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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
2
Georges Clemenceau lies critically ill at a villa near Paris as three doctors attend the elderly leader. No bulletins are issued and friends are not admitted. condition described as critical.
Motorists from Greenwich Stamford Norwalk Bridgeport Darien to appear. Hearing targets revocations for repeat offenses and second convictions under state road rules. Names of defendants and addresses include Debrott Bridgeport Heckless Sharm Ridge Street Heckless Keyser South Norwalk Thautiang Mostwick Ave Frida yport Baker Bridgeport Cartaliano Fequonest Bridgeport Panasik Day Norwalk Serrant Brid geport Succa Grove Street Rottis Darien.
Delegates from gil colleges attended exercises at the College of William and Mary where Judge Parker and Governor Westmoreland Davis received honorary degrees. President Harding, in academic robes, headed the procession around the Wrenn Building built in 1694. They later visited Jamestown and laid a wreath on Governor Yardley’s grave, recalling the 1619 assembly.
The ad explains Vitamines boost health. after discharge, people complicate meals and lose weight. It promotes Phos-Pho Vitamins Tablets as a quick, economical solution, claiming improved strength, color, and vitality. Read to learn why diet matters and where to buy the product.
An old advertisement urges quick action against kidney and bladder troubles. It touts Dr Carey’s remedy No 777 and warns that neglect leads to worsening symptoms such as back pain, headaches, cloudy urine, and rheumatic signs. It claims guaranteed results or refunds from druggists.
A lengthy editorial analyzes rail strike threats and farmer sentiment, arguing Republicans in Congress resist surrender to labor. It discusses the Railway Labor Board proposals, potential government retreat, and the impact on wages, freight rates, and peacetime policy. It cites President Harding and party views on handling railroad workers vs employers and the broader political stakes.
An blast damaged the envoy's home with a large piece of shrapnel injuring a waiter and scattering debris. Authorities tied the incident to political motives as trials continued for other suspects in related payroll robbery murders.
Mrs. Fleck has led the Republican women since November after Sperry resigned for health. She spoke of her desire to be vice chairman of the Republican town committee, saying she would mobilize women for victory and carry the party forward despite the city’s losses.
New York October 14 rail executives moved to prepare for a possible national rail strike. Managers proposed advertising campaigns to fill vacancies and keep service, while Erie urged the public to recruit workers for carts and platforms. Locals of the yard masters federation with 2600 nearby members voted to strike, and union organizers warned crews would refuse to man coastwise ships if the strike occurred.
Reports from Milford police and Monroe sheriff units detail a blitz on freight cars near Monro station as thieves attempted to plunder moving trains. A merchant linked to the raid is in custody, with investigators examining stolen merchandise found along the rail line and traces of the operation that spanned towns. The case includes cooperation among Milford police, railroad police, and regional sheriffs as suspects are questioned and evidence assessed.
A military movement in Lisbon overturned the Portuguese government with troops seizing key locations. The government resigned amid a successful revolt, and Manuel Maura Coelho is expected to become premier in a new ministry, according to Reuters and the London Times.
William H Fisher of Mamaroneck died Tuesday at home. He leaves his son William M Fisher of Fairview Avenue and is survived by his wife Mrs Haugan and three other relatives, all of Mamaroneck. Funeral services are at 2:80 this afternoon at Yeomans Home, with burial in the cemetery.
In Omaha a majority of packing plant workers voted in a strike referendum authorizing the Amalgamated Meat Cutters union to call a strike. Secretary J. W. Bu of the district committee says the action is necessary to protect employees' interests amid industry tensions.
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