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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1921

Page

20

New Bedford Teachers Forbidden Cosmetic Use at School

In New Bedford Massachusetts on May 6 Superintendent Allen P Sweith issued an order prohibiting teachers from using cosmetics in schools. He stated teachers must have clean faces and that children with dirty faces are sent home to wash. He suggested applying the same rule to teachers who use powder and paint, while noting school policy on uniform length of hair.

New Bedford Mass Allen P. Sweith

Ohio Police Prepare for Strike Trouble

Ohio authorities in Akron and three northern cities prepared for emergencies as traction workers threatened to operate cars Sunday to end the strike. Union leaders warned no cars would be admitted to the barns while the walkout began yesterday to protest a wage cut announced by the company.

Akron Northern Ohio Traction and Light Company Traction System Ieadéers Borns

Escaped prisoner recaptured in Winsted tale reveals chase

In Winsted May a prisoner who escaped from Litchfield County Jail and was recaptured today by Yarrington police was brought back by automobile. The man faced highway robbery and attempted murder charges involving another fugitive as the driver and companion Cre Wlusled to Tor tingtor.

Winsted May Joan J. Muldowney Litchfield County

Farrell Warns Ship Policy Costs U S Billions

May 6 in Cleveland James A. Farrell, head of United States In Corporation, told National Foreign Trade Council delegates that the government lost about 80 million dollars by not selling its merchant fleet when the armistice was signed. He urged a new international maritime policy, earlier retirement of the Shipping Board, and shifting to private operation to restore competitiveness, warning current laws burden American ships with higher crew requirements and higher costs.

Gleveland National Foreign Trade Council James A. Farrell New York United States In Corporation Mr. Farrell Shipping Board Foreisners Nage Oring Sharleris Amer Eamen Americas

Hartford Clock Change Penalty Bill Faces Doubt

A Hartford Senate debate shadows the House backed bill that would make public daylight time changes a misdemeanor with a $25 fine. Industry leaders warn it would disrupt business while supporters stress standard time. Senators Goodwin and Rosenfeld voice opposition, Butler of Middletown pushes for farmers time. Public clocks in stores and offices statewide display daylight time amid mixed sentiment.

Hartford Senate House Goodwin Rosenfeld Wadsworth Butler Middletown Hattford

Freight Thefts Lead To Eight Boston Arrests

Police announced eight arrests in Boston linked to freight car thefts in South Boston yards involving a merchant valued at thousands of dollars. Suspects named include Toli Qwedie and others. several were released after pleading not guilty.

Boston New York New Haven Hartford Toli Qwedie Tehaen Grand Jury Sunder Annpher Clark John J. Somerville Richard Stanton Gyerett Miles H. Ryder Rast Bo Isaac RB. Robbins Annie Robbins Abraham Wrasserman Hyman Crores Durant Clark Cores

Dr Gilbert N Lewis Wins Nichols Medal

New Vor May 6 report says Dr Gilbert N Lewis of the University of California chemistry team is awarded the Nichols Medal for 1920 by the American Chemical Society section for his paper The Third Law of Thermodynamics and the Patrony of Solutions and Liquids. He has taught at Harvard and MIT and will join the Pacific craft after duties.

NEW Vor Gilbert N. Lewis University of California, Ton Ney American Chemical Satiety Pacific Craft Dy. Lewis Harvard Massachusetts Nestitute of Technology

Sunday Night at Posts 1 Reels With Tye and Added Attractions

The Sunday program at Post's 1 Reels features a double bill with The Song of the Soul starring Vivian Martin and a poignant scene with Barbara Seaforth. Also shows Chickens, a light comedy drama, plus a Carter detective Allee, Fox comedy, and Pathe news. The bill includes the Every member of the BPO Elks offers a film action feature and a special news reel with increased prices for the event.

Fox Vaisely Pathe New di Tve Sing of Wonderful Entertainment Vivian Martin Barbara Seaforth Douglas Maclean Pictura B. P.O. EL Ig Mike Cature Carter Myster Fox Pathe Li Rees Match! Entertainment

End of Chicago Printer Strike Brings Wage Gains

A chaotic strike by Chicago printers ended after four thousand workers halted work across feeders and pressrooms. Employers granted wage increases, with weekly pay rising to 40 dollars and improved conditions, ending a tense labor dispute under the guidance of printers and shop leaders.

Flivver Panic Scares Farmer Near Roadside

A wealthy farmer three miles from town recounts his rogues of hogs bolting from pasture after he rattles a pan to feed them. Vets say the noisy flivvers along the road provoke the hogs into mistaking the drive feed alarm, causing mass panic.

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Gould Schurman Named Minister to China

Washington May 6. Former Cornell University president Dn Qaeob Gould Schurman is understood to have been selected by President Harding for appointment as minister to China.

Washington Dn Qaeob Gould Schurman Cornell University Bern Harding Iinister China

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