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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
13
May 24. A broad pullback drove many shares to year’s new lows as dividends slowed and prices fell across steel, iron, and major issues. Central Weather preferred and Remington Typewriter led declines, while money rates rose toward 7 percent on liquidity withdrawals.
In Berlin on May 24 former Postmaster General Burleson voiced doubt that President Harding could secure a speedy peace with Germany without the Versailles framework. He said he expects no peace until the treaty terms are honored, surprising some by conducting business while war state lingers. He planned to leave for Vienna.
A death in England follows a shaving cut treated with a folded piece of paper. The coroner records accidental death as a result of erysipelas after the wound was ignored. Dr Guthrie advises immediate antiseptic care for cuts to prevent such fatalities.
Bridgeport police report seven additional arrests for auto violations as part of a spring drive. Yesterday morning four cases were disposed of in City Court and ten total arrests this month reach ninety. The drive targets river violations and parking ordinance offenses, with thirty one fires charges and twenty seven cases in court so far this month.
The Popular Science Monthly notes a coming painless dental method using a tooth solvent acid to dissolve decayed portions with a swab application. It claims dentine and enamel can be removed without pain, signaling a shift from traditional drilling.
Market notes show firmer cream and creamery firsts with higher scores and various grades. Entries include whale milk varieties, skim and cream categories, and nearby fancy and brown classifications with mixed futures and price markers.
Ex President Taft emerges as the leading candidate for the Supreme Court vacancy after Chief Justice White's death. Debates cite age, Ohio representation, and recent inactivity, but Taft's public reputation and broad support remain strong. If Taft declines, ex-Senator Sutherland of Utah is seen as the likely next choice, with high regard for his character and intellect.
Regular meeting of the World War Veterans at 1087 Broad Street formed a legislative committee of four members led by Commander Taun Treat and a publicity committee of three, with plans for the Desection Day parade. Members urged to wear uniforms if possible or civilian clothes otherwise and to report for marching at Carpenters’ Hall at 9 a.m. The organization now lists about two hundred members with new additions last night.
A Brooklyn man identified only as E Barecl reported his gold hunting case was stolen yesterday afternoon during a Suburban Day shopping rush on Rose Street. Police noted the incident occurred near 16 Rose Street and urged any witnesses to come forward.
A chaotic border conflict along the Rio Grande involves U S prohibition officers clashing with smugglers from Mexico. Casualties include officers Bray Cantden Leer and C A Wood, with dozens of smugglers and hidden whiskey supplies described and raids reported across multiple engagements. Authorities debate enforcement and troop needs as the violence escalates.
A garbled May 24 entry notes a man referred to as Bieta reattempting an act and self harming, with unclear details about poisons and a house. The fragment mentions Hanpiel and Carpexas in an obscured context, lacking concrete relations or outcomes.
Realty records show numerous warranty and mortgage deeds. Transactions involve individuals such as Prokory and Natalia Jablatovsky Sophie Palahovich Isaac B Schine and Henry Z Neal with properties along Grand Street Lincoln Avenue North Avenue and Denver Avenue among others. Several transfers are to financial institutions including The First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank.
May 24 reports show the Associated Central Leather Company approved a dividend for shareholders. The board set the amount and payment basis as 1418 shares outstanding and as of the meeting date.
Washington May 4. Senator fin a Curia proposes transferring 80 million dollars from the Treasury to Federal Land banks upon request. The Federal Loan branch was ordered reported favorably today by the Senate bank committee. Secret Mellon in a letter to the committee approved the bill noting initial capital of the banks was wholly inadequate to permit their profitable operation.
Grain prices rise as Nebraska wheat demand pushes futures higher, with slight gains in corn and oats. Provisions show mixed figures, while sigoes of strong grain buying push sellers to adjust early losses.
Permits issued for multiple projects including a frame store on Goletian Street and a garage on Osener Socola Andruin. Additional changes cover a Madison and Arlington area brick building, an extended store and dwelling at Worden Avenue, and other minor additions and repairs across several streets.
Analyzes how experts promise to remove guesswork from advertising while stressing that advertising is an art not a science. Warns that outsiders rarely understand a product, yet can alter a company’s approach, often freeing up profits by targeting merchandising facts over speculation.
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