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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1921

Page

2

New Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Arrives in Dublin

Viscount Talbot, the new lord lieutenant and governor general of Ireland, arrived in Dublin today. Only two news photographers and a veteran newsstand keeper witnessed the arrival, with an informal reception held. Election posters for the Republican candidates were already up as preparations for upcoming elections accelerated. men posting posters at Blackrock were arrested.

Ireland Dublin Viscount Bet Leutenant Royal Yes Iceiny A Viscount Talbots Areemonys Iteraty Ie Viscount Talbar Iret Blackrock Crowen S

Allies Move Toward Ruhr Occupation In Plan

The Supreme Council plans to occupy the Ruhr with British and Belgian forces joining French, meeting in London tomorrow. Admiral Beatty and Admiral Grassie to attend, German reparations terms to be set within four days with May 12 as deadline.

Ruhr Marcy London Addmiral Beatty Grassie Reparations Commission Germany Fiz Lloyd-George Briand Hambure

Benson Calls to Flag Amid Shipboard Economic Shifts

The article reports Benson urging flag signaling for support amid efforts to adjust wage scales and working conditions as old shipboard agreements expire. The board claims support from crew members, while a meeting with union leaders is offered to discuss terms, excluding wage reductions. A separate Budapest note bans certain dances by ministerial decree in a home affairs crackdown.

Ping Beard Mar Nant

Cautionary Mail-Order Ad Promises Patent Medicines

A clipped newspaper ad urges readers to mail the slip to Foler & Co for a trial package. The offer touts Foler's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation, presented as a cleansing remedy.

Foler & Co SheMeld Avenue Chicago Eleari Foler Foley

Germany faces debt talks and potential Ruhr occupation

The meeting of Somorras and war experts, attended by financial chiefs, produced a lengthy debate on reparations guarantees. Germany’s revenue measures and customs would fund the annual obligation if terms are not accepted within the agreed time. A final session in Paris is expected tomorrow before the Tuesday night return.

Somorras Germany Ruhr Cnej Robert Stevenpor Horne M. Brand Count Sforza Min Jaspar Jimanen Baron Kego Mori London

Enforcing Isthmus Bounds and Territorial Claims

The note states Panama cannot demand occupation of territory not part of the Republic and not proven to belong to Panama. It reiterates Costa Rica’s rights and upholds the boundary as defined by Chief Justice White, with the American government recognizing Costa Rica’s sovereignty.

Panama Republic of Panama Costa Rica Iastice White Costa, Rica

Obituary notices from a Bridgeport area paper

Alfred M Gould, 60, died at St. Vincent's hospital. Survived by brother George Gould of Myrtle Beach Milford and daughter Mrs. Frank B. Cutler of Mortford. Funeral tonight at 7:36 from Morii ary Tailors Farnum Ave and William St. Burial tomorrow morning in Southempty on Mass. Also notices for Joseph Kusterer, Jim Mountain Grove cemetery, Mrs Helen Carpenter, Ernest Lincoln infant, Emma Roberts, Mrs Tolaniuna Carlson, Rosen E Blanchard, and others with memorial details and burial plans.

Alfred Gould Alfred MM. Gould St. Vincent's Hospital George M. Gould Myrtle Beach Milford Frank B. Cutler Mortford Moriiary Tailors Remington Farnum Avenue William Street Millard Joseph H Kusterer Joseph —Kusterer Westelé North Main Street Mervett S. Brown Olivet Congregational Church Benjamin BR. Thorpe Andrew Sistrand Amel Brecklin David Groninger Joseph D. Gesso Philip Weidenhammer Jim Mountain Grove Helen T. Carpenter Hsien T John D. Carpenter John L. Carpenter Norman Street Mountain Grove Cemetery Hal, T. Kearns Ernest Howard Lincoln Ira R. Lincoln D. G. Waitfield Bridgeport Hospital Emma 4 Fyrtle Avenue Chester Warshall Union Cemetery Stratford Tolaniuna C. Carlson Jonna Caraiina John Eric Carlson Fon Senutt Carrol Avenue Carlson Fairview Avenue Noble Avenue W. A. Smith Building Company Sterday Helen Grace Ryland A Bridgeport AlHstoni Tt Springfield Eugene W Reedgboro, VI Mre Cora Smith Shelbourn

Nervous Attorney Fatally Stabs Bride Then Ends Life

In NERVOUSNESS BLAMED a prominent Blue Earth attorney W Wk Hole stabbed his bride to death and then killed himself in Sacrburg Washington, ending a troubled marriage. The bride Iris Virginia Sizer, formerly private secretary to Holland, had traveled with him to the hotel where the tragedy occurred. Holland had shown recent nervous strain and strong signs of agitation, thought to be caused by recent disturbances.

Senctiburg Bay Holeland Bluefea W. Wk Bob Iris Virginia Sizer Holland Carroll Bres Holland

American ships at Baltimore held by strike

Baltimore officials report that no American owned ships will clear the port today or tomorrow as the union agrees to a 3 percent wage reduction. About thirty members of the Jeal Radio Telegraphers' association are on strike, with the rest of the 204-strong naval crew at sea or ashore in other ports.

Baltimore Marcel Tingie United States Shipping Board Washington Jeal Radio Telegraphers' Association H. K. le? Comte Arguaiistion Nival

General Harris Accepts Blame Over Wilson Nomination

General Harris testified a New Jersey man named John W Westcott who nominated Woodrow Wilson at the Baltimore and St Louis conventions was brought into Bergdoll’s hearing as one of his lawyers. He said Ansell told him the secretary of war would remember Westcott for that nomination during Bergdoll’s appeal preparations.

John W. Wescott New Jersey Woodrow Wilson Baltimore St. Louis Bergdoll Harris Ahr. Ansell Westcott President Wilson

Courting Parlors Planned in Workingmen’s Houses

London officials announce future provision of courting parlors in working class homes. The spaces will be for younger couples to court under the mother’s watchful eye, part of a push for a best room in every home to aid suitors and curb street wooing amid English social reforms.

London National Housing and Town Planning Committee England

Burglar Killed by Man Trap At Zukor Home

A crude trap using a shotgun attached to a cellar door knob by a cord killed a burglar in the home of motion picture producer Adolph Zukor in New York. The device snapped shut when the intruder triggered it, and he died instantly as the gun fired.

New York Adolph Zukor Yack al Burglar

Elkhunter ranchman markets wild animals across the country

West Wyoming ranchman visiting Chicago to fill orders for elk prairie dogs and other wildlife from his Big Horn country ranch near Custer. He plans to preserve native species, hosts famous figures, and has drawn interest from royal guests. Funeral details mentioned for a Cincinnati detective.

Sauraba Baton West Wyo Chicago Yedéric Renvington Bret Hart Ann Big Horn Mountains Custer Buffalo United States Mr. Eaton Buffato Bill Théodore Roosevelt Texas Jack Yellowstone John Burroughs

Legion Opposes Buckley’s Bill in Bridgeport Meeting

The American Legion Bridgeport posts discuss opposition to Buckley’s bill, move headquarters, appoint a Memorial Day committee, and plan flag display and funeral escorts. A tickets block and local publicity efforts are noted, with calls for merchants to fly flags for soldiers’ processions and for undertakers to provide details for public notices.

William Tridents Manfield Fairfied Legion Milford Bridgeport France American Legion Giheers Chamber Commerce Kiwanis Rotary Sini Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis, Fatary

Sex hints to church by famous woman

London April 2 Dr Mike Stopes a famous woman reader told a lecture for the Woman's Freedom League that the sex question can be solved by joyous motherhood. She warned against weak over intellectual women and said graphic disease is reduced when mothers are happy with planned births and without unwanted children.

London Mike Stopes Woman's Freedom League Church of Hogland

London Flats to House 500 in Crescent Blocks

London unveils plans to build three hundred five room flats in crescent shaped blocks inspired by New York tenements. Self contained units will feature two to five rooms with bathrooms, electric light, gas, and ventilation, as slums are cleared and century old rows demolished for private development.

Losdgn Oce Lantan New York Tause Prey

Charities Before Mayor Aid for Ex Soldiers

Letters urge employment assistance for former service men. Mayor Wilson and Chamber of Commerce discuss relief conditions and potential funding. Secretary Price and Joseph Burns describe efforts to use chamber channels to secure work. a proposal to fund relief through existing measures is debated.

Wilson KALON Fey Ford Uf Vernigar Secretart’ Price Erica Ity Pee

Council Admits Deficit Illegal in Bridgeport Bill

Bridgeport council discussed a 50000 dollar bill from Bridgeport Construction Co amid questions of legality. The council seeks legislative action to validate prior appropriations that funded materials and services, despite injunctions blocking payment. The measure aims to authorize debts arising from contracts exceeding appropriations without bids.

Bridgeport Construction Company Thomas M. Cullinan Edward Mooney Common Council General Assembly Board of Apportionment and Taxation Fits Bridgeport

Annual Meeting of Connecticut Child Welfare Association

The Connecticut Child Welfare Association held its annual meeting in Audoloistows May 2. Elected officers include Pras Austin Chenry of South Manchester as vice president Mes. Percy T. Walden of New Haven as secretary, Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith of Farmington as treasurer, Nathan J. Tec of Manchester as committee member, Mrs. Rosemary Anderson of New London, Miss Marjorie Chenier of South Manchester, Arthur AR Elis of Waterloo, Miss Eleanor Ferguson of Hartford, Arthur H. Farley of Hartford, Miss Jina M Thipps of New Haven, and Rev Mt J Fugge of Hartford.

Audolistows Connecticut Child Welfare Associaction Pras Austin Chenry South Manchester Percy T. Walden Hiven Herbert "Nox Smith Farmington Nathan J Rosemary Anderson New London Marjorie Chener Arthur AR. Elis Waterloo Eleanor Perguson Hartford Arthur H. Farley Jina M Thipps New Weven Rev Mt J Fug

Worst Is Over Say Employers Amid Factory Slump Revives

Employers say the worst is past as factory rhythms show revival after a period of reduced hours. Weekly hours edged up to about 57.5 on a trend toward normal, with 34 percent higher output noted in April as manufacturers expect a full return to normal by mid year. Industry leaders, including Alphеus Winter of the Manufacture Association and Seward Price of the Department of Commerce, foresee sustained improvement and plan surveys to gauge total worker hours.

Ani Mares Alpheus Winter Seneral Sada Courso Gevera Winter Giessionaire Mder of Commerce Seward Price

Fires Probe Interruption Delays State Investigation

State Police Serjeant Vir Ti overseeing the Jennings fire in Mairtivoid Tas Wednesday suspended his probe yesterday to testify before the Hartford state dental commission in the case of Von Wehern charged with no violation of the dental bays. Bergeahl Viel will continue by fire prove towas and was unprepared to act.

Vir Ti Harei Hartfo Ich von Wehern Bergeahl Viel Pra H

Dentist's Wife Admits Slaying In Troubled Trial

A tangled report centers on Mrs Rowland and alleged ties to EM and a dentist's death. Testimony recounts suspicions regarding hygiene and motives, with claims of monetary dealings and questioned alibis.

Military honors attend funeral of naval gunner

The funeral of naval gunner mates from the U S 1 destroyer Grege, killed by an explosion, was held at Park Cemetery with military honors. A firing squad and a guard of honor attended. Rev. ALP conducted the services at Mortuary Chapel, Stratford Avenue, as relatives and navy personnel gathered.

U.S. 1 Grege Plume Park Cemetery Keering Lake Terneds Boat Company Genrze Sanger Ans Ct 7 Stratford Avenue Cair T. B. Parish Oreien

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