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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
4
An established unit from the Fifth United States Infantry has been designated as a special rail guard to oversee movement of Wrench troops through the American barrier, ensuring secure transit and orderly operations.
A historic Fourth Regiment review is planned for Friday at Seaside Park with Col Lierrmiman leading the parade. Officers and state military officials oversee muster, and details note possible encampments and reorganizations for the Bridgeport unit with new National Guard arrangements and drill at the Army last night.
A damaged report notes an approaching storm moving from Boston to Atlantic, with warnings issued by the weather bureau. The gale earlier disrupted harbor shipping, caused property damage, and heavy rains. Forecasters predict improving conditions by Saturday as winds ease and skies clear.
P H Brady is unanimously elected president of the Local Eagles amid a large vote. McNamara defeats Quickey for vice president while Jan wins secretary, Proties is chosen as treasurer and other officers are named. Subscriptions to a foreign trade financing scheme are discussed by delegates at a national convention with Ledfield indicating availability of over 20 million dollars to close when the corporation operates.
Special Cable Despatch reports London May 6 that Winston Churchill has decided to make Mesopotamia a British protectorate with overland routes to India. The move aims to secure routes and establish Mesopotamia as a depot and training ground for military and aviation services of the empire.
Mrs Bergdoll and co defendants face sentencing on Tuesday May 17 before Judge Dickinson. The group includes Charles Braun James E Ramis Avert B Mitchell and Harry Schuh with postponement sparked by illness of U.S. Attorney Meon. The case concerns alleged desertion from the army and aiding Grover Erwin Be HW.
The fragmentary report notes Doty Spencer announcing a campaign to become mayor of Milford, with mentions of springtime election activity and the involvement of police figures. The text is incomplete but implies an upcoming political contest.
An alarm clock that supposedly never fails failed to wake a commuter August Kethian of Highlands Park as Charles Owen Melioy allegedly escaped with items from a Wilimen hans raid. Police raided McCoys and found a parchment tied to the alarm in a deep slumber. The suspect fled toward Sywinpfield after claiming a 20K loot was at crack locations. Tarasoulk was returned to the Mett mur Rome.
A Paris fashion feature describes a new coat style trimmed with monkey fur and brows material. Brown satin bows and tailor made costumes highlight this season’s vogue, with emphasis on unique trims and decorative buttons.
Frederic Adler, Vienna based socialist figure and Workingmen's Council president, warned of planned revolt in England as strikes and industrial unrest surged. He attacked Lenin and Bolshevism, accusing Marxists of dangerous tactics and calling for action amid border tensions and labor strife.
Legislative committee on constitutional amendments held a hearing to consider annual sessions for the General Assembly. No advocates or opponents appeared, and the hearing was closed without testimony.
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