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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1921

Page

2

Interstate Rate Test Before Court

The Interstate Commerce Commission faces a pivotal case challenging its power to regulate railroad rates within states under the transportation act. Wisconsin and forty-two states join to urge that federal control over state rates undermines state sovereignty and dual government. The nine-hour hearing in Chicago precedes a potential order vacating the injunction, with oral arguments by John Benton for rail and public utilities groups and special counsel Spohn for Wisconsin continuing into next week.

Washington Mathority Commerce Chicago, Burlington Or Quincey Wisconsin Interstate Commerce Commission John B. Benton National Associaon of Railway and Stililies 2Qlovich Torgonsin Apmelants

Union Rail Men Assail Wage Cut Tactics

Union rail workers attack proposed wage reductions as a path to financial relief not labor collapse. They seek employer-employee rep meetings to avoid broad conflicts and keep negotiations within the labor board framework, noting Chicago area routes as the exception.

Labor Board Chicaro di Has Tor Wingis

Actress Maggie Texto Engaged to Rich American Heir

London March 11. British soprano Maggie Texto announced she will wed Sherwin Cottingham son of Walter Cottingham NY. Texto 31 asserts she will not quit the stage before the wedding while Cottingham 24, a New York promoter and former Marine, confirms the engagement but declines further comment. The pairing astonished both American and British society as Texto stays active in London’s West End while Cottingham represents Sherwin Williams in multiple cities.

London Maggie Texto Sherwin Cottingham Walter Cottingham Sherwin Maidernead Gladys Cleveland America Shervin Lance Teyto New York Washington He Tely

Appeal to Court for Assessent Charges

Contending excess tax assessments on their property Manning Maxwell Moore and Curtis & Curtis filed in Superior Court via Nicholson & Brickley. Anning Maxwell Moore valued at 878791 while the assessor put 1. Appeals to Board of Opence denied. first fiscal bear to go to court. George W Fox, 36, of Indiana struck a bear, a collie killed the horse during the incident.

Maxwell Moore Curtiz & Curtis Superior Court Fere Typelerk Nicholson & Brickley Reoms Anning Maxwell & Moore Wiaxscormissioner TGS Curtis & Curtis Iri Board of Opence

Trial Testimony Reveals Gruesome Courtroom Details

The prose document describes dramatic courtroom moments as defense lawyers clash with prosecutors over the fatal shooting of Harmon. A doctor reconstructs the wound, while a lawyer pantomimes the angle of fire to argue whether Clara Hamon or Jake Hamon lied about the events. The scene features testimony of pain, threats, and a plea for secrecy, with jurors weighing the angle of fire against the killer’s identity. The testimony centers on a hospital room scene and a medical diagram marking bullet entrance.

Clara i Smith M. A. Coakley Hamon Jake Rms Frank Ketch Harmon Almnet Hamnon Louch Clara Haman Jake Haman Stallisa Amon Autail Chihuahua Mexi Viata Clara Will Attroney General Prince Freeling Harmen Jing Williams McLean

Rectors Lose to Atlas Quintet in Strong New Haven Battle

In New Haven, the Rectors fell to the Atlas quintet after a tight first half. The locals shaded the visitors in the second period, pulling ahead and sealing a hard fought victory. The game featured notable performances from both teams as the crowd watched closely.

Atlas Quintet New Haven Ne Haven

Weather in Southerns and New England

Weather forecast fragment notes warmer conditions in the South and unsettled, cloudy periods across New York and New England. High pressure dominates Atlantic states with cooler temps in Maine Vermont and New Hampshire. Coastal winds from Sandy Hook northward expect fresh south winds and fair conditions Sat. End.

Souther New England New York Nari Portia Atlanti Tates Canada Wes States Maine Hampshire Vermont Sandy Hook Wallerag Meridian Waven Weather Bureau Som Wea Pallanta Cheat Atlantic Bee Hors Boston Buffalo Vinevin Detroit Hartford Maddisonville Kansas City

Hartford Tossers to meet Y M H A tomorrow

The Hartford Tossers and the local Y.M.H.A. team will play Sunday afternoon at Madison Avenue Hall. Hartford has not been defeated this season, and the locals have a strong reputation. A preliminary game features Los Juniors against Norwalk.

Hartford TY. M. Fl Atadison Avenue Hart~ Ford Norwalk

Senate Confirms Multiple Military and Justice Nominations

The Senate approved several appointments including Fran Page lanes for Mississippi River commission membership and chaplain John Thomers Axton to chief of chaplains with colonel rank. Edward Kldrith surgeon general and War Laurel nominees were renominated. Carl A Almion was reappointed solicitor of the Bureau. Reappointment of Revanus as solicitor was recommended by Attorney General Daugherty. Mines

Misssissippi River Commission John Thomers Axton Army Edward Kldrith Butler Logan War Lea Mariné Corps Carl A Almion Mich Brrega Thermat Revanus Daugherty Mapas S Tommerly

Rail Workers Rebuff Pay Cut in Ongoing Talks

President Renard J. Pearson signals no drastic cuts yet and promises extensive employee discussions. Conferences with other labor classes will continue through mid December as management aims to settle the labor situation.

Renard J. Pearson

DeForest Attacks Bozeman Defense in Assault Case

Judge DeForest ruled on motions in a Bozeman assault case involving a defendant’s challenge to the defense and libel claims. The proceedings focused on expunging portions of the answer and whether certain provocation and third degree practices are admissible under state law.

Deforest Boxe Coz Himsa Jedge DelPorest Wiswer Jinitzhopey Bozeman Roveman Diuadge Keeler

Benson Asked to Run Ship Board

Chairman Benson signals intent to act with full minority in every way to safeguard the selections of the board. The President may appoint new members by recess. Mentions R A C Smith and Frank Munson as possible chairmen, unclear if they will resign current posts. Dorothea Klumke Roberts, of Paris, cited as first woman to earn the University of Paris philosophy degree. Doherty, a native Californian, noted.

Benson Mariner Senate Ment R. A. C. Smith Frank Munson New York Ecience Dorothea Klumke Roberts Paris University of Paris Doherty

Stratfield Baptist Church Programs and Sunday Schedule

Stratfield Baptist Church at corner Stratield and Church Hill Road announces Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Worship service follows at 11 a.m. Minister J Harms. An evening program by Stratfield Christian Missionary Society begins at 7:30 p.m. featuring educational numbers and music.

Stratfield Baptist Church Corner Stratield Hill “Road J. Harms Stratfield Christian JaAtern Society

High School Activity Funds Under Scrutiny O K

John B. Wankoop assistant secretary of the board at Rduchyior reports few irregularities in student activity funds. An investigation began in December after tips prompted a review of lunchroom and event finances. The report suggests a 40 000 annual turnover with misappropriation risks and advises reorganizing activities under a single budget, restructuring athletics leadership, and tighter control of all student body accounts.

John B. Wankoop Rduchyior Dorises Weakoon Kool Board Sistant Ele Avention Newring Fred Wa Dot

Yap Controversy and American Guam Control Debate

The article discusses the Yap controversy tied to American influence in the Pacific, noting indirect U S to Asia communication lines via Yap and Guam. It mentions potential replies from allied nations and possible adjustments if the League of Nations refers related issues to allied powers. An incidental pension may touch negotiations between Japan and the Netherlands over former German cables from Königsberg to Batavia.

America Guam United States Asia Manila Gam Aske Yap Central Cavnell Thas Japan Netherland Duten Van

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