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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1921

Page

13

New Coal Stocks Eye New York Exchange Debut

Brokers and investors eagerly await the coming of new coal company shares arising from segregation plans. Reading Company stock may move to the New York Stock Exchange once court conditions are verified, with Lehigh Coal and Navigation among likely listings. Copper markets face export shifts and dividend cuts as foreign demand and financing sway prices.

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Automobile Dealers Oppose Higher Truck Taxes In Hartford Hearing

Connecticut automobile dealers including Bridgeport opposition to a bill proposing a 900 dollar yearly license for F-ton trucks and 700 dollars for 5-ton trucks. Bridgeport dealers back a 1 per horsepower fee, oppose a 50 cent base, and seek lower driver charges amid highway damage concerns. A fuel tax proposal also awaits hearing before the roads committee.

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Dollar Princess Skips Greek Royal Wedding Over Family Rift

Rumors of a quarrel between Princess Christopher formerly Mrs William B Leeds and King Constantine of Greece intensify as she refuses to attend Prince George of Greece and Princess Elizabeth of Roumania wedding in Bucharest. Queen Marie pleaded for reconciliation. The bride wore white satin with a Queen Mary tiara. Leeds family plans a U.S. visit as her son William Leeds Jr. heads to America for a surgical operation after an insect bite in Sumatra.

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Bond Thief Denies He Counted on Leniency

William Dalton 16 faced grand jury after stealing 772000 in Liberty bonds from Northern Trust. He claimed the easy theft was not influenced by the Ottawa embezzler Francis Corey case and expressed remorse while in detention. Bonds except for a $500 one were recovered. Dalton awaits speedy punishment from State's Attorney Robert Crowe.

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Wifeless and jobless man dies after noting mother

WLI Feb. 27 Fyver Ett Brown was found dead in his room today with two bullet wounds and a revolver in his hand. A note to his mother stated his intention to end his life. Brown had been separated from his wife for some time and yesterday was discharged as local manager of an old corporation.

WLI Fyverett Brown Brown

Distress Loans Tie Up Less Money Than in November

Bankers say distress loans amount to between 60 and 75 million dollars, far below November levels. Distress loans are those due but unpaid, while frozen credits are loans to strong corporations seeking temporary extensions. Cotton mills in New England are largely out of crisis, with woolen interests in good standing, though a remaining 20 percent face some difficulty. Banks anticipate orderly liquidation and note rising requests from troubled corporations for accommodation are being carefully limited.

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State Chamber of Commerce Meets at Taft Hotel noon

The State Chamber of Commerce will meet at 12 30 this noon in the Taft hotel. The committee on good roads and motor vehicles will render a report on pending legislation at Hartford affecting these issues. The committee on general welfare will revisit daylight saving proposals and a state tax on Ranolice will be discussed with likely representation tomorrow afternoon before the legislature committee on roads rivers and bridges.

General Assembly James HB. MacDonald New Haven Robbins B. Stoeckel State Chamber of Commerce Connectiant Chanber of Commerce Taft Hotel Committee On Good Roads and Mwartford Committee On General Welfare Committee of Roads, Rivers and Bridges Easui

Central American Territorial Debate Over Lauber Award Continues

The piece discusses Costa Rica’s objections to parts of the Lauber award and Panama’s stance. It notes global geographers’ views, legal points about international law, and insists on honoring the full award rather than selective acceptance. It references 1881 frontier definitions and ongoing dispute over Mona Point and Sixabal river area.

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Connecticut Savings Banks Second in Ratio of Mortgage Loans

New York state savings banks lead in mortgage holdings with 41 banks totaling $2.79 billion. Connecticut, with 32 institutions, reports $419.3 million in mortgage loans, about 28 percent of assets, ranking second behind New York.

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Obituary notices from a New York area newspaper

A long obituary page records multiple deaths and funeral plans. Among the deceased are Vanling Hron Pautine, wife of Peter dlron, with survivors including daughters and extended family. Edward Sanford, associated with a New York estate and a former governor appointee. Patrick Philbin of 474 Hurral Avenue. Maurice Pavoon. Joseph Howard Saya. Rudolphus J. Whittlesey. Mary Bouton struck by a truck. Elizabeth Guilbeaud. Thomas W. Burns, Civil War veteran. Jacob Hitchcock. Michael J. Welly. and Mrs. Dermana alr man. Services span from private homes to churches and cemeteries including Sleepy Hollow and Lakeview. numerous family and fraternal organizations sent tributes.

Patrick ‘Philbin Patnicx Philbin Hurral Avenue Zarriage Slacksmith Hal Carriage Company Myles John Richard Thomas Lovely Joseph McGarrigis Ang Charles Campbell ArGit Street Augustine's St. Michael's Cemitery Maurice Pavoon Plauysies Worvox Mes Tleten Rasciv Philomene Te Loyal Order of Iense Pembroke Street St. Mary's Church Dosepit H. Synder Joseph Howard Saya Julia A Ren Siren Rank Margaret Hig Sacred Heart Byl Park Lakeview Cemetery Grace Elizabeth Guilbeaud Eugene Guilbeaud Sterling Widows Rhoma Guilbeaud Prance Thomas VW. Burns Thomas W. Rivns Mary Burns Ast Hartford Wil Dacob Hitchinson Exenb Heichinson Ast Street Tie St. Charles’ Church Busia Busia, Will Be In §& Michael's Armatory, Michael Fy Teelly Michael J. Welly En. Mass

King Grants Mustaches to Guardsmen in Wartime Style

King George orders guardsmen to grow mustaches to restore virile appearance and honor. Despite regulations allowing shaving, the king demands facial hair as part of the pre war scarlet uniform, bolstering military bearing and tradition.

George Ocorne

Elaborate Preparations for Irish Assault Reported

A severely garbled notice describes alleged preparations for an attack on a location in County Cork. Reports mention police, auxiliary forces, a hospital, and a fatal shooting at Ballyneen near Bandon with one man killed and several wounded.

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Night Sessions For Congress Loom Over War Legislation

Congress faces deadlock on an $18.5 million soldier hospital appropriation and a $10 million Musial Shoals amendment, with a $200 million farm aid provision amid broader wartime budget acts. Senate and House prep for quick votes as inauguration, reorganizational steps, and four cornered precedence fights unfold.

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Magnate says demand for diamonds collapses amid world gloom

The magnate asserts little appetite for diamonds as global mood sours. He notes reduced demand and large stockpiles, with European purchasing power still eroded. He observes weak British industry, a high bank rate, and debenture sales by Levers and Dunlop, while Britain faces a trade crisis and expects a recovery only if conditions improve.

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Betts Sawmill Norwalk Destroyed by Flames

Fire destroyed Betts Sawmill in Norwalk causing about 5 000 dollars in losses. Officials suspect incendiary origin and a false alarm warned nearby residents. The blaze also damaged the home of Chala A. Quintard with an estimated loss of 4 000 dollars.

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Obituaries and Funeral Notices from a 1920s Issue

Multiple obituary notices appear for May H Bouton and Pauline, plus several lines for others with funeral details. Items list addresses, dates, and times for services at local churches and cemeteries, inviting relatives to attend and noting interment locations.

Personal Tax Notice For Bridgeport City Tax Due

XMotive hereby states a personal tax of 22.00 dollars for town and state taxes on males aged 21 to 60 unless exempt. Tax payable at the Tax Collector office Rooms 4 and 5 City Hall Bridgeport on and after January 1st 2021. Office hours 9 AM to 3 PM. Howard F. Smith Tax Collector.

Bridgeport Cann Ionary Howard Fr. Smith

Windsor seeks bids for Windsor High School project

Notice to Contracts inviting separate bids for general contracting, plumbing, and electrical work on the Windsor High School brick building in Windsor Connecticut bids due by three o clock Saturday March Ath and opened publicly at the Town Hall. Plans and specifications available February 28 from J Me Bunsora Chair Building Committee. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. Also includes a bank report and sworn financial statement from The Commercial Bank and Trust Company Bridgeport Conn signed by Albert J Endersn Treasurer.

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Personal Tax Notice In Bridgeport Connecticut 1821

Notice states Fryers male between ages three and eight must pay two dollars for town and state tax. Tax due at the personal tax collector offices in Bridgeport Connecticut on and after February 1 1821. Signed Howard S N. Ferruacy.

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