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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1921

Page

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Stillman Divorce Fight Faces New Evidence Claims

Mrs. James A. Stillman accuses her husband of a frame-up in the National City bank president’s divorce suit. New testimony alleges Stillman kept an apprenticeship in his name on the Upper West Side and sometimes stayed with other women at the same address. Investigators note payments of cash for silence and a doctor’s admission amid the emerging defense claims.

New York Inge James A. Stillman Hugh Russell Budalo, Tr Vresterdar Stillman

Dearest Honey Letter Doctored Declared By Beauvais

In Montreal Fred Beauvais denied forging the Dearest Honey letter used as evidence in James A Stillman and Mrs Stillman divorce. He admitted tampering after being shown a copy, with legitimacy of references under scrutiny in court.

Montreal Potter Stillman Fred Beauvais Halfbreed Indian Guide Dearest Honey Stillman James 4. Stillman Bosuvais Bosuvais Denied He Had Ever Addreamed Mrs. Stillman Guy Feitman

Apportionment Board backs short term note for relief funds

In a formal statement signed by all members at a special meeting yesterday afternoon the board of apportionment explains why it rejects using the city contingency fund for charities relief. It says a special tax levy is undesirable and proposes a short term note issue within the five per cent debt limit to meet immediate needs. It cites departmental demands including a $10 000 purpose and notes that a few thousand dollars could aid the charities department, while current charity spending runs high as unemployment grows. It notes two main objections to a special tax levy: levy difficulty and collection challenges.

Board of Apportionment Charities

STEAMSHIP MEN REJECT NEW OFFER

A New York report details that the executive committee of the American Steamship Owners association rejected proposed settlement terms for the nationwide marine strike. The move follows secretary Davis’s wage dispute talks with seafaring unions and the shipping board’s wage scale stance.

New York American Steamship Owners Association Adiral Benson Flng Board Admiral Benson Irving L. Babs Shipping ‘Board Sea Service Recruiting Bureau Ior Fortg Centinues Washington Iurther Seamen's Unions Davis Agerman Shipping

Mellon Faces Enormous Task in Treasury Dept

Washington May. Secretaries Hughes and Mellon face a heavy burden as treasury changes since Wilson's era raised the department's size and complexity. The article notes a shift from a $1,060,000,000 annual revenue to a vastly larger federal debt and workload.

Mellon Treasury Dept Mellén The Treasury Wilson Wilean Treasury Department

Meriden Candy Shop Old Time Bar Arrest in Town

The Meriden candy shop on Main Street featured an old time bar with a fully equipped setup. Proprietor Louis Tones was arrested on a charge of selling liquor without a license after a recent arrival from Willimantic.

Meriden Candy Shop Meride Seon Ranny and Epitin Hast Main Sueen Louis Tones Willimanti

Sugar sells at four-year low on sugar refiners cut

In New York on May 1 refined sugar fell to its lowest price in four years after Federal and Arbuckle sugar companies announced further reductions of 14 points. The price for granulated sugar dropped to 1.29 per hundred pounds.

New York Federal Arbuckle Sugar Heming

Ulster Rejects Irish Republic in Sinn Fein Talks

Sir James Craig warns Ulster will not consent to a united Ireland and peace talks may end unless Sinn Fein drops the separation aim. He says no step could force Ulster to join an Irish republic and negotiations hinge on Sinn Fein proposing a different approach.

Associated Press Holywood Belfast James G Pieter Hamonn de Valera Wien James Craig Gamonn de Valera de Valera Lloyd-George Henes Ulster Sinn Fein

United States to Join Allied Conferences and Rhine Occupation Plans

United States to join allied conferences with Col Harvey to be a supreme council member and Wallace and Boyden to act as observers. French ready 10 import poles if Germans strike. cavalry divisions prepared to move to seize rich Ruhr industrial region by May 13 if terms fail. Düsseldorf reports indicate occupation plans proceeding with two cavalry divisions under General Bennacque in readiness, to be replaced by infantry as needed.

United States Col. Harvey Supreme Council Wallace and Boyden Duesseldorif Associated Press Ruhr Germany Duesseldorf Bennacque Henneague

Providence plant of American and British Manufacturing to be sold

The American and British Manufacturing plant on Charles Street in Providence, a major engine and machine builder, is advertised for public auction to cover $8,507.57 in unpaid taxes. The firm also faces tax sales on Admiral Street properties totaling $1674. The company, capitalized at $10.6 million, employs about 360 workers and has faced financial troubles since a February receivership ordered by a New York court.

Rhode Island Providence American and British Manufacturing Company Charles Street Bridgeport Renny Admiral Street Jig Jd In George C. Vantuyl Fr New York Cunpiaine British Serurity

New Haven Schools Adopt Daylight Saving Time

New Haven schools plan daylight saving schedules starting Tuesday after the board reviewed a committee recommendation and pending a corporation counsel opinion on legal compliance. The counsel indicated no violation as long as clocks are set forward and remain in effect.

New Haven OHANE Seven Stas Audi

Willimantic Liquor Charge Led to Arrest and Fine

A Willimantic man was arrested on a liquor charge and brought to Colurabia on a charge of illegal drink. Clark imposed a $100 fine and costs. An appeal bond of $1,000 was posted. A similar charge against Elinah was dismissed for lack of guidance.

Willimanii Ainnan Hantford Colurabia Clark Binnin Banon Baturday Aimilar Elinah

Cooperative idea gains favor with union men

In Cincinnati May 6 Organized labor seeks to fund cooperative societies to combat profiteering. The American Federation plans discussions to back cooperative work and endorse Miles cooperative groups. Council contemplates a declaration for fair labor and antiartist measures amid migration bill votes.

Denver Federatian Cate Miles Phy Council

Woman Ends Life Over Dream to Move to America

Mrs Catherine Idijevty reportedly hanged herself on a liner bound for Pinland after planning to gather a pedaemon for herself and her two children in America. Her goal to provide the children appears unlikely to be realized as they become public wards.

Hungary America Catherine Idijevtyinday

Cabinet approves U S participation in Allied war councils

Washington May 6 The Cabinet agreed the United States will send representatives to the supreme council the council of ambassadors and the reparations commission. Col George Harves will represent the U S at the supreme council and Ambassador Walace at Paris will handle the council of ambassadors until Myron V Herrick arrives. Roland W Borden will represent the reparations commission. Formal notice of acceptance was sent. Harvey named to participate in deliberations. Boyden to sit unofficially on the reparations commission.

Washington United States Supreme Council Council of Ambassadors and Reparations Commission Erade White House Retideae Malrera Col George Harves Court of St. James Souree Council Walace Paris Council of Ambassadors Myron V. Herrick France Roland W. Borden Reparations Commission Harvey Boyden Wilson

New York foreign born population shows slight rise in 1920 census

New York City’s foreign born total reached 1,989,216 in 1920, a numerical increase of 1,618 from 1910, while its share of the population slipped from 35.0 to 34.4 percent. Russians remained the leading country of birth with 479,484. Germany and Italy also posted changes, with Italy adding about 47,006 more foreign born residents than a decade earlier.

Washington Met New York Poland Russia Germany Austria New York City Rossi Italy Tfracco Norway Cuba West Indies Porto Rica

Paris Communists Oppose Mobilization Riot Nights

In Paris on May 6, clashes between Communists and mounted guards left soldiers and police wounded by revolver shots rocks and bottles. Arrests occurred as authorities move to quell a planned boulevard demonstration for the weekend. disturbances are reported mainly in tenement areas with limited public detail.

Paris Associated Presay la Liberte Ty City

Prohibition Raids Nets Alcohol in Greenwich

Greenwich police and federal agents carried out liquor raids over two days. Frank Hagerr, an undertaker and saloon owner at 38 Greenwich Avenue, was arrested for possessing whiskey and gin. Bonds set at $800. Join Omni of Railroad Avenue and Greaswale faced similar charges with bonds totaling $307. Warranted arrests continued on Swambent Road and nearby addresses as officers recover bottles of whiskey gin and wine from locations including a store. The story continues on another page.

McCarthy Reston Rafferty, Cantiltion Welch Greenwich Frank Hagerr Greenwich Avenue Wis OMNI Railroad Avenue Greaswale Wharies Doran Gate Siwambent Road Winder Otdrexs

Senate to Vote Wednesday on Emergency Tariff Bill

Parliament discussion follows long session on proposed emergency tariff act amid cross party debate. Senators outline amendments and the timing of votes, with foreign aid and defense implications sparking assertions about national security and trade impacts.

Senate

German Leaders Struggle To Form New Cabinet

Berlin May reports Germany cannot assemble a new government with ministers willing to accept Allied demands or risks to the republic. After two days of talks among parliament leaders and President Ebert, a nonpolitical "business cabinet" may be formed temporarily, with Governor Schwander of Hesse mentioned as possible head.

Karl H. von Wlegand Berlin Germany Ebert Selavan Schwander Provvince Hesse Reichsteg Wdst Feminists Democrats People’s Paesies

Fragmented text with weather and self-harm musings in a late paper

The fragmentary OCR includes a troubled narrator musing on suicide and illness alongside a Southern New Hampshire weather forecast. It mentions a storm moving east, gales subsiding, rain along the coast between Cape Cod and Hatteras, and a general outlook of fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday.

Wdather New Hingtant& Farthy Cane Oi Ape Cod Vape Hatteras Mississippi Stindar Fnglani

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Frank Mrs. Stillman Beauvais Comti Gladix Breket Charities Department Dr. de Luca Borosky Benson Seamen’s Bolehazy Cliftonplace Tony Mberosky Sylvan Avenue FH. R. Deluca St. Vincent’s Hospital de DeLuca Hemmer S. M. Garlisk Bolchig Beraossky J. JT. Walsh Gouey Hospital de Luca Sta. Vincente Hospital Bensam Shipping Board Mark Sullivan Hughes Daniels WU North Section Hope Willimantic American Federation of Labor Cincinnat Junor GeoLney Mederacion Conmeila Ans Federation U. S Lloyd- George N.Y Mao Nld Penpary Pennsylvania Simmons Demos Merth Catalina Metenor Warida Gerry Rhade Bath Harding South Central America New Republican Indiana von Buelow Jonah Rt. M At & Wy New Heaven Wray Aulanta Atlintiv Wain Block Island Boston Bufaio Owas Cibernnati Detroit Hartford Joudse Hattera
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