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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
5
Fragmentary notes describe Mount Waisleale on Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands with references to its inland location and prevailing winds. The text mentions extreme rainfall figures of 590 inches during thirteen winds, but details are unclear and multiple terms appear garbled.
Hordes of ants up from mud tubes threaten the $10,000 exchange building at the stock yards in Wichita. Australian or South American ants drive in armies, tunneling to the second floor. An attempt with fly paper failed as the insects built a dirt bridge. officials plan insulation and blocking return to ground to exterminate the infestation.
Tokyo editorials argue for a Japanese American conference on disarmament tied to U S policy adjustments in the Pacific. They say Washington must recognize Japan’s right to develop in Siberia China and the South Seas while resisting American fortifications from Hawaii to Guam and contest over Yap.
A receiver has been named by Judge Banks of the Superior Court for the Handajis Lunch System with restaurants in this city. The firm formerly operated in Waterbury Hartford and Springfield but those locations were sold, leaving only the local outlets. Venue June.
Merchan Davis R of this city widely known in the trade died last night. He was an honorary 33d degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts labeled Dempsey a big bum and urged delaying the Dempsey Carpentier bout until a veterans bonus is funded. He argued millions spent on the fight should instead support soldiers and cited Wall Street and steel magnates as opponents to the bonus.
A Senate sub committee completed a revised soldiers bonus bill retaining the five fold American Legion plan including cash bonus adjusted service certificates loans and deferments. It aligns with the McCumber bill and heads to the Senate finance committee with payments limited to lower grade officers.
Mexico increases its petroleum export tax under a decree cited by President Obregon. The measure, starting July 1, aims to raise more than 46 million pesos annually, with funds benefiting government finances as Mexico seeks greater revenue from foreign trade. The decree justifies the move by economic conditions and aligns with other recent tax steps.
Rev chael Kearney from Rose's church transfers to Burah in Bridgenorr to assume duties and begin ties tomorrow. He comes here from St. John's church Middletown, with duties in WHauga sans Herve og on.
The Knights Templar plan a parade in Hartford to review the organization’s commanderies in Connecticut. The grand commander will oversee the state event marking many years since the last parade. Britain is described as the leading meat-eating nation in the world in the article.
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