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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1921

Page

5

Tulsa Riot Follows Arrest Sparks Deadly Clash

Rioting erupts after Dick Rowland's arrest for alleged assault on a white girl. A white man is killed and dozens wounded as whites flood the streets with rifles. In Tulsa 3,000 blacks gather at convention hall under guard while authorities move detainees to safer locations. Oklahoma National Guard units depart Oklahoma City to Tulsa to restore order.

Tulsa Dick Rowland Yester Convention Hall Baseball Park Oklahoma City Okla Charles F. Barrett Oklahoma National Guard Barrett

Esperanto Crew Is Safe In Port After Vessel Loss

The Gorton-Pew Fisheries company approved Captain Tom and his crew’s handling after their ship was lost. With only the clothes on their backs, he kept the men together for another voyage and awaited a new vessel. A terse message soon arrived granting approval and absolving any blame.

Gorton-Pew Fisheries Company Tompproval

Nott case details and Wade interview in probate record

Testimony recounts Mrs Wade describing George Nott as gentle and courteous after visiting the Nott home and speaking with Mrs Nott. She recalls Elwood’s presence in the barn and discusses efforts to inform Mr Nott, with probate court notes on estate settlements and unrelated bankruptcy matters appearing in the same text.

George Nott Mr. Nott Father-In-Law Elwood Cummings State OF Connecticut District of Fairfield Karl Bitzer Fairfield Digriet

Trial testimony reveals Ethel Nott case details and handwriting evidence

The proceedings include descriptions of a suspect's appearance and actions at a barn, plus a series of witness accounts about letters between Mrs. Nott and Elwood Wade. Handwriting expert Charles Wilson testified that the sampled letters and signatures match Ethel H. Nott.

Court Overrules Objection to Evidence Exhibits

Shannon objected to admission of letters as evidence but the objection was overruled. DeForest sought delay for defense review or copies, granted, prompting a half hour early recess. The State claimed each letter related to the case, and copies might be nonprintable due to obscenity. The main batch of letters was admitted as exhibit DD.

Shannon DeForest

Photo Engravers Strike Hits New York Newspapers

Photo engravers in New York newspaper plants walked out after publishers refused an 8 per week wage increase. About 200 to 260 workers from seventeen plants were ordered on strike. non–newspaper photo engraving tasks were not affected. Union officials rejected the offer to continue current wages and arbitrate.

New York

Silks For Summer Wear In Bright Colors And Luxurious Luster

Describes cool summer silks offering strength and lightness with noted luster. Lists Baronet satins in several colors at 2.79, Canton crepe colors at 4.00, Tricolette at 1.95, special 36 inch Tricolette at 1.59, and Pongee in natural at 0.79, all displayed on the third floor.

Baronet Copenhagen

Tuxedo special sweaters at $2.95

Unusual value in beauty and style with medium weight yarn knitted in pretty fashion. One color or color combinations in navy tan black copenhagen and American beauty priced at $2.95. Second floor.

Copenhagen

Zane Grey the wizard writer and his popular tales

The feature extols Zane Grey as a wizard of Western fiction. It notes the Mysterious Rider’s strong sales and the success of Grey’s stories on screen, listing titles like Border Legion UP Trail Rainbow Trail Lone Star Ranger Desert Gold Heritage of the Desert Light of Western Stars Riders of the Purple Sage Riders of the Dawn Wildfire Man of the Forest and the Mysterious Rider. It mentions a special edition now on the Main floor rear.

Heritage of the Desert Light of Western Stars Riders of the Purple Sage Riders of the Dawn Mysterious Rider

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