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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
9
War status reports ten thousand men in Poland are legless armless blind or otherwise disabled by the war. The new republic faces a major rehabilitative task with establishment of re education schools for war cripples.
In Posen a surgical hospital reports 600 men waiting for artificial limbs and other devices to restore activity and work. A connected appliance factory is nearly idle due to scant leather and metal material and limited machinery, with only ten machines and fifty skilled workers available. Last month just fifty eight artificial limbs were produced. Red Cross investigations show over 10 percent of Poland’s air crippled soldiers have families, with more than 2,000 children in distress.
Jitney operators brace for a state Senate vote on Lumber 914 after the House passed it by voice vote. The bill would require jitneys to prove public necessity before operating and faces strong opposition from jitney backers seeking to avoid its “death blow” clause. Senate leaders report multiple developments as supporters plan for a full roll call next Tuesday.
New York March 11 The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Judge Hand’s ruling denying the government’s bid to stop Western Union Telegraph from landing its Barbados cable at Miami and from sending messages via the Key West Cuba line. The court affirmed Hand’s order to proceed to the Supreme Court for final decision.
David Kane told police his Fairfield avenue top-floor Warner building office was broken into Thursday night. He claimed a Bridgeport man filed charges against a Prohibition officer in an affidavit offered for sale to newspapers. Kane declined details and did not aid investigation.
The delegation led by the foreign minister states Germany will not be bound by a proposed plan in future negotiations, as Lloyd George and Briand rejected it. The Foreign Relations committees urge a formal declaration, noting their influence on the government. News from Germany shows a surge of national patriotism after Allied occupation and fears of friction from enforcing a 50 percent tax on German sales abroad. President Harding’s plan to defer a peace law with Germany disappoints those who warned against relying on America.
March 11 report from Dr. W P Goodsmith on prohibition effects in Chicago. He notes stagger patterns hint at bourbon or moonshine use, with moonshine linked to smoother movement and higher risk of violent behavior. He contrasts past and present treatment loads at the Washingtonian Home, cites eyesight impact, and observes no drug use rise, with women facing greater barriers to liquor than before.
Obituaries list several local figures with funeral details. Mrs Yohanna Freeman held 8:30 AM service at Mulling Scott Red sate and Mass of Requiem at St Charles church officiated by Rev P J McGivney. Pallbearers named. Burial at St Midland cemetery. Mrs Elisabeth Gcisner funeral at 4992 Main Street with burial in Park cemetery. Mrs Eliza L Dunlap funeral from 394 Brewster Street with burial at Mountain Grove cemetery. Peter T Brennan a pioneer in free night schools officiated at St Charles church with pallbearers named. Burial at St Michael's cemetery with committal at grave by Rev P J McGivney. Arthur C Howard chief engineer of Columbia Graphophone company died recently. funeral at 2 PM from 158 Grove Street, burial Riverside cemetery, Trumbull. Howard survived by two sons Harry and Carl, daughter Mrs Joel Selleck, granddaughter Raye, grandson Arthur Howard Selleck, brother Herbert of Putney VT. Howard held Lodges and Masons affiliations. born in Brattleboro VT. career with Bridgeport Organ company and Columbia Graphophone company. later years farming.
Akron Ohio March reports Judge E Fritch signed a death warrant for a poodle after a Bar berton child was bitten. The dog owned by Captain Notvig's wife was valued in a $140 court award. the captain claimed the dog in Chicago and sought a pardon from Governor Cox.
In Boug la Reine the 64 year old Mme Amelle Weinert was found emaciated and starved. A sack containing about $5,000 in gold lay under her mattress. The next day in Tyry sur Seine Mine Susanne Rapin was found dead from cold and starvation with a sack of gold and silver worth about $1,000 in a bureau drawer.
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