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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
16
London July 14 The American George Harvey offers a prize of 23 pounds for an essay on the constitutions of the United States. Competition open to undergraduates at the University of Dublin with not more than ten years’ interest.
Federal Judge Alschuler denied a general wage cut for meat packers in Chicago. He blocked a 5 cent per hour reduction, allowed an 8 cent proposal for cattle handlers wage cuts, and ruled no broad pay decrease. The decision centers on Yard Wage dispute with a finding that some labor classes were more adequately compensated. The judge noted living costs remain high despite partial relief and allowed ten hour workdays without overtime for a portion of workers.
Jack Norworth appears in Bridgeport at Poli’s with a three day engagement. Adair the featured blonde brings strong numbers and a brisk finish. Wells and West, and Chief Blue Cloud perform lively acts. The feature film Seven Years Bad Luck stars Max Linder. Amateur night tonight at Poli’s promises broad humor. Paying The Piper with Dorothy Dickson Sunday. Theatre party planned by the Bridgeport Women’s club next Tuesday.
A lightning strike during a severe thunderstorm touched the Congregational church in Bridport Vermont causing a small blaze that was quickly extinguished by an apple sprayer. No injuries reported and the fire was contained to the affected area.
An old advertisement warns of the strain of household drudgery on nerves and skinless fatigue. It promotes Metachite Luxated Iron as a remedy and explains iron needs with numerals and claims, urging readers to seek tablets labeled NTUX ATED with a money back guarantee.
An eccentric street scene unfolds in Fairfield as a wedding procession in a decorated limousine rolls by. Neighbors name Mrs John Doyak and Tom Walsh, while locals gossip about a retired official, Captain Bali Taws, and a chatter of townsfolk, vendors, and onlookers fill Main Street with colorful detail and humorous banter.
Tokyo officials scrutinize President Hardings armament conference proposal, fearing a Far East political questions session. Deliberations note Japan’s wary stance on inviting China and whether Japanese status in America would be included, while stressing Japan’s desire to keep its war-related concerns separate.
Washington July 14 The naval court of inquiry on the free balloon fight into the Canadian wilds last December exonerates Lieut Lieut A Sieor, pilot, and two balloonists Stephen A Farrel and Walter Hititen, clearing them of fault in the incident.
A fragmentary court record mentions no disciplinary action against Lients, Binton and Farrelly after differences led to blows. The report was filed during Secretary Daniel's tenure, not accepted until proof was provided and Denby approved.
John Powell of 33 Chane St a Canadian Expeditionary Forces veteran testifies Tanlac cured his indigestion nervousness and weight loss after three bottles. He recalls severe prior symptoms including bloating pain frequent waking headaches and constipation. The unnamed advertisement credits Tanlac with restoring appetite and overall health and notes Hindle Drug Stores in Bridgeport as sellers.
The New Jersey Board of Public Commissioners fixed fare for Putlin Service Railway lines, keeping the 7 cent base fare and raising transfers to 2 cents while setting property valuation at 382,900.90. The board rejected Ford Bacon and Davis appraisal of 124,000,600 and cited other testimony and prewar costs, concluding the proposed returns would be excessively high.
Daniel F. O'Brien a 28 year old railroad worker died after contact with a third rail in Brooklyn Rapid Transit yards at 26th street and Pitth avenue. He lived at 878 Madi son avenue with parents Patrick and Pats O'Brien. Survived by four brothers John Patrick Joseph James and two sisters Mrs H L Stowe and Mer O'Brien. Funeral tomorrow at his parents home followed by services at St Patrick's church and burial at St Michael's cemetery.
Full cut vests with trochet seam in back. Thale re top narrow straps garter hem. Originally 95 and 50c, reduced to 20c. White grey and black outsizes 380.
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