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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1921
Page
11
Amsterdam reports that in the Dutch East Indies women, led by high-born Raden Reng Kurtin, push toward emancipation. Though polygamy lingers under Mohammedan custom, Kartin Schools teach equality, and native women increasingly join public life while progress varies by region.
Captain William D Leahy testified that experiments on the Indiana show a modern battleship would be destroyed or crippled by aerial bombs The remark, made public by Secretary Daniels, follows General William Mitchell’s testimony before the appropriations committee and contrasts with navy officials views.
Colonel Robert A. Maton of North Avaden is the leading candidate for Internal Revenue Collector to succeed James Walsh. Edmund J. Coffey of New Haven is also a contender and may interview for the post.
The article analyzes Hungarian royal restoration hopes centered on Charles and a potential regency. Archduke Joseph and Archduke Albert are discussed as possible figures, with debates over legitimacy, treaties, and foreign influence. Hungarian nobles and opponents weigh options while fear of destabilizing treaties persists.
The steamer City of Taunton is operating freight service between Taunton and New York. It also handles freight to Bridgeport and New Haven, with connections to New York via the Naugatuck system and associated rail lines. PMID
Readable text notes Princeton alumni from across the nation plan their first annual gathering in St Louis from February 15 to 19. Delegates from many states and notable figures in business law and education are expected, with meetings focusing on university issues and graduate council activities.
Reports from Milford indicate local resident Merwin may be named governor as the movement in St. Croix gains traction. Insular Affairs in Washington reportedly favors a change and Merwin’s familiarity with Virgin Islands needs boosts his candidacy.
A distorted report quotes Dean Albert Wosnoth suggesting universities will become overcrowded due to limited positions. The remarks, attributed to Gra Sinibh Ewhee, claim students cannot be accommodated and that more campuses are needed to ease demand.
The electrical department at the Hubbell Manufacturing Company shifts to a three 8 hour day cycle starting today. Workers previously on a split schedule now work 24 hours per week with a new rotation dividing the last half of the week.
Mrai Callie H. Beers of the Iarua hold area and Miss Ruse House of Wood Avenue are named as beneficiaries in the late Al Beer’s estate. The surrogate court at Binghamton approved the division last Friday with Hepra WI receiving 8088 and Hrouer 1. The estate valued at 100,000 dollars was allotted to two residents per the slate of heirs.
A man is held for a New York murder tied to a gang leader Walkes case, but police say no slaying occurred. Witness Mirabeth Dniffes testified to statements by Muntray about the death, while Murray claimed involvement with Walter in New York but denied planning a murder, with authorities noting he was not charged with a specific crime.
The London Observer quotes Winston Churchill criticizing the Anglo-Japanese treaty as a dangerous misunderstanding. The piece argues the pact would compel Britain with the United States against Japan and could threaten imperial interests. It warns that joint action would force alliance with the United States and Canada, endangering British and allied shores.
East Side business men of the area are invited to attend a meeting at the institute on one and Busrugh streets. The gathering will begin at 7 20 p m.
A garbled passage discusses a sugar policy or ban, with skepticism about it ever being enacted. It references sources marked as dubious and hints at ongoing doubt about the measure’s chances.
The passage discusses a prepared fern wood substance related to dextrose or ghaceae and notes similarity to a site Gar obtained by weld treatment or stareh. It mentions sugars being very large and a dering ehare auterlutiv, indicating a complex carbohydrate profile.
Mae Moshe Seber and guests from the Garmin branch station visit Chef Mart theatre as guests of the theatre manager during a spring event. The attendance highlights cross company social engagement and local cultural interest.
Local listing notes a whimsical wheels show featuring Eddie Reilly at a public event. The fragment hints at a fantasy or magician theme in a playful, old time newspaper voice. The readable bits point to entertainment at a notable hall with audience turnout expectations.
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