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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
2
The Soviet government proposes immediately to summon an international conference to settle debts claimed by the Czarist regime, and to test Russia's recognition of enormous czarist debts. France, previously reluctant, is expected to enter negotiations to resolve claims and move toward recognition of Soviet authority.
Secretary Hoover released reports showing rising building contracts in September across the northeastern United States, with activity stronger than August. The Boston district and New England area registered numerous contemplated projects and higher contract values, signaling improved employment prospects despite economic uncertainty.
The first anniversary of the death of Terrence MacSwiney was marked by a mass meeting in the Casino. About 1,500 attended as speakers praised the late Cork lord mayor and leaders urged disarmament and debt policies. Colonel J. C. Wratt gave the principal address, praising MacSwiney’s heroism while Professor Lonergan and Sirs May Casserley spoke as selections and the Blessed Sacrament were observed.
An Anodated Press dispatch from Warsaw reports the Soviet legation announcing a new invasion of the territory under Polish control. Fighting rages near Kamenetz Podolsk as Gusentin and Grodex are said to be captured by Petiria troops. Soviet authorities demand explanation from Poland’s foreign office amid mounting tensions.
A small fire caused about 25 dollars in damage in a two family house owned by the Lewis Oyster Company at 30 Roosevelt Street. The blaze spread from an open fireplace and occupied by George F. Goossinger. Firemen responded after an alarm from box 634 at 3 28.
A Sunday night forum in two local churches features Atwater and Mayor discussing political issues. The dialogue touches on city governance, alleged maladministration, and plans to restore honesty, with references to police raids, anonymous tips, and pursuing reforms amid public concern.
American Methodists plan a Washington event to honor the first American bishop Francis Asbury. Born in Bristol, England, he arrived in Philadelphia in 1773, sparked missions, and helped establishMethodist churches from frontier settlements to major cities. The anniversary notes his travel, sermons, ordinations, and leadership shaping American Methodism.
Hundreds of mothers of Americans missing in action gather in Washington for Armistice Day to honor the unknown soldier. Among them is Franklin Boswell’s grandmother, Mary Yowder, who recalls her grandson’s disappearance at 17 and hopes the burial brings some comfort amid years of unanswered questions.
Six members of the Triple Link lodge No 41 Independent Order of Odd Fellows joined a party to New York to see Sally at the New Amsterdam theatre. Six strayed from the group near Bronx Park Zoo after the show, asking directions from officers and bystanders with no success. They wandered about two and a half hours before police were called and the remaining six rejoined the party as they headed home to Bridgeport, arriving at six this morning. The outing was credited to Willony J. Seward and K. Moorehead for arranging it despite the misdirection.
Knights of Pythias officers will confer the second rank on a class at Kalonel Harry Cutter lodge tomorrow night. On November 4 Joseph Dowdall lodge will confer the third rank upon the class that will receive the second rank tomorrow night.
Members of the Sixth and Seventh Districts will hold a Democratic rally this evening at the Allied American Democratic club, 150 Center street. Mayoral candidate Fred Atwater will speak, along with several candidates for other offices.
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