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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1921

Page

12

Crap Shooting Leads Hartford Youth to Embezzle Funds

Hartford clerk Leo Boutillier, 17, was arrested on embezzlement charges from Fidelity Trust. He admitted gambling losses tied to organized crap shooting in the city and disclosed how he was drawn into the scheme with others, meeting a man named Jossen and using bank money to cover prior losses. Authorities say the case reveals wider gambling-linked theft in Hartford with investigations ongoing.

Hartford Mer Leo Boutillier Fidelity Trust Company Young Loutilier Ines Wethersfield Agenus le Mak

Midnight crime wave hits Hartford streets

Police say they have apprehended several young men under varied circumstances, capturing suspects on roads and at night under street lamps. Raids yielded evidence and convictions as investigators link late night gatherings to city departures for questionable activities, with machines reportedly moving out of the city.

Bouliliier AE Corn Pollen Sitrell Olvinus Hartford

Tariff Reform Debate Pushes Tax Revision Strategy

The piece argues younger Republican leaders favor revising taxes before tariffs to stabilize business planning. It notes income and excess profits taxes will largely persist, with potential rate tweaks for high earners, while government outlays and bond terms could be adjusted to ease immediate deficits. The core claim is individuals will pay about the same income tax next year as this year.

McKinley Dingley Payne Senate Hepr Liew Froatier Theiepublican Draag Tle Treasury

Delay in Philippine governor appointment announced

Secretary Weeks said the appointment of the Philippine Islands governor to succeed Francis Burton Harrison will be delayed until Major General Leonard Wood returns from the islands after he sails March 24 to report to President Harding on independence for Pacific possessions. Wood is expected back in the summer.

Washington Ynor Philippine Islands Francis Burtos Harrison United States Leonard Wood Islands Larding Pacific Recketary Weeks

Arkansas House Votes to Impeach Judge Wade

The Arkansas House votes to impeach Circuit Judge Joni W. Wade over misaltered charges regarding morality of legislators in a grand jury submission last Monday.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark House of Representatives Joni W. Wade

Most Travelled Pants Attempt Global Chase to Owner

A misread tale reports the world’s most traveled pants, tied to Ton J. Leddy of Saskatoon, journeying from Rome to Genoa Venice Paris and beyond on a quest to reach their owner. The yarn frames Knights of Columbus ties, Pope Benedict visits, and a French postmaster gaze as the pants reportedly traverse twelve thousand miles toward home.

Circle Globe New York Mar Y Yors Columbus Ton J. Leddy Saskatoon Saskatchewan Supreme Board of Knights of Columbus Rome Leddy Tae J.ar Denartister Benedict Tame Genoa Hey Jenon Venice Paris aLeep RK. C K. G

Redistribution of Land Takes Attention of Irish Assembly

The Dail’s land reform program aims to strip large landlords of estates and distribute land to small farmers. Since last April, 529 cases have been decided, with about 60, Sacre per acre, on average, transferred from big estates to claimants proving insufficient land. Over 1900 cases remain, mainly in Roscommon, fueling unrest as critics blame the Congested Districts Board for delays. Landlords fear further upheaval while the Dail shows intent to finalize land justice via arbitration courts and accelerated procedures.

Buslin Dali’ Gireann Department of Agriculture Ireland Dail Roscommon Shin Bojn Attevted Kevin FR. O'Sheil Galway Mayo Clare Dail Bireann Arbitration Courte Macde Beut Heel. Ie Shaw- Tarley Duil Eireann

Thirty Bottles Taken From Pair On Train

In Splatysburg on March 9 customs officers stopped the Rutland Tailrasd Pyman car near Plattebu and seized thirty liquor bottles from a compartment behind a fan. A wife said they were Mr and Mrs Bruce of Atlantic City. Suitcases with liquor also vanished. The couple, Mr and Mrs Bruce, were taken to headquarters and jailed overnight before being released on $1,000 bail each. They deny knowledge of the liquor and say they were returning home after spending nine days in Montreal.

Splatysburg Washiuri Rutland Pyman Lwo Bruce Vataon Montreal

Fairfield Red Men to Entertain Tonight

Unclear text from Fairfield announces the Red Men will host a gathering of Great Chiefs and invited dignitaries. A special program is planned with expected attendance by past and present leaders and the presiding Great Sachem. A dinner and addresses are anticipated after the program.

Fairfield Red Men Paitfield Cu. Foster

Real Lemon Pie and Jiffy-Jell Pie Offer

The advertisement promotes Real Lemon Pie with Jiffy-Jell, offering a free pie for every Jiffy-Jell user. It lists ingredients included in the kit, claims simplicity, and urges readers to buy from grocers with coupon redemption for a free pie.

Lemon

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