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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1921

Page

11

Bergdoll Counsel Cited by House on Contempt Charge

Harry Weinberger of New York, counsel for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, was ordered before the House for contempt after refusing to testify to fees paid by Bergdoll’s mother. Weinberger challenged the committee’s authority citing army induction. Chair Peters overruled his objection and Weinberger refused to produce books. Rep. Johnson moved to hold him in contempt.

Washington Harry Weinberger New York Grover Cleveland Bergdoll House of Representatives Evter House Weinberger Peters

Ship Owners Ban Signed Agreements

New York May 18 The executive and wage committees of the American Steamship Owners Association adopted a resolution declaring the organization would have no signed agreements with any seagoing labor union.

New York American Steamship Owners Association

Health for Working Girls in Springfield Advertisement

A testimonial promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. A Springfield reader reports weariness, eating issues, and backache improved after four bottles, urging others to seek the remedy. The ad emphasizes forty years of use and invites readers to write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts for health guidance.

Springfield, I Lydia E. Pinkham Doown Roux Rukus Springfield Miss Rimkle

Neutrality rules take effect in Constantinople

May 18 report says Allied high commission enforces neutrality for Constantinople, the Straits and Gulf of Ismid. Proclamation requires withdrawal of Greek forces and ships, disarms irregular bands in Thrace, and assigns policing of the straits to General Wrangel’s army amid Bolshevik threats in Asia Minor.

Constantinople Allied High Commission Straits Gulf of Ismid Thrace Asia Minor Wrangel Crimea

Liberal deputies warn Obregon over Madero fate in Mexico City

In Mexico City on May 18 liberal constitutionalists warned President Obregon to change policy after radicals tried to storm the chamber. A memorial signed by 1388 deputies and several senators accused Interior Secretary Calles and ex president and ex treasury secretary Huerta of fomenting disaffection.

Mexico City Adioa Chamber of Deputies Laberal-Constitutionalist Francisco Madero Obregon P. Elias Callies Interior Adolfo Dela Huerta the Treasury Obreson Confederation of Syndicated Workers

Gill to Organize Baltimore Typothetae

Robert B. Gill resigns as executive secretary of the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen to aid Baltimore typothetae in forming a printing industry organization. He cites the wartime growth of the Loyal Legion and says the plan features equal employer and employee representation and could spread to other cities.

Portland Ore Robert 8. Gill Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen Typothetae Baltimore Loyal Legion Northwest Loyal Legion of Loggers Lumbermen Gill

Maxwell Motors Sale Confirmed by U S Judge at Bay City

United States District Judge Arthur A. Tuttle confirmed the sale of Maxwell Motor company property in Bay City Michigan on May 18. The court dismissed petitions from certain first preferred stockholders protesting the sale. The company’s reorganization committee appeared as urged by the court and became liable to the protesting stockholders.

Bay City Mich United States Arthur A. Tuttle Maxwell Motor Company Petitio First Preferred

Delay on Knox peace regulation shown by House leader

Washington May 18 Representative Manden Republican leader stated no action would be taken in the house this week on the Knox peace regulation or any similar measure. The House plans to close tomorrow for an outing to Guantico Virginia to observe Marine Corps activities. Secretary Denby has invited them to travel on the presidential yacht Mayflower.

Washington Manden House Knox Guantico Marine Corps Denby

U S urged to aid plan to stabilize exchange rates

New York May 1 The United States should help stabilize exchange rates to boost South American trade and attract capital for development, speakers at the National Association of Manufacturers World Trade Conference urged. Ambassador Peret of Peru and Dr Sanos A Dominici of Venezuela pressed American investment, while Slavko vy Groulich spoke for Serbs Croats and Slovenes on welcoming US goods and diverse suppliers.

New York United States World Trade Conference of the National Association of Manufacturers Peret Peru Sanos A. Dominici Venezuela South America Asia Dominici Slavka

Many Divorces Set for Hearing in Superior Court

The short calendar session of the superior court in Lamor Rox includes action on several reports of state referees and committees on divorce matters. Judge Kellogg and Judge Keefer assign multiple cases such as Sziras v Kopacsi Selros, Schahel v Purdy, Parkyn v Parkyn, Ricci v Ricci, Jaskai Marione ODonnell, Young v Young, Grager v Krag, Alvord v Alvord, Canneva v Canneva, with uncon tested divorce proceedings scheduled for hearing.

John P. Kellogg Superior Court Lamorrox Charles Sziras Agnes Kopacsi Selros Mary Schahers Frank Schahel Harry Bell Purdy Edna M. Purdy John E. Keeer Alice Marie Parkyn Parkyn Rebeca Swiesey Vold Sweesey Leone Ricci Leda Magzzoni Ricci Susie sHeNeava John Jaskai Marione Q'Donnell Willian O'Donneall Helen Haight Young William Young Mary Grager Charles Krag Anna M. Alvord Elmore Alvord Francesco Canneva Rose Canneva

Furniture Sale Prices Scan With Revisions And Descriptions

Appliance style sale listing showing multiple items with revised prices for furniture pieces such as Golden Oak Buffets Burl Walnut Wardrobes and Mahogany tables. Items include mirrors, felt liners, inlaid Sheraton patterns, wardrobe chifforobes and upholstery textiles with floor level notes and revised sale prices.

Aiellander Appointed Federal Prohibition Agent

Washington May 128 The internal revenue bureau announced the appointment of Joan Aiellander as supervising federal prohibition agent for the central department with headquarters at Chicago.

Washington Joan Aiellander bEtage Central Department Chicago Internal Revenue Bureau

Rickenbacker Plans Coast to Coast Flight

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, famed World War I ace, announced a five day transcontinental flight from Oakland California to Omaha Nebraska after a May departure. He hopes to reach Cheyenne Wyoming by noon the first day and Omaha by nightfall, aiming for a five day crossing.

San Francisco Eddie Rickenbacker Oakland Cal Rickenbacker Cheyenne Wyo Omaha Neb

Mahogany and Walnut Furniture Sale Items

Solid Mahogany drop leaf tables and lea wagons with glass tray and drawers. Oak drop leaf wagons with large tray. Vanit sets in full and twin sizes with beds dressers chifforobe and mirrors. Prices revised with sale figures and variations in finish.

Lea

Oak and Mahogany Furniture Price Reductions

Oak with bevel French plate mirror reduced from 25 to 20 dollars. Fumed Oak with mirror lowered from 28 to 22 50. Ivory finished dresser now 34 dollars from 42. Mahogany finish reduced from 44 to 35 dollars.

First 1921 mail leaves Upper Yukon for Dawson

May 18 report from Dawson notes the year’s first Yukon mail departed by launch marking navigation opening. Upper Yukon from Circle City to Whitehorse is clearing rapidly while river from Fort McGibbons to river mouth remains blocked by ice. Circle City experienced flooding after a bleite dam broke.

Dawson Yukon River Yukon Circle City White Fort McGibbons

Chiffoniers in Walnut or Mahogany at Sale Prices

Classified note offers two chiffonier and dresser sets in American Walnut or brown Mahogany. Revised price is $110 with sale price $33. A large 42 inch chiffoniere with lock is reduced from $32 to $25.00.

Dresser

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