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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1921

Page

12

Immigrants Granted U S Citizenship by Superior Court

Judge John P. Kelless admitted ninety four aliens to citizenship in Superior Court. Of 167 examined, 154 were approved, including many Hungarians and Russians. Thirteen cases were continued or rejected. A complex case involved Harry Mendick born in Russia but raised in South Africa, with the judge granting citizenship under his father’s claim, while awaiting further developments. The session paused and will resume tomorrow with other hearings continuing into May.

John P. Kelless United States Europe Hungary Russia Austro-Hungarian Empire Harry Mendick South Africa United “States America Mengi¢k Paswile Julse Kellogs Tomarcow Meibere

Ulster Premier Narrowly Escapes Ambush

New Ulster premier and Lady Cra escaped unharmed after gunfire targeted their car on the way back to Cabin Hill Bellas from Baroridge. Sir James had gone to Banbridge and planned a meeting with Eamonn De Valera on the Irish question. a special constable joined the sentry but the car sped through, shots fired as it entered the avenue to Cabin Hill.

Bee Eutenas Prem Alesignate Ulster Lady Cras Cabin Hill Bellas Baroridge Sir James Banbridge Eamonn de Valera

Boston Paymaster Ends Life After Shortage Found

Denis S. Mahoney, 2 paymaster in the city treasury, died by his own hand after a $1,300 shortage was found in his accounts. Police linked an unidentified man who died at the city hospital earlier to Mahoney. After leaving city hall he reportedly bought poison, then took it beside a Fenway statue before collapsing.

Boston Denis S. Mahoney Ity Tréeachar Thomas WW. Murray City Hospital Mahoney City Hall Fenway Tie

Babe Ruth Objects To Boston Hospitality

Babe Ruth objects to Boston tax demands claiming he has not been a resident since 1819. He tolls city hall he taxes his automobile for unpaid charges and seeks to certify the assessment is in error. Ruth departs city hall saying it’s rough to pay for the privilege while keeping him as a citizen of Boston.

Olion Babe F Ruth Boston New York City Hall Bastan Ruth City Wall

Several Escape in Automobile Crash at Milford

Milford May 2–8. Eighte sons narrowly escaped serious injury when a touring car owned and driven by HA Sn of Bridgeport collided with another car driven by W Auing of New Haven. Both drivers and passengers escaped with minor injuries. Bridgeport car heavily damaged, New Haven car less so. Police notified later. no arrests made. Damaged cars towed from the Milford site located about one mile west.

Milford HA. Sn Fargo Maplewoods Venus Bridgeport W. Auing Elm Street New Haven

Newton Man Killed by Auto in Danbury

An elderly Newton man was fatally struck by a auto on Park Avenue in Danbury. The victim, identified as Frank W. Webber, 68, fled the scene and later died from a fractured skull. A Newton fishermen license for Frank W. Webber was found on him, along with a postcard mailed April 21 from Brighton station Boston to Frank W. Webber in New York.

Danbury Park Aveght Oak W. Webber Newton Frail W. Webber Brighton Station Boston Frank W. Webber N.Y

Mayflower Prospective Entry Sailor Schooner Race

The Mayflower, a prospective contender in international fisher meats races off Halifax, arrived today en route to the Magdalene islands after leaving Essex Massachusetts last Friday. It carried the new schooner La Dunton, another possible entry, and reached here six hours later.

Shelbegene Associaten Mayflower Halifax Aulum Magdalene Islands Essex Massachusetts la Dunton

Tanlac to be sold in Bridgeport by an advertised agent

Tanlac, the celebrated medicine, is to be introduced in Bridgeport by an advertised agent. The ad extols its remarkable nationwide success, ethical formula, and large production capacity at Day ton Ohio and Walkerville Canada, claiming world-leading sales and broad recognition.

United States Canada Bridgeport Taniac Laboratories Dayton Ohio Walkerville Avorld

Ferryboat Manhattan Fire Threatens 9000 Passengers

New York May 3 The municipal ferryboat Manhattan carrying 2000 passengers was threatened by a fire that started on the starboard side near the upper deck midway between South Ferry and St. George Staten Island. The vessel accelerated to full speed reaching St. George slip with smoke enveloping her. Fire apparatus stood by as the blaze was extinguished after about an hour.

Ay York Manhattan South Ferry St. George Staten Island

Many Beneficiaries Named in Edith Knight Will

Probate papers filed today reveal Edith Knight daughter of the late Robert Haight left public bequests totaling more than 5 million dollars. The will provides gifts to public libraries hospitals churches and educational institutions including the University International Grenfell Association Hamp ton Institute Warmington Lodge Trinity Brooklyn Conn and other named entities.

Gompers Reports On Labor Legislation

Samuel Gompers has prepared a complete report of legislation affecting organized labor to be submitted to the executive council of the American Federation of Labor in Cincinnati. The federation’s offices announced today that emphasis will be placed on convict labor laws and interstate trade in convict-made products, seeking both state laws and federal standards.

Washington Bamuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Cincinnati Gompers Poindexter Ng

VESSELS AT BOSTON TIED UP BY STRIKE

Boston May 3 Several vessels entering port were tied up by the marine strike. Grendon Arlington and Coust wise arriving from Norfolk were deserted at once. The standard oil tanker Briniant from Providence was abandoned by her crew. Union pickets cruised about the harbor informing crews and announced more talks imminent.

Boston Voliers Grendon Arlington Coustwise Norfolk Standard Briniant Providence

Funeral for Broderick Draws 150 State Priests

About 150 priests from across the state attended the funeral of John F. Broderick pastor of St. Patricks Church on Saturday. Bishop John Z. Silas of Hartford presided at the pontifical Requiem Mass with burial planned for Willimantic.

Broderick Agam Peral John If. Broderick St. Patrigis Church John Z. Silas Hartford Yaass Willimantic

Wife Defeats Spouse in Local Election Contest

Risty Springs North Carolina reported a municipal race where Mrs Bestrice Bullociki, candidate for Alderman, defeated her husband CG. T. Enullock by a four vote margin. The unusual contest saw a wife besting her spouse on the opposition ticket in yesterday's town election.

Risty Springs Bestrice Bullociki CG. T. Enullock

Estate of Zalmon GB Wilson appointed administrator

Willard Gillette of Haston was appointed administrator of the estate of Zalmon GB Wilson. Edgar Jennings and Fred Silliman named as appraisers. The estate value is estimated at about $14,050. Heirs listed include Tourdaugh E. Bunnell, Gilt Sarah A. Andrey Anna P. Morehouse of Medding Ridge.

Willard

Prish Sent Harding Joins U S Golf Association

New York May reports President Harding agreed to become an honorary member of the United States Golf Association executive committee and to present the prize to the winner of the national open championship at Columbia Country Club.

New York Harding United Tates Olf Association Prise Columbia Country Club Ty Righ

Graft Hair Operation Promised At Banquet

An account of a planned hair grafting operation announced for an annual banquet of a social club. Dr J I Parsegan of New York will perform on selected members including John Rodemey Lyman Case and others. Governor Lake to attend as chief guest amid speculative remarks on the event.

J. I. Parsegan New York Amer‘ak Torrington Menda Nehts John Rodemey Lyman P Case Winsted — Grusell Troup New Haven Wy. A. Warner Charles L. McNeil Porrington Walter Wakemat Wilkes-Barre Haalthy Governor Lake

Two Suit Filings In Superior Court Here

Two filings in the superior court involve George Suit of New York, a common law loan of $10,000 and damages of $10,000 claimed from Samuel Whelson of Bridgeport. Separately, Rains Osin Shabanowitx of the city and Tose Redlinsky of Brooklyn face a common law count seeking $300 damages.

George New York Noel Wesing Samuel Whelson Bridgeport Srings Rains Osin Shabanowitx Ity Tose

One Put To Plea In Common Pleas Court

Judge John Tt Booth presided as J. J. Co. faced action to recover 204.3 dollars plus interest under an agreement for work in good condition not paid. Defense claims unsatisfactory work requiring redoing, with a counterclaim of 250 dollars.

Common Pleas John Tt. Booth Contmon Press Court J. J. ' S Co. Agai High Ibrought

Legion of Dollar Savers Movement Expanded In City

Hartnett of New Jersey joined as staff for the Legion of Dollar Savers movement, part of the Government Loan Organization in the second federal district. Jank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor urged unions to back thrift stamps and government savings products to promote regular, systematic investments for workers and the nation.

Legion of Wallar Saver’s Hartnett New Second Federal District Resterds New Yor New Jersey Pennsylvania Jank Morrison American Federation of Lator Cabor Government Loan Movement American Federation Marisenal Whiel Beneft Uin Treasury Savings Whick

New Haven Printers Strike Extends Over 44-Hour Week Demands

Composers in New Haven printing offices who walked out yesterday to press for a forty four hour week and higher wages remained away from work today. The strike forced some shops to close as the labor action continued with no immediate settlement in sight.

GW Haven. Com

Proclamation for Irish Elections Expected Today

A proclamation for elections in the southern and northern districts of Ireland is anticipated today with writs to be issued. Dublin Castle announced the plan in the afternoon and nomin ation day and polling date are noted, with parliament assemblies set for June.

Souther Ireland Dublin Castle Eithet

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