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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1921

Page

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Raid Seizes Tons of Sinn Fein Papers in Dublin

Dublin March 27 Associated Press reports police auxiliaries raided the Sinn Fein propaganda department at 11 Afelesworth street seizing several tons of files books and other material. The raid exposed foreign division files letters and clippings as well as a boycott proclamation against British agricultural machinery. None of the staff were found.

Sinn Fein City OF Dublin Dublin Associated Press Sinn Fein Propaganda Department Afelesworth Street Ireland Italy Spain Gina Fein House of Commons

Placed Munitions Found On Kerry Coast Shipment To Dublin

Reports to authorities say a large consignment of arms and ammunition was loaded in Kerry fish barrels a few days earlier. The munitions were sent to Elise by train and motor car, reaching Sligo Tuesday night and Dublin the next morning. The crates were addressed to a well known English bicycle firm, which denied knowledge of the shipment. Officials say Sinn Fein agents intercepted the plan to ambush crown forces and attack Mountjoy jail. A Kilkenny mine under a bridge to guard cadets was discovered in time to avert disaster.

Duplin, Maren Associated Press Dublin Pricay Kerry Elise Sinn Penn Mountjoy Square Crown Mountjoy Sint Fein County Kilkenny Offcial

Trish Block Main Road By Felling Of Trees Belfast

The fise main road from Newry to Dundalk forming part of the great dish between northern and southern Ireland was blocked for over eight miles today by felled trees or boulders. Motorists faced detours through the mountains to pass the obstructions. Henry Kerr, five years old, a farmer from Ballybay district Monaghan, was shot outside the local church after being abducted from his bed by masked armed men. He suffered six bullet wounds and is hospitalized.

Belfast Newry Dundalk Ireland Henry Kerr Bailybay Monaghan Aard I. R.A Kerris

Boy Auto Victim Dies and Driver Held for Trial

A three year old Francis Broadbin died after being struck by a car on Bond street Saturday morning. Driver Prank Tarckin of 270 River street was arrested on a technical charge and released on bail of $1,000. The boy’s parents Charles and Mery Brougbin, two sisters and two brothers survive. Funeral services are set for 2:10 tomorrow afternoon with burial in St Michaels cemetery.

Bond Street Francis Broadbin Dover Street Tarckin River Street Charles Mery Brougbin St. Michaels Cemetery

Milford Family Hit In Auto Collision

William Ballay of 189 Harmen street Bridgeport his wife and son were injured in a two car crash in Milford Bailey in a light touring car suffered minor cuts while Stephen Mekoalzki of New Britain drove at high speed causing the collision Both drivers remained in their vehicles Mekoalzki posted bonds of 100 for Milford flight court appearance Tuesday morning.

Milford March William Ballay Harmen Street Bridgeport Esgove Mekoalzki Mekoalektin Milford Flown

Harding to Probe Care Given Disabled Veterans

President Harding ordered an exhaustive inquiry into the care of disabled veterans. A special committee will be named to report to Congress on abuses and necessary legislation. The White House said the probe follows a council with Dewes Gallbraith Miller Roosevelt and Dawyer, with Pershing briefed later.

Harding Washington Harting White House Congress Charles F Dewes Chicago France Gallbraith American Legion Thomas Miller Roosevelt Navy Department C. Dawyer General Pershing

Easter Parade at Atlantic City Captures Fashion Flare

Atlantic City draws huge crowds for Easter Parade on the boardwalk with Minick 27 noting a weather lull. Despite forecasts of rain, thousands visited for the holiday spectacle, viewing tailored suits and new hats while many remained home, leaving the display heavily weighted toward clothing rather than parade action.

Atlantic City Minick Washington Mississippi River Tiladys Mao Gnesta Philadelphia Atlan City South Carolina New York

Easter Exe Rolling Resumed Today at Capitol Grounds

Easter activities return to Capitol Grounds after four years with Easter eye rolling permitted on the White House grounds tomorrow. Washington youngsters will roam the expansive lawn toward the Potomac as the President and Mrs Harding plan to spend part of the afternoon there. The Marine Band will provide music. The annual frolic had been discontinued by President Wilson in 1917 after war was declared.

Washington Mar White House Potomac Sts. Harding Marine Band Presidert Wilson

French Doctor Dies Protecting Secrets From X Rays

Paris March 27 Associated Press Hiddenmee a doctor who guarded X-ray secrets died after a life long pursuit to shield his methods. Dr Adolphe Lepay chief of the X ray laboratory at St Antoine hospital said he believed the arrays protected others from harm. Leray had produced 35000 radiographs and was decorated with the Legion of Honor. Several fingers were amputated in his work but he pressed on saying the hidden God willed his secrecy.

Paris Poserne Hiddenmee Adolphe Lepay St. Antoine Hospital Leray Deming Bome Thhrough Preheh Legion of Manitor

Disarmament Move Feted By Harding Backers

A mass meeting in Washington urged President Harding to convene a world disarmament conference and postpone armaments funding. Senator Borah pressed for U S Britain Japan naval cuts and criticised armament programs as violators of Bolshevism, urging action to ease burdens and curb unrest.

Conference of Nations—World Japan Great Britain Washington Maren Harding Versailles

Search for lost balloon delayed by weather at Pensacola

Pensacola Florida March 27 search today for the canal balloon and its five passengers missing since last Tuesday was hindered by low hanging clouds and rain forcing the C7 dirigible to remain in its hangar. Seaplane maneuvering was curtailed and officials fear the crew may be aboard a sailing vessel without wireless. A four day search failed to locate any trace of men or balloon. London March 27 stoppage of in British coal mines on Thursday when the government will pass control to private owners is viewed as possible.

Pensacola Fla Sea Ofay Holmes Teo Thas Gulf London Mar Thura

Arrests After Automobile Collision Involving Drunk Driving

One arrest followed a collision between a Brooklyn driven car and another vehicle at Park Avenue and Barroegh Street. John Stankowics of 110 State Street Extension was taken into custody after allegedly operating under intoxicants. Maurice Solan of Brooklyn was the other driver. No injuries reported. car damage unclear. Additional charge of operating without a 1921 license applied to Stamson. Three arrests for reckless driving followed by traffic police: Albert Yankowski of Bank Street, Antonio Esposito of Midland Street, and Joseph De Felice of Midland Street.

John Stankowics State Street Park Avenue Stenkowitz Maurice Solan Brooklyn N. Y Wheither Stamson Albert Yankowski Bank Street Antonio Esposito Midland Street Joseph DeFelice Midland Stract

Two Hartford Residents Survive Auto Plunge Before Train

Francis A. Loveland and Miss Anna Keefer of Hartford escaped death when their car plunged 20 feet into the eastbound tracks near Sirkham street ridge in Branford. The collision with the Colonial express traveling from Washington to Boston crushed the car. Loveland freed himself and helped Miss Keefer from beneath the vehicle as bystanders aided. Both were taken to New Haven hospital in serious but nonfatal condition. The auto flipped through an iron fence after the bridge, and Loveland said a sharp turn was made to avoid another car.

F. A. Loveland Anna Keefer Hartford Branford Colonial Express Conn Francis A. Loveland Sirkham Street New Haye Road Washington Boston Loveland Love Lnd Miss Keeler Briek Wilt Lavaland Miss Meefar New Haven Lovell

German Communists Plot German Soviet Republic Claim

Government spokesmen in Berlin say central Germany unrest signals a Moscow orchestrated plot to establish a German Soviet republic. Prussian interior minister Severing cites entente tensions and Silesian issues as ripe for revolt amid a Moscow-backed movement.

Seys Moscow Berlin Associated Press Germany Entente Tt West Upper Silesian

Tokyo Fire Raging Blaze Destroys City District

A massive fire swept the Totanga District in Tokyo destroying 1 000 houses and damaging hospitals banks and major businesses. About 95 million yen in damages were reported with thousands left homeless and 123 injured as winds drove the flames for hours. Troops aided fire crews and crowds watched in fear as fires raged and refugees fled with belongings.

Tolio Che Totanga Pont

Europe to Ban Jazz Dances and Restore Waltz

Report from Paris outlines moves by dance professors and authorities in several European nations toward banning jazz dances while promoting a return to the waltz. Paris press reacts with cautious interest as debates unfold about cultural standards and dancing forms.

Europe

Bolsheviks Deny Coalition Talks With Opponents

Moscow and Petrograd Bolshevik papers report no talks with Mensheviks or Social Democrats to form a coalition government. An editorial in Pravda promises better treatment for home intellectuals and notes emigrant relations shaping Russia’s reconstruction. Official announcements deny Lenine negotiations with opposition leaders.

Hetsingpors Marr Associated Pressjj Moscow Bytrograd Russia Pravda Lening Mensheviks and Sosial Democrats Petrograd Sup Io

Rioting Zone Calm Fails to Ease German Turmoil

In Halle and Mansfeld districts police report the uprising checked though sporadic Communist actions continue in mining centers. Men flee streets fearing arrest or joining fleeing comrades as troops and police reinforce Mansfeld castle area amid war songs and machine gun mounts.

Halle Germany Associated Press Prasn Poli Conrol Hisleben Mansfeld Hatetedt Ount Peninski

Stolen Bag With Jewels Found By Passerby

A handbag reported stolen from Mrs Hannah Wallace of Tansxis Hill Fairield was found later by a passerby on a State street sidewalk. It contained jewelry and money and was turned over to police intact. Two other thefts from purses at the same store were reported by Mrs S. Barmey and Mrs J. Hall, with none recovered. A cobbler shop burglary at 50 Linen avenue yielded stolen merchandise.

Hanthey Hannah Wallace Tansxis Hill Fairield S. Barmey Brentwood Avenue J. Hall State Street Linen Avenue

Gompers Attacks Critics of His Anti Soviet Stand

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation, denounces critics of his anti Soviet stance. He rejects calls to endorse the Russian government or recognize it. A 2500 word letter defends the federation’s position as necessary for workers’ interests and labels propaganda as misinformation. Continued on Page Two.

Gompers Wallingson Associatedt Samuel Gompers Federation Ang Tedis Demonhood United States

Angling Tips Begin with Morris Ackerman Series

The Telegram launches a five part series by Morris Ackerman America's foremost angler with a feature on Angles to Angling inviting Bridgeport readers to oil tackle trim flies and head to the stream for bass and trout. Ackerman teases further installments and notes the first story appears on the sport page.

Telegram Bridgeport Morris Ackerman America Ackerman

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