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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
4
Dr Kenyon S Held, president of Massachusetts Agricultural College, urged broad democratic reforms and expert input across life domains at a night observance marking the college’s 35th anniversary. The address emphasized politics education agriculture and industry.
The piece argues that democracy requires scientists and interpreters to reveal truth and educate for service to the common good. It stresses training experts as central to universal democracy, balancing self culture with aiding society. It notes the democratic urge is worldwide, often flawed but persistent. Also mentions 7587 commercial failures in 1920 United States.
The American Steamship Owners Association committee revised ship duty rules to end the strike deadlock. General manager Winthrop T. Marvin said changes align with mediator suggestions to resolve the conflict. No wage cut or sign-on agreements with unions. no shift in strike stance tonight.
Petition filed in Superior Court by Rose and Herbert Randamgerish seeks the appointment of receivers and dissolution of Metropolitan Lots Drink Distributing Company. They own a major share of stock and allege the company cannot continue and may waste assets without court protection. The company is alleged to be insolvent and to have purchased a truck on conditional sale, risking loss of equity without court action.
Washington May 95 Conferees on the budget bill announced an agreement on provisions for the comptroller general term and removal. The comptroller general would serve a fixed seven year term and could be removed by joint resolution requiring presidential approval. Removal by concurrent resolution bypasses presidential approval, prompting President Wilson to veto the prior bill.
A fragmented text wonders what a life prisoner would do with a pardon and a gift. The note references a governor and unclear terms while a writer or journalist weighs the implications of clemency and potential actions in a murky exchange.
Dr. F C Hyde’s bid for a non-suit in the Greenwich trial of Hoffman alleges a $2003 medical error at Cremawich hospital. Judge Keeler denied the motion as testimony on Hoffman’s treatment continued with cross examination by Attorney J Taylor Lewis. The case will resume today before Judge Reeler and jurors.
Hartford May 3 A resolution calling for strict adherence to economy in the general assembly to keep expenditures down was presented to Governor Everett J. Lake by Connecticut Chamber of Commerce representatives urging strong support for his stance amid current business conditions.
Indictments charge ten union officials and agents with conspiracy and procuring dynamite to wreck non union laundries. Arrests followed a confession by Andrew Kerr implicating others as bonds of 45000 dollars each were fixed. Also reported Major General Wood and W Cameron Forbes invited by China to visit after current mission.
Bravon Rouge Tha March 25 The constitutional convention adopted a resolution endorsing former President Taft for Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, vacancy created by the death of Chief Justice White.
The Abe Attell case, a former boxer linked to the 1879 World Series scandal, was postponed indefinitely with his counsel citing a concurrent case. The lengthy proceedings stem from fraud allegations tied to the betting scandal surrounding baseball.
The father rejects death by own action regarding Paron AU Gilvarys. He cites gainsaying facts and says indebtedness was only for current expenses under 400 dollars. He notes four wounds with two shells found, doubts the self inflicted theory, and calls for further proof of authenticity.
Nine veterans receive Y M C A funded scholarships covering tuition and prep school costs under the World War service educational program. Applicants were evaluated by Fi MCA and must show WWI service. Bridgeport residents named include Robert Mertens, Arthur Noren, Frank Callahan, and others at Penn, Tufts, and St. Olaf. Fairfield county awarded 11,106 to 15 towns, Bridgeport, Greenwich, and Stamford leading.
Alfred Sampson and Peter Auction, both of Port Jefferson, sailed on the Park City and faced a stiff sea with a small boat. After their engine faltered and water poured in, they fought through the ordeal, reached Port Jefferson exhausted but alive, and will need repairs before returning home. A separate note mentions Germany using animal muscle in artificial silk and U S electrical installations doubling every five years.
Brownie W Frearsky of Bridgeport won the annual Marachoan race at the United States submarine base New London. He covered the route from New London center to the caremet Bureau at the base, a distance of three and one eighth miles, in 22 minutes 14 1-9 seconds. Will iam LE Rigby of Richmond was second in 24 minutes and 59 seconds. Joseph Lt. Finster of Biltinser finished third in 25 minutes 10 8-5 seconds, with Alexander M Schmg nit of Madison, S H fourth in 30 minutes.
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