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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1921

Page

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Slayings of Two Americans Prompt U S Demand on Mexico

State Department demands Mexico punish the killers of two Americans in Vera Cruz and other garrisons. Victims identified as Davis a mining man and A D Bridges a negro plantation caretaker. A Boston captain’s son John P Quinn died after a Tampico shooting by police at a shipyard.

State Department Mexico U. S Tampico John P. Quinn Boston Siam Washeington Mar Award Davis Pear Sonpra A.D. Bridges Era Cruz

Judge Lindsey Faces Contempt Charges

Denver, March 30 Judge Lindsey of the juvenile court must appear in criminal court Saturday to hear the execution of sentence after conviction for contempt of court. He faces a fine of 400 dollars or jail as an alternative for refusing to reveal confidential information from a boy in custody during a murder trial. He previously said he would go to jail rather than pay the fine and refused offers to pay it.

Denver Col Maron Ber &. Lindsey Supreme Court Lindsey

Devon man dies after wood strike at Barnum foundry

Charles A. Hoddinott aged 46 of 410 Lenox avenue died at his home after internal hemorrhages from a wood piece flown from a saw at the Barnum foundry in New Haven. He had been hospitalized since the accident two weeks ago and is survived by a widow and three children.

Charles A. Hoddinott Lenox Avenue J. W.H. Fisher Hoddinott Barnum Foundry New Haven

Ensign Sought Charged With Theft Of $25 000

Boston March report says Ensign Joseph Is Lynam sought on a $25 000 theft of naval funds, with federal warrants issued. General intelligence and Justice Department agents pursue him after he fled the navy yard. Early theory of Buenos Aires escape questioned as other U.S. cites indicate he remains in the country.

Boston Mar Joseph Lynam Avy Yard Lynam Ia Nneral Department of Justice Buenos Aires

Children Given Ether To Curb Appetite Reported

Westville, Mis March 20 A state investigation reveals that a child was fed ether by parents to suppress appetite. Superintendent Chester D. Stites and state education and health officials reviewed the case after authorities learned the practice occurred in the home. Parents admitted administering ether to their child to quiet tantrums and reduce feeding costs.

Westitble Mis Dss Chester D. Stites

Hays Plan to Oust Democrats as Postmasters

Penrose in conference with former chairman arranges to replace P. C. heads in state. Harding expected to issue an executive order within two days to enable the new Republican administration to replace Democratic postmasters nationwide. Postmaster General Bays has urged the President to act on the recommendations.

Hays Harding Postmaster General Penrose P. C Washington March Reepublican Post Office Department Bays

Near Bridegroom Jailed Over Elopement Plan

Chester Liclelwski a 34 year old jeweler of 397 East Main Street held on $5000 bail after police nabbed him noon yesterday. He allegedly assaulted a 13 year old girl as they planned elopement. The girl’s parents reported the conduct and the suspect promised to leave Bridgeport to avoid charges. The jeweler fled town after selling his store but was later found at Hallett and Ogden streets with the girl, now in new clothes and under police escort.

Chester Licllewski East Main Street Lietlowski Liedewaki Bridgeport Liedewsii Lietlewski Lo Ao Cleraymal

Leaders At Sea On Tax Revision Plans

This excerpt summarizes impressions from many leaders who will shape the tax law revision. The mood is unsettled as lawmakers await hearings and new information before forming judgments. The piece notes cautious waiting among Senate Finance and House Ways and Means members as they anticipate details to come.

Marr Spldivan Congress Prom Senate of the Ways Hawar

Quick on Trigger Patrol Repels City Burglar at Oakey’s Pharmacy

Detectives sweep the city for a lone burglar believed tied to three early morning breaks. Policeman Patrick Ledden of the third precinct challenged the suspect at Oakey’s Pharmacy on Fairfield Avenue, firing two shots through a display window as the thief fled behind a rear door. The same burglar allegedly hit Mike Nakasin’s grocery and the Connecticut Oil station nearby, with cash taken from two registers at the grocery and nothing recovered at the oil station.

Oakey Fairfield Avenue Patrick Ledden Stratford Avenue Third Precinct Solicaman Tc Ms Stick Leaden Mike Nakasins Connnecticut Oil Company Sation Mouintain Grove Street

Archduke Leopold in cabaret debut draws mixed reviews

BALIN March 30 Archduke Leopold Ferdinand of the Royal House of apsourg labeled a regular actor by his cabaret director, admits he is a clumsy dancer and poor singer. He performed in His High ness Returns Again, but Viennese audiences, including some women, wept from embarrassment while Austrians criticized him for tarnishing the imperial name. He claimed a pension of three thousand crowns monthly and a struggle to live honestly as a writer. He then returned to the stage for another try.

Balin Leopold Ferdinand Royal House of Apsourg Ttig Archduke Jaid Jonann Strauss Franciis Josep Archduke O Germany Duke Bax

Boston Women Must State Ages In Police List

Boston March 3 Warmel Must fetch their ages to police officers listing the city's inhabitants. It was an unusual day, but if residents cannot give exact years they may approximate. The listing will start on April.

Boston Warmel Navril

Seedling of Charter Oak Shipped to Los Angeles

A seedling of the famed Charter Oak is shipped from Hartford Connecticut to Los Angeles California to join a national display of trees from every state, representing a compilation of state saplings in a ceremonial garden.

Los Angeles Hartrport Connecticut Calif Union

Medical bill faces stiff Capitol hearing opposition

At a Hartford hearing on Connecticut medical practice revision, opponents led by Senator Klett and Rep Kilpatrick challenged the substitute for Mouse pil 60. Dr Black defended the bill while the Connecticut Registered Graduate Nurses' Association indicated no opposition. the hearing showed broad skepticism and likely defeat.

Aartifport Connecticut Tly John @. Blustat Connecticut Registered Graduate Nurses’ Association General Assembly Fendher Wmery George Klett New Britain Black Ils Record Commission Morgan Fairfield Hmeelf Black Litain Exnihita Raportz Morgan Commission Algo

Austro Hungarian Frontier Closed After Charles Attempt

The Austro Hungarian frontier was closed by joint government action pending final disposition of former Emperor Charles. Reports say Charles plans moving the Toya family to Spain while the Spanish minister seeks a pass for him to travel. Hungary suspicions rise as officials, including Admiral Horthy, weigh the ex-ruler's moves to regain his throne. (Continued on Page Two)

Charles 10 Vienna Charles Toya Spain Hembie

Mail carrier averts wreck near Indian River

Rural mail carrier John Zoytersharck spotted a debris fall from a wrecked freight car on the New Bayern road near Indian River. He cleared timber and wreckage from the main line just before an east-bound express train arrived, potentially preventing a serious collision.

Indian River Mileoerd Mar John Zoytersharck Bayern Zoytersharck Woodmont Uidian Jing Sgaxyteranarch Zoytersherck

Mighty and Lowly Visit Bier for Cardinal Gibbons

The mighty and lowly unite in sorrow as mourners visit the bier of James Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore. Tomorrow a grand mass will precede a simple interment in the cathedral, with diplomatic and religious officials attending. The body will then be laid to rest in the marble tomb beside Archbishop Spalding. Continued on Page Seventeen.

Baltimore James Cardinal Gibbons Sistine Chapel Rome Apostolic Delegate of Washington College of Cardinals Cardi

Commerce Body To Favor Zoning Plan at Capitol

Hartford bearing on cities and boroughs committee this afternoon as a large Chamber of Commerce delegation presents a zoning plan. Speakers include E. L. Wletcher A Hancock Joseph Sings and others seeking state power to enforce zoning ordinances. The: hearing is set for about 2 o clock before the committee on cities and boroughs.

Commerce Capitol Bridgeper Hartford Legislative Committee Chamber of Commerce Rilles Hartdseport E. L. Wletcher A.hancock Joseph Sings B. TF. Cooney A. H. Farhro Arthur M. Marsh Parker Seeley BR Caline Seward Price

Gospel of St Jacob's Oil lecture by Wallace M. Bayliss

Wallace M. Bayliss of Booth and Bayliss Commercial School spoke before Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce on the Gospel of St Jacob's Oil. He argued it was a long advertised healing lotion and used the sermon as advert copy. He urged young men to prepare for responsible positions and civic service.

Wallace M. Bayliss

Want Mamma Baby Toebers Plea In Telegram Ad

Grandmother Mrs G Loeber of 362 Amsterdam Ave New York appeals by Telegram to locate the baby's mother Margaret Ringselham Loeber as the infant lies sick and abandoned in Bridgeport. The missive notes the child’s worsening condition and seeks the mother’s address to aid the care of the infant.

New York New Turk Rick Accel Tor G. Lueber Amsterdam Avenue New York City Margaret (Ringselham) Loeber Bridgeport

Halle Reds Army Headquarters Captured. Leaders Killed

Berlin dispatches report heavy clashes as Communist uprisings spread across central Germany. Green police suffer dozens dead or wounded, while Reds suffer many killed and prisoners. rail guards and police clash near Halle Leipzig area. Magdeburg amite unit captured. government under pressure amid conflicting reports on the situation.

Berlin Germany Osden Ruur Arine Iron Works Milien S.A Halle Leipzig Gréer Mannheim Gevelsburg Ruhr Magdeburg Red Rad Galle Trachiefe Scheigerwindt Bartfield Reg Intelligence Department Messures Thue Reichswehr Kiting Belin

Local men jailed for bootlegging in Hartford court

Fairfield man Massy received six months in jail after federal agents seized a 20 gallon still at his home. Palumbo of Bridgeport drew three months for selling liquor to an undercover witness. Trzse of Fairfield paid a $19 fine after discovery of a still and testimony from a trucker about transporting alcohol.

Fairfield Bridgeport Harlan B. Howe United States District Hartford Stephen J. Massy King's Highway Fairfeld Cantillion Massy Antoni Palumbo Jebt Mowe Palumbo Welch and Cantillion Brawley Bureau of Investigation Gabriel Trsze Jedge Howe Irsze

Socialist Assembly Seat Vacated After Tight Vote

In Albany tonight the New York Legislature declared the seat of Assemblyman Henry Jager, a Socialist, vacant by a 77 to 64 vote. The move follows a contentious decision affecting the "Pourleansty" district in King's County.

Albany N.Y Mur Hale Assembly Henry Jager Pourleansty Distria King's Counts

Unaware of Deportation Order Says O Callaghan

Port La Ni Malee March 3 Donald O Callaghan Cork lord mayor visited the city and said he had not yet received any notification from Washington about a deportation order or a request to contact the state department regarding possible political asylum or permit actions.

O’callaghan Port la Ni Malee Donalds O'Cauaian Cork Tia Atcorney, Jr Lawless Norfolk

Capablanca Defeats German Rival in World Championship Series

Havana March 1 Capablanca the Cuban chess master defeated Dr Amanuel Laske the German expert in the sixth game of the international series for the world's championship. The end of the game came after BR and the Hrat do. 1 of the tournament, the princial games having one dean.

Havanas Tose KR. Capablanca Joniphl Amanuel Laske

New York Central Seeks Wage Cut for 26,000 Employes

CERICAGO March 34 Provisional wage reductions for about 26,000 unskilled New York Central railroad workers were asked before the railroad labor board to take effect April 1. Immediate relief from the current rate was sought while hearings on permanent cuts follow, with broader talks on other employee classes ongoing this week.

Cericago New York Central Railroad Railroad Labor Board Aod

Viviani Visits Harding to Pay Respects to France

Rene Viviani former French premier visited President Harding at the White House after presenting credentials as envoy He was accompanied by Ambassador Jusserand and officials said the visit was a courtesy aimed at keeping France and the United States friendship strong Harding planned to announce further that France appreciates past American efforts and wishes continued friendship

Hughes State Department Washington Rene Viviani France Harding White House Huyes M. Vivian Jusserand Prerier United States M. Vivieni Frence T 9 America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Davis A. D. Bridges Vera Cruz Claude YT. Dawson John P. Quins Thomas L. Ward Mobie Polliceman Belf Lindsay Devon Ensign Qmeesr Ee Leaden Dad Favghter Archduke Leopold John T. Block Measure Klett House Senate Sumii Ancrmperin Horthy Docianden Thrunne Salin Mores Dormer Meperor Charles Buda Iso Oll Boye Nick Leddy Hase Vileenil RED” Army Murate Karl H. von Wiegand Waterbury United States District Court Michael Poomay Louis Goodmean Providence R. I Toomey Goodman N. Y. Assembly Seto Brance Marsh Rays Ki. 5 State Sunday Post New York Central Viviani
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