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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
6
A historical trade balance report notes that in 1929 the United States ran a substantial surplus, with estimates approaching three billion dollars. The balance reflects goods exports outpacing imports, underpinning economic activity and policy debates of the era.
A garbled note indicates a clerk named Cadan pleaded guilty to a murder. related names Nostell and We appear, with references to prison time and a Wheymineest designation unclear.
Funeral services for C Armstrong longtime secrecy aid treasurer at Mimstrong Manufacturing will be held this afternoon at 20 Brooklawn Avenue. Burial at nearby grave will follow with many local factory officials and delegations from Manila Seaside Club and St George's church attending. Honorary bearers named Dr Wright, Willeant Nichol Staples, Elmer Havens, Frederick Strong and Charles Clarke.
In New York a dispute erupts between Oscar Hammerstein and Manhattan Opera House stage hands over a 20 percent wage increase contracted for stage operas and operettas. Mrs Hammerstein claims productions this season are limited to comic operas and operettas stirring a welfare-advocacy clash. The United Managers Protective Association is asked to classify Manhattan productions in the people’s category.
Japanese envoy Baron Hayashi in London says the Anglo-Japanese alliance carries no obligation for Britain to join with Japan in any war with the United States. He denies any social agreement and warns that the alliance would not stand if Britain and the United States fell into a poor understanding.
Congressman Mann charges extravagance and waste in the Wilson administration. He claims anger and division grew from excess spending. He warns that if the current GOP does not curb costs, the President could lose support and not return to the White House.
Bridgeport banks will issue annual financial statements next Tuesday as a federal bank examiner from the Comptroller of the Treasury arrives to conduct formal review. The examiner is expected to reach Bridgeport late this week to oversee the proceedings and accompany the bank officials in the annual assessment. An annual election for a clerk position at Bridgeport banks will also be held on Tuesday alongside the statements issuance.
GE announces continuation of its group life and supplementary compensation plan for employees for another year. The Schenectady plant saw 7,500 paid in death benefits last year and eligible retirees will join the plan. Funeral expense coverage and beneficiary provisions are included, with insurance continuing only if employment ends and standard policy options remain available for former staff.
Notice from Lake Torpedo Goat Co. states a stockholders meeting will be held in August at the offices of Andres & Negon in Augusta Maine on the third day of Wehing UWer to elect a Board of Directors, receive reports, and conduct routine business per by laws, with records dated January 2, 1927.
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