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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1921

Page

7

Military in Ireland to Wipe Out Known Sinn Fenners Homes

Dublin castle announced plans to destroy homes used by Sinn Fein militants in the Dublin area as a deterrent to further outrages. Mail service in Sligo and Donegal will be suspended starting Monday after repeated mail thefts. Outrages rose last week and the castle cites numerous raids and interference with mail cars as justification. The statement notes uncertainty over specific individuals but holds many responsible for failing to aid authorities. The government cautions about possible reprisals and emphasizes ongoing security patrols.

Ireland Sinn Fenners Dublin Associated Press Dublin Castle Cas Ua Trat Perary Sligo Donegal Castle Conte Whrosgrout Dubi Ramonn del Valera Parsons Harm& Lie Snaclinw

Circus Fire Probers Probe Blaze at Ringling Bros Winter HQ

Bridgeport fire officials investigate a blaze at Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey winter headquarters sparked by discharged workers who arrived with the snow. Rumors allege arson by disgruntled staff. the fire destroyed hay and burned a large area yesterday. Injured steersman LaFontaine was treated after a fall and remained in Bridgeport hospital as doctors assess possible leg injuries.

el LaFontaine Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Bridgeport Steater LaFontaine State Street Kornblut Mmerseney Hospital Bridgeport Hospital

Receivers Named for Downey Ship Building Company

Receivers for the Downey Ship Building Corporation of New York were appointed, with the action announced in January. The appointment names detail the corporate restructuring and aims to protect creditors amid ongoing financial concerns.

Ship Building Company New York Jan Downey Ship Building Corporation of

St John s Lodge Holds Election and Banquet

St John s Lodge of the Fellowcraft association held its annual banquet and officers election at the Masonic Temple on Broad Street East Worthy Master Bran toasted the past master Captain Wil Tey Edward Wing Pres Master Ba Sleenders Howard Gorman and Judge aster were speakers. Lodge members from Arvern Lodge 1 IO O I were entertained at the Jodge hill by JP Haines with a Panama Canal War lecture followed by songs and refreshments.

John’s Todge Fellowcraft Association Masonic Temple Broad Street Lagt East Bran Wilm Tey Edward Wing Howard Gorman Aster Arverun Lodge Jodge Hill Jp, Haines Panama Mr. Haines Footure Baily Barna Wardman Harrisonebaker Lhy

Refuglins Say Agents Oppose Government Plan

The report quotes Reflin asserting that trust operatives allied with propagandists are trying to block a government concession to operate the nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals. The remarks, made during Senter Wellin's briefing, accuse fertilizer interests of opposing federal control.

Reflin Washington Tan Alabama

Pershing Aide Leads Big Inaugural Parade March

War Department prepares a large parade with General Pershing invited to lead. General Peyton march to serve as aide, Seventh Division troops within motor distance mobilizing from Camp Meade to participate along with cadets and midshipmen from Annapolis.

Pershing Washington Jan Peyton Army Atener Pershing Peter Arm The War Department Saphol Seventh Division Ump Meade, Md Antapolis

Newspaper man held as man dies of wounds

A Sarasota newspaper man, Tinie Ay Hyn, was held in connection with the death of Mary L. Higel, a local contractor. Higel was found wounded on Siesta Key after an earlier dispute on Alion's property. No formal charges yet. investigation ongoing.

Tinie AY Hyn Imlay Sarasota Marry L. Higel Hisel Dillat Siesta Key Adyn Wilyn Investige Alion Hige

Funeral notices pack tangled names in Brooklyn and Wilmington

Fragmented obituary notices list multiple funerals and burials. Mrs Joh Dworgcki wife of John Dworncki, mourned with services at St Patrick church and burial in Brooklyn. John A Ken, Margaret Haskins and others are noted with hours and locations, plus a Wilmington plant-related item.

Joh Dworgcki Jnhn i John Dworncki S.15 St. Patrick Church Cemetery Brooklyn John Av. Kennedy John A. Ken Bena Bishop Aves Cemeter Margaret Haskins Margaret Grove Haskins Colorado Avenue St. Peers Federal Court Wilmington Del Staten Telanc

Claims Committee Hears Petitioners About Tax Abatements

The claims committee heard about two dozen petitioners arguing for reductions in city taxes assessments and water rates. Most requests sought abatements due to overcharges or inability to pay, with prepared reports to be submitted at the council’s next meeting.

Navy Announces Sale of Surplus Aircraft

New York Dan 7. The Navy announces sale of surplus aircraft and engines. More than 4 million dollars in equipment is involved. Included in the lot are 125 four and eight engine planes repurposed for coast patrol work and reconstructed into passenger cars.

NAVY New York Dan Inent Wis Tod, Mirring Motor Suen

Church Notes From Parsonage Corners Across Town

Church notes summarize a long list of congregations in Bridgeport area listings. Advent Christian, Calvary Episcopal, First Baptist, Second Baptist, Christ Church, Olivet Congregational, and many others detail ministers, service times, sermons, Sunday schools, and midweek meetings. The piece notes Holy Communion, evening lectures, and special guests from Boston University and other cities.

Advent Christian Church Parl Street Putnam Islanchard Mit Meriesn Inedian Midwest Wed- Ieclure iGuingl Gerd Connertions John Kainger Iste Mertin Tro W Sinears Calvary Dapiscopal Clameh Wells Eel Corn Arth J. Sutherland Holy Communion M. Church Christ Church Courtland Street Brawl Street Martin Sermon Agreat Lo Sgheerral Ove Hill First Baptist Church Washingion West Avenues MacQueen Eerman Cup i Bible School Serimon Servic Wirt Claistian Ehird Amplewood Avenues Warold Humbert Boston University Wimoney Che Mace Weland Summerfield M. Jr Barnum Dear Welcom M. O. Gigen Pastos ‘Ermity Methodist Eepsicopar North Ave Remer Street C. W. Simpger Upworth League The Bridgeport Christian Union Tne Mai Thomas WW Simpson Tvery Eniied Akedo Gilbert Ohur Nasi Dr. da Statner Gaul Bridgeport Hospital Wes Fe de Ceo A A. MeTrer

The Soloists Elmer S Joyce and Colleagues

A list of soloists led by organist and director Elmer S Joyce includes Judith Landberg Flather soprano Florence Legere Hayes contralto and Lewis G C Fenton tenor with Austin MacConnell bass in a concert program poster style.

AL Evening Buck Anthea Jesus Whee Husnes Rolo Morrison Minton Oferta Evening Star Tay User Wagner Huerts Florence Legere Hayes Elmer S. Joyce Judith Landberg Flather Lewis GC. Fenton Austin MacConnell

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