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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1921

Page

3

Foster and Shaw Elevate to City National Bank Directors

Jadse Carl Moster and Jacob Shaw were elected to the Board of Directors of City National Bank to fill vacancies caused by the death of Frank Miller and the retirement of Caster Tlenry. The two new directors join the bank's leadership as it reorganizes after recent losses and changes.

Jadse Carl Moster Jacob ©. Shaw City National Bank Frank Miller Realerica Caster Tlenry Terrath

Watertown Laborer Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Hallis MM Show of Watertown, a laborer by occupation, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Boston listing 100,927 dollars in debts with assets zero. The filing occurred on September 19.

Haborer Boston Hallis Watertown

Parents Duel With Pistols Over Baby Daughter

Geneva reports a revolver duel over a baby daughter at a Keller villa on Lake Constance. The wealthy Keller couple clashed with the husband and wife accused of violence. The mother and chauffeur allegedly forced entry at midnight, took the child, and fled by car. The incident left the husband in a critical condition.

Geneva Bregenz Lake Constance Keller Keller Villa Midnisnt Mr. Keller

Cross and Jitnsy Operator Arrested for New Jitmey Trial Rule

Reported in Ren Haven an arrest followed an attempt to institute a new form of jitmey service. The case, relating to Cross, will be heard under two new rules enacted by the Legislators. Cross chose to be tried by the judge alone.

Cross Ren Haven Iask

New Haven Bus Plan Faces Early Test Amid Debate

A chaotic scene in New Haven centers on a public debate over a cooperative bus service plan. An American girl, a French woman, and others confront legality questions as officials assess the venture’s viability and the ceremonial gold band worn by a local figure.

Rowlette Casino Wis Loos Oyonne Lresa Tor & Key Ana Bowen Co-Operative Plan Court of Common Ernest L. Simpitla Aon New Haven

Dr Brown Spends Weekend Here in Bridgeport

Dr Walter F H Brown, former Bridgeport Health head, toured Paris health work for Rogiefeller Institute since January and returned to organize a Child Welfare center at Mangfield Ohio for the National Child Health Count. He contrasted French public health progress with lack of city co operation here, noting 27 conferences and unfinished tuberculosis work.

Lance Walter FH. Brown Bridgeports Brown Paris Rogiefeller’ Institute Bridgepor Wilnis Munstatt Ohio Frenen Ode T Institute Mangfield

Vatican Issues Italian Passports Marking Shift in Status

The Vatican now issues pontifical passports to its legates and officials, a change from diplomats traveling on host country papers. Italian authorities then stamp these passports, reflecting a fading boundary between Vatican sovereignty and Italy. The move is described as politically significant by Italian observers.

Ly As Holy See Ingt Wee Tintians Uey Yises Trivel Sta Ttelian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ciorise D'Iala Islamb Vatican Pone Ttalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Katia

Barefoot Indian Maid Wins Beauty Contest

Maria Bibiana Uribe, a Puebla mountains girl living with her parents in four tiny villages, won a Mexican beauty contest after months of judging. The Senorita was lauded for her graceful poise and social potential, though she says she does not seek high society fame.

Mexico Maria Bibiana Uribe Puebla Pythia Mex Vo cli Benora Pani

Wage cuts hit Rochester workers amid October pay notice

Amid confusion over October wages, Kowar Company announces wage cuts affecting thousands of employees. The article notes reductions ranging from ten to twenty percent and mentions the October 3 payout and ensuing worker concerns at the Rochester, Minnesota location. The piece also briefly references a jewelers’ visit and a separate incident at a Casino, with context tying to broader economic anxiety.

Rochester MY. Bent Fastmain Wedal Company

Police Escort for Lt Williams Body in Bridgeport

An escort of 23 officers under Captain Peter Hall will accompany the body of Lt H Williams of the Bridgeport Police Department for funeral services at 2 PM tomorrow from the bereaved home at 68 Baldwin Street. Williams served 21 years, was highly regarded, and attendees include delegations from Bridgeport Lodge St John’s Lodge TP and AM Stratford, Brotherhood of America, and Miamogue Yacht Club.

Peter Hall Téautena Sac H. Williams Baldwin Astreat William Bridzport Tilne Bridgeport Ladge St. John's Lodge A. M Stratford Breatherhood Inf America Buly Whl

Two Divorce Actions Filed at Superior Court

Two divorce actions were filed yesterday in the Superior Court. Nicholse Steinfeld of UMS city seeks a divorce claiming she learned her marriage occurred despite a prior husband. The defendant, Stratford resident, denies the charges. Minnin Shelton sues Ralph Sellman of New Britain. they married in Washington D C on November 19 1947. The action cites intolerable cruelty and requests name change and custody of two children.

Yester Anoulmant Nicholse Slienfeld Ums City Zeke Steinfeld Theluye Parcs Stratford Minnin B. Shelton Ralph W. Sellman New Britain Washington D. C

Five Courts Open In Session Today At County Court House

Five courts meet today for the first time since last spring with Judge Frank D. faites presiding the criminal side of the Superior court. Twelve cases are on the docket and about 27 more await action from the May term. Civil matters begin with Zepp trustee of Ehrsam estate appealing from the probate court. Judge John P. Belles will oversee civil actions and Teage John Jesh will hear matters from the Court of Common Pleas. Several cases, including the Devlin Construction suit involving over 120 000 in carriages, face continued proceedings.

Aince Frank D. Faites Superidr Court Criminal Court Superior Coast William L. Zepp Fred P. Ehrsam Provate New Haven Superior Court Wuerer Lapides Line Devlin Construction Companiere

Lincoln's Bodyguard Dies At 78 In Ban To Se

John Isaac Burnham longtime Lincoln bodyguard dies at 78 in Ban To, California after brief illness. He served two years as a personal guard to the former president and had resided in Ban To for 40 years.

Lincoln Ban Tose Cal Associated Press John Isaac Burnham Lincols Ele

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