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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1921

Page

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English Unity Urged in Commons Amid Imperial Talk

In London on June 17 Sir Samuel Hoare urged Anglo-Saxon unity and urged the Imperial Conference to remove differences among British Dominions. He criticized the Anglo-Japanese alliance, called for US contact, and favored modifying treaties to ease American objections. Meanwhile US prosecutors tied gun smuggling aboard the East Side to Ireland, seeking an engineer and planning a federal probe.

London Uissdniatsad Samuel Hoare House of Commons Fodar Samuel United States Sir Samuel Commonwealths Dedredy Australia China

Admitted Theft and Deaths Taint 1935 Case in Ste Jing Ten Drums

William Wolle and truckmen pleaded guilty in supreme court to larceny of twelve drums of alcohol in December 1935 from 2 Brookla Pier. The theft fueled shipments to New England causing multiple deaths. Justice McCrate delayed sentencing, noting prosecutors claimed prompt motives in testimony. Joan Romanelli and Carmine Lizeniata linked to the case.

Willian Justice McCrate

Major General Mareh to Enter Central Leave November First

Washington June 17 Major General Peyton C Mareh will go on active service leave on November 1 as he steps down from a Central command post. Secretary Weeks confirms the transfer and notes the leave takes effect in early November.

Washington Peyton C. Mareh Central Leave Weeks Masabed

Charities Board Allocates Funds From Contingent Reserve

The Board of Apportionment lent 2500 to the Charities Department for Hillside Home provisions, part of 17400 already sent under the employment relief program. Money sourced from the contingent fund may be returned if Charities cannot repay. loans and repayments hinge on a special committee review amid heavy department burdens.

Board of Apportionment Charities Department Cites William F. Sorley Taceline Board of Education

Foreign trade problems press administration seeks progress

Washington June 17 Congress focuses on Ways and Means committee progress on the tariff bill and growing dissatisfaction with schedules. Also rising restlessness in both houses over lack of progress toward disarmament talks and commitments to large arms programs and taxes. Commerce and attorney general steer cabinet efforts to use certain public tools despite criticism.

Mark Sullivan Washington Congress Ways and Steans Committee House Senate Commerce Department Attorney General Sica Commerce Departmant

Stillman Witness Admits Living With Wife During Disputed Period

In Fougeefepsle New York on June 17 attorneys for James A. Stillman pressed to prove his claim that Gay Stillman is illegitimate. A key witness admitted that Stillman and his wife cohabited at the same home on two Sundays within the period critical to establishing the paternity of Mrs. Stillman’s 19 month old son. The day’s proceedings helped limit the testimony of osteopath Dr. Russell, who had claimed Mrs. Stillman said Fred Is Pleased Beaguets was the father.

Fougseefepsle N.Y James A. Stillman Gay Stillwan Stillman

Dawe Denies He Banned Petitions In Fire House Row

Bridgeport disputes over petition distribution in firehouses grow tense as Samuel Dawe and Commissioner Finnegan exchange statements. Secretary Joseph Masterson confirms about 600 of some 2,000 petitions have been given out, with potential policy questions about department rules and political activity.

Dr. Finnegan Samuel Dawe Fire Brand J. H. Finnegan Mit Mr. Dawe Taxpayers League Are Qoard Finnegan Dawe Daniel E. Johnson Pinnegan Joseph Masterson Bridgeport Taxpayers League Masterson Bridgeport Newt League Winnegan

Per Capita Tax Debate Cites 40 Percent Share Burden

Representative Charles Knight of Ohio argues that federal, state, and local taxes push the per capita burden to about 82 dollars for a family of four, claiming total taxes consume roughly 40 percent of average earnings. He warns the nation cannot endure such long-term strain on prosperity.

Charles Ty. Knight Pupieaa Ohio Congress Knight Innight

League Council Awaits U S Mandate Action

Geneva June 17 Associated Press mandates first asked before the thirteenth council meeting were sped through as Da Cunha announced he sent a note to the Allies urging an accord with the United States so the council may act on mandate terms at the next assembly. Ishii assumed the chair with approval from Da Cunha and Fishers of Great Britain urged early settlement for the welfare of mandate territories.

Geneva Associated Press Council of the League of Natons de ‘Gaston Cunha United States Liscount Ishii Dr. da Cunha Viscount Ishii Japan Whern Herbert A. L. Fishers Great Britain Opon Ishii Xshes

Confesses He Was One Of Two In Kaber Murder

Cleveland June 17 The roundup of suspects in the Pan Kaber murder nears completion. Salvatore Cala, named by police as one of two hired stabbers, reportedly confessed to stabbing Kaber twenty four times. Cala was arrested near Eden, stated to Buffalo police that he stabbed Kaber ten times. Judge Maurice Bernon ruled Mrs Aya C Kaber’s trial would proceed June 18, denying a defense request for a sixty day continuance to prepare insanity pleas. Prosecutor Stanton said he would seek the death penalty for all principals.

Cleveland Pan Kaber Salvatore Cala Eden Uftala Hare Dun Kaber Buffalo Cala Lhouchnile Maurice Bernon Aya C. Kaber Kaber m Dudge Bernon Mamely Ilea Francis Poulson Juden Bernon Tiday Stanton Tixy Euftate Ceolavito Moore Neas Cate Polis Aftivers aMicardtoberg 1 Bat Wateher

Farmhand Confesses Fire Kills Family in Alberta

Calgary police say J. Rutledge confessed he and his wife set fire to their farmhouse during a Tuesday quarrel, burning their four children and Mrs Rutledge to death. Rutledge, badly burned, is hospitalized and charged with murder.

Calgary Alberta Ot Rutledge Wim Sutoring

Dempsey Named in Indian Divorce Suit

PAW RUA, Obl. Tune 7 Jack Bempney, world heavyweight champion, is named as a respondent in a divorce suit filed in district court by FP. & Bonlanger, Osage Indian. The petition cites clandestine letters between Dempsey and Tack Temprey of Los Angeles and Glaimes claims letters written from Dempsey to her. Trial set for September.

Paw Rua Jack Bempney Bonlanger Bouvery Earring

Governor's signature on last hour bills debated in Hartford

Hartford officials say bills awaiting the governor's signature would be valid when signed, with three day limits debated. Attorneys differ on how the three day provision applies, but agree it would not void bills sent to the governor.

Hartford Capitol General Assembly Bridgeport Board of Assessors Arthur TF. Connor Fairfield Board of Apportionment

Warrant Issued in $180,000 Wyomissing Bank Robbery

A warrant was issued for Welter F. Shean after the Peoples Trust robbery in Wyomissing. He is believed to be in a New England state. The charge is being an accessory before the fact, with some stolen securities allegedly in his possession or offered as collateral.

Trwading Ptay Welter FL Shean People's Trust Company Wyomissing Shean New England

Brother Held Illegally as Sister Fights Guardianship

Elizabeth Brice filed in Stamford Connecticut court claiming Ada Emory had her husband Fred A Bancaire declared insane while a patient at Barnes Sanitarium. She says he is 57, in good mental condition, and that Emory obtained a Stamford court order making herself guardian of his estate. Judge George W Maxey ordered show cause why Emory’s guardianship should not be revoked.

Fred Aonaire Barnes Sanitarium Stamford Conn Elizabeth Brice Ada Emory Price Emory George Wi" Maxey Mramory

Held in New York for Milford auto theft

Two young men and a woman were held in Bridge Plaza court on bail of 2000 each after being arrested Thursday night in Smidn Lyn for theft of an automobile in Bridgeport. Detective John Kelley said the men William Richmond 23 of Jersey City and Ernest Knapp 23 of New Britain admitted stealing the car owned by George J. Smith of Main Street. The group is said to have switched Connecticut plates to New Jersey plates and were stopped in Brooklyn while trying to start the stalled engine. The woman, Sadie Devaney 22, Richmond's rumored sweetheart, joined the pair in New York.

Thursdas Smidnlyn Bridgeport Bridge Plaza John Kelley William “Raward Richmond Jersey City Ernest Knapp New Britain George J. Smith Main Streek Connecticut New Jersey Brooklyn New York Sadie Devanney Richmond

Cummings Plans Trip Abroad

Trower and Cummings Fairfield County state's attorney plans a two nation tour to South America with visits to Chile Argentina and Brazil, aiming to depart next Wednesday for business and professional purposes though trip length remains undecided.

Trower & Cummings Fairfield County South America Mr. Cummings Chil Argentina Brazi

Red Cross Home Service Aids Ex Soldiers In Bridgeport

Red Cross Home Service in Bridgeport handles over 609 cases this month aiding ex soldiers and disabled veterans with claims for government benefits. The chapter assists with compensation medical, vocational training, and family needs. Veterans provide affidavits linking disability to war service and eligibility for relief.

RED Cross Home Service Bridgeport Bridevort Hridgweport Surprisiie

Prohibition Reform Plan Aims at Centralized Enforcement

Washington June 17 Prohibition officials propose a reorganized federal enforcement system. The plan seeks abolition of state supervisors, creation of state directors, and a centralized authority to reduce friction and improve enforcement under the Volstead Act. Senator Watson's committee reviews the program with Haynes and Commissioner Blair supporting tighter control and cost savings.

Washington Probhes Bidou Conan Haynes Prirose Aia Watson Tiediana Senate Finance Haynes Blair Bureau of Internal Fed

Weather forecast and strange verse mix

Weather section notes cloudy conditions and a Sunday fair spell with moderate temperatures. It reports a disturbance near the Caribbean, moving northwest, with high pressure over the lower Mississippi and east Gulf states. Showers occurred in northern states. outlook shows no material change in temperature across the region.

Caribbean Sea Mississippi East Gulf States Florida Pacific Coast States Sanrdauy Sundaet Misissippi

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