Bridgeport Armory AOA

Attorney Brennan Will Be Buried Monday Morning

Burial services for Mredeitch Brennan, a 20 year practicing attorney in Washington and the last five years a non resident of the city, will be held at 9 o clock Monday morning from his Harlem avenue home. He died Thursday night of heart disease. Brennan served in government work during the war, stationed at the E. W. Bliss plant in Brook and managed War Department interests. He had two sisters, Miss Mary Brennan of Buffalo and Mrs McMahon of Harchar.

Feneral Mredeitch Brennan Washington Harlem Avenue Ptcock St. Patrick Brook War Department Hie Forgetown Baive Pica Pertiter Aoa Mary Brennan Buffalo McMahon Harcher

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