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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1921

Page

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Trolley Co Acts In Bus Injunction In Milford Hearing

A Connecticut Tide Street trolley company seeks to intervene in a Milford Bridgeport bus injunction case. Judge Walsh will hear arguments on vacating the injunction, with Milford officials and police pressed into proceedings. Arrest of Phil Germeo for operating a jitney without proper registration is linked to the same action.

Connecticut Tide Sts Yvesterdar Ad Cantor Bridgeport H Walsh Common Press Court Chanter Pollesvine Assisi Jacobd B. Ellen Atterne Troits Welnee Walsh Connecticut Com Patrick J. Slanasan Kim Tws Indocetion Kaating Connecticut Company Aningine Insemuch Watrous Way Vital Bridgepart Bus Association Milford Phil Germeo Centre Walnut Beach Ahe Police Srite Aye Fore Milford Peice Omer W. Pratt Milford Town Court Geriro Bridgeport-Wainur Kilpat

Burglars Steal $2000 Worth of Furs and Jewelry

Police report a Park Avenue Burglary where entry was gained through doors. Items missing include seal coats, mink furs, a tuxedo fur coat, a man’s overcoat, two watches, dress studs, a diamond pin, and glassware. Total loss estimated around $2000 to $32000.

Pepe Ana Maze m

Voters League Platform Ready for Distribution

Guy Miller announced that the rim publican Voters League has a ready platform for distribution at the Jeszue in Eirafehi Hotel where membership cards are also available.

Voters’ League Guy Miller Rimpublican Voters League League Eirafehi

Fined for Taking Drink in Zion Case In Waukegan

Louis F Swift Jr of Chicago and Dr George G Neovious of Chicago were fined 200 dollars each by Judge Mersons in Take County Court for taking liquor in Zion. State's Attorney A V Smith filed the information. His home was recently bombed in reprisal over an alleged betting ring scandal.

Building wage cuts spark union action in Chicago

Judge Landis hands down wage reductions for builders from 10 to 23 percent, setting $1.25 hourly base. Unions plan mass meetings to decide next steps, aiming to pressure for readjustment and nationwide precedent. Carpenters consider accepting the mason rate of $1.10 if offered by contractors.

Chicago Landis Suilders Architerta United States Thomas Building Trades Council Carpenters Union

Pay Cuts for Civilian Navy Workers Spark Broad Resentment

Shingon Sept 7 report indicates wage reductions of 18 to 20 percent for civilian Navy employees. About 50,000 Navy yard workers faced pay cuts with skilled labor also trimmed. per-hour rates fell from 84 to 73 cents in some cases, amid a drop in positions by one third and a push to lower pay across the board.

Citiens Jess Thakee Wa Wther

Scrubwomen Scrub Faces of Suffragists in Washin gton

In Washington on September 7 volunteers from the Woman's Party scrubbed the faces of suffrage pioneers Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. The cleaning squad, recruited at the suffrage headquarters, aimed to honor the memory of early activists while the group, led by C. Y. Kehey of Virginia, worked at the Watch Tower opposite the Capitol.

Washingdon Marie Stalin Capitol Susan A. An Elizabeth Cady Stanton Mott Brg C. Y. Kehey Virginia Hastiy

Sheriffs Cleared in Escape of Prisoners in Toledo

Toledo dispatch reports County Cruse tutor Roy Stuart stating no criminal negligence by Deputy Sheriffs in the escape Monday from Lucas County jail of three men convicted of conspiracy in the million dollar post office robbery. Prosecutor and federal authorities investigate. eleven others still jailed, some resisting the breakout.

Toledo Ohio Cruse Roy Stuart Lucas Tenty Post Office Repbery Urbagtis Charles Schulte George Lewis Alas Rogers Fueilyes

Anti Donavan Faction Victor ious in Norwalk

Norwalk political scene opens with a Sept 7 primary in three wards where an organized anti Donavan faction claims victories. Candidates aligned with the faction win across wards and district officers are renominated. mayor and other offices selections set for Friday night.

Victoriogus Norwalk Meror Jeremiah Donovan Hepw Ware Eldhout Ithe Wa Wwormen

Big Business Boom Ahead Says Meyers Optimistic

Washington report notes Postmaster General Will Hays predicting the greatest era of expansion and prosperity in world history as the country nears a return to normalcy. Eugene Meyer Jr of the War Finance Corporation cites cotton price gains boosting southern solvency and business activity, signaling broader gains for the South and Central West through improved railroad earnings and consumer demand.

Mark Sullivan Washington Cleveland Will H. Hays Hays South Meyer Becaue War Finance Corporation

Suburban Day Babysitting Planned by Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce and Seward B. Price announce Suburban Day on September 13 at the chamber rooms. Mothers will have access to a trained nurse and storyteller to supervise children while merchants and the Retail Board sponsor a celebration. A sales information center and maps will be available at the chamber headquarters.

Sommerce Tutimatter Seward B. Price Chamber of Commerce Price Johnny Susie State Street Chamber of Commerse Commbrce

Bridgeport Leaders At Momauguin Meeting Weigh Governor Race

Bridgeport political leaders skipped most discussions at the Momauguin reunion of the Legislative Clubs as talks centered on the jitney issue. Governor Lake and Attorney General Healy drew attention as potential gubernatorial nominees amid a sparse speaking program and several notable absences.

Bridgeport Connecticut Momauguin Healy Bridesport Howard Challenger FD. Kilpatrick John T. Kins Dlltford EB Wilson J. Alex H. Robbinson Alexander DeLaney Frederic A. Bartlett John B. Bitten Shelton Reidgeport Attedance James Taener Benflis Dama Elvhs Kilpatrick Take Frank FE. Healy Charles’ Templeton Wat Rishard T Stamford Tantol FF Hickey Stamtora

Sixth District Caucus Tonight Seeks City Alderman Nominee

Members of the New Sixth District Republican group will hold a caucus at 2412 Main Street tonight to select delegates for the city and town convention and nominate a candidate for alderman. All district voters invited. a dance, refreshments, and music by the Women’s Sixth District club orchestra follow. The new anti Wilson organization, formed about a year ago, numbers over 480 members and operates separate from the regular district club.

Sixth District Republican Uh Main Street New District Republican Clty Acancia

Mother and Daughter Scalded by Water Incident

Mrs Grace Cupertino of 16 Pembroke Street and her mother Mrs Helma Est Quarris were scalded when hot water spilled over them yesterday. Grace suffered first degree burns to both arms the abdomen and back while Helma received a burn on the right arm as she rushed to aid. They declined hospital treatment.

Yvesterday Grace Cepertino Pembroke Street Ter Helma Est Qurris Aw. F. Walsh

Illinois Miners Mass for Advance on Town

Illinois miners massed for an advance on Rosiclare and Endora as reinforcements move from coal fields, totaling over 1,000 men. Deputy sheriffs clashed with strikers who held up trucks at Hog Thiefs Ford. four prisoners and three cars were seized.

Illinois Erizabhytaton Minerva Endorado Coufletde Presa Faraday Harrisburg

Monroe Doctrine and League near collision

Geneva dispatch reports a League of Nations debate over Bolivia's bid to have the 1914 Tacna Arica treaty revised by the assembly. Chile argues the matter is American, while Bolivia seeks league mediation without violating the Monroe Doctrine. Delegates fear setting a precedent for league interference in peace treaties.

Geneva Associated Press League of Nations Assembly of the League Bolivia Chile Bolivian Tacna Aricl League Augustine Edwards Tacna-Arica Monres Sener Aramayo United States Arthur J. Balfour Great Britain Robert Cecil

Sinn Fein Courier to Ireland With Peace or War Message

Inverness Scotland September 1 Associated Press reports the British cabinet met and approved a reply to Eamon de Valera regarding Ireland. The decision, taken in secret, is deemed potentially peace or war is on the table. A cabinet committee with top ministers was formed to handle the situation once Dublin responds.

Sinn Fein Ireland de Valera Inverness Scotland Associated Press Eamon de Valera Jeader Dulin Robert C. Barton Dail Eireann Lloyd George Lkely Tagay Dublin Arthur Griffith

Police Order Requires Complete Accident Reports Citywide

From the office of the superintendent of police a directive compels lieutenants on duty in every precinct to record full details of all accidents reported, regardless of location. Reports must be sent every 24 hours to the traffic bureau for investigation, ending the practice of directing callers to the closed traffic department after hours.

Azalatant Superintendent of Trafic Bureau Vain Trafic

Child Brinks Benzine in Accident Leaves Boy Critical

Elmer Adasi a six year old of 178 Nichols Street exposed to benzine in a home experiment yesterday. The odor inflamed his interest and he ingested or inhaled the liquid causing a serious condition. Dr J F Walsh of the emergency dispatch aided him. The boy was treated with a sedative and not transported to Bridgeport hospital. Later reports said his condition was improving though still delicate.

Elmer Adasi Nichols Street Hesplad

Atlantic Coast Texas Freight Rates Reduced

Washington September 7 The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a rate reduction on freight from the Atlantic coast to Texas points via Galveston. The commission reversed its earlier division on proposed cuts by the Maury and Morgan lines, narrowing the scope of reductions.

Washington Pass Interstate Commerce Commission Atlantic Texas Galveston Maury and Morgan

Stamford Shooting Case Under Probe

Carrier Jon J. Phelan travels to Stamford to conduct a hearing into the death of Charles Richter from a bullet wound in a dance hall altercation. Special officer George Dann, who was lightly injured, faces technical arrest as the coroner’s inquest report awaits.

Jon J. Phelan Stamford Charles Richter George Dann Dunn

Dublin Optimistic Over Settlement

Dublin reports British cabinet has appointed a committee to handle Mr. de Valera's reply, boosting hopes negotiations will not break down. Sinn Fein members remain confident of a final settlement and expect no renewed warfare.

Dublin Associated Press Inverness Ge Valeera Sinn Fein

Rain Checks Forest Fires in Minnesota

Rain fell on the western forest fire zone near McGrath and White Pine, aiding officials who expect the blaze to stay contained. All-night back firing and line cutting by 2,000 militiamen and volunteers helped gain the upper hand, with fire crews withdrawing in the Onamia district after the rain.

ST Paul Mind McGrath White Pine Onamia

Longshoremen Talk New Wage Schedule

A series of conferences between the International Longshoremen's Association and operators of foreign steamships discussed a new wage scale effective December 1. The tentative agreement would affect longshoremen at all Atlantic and Gulf ports. No terms were disclosed by either side.

New York Sent Atlantic Gulf

Weather forecast for New England and Mid Atlantic

Weather forecast notes fall conditions in New England and the Mid Atlantic on Thursday and probably Friday with mild temperatures. Pressure has risen over the Great Lakes and scattered showers occurred in the Atlanta states. overall U S temperatures near normal. Observations from the Epist meridian at York Haven Weather Bureau last night.

New England Atlantia Atlanta United States Middi Atlantic Xeyn Haven

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