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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1922

Page

2

Tax board power shift on school budget challenged

Amid a charter dispute the court ruled the 1921 act created a Board of Education a Board of Estimate and Taxation for school appropriations. The Board of Estimate and Taxation was found to have acted without authority, a writ to enforce the law was quashed, and the board urged to reconvene and follow the statutory provisions.

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Gang War Feared After Wagner Dies in Shootout

Gun battle ends in Diz Wagner fatally shot after a revolver seen among shadowy figures. A large posse pursues two fugitives, nearly capturing one at a railroad station. Youths lash out at alleged Wagner associates as police vow swift action to prevent further violence.

Wagner Cummings Porter Wterepp Farfel Anthane Murillo Savoy Comeson

Senate Majority Backs Passage of Soldiers Bonus Bill

Washington April 18 Senate Republicans voted 36 to 9 in favor of passing a Soldiers' Bonus bill at this session. The bonus would be taken up promptly after report and could require only a short time to pass, though form remains unsettled. Debate centered on financing via an amendment to the tariff bill, with the tariff measure temporarily sidelined. Only one final member supported the bonus on the final vote.

Washington Senate Republicans Conheross Finance Committee Senaten 'Watson Republican Senate Nariy Conference Sue Staten

Westport Bans Public Meetings

A reading notes strong public discontent with a law leads to the expectation that a free trade party will emerge and oppose legislation within a decade.

Westport

Smallpox Invasion Threat Stirs New York Warning

New York faces alert from Dr. Herman XN. Bigss state health commissioner citing latest reports from Connecticut and Canada. Connecticut reports over 200 cases, concentrated in Bridgeport, with cases rising since the year's start.

New York Herman XN. Bigss State Commissioner of Health Connecticut Canada Connsel Bridgeport

Milford Vaccination Clinic Opens as Smallpox Fades

Milford's smallpox situation improves as a free vaccination clinic at the high school, directed by Health Officer Dr. W. S. Putney and local physicians. About 75 percent of the 223 students enrolled were vaccinated today.

Milford W. S. Putney

Connecticut Cavalry Association Holds 6th Annual Meeting

The Connecticut Cavalry Association met in Norwalk for its sixth annual gathering. Officers elected include President William G Renfree of Plainfield, First Vice President Philip Koempfel of Brooklyn, Second Vice President Rev William B Carey of Hartford, and Secretary and Treasurer George S. Smith of Norwich.

Norwalk Connecticut Cavalry Association Wiliam G Renfree Plainfield Philip, Koempfel Brooklyn William B. Carey Hartford George 5 Smi Hk Norwich

Note to Germany April 18 Reveals Genoa Conference Rift

An Associated Press note reports Allied powers’ astonishment at Germany’s handling of the Genoa conference. The signatories say Germany secretly settled a treaty with Russia, bypassing other nations and violating conference principles. They accuse German delegates of ending cooperation and renouncing participation in discussions between Russia and other states.

Associated Press Kellowine Germain Dalegathon Genoa Tle Russia Germany Genoaland Plour-George England Abarthou France Wacta

Morgan to share in German loan initiative

New York April 13 The Allied Reparations Commission invited J P Morgan and Co to accept membership on a sub commission to study floating an international loan for Germany. Company offices said the move had been received but declined to indicate the probable attitude of J P Morgan and Co toward the invitation ahead of a formal reply.

New York Aiied J. P. Morgan and Germany J. B., Morgan and Co

Genoa Conference in State of Crisis

Genoa report out of London describes Italian envoy Giannini delivering Allied instructions on talks with Russia and the looming treaty. Germany faces a passive role and potential loss of leverage as the Allies press for a peace framework unfavorable to German interests.

Genoa London Lloyd- George Germany Russia Giannini Bagl Bickoett Lioyd-George Rathenau Lloyd-George Ahem Ruussia Slp

Financiers Discuss New Mexican Loan

Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan and Company, fresh from the United States, meets representatives of France Great Britain Italy Switzerland and Belgium to discuss financing a new Mexican loan. Talks focused on terms and potential offers to Mexican authorities.

Associated Press Thomas W. Lamont J. P. Morgan and Company United States France Grea Britain Switzerland Belgium

River flood drives evacuations along Mississippi frontier

In McClure Alabama and across the lower state, crews rushed to assist ten river flood districts as waters surged. Families fled as the Mississippi River threat moved through townships, with life saving teams deployed along creeks and crevasses to pull residents to safety.

Lilvine Worther Beardstouwn Tinais Solver Jowrey Iverty Wailer McClure

Woman who slew sister acquitted on insanity plea

Mrs Hermina Renzelman 31 was found not guilty by temporary insanity for the January 15 shooting of her sister Wising Wessels at their home in West Low Branch. She testified she uncovered alleged intimacy between the sister and her husband, and claimed a mental blank after confronting them.

Freehold XN. d Hermina Renzelman Wising Wessels West Low Branch Suprema Ca Che New York Om’ Yhusha Fredy

Visiting Nurse Dies In Auto Crash At Lafayette Street

A Visiting Nurse association worker, Miss Brady, died after a car swerved to avoid a collision at Taure? and tranistan avenues while walking with two friends. Born in Buenos Aires, she had worked a year with the Health Department and the Visiting Nurse association. Funeral plans not yet announced.

Brady Visiting Nurse Association Lafayette Street al Park Laure Quinto Taure Tranistan Ravellus Droid Walsh Emergancy Hospital Miss Brady Buenos Ares Mike Brady Huguos Aires South America Schang Boston St. Vincent's Health Department Sting Rother Thomas Brady Ernest Hervey New York

Tiz Fixes Aching Feet In Pain Relief Ad

An advertisement touts a remedy for aching swollen feet claiming quick relief from burning and discomfort. It markets a topical solution said to ease pain and improve comfort in minutes, highlighting non prescription access and benefits for weary feet.

Charities Warn of Pseudo Solicitors Amid Child Care Scare

An investigation by the Charity Organization Society reveals that a mother left her infant with a woman named Annie, not recalling her last name starting with D, while working at a large Me Gill factory. The case exposes possible exploitation by caregivers and highlights the risk of pseudo solicitors misrepresenting aid.

Arily Organization Society Annie George Te. Wareren Organinalian Society Wiitel Angie

Magnesia for Acid Stomach Promoted in Ad Copy

An old newspaper ad promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a remedy for acid stomach. It touts Magnesia and Bismuth as a stomach neutralizer, claiming ease of digestion, relief from gas and heartburn, and a strong healthy stomach with regular use. The copy targets general readers with sensational claims and dosage suggestions.

Ood

Mother Reunites With Baby After Tribulations in New Haven

A victim search led to Annie in New Haven who matched the baby's mother. She mourned months of poverty and could not afford the baby's board. With aid from the Charity Organization Society she was united with her child, though too young to provide a surname.

Omancation ‘Society Maby Ald Ghouth Jaithough

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