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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1921

Page

2

Opera Glasses Dis Appearance Divides Social Set

A social rift forms over the disappearance of Mrs. MacNeill’s opera glasses. Suspected misplacement or theft leads to a police call and private investigation as guests search pawnshops and confront Breitung’s circle amid a high society dispute.

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Bridgeport Tire Dealers Organize For Co operation

Bridgeport tire dealers form a cooperative association to promote unity and improve local business conditions. A quarterly meeting was held with officers and committees named, including plans to draft a constitution and by laws and to recruit new members from the Bridgeport area.

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Statesmen Praise Late Cardinal In Rich Federal Tone

Continued from page one into a tribute on Cardinal Gibbons. Senators Lodge and officials laud him as a devoted American, a leader for civic betterment, and a man of deep affection. Harding’s message calls his long service to church and country a loss to the nation.

Senator Lodge Massachusetts Republican Reader Cardinal Gibona Harding Cardinal Gibbons Henald Lodge

Despondent fireman ends life by hanging at engine house

A local fireman identified as Kelly, reportedly despondent due to ill health, killed himself by hanging yesterday morning at his engine house while colleagues slept. His body was found after persistent telephone calls rang through to the station. Kelly, a long-time fire department member since May 6 1885, served as assistant and engineer in earlier years and leaves a wife, two daughters, brothers Edward V and John F. Hetly, and other relatives.

Charles E. Kes Relly Kue Jy John McNa Kelly Fire Department Dreger George Bray Insept Edward V John FE Hetly

Russian Leader Meets Gompers in Turbulent Talks

Fragmented OCR text reports a meeting involving a Russian leader and Samuel Gompers amid Bolshevist and government tensions. Mentions Hoover and wormlike reestablishment words and a push toward normal conditions in Russia, but text is garbled and unclear about specifics or outcomes.

Weather and tide table from Washington forecasts and almanac data

The report lists Mar 24 weather outlooks for New England and New York with fair conditions and minor temperature changes, plus various station reports including rain in Michie City and Portland. It includes a Bridgeport almanac sundial, sunrise and high water times, and a Brompton headache remedy advertisement featuring a laxative and “genuine” dears the signature.

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Key Hole Yarns and Conspiracy Claims Unfold in Court Testimony

The article details a sensational tale surrounding Mrs Stillman and her husband, with Beauvais alleging tampering by a man signing as Dear Wood. Witnesses describe attempts to seed gossip, a building contract dispute, and possible blackmail plots tied to Newport and Lake Brachen. The narrative centers on alleged infidelity, coded names, and detectives tracing telegrams and letters amid a courtroom-driven gossip storm.

Shadqi Theer Wood Ory Mrs. Stillman G . Stillman Oman Summan Rossip Biman Beauvais Betauss T Siilman Jeff Il & Montreal Gshor Newport Mie Stillman Signer Beruvais Jen Lake Brachen

Retail Board Get-Together Sparks Debate on Practices

A Retail Land board dinner heard talks on business ethics and advertising, with officials arguing over taxation and the effect on prices. Speakers urged responsible advertising while discussing the impact of a general sales tax and the need to balance profit with public service. About 70 retailers attended the event chaired by M. Jones of DM Bead Company.

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Viviani Set To Discuss Pact With Harding Era Allies

Viviani readied a French mission to the United States to discuss a pact affecting European affairs, notably Germany, with President Harding and top officials. Dr Knecht said the envoy brings advisers, with no concrete proposals, and may meet Cabinet members and lawmakers during a brief U.S. visit.

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Suit against Millionaire Fails in Inca case

Fragmented court report shows hairdresser defendant and attorney Willand Tabbett presenting a case against Davis, Stillman family links surface. testimony hints at theft, blackmail, forged telegrams, and personal defenses as proceedings stall and witness lists lag.

Willand T. Tabbett Tavis Davis Tundert

Police Claim Duty Neglect Guilty Verdict

Testimony shows Mrs. Gregory stating Callahan attempted to threaten her during a shop dispute at the Lime Market. Witnesses described Callahan removing coat and hat, warning to “pick it out,” while denying use of a weapon and contesting the accusation of assault.

Commis Yennél Callahan Calighan

Improbable Exchange At Store Sparks Official Reprimand

A fragment describes a disputed incident where a storekeeper and Cain faced a reprimand from Commissioner Primrose over a joking remark about removing his container. The report notes prior acquaintance and a claim of dignity issues tied to the office and role.

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