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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
1
Formal announcement of the agreed policy toward the treaty outlines American demand for guaranteed property rights and safeguard provisions. The agreement hinges on 1917 laws as wrestled in Washington with ongoing negotiations continuing on page twelve.
The report outlines a government strategy involving treasury notes and profits taxes ahead of maturity. It mentions unregistered coupons and interest notes while noting a planned action by a liner and references large-scale debt handling. The text remains unclear on precise figures but centers on policy changes in debt refunds.
A church treasurer was jailed amid embezzlement allegations involving church funds, fake children, and a hotel meeting. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text, but authorities accuse the treasurer of illicit financial crimes and predatory conduct.
A Cleveland area court hears accusations tied to a murder involving Mrs. Teresa Brickel and her granddaughter Marian. The testimony details alleged coercion by Marian and a threat to reveal secrets if truth not told. The confessed plan reportedly targeted Daniel Inber, a wealthy publisher, with ongoing legal actions and awaited cleveland proceedings.
A fragmented obituary notes the death of GCP Head of Hert Kentucky in Washington. The report mentions his role as western campaign manager for the Republican party and notes he is survived by a widow.
Continued notice urges June 15 as the deadline for the second income tax installment. It warns taxpayers to remit payments promptly and include any balances due plus interest on past due amounts. Special tax provisions apply to certain business owners and professionals.
Senators debate a proposed 170000 man army with a 4 vote margin and 11 Republicans opposing. Economy group backs another vote as military funding and manpower figures spark clashes over future defense spending and statutory limits.
The text reports a purse theft as a woman knelt in prayer near Blair of Taffter Wy. Detectives traced a suspect named Berwimber, who fled after a bag was snatched, leading to a chase and a $50 head reward. The suspect was later apprehended and jailed.
Washington June 7 The Republican committee outlines changes to delegate representation for the next National Convention. A new chairman is expected to be Joan T Adams of Dubuque a manufacturer with an avocation The plan proposes tying the convention size to about 1 089 delegates last year to 1 410 next year and reducing southern delegates from about 130 to around seventy five The article notes debates over representation and mentions continued discussion on Page Eleven.
Barbourville Kentucky reports say White and Bailey factions clashed reigniting a long feud after a Knox County man was killed. Troops were sent to Barbourville and surrounding areas to quell outbreaks as authorities struggle with limited communications and scattered reports of arrests and renewed hostilities.
The Borah disarmament amendment faced defeat as the House sent the naval appropriation bill to conference by a 251 to 11 vote. MondellWyoming leader proposed a substitute that would place decisions in President Harding's hands, while Poindexter Hale and others limited further action.
Lawmakers press a joint resolution to provide 1.9 million dollars for flood victims in the Arkansas River region. The measure directs state agencies to coordinate with local authorities and outlines eligibility and administration amid disaster relief efforts.
A Darien truck collision victim has been identified as a woman who was riding on the truck’s vehicle. Investigators say she was crushed by water in the cab during the crash near Spring Grove Cemetery. The driver, a Newark man, remains at large as authorities pursue charges after the fatal incident on June 1 at 7:10 p.m.
The Merritt Garlick slate demanded wage reductions for meat packing workers with retroactive effect if a hearing by Judge Alsemuller confirms the plan. Packers claim ongoing losses despite past wage cuts and force eight hour shifts and overtime rules to end. In House, a battle over judge and deputy judge nominees saw Wilder and Garlick blocked by the Senate slate, with moves to reconsider and possible voluntary compromises noted, amid party maneuvering.
New York report states Germany paid another several million dollars toward reparations, credited to the Bank of England and Bank of Treas, via officials of the federal reserve bank. Total payments now near 20 million dollars with about 30.7 million left to be settled.
State plans two bond measures totaling 9 million and 2 million to cover projected two year deficits. Legislature delayed adjournment as house and senate clash over amendments to water and highway bills.
Superior court this afternoon selected A jure in the trial of Samuel Durline of Sethford charged with manslaughter in connection with the wool alcohol whiskey deaths. The proceedings adjourned until later as the first of ten cases in the case file proceeds.
The Connecticut Labor convention in Carpenters’ Local, 170 Elm Street, passed resolutions endorsing a naval appropriation bill for six submarines to keep the Lake torpedo Company plant from closing. Officers nominated include President Patrick F. O’Meara Bridgeport vice president By Breen and treasurer Alfred L. Seebe Meriden New Haven Stamford and Hartford were named for future convention sites.
A damaged OCR combines poetry lines with a New England weather forecast. It mentions partly cloudy conditions, temperature changes, and winds east of the Mississippi River. The belabored prose includes a dated forecast for Wednesday and Thursday with overcast skies and modest temperature shifts.
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