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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
6
Police pursue a violent killer after the murder of Minnie S. Bartlett 50 in her West Hempstead home. She was shot three times and stabbed with blood and signs of a brutal struggle found throughout the isolated Bartlett mansion. Fingerprints and a mysterious intruder’s visit loom in the case.
The Navy Department announced the disappearance of the tug Conestoxi, with Bridgeport crewman Thomas M. Quinn. Local items note the Fairfield County Fish and Game Association trip to Madison State Game Farm, Nutmeg Encampment quarters moved, and a Bridgeport Industrial Relations Association meeting at Black Rock Shore Club. Several local residents named to a Danbury elected council. divorce actions and support arrangements involve Ernest A. Tietjens and Elizabeth A. C. Tietjens. Connecticut patents list includes multiple Bridgeport inventors and firms with varied devices and tools. Charles William Pape of Bridgeport was granted a divorce from Caroline Volz Pape. custody given to the mother with visit terms.
June 22 report by Stephen Lauzanne editor of Mafin argues America dominates in liberty wars while Britain wanes. He cites British imperial conference speeches and claims Anglo French alliance efforts aimed to unite England France and Japan against the United States. Also notes female riders at the Olympia horse show and Queen Mary declaring riding astride unwomanly.
Washington sources report mixed views on adding a Canadian ambassador to the diplomatic corps. British and Canadian leaders are said to weigh appointing a Dominion representative, while U S officials consider a temporary ambassador possible until Congress acts. Canada has authorized a $60 000 appropriation for a Washington envoy for nearly two years without a formal action.
Berlin reports that Max Holz known as The Robin Hood of Saxony started serving life for his role in the Communist uprising. He faced charges of manslaughter and high treason but the court ruled murder was not proved and the death penalty could not be imposed.
Bristol reports ongoing eerie sounds from a haunted house attracting thousands daily. Police ruled out rats, while building experts plan an exhaustive survey of the room and walls. In separate cases, James M. Gilbert of Norwalk paid fines for speeding. William Mike faced fines for reckless driving. Bank of England cuts discount rate from 6.5 to 6 percent.
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