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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1921

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Thousands greet French envoy on his arrival here

Viviani former French premier and envoy arrives on Lorraine in New York. He plans to confer with President Harding in Washington on a courtesy mission. He declines to discuss the visit until after talks with the president. He is to attend events in New York and Washington through early April.

Andi Harding New York Viviani Lorraine Washington An & Mission France Salutine Jules Juserand M. Viviani Jusserand Federation of the French Alliance Medill McCormick New York Chamber of Commerce

High Wind Halts Search for Five Missing Airmen

Officials at the naval air station said the trace of the tolsamy naval balloon and five men, started on March 22, had been found but the search would continue if weather moderates. A strong northwest wind and rain squalls hindered operations today. planes will resume the search later.

Pensacola Fla. Mar Naval Air Station

Ireland's Mayor Defends Liberty At Cork Rally

Donal O Callaghan Corks youthful mayor tells a packed Casino audience Ireland will fight to death for absolute liberty and seeks American recognition. A cleric speaker and Ethan Allen progeny debated Ireland's cause as O Callaghan spoke over an hour, denying religious influence in the struggle. Continued on Page 15.

Ireland O’callaghan Donal O'Callaghan Cork O'Callaghan Albert Allen Ethan Alen J. Flanagan

SHORT LINE RAIL RULING DENIES UNIFORM PAY RULES

The United States Railroad Labor Board dismissed the push to apply standard wage scales to 4190 shore line workers across 67 short line railroads. Officials cited diversified duties making uniform rules impracticable, allowing carriers and workers to negotiate wages independently. The decision protects existing wages and avoids new increases. In Danbury, John Danlavey wins council seat while Mayor Toert secures a fourth term. GOP gains with women voters noted.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board Hoare Tus Danbury William C. Toert John Dunleavey Gilbert D. Frank Stevens Stevens Wer Charles T. Anthes Stephen Dy Moore Ernest W. Bailey Catherine M. Gane George H. Scott Grace RB Nowlan Steet Wiliam _Gilsttt Peter Tasichy

Easter rising anniversary sees fewer violent incidents

PGBLIN March 23 marks the fifth anniversary of the Easter rising with a holiday period free of major murders or ambushes though attacks persist. Kingston residents faced late night gunfire and a naval base assault as military guards were attacked from three points. two bombings hit Dublin military lodges with limited casualties.

Pgblin Kingston Dublin

City Manager Plan Advocated by Judge Light

Judge Light of Norwalk argued the commission city manager form is spreading nationwide. He said expert department heads cut expenses and improve city management, urging education and public study to build support for adopting the plan. He noted cities often vote multiple times before approval and suggested hiring part time businesslike commissioners.

Indge Norwalk Ben's League Ollyet Congregational Church Commission Light Gaid

Machinists Named Business Agents for Mexico

Washington March 23 The International Association of Machinists with HQ here has been named commercial representatives of the Mexican government. The union will advise and promote use of products from union shops. Mexico seeks farm machinery and standard railroad equipment with fair labor practices. The Mount Vernon Savings Bank may handle financing. Negotiations with the Gossiac government remain unsettled.

Washington International Association of Machinists Machinists’ Organization Mexico TE. c. Davison Machinists l \abor Souther Republic Mount Vernon Savings Bank Machinists Association Gossiac Indersteau

Quakers Urge Harding to Lead World Disarmament

In Philadelphia orthodox friends urged President Harding to start a world disarmament movement. A delegation led by George W. Warner presented the resolution at the opening of the yearly meeting, calling for remove of extra military funding and urging U.S. action.

Philadelpata Marek Phisdelphi Orthodox Friends Today Birdie George W. Warner

Detroiter shoots a monkey in burglary case

Detroit resident Fred Grossman shot a burglary suspect described as a “Second-Story Man” during a Sunday morning break in on Brush Street. The intruder was struck by gunfire after entering the residence, according to police reports.

Detroiter Detroit Mar Hetroie Fred Grossman Apartion Brush Street

Red uprisings ignite Germany amid raids and planned strike

Berlin reports a critical day ahead as radical Communists threaten a general German strike. Roving bands plunder farms and towns in central Germany while dynamiting railway bridges and post offices. Authorities fear attempts to seize Vorwaerts and Freiheit papers. lack of lines hampers verification.

Klar HV Commuunists Gerkin Forarment Thair Berlin Red Movement Vorwaerts Social Democrats Pfreiheit Independent Socialists Germany Bavaria Einwohnerwehr

20 Yanks Quell German Rioters In Record Time

A riot broke out in Mantabaar near Ehrenbreitstein as U S troops quickly deployed from Fort Montabaur. Provost marshal units arrived and dispersed the crowd, arresting the rioter leader and seizing a number of coronpuntet accessories. No further trouble reported.

Mantabaar Ehrenbreitstein Mitea Montabaur

Widow of Pullman Car Inventor Dies

Widow of the Pullman car inventor Pasalwena Marr Mes George M Pulitat dies today after brief illness at age eighty four. Her son in law and daughter survive. former rovernae and Ate. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Pullman Car Pasalwena George M. Pulitat Anlaw and Dolwzhhen Rovernae Ate Prin ¢ Taawedet

Menorah Warehouse 15 Raid by Dry Agents

Dry agents raided a Menorah Warehouse numbered 15 amid enforcement operations. A reported $400,000 in assets or value is mentioned in the scattered OCR text, with unclear further details about locations or individuals involved.

Menorah Warehouse

Supreme Court Rules Taxable Profits From Securities

Prohibition agents seized a large liquor haul in New York Bowery, described as the city’s biggest raid since Prohibition began. They confiscated 200 cases of three gallons each and 600 barrels of wine at the Menorah Wine company warehouse, valued at about 450000, with several other locations raided that day. The operation targeted the Continental Wine company, later renamed Garrett company, and involved multiple agents and motor trucks.

NENRY York Bowery W Menorah Wine Company Ernest S Leagiey Prohibition Enforcement Menorah Company Genoral Prohibition Sail Continental Wine Company Garrett

Shippers Oppose Rail Rate Raises In Hartford

Connecticut manufacturers and shippers led by W H Chandler opposed the Newark New Haven and Hartford railroad 10 percent freight rate increase during a Governor Lake chaired hearing in Hartford. Railroad officials defended the rise, while the New Midland Traffic League condemned the proposal, citing alleged inefficiencies and urging governors to reject rate hikes.

Hartford Newark, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Connecticut Ranitor I. Z. Bearson B. Campbell G. Buckland York, New Haven Kent Hubbard Middletown Take Gosa Waterbury David Day Gringeport Charles Woodward Fred . Ford New Haven W. H. Chandler Boston New Midland Traffic League Traffe League Rugland Thieline Fairit

Norwalk Votes for Daylight Saving in Defiance of Law

Norwalk led a daylight saving vote in a city meeting led by Mayor Donovan and Guy Coll. They declared an extra hour of daylight would occur in Norwalk even if state law opposed it. The change would start April 34 and last until September 25, with Stamford New Britain and New London expected to follow Norwalk.

Norwalk Donovan Guy Collin Nor- Walk Stamford New Britain New London

Norwalk Fake Tag Day Swindle Hits Children’s Benefit

Norwalk today exposed a phony charity drive after two women claimed a New York based manufacturer funded a house to house canvass. About a dozen applicants were given beats and told to carry tin cups with signs reading children’s tag day. Police investigated but details remained unclear. authorities warned the loss could be considerable.

Norwalk New York City Patice

Davis Resigns as U S Official at Cable Conference

Washington reports no word on the arrest of Joan Williams, a Jasper county farmer charged with peonage and murder. Justice officials say state authorities handle the case, but fear deaths of the negroes may hamper federal peonage prosecutions. The region is described as among the worst for peonage activity, complicating local investigations.

Washington Noa Joan Wiliams Jasper County Department of Justice Department Georgia

New Haven Road Shopmen Wage Reduction Query

Wage reductions for New Haven Road shopmen were announced with details unclear due to garbled text. Conference committee plans immediate action and board review to determine any formal decision or further steps regarding the proposed changes.

New Haven Road

Supreme Court Refuses Review of G and M Cases

The Supreme Court today declined to review a case against the ill and mainly selroad for violating provisions of the statute. Twenty continuous hours per road employes running service were alleged across twenty separate counts.

Supreme Court Washington Mat

Massachusetts Plans Aerial Mackerel Hunt

Massachusetts proposes using airplanes to locate mackerel in the Atlantic. William Adams, head of the fisheries division, asks the Bureau of Fisheries to study aerial searching after 49,000 of 79,000 barrels caught this year were reportedly taken by unseen vessels off the southern coast and never landed.

Hostcin Bureau of Fisheries Wiliam OG. Adams Glertor Vir Asheries and Home Adama Adams

Government Wins Three Important Tax Cases

The Supreme Court ruled that gains from corporate securities and asset increases realized upon sale are taxable as income under the income and excess profits act. The decision, endorsed by all justices, affects about 169 million dollars and clears part of tax litigation faced by the Treasury.

U. S. Supreme Court Solicitor General Washington Supreme Court Frierson Opinens Treasury Department Ikey Laar & Trust Co Arthur Ryerson Chicago Illinois Internal Revenue Joseph T. Ryerson Sen. 2 Corporation Omder He Corporation Excise Tax Act Clark Eald

Rapid Temperature Plunge Marks March Weather

A Bridgeport report describes a sharp weather shift with rain hail and snow. Temperatures fell at about one degree per minute, dropping from around 70 to 40 by midnight. An evening storm brought wind and icy streets, with a forecast of cloudy cold conditions easing to clearer milder weather tomorrow.

Bridgeport

Panama to resist Hughes note in boundary dispute

Panama will use every means to resist Secretary Hughes demand on the Panama Costa Rica boundary award. The Panamanian assembly met in special session to discuss the note and officials in Washington say a first move would be to oust President Porras to protest.

Panama Hughes Washington Mer Panama- Costa Rica Jamice White Paraman Assembly Uouse

Edwards May Head List of Major Generals

Secretary Weeks indicated two new army chief of staff appointments would be chosen before the April 11 special session. A proposed list of general officers to be submitted to Congress is near completion, likely mirroring the Baker nominations with Brigadier General Clarence R Edwards possibly headed for major general.

Army Peyton TC Congress Baler Clarence R. Edwards 2Uth New England) National Guard Baker

Fairfield Orders Probe of Fire Protection Needs

Fairfield residents gathered at the Public Library to discuss town fire protection. Judge Banks moved to appoint a joint committee from the four town fire companies to investigate needs and report to the board of finance. Presiding officer Judge Bacon Wakeman. meeting well attended, including women, with a circular letter fueling interest. continuation noted.

Fairfield Finance Board Adtizens Pairfield Hmatly EL ©. Banks Board of Finance Mra Banks Clearge Anderson Bacon Wakeman Sre

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