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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1921

Page

2

Haiti Delegates Charge Atrocities By Marines In Haiti

Three Haitian delegates arrived in Washington to present a memorial to President Harding, the State Department, and Congress. They condemn five years of U S military occupation, urge withdrawal, and describe the regime as a brutal military autocracy in the name of democracy. The document references a naval inquiry and criticisms of officials involved.

Washington Pres. Harding Congress Island Republic Admiral Mayo Haiti United States Republic Harding State Department Con

LeRoy J Miner Dies After Auto Crash in Peekskill

LeRoy J Miner of Fairfield Chasmere section, manager at Ash Creek Gasoline, died from a broken wheel accident in Peekskill New York. He was a front seat passenger in James Ball’s car en route to aid his brother Ernest after a breakdown. Ball’s car veered into a fence rail, piercing Miner's lung and causing fatal injuries. Surviving relatives include his father James mother Minnie sister and wife Eve Milford. Police report careless driving by George Horchkiss and William Stammer after a collision between two cranes.

LeRoy J. Miner Chasmere Fairfield Ash Creek Peekskill XN. Y Aimer James Ball Ernest Prekstill Ball Miner James Minnie Miner Ernest Miner Eve

Auto Hits Bridgeport Turnpike Boulder Crash Near Milford

A large touring car owned and driven by Tarence Isancia of Portsea Street New Haven wrecked on the Bridgeport turnpike near Milford late Saturday night. Isancia was slightly cut by glass and refused assistance. Police reported the vehicle overturned over a boulder and telephones were involved in the incident.

Milford Tarence Isancia Portsea Street New Haven Bridgeport Turnpike

Resigned pastor at St. Jonesh church cited ill health

Conny said he resigning his pastorate at St Jonesh Hazargville last February due to ill health. Born in Scranton fifty two years ago he studied at St Stephens College and Oxford. Previously served as assistant rector at Pough eerneis before coming here.

Milte Conny Ratudd St. Jonesh Hazargville Scranton St Stephen's College Oxford

Car Plows Into Danbury Drug Store Collision Injures Few

Mrs Frank Brownies drove through the front door of Main and West streets Danbury after losing centrol following a motorcycle collision. Five in the car and many customers inside the store were frightened but few were hurt as the car wrecked counters and show windows. Damages ran into hundreds of dollars. No arrests were reported.

Danbury. Conn Centrol Frank Brawnies Brownies Abs. Frannies Mall Street Winsted Bre Brandies

New Haven Girl Killed in Trolley Car Accident

In New Haven Conn May Mary Root an unknown age was struck by a car after alighting from a trolley while en route to a picnic. Frederick Al Brockett the automobile driver was held for the coroner.

New Haven Conn Mary Root Frederick al Brockett

Descendant of Commodore Berry Ties at 73

Plainfield resident James W. Per Taw, described as a descendant of Commodore Berry, celebrated his 73rd birthday. The record notes he practiced law with President Chester A. Arthur and graduated from Brown University, later organizing Brown University club activities.

Plainfield James W. Per Taw Commodore Berry Chester A. Arthur Perry Columbia University Brown Wniversity Club

Noted historian James Phinney Baxter dies in Portland

James Phinney Baxter father of Governor Percival P. Baxter of Maine died at his home in Portland on May 3. A famed author of early New England history, he served as president of the New England Histori cal Society and was once active in Gorham lore.

Portland Jlames Phinney Baxter Percival P. Baxter Maine Ely Know Bauntain Gorham Ar. Baxter New England New

Paris Riots Mar Cause 37 Hurt At Orleans Celebration

May 8. Associated Press reports widespread disturbances in Paris and other French cities during the anniversary of Joan of Arc lifting the Siege of Orleans in 1429. Fourteen fascists and 28 communists wounded. many arrests as demonstrators tried to breach gates of Paris. other towns including Brest St Etienne Limoges also saw clashes. In Orleans the relic ceremony proceeded with the war banner delivered to the bishop amid long traditions. Naval ship actions noted at Cherbourg with American ships Chattanooga and destroyers Sanda and Williamson in a naval drill.

Paris Orleans Joan of Arc Falicemen Uso Brest St. Etienne Limoges Cherbourg Ameri Chattanooga Tone de Pont Sanda Wiliamson Iggk Parr Naval Lige Red Sautus

Churches Urge Disarmament in Urgent Appeal Meeting May 17

Four major religious bodies in the United States issue a joint call for armament reduction and a world peace conference. The appeal, endorsed by the Federal Council of Churches, National Catholic Welfare Council, Central Conference of American Rabbis, and other groups, asks 166000 clergy to read it from pulpits. It cites a letter from General Tasker H. Bliss urging Christians to bear responsibility to prevent another war.

New York Predera’ Council of Churches of Chile America Nalional Catholic Welfare Council Central Conference of American Papbis Caltech Ameria Daea

English industry in turmoil as miners strike drags on

In London and Dublin the strike shadows deepen. Efforts to settle ration renewals face delays, while railways and transit cut services further. Newspapers reduce coal use to protect crews. Transport workers in Ireland allow foreign shipments for Irish use only amid the dispute.

London Tondon Lileta Lang Anbandon Vic Dublin Lris Ianspoer Ant Treland

Dublin Turmoil Leaves Several Dead in Stampede Terror

Widespread disturbances across Ireland report two constables killed and two sergeants wounded amid gunfire, bombs, and riots. A Jesuit church stampede in Dublin injured many as crowds fled gunfire near Dublin Castle and barracks. Police clash with Republican collectors, while attacks on Crown forces and ambushes disrupt Cork and Cavan counties.

Purlin Mayse Ireland Dulin Rau Dramoandra Dublin Castle Dublin Bourne Barracks

Marine Strike Falters as Shipping Board Reports Normal Traffic

Shipping board officials said no government merchant ships were tied up as seamen and engineers failed to cripple operations. They noted only minor disruptions at Baldmarn and Charleston and that militia in Charleston was ready but not needed. Normal operations persisted on major routes despite seamen’s threats of a daily 1,000,000 dollar loss.

Washington May Shipping Board Sa ‘Ahor Davis He Omar Enginearg Renighe Baldmarn Charleston S.C. E Claes Admire Benson Alt Enol

U.S. Decision to Join European Conferences Seen Aiding Allies

Washington May 8 Diplomats say acceptance of U S invitation for representation on world economic settlement councils strengthens Allied hand against Germany. It clarifies U S stance while aiding readjustments after victory. Senate ratification and Knox peace resolution politics interweave with overseas developments. Continued on Page Two.

Washington United States Germany Harding Supreme Council Conference of Ambassadors Reparations Commission Senate House of Representatives Knox

Belgian Cavalry Seizes Key Positions West of the Rhine

Belgian cavalry occupy strategic points west of the Rhine near Thernbarg and Dinslaken, signaling potential advance into German territory. French units push from Ruttingen and Andermund eastward, with advanced posts now within about twenty kilometers of Essen as Heizian forces continue their eastward movement.

Wihbes Prussia Prage Rhine Thernbarg Dinslaken Ornmiy Thulr Germany Ruttingén aAndermund Es- Sen

Berton Braley Joins Telegram Staff Poet for The Telegram

Berton Braley, renowned American writer and People's Poet, becomes daily Telegram poet. He has written more than 70 published works, 100 short stories, and two volumes. Braley’s career spans deckhand to reporter, with a lyric verse aimed at humanity’s spirit.

Berton Lrales Eople Lai Braley Telegram Berton Urales Ile Fas Hraley Great Lakes Faluitar Diteh Digeps Bralew Briles Edigue

Burglars Take $25,000 in Piano Maker Home

New York reports Harry D. Peace vice president of the Peace Piano company says burglars entered his home yesterday and stole about $25,000 in cash and valuables. The family was away most of the day and servants had been given a due of work. Evidence suggests entry was made overnight with marks found on the door.

New York Harry D. Peace Peace Piano Company Burgiare Suce

Clashes Rise in Upper Silesia as Polish Government Moves

In Warsaw on May 6 the Polish government, facing growing clashes between insurgents and German forces, announced a vigorous plan to end the insurrection led by Adelbert Korfanty and to unite Upper Silesia’s industrial area with Poland. Diplomatic circles report plans contemplate decisive action.

Warsaw Adelbert Korfanty Topar Silesia Upper Silesia

May meeting of education board delayed again

The May meeting of the education board is postponed due to two key pending items. The board must choose a superintendent for the schools, a process stalled since March. Other personnel decisions and agenda items will likely cause further discussion at the next meeting.

Schoms Merung Apyraya Ihe Orar Suse Meus Mgr. Wothy

Allies Press Poland as Leverage to Seize Demands

Berlin reports Britain and France covertly use the Polish coup in Upper Silesia as leverage to compel Germany to accept all demands from the London conferences. Government circles hint that without compliance, Allies cannot remove Poles and warn that some powers may be pleased with Polish actions. Washington's stance on the plebiscite looms as Berlin eyes a possible Bavarian leadership shift under Premier Von Kahr.

Karl H. von Wiegand Berlin Great Britain France Lipper Silesia Germany London Upper Pein Sony Eles Washington Poland Wilson Gern Yes

German cabinet crisis stalls as Mayer pushes for compliance

German ambassador to France Dr. Wilhelm Mayer works to sway Bavarian People's Party members toward accepting Allied terms on disarmament and the treaty. Despite his personal efforts in the Reichstag, party leaders and factions remain divided as Berlin convocates a national committee conference to resolve the crisis.

Wilhelm Mayer Ele Ated Ubdma Mayer France Ihr Bavarian People’s Party Uneilui Nila Berlin Geman People's Party Gusta Stresemann Tinhr

Fragmented 16th century verse and weather notes

A miscellany fragment includes a verse by Tom Gilliam Jr about living life and space, plus an 1521 dedication. The weather section forecasts warmer coastal conditions for Tuesday, with temperatures from New Haven to Atlantic City and other cities, and a brief Daily Almanac.

New Haven Weather Bureau Bac

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