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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1921

Page

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Fatty Arbuckle murder trial to decide on charges

San Francisco District Attorney Brady with police officials says a decision on whether to pursue murder or dismiss the Roscoe Arbuckle case will be made tomorrow. Miss Virginia Rappe remains in San Francisco as investigators expand probes. Women’s Vigilance Committee pledges protection for witnesses and support, while a grand jury’s manslaughter indictment shapes ongoing proceedings.

San Francisco Brady Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Eomohow Buckie O’brien Detes Yves Mattheson Virginia Rappe Los Angeles Chers3 Gil Henry Lehrman Ranpe New Mra Robert H. Dean Brady Secor WHS Nigilant Committee San Fr H. McCormack Aquor Prohibition Mauer Arbuckle Mesing Picture Colony

Election set for United Textile Workers president

XSW York Sept 15 election of Thomas F McMahon of Providence R T to the presidency of the United Textile Workers of America at the annual convention tomorrow was forecast after William Johnson of Maynard Massachusetts withdrew as candidate. McMahon, a first vice president, became acting president upon the death of John Geldan of Fall River last June. Seps 15 The spirit of husband Dr Franke urged her to commence divorce proceedings against Alexander Cochran, Ganna Walska, temperamental sonobi told friends here today. Washington Sept 15 The new system of shop representation by four big packing plants was described by Frank Marris on the American Federation of Yarasccion 10 the stone age. Secretary Morri son said the new system prohibits representation of employees other than workers in the plants. Washington Sept 15 First steps toward combatting altered organized efforts to break down the new immigration restriction law will be the discarding of lawyers from handling immigration cases before the Department of Labor. If attorneys are excessive charges to aliens for work to enter the United States and efforts to bring discredit upon the immigration law, New York Sept 15 The Steamer King Alexander which carried in 2 Spertacilac drug and not raid last week after a race immigrants sailed for Jay and was ordered to 2k seventeen of her would erance The September quota for Greek immigrants has been reached.

Xsw York Thomas F. McMahon Providence R. T United Textile Workers of America William Johnson Maynard Mr. McMahon John Geldan Fall River Mass Franke Alexander Cochran Ganna Walska Sonebi Washington Seji American Federation of Morrison Emplo Bs Department of Labor Thyt Aepartment United States New York King Alexander Jay

Distributors of Red Literature Sentenced in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, J e FrieD Haine Sinchuk and Alexander Yavsh were convicted in Criminal Superior Court for distributing seditious literature. They received one year each, with the five year maximum and a $3500 fine referenced for the offense. State's Attorney Homer Cummings argued the case, noting arrests at 12:20 on March 14. The defendants claimed ignorance of contents but were deemed intelligent by Judge Ines, who rejected that claim.

Bridgeport Ty Attorney Cummings Ines Minas

American charges mistreatment by British troops in Cologne

Simeon Flannigan of New York filed a complaint with American Commissioner Dresel alleging British soldiers beat and kicked his wife at the Kronprinzen hotel in Cologne. He says Captain Home with aides dragged him from his room at midnight to British headquarters after a British secret service officer warned of alleged insults by Flannigan.

Berlin Cologne Dresel Simeon Tlannisnn Chamers Street New York Tlannigan Sisa Washington Flannigan Kronpring Hoctel F Mra Flannigan O'Hare Catharine Selwase Captain Home Secret Service Flankigan

Heissner 18-Year-Old Bigamist Gets One Year

Henry Heissner, 18, was sentenced to one year in prison for bigamy by Judge Prada in the Criminal Superior Court. He claimed diminished capacity after a fall. The report notes confusion and a separate aggravated assault case involving John Vargo, with details about an axe-like stabbing after intoxication and a petty quarrel.

Henry Heissner Pradaies Criminal Superios Geissner Ory John Vargo Pangarian Attoineys Cummings Sant Jig Foon Male Vargi

Woman 100 in Poorhouse Seeks Home Aid

A 100 year old woman described as a resident of the Peueh kernsi city home asked Assistant Chief McGowan today for admission and care. McGowan prepared notices and made arrangements as the elderly resident sought shelter.

Police McGowan Adiniterance Ada Peuehkernsi MrGowan Ion Erandihil

Fireman Injured in Early Morning Junk Shop Blaze

A two story cement building owned by Bufford Junk at 116 Knowlton street burned in an early blaze. One man sustained shock and injury when floor collapses. Fireman McHugh and Pinan Crllancas were treated. the fire fell under control by 2:30 am though smoke lingered. No adjoining buildings were damaged and the blaze started from rags on the second floor.

Knowlton Street Bufford Junk Company Pinan Crllancas McHugh Auroher 4 Wang Aisler Samuel Dawe Mire Board Pew Jnnis

Danbury Returns to Normalcy with Eight Hour Day

Danbury, a city of about 30,000 near Bridgeport, has returned to normalcy with every factory and shop operating on an eight hour day. Unemployment is low by Bridgeport standards as workers flock from other areas to the boom. Town officials and industry leaders explain the comeback and its reasons in this special Bridgeport Telegraph report.

Danbury Bridgeport AML Jey and Hounds Bridgeport Teleztani Intervins Industrial and Mervennude

Irish Mass Meeting Set for Sunday in New Haven

Judge James V. Hares of Lourdham College and Postmaster Troup of New Haven to be principal speakers at a mass meeting by the local McSweeney Council Friends of Irish Freedom and American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic. The event aims to protest Milford Peace offers and to pledge support for Eamon De Valera. A Sacred Heart Church choir will provide music. admission is free.

James V. Hares Iordham College Troup New Haven McSwheney Council Friends of Irish Freedom Milford Feo Sipport Tel Prasieit de Valera Sacred Heart Church

Parley Plans Cancelled Over Sovereign State Stand

In London on September 14 Lloyd George sent a telegraphed reply to De Valera rejecting talks unless Ireland abandons its sovereign state claim. He warned such recognition would imply severance from the Empire and urged a more flexible approach while noting earlier concessions had not yielded progress.

DE Valera

Roosevelt Paralyzed by Infantile Polio

Former Democratic candidate Roosevelt is hospitalized in New York Presbyterian with infantile paralysis. Dr Draper reports he is unable to walk, with use of legs below the knees gradually returning. he arrived from his Kebble home in Bar Fundy.

New York Pranklin D. Roosevelt

Divorce alimony rights after death questioned in New York

In New York the Bronx Supreme Court heard Amelia Kerber seek to stop widow Marvy Charlotte from disposing of former marital assets until ongoing alimony payments of $20 weekly to Kerber, ordered by a divorce court, are addressed after the death of the ex-husband. The case asks whether continued alimony can be exacted from the estate of the deceased husband.

New York Bronx Supreme Court Amelia Korbér Marvy Charlotte Edward Korn Bess Kerber

New York Bans Jobless Auction Move

Commissioner Enright announced against allowing Ledoux to hold his advertised sale on Monday. He cited welfare questions and said the Welfare Department in New York is tasked to secure work for the unemployed. Anyone needing help can apply to the bureau for available positions. Mayor Hylan appointed a commission to aid the unemployed and charitable organizations will assist those out of work.

York Serpe Tollee Enright Ledoux Te Polina Pong Vie

Swedish Congregational Minister Convention Opens at Laurel Centre

A Swedish Congregational minister convention is set to open at the Laurel Centre church. Delegates from New Tingland and nearby congregations will attend the event, with sessions focusing on church governance, outreach, and fellowship.

Minterens New Hanpland Wight New Tingland Cwerish Laurel Ventre

Marshall Urges Backing Harding At Kingston Fair

Former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall urged Kingston Fair attendees to support President Harding in the arms reduction conference to avert enemies of mankind. He argued that only English speaking residents should vote, asserting non English speakers should not participate in government.

Providence Thomas R. Marshall Inodar Kingston Harding Marshall Alwaas

Democrats Delay Primaries Cited October Vote

Temografic primaries will not be held until October as Town Chairman Jehu A Gurnell said yesterday after reading the official notice for Republican primaries set for October 4. He planned a meeting of the town committee, likely delaying until after the Republican convention on October 7. Moone’s party argued the delay would impact the ticket and political strategy.

Jehu A Gurnell Npera Moone

Auto thieves sentenced to long terms in superior court

Ernest Knapp of New Britain and Edward Rich of Thombury received six to eleven year terms in the Criminal Superior Court, after pleading guilty to stealing two automobiles in Ridgeworth. Both defendants had prior records of malice. Judge Prank D. Haines imposed the sentences.

Criminal Superior Court Pranle D. Haines Ernest Knapp Fomnerly New Britain Edward Richand Thoxbury Maia

Huge Profits From Subletting New York Docks

New York officials faced a Meyer committee probe into dock subletting profits. Wharf officials testified that dock rents were inflated with sublets grossly exceeding city rates, with one pier fenced at 49 a day sublet for 600 a day.

British Premier suspends peace conference plan

London dispatch reports Prime Minister Lloyd George cancels arrangements for a peace conference with Irish leader de Valera, while not ruling out future negotiations. George remains ill and stays indoors at Downing Street. The Irish reply and talks are under review as both sides weigh better terms and avoid closing the door on resumption.

London Associated&t Press Atmore Valera Premigr Lloydeorgh

Four Miners Buried In Coal Shaft Cave-In

At the Hudson Coal company mine in Carbondale a shaft collapse trapped four miners. Rescue teams worked through the day and into the night to reach them as other workers narrowly escaped being crushed. Communication reports indicated hopeful signs of progress toward safety.

Carsondale Pn Hudson Coal Company Ali

Aliens Depart Connecticut in Mass Exodus

Deputy Bourke states about ten thousand laborers left Connecticut for their former homes in Europe in the past year. He notes that roughly half of them departed from Bridgeport amid widespread fear and unrest.

Hartford

Arrest on charge after four accusations by girl

Earl Littell, 21, of 167 Barnum Avenue, was arrested yesterday on a serious charge after accusations by a 15 year old girl. He is held in default of 2009 dollars bail. Littell had been missing from Bridgeport for weeks but was found by the bureau and taken into custody in New Jersey on a warrant. Weather outlook shows fair Friday and Saturday with moderating temperatures and a southeast to northeast storm moving away from Bermuda.

Earl Littell Barnum Avenue Littell Bridgeport Bureau of Investigation New Jersey Qmdeed Bermuda

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