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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

1

Senate approves 156 million defense bill for shipping

Senate votes 75.9 million deficiency pivot plus shipping board items totaling 156,000,400. Kenyon accuses merchant marine management of graft and waste while Lenroot adds an order to sell wooden ships by October. Other senators denounce past extravagance as reform efforts proceed in Washington.

Washington Ping Beard Kenyon Republican Iowa Senate Shipping Board Lenroot Republi Wisconsin Merchant Marine Pomerene Democrat Ohio Poindexter Edge New Jersey C. Jones Renudican

A D Lasker Of Chicago To Be Ship Board Head

Chicago financier A D Lasker is reported to become chairman of the United States Shipping Board. President Harding spoke by telephone with Lasker and told reporters he would likely announce a decision soon. The appointment, if confirmed, would alter geographic representation on the board, affecting Great Lakes, Atlantic coast, and West Coast seats as nominees are considered.

Washington Tune Lyma Ly Lasker Chicago United States Shipping Board Harding Mir Lasker Medill McCormick Illinois Mir Lasker Ad Lasker T. F. O'Connor Boffain New York Great Lakes Chasirman Mr.o’connor Atlantic Coast Admiral Benson Meyer Lassner Los Angeles Chanderlain Portland Oregon Benson

State Senate Adopts Gross Income Tax for Non Incorporated Firms

Hartford dispatch reports the Connecticut Senate approved a bill taxing gross income of non incorporated businesses, setting $1 per $1,000 for retailers and a minimum $5. The measure, debated amid protests, moves to the House for printing. Meanwhile Fairfield voters ratified a town court bill allowing a two-judge panel and two prosecutors, amid graft accusations against the current justice system and Judge Wakeman.

Senate Banks Trewaury Bacon Wakeman Justice Court Fairisid Connecticut General Assembly Elmore & Banks Fairfield Justice of the Peace Jide Wake Wakeman Walsman Stratfield Airfield Maifield

Canada May Get Bergdoll Back From Germany

London reports Canada will decide if Britain intervenes in the Bergdoll extradition case. Ottawa says the question falls under the extradition treaty with Germany and may involve extradition to Canadian soil, with Britain keeping a keen interest in aiding the United States.

Canada Germany London Associated Press Great Britain Grov Bergdell United States Bergdoll Foreign Office Oltewa Bergtoli

Luke McLuke Dies After Operation in Cincinnati Hospital

Luke McLuke Hastings, widely known newspaperman and tramorist, died at midnight at Cincinnati hospital after an appendicitis operation. The 53 year old, who served 20 years with the Cincinnati Enquirer, had been in fair condition until yesterday when he relapsed three times. He is survived by a widow and four children.

Concennat James Hastings Luke McLuke Cinginnali Hospital Mir Wihnen Cincinnatii Fnquirer

Campaign deficit worries Republicans in Washington

The Republican National Committee faces a large deficit as it prepares to meet next Wednesday. Reported debt stands at about 3.2 million dollars, with only around 300 thousand paid off. Interest adds about 84 thousand dollars yearly, while monthly collections total roughly 50 thousand dollars, creating an uncomfortable financial squeeze.

Pooporgen Washington Republican National

Senate Amends Marriage Laws and Prohibition Measure

The Senate approved a bigamy law change striking the requirement to live together in the state for prosecution. It allows action against those already married who marry in the state or live together after being married elsewhere. Prohibition resolution was set for Tuesday. The Senate backed the school attendance grant payment for 1745 towns over two years.

Keartford Senate Qwihtot Greenwich Brown

Jitney Bond Bill Amendment Sparks House Debate

Excitement rose in the House when an amendment to a statewide jitney bonding bill passed. Officials feared a jolt to jitneys but the amendment was seen as clarifying and workable. The measure would stop jitneys from operating on public highways without insurance or a bond, though no registration move was actually enacted. Public opinion varied as rumors spread to Bridgeport before fuller details emerged.

jWin Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Nn Parten Bridgeport

Eaton’s appointment as Connecticut IRS collector confirmed

Washington June 11 The Senate confirmed the appointment of Robert Eaton of North Haven to be Collector of Internal Revenue for Connecticut succeeding James J Walsh Eaton had previously held the post for eight years and will take over once commissions are mailed and bonds furnished The Civil Service status and other appointments remain under review

Washington Robert ©. Eaton North Haven Connecticut James J. Walsh Senate Eaton Walsh Tate Maeness

Judge Banks to Quit Politics Swan Song in Patrierd Meeting

Turgernson and Banks of Wakefield county Republican association leaders for decades announce plans to withdraw from politics. Judge Banks plans a move to California to pursue wealth and a permanent home, with continuation promised on Page Two.

Judge E Banks Turgernson, & Banks of Wakefield Wairfield County

Flood Resolution Turned Down by House Foreign Affairs

Washington June 3 The House Foreign Affairs Committee refused to report the Flood resolution seeking information from the secretary of state about Ambassador Jervey's recent remarks before The Pierns society. The panel asked whether the remarks complied with government instructions or if communications approving or disapproving the speech had been sent to the ambassador.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Slate Jervey Bandon Department

Edwards Heads First Corps as Army Reorganizes Command

General Clarence K. Edwards is ordered from Camp Dix to command the First Corps Area with HQ in Boston. Major General William M. Wright is offered the Ninth Corps Area command in San Francisco, while Major General Charles Morton moves to command the Third Corps Area in Baltimore. Cronkhite takes command of Panama troops. Others include Shanks in the First Corps Area, Bailey to Seventh Division at Camp Meade, Kennedy to Seventh Division, McGlachlin as commandant at Fort Leavenworth, and multiple officers reassigned to divisions and overseas duties.

Clarence K. Edwards Camp Dix First Corps Boston William M. Wright Ninth Corps San Prazcisco Charles Morten Marwali Baltimore Charles PB. Summerall Camp Morton Hawaii Adelbert Cronkhite Panama David C. Shacks Summerall Charles J. Bailey Camp Meade Chase W. Kennedy Edward Co. McGlachlin Fort Leavenworth William Weigel Fred Sladen Ribert Alexander Ely Helmick Henry D. Todd

Dr Simon Baruch Dies Noted Hydropathy Expert

New York reports the death of Dr Simon Baruch a renowned specialist on hydrotherapy and father of Bernard M Baruch He died at 1 10 today from a lung ailment complicated by heart disease A German born physician he served as a Confederate surgeon in the Civil War later practicing in Camden and New York where he taught hydrotherapy and helped establish public baths The article also notes a closure of the Congress Street Bridge for repairs from midnight to 430 Monday morning to allow work crews access.

New York Gt Tan Baruch Bernard M. Baruch Dr. Baruch Europe America Chicago Germany Royal Gymnasium of Posen Amenca Medical College of Virginia Robert E.lee Gettysburg South Mountain Maryland Camden D. C College of Physicians and Surgeons

Ridgefield Man Dies When Car Crashes on Danbury Road

William Stahl, 23, is killed and his mother Mire, Michael Stahl, is badly hurt in a mystery auto crash on Danbury road near Ridgefield. No witnesses. The car lay on its side. one rear tire blown out is suspected as the cause. The car apparently flipped twice. both victims found at the scene. The mother is hospitalized in Ridgefield in critical condition.

William Stahl Mire Michael Stahl Danpury Ridgefield Stahl Joseph Roach Brrs Medicel Tsvaminer R. W. Lowe Biaht Danbury Htahis Lowe Permineton

Attorney General Orders Inquiry in Tulsa Race Riots

Washington reports Attorney General orders a federal inquiry into the Tulsa race riots to determine if federal laws were violated. The probe, informal and fielded, aims to assess if disorders are purely local and likely no special investigation will be launched. Local officials and Negro leaders blame agitators for unrest.

Tulsa Washington Ingrairy Cigts Okla Daugherty Department Off Justice J. M. Adkingon Adkinson Negro Radionia Ibsen Agen

Supreme Council Seek Unite to Oppose New League Plan

Paris June 3 Desperate behind the scenes effort by the Supreme Council to reconsolidate the bloc and secure a voting majority against President Ing's proposed League of Nations. A meeting is likely Monday at Boulogne as Europe wrestles with maintaining real world control under the Supremes Council.

C. F. Bertelli Paris Supreme C Boulogne Bloc Ing League of Nations Harvey Europe League Supremes Council Socigy Geneva Pri Washington Iloyd George Briand Upper Silesia Britain Germany Italy France United States

Peace Resolution Reported in House Foreign Affairs

Washington June 3 The House Foreign Affairs committee reported the Porter peace resolution to terminate the war with Germany and Austria Hungary with Democratic members opposing it. Republicans voted solidly for replacing the Knox resolution, and the measure was slated for floor action next Thursday.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee United States Germany Austria- Hungary House Representative Mendell Wyoming Porter Messaes Knox Senate He Committee Abe Flood Virginia

Borah Warns House Plan Threatens Naval Disarmament

Senator Borah of Idaho says House proposals to broaden the Borah naval disarmament section in the Naval appropriation bill would kill the movement. He objects to House leaders and vows to fight, insisting the nation remains committed to disarmament. Continued on Page Two.

Washington House Borah Tdaho Gaj

Fire at National Shell Factory Ends in Overcome Blaze

Dublin reports the National Shell factory set afire at 6:80 pm amid stored munitions and automobiles. Fire brigade aided by troops contained the blaze. repair shops saved, stores destroyed, gate guarded by soldiers. Belfast notes a jail delivery abort with police arrival and a thwarted jailbreak. Sinn Fein prisoners reportedly signaled outside, but rescue attempt was halted. Miss Katherine Wright, a speaker, was shot during cricket watch near Legale grounds.

Dublin Belfast Associated Press National Shell Tate Tate Tonishl Dublin Castle Mire Brigade

Fragmentary Echoes Of Trades And Weather Almanac

Fragmented OCR text blends old craft imagery with weather forecasts from a 1821 almanac. Mentions no blacksmith shop, horse shoes, iron bands, gas prices, and general unsettled weather across East Gulf, Southeast Atlantic, and Mississippi regions. Includes scattered stray phrases and misread lines.

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