17 May 1921
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as Elbert Wade’s mother reacting to ElWood Ware’s sentencing and upcoming Friday appeal. Woman sobbed loudly after the denial of the appeal, pleading for her son and crying out.
U S gains verdicts in two major inheritance and tax disputes with implications for federal finances. The May 18 report to the Senate outlines that state taxes paid cannot be deducted from net taxed by the U S, amid broader notes on oil rights and foreign concessions impacting American citizens.
May 16 report states the Senate military affairs sub committee approved an army of 175000 men as part of the army appropriation. The panel approved a minimum 173000 strong force, honoring Secretary Weeks's request, with a bill expected to total about $859.9 million. The measure contrasts with House figures and a vetoed prior bill.
Three Springfield youths arrested last April 17 in Greenwich for stealing an automobile were convicted in Norwalk federal court of violating the Dyer act. Captain James Nedley, alerted by phone about the fleeing thieves, halted them in Greenwich. On approach, two thieves drew revolvers and struck the officer, who was thrown from the car. they fled but were recaptured hours later. Sentences handed to Chester Baker 378 four years, Benjamin Gibbs 18 two and one half years, Franklin Lindsey 18 three years.
Washington May 16 Federal troops are not needed this time in the strike district along the West Virginia Kentucky border. Major Thompson reported to Major General Read that conditions in Kentucky were not bad and that Governor Marble fed the situation well. In West Virginia conditions were improved and required no federal forces.
Lord Hugh Cecil proposes Ireland as an Independent kingdom with a Windsor family king likely the Prince of Wales. The plan envisions two parliaments in Belfast and Dublin, a 160-member house of estates, and complete fiscal autonomy with defense levy to Britain. The proposal meets little favor among Southern leaders and is continued on page two.
A National Association of Manufacturers report urges opposition to labor union efforts seen as coercive. It accuses union leaders of seeking to dominate industry and govern the state for selfish public detriment, citing 1,377,204 spent in administration politics and strikes through April 90, 1940.
A night-time report states a mobile device was robbed while parked on Golden Water Street during an absence of an army blanket, watches, and a bundle of papers.
Three members of a family were hurt and two cars wrecked in a Park and Maplewood collision last night. Daniel W Murray and wife Mrs Murray and son William suffered injuries. Murray’s car hit a telegraph pole, the pole broke, and the family was thrown from the vehicle while Louis Zeesey’s Ford roadster was damaged but he escaped unharmed. Police arrested the drivers as witnesses detailed the incident.
The city council meeting descended into horse play as aldermen debated a submarine building amendment for Lake Torpedo Boat, narrowly passing after persistent remarks. Alderman Connor chaired amid taunts about party affiliation and playful heckling during the session.
Wholesale bread prices here will fall Monday according to Louis Helgisser president of the Master Bakers Association of Bridgeport. He said the price reduction follows a meeting with bakery unions and explained workers starting earlier will see wages adjusted, while those starting later may face a small cut. The exact amount of the reduction will not be known until it takes effect next Monday.
A fragmentary report from Washington describes concerns over private ownership of railroads in the United States. It mentions the Baltimore and Ohio and a Henan investigating committee with references to revenues, Willard, and an online source.
The New England states council met to study key industrial problems including the railroad situation, agriculture restoration, and why industries are leaving. It endorsed the St Lawrence waterway and the Boston harbor development with subcommittees asked to study further. John W Weeks urged urgent railroad action to aid national commerce and avoid disaster.
John K Williamson was named third arbiter by the Porcupine Boiler company amid ongoing dispute. Brennan to join Neid and Williamson as arbiters with proceedings expected to proceed Friday. A site at Mileve has a conference today, with a final tele investigation anticipated soon.
Connecticut figures report ex governor Baldwin seriously ill at home in New Haven. Report cites a sudden illness affecting the former state leader, with hospital or official statements not confirmed.
Bridgeport merchants plan a suburban day next Tuesday aimed at city and out of town shoppers. The event includes coordinated store visits, parking for visitors, police security, and special excursion plans from Port Jefferson and Patchogue to boost shopping convenience.
Four Greenwich residents and one Branford man appear on a Fairfield County draft evaders list issued yesterday by the Fairfield County First Corps Areas. Names include Wyman Benjamin of Stanwich Road Greenwich Hospital Michael Mwhorty and Alexander Eucharres of Maples, plus George Onstaftin Dialect of Henry Street Branford. All were registered with the Local Board of Connecticut.
A Mayview committee on finance drafted a bill to levy a six percent tax on theater admissions, equal to half the current federal levy. The plan would shift combined federal and state taxes to performers and venues, with revenue allocated to counties by population, benefiting state finances.
A bronze likeness of Benjamin Franklin rests on a plaza bench amid wreaths as police guard all night. The statue, crafted by Paut Amiieth, travels from Baltimore for a Whierbury ceremony and will be unveiled tomorrow. The event is led by the Sons of the American Revolution with speeches by Attorney James A Mire and Rev. Dr. William Horace Dex.
Police initiated a campaign targeting speeders aiming to keep Bridgeport streets safe for residents and motorists. Seven arrests were reported for speeding and related offenses, including reckless driving and driving without a license, with names such as Sfred Behm Ernest Cable Peter Cr Thileck and others cited for violations along Prospect and Maine streets.
The Hartford area report records that the Board of Pardons, in a brief special session at Wethersfield prison, refused Lilwood B. Wade’s appeal for commutation to life imprisonment. Wade’s wife watched and spoke little, while his mother sobbed, urging mercy as Governor Lake presided and state officials refused clemency.
A weather notice describes fair conditions in the southern New England area for Tuesday and Wednesday with rising temperatures. An extensive high pressure center over the Great Lakes moves eastward. Monday remains coal weather in many parts. The report lists observed temperatures across cities such as Atlanta Atlantic City Boston Cincinnati Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford and New York with sunrise, sunset, and tide data.
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