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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1921

Page

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Yale Favored In Big Game Today With Lineups Set

Cambridge Massachusetts Yale and Harvard prepare for the season’s climactic clash. Yale holds the betting edge with favorable odds and a nearly settled lineup while Coburn remains the tentative Harvard fullback choice. Coaches Tad Wones and Bob Fisher oversee final drills as rain chances loom.

YALE Cambridge Mass Tad Sones Belmont Spring Country Club Harvard Bob Fisher Essex Country Club North Shore Kent Hood Light Ra Yate Toon Yate Jones Hig Fisher Coburn

Grocery Robbery Ends With Escape After Cash Theft

A grocer, armed with a gun, watched as two masked men looted his store taking about 200 in cash. He informed police after the robbers forced him to surrender and then fled the scene.

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German pallbearers strike sweeps Germany for pay rise

A unique strike by pallbearers across Germany targets higher wages for coffin carries amid protests by strike breakers. Reports note disruptions as funeral services face delays and minor clashes occur in several towns yesterday and today.

AERIS Msal Germany Polsduttu Itg Ptr

Medical Beer Battle Ends with Senate Approval

The Senate voted 63 to 42 to adopt the conference report on the anti beer bill, approving a ten day period for the president to act. The measure bans beer with more than half a percent alcohol and would limit wine prescribed by physicians, framing beer as a medical beverage.

Washington, Or Senate Aomprions Physicians Paiens

Gill Expended Over 300 To Win Office

Gill Democrat elected assessor spent 305 to win records show 200 to Democratic campaign fund 25 for advertising 34 for relief George M Coughlin listed as political agent Local party groups detail funds and contributions from various districts and candidates including Willan J Garrity Frederick Vale and Han Hamilton with minor expenses for printing postage and stationery.

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Normal conditions return as industry gains payrolls

Washington Nov 15 Ameri can industry is returning to normal as employment rises. Department of Labor figures show October payrolls up 408 585 from July with 62 55c more workers overall. Gains span hosiery, paper, coal, lumber, and auto sectors while rail and mining lag.

Washington Department of Labor Davis Togay Gar Vigors Tr Canon

Saloon in Bridgeport Doomed Says Flanagan Crusade Begins

Police Superintendent Patrick J Flanagan called for an uncompromising crusade against liquor traffic in Bridgeport. A briefing with patrol captains led to widespread saloon visits and a pledge to enforce state liquor laws without weakness amid rumors of political interference.

Bridgeport Flanagan Patrick J. Flanagan Seareh Pigie Ray Jaived Mate Flanigan

Relief for suburbanites urged from commission

Connecticut company manager says relief for Stratford Falfeld and Stratfield fare protests must come from Public Utilities Commission. Merchants in Bridgeport oppose five cent fare plan, calling rerouting and zone changes harmful to city patrons. company execs anticipate a brief trial period before any action.

Stratford Falfeld Stratfield Public Liles Commission B. Potter Connecticut Company Wr. Potter Bridgeport Hartford Charles G. Sanford Connecticut Banford d Potter

Mysterious shooting death of New Hampshire man

A New Hampshire man was found shot in a residence by his 13 year old daughter and died in hospital. Investigators described a broken window and a glass fragment near the scene. A single cartridge fired inside the room led authorities to suspect the weapon and timing may have been staged after the victim’s removal to hospital.

Ted Alsreon

Frank Webb Arrested in Theft Case at State Street

Frank Webb, 28, of State Street, was arrested February for a theft charge. Police say he attempted to steal a gold watch and money from Benjamin Cohen of Capitol Avenue. Detectives report the suspect denied the charges.

Frank Webb State Street Ehal Anil Asim Henjamin Cohen Capitol

Nose Deceived Him Gets Water for Whiskey

In Nevada at NW York on the 18th a man named Tames McLaughlin sought water for whiskey after a false nose told him no. He waited at the bar and, about a half hour later, took action that led to an obituary for personal consumption.

York Nev Tames McLaughlin Owce Thala

Trial of Arbuckle manslaughter opens in crowded court

In Pramomisco on November 15 the jury selection and early medical testimony began in the Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter case over Virginia Rappe. Dr Selby Strange and Dr William OpSully described Rappe's injuries, with opining that immersion could cause fatal trauma, as defense counsel argued delays due to a Cali Stanford dispute.

Gavin McNab California Stanford Gourt Tures

French Premier Briand Sees Armaments as Peace Guard

Washington dispatch reports Briand stating France seeks no guarantees but aims to secure itself with a reduced army. He argues a strong force prevents chaos in Central Europe and supports an entente on Far Eastern questions while noting debt settlement remains on Congress agenda.

Washington Asso. Cima. Press Briand Tee Ghali Pearple Wnemeclives France Great Brilains Unite Italy Tranauline Thysskia Hall Ruseta Poland Drance Europe M. Briand Bahfour Des Flo Mr. Arland Filenurse Great Britain United States Japan China

Japan Presses Naval Strength Increase Ahead of Disarmament Talks

Washington November 18. Japan seeks higher proportional naval strength, risking sharp dispute at the arms conference. The American delegation insists on the ratio in the U.S. plan, likely yielding six U.S. ships to ten for Britain and Japan, with Japan hinting at seven to ten. Britain backs six to ten in principle. If Japan’s proposal stands as a real shift, expect strong American objections. The administration contemplates broad international understandings beyond the Washington talks, possibly moving forward without Senate action. Negotiations resume tomorrow with the nine delegations ready to press for progress.

Ratio Hughes Siena U. S Wee Washington Associated Press Japan United States Great Britain Baron Kato Conference Th&e Senate Congress Ranerrow China Ching

Baptist Pastor Elected Officer of Federation

Rev. Donald B. JacQueen pastor of the first Baptist church of Arridarenort was elected vice president of the Council of the Connecticut Federation of Charities at the annual meeting held at the Hotel Burd in Hartford. Fairfield county eler were elected to committees on Federation Sunday Legislation Interdenominational Social Service and other bodies. The federation sent a telegram to Secretary of State Hughes offering support for his disarmament plan.

Donald B. JacQueen First Baptist Church of Arridarenort Connecticut Federation of Charmaes Anton Coburn Danview W. OH. Minch Bramford W. Horace Day Bridgeport Hughes Federation

P A Board Mistake on Bridgeport Boundary Error

The Publicities Commission erred in its Bridgeport boundary ruling affecting Stratfield Brooklawn Avenue. The corrected decision extends the fare boundary from Dewey Street to Caniel Avenue, lowering center-city rides to five cents rather than ten. The error does not alter the five cent fare to the center.

Publicilities Commission Bridgeport Stratfield-Brooklawn Dewey Street Caniel Avenue Cuenta Commission Mae Stratfield Capitol Avenue

Freight wreck delays Yale Harvard game trip traffic

A freight train derailment near New London disrupted travel to Cambridge for the Yale Harvard football game. Five thousand passengers were stranded as both tracks were blocked on the Shore Line and the New York New Haven Hartford line. Trains to Boston rerouted via Norwich Providence and New Haven Hartford, with one track cleared about two hours after the wreck.

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