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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1922
Page
2
August 1. Association Press reports National Army troops landed from the sea near Dublin in Denit county Ferry, surprising insurgents attempting a debarkation. A clash followed as Free Staters countered a coup on the eastern flank, with losses and retreat indicated.
New Haven Aug 3 Alleging he was attacked and badly beaten tonight by two men described as striking shopmen Tolbert C Moore a Yale Law School graduate working as a car repairman in New Haven was reported in serious condition Edwin Breents of New Haven was arrested later and identified Moore as one of his assailants Angelo Viguit 34 of Garden Drive was taken to St Vincent's hospital with a stab wound in the lower back His wife claimed self defense and police found conflicting accounts of the incident with neighbors and a translator involved
A reader list shows numerous Bridgeport based clubs and lodges including the Knights of Pythias at 1025 Main, Women’s Christian Temperance Union at 239 Gilbert, Swedish and Danish societies, Bridgeport lodge of Fraternal Order, Modern Woodmen at 151 Lee, and various veterans, antiques, and charitable groups. The notice enumerates street addresses for each group and notes gatherings planned for the evening.
Hartford report quotes state fuel commissioner Russell warning the coal shortage exceeds wartime levels. He cites lack of federal guidance from Washington and notes no state distribution plan or price regulation details will be announced before the commission meeting.
Contained within Pace Onc ident late inday proposal to form a special commission to investigate and regulate the coal industry. The plan mirrors the anthracite commission, discussed with Judge William Anderson Glasgow of Philadelphia, long associated with United Mine Workers and expert on coal mining. During the war Glasgow served as general counsel for the God Administration under Herbert Hoover. Hoover’s associate directed and arranged the conference with Fresiding Herding.
Citizens push widening of Middle Street by about 220 feet to relieve congestion and boost center-city development. Petitioners ask for a formal property modification plan and public review before contracts are signed, citing benefits to traffic and community advancement.
Danbury August 3 Convinced John C Bennett mental condition caused July 22 theft of George C Sands car in Great Plain district the case was reopened City court officials said Prosecutor Norman C Beers recommended dropping penal guilt and releasing Bennett Prosecution and Legion officials noted wartime service and wounds Bennett had been housed near government hospital and local Legion members offered aid to his case
Lloyd George warns that pressing Germany too hard could trigger disaster as Britain disavows any wish to evade debt payments while reparations discussions continue.
Fragmentary text references a premier declaration and a call for firmness and justice. The readable content mentions a Mul justice Minruns and Heopla of, with an unclear connection to Aurden and a world stage. No coherent events or identities can be confirmed from the fragment.
The article reports on international discussions about canceling debt, disarmament and peacetime finance. It notes reactions from British leaders Asquith Lloyd George and Balfour, and U.S. debt considerations, with emphasis on ensuring no debt repudiation harms postwar relations.
In a multi race scene Reed seeks renomination as delegates from the district tally strong support. Sutherland leads in the West Virginia GOP contest with a decisive margin as returns come in. In Kansas chief officials report varied results in state primaries affecting judges and party nominees.
In a fractured Oklahoma race a Democrat Walton or Watton leads the three way contest for governor. Final tallies show Walton ahead with about 48 771 votes while opponents Owen and others trail. Walton’s victory is seen as a Catholic allied win amid a tight three candidate field.
New Haven shifting to a report on General Manager O. Bardy of New Vous, New Haven and Hartford, who plans a meeting with road clerks. The discussion centers on labor relations and the potential role of the United States Labor Board in restoring privileges of union members.
A Sioux chief and healer visits town selling herbal remedies for feet while hawkers tout various medicines. The scene includes natives and traders, with locals listening as discussions touch on healing practices and sales pitches.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a political scene with references to war party members and party conferences. Names listed include Senator Challenger, Frank Ts, Ithiy, Conner, Caldwell, George Higo, Alderman, Theodore, Earl Rox, Tol, Dennis, Ly Den nis, and others, with mentions of guests from Britain and New Haven. The piece appears to recount a conference and internal moves within a political organization.
The government plans railroads to set up machinery for computing cargo damages during government operation. If action proceeds, a receivership may be needed only if the railroad loses more than is permissible for orderly operation. Potential suits target Norfolk & Western, Chesapeake & Ohio, Louisville & Nashville, and Queen & Crescent. Freight embargoes and congestion affect nearly four percent of traffic. crews warned to prepare for actions by four southern roads.
In Fairfield County court Constable Elwood testifies about collecting installments from Skebo in a blackmail case. The prosecution portrays Elwood as taking money he planned to keep, while the defense challenges the witness statements as Elwood recounts the arrest and family ties. The hearing features repeated cross examination and discussion of bonds and installments.
Report from Paris notes no change in U S policy on inter allied debts though debates continue. British and French leaders exchange views on reparations and financial controls for Germany in order to secure payments and prevent economic collapse.
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