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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1921

Page

1

War Risk Bureau urged to show human aid to veterans

Col C R Forbes, named director, vows to cut red tape and inject a human touch into the War Risk Bureau. Aimed at faster compensation for World War I veterans, he seeks local government agents to interview claimants and curb delays in processing injuries and illness.

WAR Risk Bureau Col Forbes Washington Fisk C. R Forbes Bureal Warding Hergan Bureau

Stolen Ring Recovered By Police From Youths Band

Capt. OConnell of headquarters recovered a $1,000 diamond ring stolen from a golf cart owner's automobile at 428 Genview avenue. Danbury resident John A McCarthy reported the case after finding a broken suitcase and spilled contents. Police gathered a group of youths and found the ring on one of them.

Cormiling Searby Avenas Dock John Ocosnnell Yestern Day John A McCarthy Danbury Genview Avenue MecCarthy Capt. O'Connell

Grasmere Ave Bridge Blaze Mystifies Fire Crews

Fire damaged an embanked wooden bridge at Grasmere Avenue leading to the Handy & Marman plant. Firemen, aided by a chemical from the factory and Salpfield brigade, found smoldering sawdust and support beams but could not determine a definite ignition source. Officials suspected possible incendiary origin mixed with locomotive sparks.

Fatremgld Dane d. Capocial Grasmere Avenus Handy & Marman Company Salpfield Chemilad Dome Saitroad

Republicans Fail to Agree on Tariff Proposal

WALLINGTON reports Republicans split after a heated conference on tariff policy. No consensus reached on the plan to be pushed in Congress, with no date set for further discussion of the measure and its potential effects.

Wallington

Navy Bill Nears One Hundred Million Boost

Navy appropriation advances in the Senate edging toward near 100 million, with House plans for deeper cuts and proposals to add military disarmament alongside naval limits. Senate votes 64 to 17 amid edits reducing coast naval bay funds and transport costs, while keeping personnel at about 1.72 million.

Senate House

Harding Seeks Freight Rate Revisions in Address

President Harding pressed for rapid revision of freight rates, especially fruit tariffs, telling the Interstate Commerce Commission that current schedules burden shippers and Western fruit growers. He indicated the issue warranted government action and discussed debt and rail control with key officials.

Washington Goengresa Thusding Interstace Commerce Commission Str. Harding Boonmase Wether Senate Interstate Comancree Committee Sturiel Wer Peosghtuninines

Shipping Board Faces National Policy Debate

Washington dispatch notes the Shipping Board must decide whether postwar policy will be national in scope or sectional. The board, shaped by Congress, reflects regional interests as it plans allocations for ports across the United States. Page four references the balance between unified policy and regional influence in shaping maritime strategy.

Mark Sullivan Washington Joe Lunt Thue Shipping Board Gide South Atlantic Mijanalle Great Lakes Cme Loe Gellier Una Pat Seo

Defendant Unable to Talk with Attorneys at Trial Adjournment

Mrs Ethel Hutchins Nott’s murder trial for George O Nott was abruptly adjourned as her health deteriorated and her lawyers sought an early court close. The state introduced about twenty letters it claims were written by her while awaiting trial in the county jail in Elwood v Wade. Court will resume at ten.

Ethel Hutchins Nott George Nott Welock Elwood v. Wade HutWe Hell Robert DeVerest William M. Marble Cummings Waide Wells Jul A. Wade Youll Wade Lo Daller Matthew WoScott Notes Mealiv Mulligan

House to Insist on Strike Bill Seafaring Times

The House moves to push a strike and lockout bill rejected by the Senate, with Representatives Nickerson and Buckley named as canters to urge passage. The measure aims to curb unwarranted strikes and lockouts, including outlaw strikes, arbitration violations, and closed or open shop tactics. The bill’s fate and debates shift as committees consider its provisions and potential sanctions.

Senate House Nickerson Buckley Mousa Ima Lin City Judiciary Committee de Laney

Old Liquor Laws Declared Invalid Beer Ban Ready

The supreme court today upheld quashing an indictment under old liquor laws, finding no offense under Prohibition era statutes. The ruling voids prior constraints on beer restrictions and signals shifts in enforcement powers as reform efforts face new legislation and legal challenges.

Hinaton Supreme Court United Sater District Court Oregon Honea Norrow Bureau

Record Day for Superior Court Sees Surge in New Cases

AM records were broken in the superior court yesterday as all new cases were filed on the final day to meet the June docket. The previous single day high was 29, with a wide range of applications including divorce and alimony requests. Notable filings included cases from Stamler Gilbury and entries from Norwally and Grime- Poork, and a custody matter. Continued on page sixteen.

Clerka Stamler Gilbury Severil Norwally Cate B.rownard

Administrative Code Bill Held Over Amid Debated Economic Plan

A chaotic session sees arguments over an administrative code bill at the state capital. Key figures including Possell and Trost clash on provisions and projected costs, with talk of a $16,000,000 funding line spanning several years. The outcome remains unsettled as lawmakers press for decisive action.

Cody He Ben Atl Atunsell Hartford Possell Ton Trost Waring Peeryer Tals

Poles and Teutons in Fierce Forest Battle Near Girospftiehitz

German forces push Polish and French troops into retreat in a heavy clash in the forests near Girospftiehitz. Reports say 12 killed and many wounded on the German side, with Polish losses including 130 dead. French garrison at Boulhen also fends off German assault as fighting continues.

Oppeln Silesia Poxnowits Girospftiehitz Germany Jesus Krappitz Boulhen

Tulsa Race Riots Erupt In Martial Law Chaos

Tulsa Oklahoma June 1 race riots left 85 believed dead or injured and ten blocks of black homes burned. National Guard under Adjutant General Barrett patrolled as fighting continued near North Greenwood Avenue. Police report of many deaths and a large fire, with the city under martial law though some clashes persisted into evening.

Tulsa Okla National Guard Barrett Greenwood Avenue Negro Trobertson Oleh Irhoma Otal Ang Charles W. Daley Comer Cline Cleo Shumate Imm Moett Bualley Leroy N. Carl D. Lomelach Randall Kan

Claims Insurance Companies Play the Stock Market

New York hearings reveal several insurance firms investing policyholder funds in stocks and bonds, with accused despotic methods alleged by lawmakers. Witnesses testified that over 1,060 individuals were affected by stock market actions within a single year, noting evasions of real estate limits and attempts to maintain surplus reserves through risky investments.

New York Dune Shaugen Inet New York Fee Insurance Exchange Leglelitive Daidhig Uma Bontehbergen Ehteft

Revenue Post Nomination Affects Connecticut Prohibition

President Harding sent to the Senate the nomination of Robert O. Maton of North Haven to be collector of Internal Revenue for the Connecticut district. Prohibition director for Connecticut to be chosen soon. five candidates are actively seeking the post. The district attorney and U S marshal terms run to 1928. existing incumbents may serve out their four years. Colonel Eaton previously held the collector post before James Walsh, whose term runs until Baton's nomination finalizes. Opposition to Baton nomination surfaces within Republican circles.

George IL Mannin Wasrrington Harding Senate Robert O. Maton North Haven Cole Internal Revenue Connecticut Connecicut Prohibition Mee Lenn United States Empire Yald Dewn Tmarding Eaton James 2. Walsh Wilaan Baton Walsh Calonel Baton Baten

Supreme Court Hands Down 23 Decisions in Hartford

The Connecticut supreme court of errors announced twenty three decisions tonight. The list includes cases involving Emma Dew and others and mentions entries on no error and appeals from compensation decisions.

Supreme Court Hartword Conn Jane le Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors Basmleht Coupery Emma Dew Wrst Peter Mason de Aldara Ee

State budget pared of 300000 passes Senate

Hartford reports the state budget was cut to about 200,000 then debated for ten hours in the Senate. Amendments trimmed hospital allotments and license refunds while lawmakers split over whether to strike further. Several senators defended and objected to reductions as others sought to protect departmental funding.

Klug Wing Deroerml Utah Kluil King Lb Senate Charleston Navy Yard Senator McNellar Hartford Connie Annel PTH WW Wall

Weather Forecast Mixed Skies with Warmer Trend Expected

Forecasts indicate a somewhat warmer pattern in interior regions and some shower chances in northern portions. Northeastern winds shift from Sandy Hook to easterly, with temperatures around 60s to 70s expected in major coastal cities. Wind and cloud conditions vary across New York, Boston, and Philadelphia areas through Friday.

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