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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1921

Page

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U S Must Trust European Buyers Or Lose Markets

Former Secretary of Commerce William C Redfield urged faith in foreign buyers at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He warned America must extend credit and patience to European merchants to avoid a severe economic backwardness, noting roughly 15 billion dollars owed by foreign debtors and comparing U S policy with Britain's trade financing. He emphasized interdependence of nations and predicted economic law will enforce it.

Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Chit Redfield

German War Crime Trial Sentences Spark German Discontent

London reports quote Sir Ernest Pollock saying no statement yet on Leipzig trials. He notes a military reaction to a ten month sentence given to a German sergeant for mistreating British prisoners at Herne camp, with efforts to arrest the accused.

London Germany Lst Bir Famesi Mnary Serzvant Heyne Herne Westphalia

Fifty Feet Boundary Dispute Plagues Fairfield Beach Residents

Fairfield Beach residents sing of a land dispute after FT B Walls buys about 20 percent of the Samuel Wheeler estate. A fence line near John Breen's property shifts toward Breen’s side, sparking questions over where property lines end and who owns fifty feet of land along the coast. The extra land may affect nearby businesses and residences including the Idle Hour Bathhouse and the Smith and Tomlin restaurant, with residents unsure how disputes will be resolved.

Tairfleid Beach Regent Ansieldors FT. B. Walls Samuel Wheeler John Breen Idle Hour Green Nelandor Witerler Stee Smith and Tomlin Lt Breen Fiy Tech O¢ Wheeler Breen Smith Tomlinson St Maryy Lally Cusztiomed

Kaher murder mystery and burial call to spirits

In a busy sequence the Kaher murder case unfolds with claims of a murder plot involving Mrs. Raber and a fortune teller. The scene shifts to Indianapolis where Dr. Frederick W. Galbraith’s body is returned to Cincinnati for funeral services after a fatal automobile crash. National American Legion officials and others react with condolences as officials plan next steps and regional leadership changes.

Kaher Lakewveni Usher Cuyahoga County Samdusty Efiwird Stanton Pattoe Frenk W. Smith Eweara Irs iKaber Sher Indianapoles Ind Dunni American Legion Frrevick W. Galbraith Ag Paturéeau Crale Milton. Foremay Gesiun Iinois Henry I. Ryan Americaniso Wardog Cincinnati Kansas City

Shipping board to have new life under Lasker

Washington June 4 1921 Albert Ed Lasker of Chicago chosen to head the shipping board signaling a shift to a merchandising oriented policy The board would aim to dispose of excess American production beyond domestic needs Lasker known for advertising leads in distribution and owns products with wide national reach His leadership promises broader aims than ship management Continued on page sixteen.

Mark Stindivan Washington Albert ED. Lasker Chicago The Shipping Board Lasker Shi Board Dia Sarblus Mr. Lasker Mire Lasker Lacker

Galbraith warns against disarmament in last statement

In Indianapolis Colonel Galbraith head of the American Legion warned against unilateral disarmament. He urged that peace and disarmament come only with worldwide agreement and simultaneous steps by other powers, arguing disarmament by the United States alone would be foolish and dangerous. The remarks emphasize the Legion's firm opposition to unilateral disarmament.

New York Galbreith American Legion Kilisa Indianapolis Gabraith United States Colanm Galbraita Jse Americain Legion Américan Legion

War Secretary to Investigate AR Service Row

Secretary Weeks to personally probe Army Air Service tensions between Major General A T Mencher and Brigadier General William Mitchell. The move follows public disagreement over assignments and aims to calm a divided leadership as the service eyes unity and reform.

WAR Secretary Washington A. T. Mencher William Mitchell Tweeke Mitchell Veel Mencher Weeks Wir le Siso Onc Investi Nn Wweka

City Seeks Property on Water Street to Widen Road

City seeks January 2 acquisition of parcels on Water Street between Golden Hill and Old Streets for 107 900 dollars to widen Water Street. Rentals total 42 60 monthly from Meklroy building and Connecticut Company property while one building nets 125 dollars monthly via Austin Nichols lease.

Water Street Golden Hill Old Streets Meklroy Connecticut City Savings Bank New York Gaven Wartford McHiroy Pbuilding Austin-Nichols Company Aldy Connecticut Company

School Grants Nullified by Board Action

Frartfort report notes state school grants canceled after Legislature failed to budget them, with an amendment requiring 223000 dollars for education items. State Board of Education says additional appropriation needed to cover allowances and reallocate town subsidies, echoing a two year prior funding lapse.

Singer Co. Head Made Baronet by King George

Degas Alexander head of the Singer Manufacturing Company in New York has been made a baronet by King George. Family at Palmer's Fill near Stamford decline to comment. Telegraph reports say Alexander formerly resided in Canada and has not renounced British citizenship. The honor, linked to wartime service and allied collaboration, honors the company for supplying plants to the Allies. Alexander’s New York address is 4 West 7th Street.

Degas Alexander Singer Alanufacturing Company New York City King George of England Palmer's Fill Stamford Alexander Alexander Homestead Iexander Miss Alexander King George Eadle Lordo Canada Uae Alexander Revidence Weat

Greek Offensive Against Turkish Troops Planned

Constantinople reports a Greek offensive planned for week’s end with both sides confident of victory. Turkish leaders say they are not alarmed and invite Greeks to advance while British aid to Greeks is debated.

Constantinople Benga Smyrna Tha ‘Mack Sea Tirkish Mski-fhehr Sarahissar Hhe Shen

Steamer Charlot Sinks After Iceberg Collision

The American freighter Charlot struck an iceberg off the New Foundland coast and asked nearby vessels to stand by as water flooded the deck. Seapool, another ship with iceberg damage, reported Charlot’s distress and that Charlot might sink. Seapool reached port with damaged bow but intact cargo and crew to be picked up by nearby ships. Washington reports extra drift ice in the north Atlantic, with patrols along the ice edge by cutters Seneca and Yamacraw under an international agreement.

Seapool Atlantic U. S. Hydrographic Service St. Johns Chariot New‘Foundlard Lave Berg Seqpoeds Coir Washington Associated Press North Atlantic Yang Titanic Ste Ary Carding Lloyd Grandier Navy Seneca

Equitable Officers Skirt Data In New York Rent Probe

Testimony before the Lockwood Legislative committee reveals sweeping rent hikes in Manhattan offices from 1929 to 1924 and alleges illegality by building interests. Samuel Untermyer accuses Equitable of contempt as George Mortimer pledges data and cooperation while federal authorities may pursue probes.

Wey York Riper West Aimee Lockwood Legislative Committee Samuel Untermyer My. Untermyer Daugherty Tintermych Ler George T. Mortimer Bauitable Building Office Corporation Equitable Cenetra

Woman’s Prospect Street burglary nets 700 in goods

A theft reported to police yesterday details $700 in clothing and jewelry taken from Mrs. Walth Nagy’s home at Prospect Street and Myrtle Avenue. Burglars entered through a window and stole a large quantity of women’s wear and jewelry, including two diamond rings and a gold bracelet.

Walth Nagy Prospect Street Myrtle Avenue Alan Laxen

Greek Fleet Bombards Herakles on the Black Sea

An Athens telegram reports the Greek fleet bombarded the vessel Herakles on the Black Sea. The incident caused great excitement in Corshe by the attack in the region.

Herakles Black Sea London Athens Corse Hse

Fire at Bissell Varnish factory quickly extinguished

A fire broke out shortly after midnight in a paint barrel at the Bissell Varnish Company plant on Mountain Grove Street. Firemen arrived fast and controlled the blaze with minimal damage and only slight losses reported.

Bissell Varnish Company Mountain Grove Street

Businessmen urged to voice views on federal taxes

The United States Chamber of Commerce has mailed ballots to over 1,490 business groups seeking opinions on new forms of taxation. Local chambers may bring the matter to their boards, aiming to shape the national chamber stance on replacing excess profits taxes and excises with substitutes such as sales taxes. The referendum expands on last winter’s questions, seeking opinions on three tax forms and potential revenue implications, with focus on repealing war excise taxes and replacing lost revenue.

U. S. Chamber of Commerce Lty Washington Aid Tled States Chamber of Commercs Board of Directors National Chamber Atlantic City

Congress orders aid inquiry of admiral speech

Washington reports a Senate resolution orders a thorough investigation into alleged remarks by Rear Admiral Sims. The House seeks inquiry as well. Senators condemn the London speech as grave, urging dismissal or discipline if quotes are confirmed. Pat Harrison introduces the resolution, praised by Senate leaders as essential.

Washington Oassil Nil Sims United States Navy Jackass” Speseh London Congress Senate Naval Affairace Admirel Sims House Ryan Mary Ate Naval Committee Dors Mir. Ryan Harrison Pat Harrison Mississippi Peter Wadsworth York Denbys Bardson Navy Ming Admiral Sims Anot S Department

Fragmented Domestic Scene and Erratic Weather Notice

A damaged OCR fragment depicts a deserted kitchen, cobwebbed parlor, and forlorn home interior while a weather forecast column from 1922 notes partly cloudy conditions, light winds, and modest temperature readings across New England and adjacent regions. The piece blends domestic desolation with a marginal weather update from the era.

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