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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

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Sims Denied Speech By Return Cable Sparks Navy Rift

Rear Admiral William Sims refused to speak after receiving a return cable from Secretary Denby asserting shock at published extracts of his London speech to the English speaking union. Denby demanded acknowledgment or denial while the White House remained silent. Senator McCormick pressed Harding to decide whether Denby would be held to account for the remarks and the Navy’s stance on the alleged quotes.

London Tyne Associated Press William S. Sims Jone Sims Imaneisav Bish Iin Denby Sims White House Medill Tee Sua Potlee United States Ormeck Whi House Harding Ilinois Ito Wy Department Tarding Adasin Wes Danoy Douotless Tere Denky Avar

State Police Hunt Greybeard in Litchfield Hills Murder

Norfolk Conn June 8 State police probe the murder of dairy farmer Joseph M Parsons shot in his farmhouse bed in Litchfield Hills Miss Marty Parsons sister with facial bullet wounds provided the only tangible clue. A neighbor found the body and the injured sister after the shooting and a revolver and flashlight were reported at the scene. The continuar page two.

Greybeard Litchfield Hills Joseph M. Parsons Parsons Norfolk Conn Iitchfield Hill Sun Norfolk Marty Darsong Seine Predar Riggs Hous Miss Parsons Sid Miles Parsons Drothers House

Tax Office Abolishing Bill Faces Governor Action

Hartford reports indicate Governor will sign the proposal to abolish the tax office and replace it with a four member board of loree assessors. Tax Commissioner Turner and Mayor Turner urged a veto but sources say action soon may move to approve the reform. The working force of the tax office is said to remain undisturbed during the transition.

Board of Loree Arcint James Turner Wyon Take Pestere Vernor Board of Assessors

Senate votes to fund army at 170000 strength

The Senate approved the army appropriation bill by four votes, carrying 334 million dollars for an army not less than 150000 and up to 170000 men. Republicans split, 36 to 2 in favor of the higher figure, while 23 Democrats backed the measure with a conference needed to resolve Senate House differences. The House previously cut about 14 million from the Senate total and will confer.

Washington Senate Reariny Audget Louse Differnness House Mecra Flatchrg Digi Bott Carolin Germany France Belgium Wedstworth Vention

Harvard oarsman saves boy from drowning incident

A Harvard oarsman pulled a struggling boy from the river late today. The rescuer, unnamed, acted swiftly as the boy had been swimming and faced peril, with witnesses noting the help prevented a tragedy.

Harvard Oarsman Ant Tfarvard Harvard Tuc Wisler

Babe Ruth Mixes On Newberry Case In Senate Inquiry

In Washington a Senate inquiry into the Newberry case unfolds with testimonies about campaign expenditures and family ties as John S Newberry testifies of bank accounts arranged through an agent. Henry B Joy appears as a witness but health issues threaten his participation. the panel weighs arranging medical evidence and the scope of the inquiry while Babe Ruth serves time for speeding and returns to the Polo Grounds after a six hour traffic court penalty.

Washington, Inc Senate Wilvenry Ford Truman H. New Verry Michigan John S Newber Henry B. Joy Detroit Alfred Lacking Ford Jay Lucking Své Spencer Eneking Watson Enberry Paign Arverth Newobert Kucking New York Babe ‘Ruth Babe Cleveland Riverside Drive Pola McGeehan Chas

Predict Highest Tariff in History Under New Bill

A partisan debate centers on a proposed tariff bill expected to set records in history. Republicans face opposition as Ways and Means proposals face constitutional concerns and timing disputes. Speaker statements and North Dakota’s M Young are noted as key voices amid uncertainty about rates and implementation.

Frearea M. Young North Dakota Congress Dary

Untermyer Gains Point After Tilt With F F Dryden

New York reports show Jung Lucuiel Untermyer chief counsel for the Lockwood commission and partner at Prudential Life Assurance and the Midelty Triton Trust, voicing dissatisfaction with how cases were handled. He noted aggressive jury attitudes and questioned holdings placed in trust for the Dryden family. Dryden admitted Prudential owned about 6000 shares of bank stock, which Untermyer believed violated New York law though Dryden argued legality under New Jersey incorporation. The Federation Trust and Union National Bank, tied to the Dryden family, remained depositaries after consolidation.

New York Jung Lucuiel Untermyer Lockwood Commuins Prudential Life Assurance Company Midelty Triton Trust Company Newark Conrta Prident'al Wryden Prudential Union National Bank, Institutiona Dryden Deposithlea Deyden

Woman Accused Of Slaying Husband Attempts Death

Catherine Raber, charged with complicity in the murder of her husband, attempted suicide by self harm while under guard in a New Jersey jail. Authorities delayed extradition proceedings as her wounds were treated. a prior bloodiest incident described amid the custody.

Atarion Woia Jenner Isher Timmetrou Dacia Ab Dled Attarape Kalior Ty Washington Teighta Couee Alian Trobe

Round Up of 14 Alleged Liquor Law Violators

A roundup of 14 alleged liquor law violators was conducted today by Denary Sheriff Mrawake Utl linghast and County Depective W. J. Jackson. Working on videos obtained by the state police, officers arrested 14 individuals on charges including underage drinking and public intoxication. Some were released on bonds and ordered to appear before the Peace Mathewron.

Mrawake W. J. Jackson Tueatica

Seapool Heads To Port If Bulkheads Hold

Reports say the steamship Ingleby, near a key bulkhead breach, remains afloat and may reach port if weather holds. Crews expect a noon to afternoon window as water worsened in fore compartments and plates were strained, with hull damage noted amid salvage efforts by the Sea.

Ingleby Dahn Pool SUNY

Wild Scenes Over Polish Prisoners Among Germans

A report from the Pacific Front notes German forces repelling Polish prisoners and rough treatment by Bavarian guards as 1,700 prisoners were moved into towns and barracks. The chaotic scenes sparked alarm in local villages near Birnie. The dispatch also mentions a separate note on wartime food convoy operations approved by President Mardinx.

Loxdon Upper Silesia Pacls Atrott Lomart Birnie Rossuberg Ar el

Lake to Rule on Judgeships Amid Deadlock

Rumors swirl as Governor Lake moves to fill judge and prosecutor posts after Senate and House stalled on Merritt Garlick Wilder nominations. Speculation ranges from reappointing Bartlett and Wilder to appointing outsiders, with possible deputy roles and a reappointment for DeLaney. Lake expected to announce in coming days.

Senate House Merritt Garlick Wilder Governor Lake Bartlett Bridgeport Garrick DeLaney Richard S. Swain Lake

Mayor Announces Two Appointments to Committees

Mayor announces two appointments to the paving and sewer commission to four year terms starting June 18. William Horace Day and Trev Thomas F. Slooney named. other members and term expirations listed. Also notes a $300,000 unemployed-focused note issue and mayoral review. continuation on Page Two.

Mayer Wilson Hey William Horace Day John Holt Paving and Sewer Commission Prapa Shnambe John Reilly Wesley L. Malon Dwight J Wheeler David Ewer Honey J. Clampett Rao Bridgeport Senate House Meyer Wilson Senstor DeLaney Senstor DeLaney. Copunitiey Nanci Phange Waller Lashar George Jjames Matthey EH Rogers George J. Warren Chiat Justice Wheeler James Niniil Horace Day DeLaner Hartford Charities Department Osin Finsoce Deine

German general Von Hoefer agrees to Allied terms

June and General Vor f Moefer, head of German defense in upper Silesia, formally pledged to the Allies that his troops would withdraw from the Annaberg sector after insurgent attacks. The move follows Allied ultimatum issued Sunday threatening withdrawal of German forces in the industrial area of upper Silesia.

von Hoefer FARIS Vorf Moefer Upper Silesia Annanberg Berlin Sun Lust

O'Meara Re-Elected Federation President in Hartford

At the 36th annual convention held at 170 Sim Street the federation re-elected Latrick F. P. O’Meara of New Haven to a fourth term after a 110 vote count. Other officers and a Stamford choice for next meeting place were noted, Stamford leading with 88 votes and Hartford and New Haven trailing.

Thod. Berean, Jr Bridgeport Toda Carpenters and Miners Ww Haven C. J. More United Writers Danbury Thomas Brennan Metal Polishers Ant Buffers Norwich Troh Geaney Wumbers Stearnfitters Hartford George Chandler Carpenters and Joiners Greenwich Yoten Breen Pilently Kra_ Ak Ornburn Mew Flaven Wwumder Frederick L. Neebe Mrpographical Tinton Meridwnt Stamfowd New Haven Stanford E Hartford Stamford Tate Prietua

Uniform charter debate marks busier Connecticut session

Hartford reports the 1991 General Assembly nearing adjournment with nearly three hundred bills still in play. Governor Lak later notes the time limits constrain engrossment. many measures carry large financial burdens and depend on executive action to determine their fate.

Hartford Conn Lak Finn

Weather Forecast and Almanac Slice from Old New England Page

Fragmentary weather notice notes a change in temperature and unsettled conditions with possible thunder showers, mostly east of the Mississippi and New England. It lists temperatures observed at various stations and mentions a mid-Atlantic and Atlantic states pattern with light overall changes over two days.

New England Eselands Ct York Partir Mississippi River Atlantic States Sandy Hook New Weather Bureau Bar Tom Wer Atlantis Block Island Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Hatteras Ki Cheana Norfolk Northfield Pittsburgh Parliand

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tagkass Navy Senator McCormick Secretary and Harding Navy Department Sk Men Board of Gonnor James A. Turner Working Force Safe Babe” Ruth Newberry Polo Grounds H. B. Joy Riverside Committee America Ways and Means Committee Ammltten Untermyer F. F. Dryden Insurance Chief Waitington Fine Ceneress Linterada Mardinx W. H. Day T. J Mooney Steps Safeguard Funds Recreation Board O’meara Federation Breen Earors Hell Flouse Pally Almanac Park Middlebrook Almanac Tlaht
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