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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1921
Page
5
Robert S. Walker reviews a peculiar experience on the McCallie avenue viaduct while walking over ice. The columnist notes a rare atmospheric phenomenon and reflects on nature’s surprises during a routine outing.
A fragment describes an unusual scene near Chattanooga with a patch of ground under ice and a rainbow forming beyond the icy area. The vivid description notes the sun shining and a striking arc appearing as observers move across the ground.
In New Canaan Charles Wood faced a serious assault charge. Judge Maltbie withdrew the case from the jury after improper questioning and closing arguments. The mistrial halted proceedings and the case was continued under bond to a later term. The ruling followed concerns of potential prejudice. The trial drew wide local interest amid ongoing legal appeals.
Daily court session disposed several cases. Lewis Clark and Albert Tanehard were charged as suspicious characters but discharged. Aldoph Zisman was fined for stopping a jitney mid street. Simeon Brophy remains on North avenue with a different number for five days after evading railroad fare. John Hobert fined for drunkenness. Herman Z. Rose held for impropriety at the freight yards. Edward J. Griffin to have a hearing. he and two others were ordered examined in writing. Albers J. Smith’s case postponed to Thursday. Robert Ford claimed roof sleep. testimony refutes claim and charges upgraded to vagrancy with Ford fined.
Ottawa reports the national census will start June 1 with 13,000 enumerators aided by mounted police to count every inn, woman, and child across Canada. The area totals 8,729,685 square miles, larger than the United States including Alaska, covering about one sixth of the world’s land surface. Data gathering will take four to six weeks, with total population expected around 9,006,080. Cost estimated at 1,750,090 dollars.
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