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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1921

Page

2

Industrial bill sparks hearings on unwarranted warfare bans

A legislative push seeks to curb strikes and lockouts by defining unwarranted industrial warfare and penalizing actions that target employees for union membership. The measure aims to bar sympathy strikes and picketing that harm parties to labor agreements while preserving rights to other lawful labor actions. The full text outlines penalties, definitions, and remedies for violations.

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Knights of Columbus Stage Frivolities Delight Large Casino Audience

The Knights of Columbus presented “Seacey Frivolities” at the State Street casino last night drawing an immense crowd. The evening mix featured a lively minstrel show with Whelan leading the finale and a chorus, delivering 118 jokes and strong performances amid spirited numbers and a sharp, up-to-date presentation.

Kacey Knights OF Columbus France Miemers Park City Calumets Seacey Crsine Joseph Whelan League of Nations Treland Cand Tire Company Wver Board of Finance London Derby New Haven Board of Education Senate Commissioner of Health Ansonia Court Sher Westport Lacy Highway Department Washington and Brystie

Danbury Bethel Plan Jetney Line Faces Court Action

The Danbury and Bethel Street Railway, in receivership since December, plans to convert part of its Danbury Bethel line to motor buses to cut costs and compete with existing bus services. A motion for hearing is set with multiple creditors and interests involved, and a final decision will hinge on court deliberations.

Bethel & Danbury Street Railway Company Taitte Bridgeport Danbury Street Railway Long Hill J. B. Riein Ives Inox

Re elected Slawson Weller and school board actions

The board re elected Slawson Weller and discussed bids for car and fuel, memorial day parade invite, a Maplewood room for a boys league class, and safety measures. They plan a four month addition to Stock School, address a fence issue at Huntington Mead, and consider a portable school to handle overflows at Jetersed school.

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Big Business 18 Waiting on Europe

An early 20th century analysis notes U S efforts to revive international trade after 1920, emphasizing export finance and wartime to peacetime shifts. Eugene Meyer leads War Finance Corporation in backing loans to European banks and exporters. The strategy includes maintaining U S cotton in overseas warehouses to supply consumers abroad and restore paralyzed global trade.

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Supreme Council Action on Silesia Postponed Likely

London dispatch says a meeting of the supreme council to discuss Upper Silesia may be postponed beyond the weekend due to the interval between the French and British parliaments and an expected summit among Premier Briand and Lloyd George. Informal talks are possible if delay occurs. Ambassador Hoover doubts whether the United States will be represented at the planned assembly.

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Wade 15 Calm On Last Day

Mabry deputy and others discuss a 5pe perhit in view of time cirvatastana. The scene includes Newt Cepertay and Mrs. Now on North avenue and a questioning of yer work. The sheriff is expected to comment today amid confusion from the cited indica tion mt collapin and strained signals.

Mabry Aehdyas Indicaion

Senate and House Reach Agreement on Emergency Measure

Congress reached a bipartisan agreement on an emergency measure and a joint resolution was introduced in the House. The plan moves to make the changes permanent by dates tied to the bill's introduction, with new rules effective upon passage.

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Hughes Refuses Help on Polish Upper Silesia Issue

Secretary Hughes reiterates traditional U S policy to keep hands off European matters in response to Poland and France seeking American mediation on Upper Silesia. He states the United States should not involve itself in issues of sovereignty or repartition, urging allied representatives to pursue settlement through the Versailles framework.

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Chief Justice White Death Expected This Hour

Washington May 15 Thief Justice White is near death in hospital after a nation wide medical event. He remains unconscious but in critical condition and could die at any time according to physicians.

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Daylight Hold Up on Waterview Ave

A daylight hold up was reported to Vine Police last night on Waterview Avenue near Waterview Street. Wilson, a Black man of Heardalay Street, said the unidentified robber snatched his money and fled after asking directions to a house. He said the assailant used a street delay and fled with $8 in change.

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Unclear OCR Produces Jumbled Liquor Violations Report

Fragmentary OCR text mentions saloon menu violations and named entities like Candlok Bayyum Joze, Tarpy, Goatins, and Mattero Lower. Details are muddled. readable fragments imply local liquor code checks and municipal responses without coherent facts or dates.

Rheumatism and Kidney Pills Relief Sought

A damaged notice from Shenandoah Virginia details a couple, Andrée Comer and his wife, both ill. The husband cites rheumatism and kidney trouble, noting his wife cannot use her arms and both suffer backache and swollen joints. He mentions Pole Kidney Pills as helpful, seeking relief.

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