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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
2
Municipal Investigator Thomas R. Lill released a two part report alleging mismatches in city finances and calling for improved bookkeeping. He contends the auditor's last annual statement omitted city assets, suggesting a false surplus and urging full asset disclosure.
Millan Chernot, 16, driver in the death of Carmine Fran, on Kossuth street, tells coroner I J Phelan his horn sounded for half a block before the collision and he was traveling under 10 mph. He says the horn is defective and sticks, causing continuous blowing. He allegedly did not repair it until after the accident.
Deputy Judge Garlick would appoint assistants as needed while Governor Lake names a long term replacement. Deputy Judge Frank L. Filder was ill and confined at home yesterday. The governor planned to reappoint Acting Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney to cover the emergency, with Albert J. Merritt considered for the new Acting Prosecution post.
President Hardine addresses a mixed gathering of Major-Generals and admirals and civilians, urging disciplined public economy. He emphasizes the director's role as the executive’s eyes and card, not the fingers, and calls for formation and clear information to aid the President and Congress.
Seven arrests were made in the Fourth Precinct after a disorderly disturbance on Columbus and Grand Street. Those held on breach of the peace charges were to be brought before a reading this morning. Names listed include Rose Mastris Adena Fostbell Erma T Picciol Chroie Dothe Franco Trla John Pierrantone and Joseph Pierantone.
Albert Gler of Wallingford was arrested after an accident case involving reckless driving. He had no driver’s license and bail was set at $100. Victor Hansen of Ferntelud was held for riding a motorcycle recklessly, bail set at $50.
Milford police cited two speed violators during a crackdown on reckless driving along the turnpike and town streets. Charles White of New York and Hermon Edelman of Pittsburgh faced payments bonds. White surrendered after a two mile chase, Edelman released on bond for July 4 appearance.
President Harding signals disarmament as a world issue requiring broad congressional support. He stresses the need for a favorable congressional attitude over the form of expression, noting administrative inquiries into foreign opinions and future coordination with both houses. The executive will consider any expression by Congress as guidance for policy.
The Loyalty Lodge No. S87 held a meeting at the G A R hall on 125 Main Street followed by an entertainment with refreshments and dancing. Key officers attended and George Greensmin led a program including songs and a miss Rosenbush recitation. An outing to Waldron Cedar Grove in Stratfeild is scheduled for July 24, hosted by Loyalty Lodge No 3810 G FB. All IOOF lodges in the city are invited.
Hancvld Smith, 27, arrested at 440 Lastley Avenue on charges of abandoning wife and children. He allegedly disappeared from his home at Beaver Dam, North Carolina, leaving the family without support.
A historic tariff measure outlines wide rate hikes and exemptions across textiles, foods, and manufactured goods. Underwood duties set per pound or per item with ad valorem percentages. wool, textiles, blankets, knitwear, clothing, and many imported products face varied duties, with free provisions for certain agricultural and raw materials. The proposal details ad valorem rates up to around 35 percent and specific per unit charges, aiming to restructure tariff income and industry protection.
Aldermen discuss $209,010 short term relief funds for the unemployed and seek a say in how tag funds are distributed. A special committee may push a daily wage of 2 dollars to aid the most workers, with the city aiming for 40 to 46 cents an hour for emergency labor on parks and bridges. The session also considers aldermanic vacancies in the fifth and eleventh districts, with Archibald B. Smith and Frederick Walker favored.
Stillman declines to answer citing constitutional privilege, a moment described as revealing of his approach on the stand. The article details covert entry into a building at eight in the morning, a banker awaiting testimony, and a staged-feeling sequence involving a janitor guided ascent to an upper level with counsel Cornelius Sullivan beside him.
The document outlines national prohibition duties on spirits wines and liquors with specific per gallon rates. It lists Underwood rates for champagne ale porter mineral waters and a Free List of numerous items including agricultural implements bibles binding twine and typewriters. The text remains a fragmented reference to tariff categories and exemptions with numerous misprints and omissions.
The 56th Regiment seeks to form an alumni association, with Battery D of Stamford already organized. Plans include gathering rosters from Colonel Morris B. Payne and notifying all regiment members. Next meeting set for May 11. recruitment from Battery B and F of the Gath regiment urged for July 11.
An effort to stop the Dempsey Carpentier bout involved accusations that principals and promoters conspired to pervert boxing law and violate anti prizefighting statutes. F C I Gilson urged witnesses for grand jury testimony while Assistant Prosecutor James Z. Clark planned to present affidavits and witness lists. The case was described as requiring an impartial hearing before any arrest of those named to prevent the fight. Garvan said he did not believe promoters intended to break law but would present the matter to the grand jury.
An advertisement touts Horsford's Aga Phosphate as highly beneficial for exhausted conditions from neat or over work. It promotes renewed energy and stamina through a tonic likely aimed at laborers and busy individuals.
A vintage advertisement urges careful summer hair washing to avoid troubles. It promotes a homemade VANTHROX shampoo remedy mixed in hot water to dissolve oils and dandruff, produce a cooling lather, and leave hair glossy and fluffy.
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