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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1921

Page

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Connecticut House Debates Forcing Standard Time Across State

Hartford reports the Connecticut House pushes a resolution to enforce standard time statewide, citing railroad schedules and mail service. Debate centers on self determination for communities, with Senate next week to discuss the measure and a possible study by judiciary on related labor dispute definitions.

Senate Drew Hartford Conn Mier General Assembly House Washington New York, New H. Hartford Grew Ansonia Uncle Sam Treat Orange Agriculture Committee

Three Arrested on Concealing Assets Claims

Isaac Sheer who ran a tailor shop at 1364 Main Street was arrested here Wednesday by CC S Marshal Monahan on charges of perjury and concealing assets. Joseph and Hillard Lang were arrested with Sheer on aiding and concealing assets. They appeared before Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery and will be arraigned. Thomas of New Haven. Sheer bail set at fired. Langs bail at 5,000 each. Sheer disappeared last fall after bankruptcy. He was traced to Brooklyn via truck tied to stock from his store. Joseph Lang ran a loan office at 51 Fairfield Avenue and was treasurer of Bridgeport Shoe Co. at 96 Well Street. Hillard Lang is a pawn broker and partner in a trimming business at 9A Water Street.

Issac Sheer Main Street CC. S Monahan Joseph Hillard Lang Sheer Tey Hugh J. Lavery Will E. Thomas New Haven Iter Brooklyn

Kronstadt Beckons as Red Forces Are Repulsed

From Sestroretsk to Kronstadt Bolshevik units attempted a sea crossing but were repulsed with ice breakage. About 800 Bolsheviks drowned and many were wounded with fighting reported continuing in Petrograd as White Russian forces gain ground. Diplomatic notes discount mediation yet Panamas appeal to the League of Nations fuels debate in Washington.

RED Kronstadt Riga Associated Press Sestroretsk See Moscow

Owen Light Dead at 64 Soda Water Dealer Leader

Owen Light of 259 Black Rock avenue, senior member of Gray and Light Inc., died yesterday afternoon at age 64. Born in Canal N, he moved to New Canaan, married Margaret L. Graff in 1886, and is survived by four daughters, one son, five sisters, and four brothers. Funeral from his home to Sacred Heart Church with burial at Hades Cemetery.

Owen Light Black Rock Avenue Gray and Light, Inc Mr. Light Marshall TE Cannel N New Canaan al Cey Margaret L. Gr

Local Leper Taken Aboard N H Train Joins 13 Others

A leprosy patient from Penikese Island and thirteen others were moved to a hospital car attached to a Federal Express sleeper en route to the Carville Leprosarium in Louisiana. The group included Balfe, a Greek immigrant who arrived two years ago and was treated after a spell in Stamford and Bridgeport.

N.H Wationk George Halse Toelock Federal _express Carville Louisiana Penikese Island Buzzard Bay Massachusetts Halima Balfe Greece America Stamford Bridgeport Wee Town Farm

Free Firewood For All Who Go To Steeplechase Island

Park Guard offers free firewood to visitors heading to Steeplechase Island as material is collected and cleared from the site. Lumber sorted and repaired will be usable for new construction. boats will transport people to the island with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Gianceston Iisimgetion Sundar Ingersoll £ Tucon and Neering Company Wales Teland Harser

Recognition for Whites Pledged by Major Powers

Report from Paris and London states the de facto Russian government could gain formal recognition once Petrograd falls to the revolutionaries. Agreement aims for France and Britain to back libertarian trade and open frontiers in return for recognition. Lloyd George withholds military aid but promises food and surgical supplies.

CFP Berenue 6S Acheron Franca England Russia Tetrograd Agsurandes A. Milsoukey E. Samonett Paris United States France Great Britain Tula Petrograd Thorn Thari Lloyd-George Lloyd- George Kressin Mara Reyal Helsingfors Mroczk Odessa Sebastopol

RITORIE WINS ON FO U with Chaney disqualified

Beranton boxer Wil je Ritchie defeated Baltimore’s JO Chaney in a roughly even bout for the eighth pound class on tonight’s card at Sgranton, Pa. Chaney was disqualified late, altering the outcome of a tightly contested match.

Sgrantox Wilje Ritchie Beranton Jo” Chaney Baltimore Uume Chaney

Lenine Vows Crushing Rebellion and Blames France

London dispatch reports Nikolai Lenine, Bolshevik leader, predicting the Kronstadt revolt would be crushed within ten days. He cites French involvement and calls for decisive action as the Soviet government discusses suppression and denounces foreign interference amid revolutionary tensions.

Lenine London Maron Lil Associiated Nikolai Lenine Bolshevik Party Moscow Kronstadt Miaualice Sears

Foreign affairs claim attention of Pres Harding Rhine decision planned

President Harding and his advisers study Mexican relations and the potential reestablishment of diplomatic ties with Obregon's regime while weighing conditions for recognition. Talks with KR.B. Crenger and Fletcher signal careful policy planning and possible announcements in the coming weeks. The Rhine occupation issue centers on nonparticipation in the Allied advance and staged troop withdrawal remains undecided.

Harding Ely Mexico Herrick Myron France Post Wilson Deuces Lane Wilson Indiana Obregon Sycn White House Kr.b. Oqrenger Texas Socu

Bridgeport Charter Amendment Hearings Scheduled Next Week

Bridgeport charter changes face hearings next week before the Cities and Boroughs committee and other bodies. Proposals include a city manager form of government and related fire police and janitor fund provisions, with hearings also on wage and living standards bills and town charter amendments.

Bridgeport Senate Hachnd Sermier Petaneyts Hilk Fion Fire and Police Inns Senate Gui No Sonate Senator Delaney Benator Committee On Incorporations Ureré Benulor Delaney Masanis Temple Committee On Labor Stradfond Enewa Ua Danbury Stanford

German Rhine customs pressure expected to force terms

Economic pressure from Rhine customs is seen as likely to push German authorities toward a settlement within three months. In Berlin thousands greet foreign minister Whiter Simons on his return from London amid a triumphant reception with police overwhelmed by the crowd.

Lenine London Panama Berlin Simons RAR von Wiegant Berle Whiter Simons Wies Jutve Friedrichasse Mies Rceller Relure Taniver Yes Dir Simons Foch Simons Fem

Ardmore Trial Murky Drama As Hamon Widow Seeks Vengeance

Ardmore Oklahoma town watches the dramatic first day of the Clara Smith Hamon murder case. The court heard numerous challenges as the jury pool formed while crowds gathered outside the courthouse. Inside, Hamon faced questions from defense and prosecution amid a tension that captured regional attention.

Ardmore Hamon Kansas City Clara Smith Hamorn Siser Court House Oklahoma Belasco Slase Cate Giten Bar of Justice

New York Central Cuts Wages of 43000 Employees

The New York Central Railroad announced wage reductions effective after March 16, affecting about 43,000 workers across multiple divisions. The plan follows a United States Labor Board decision and may reshape supervision and staff structures. a conference will decide final details and timing.

N. Y. Central New York New York Central Railroad Today Monas Avidsis Rosten & Athans Mionigne Falig Pitsburgh Ohio Central Zanesville Michigan Kanaweha Virginna Tiewlty United States Labor York Chi Bern

Customs Stranglehold Threatens Rhine Trade and Ruhr Zone

Allied experts draft new import and export tax plans as fears mount of a trade standstill across the Rhine and Ruhr. Proposals aim to extend customs zones and establish houses to police twenty mile deep occupation, prompting concern over halted shipments and economic penalties.

Robert Pit Colugle Germany Rhine Rhene Westphalia Ruhr

Belgians Guard Wounded in Duisburg Street Incident

A Belgian guard was wounded by gunfire in Duisburg streets as an unknown assailant fired. An inquiry is underway, marking the first reported incident of its kind in the area.

Duisburg Brussels Muri Duisourg Opwly-Oreu

U. S. Peace With Germany Declared Impossible

Washington reports from March 3 indicate major U S leaders and officials disagree on postwar plans with Germany. Most agree repayment and disarmament terms must be enforced, while fears persist about translating treaty ideals into action. France is seen as driven by security fears, with emphasis on Allied unity and long term German restraint.

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