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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
7
A Century-era debate unfolds as Representative Keller criticizes President Harding’s apparent congressional dominance while commentary questions leadership needs. The piece notes the push for restraint on foreign delegations, immunity issues, and calls for liberal interpretation of prohibition amid disarmament talks.
An editorial argues lawmakers waste time away from Washington and considers methods to curb absence, noting proposals to dock pay or reward attendance. It suggests a simple solution: make absentees ineligible for re election to force constant presence during sessions.
A sun tansed thirteen year old, Homer Joy Jr., son of Dr. Homer Joy of New York City, wowed Colorado Springs golfers with standout drives and approach shots. He previously set a course record at Redlands Cal, aged seven began playing in Morristown N J and Quogue L I. The family summers in Colorado Springs as Joy prepares to clash with top locals.
Versailles Aug 8 the marble pool built for the king between the Trianon and Neptune Basin is now used by private soldiers at a nearby barracks. About 50 buck privates swam two hours in the heat before lunch when a panicked man cried crocodiles in the pool. The others fled, the lieutenant inspected the water and confirmed six large crocodiles, prompting alarm and a call to the guardhouse as heat and rumors sparked a frantic exodus.
Allies discuss sending reinforcements to Upper Silesia as France battles Britain and Italy for influence. Lloyd George and Briand lead talks while Harvey meets leaders in the clock room as factions expect French gains and U S preference for Anglo Italian solutions.
The article reports three unknown men suspected in the Binkowitz killing. Ring leaders allegedly feared Ben ie knew too much and arranged a deadly plan. Clues were scarce after a careful woods search, hindering arrests with two suspects said to be away from New York and one possibly in the city.
Entries are being received for the City Championship Golf Tourney at Beardsley Park starting Saturday August 20. Over 50 entrants compete for prizes from Meigs Anderson and Blumbers. S Mott and L Doyle tied for first with 64 and a 5 handicap for 59. A Veralia 68 for 60. Frank Braker won the driving contest with a 290 yard drive. The event is under the Board of Recreation.
London reported refugees arriving from Brest and Pinsk districts at two thousand daily with over one million expected. Americans may meet them in Riga as relief worker Thompson described gaunt, starving people living in dugouts. Petrograd bread nearly exhausted. women and children showed extreme hunger while soup and grass sustained many. Edmund S. Wolfe named co receiver of Pleasure Beach park by Judge Banks. Fred W. Pierce named receiver earlier. confirmation set for September 23 in New Haven.
Rescue crews saved 106 souls from the Alaska wreck after a fog shrouded collision. Stewardess Grace Campbell guided women and children to boats while Captain Snoddy of the Anyex braved the surge to reach the scene and aid those in the waters.
Argentine minister to Colombia Dr Carlos Zavalla died in Bogota last week after angina. He had previously served as charge d affaires at Washington and represented Argentina in Colombia.
Newport R I August 8 R N Willsms 24 of Boston and Watson M Washburn of New York reach finals in both singles and doubles at the Casino lawn tennis tournament. In the forenoon they teamed to defeat the Kinsey brothers Pacific doubles champions and in the afternoon faced each other.
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