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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
13
Naval authorities conduct a lengthy inquiry into the murder of Anna Lis, a government nurse in a college town. Detectives guard a body site near a large oak as the hunt widens for the killer amid a broader round-up of suspects in the town and vicinity.
Pansies bloom as heavy rains lessen, signaling spring in Stepney. Lilacs and elder branches show fresh growth in the thaw. Edwin F. Drinkler reports telegram activity last night noting January 16 events, marked as unusually significant for a New England climate near Stepney.
Notices announce funeral and memorial details for Frederick J. Fitzpatrick of New York City with services at Bernard's church and burial at St. Michael's cemetery, for Charles H. Finch of Bridgeport Connecticut, and a memorial notice for a Milford Connecticut resident Emme Peck Smith. Additional entries reference services in Miami Florida and Mountain Grove Missouri for Samuel T. Scott and a local family remembrance for a husband and father, signed by Nellie and Thomas Malloy.
Berlin police report an American woman and accomplices ran a food relief fraud scheme. They allegedly obtained import licenses and moved thirty carloads of foodstuffs into Germany under the pretext of relief work, influencing customs officials with supposed funds from the United States.
Vermont and New England railroad labor leaders endorsed Harry J. Fidler of Indiana for secretary of labor in President Harding's cabinet. The endorsement was made at a meeting including National President B. H. L. Mortos and others after a request from Harding for recommendations. A copy was sent to the President-elect.
Board of Health ordinance prohibits employing anyone with infectious or venereal disease in food related workplaces. Exams by approved physicians required, with certificates filed to the Health Department. Violators face fines from ten to one hundred dollars per offense.
Newly elected officers of Abraham Lodge No 1 and other lodges were installed in Denver with district officers and families present. Judge Moses Feld and Samuel Rosny spoke on Americanization and growth, noting hospital and home efforts under the order and the rise of women lodges in cities. The program included violin solos by David Greenspun and a display of the order’s activities with dancing.
Textile workers in Philadelphia unite fourteen unions representing about 20 000 members to reject wage cuts. They call on the public to back a fight for fair pay, citing factory profits and urging solidarity as reductions threaten jobs. International groups at Milan press for pacification and cooperation among nations.
Martial law ends in Mingo County as troops withdraw after a limited operation tied to miners protests. Officials from Castenor Cornwell’s camp and local workers describe the move as maintaining safety while avoiding further clashes during negotiations.
Broadan Wal reports rail shares are poised for strength as bond and stock markets firm, with faster money flow and higher prices. Analysts note rate increases by the Interstate Commerce Commission leave rail earnings near four percent on physical value, while Treasury support could lift dividends and financing for equipment trusts amid broader industrial adjustments.
Bank Commissioner cited gross mismanagement and internal affairs as cause of the Tacoma bank failure. The institution reported debts around 4 million dollars with about 32,080 stockholders affected. Officials emphasized issues stemmed from internal operations rather than broader financial conditions in Tacoma.
Mexico City reports cabinet and President Obregon approve forming a commission to study the railroad return to private ownership. The move aims to reassess the national rail system and outline steps for returning control.
Attorney Vincent Keating will be elected post commander of Harry Wr. Congdon Post at 8 o clock tonight in headquarters on Golden Street. State aid for various Connecticut posts will also be discussed at the meeting.
Newsman Willian Son announces filing a protest against Judge Landis drawing a government salary of 7500 and a baseball director salary of 42700. The petition questions constitutional rights to petition Congress and argues Landis should resign from both posts. Sherman of Minnesota receives a copy.
Submarine S-15 leaves for U S Navy yards as S-17 built by Lake Torpedo Boat travels from Bridgeport to New London for overhaul. The ship will be commissioned within the next two weeks after tests and training in New York Portsmouth and Pe nsylvania.
A Brighton Mass church at Washington and Dighton streets suffered a furnace room fire after an evening service. Flames poured through the chapel floor. the interior burned rapidly before firemen arrived. The wooden structure, insured for 493000, was described as a sad reflection on the community.
Prominent state engineer Wardwell died today in a hospital after a short illness. Born in Rockport, he was 61 and supervised projects including street railway systems in Duluth and docks at Coney Island. He served on Slumsford common council and belonged to several engineering societies. survived by his wife and son Virgil.
President elect Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge plan a short Southern vacation after attending the tariff congress in Atlanta. They have not decided where they will spend the rest of the time, with dates scattered across January.
Aged man ends his life by hanging from a tree. Reported on page of last night with no sign of foul play or external violence. Relatives are shocked, with speculation about his motivations and medical history noted as context.
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