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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
8
Census bureau figures show Boston's population by race: White 7,485. Negro 16,280. Chinese 1,075. Japanese 76. Indian 4. and other. Over the decade white population rose 11.4 percent while negroes grew 2 percent. foreign born white residents dropped from 240,722 to 538,935 in 1920 due to reduced immigration.
Washington June 2 A constitutional amendment would allow governors to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives due to resignation or death. The proposal, by Rep Appleby Republican New Jersey, aims to obviate the need for special elections.
New York June 2 Madame Marie Curie returns with her daughters Irene and Eve and Mr Barriet I Haser from New York to the Grand Canyon for several days of rest.
London reports confirm the Duke of Marlborough plans to wed Miss Gladys Deacon of Boston after his divorce. The couple has not fixed a wedding date. Deacon is sister to Princess Radziwiłł and has a notable Boston family background.
Toronto reports in the Gazette that Lord Byng of Vimy has been offered the governorship general of Canada to succeed the Duke of Devonshire. A formal official announcement may follow within a few days upon his acceptance.
Leipsic June 3. Serjeant Newmann, accused of ill treating British prisoners in a German camp, was sentenced today by the high court to six months imprisonment. The case covers alleged offenses during the war and names the defendant among German servicemen charged with abuses.
Senate approved about 1.0 million dollars for schools and 1.75 million for new state normal school buildings. A tax and road funding package moved forward, while debates over civil administrative code reforms continued and a six-districtCongress plan was discussed.
City court yesterday shows fewer auto cases than earlier in the week as police efforts against traffic offenses take effect. Several arrests were reported, with specific cases including overloading jitneys, speeding, and failed driving charges. fines and dismissals noted for multiple defendants.
A bill by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jones would exempt foreign shipmen from income tax and excess profits taxes and extend similar privileges to American ship owners. The measure aims to aid the American merchant marine and honors existing privileges.
Settlement ends three month strike as local union agrees to a ten percent wage cut effective June 14. Journeymen carpenters will face a ten cent per hour decrease under the new rule, marking a return to work for the workers.
Providence R I June 4 reports a passenger leapt overboard from the steamer Georgia on the voyage from New York to this city. The captain noted the death by own action upon arrival today. Amen though cited as AL Laine.
A traveling American company presented Swedish films at Bridgeport High Rotreal auditorium last night. The program included scenery from Mt Aresktan and Trollhatan with power dam views, plus depictions of Vermind and towns Orebro Hel singborg and St. Norden society of 22 voices performed old Swedish songs.
Washington June 2 The Senate today passed a measure allowing telephone companies engaged in interstate business to consolidate with the approval of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The bill now goes to the President.
Farrington of Honolulu publisher of the Honolulu Bulletin was nominated today to be governor of Hawaii in place of the resigned George J. MacCarthy. The announcement comes as Silent Harding's administration moves forward with regional appointments.
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