29 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports aggressive Shipping Board actions to ensure fair treatment of American merchant ships abroad. Officials indicate possible retaliatory steps against British vessels in American ports if reciprocity fails, though measures remain delicate and not officially disclosed.
Washington reports that maintenance of the American army on the Rhine is costing about one million dollars monthly. Information supplied to the Senate by Secretary of War Weeks under the Boreh resolution shows occupation forces at 12,793 in Germany. Germany reportedly owes the United States about 246.7 million dollars on this matter.
Mayor Wilson proposes a bus route along the northern boulevard to bathhouses, prompting George M. Eames, park board president, to call it a pure political bank. He says the reaction was prompt and notes the move has been discussed for four years. The Telegram reports on last night’s exchange and the response to the mayor’s letter.
July reports show United States backing for a peaceful settlement fading while Britain backs Germany. France and Poland mobilize troops. Temperatures hit 94 in Bridgeport as officials warn of a looming crisis. US diplomacy signals limited arbitration and possible involvement to avert a broader European conflict.
A Melbourne dispatch reports the Australian government will not obstruct Archbishop Mannix in landing during his world tour return. The church leader is expected to take an oath of allegiance in Australia as part of his visit, despite strong belief of potential government conditions.
Washington July 28 1921 The article argues President Harding dominates Congress because Congress and especially the Senate failed to develop any strong internal leadership. It focuses on Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts as the official Republican floor leader and caucus chairman, noting his lack of aggressive leadership and the missed chance to steer the Senate.
Northcliffe spent over an hour with President Harding discussing newspapers. He refused further discussion on disarmament or the conference, saying he would not be drawn and had been in the matter too long.
A Monday report claims Harry Olsen a janitor was arrested for operating a still. The story incorrectly places Olsen at work over the still in the James Staples and a building at State and reef. The apparatus was found in an adjoining building by police.
Rome reports Pope Benedict calls for ceasefire and pardon in a grave civil conflict. He asks men of the same family to lay down arms and embrace as brothers, urging a prayer to the Father in heaven as factions clash in a shattered land. Radical and conservative forces clash in the few days of unrest.
In Washington the Washington Conference planning discussed by Secretary Hughes and diplomats from Britain and Japan. Lloyd George seeks to move premiers to a Canada location while Sweddes and Shidehara discuss a possible preliminary assembly to shape the agenda. The issue mirrors domestic politics as Lloyd George tries to shift responsibility to Hughes.
Lord Northcliffe, the British publisher, said invitations to attend a British embassy dinner were withdrawn for reasons he could not explain. He blamed Lord Curzon's methods in India and linked the matter to tensions between Northcliffe and Curzon after his Times attacked Lord George and Loyd George over disarmament talks. The statement followed Harding's shock over tores and the Times suspension.
Washington July 28 Senate Finance committee reported favorably the administration bill granting the Treasury secretary authority to fund ten billion dollars of allied war debt and interest. The panel approved one amendment limiting funding to five years and defeated mandates to submit funding agreements to the Senate.
Six people were injured in a head on automobile collision in Haddam Connecticut tonight. Among the hurt are Jacob Artin Philip Shapiro of Basex and Avdia Vellitti ages 10 and 12. Parental guardians were briefly summoned as doctors attended the scene.
The Bethlehem Steel Corp reports second quarter orders at 64 million dollars versus 110 million in the first quarter. Directors declare regular dividends after preferred obligations. President Grace says new business booked fell to 26 million dollars but signals bottoming out and a gradual recovery in volume.
Detroit July 23 Herman Semansky 60 died in a hospital from burns he said his brother George poured turpentine on him and lit it. The brothers had been business partners for four years. George Semansky is held by police.
Two Myrtle Beach men were severely burned when a torch used to remove paint on a car ignited gasoline fumes and caused a blast. Martin Van Orden and Joseph Carrisone, both of 30 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, were treated at Milford hospital for serious first and second degree burns after neighbors dampened flames and helped extinguish the fire. The incident followed an earlier Dublin dispatch noting growing optimism on peace talks and a possible new meeting between De Valera and Sir James Craig.
A large one story wooden building storing 600 tons of fertilizer at the Municipal Garbage Disposal plant off Asylum Street burned after 2:30 PM, likely from spontaneous combustion. The blaze spread quickly heading toward nearby structures, drawing thousands of spectators as firemen fought through mud and smoke. The adjacent garbage incinerating plant was spared, while authorities assess damage to the fertilizer mound and surrounding areas.
July 28 report from Randall's drug store area describes a fight between Louis Casale and John Lasky Hyves halted when Mrs Lasky used a milk bottle. Casale and Lasky were held on $500 bond. Casale injured, Lasky treated. Both men charged before Judge Jonathan Great.
The Sixth District G O P club outlines Americanization work for non English speakers with lectures in Italian Yiddish and other languages. An open house in North Main street rooms features boxing wrestling music and refreshments tonight. A large field day is planned at Tesiny’s Grove Golden Red avenue August seventh with races for boys and family events.
Dr Williams B Cogswell age 54 prominent Stratford physician surgeon and medical examiner died yesterday afternoon at Galen Hospital following an appendicitis operation performed last Sunday He had long practiced in Stratford served 21 years on the Stratford school committee He attended Coes Academy Northwood NB Denmark Academy Town and LDelley Medical College New York City graduating 1831 He was a member of Connecticut Medical Association Bridgeport Medical Society several fraternal groups including Masonic order and Congregational church Survived by widow Harriet A Sanborn Cogswell a son Dr Elliott Cogswell of Hartford and a daughter Mrs Marguerite Cogswell Packard of Pelham China at parents home
Chicago July 8 Warren Spurgin president of the Michigan Avenue Trust Company, tied to a 1.5 million shortage, believed located after a southern chase. Lloyds of London agent W C Burns predicts arrest within 24 hours. Pinkerton operatives pursue six women linked to the banker as investigators probe gifts and letters amid a high society drain.
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