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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
2
Berlin authorities move to ban hypnotism and spiritualist experiments amid growing pressure on fringe science and religious practices. The crackdown targets séances and Psychic research linked to public order concerns and political stability.
A terse notice states that at the listed address W. K. Mollan remains ready to provide service, signaling continued operations and customer access at the specified location. The line emphasizes readiness and presence of the business.
The committee on amendments finished work adopting a Canadian amendment removing one word from the League Covenant and passing an interpretative resolution to address American decisions. Secretary general and council discussions centered on disarmament and economic issues as Sweden’s winning position drew attention.
The article reports on Secretary Mellon advocating a business tax, discussing federal deficits and revenue needs. It covers his testimony before a committee, notes on government expenditures, and references to an August tax conference with estimates of revenue from internal taxes and non-tax sources.
Washington Sept 8 Grams received from the Japanese government indicate a renewed effort to open negotiations with China regarding the relinquishment of Germany’s control over Tsingtao and other parts of the Shantung peninsula. The move, led by Japan’s foreign minister, was communicated to the Chinese Foreign Minister as part of a proposed new settlement plan. The proposal suggests initial discussions and a broader reappraisal of penalties and governance in the region.
An early report notes rewards posted for capture of dynamiters in Tennessee and Wisconsin. Authorities describe a man named Job Sivreis, an engineer, and three accomplices sought. Gov. Jackson Guwae, in a conference, says he is prepared to use state power to quell unrest amid the threat of similar wrecks. Local officials indicate arrests are expected soon as investigations proceed.
Philadelphia Quaker committee reports a Soviet famine aid shipment from Riga after investigation. Anna Hines, the Philadelphia representative, describes desperate conditions in Sumatra and Haiti as aid efforts unfold. Four thousand famine victims are cited in ongoing relief appeals, with international aid networks coordinating shipments and visibility.
A hunting party on a sept expedition describes pursuing goats from a plane. The craft encountered difficult conditions as straps and gear failed, resulting in the fall of several goats and two bodies recovered while others remained inaccessible in rugged terrain.
A bailiff attempted to levy on one hundred bee hives owned by Leo H Beuninghof following a judgment issued August 21. He equipped with a heavy helmet and face shield to handle the distressed bees, facing stubborn resistance as he proceeded with the warrant.
A masked suspect shot and killed three police officers. Chief Masse investigated the home contact, but the assailant fled with a group of armed men. The victim, a 41 year old, died from wounds. authorities pursue the suspect as the case unfolds.
A woman aged about sixty two was found drowned with her head wedged in a crock in a garden near the family home. Neighbors and relatives, including Vishnu Extowater of Empire Gane, reported the incident occurred two hours after the fall when a spring hose was noticed by the family.
A Waterbury workforce issue emerges as postal clerks discuss names and roles amid proposed reorganizations. The scribbled notes reference meetings, potential relocations, and a sense of local contention over duties and recognition.
In Alon, Wie, a Zion woman was fined for wearing an outfit deemed immodest by local standards. The case centered on a dress described as too tight and revealing, with the woman contesting the charge but found liable after jury review.
Friends are invited to the service for Belden Velden at the Manley and Wilmot service room No 266 Lafayette Street on Saturday at 20 00. The deceased resided at 297 Mert Avenue and relations request quiet attendance.
Tax officials report only a small fraction of car owners can provide license numbers when asked. Commissioner O Brien notes many fail to remember registrations, hindering property listings and tax records. Authorities urge owners to keep ready numbers for faster processing.
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics has prepared new official aeronautical terms for the Army and Navy. The glossary redefines airship types such as blimps and aeroplanes and clarifies distinctions among balloons and airships, including seaplanes and floatplanes.
A letter from a reader condemns the idea that poor working women should dress plainly to imitate the wealthy. The writer argues stylish attire boosts self respect and social perception, while some critics push for uniformity. The piece compares working conditions, wages, and clothes, noting many find Sunday wear insufficient and that appearance can affect opportunities.
A Memphis account notes the south belt braces for a record cotton harvest as farmers push to gather crops. Surplus feed and waning cotton prices may ease debts while exports rise, with 1830s style market conditions and a growing supply of raw cotton expected to flood markets this fall.
Judge Mack in Federal District Court upheld the authority to deport immigrants exceeding monthly quotas for nationalities. The ruling dismissed a writ of habeas corpus for a Greek immigrant who arrived after the August deadline. The decision impacts dozens of immigrants from various nationalities awaiting deportation and addresses September quota funding by Greek advocates.
A deranged scene shows unemployed men auctioned off for food and shelter with biders offering tokens for their sustenance. Respondents from Annie Jackson and John Farley pledge aid while the crowd debates support actions amid a broader note about Aden as a key British outpost on the Arabian coast.
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