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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1921
Page
1
After a lengthy debate the measure was sustained and did not reach the Senate. The county backed the bill, while opponents warned of unintended consequences and calls for reform persisted.
Judge Wilder granted the American Legion post a restraining order against United Illuminating Co preventing shutoff of current to the Golden Hill Street Legion clubhouse. The dispute centers on a $494 carnival bill linked to Plaza events. a motion to dissolve the injunction will determine next steps.
Fairfield County legislators split on the Sunday bill with factions supporting veto preservation and override. Key votes included Brookfield, Danbury, Easton, Monroe, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Shelton, Stamford, Westport, Wilton, Greenwich, Newtown, and Stratford lawmakers in a high stakes party line contest.
Reports to the U S ship wing board from New York say the marine strike will end by tomorrow night. Admiral Benson, board chairman, says the situation is well in hand and there will be no declaration of national emergency from the White House. Pacific Coast intervals noted in the dispatches.
More than 150 delegates from across Connecticut attend the Liberty Sons and Daughters state convention in New Raven. Officers elected include Countilor Mrs Fanny Crockett South Norwalk associate councilor Dintwall Meriden associate vice councilor Onn Shelton recording secretary Mrs Mayme Juengest Danbury treasurer Mrs Addie Pomerton New Haven guard Mrs Anna Scott Danbury inside guard Mrs Daisy Van Tancle Bridgeport.
The National Coalition Party supporters of Signor Giolitti win 206 seats in Parliament, with Socialists 134, Catholics 102, Republicans 10, Nitti followers 15, and others few. Reuters reports officials note home rule deputies elected in Sardinia. entire cabinet reportedly re-elected amid regional gains for constitutionalists and socialists.
Grace Clinton, a Connecticut writer in her early twenties, was found dead in New York's Washington Square area, with narcotics in her pocket. Her life as a would-be writer and social figure ended after a recent move to a West Twelfth Street rooming house, with police and Bellevue Hospital conducting narcotic analyses.
Allied note presented to the German government fixes the disarmament deadline for Germany as June 2. The Associated Press reports the timing was clarified in the notice issued today.
Final census figures place the United States total population and possessions at 117,859,258, with Continental states 108,710,620 and outlying possessions 12,148,748. The report to Speaker Gillett by Director Stewart notes increases from October preliminary figures and lists demographics by race and gender.
The federal government will not deploy troops to the Mingo district border areas until the four neighboring states exhaust their own resources. Secretary Weeks announced martial law is not yet justified and governors Morgan of West Virginia and Morrow of Kentucky requested aid, with West Virginia lacking state troops. Officials say the situation appears quieter though some violence persists.
The Rail Labor Board says cuts in pay are justifiable and will issue final rulings on all disputes filed before April 18 on June 1, with changes to take effect July 1. Proceedings for disputes filed after April 18 move to June 8 as the board aims a July 1 decision.
In Philadelphia on May 1 milk prices were reduced by 2 cents a quart following a daylong conference among farmers distributors and milk manufacturers. An arbitator Dr Clyde L Ring from the University of Pennsylvania endorsed the 6 1-4 cent reduction for farmers and merchants to adapt to current market conditions. Retail rates for quarts drop to 11 cents and pints to 7 cents with delivery cited.
Hartborg May 17 Employees of the Connecticut company plan to seek a ten percent wage rise on June 1. The demand is being formed by the union executive committee and will be presented to company officials Friday. The decision followed a referendum held last Thursday. Willimantic Dan AS celebrates the Connecticut Volunteers association second annual reunion with Justice Lucien Bunge elected president of the county supreme court.
Milk dealers in Bridgeport say no prospect of lower prices despite reports from Philadelphia and state agencies. They note retail prices remain at 15 cents per quart and 17 cents per pint with little chance of reductions. Bridgeport firms differ from state producers, continuing current pricing as of last night.
New York May 17 Wine, women and cocoarl are needed to support midnight shows atop New York theatres. Take away the first ingredient and the curtain must ring down. Management of the city’s famed rock shows at the Ziegfeld and Amsterdam theatres announces the midnight free show would end.
The text reports Borah’s near victory on adopting a Disarmament Conference amendment to naval appropriations. Connecticut State Guard units muster out. Creek, Westport officials note discharge, with officers joining the State Guard Reserve. Memorial Day escort plans discussed as National Guard equipment logistics loom.
A Belfast election permit dispute emerges as Sinn Fein seeks access to a historic building for the vote while demonstrations and violence flare in Bandon and surrounding areas. Reports claim a soldier was killed and another wounded in Cork while civilians fired on troops. police later retreated and a football match was disrupted amid ongoing tensions.
A summary notes a man’s fourth arrest for selling liquor despite prior warnings. Details are unclear due to garbled text. The report mentions a business partner and possible violations of local liquor laws, with references to prior incidents and ongoing enforcement.
Washington May 17 The ailing Chief Justice White of the Supreme Court shows faint signs of possible recovery after a recent illness. He suffered a severe health setback last Friday and remains hospitalized, with no definite word on his condition, though observers note he has shown moments of improved status.
Local merchants ready elaborate plans to welcome suburban residents inside the Bridgeport district next nest as Suburban Day attracts crowds. Preparations include transportation provisions for visitors and parked cars to ease shopping trips and comfort for exploring city stores.
Washington May 17 Republican Senator Borah of Idaho and allied administration leaders moved to attach a naval disarmament amendment to the $500,060,040 appropriation bill. The senators and administration officials unexpectedly shifted to support the amendment and called for a conference with Great Britain and Japan on disarmament.
Washington reports the White House will discuss a peace measure with the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Aly Porter saying no action will be taken until after the Knox resolution situation is clarified. Republican leaders expect the House to consider the measure before the end of the day.
The text offers a whimsical reflection on Fate as a merchant trading in joys and woes, noting Fate will barter for woe and that its goods are plainly marked. It includes a weather forecast for South New England and a midwinter almanac snippet with daylight saving details and a sunset time.
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