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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1921

Page

2

Wheeler Heads Dante Committee Plans Public Meeting

A Dante tablet dedication ceremony is planned in Bridgeport to honor Dante Alighieri. Chief Justice George W. Wheeler chairs the committee with local officials and many citizens invited to support the memorial project at Bridgeport High School.

Dante Alignieri Bringesert High School George W. Wheeler Frank Frankce Rhairyan Major Wilson Chaser Sherman, Jr. Seward de Formichets H.W. Fleck W. A. Stoleh P. Romeow P. Vioni Ip. Alster M. Altieri I. Philip Slavatski E. Fideli A. Laparia J. Siawsen John S. Pull- T William & & Ter William Horace Stephen Fish Sherman Jonathan James G.snalum James B.S Kirk Sumner Simpson Lucien T. Warner Michael J. Flanagan Jacob B. Klein George L. Warren Norman Leeds William T. Sincks Mrs. Sow Geetze Waldo Lynn Wilson A. E. MacDonald William F. Severn James Monee Archer C. Wheeler E. W. Harral Sanfort Stoddarti Wilhem Hobbs George M. Eames Richart Neithercut Bradford D. Pieres. Jr Danio Cerreta D. T ‘Can Banks Louis E. Rie Vasanella Paolo Detis Conterno James V. Massey Opini Thes Wheeler Daris Alighieri Riorence Italy Amr Oarte

Taft to take oath as chief justice Monday

President Taft is to be sworn in as chief justice of the U S Supreme Court in Washington. He is expected to arrive Monday night from Canada. A local meeting of the Bridgeport Manufacturers' Association postponed last night at Stratfield will be rescheduled.

MTAFT Washington Pamer H Taft Mormbay Uni Yea States Supreme Occviri Canada Bridgeport Manufacturers Stratfield Grasa Hindla

Nuxated Iron Promise for Strength and Endurance

An old time health ad touts Nuxated Iron as a fast absorbing iron supplement. It claims improved strength endurance and memory with a few doses and says it is gentler on the stomach than regular iron.

Einstein Praised Yet Found America Different in Interview

In a Rotterdam interview Professor Einstein compared Europe and America as two distinct worlds. He noted American cities’ entertainment and poverty coexistence, praised some scholars like Nicholson and Millaken, and said scientific effort in America rivals England while highlighting the newer generation elevating intellectual life. He expressed amusement at observers and observed Oxford impressed him, though Princeton surprised him.

America Brisely Prosors Nicholson Millaken Chitazo Europe Einstein Feesting Tvat Siceave Oxford Tsh Princeton Amerles Tinstein Holland England

Arrest of Soviet trade delegates may cause war

London July reports dangerous Near Eastern developments after the arrest of Russian trade delegates in Constantinople for alleged involvement in a plot to murder British officers. Krassin’s potential departure to confer with Soviet leaders signals tension as diplomats weigh possible war over the incident.

Porbes London Constantinople Moa Fish Kressin England Summoner Herm Krassin Russia

Kaber Case Hears Arsenic Poisoning Theory

In a pending case, Kaber faces potential death and accuses his wife while physicians debate whether arsenical poisoning caused saemia and neuritis. Judge Maurice Bernon requires the state to prove by later testimony that organ analysis shows the poison. Corrigan questions if undertaker-sprinkled powder could explain exposure, but Dr. Quigley says the amount claimed could not be absorbed that way.

Maurice Bernon Me. Kaber Quan Liam J. Corrigan Quigley

Taxi firm denied certificate to operate Manchester Hartford line

The D and B Taxi Co faces denial of its bid to operate a Hartford to Manchester route. The Public Utilities Commission rejected their application, citing policy of protecting utility franchises and insufficient separate demand. A full report and reasoning will appear in The Telegram.

Perry Gene Way Manchester Congress Congress Taxi Rampans TOIT Secreccy Ogorata Weiss T Goldstein S Krody Hart-ford Con “Atissier Pila California New York State Scranton Pennsula

Woman Lawyer Says Rival Vamped Girl Jury

New York report quotes Miss Blame, Newark case, arguing male rival influenced jurors. She notes eight women jurors favored the handsome attorney. appeals on a point of law. Blame contends women fit for criminal cases but not civil actions. cites flower shipment case.

New York Lawves Newark Boardman Plaintife Brench Ceni Ags Blime

Raid on Nobie Avenue Distillery In Police Sweep

Police raided a Nobie Avenue house late last night uncovering a ten gallon whiskey still eight gallons of moonshine and two large mash barrels. Owner Shaheen Bawaldy was arrested and freed on 500 bond. The home distillery showed signs of extended operation. officers from the Second Precinct led by Sergeant Hero and several policemen conducted the seizure.

Nobie Avenue Shaheen Bawaldy Hero Becand Gunsen ™Heuser Hersig de Shertday Gregory

Three Times Notified to Be Shot at Sunrise

In a Russian prisoner camp, Cantitin Meriier Cooper of Jacksonville Ta was twice and thrice told he would be shot at sunrise. Soviet authorities sought to identify him as an American representative, but as the dawn evacuation approached he remained unnotified and kept in suspense.

Warsaw Suly Meriier Cooper Jacksonville Russia Cooper Belshevi

Two Autos Collide Injures J. H. Anderson

A late night crash near Teorsuth and Berkshire Avenue damaged two autos and broke a hydrant. J H Anderson suffered scalp and forehead lacerations after debris from a shattered windshield struck him. John G Ley of 2294 Enet Street drove one car and was not hurt.

Tenna Anerson Teorsuth Berkshire Avenue Colligen Ywth 9 John G. ©Ley Enet Street Anderson

Legion 10 Speed Care of Soldiers Funding Approved

A National hospitalization and vocational training committee adoted a slogan praising Secretary Melon and thanked him for approving a program for immediate expenditure of 13 005 00 to build government hospitals. The committee foresees 16 900 000 more needed for beds as the present project nears completion. Listed allocations include Pine Bluff 000 000 Port Bayard 800 000 Whipple 440 beds and other hospital beds across states with a total of 900 beds at several sites. Members Abel Davis John H Sherburne Robert S Main Dr Thomas W Salmon AL Spragne and others attended the meeting.

Csull Secretary of the Treasury Stelsen Melon Secrelinn Bayard Whipple Valla Wash Sanheibh Mess Marion Ind Milwaukee Wis Darren Teatenworth Kun Taina Perryville Fort Losan H Roata Legion Abel Davis Chittago John Hy. Sherburne Boston Robert S. Main Thomas W. Salmon AL Spragne Chiceea R Texas

Harding Seeks Senate Action During In Person Visit

President Harding meets Senators in a capital conference after lunch in the Senate restaurant. Talks rehearse bonus bill action and a recess proposal, with Agrarian leaders pressing farmer measures and tariff and tax program as federal priorities.

Bohus Variaus Harding Senate

Missing liner may be pirate victim in misty Atlantic

Report from page one of the shipboard incident describes a vanished liner crew and a strange craft seen in the mist near an eastern Atlantic route about 300 miles east of Philadelphia. Second Officer Elisha Diamond said the matter was reported to Munson agents in Baltimore and New York, with possible Washington contact.

Philadelphia Baltimore Elisha Diamond Munson One New York Aero Washingen Poga Range

Big R. R. Loan Aids Business Growth

Discussion notes that a large railroad loan could fund road employment if funds are released. Mr. Mellon says the transition would not affect Tass, but the treasury might profit as railroads pay six percent on advanced funds. Borrowings have generally been at lower rates.

Peace prospects and Irish crisis feared in London and Dublin

Reports from Sinn Fein circles describe divisions among Irish factions with de Valera and Griffith open to peace while extreme rebels resist surrender. Lloyd George faces distrust as violence persists across counties with 14 killed and five wounded in new clashes. Premier Smuts may attend conference only by invitation, while Dublin calm holds mainly in the city core.

General Smuts Dublin the Marston Sinn Fein Cavir Enhy del Valera Grimth Lloyd-George S.aharesty Palic London Dublin Castle Peaen Pernanal, Bit In Mwieniy Caatinnrstata Tha Sinn Fein Tm Countes Crown Rees Wrex de Valera

Chinese in U.S. urged to cut queues and adopt American dress

Crowds gathered in New York's Chinatown as Kat Shaw Fung, a Columbia graduate, urged Chinese residents to abandon queues and adopt American clothes and customs. The scene featured flags, shops, and cheering supporters, with callers noting the heat and dusty streets.

U. 8 New York United States Chinatown Kat Shaw Fung Columba Kat Shan Fung Kat Chai Fong Nh Hissary

DIVER FINDS BOTTLE OF MARTINI COCKTAIL

A Marblehead diver, Charles Soni, reports finding a bottle of Martini cocktail among harbor debris as he inspected mooring chains near the torry end. He notes the harbor water is cluttered with bottles, but cannot confirm if all were full.

Marblehead Mass Charles Soni Snow

Employment Drops 2.9 Percent During June Nationwide

A July report from the U.S. Department of Labor shows a 2.9 percent drop in employment in June from May, based on data from 1,488 firms employing about 1,990,000 people. Most industries reported declines, except food, textiles, leather, beverages, glass and cement. The drop was sharpest in the Canyon area’s building operations, with Peoria and Trinda posting the largest decreases among 26 cities reporting, while Atlanta led gains at 9.7 percent. New England remained weak, with New York and Pennsylvania noting continued declines offset by textile improvements, and a general forecast of better conditions by fall remains cautious.

Washington Department of Labor Ft . Peoria Trinda Allanta Ars New England Sons New York New Jee 5 Fennsylvania

Letter touts Wincarnis as path to health for Mrs Ford

A letter from Mrs Richard Ford of 42 Lines Avenue Cohoes New York describes her recovery signals after using Wincarnis Her account says she was run down coughing pale and weak and improved with the product She asserts it benefits pale weak nervous and anaemic people and urges others to try it through Hindles Drug stores and Enware Lazsere Inc for a free booklet

Richard Ford Avenue Cohoes New York Farah Lazsere, Inc West 23Rd Street York, C. S

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