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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1922

Page

1

Move to Oust Hunter Before Possible Recall

Stratford's town council may pass another resolution ousting Town Manager R. H. Hunter and appoint Walter Hubbell, amid factional strife. Conservatives fear court sanctions if the move is adopted. the Superior court case looms as judges prepare to hear arguments. Local leaders hint at forthcoming developments while Rudder Club members debate governance by the people versus council will.

Stratford R. H. Hunter Walter Hubbell Isaac Wolfe Irobert Turney Fiudder Clus the Anti Hunter Organization Rudder Club Merethios Councimen Turney Ralph. c. Sherwood Richard Stanton John Albright Charles (Shans) Wheeler Witlso Xgonnel Goode Stratford Times Wiliam 2 Hart Wheeler Aersee Shang Hunter

American Legion Appeals for State Aid Funds

Edward J. Barlow of Bridgeport heads a Connecticut American Legion committee seeking state aid administration funds. A statement sent to all Legion posts explains why the appeal to the public is needed to avoid hardship for veterans. It notes the treasurer should be paid from the state fund and that the Supreme court is reviewing administration, while current expenses total about 610 dollars monthly.

Edward J. Barlow Bridgeport American Legion Committee Lo Nethy Belne Connecticut State Legion Committees Board of Control State Supreme Court Eegion

Bootleggers quarrel sparks big seizure in New York

A West Side bootleggers quarrel today led police to seized liquor worth about $5,000. Shots were fired as crowds gathered and broke windows, with several mob attempts to move cases through a rear garage window before police restored order.

New York West Side He Street

Twenty French Soldiers Die in Hidden Mine Blast

In Silesia near Gleiwitz and Sosnowiec a mine detonated as French troops searched for hidden arms. The blast occurred in a cemetery, creating a crater thirty feet in diameter and twelve feet deep. More than twenty soldiers were killed and wounded. The device had been buried under an arms store.

Kattowitz Silesia Associated Press Gleiwitz Sosnuna

Rumor Portrays De Valera Ousted By Irish Army

London reports claim a Dublin meeting of the Irish Republican Army deposed Eamon De Valera as leader though details are unclear. In Dublin the anti Free State faction discussed a new constitution and a military dictatorship while Civil War fears grow. Michael Collins warned civil war may be unavoidable, as rail sabotage and pro treaty meeting disruptions escalate with armed men hindering travel to Wexford.

London Associated Press Dublin Irish Republican Army Eamon de Valera The Daily Mail de Valera Free State Mansion House Tt In Collins Wexford Michael Collins Cattiin Colling Lyere Arki Avoca Nnscorthy

Banker John T. Munson to wed Mrs. F. D. Trowbridge

April Johnston T. Munson a leading Connecticut banker will marry Mrs. Frank Den Trowbridge widow of the late president of the New Haven bank. The engagement announced today notes Mrs. Trowbridge is now visiting Albany with her daughter. Munson’s first wife died three years ago leaving several millions to Princeton University and Presbyterian institutions.

Ine Hamen John T. Munson Connecticut Frank den Trowbridge New Haven Bank Mra. Trowbridge Albany Mungon Princeton University Presbyterian

Middletown Man Killed in Auto Smash Up

A Middletown resident, Joseph Kick, died in a car crash that injured four others. Mick and a 17 year old son are in Middlesex Hospital in serious condition. a daughter and a son sustained minor injuries. Kick was not an experienced driver and the crash is believed to involve attempting a horn turn at high speed.

Mudpoletown Joseph Kick Mry Mick Son Middlesex Hopital Rand Mir Kick Horner

Would Recover $80,000 in Gems Through Wanted

NEW YORK April 9 Details of a recent alleged theft of diamonds valued at $30,000 when the owner collapsed and lost consciousness in a subway stolen were revealed tonight when Jae E Sherman of Newark New Jersey inserted a classified ad offering a $45,900 reward for their return.

New York Jae E. Sherman Newark N. J

Three Suspects Held by Stratford Police in Ansonia Robbery Case

Stratford police hold three men for investigation on burglary tool charges after arrest at 3 am on North Main street. They were sought in connection with an attempted robbery of William E. Nelson’s home in Ansonia. A pursued car abandoned on Sachs street and Bos ton avenue led to the arrests. The suspects named are John Bittner, James Smith, and William Lee of New Haven. Ansonia reported two suspects captured and one fugitive officer involved in the pursuit.

Stratford Police Ansonia Stratford North Main Street William Nichols David Dinan William E. Nelson Ansonia Bank Stratford Pole Sachs,street Boston Avenue Ben Smith Bridgeport Boston Avenues John Bittner Hurlburt Street New Daniel Broiley Bridgeport Bureau of Investigation New York Bolles Bideeport Sergt

Cox challenges Cox campaign on League issue

Washington April 8 Republican leaders welcomed former Governor Cox of Ohio challenging the League of Nations as this year's campaign issue in a New York speech. Sen McCormick and other irreconcilables signaled they will push the Senate floor to support or oppose the League, while warning about loans to Europe and dragging America into foreign commitments.

Washington James M. Cox Ohio League of Nations New York McCormick Thjinois Harding League Senate Cox Dayton America Europe Moses New Hampshire

Congressional Election in New York State Tuesday

In the 87th district special election to fill a vacancy, voters in the Corning Ithaca area face a contest between Democratic candidate Lewis Henry and Republican challenger James Tilman. Both sides push Volstead era issues and temperance support, with clergy and temperance groups backing Henry as the campaign intensifies.

Corning Africa Bhaut Con- Aragaman jAlanyor Taushton Now United Amhanandar Seriin Prepaganda Frank Irvine

Bridgeport High School Offers Broad Education

Bridgeport High School provides extensive opportunities for higher education and practical training. It features wireless telegraphy, printing, commercial work, crafts, home economics, music, and drawing. An emphasis on physical training, theatre, debates, and welfare work complements a modern Lyons Terrace facility costing $357,837.

Bridgeport High School United States J. C. Moore Lyons Terrace

Genoa Conference Faces Russia Recognition Issue

In Genoa, Russia recognition is a dominant question at the conference with 250 million inhabitants and vast territory. Baltic states oppose consortium plans while European peace and disarmament topics loom. Article discussions focus on finance, currency, central banks, and debt amid power rivalries.

Russia Genoa Lallay Carne Thia Esthenia Lavia Riga Colosis Fies Japan Siberia Roumania Bessarabia France Germany Cannes Ames Brance

Gilroy and McNamara Declared Ineligible at Princeton

Princeton University dean announces that baseball captain MH McNamara and Ralph Gilroy are declared ineligible for further athletic activity. Officials cite lack of professionalism and flagrant misconduct as the reason for the action.

Princeton WN. J Thema MH McNamara Ralph Gilroy Princeton University Dean Howard McClennehan

Delegates Agree On Methods Of Parley Procedure

Genoa April reports outline the opening of the Genoa economic conference with five nations each to be represented by five delegates. Premier Lloyd George and Sir Laming Worthington-Evans lead England. France by Barthou and Barrere. Japan by Hayashi and Tehi. Belgium by Theauys and Jasper. Italy by Paola and Sohnaver. Inaugurals by Facts in Italian Lloyd George in English and Bartheu in French set the stage for a concise opening agenda including a three-country speaking limit and commissions for credentials and the Russian question.

Gonoa Lloyd George Laming Worthington- Evans England Louis Barthou Camille Barrere France Baron Hayashi Viscount Tehi Japan Theauys MS. Jasper Belgium Paola Signor Sohnaver Itely Genoa Germany Russia Bate Hudy

Arthur Conan Doyle Arrives in New York for Spiritual Tour

New York April 9 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes arrives in America planning a tour to attack skepticism and rail church and state alike. He states the aim is to reach spiritual matters and challenge prevailing beliefs with his lectures and appearances.

Arthur Conan Doyle New York WEW York Arthur Conan Woyls Sherlock Holmes Alncere Dellever Hota America Church Letty

Neutral nations shape stance on Genoa disarmament talks

At Berne neutral states led by Spain Switzerland Holland and Scandinavia prepared a plan of action for Genoa. Delegates show tense interest as they weigh Prances insistence on large forces and the cautious Western stance amid European disarmament debates.

Spain Holland Switzerland Genoa Berne Europe

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