Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Page 1

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1921

Page

1

Senate Confirms Harding Nominations Amid Adjournment Hints

Nearly twenty nominations from President Harding were confirmed by the Senate as it prepared for an impending adjournment. Names include D. B. Crissinger for comptroller of the currency and Ernest Lester Jones to direct the Coast and Geodetic Survey. Esch and Potter were reported favorably for the Interstate Commerce Commission but action was not final. LeFollette may oppose Esch.

Washingto Harding Senate Congress Crissinger Marian Ohio Fred Morris Dearing Missouri Elmer D. Ball Agriculture William Q. Reville Boston District of Massachusetts William S. Calbertson Kansas Tariff Commission Charles B. McVay, Jr Navy Bureau of Ordnance Ernest Lester Jones Virginia Coast and Geodetic Survey Scu John J. Esch Wisconsin Mark W. Potter New York Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Mr. Esch Senator LeFollette Thomas G. Marvin William H. Joyer Los Anmgeles Federal Farm Long Board Walter Lyon Pittsburgh Enant Penseylvania United States Pennsylvanis Clarence ©. Chase New Mexico Gustave Lukesh Mississippi River Commission Toho Thames Axton Culnei Gustave Luksh Wasnami

Harding Sends Emissary with Terms to Mexico

Special emissary of President Harding arrives to present terms for a US recognition of Mexico to President Obregon. The mission stays at a hotel. date for possible recognition unclear. Shaushnessy named ambassador and Summedelin as chargé d affaires to depart for Washington.

Harding Mexico T_VAN LEA Obregon United States Abentire Oqoregen Welenn Shaushnessy George Summedelin Daifaires A . Fll In & Bars Washington Sture Hughes

Petrograd and Moscow to Seek Food Control Power

Washington reports indicate military dominance in Petrograd and Moscow hinges on food supply maneuvers. Bolshevik and revolutionary forces contest rations. Kronstadt is a key focus with rebels claiming support from Petrograd workers.

Petrograd Moscow Washington State Department

Battle Reopens on Petrograd with Greater Intensity

Petrograd fights flare anew as Kronstadt batteries bombard the city and surrounding areas. Heavy ships Sebastopol and Petropavlovsk direct the fire while coastal batteries reply. Reports say insurrection may spread to the Harelina peninsula as refugees claim machine guns used against cadet officers. A new revolutionary newspaper Izveatia appears in Konetrat with an appeal to fortress soldiers.

Stockholm Marc V Associated Press Petrograd Ino Kronstadt Dagene Nyheier Krousted Hrasnoye Gorka Krasnoye Gorka Sebastopol Petropavlovsk Sigte iKypnstad Systerbay Harelina Salls Dagens Nyther Izveatia Kvonetrat

Story of Wilson Regime Told by Lansing and Creel

In Washington March 14 a preview of Secretary Lansing’s forthcoming book reveals private notes from the Peace Conference. The Republicans fear archives may shift views of Woodrow Wilson, while Lansing’s manuscript includes numerous excerpts from his private observations. (Continued on Page Height.)

Lansing Baker Creel Wilson Atteas Tere Washington Dir. Lanai

Kerensky Says Bolshevism and Czaris​m Endanger Russia

Alexander Kerensky, lates Russia’s prime minister, warns London that new upheavals in Russia will mirror the 1917 revolution. He says Bolshevism and czarism are alike to working classes and peasantry, predicting the overthrow of the dictatorship and reliance on external aid will fail. He blames internal disorder on Bolsheviks, Lenine, and Dratuky, and calls for end to foreign interference as Russians tire of the Bolshevist experiment.

London Associated Press Rsgia Rodey Alexander BP Kereny Russis Deshiny Foussia Kerensky Brong

Germany Will Say She Is Not Bound By Simons Offer

Bralin March 11 The German government is expected to declare within days that it is not bound by second count el proposals offered in London by foreign minister Simons The sentiment in the Reichstag foreign relations committee foreshadows the move Simons argues for vindication for going beyond Berlin accords ahead of London talks The Allies have reportedly rejected Dr Simons final proposals and Germany cannot possibly meet the conditions continued on page nine

Karl VW. von Wigan Bralin London Simons Foreign Reichstag Berlin Gerranas Caule

Sinn Feiners Buck Salesman In Grand Canal at Dublin

Sinn Feiners abducted a salesman in Dublin’s Grand Canal area during a campaign against Belfast trade. The man Magee was seized Thursday by volunteers, imprisoned, transported in an automobile, and later freed. Authorities report this as part of a broader IRA effort targeting trade depots and businesses tied to Belfast routes.

Sinn DTN Mapeh Bt Associatee Press Pedeatiald Ie Yoarty Kalesmind Ter Grand Canal Magee Trish Speulators Bern Irish Republican Army Lovcolf Belfast Dublin

Proof of Existence of Life on Mars Declared Not Satisfying

Dr Theodore Brown, professor at avanemiog Al Brown nasurally, argued that no satisfying proof of life on Mars exists. He critiqued canals' uniformity and stressed the evolving science of astrophotography, noting slides of sunspots, comets, and star groups as evidence of our expanding view of the universe. The lecture, under the auspic es of the T. Co cin, featured a musical program prior to the talk.

Mars Theodore Brown Brown Astrajomers T. Co Cin

Bloody underclothing shown in court in Hamon murder case

In Ardmore Oklahoma on March 11 jurors heard about a blond union suit and a red stained shirt passed to the jury in the murder trial of Clara Smith Hanton widow of the slain and Cara Hamon defendant. Both women sobbed hysterically as the courtroom scene unfolded with onlookers and family members showing deep distress. The defense argued to strike the evidence, while the crowd watched the distraught women amid the trial’s tense moment.

Oklahoma Deed Oil Sam Blair Universal Service Ardmore Okla Clara Smith Hanton Ritenuou Bumon Cara -Hamon Shliowlder Jakeyx Nm Sre Jokens Sett Sontvor Crestale Heim de Doatar Neworthy Hannon Wardome

New Haven Road Wage Cut Conference Expected Today

Union rail men attack wage reductions and accuse management of extravagance as roads push for lower rates. Executives defend cuts as necessary to enable lower freight and passenger prices, with plans to apply reductions from lowest to highest paid workers and eventual top brass. Potential Senate inquiry urged by critics while labor board complaints loom.

New Haven Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Chicago Ths J. G. Ludhraon American Train Dispatchers’ Association 4. B. Cummins Senate Interstate Commerce Committees

Surgery Professor In Yale Medical School Resigns

AVIEN Gunn Man reports that De Joseph M a professor of surgery at Vale University resigns. The corporation approved dropping Dr Flint from 14 seats and acknowledged his past leadership of the Yale Mobile hospital unit that served in France during World War I. The resignation, effective in June, cites poor health after the war and plans to live in California.

Avien Gunn de Joseph M Vale University Toni DF Wlint Yale Medical School Flint Yale Mobile Hospital France Anic Ryice Tint Haalta California

Yap Controversy and Pacific Cable Rights

The crisis over Pacific cable control continues as the Harding administration faces Japan’s demand for exclusive jurisdiction. The issue centers on cables linked to former German lines and the status of American and Japanese rights to operation and use.

Washington Pacific Bay Harding Japan Pan Gham Pacifice Yokohama Stiglasis

Benson Asked 10 Run Ship Board

President Harding formally designated Benson to continue as head of the Shipping Board despite its unorganized state. The action follows Benson's report to the President and a cabinet meeting noting disbursement questions as commissions near expiration.

Benson Ship Board Washington Obama Benson Harding Chaman Benson Danesy Senate Congress Lima

William DeLaney Brother of Senator Dies in Houston

Word reached of the death in Houston of William DeLaney brother of Senator Alexander L. DeLaney. He was about 52, formerly of Bridgeport, long employed by the Houston Post, and lived 35 years in the city before moving to Bridgeport four years ago. Survived by Miss Agnes Delaney, Mrs Grace Certigtt and brother John. Burial will be in Leusten.

Willian Delaney Ellen Tree Laney Iled Arch Street Alexander L. Dev Laney Euston Houston Post Bridgeport Eno Viters Agnes TF. Delaney Grace T. Certigtt John Sleusten

Broadway Night Life in Stokes Divorce Case Emerges

The Stokes divorce suit in New York reveals sensational testimony on marriage, vacations, and scandal as witnesses describe yacht and seaside life through the lens of wealthy figures. Dr Myron Morris and a new figure, engineer George Schroeder, enter the record as the court delves into the case.

Gay Shore W. E. D. Stokes Terry Ramsay Lughiee Pineh New York Helen Winood Stakes Airs Arthur S. Miller Denver Francis T. Wellman Stokes Myron L. Morris George Schroeder Martin W. Titleton Mra. Oles Schroeder Littleton

South Swept by Fierce Storm Injuring Many

A severe storm struck the region including the South area, damaging derricks and injuring several people. Widespread wrecking reported with many buildings damaged and downed power wires. Authorities note multiple towns affected as crews assess the extent of destruction.

South Palte Miss

The Sky Is the Limit When Rubles Are Being Offered

War saw reports a reward of five million rubles for General Noskinsky dead or alive in the Petrograd region. Aimed at the revolutionary teacher alias Hae toveky, the effort is linked to ten million Mibves for Trotaky's body. The date cited is March 1 with ruble to dollar values noted.

Warsaw Pressi Leon Tyatke Nusgian Savie Noskinsky Petrograd Haetoveky Trotaky

New Haven Meeting Denies Wage Cut for Unskilled Workers

About 200 railroad workers gathered at General Manager Bardo in New Haven to resist a proposed wage reduction of about 24 percent set for April 15. Leaders from unskilled, nonunionized ranks insisted no cuts would be accepted, with further discussions planned and a general manager’s statement expected after continued meetings.

New Haven Manaser Bardo Act Bardo George TH Waleh Boston Eugene £. Grintes Arrhin New England Nea

Efforts to Settle Southern Rail Strike Failure

Two federal mediators failed to move Southern Railway workers toward arbitration after receiver B. J. Bugg refused to enter the negotiations. Bugg argued the road could not pay out more than its earnings, making compromise impossible. Washington-bound commissioners concluded the talks were unproductive.

Sta Birmingham Atlantic B. J. Bugg Washington Bugg

Mongrel plea dubbed in Bozeman assault defense

Judge DeForest labeled Bozeman s answer to Cosan s suit as immaterial and scandalous describing it as a mongrel plea intended to mitigate damages for the admitted assault. The case stems from an May arrest after Cosan, known as White Star, failed to answer Bozeman s questions at police headquarters and was struck several times.

Boxeman Cora Cosmin Robert HN. DeForest Cordu Superior Court Fred Bozemain Krank Uag DeForest Bozeman Cosan Conza Cor Med Sul Criminal Court of Common Pleas Dudgze DeForest

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. R. Crissinger Marion Williams Esch LaFollette Bolshevilk Renstadt Adi- Vines Siere Solshaviki Kronstadt Ikronstandt Oranienbaum Ark Sullivan Russia Germany Hamon Noliger W. Jelt Lauck War Labor Board O Tt United States Labor Board Shar Joseph M. Flint Benzon William DeLaney Houston Louisiana Mississippi Themer Chicoberne Parish Shreveport von Trues Cozza Vice Squad
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication