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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1921

Page

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Trolleymen Pay to Be Arbitrated and New Fight Move

A new attempt to bar the Dempsey Carpentier fight fails as an injunction thwarted. Toohey says arbitration will cover all disputed issues and select a three member board. Wage cuts working conditions and other matters will go to the arbitration panel to form a new working agreement between union and Connecticut company. Newark action seeks to indict Tex Rickard and others in a civil suit to block the bout with Dempsey and Carpentier.

Trolleymoen'a Connecticut Gina Deen Union John Toohey Ince Union iBtr Tether Wune Toohey Mame Mill Chase Arbitration Board Connecticut Company Frank L. Kibling Bridgeport Vines J. B. Potter Newark N. J New Jersey Garvan Jersey City Herbert Clark Gilson International Reform Area

New Republican House Members Demand Action

Eleven first term Republicans urged colleagues to attend a conference to plan how new members can gain influence in House proceedings. Representative Ausman of York said the gathering aims to improve cooperation between old and new members, not revolt, as about a hundred new Republicans seek greater impact after months of inaction.

Washington Ausorge Ot York Congress Ny Trr Eerse Hitchcock Flood House Porter Knox

De Valera Resists Quick Peace Conference Reply

Dublin June 28 Associated Press Emmmon De Valera Irish Republican leader is not yet ready to commit to Lloyd George invitation for an Irish settlement conference He states unity of Ireland is essential to any lasting peace and will consult principal representatives before replying further The Irish Bulletin publishes his reply to the British premier with emphasis on unity as a prerequisite.

DE Valera Lloyd-George Ulster London Dublin Associated Press Eemonn de Valera Lloyd George Ireland Irish Bulletin Dai Hireann Islands

Sinn Fein Party Ignores Opening of Parliament in Dublin

June 28 Associated Press reports the opening of Parliament in Dublin was a purely formal act to satisfy Home Rule conditions. Lord Chief Justice Moloney and Charles O'Connor read the proclamation summoning the assembly as only a few members attended, including imperial senators and others.

Dublin Associated Press Moloney Charles O'Connor Rolls Imperial Senate My College

St Vincent's Alumni Aid Nurses Relief Fund Dinner

St Vincent's Hospital training school alumni held a dinner at Zoe Stratfield last evening to honor 17 graduates. The event included a business meeting, election of officers, and a plan for each member to donate one day's pay to the Nurses Relief Fund by July 27. About 110 members attended. solos were sung by Julia DeLaney and Mary Sullivan.

ST. Vincent’s Stratfield Miss Mary O’kane Vincent Hospital Trainin School Association Zoe Stratield Nree Offeets Macy Okbre FR. N Julian Moran Aaron R. N Josephine Sullwam R. 2 Presient Elsie Rev. KR. X Aloina Miontena R. M Margaret E Amusricni Nurses Association Lowise Tivwolt BR. Fld Danbury Mary i Schwalm Manesun St Bridgeport Alice O'Connell East Pelauil St. Torrington May Hoverts Cherry St. Naluigatuck Mary Miesowna Sound Beach Helen Brazil a.Andrew East Main St Waterbury Barbara Lebowich

Artist Wins Prize In Nick of Time

New York reports that artist Frank Schwartz, recently out of the army’s camouflage section, faced eviction while painting in Greenwich Village. A letter arrived announcing his painting Heroism won the Prix de Rome with a three year Rome fellowship to follow, securing his future.

New York Frank Schwartz Army San Greenwich Village American Academy Rome

British miners gain 37 million subsidy share in profits

A government subsidy of 10 million pounds will back a new eighteen month wage and profit sharing plan for British miners. The agreement creates national and district boards to regulate a 20 percent wage rise above prewar levels plus a share of profits, replacing terms miners recently rejected. The move aims to cushion three months of wage cuts and restore industrial relations amid reduced coal exports.

London Associated Pressi Tne House of Commons Lloyd Gearze

Rousing Welcome for Captain R G Woodside Visit

Captain Robert G Woodside, veteran of foreign wars and hero of the World wars, received a rousing welcome from a visiting crowd. He arrived at 4 30 yesterday and departed amid cheers as he left the city, the crowd showing loud appreciation.

Robert G. Woodside Rinoghiel Ani Otsinder Marne Crbrary

Ex-con Karl Sohr Linked to New York Legislative Probe

Karl Sohr a former Sing Sing convict tied to police records and a Meyer Legislative committee probe in New York City. He began criminal work in Bridgeport in 1918, served two years at Wethersfield, and was later used as a subpoena server before being discharged after his prison record surfaced.

Karl Sohr Sing Sing Tesela Meyer Legislative Committee New York City Bridgeport Wethersfield Prison O'Malley New York Chers Bohr

Japanese Diet Members Gall At White House Visit

The Japanese Diet delegation led by Baron Shidehara was received by President Harding and Secretary Hughes at the White House. They toured the mansion, laid a wreath at Mount Vernon, then dined with the Japanese ambassador and about 30 Congress members. They will depart for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh tomorrow.

Washington Baron Shidehara White House Harding Hughes Hye Mount Vernon Congress Japan Orient Philadelphia Pleesburgh

R R Stowe Retired Lumber Dealer Dead

R R Stowe a retired lumber dealer aged about 74 years died yesterday at his home 74 Jackson avenue He had retired from business ten years ago The survivor includes his widow one daughter Mrs Bila Fy Blackman Morris and four sons William B Stowe Mortimer D B Stowe Frederick G Stowe and Patrolman Herbert Stowe Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the local church with burial at Stevenson cemetery

Reuben R. Stowe Yestern Jackson Aven Mr. Stowe Wiliam Stowe J. Stowe Hridgewert Bila Fy Blackman Morris William B. Stown Mortimer DB. Stowe Predorick G. Stowe Patrolnap Herbert Toowe Ar Aclank Stevenson

Separate Peace Pacts With Germany and Austria

Washington reports no clear leadership change in the Senate amid Borah's disarmament push. Borah introduced the proposal last December, it passed the Senate with 74 votes and no yeas against. The House offered a more modest alternative, now in conference, with a final decision expected this week.

R R Rules Stay In Effect During Federal Control

Chicago June 24 All rules under national agreements in effect during federal control of the railroads that are not modified by local conferences or substitutes remain in force. The Railroad Labor Board ruled overtime above established hours must be paid at pro rata rates, effectively paying ten hours at the eight hour rate unless overtime rates have been previously agreed.

Chicago Railroad Tabor Board

Army Bill Needs Modification Says President

President Harding is likely to sign the army appropriation bill reducing the standing army to 150000 but will urge Congress to modify provisions at the next session. A White House suggestion to the war department led to a conference with Weeks Gillet Mandel Speaker Green Vermont Borah and others where Borah proposed personnel cuts drawing the president’s careful attention to the clause.

Washington Harding Congress White House War Department Weeks Gillet Republtcam Mandel Ote Greens Vermont House Military Committee Borah Repub Thaho

Ten Gallon Still Found In Tenement Raid

Police raid on a five family tenement at 177 Arruce Street uncovered a homemade copper still and mash. Owner Alex Buday was arrested and held on $200 bail after officers with Sergeant Joseph Corgana and officers Auger and Foscer seized two wharrels of mash and several gallons of what was described as genuine moonshine. A truck was chartered to transport the still to police headquarters.

Arruce Street Alex Budaay Che “Edn Aix Galvins Joseph Corgana Folicamen Auger Foscer

New York Aldermen Stage Fifth Battle

Vice Chairmen William P. Kenneally and Bruce M. Falconer clashed during a New York aldermen session. The dispute over a ruling led to a scuffle with blows, desks jolted, and sergeant-at-arms separating the combatants after a sustained argument.

New York Wiliam P. Kenneally Board of Aldermen Bruce M. Falconer Falconer Kenneally Onair

First Step Toward Making of First U S Budget

Washington June 58 The first step toward creating a federal budget will occur tomorrow at what may be the first meeting of its kind in American history a conference of all executive and administrative officials of the government. District Dawes of the budget prepared a statement outlining the director's views on the machinery and coordination needed for a successful budget system. President Harding is expected to preside and associates say he has begun gathering loose ends to announce that the budget will cap spending at its current level once in place. A system of rewards and punishments will urge accurate estimates. The results will be presented to the President for action.

Washington Dawes Harding

Burning Schooner Sighting Off New York Coast

Ward Line steamer Mexico reported spotting a burning schooner at 1 P.M. Sunday in lat 28 07, long TF. After approaching and firing several shots, Captain Jones could not detect life as the vessel burned to the waterline, leaving no clues to identify it.

York Ward Line Mexico Havana Jones

State Trooper Killed Near Matewan Williamson WV

A state trooper William McMillion died in Williamson hospital from a bullet wound suffered during a shootout between Matewan and Lyon West Virginia. Three other state policemen were fired upon by unknown assailants while investigating reported trouble in the Williamson coal fields, per Captain J. Ry Brockus.

Democrats to Fight Pact on End of War in Both Chambers

Washington June 28 The House and Senate Republican conferees reach a compromise to end the war with Germany and Austria. The plan declares war at an end and preserves American property, with Democratic leaders opposing the report. Conferees aim to send the measure to President Harding by Friday for his signature before the Fourth of July.

Congress Washington Sena House Harding Germany Austria Senate Hi House House Chapman Porter House Foreign Knox United States of America

House Debates Borah Proposal on Naval Budget

The House spent the day on the conference report for the naval appropriation bill. It did not pass the Borah disarmament amendment but may take it up tomorrow. House members debated aviation funding and approved 4.423 million for new aircraft instead of the 6.124 million authorized by the Senate.

Washington House Riport Senate

Milburns goal wins for Yankee poloists in Britain

In Hurlingham England on June 28 Devereux Milburn captain of the American Meadowbrook polo team scored the decisive goal in a 7 to 3 victory over the British Woodpeckers. The Americans included Milburn Watson Webb Strawbridge and Studdart among others while the Woodpeckers featured Lt Colonel Mellvill Ashton Lord Dalmeny and Major Harrison in a tournament for the champion cup with eight teams.

Huruingham England Associated Presa Devereux Milburn Meadowbrook Woodpeckers Wondpeckers Louis Studdart Watson Webb Robert Strawbridge Milburn T. P. Mellvill

Anglo Japanese Alliance Conference Update

London on June 28 reports the imperial foreign secretary, Loral Curgon, explaining the Anglo Japanese alliance and saying no tilt toward either side. He aims to provide facts for a full understanding of the position without bias.

London Tre Loral Curgon Todas

Aviators Delayed In Coast to Coast Tri

Al Paso Texas June 1 Aviators David R Davis and the Sniinger whose nonstop flight from Riverside California to New York was halted here late yesterday when engine trouble forced them to land were unable to continue a journey today A3 wing and a tail piece of machine were damaged last night in a wind storm that same area time over and the start probably will be delayed until tomorrow

AL Paso Texas David R. Davis Sniinger Riverside Cal New York Land

Prohibition Debate Highlights Louisiana Senator Broussard Critique

Louisiana Senator Broussard denounced the Willis Campbell bill as a forerunner of the Volstead act and urged an amendment to permit beer production and sale. He argued Prohibition creates unrest while a House draft awaits judiciary action and a subcommittee prepares a path to presidential decision.

Washington Senate Broussard Louisiana Willis-Campbell House Judiciary Committee Somorrow Seter Sterling South Dakota

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Contesticut Company International Reform Bureau Eutor Carmen State of New Jersey Gilson Gillivan Hudson County Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Jack Kear Jennges Carpentier François Descarps Republican House Sinn Fein Lloyd-George Telis Grant R. G. Woodside N.Y Karl Lohr Meyer Committee Rising Sun Empire R. R. Stowe Mark Sullivan Horah Senator Borah Wilson Ziset Miller Labor Board U. S Matewan Lemocret Renferess Alltchcosk Nebraska Fiood Virginia Britain
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