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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1921

Page

4

End of Debutante Slouch Promoted by New Styles

Wellesley Mass March 1 1913 The new styles for women promise the death of the debutante slouch says Mary Hasgensen remedial gymnastics instructor at Wellesley College 1309 students Rather than tight fittings the updated outfits will straighten posture and ease daily wear The shift toward lighter garments reflects fashionable sport clothing and safer posture practices for young women

Wellesley Mass Aye Wellesles College Mary Hasgensen Wnaagensen

Falls 299 Feet and Fractures Three Ribs Reported

A concussion and multiple injuries were reported after a person fell 299 feet in the Mayo district while attempting a show or performance. Three ribs were fractured and medical aid was summoned as details remained unclear.

No Privilege in Information Told To Newspaperman

Boston March 1 United States district court refused to sustain the claim of journalist privilege. Joe Tove former Boston Term staffer subpoenaed before a federal grand jury over a statement attributed to William I McCarthy prohibition enforcement official in New England. The court denied his petition to quash the subpoena, stating the communications were not privileged and could be disclosed.

Toston United States District Court Today Communications Joe Tove Boston Grand 7 Hit William i. MccCarthy New England McCarthy Toxo United State

Senator Watson Wrathy Over Hoover Appointment

Thomson report from March 1 details Senator Thomas Watson’s scathing attack on Herbert Hoover’s cabinet appointment. Watson claims the selection signals a shift in national policy toward financial interests, warning of dire consequences for foreign policy and national stability.

Watson Wrathy Herb Hoover Thomson Thomas Watson Wade Herbert Bvarurite

Central Office In Waterbury to Help Veterans

In Waterbury the mayor convenes a committee of manufacturers and citizens to establish two central offices with the Chamber of Commerce. Ex servicemen may register for employment, and ministers will assist in securing jobs in local factories or elsewhere.

Waterbury Waterbuay Ofice Sandland Chamber of Commerce

Greece Protests Any Cut in Her War Compensation

Athens asserts Greece will not accept revision of war indemnities set in the Near East. A national council resolution tonight expresses gratitude to the Allies for protection and asks powers to refrain from altering the treaty terms. The measure will be telegraphed to the Greek legation in London for presentation to the Allies.

Greece Athans Creece Vane Near East London Ila

Midget Gets First Citizenship Paper

Lavns Matina of J avenue, a deter, and probably the smallest man who ever moved in Munith, asked for his first naturalization paper at the Naturalization court. Matina, born in Hungary on September 195, has traveled with Bar Nim Bailey and Ringling Brothers circus, standing three feet ten inches. He is in kindness with Capt. Gorge Anelle of Fairfield, who received his citizenship papers earlier.

Lavns Matina J Avenue Naturalization Court Matina A Hungary Afanila Barnim & Bailey and Ringling Brothers sJl Gorge Anelle Fairfield Mumrich Neliey

Compensation award to Bassett appealed by claimant

Appeal from a compensation award to Louis Bassett, injured carpenter, by Coins ersation Commissioner FE Birch. Bassett suffered a two finger injury in 1820 and was paid $18 weekly for 25 weeks plus $18 weekly for 3 weeks for finger injury. Insurance company Rail camelen Holey dley contested, commissioner ruled against insurer but company notified.

Coinsersation FE. T. Birchinsliam Louis Bagsvit Superins Cort Weth Mupufweturers Liability Insurance Company John J. Pradsay Bisset Carpenter Angus Is Camelen Holey Nis Anand

Immigrant Influx Stirs Connecticut in 1940s Report

A 1940s report by Robert Deming, state Americanization director, cites 25 000 immigrants entering Connecticut with native born and foreign parents pushing the population toward twenty one thousand. It notes sixteen towns with full time Americanization directors and 107 Americanization schools in December 1940.

Morelo Accnrd Robert © Deming Lashiss Seaelony

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