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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1921

Page

1

Moral depravity at Navy training camp confirmed

Newport sensational charges allege gross abuses to identify moral delinquents at a naval station. The Naval Affairs Committee reports investigators and former officials including Roosevelt and Daniels blame and condemn practices, calling for resignations and a removal from service.

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New Haven Jitney Plea Decision Imminent

Superior Court Judge Keeler to decide the jitney trolley dispute within a day or two as prosecutors say no warrants will issue during the appeal. Attorneys from Bridgeport Waterbury and New Haven argue legality while jitneys crowd the hearing in New Haven.

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Nichols Man Wins Fight For Jitney

A Nichols man wins a fight for jitney operation after years of dispute. A committee including Miller, Keaware Notlaagie and George Woold pushes for authorized permits and rights. The American Transportation Association issued a certificate allowing possession, marking a pivotal point in Nichols and Erutzeport’s jitney affairs.

Nichols Geriel Warrias Dax Chonies Asth Nichols

Mayor's Committee on Jitneys Working

The committee appointed by Mayor Wilson Monday night to consider the jitney question has before it resolutions from several official bodies in the city condemning the division of the Pols—Llutites cotm on. These resolutions come from Denis of Madison Avenue and itr, the Painters, Decaratora and Paper Hangers, and the International union of Machinists and Metal Polishers.

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Democrats Map 1921 City Platform in Quiet Race

Democrats in Bridgeport outline a 1921 city platform aiming to heal intraparty rifts and reduce crowded slates for office. Chairman John A. Cornell Jr says harmony prevails and key issues include ending surplus, city contracts, harbor development, and bridge construction.

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Congress Bridge to Reopen Friday After Repairs

The Congress Bridge will reopen Friday after a near $75,000 repair project. The Leake company led initial stabilization as replacing worn supports and addressing shifting piers. Shuttle service will run for transit from both sides with routes rerouted through nearby streets to ease traffic.

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Minneapolis banker warns of trade war impact

Minneapolis financier predicts rapid industrial growth will spark global competition, lower wages, and widespread efficiency gains as the Americana Institute of Banking opens its nineteenth annual convention in Hapolia.

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Tear Gas Puts Police To Flight In Philadelphia Rally

In Philadelphia at Cannon Ball Farm near Point Breeze a tear gas test by the U S Army Chemical Warfare Division drove back 440 police officers led by the Superintendent three times. Patrolmen and veterans of the war hurled light grenades and the crowd dispersed under cover.

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Drowning Near Seaside Father Son and Daughter Rescued

In a seaside channel near Seaside a father, his son, and a daughter nearly drowned. Two of them remain in serious condition as rescuers rushed to assist. A complex incident is under investigation as medical teams work to stabilize the family.

Fairfield Avenue Flooded by Rain at RR Junction

A heavy rain began at midnight and lasted about two hours, flooding Fairfield Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Water filled streets, basements, and even ground floors of stores, with severe flooding under the railroad viaduct and cars blocked on main streets. Firefighters were called to Washington Terrace and Park Avenue after an automobile fire caused minor damage.

Elt West End Transatten Avenue Wairfeld Avenue Moening

Burglary Spree Reported Across City Areas

Police investigate multiple break ins from yesterday with entries at TAL street and Hawthorne address as thieves ransack trunks for valuables. Stolen items include cash and personal belongings. family belongings and tool boxes damaged during Monday night thefts in several residences.

Tal Street Gertrude Dullison Quinn Thomas C. Entall Hawthorne Redwarts Brothers Winder Laurel Ave Ebalan

Dawes Estimates Large Savings in Government Budget

Washington July 1 director of the Budget Dawes told President Harding that an estimated saving of 112,612,628 dollars would be effected in the appropriations for running the government for the current year.

Washington Dawes Harding

Passing the Buck coal pricing game puzzles public

An analysis by F Robert Stevenson argues that the coal market hides true furnace and mine costs behind wholesalers and opaque pricing. It urges clear disclosure of mine to buyer prices and criticizes wholesale intermediaries for obscuring profit margins, calling for government oversight.

F. Robert Stevenson

Polish War Fears Rise as Silesia Tension Grows

Central Europe faces a feared Polish conflict with Germany over Upper Silesia. France strengthens aid to Poland while Russia threat looms. Roumania aligned with Poland against the Soviets. A Paris note hints at possible misreadings. Fordney tariff debate shifts to asphalt on the free list amid amendments.

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Bigamy May Be Made Lawful in Roumania

A Bucharest newspaper reports Romania’s parliament may legalize polygamy, arguing the crown prince’s two marriages justify allowing men to have two wives. The move seeks to extend privileges claimed by royal matches, amid elopement and wartime divorce complexities.

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Merritt urged to back Dye Industry tariff plan

The American chemical and dye trades urge government support for a tariff focused on dyes and allied products in the Pettition of the Chamber of Commerce. A letter sent to Representative Merritt from Seward B. Price outlines backing for the Protective tariff on imports to favor home production. The notice references the Portney Dasift plan and hints at continued discussion on page two.

Ghone Chamber Kuyler Merritt Merritt Hamage Seward

Two Drownings Averted After Sea Side Park Rescue

At Sea side park a father Henry Dasla 42 and his children Charles 15 and Helen were dragged from a deep channel near the bath houses. The father fainted and was rushed to St Vincent's hospital where he regained consciousness. Helen was treated at home after a quick recovery. Charles remained under observation. Park board president George M. Eames arranged extra guards to prevent future incidents.

Henry Dasla Williston Street Seaside Park Davis St. Vineente Hospital Eames George M. Eames Park Board Angus P. Thorne Board of Charit Hillside Helen Charles Pitt Kingridge Esing Cosciousnass Lita Suvets Seffers J . Wate Ammano Ling Walsh St. Vincent's

Spirited Clash in Senate over Campbell-Williss Beer Bill

The Senate clashed over a Campbell-Williss measure to ban prescribing beer as medicine. Senator Watson of Georgia argued prohibition kills thousands and drives people to poisonous substitutes, while Senator Lide of Missouri urged stronger enforcement. Nelson Champion, a Republican from Minnesota, supported regulation aimed at restoring saloons, with brewers allegedly backing the agitation.

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