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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1921

Page

14

Pupils' Tree Drawings Compete For Ham Prize

Seventhand eighth grade pupils display 250 color and black and white posters in the chamber of commerce committee room. Trees is the single subject with each entry unique as judges award fifty dollars to five top works and provide ten dollars each plus young trees planted at winner's choice. The exhibit, organized by Mr Han of Bridgeport Housing, opens to the public this afternoon.

Yiath Wiliam H. Ham Chamber of Commerce Etme Street Cis Han Bridgeport Housing Company

Bridgeport Leaders to Attend Connecticut Building and Loan Convention

Bridgeport will be represented at the eighth annual convention of the Connecticut League of Building and Loan Associations in Middletown on Saturday. The city houses the largest number of associations in the state and the Home Building and Loan Association is the largest single entity. John N. Standish of Bridgeport presides over the Connecticut league with W. H. Skinner as secretary. The league currently lists four members.

Bridgeport Connecticut League of Building and Loan Middletown Home Building and Loan Association John N. Standish Connecticut League W. H. Skinner

Teague Aboard Ship With Multi Billion Lars Mentioned

A fragment notes Teague aboard a ship carrying assets totaling over two billion lars. The text references TL as a meme and mentions Wasi and a sum of 6 040 000 in a terse, unclear context. The readable parts focus on large asset figures and a named individual.

Teague Awd

New Canaan Man Held for Assault

J James Fallon of New Canaan was held for the superior court today in 1000 bail on charges of assault with intent to kill and intent to steal an automobile. Leo Avena says Fallon hired him to drive him to Glenbrook. After leaving the city Arena claims Fallon drew a pistol and threatened to shoot him if he did not yield the car. The police report says Fallon later took a machine belonging to A T E Luders but was caught soon after.

Stamford Associated Press J—James Fallon New Canaan Superior Court Today Leo Avena Fallon Glenbrook City Tusale A. TE. Luders Bhut

Mayor Opens Chamber for Navy Recruiting Meeting

Mayor grants council chamber access for a navy recruiting session. Wilson invites women and men to attend as recruitment briefing proceeds. The event, slated for Thursday afternoon at 3, aims to answer questions and encourage sign ups.

Wilson Wiillina Navy United States Chum

Delay Likely in Cozza Versus Bozeman Trial

Local lawyers say the $7,000 damage action by Frank Coze, former Brooklawn Villa proprietor, against Fred Boweman is unlikely to reach trial until next fall. County court dockets are crowded with many undisposed cases, so a jury trial is not expected before October or November.

Frank Coze Brooklawn Villa Fred Boweman Court House

Nationwide view on naval disarmament split by papers

A survey of editorials from the Louisville Journal to the Indianapolis Star shows broad support for Harding's naval policy but debate over approach. Dem and Rep papers clash on disarmament pace, with calls for executive tradition and cautious international talks, while some urge immediate cuts.

Republican Party Harding Louisville Courier Journal Dem Naval United States Genghis Khan Julius Caesar Alexander France Europe Egypt Florida Times Union Borah Star New York Tribune Aprees Great Briain Japan Boston Port Huron Times Berald Ind The Wilmington Star Mit Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Rep New London Day Thrs de of Aring Ane

Wholesale druggists can get liquor in Boston

In Boston Massachusetts May 18 the issue of withdrawing bonded liquor by wholesale druggists was proposed in January and is now decided by Prohibition Director Daniel F. G Ciennell. Wholesale liquor sellers have no privileges of withdrawal or sale.

Oston Mass Eit Wirt Prohibition Daniel F. G'Gcennell

Wilson Busy With Pen As He Rebounds

President Wilson, health improving, writes and reads while closely tracking press coverage. He attends hall games and theatre outings, maintains silence on policy, and contemplates summer plans amid possible book from former associates, with visitors including Baruch and Glass at his Washington residence.

Washington Wilson Harding Arding Mr. Wilson White House S Street Ward M. Baruch Senglor Glass Joseph P. Pym Barton Payne

Three Arrests Reported in London Disturbances

police in London and suburbs report three arrests connected to Sinn Fein activities as officers in the Royal Irish Constabulary collaborate. Experts work to decipher documents seized by police at multiple London locations tied to the organization.

London Neotion Nish Larnon Royal Irish Constabulary Sinn Fein Londion Sinn Me

Fragmented OCR: flag and numbers reference

Readable fragments mention the United States flag and illegible figures, with garbled counts and descriptors. No clear event, date, or names emerge to form a complete news item.

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