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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1922
Page
6
At Memorial Baptist Bible school closing exercises the children presented a handwork exhibit and a dramatization of the Book of Esther. The program praised by teachers and parents was entirely child performed under Rev. W. M. Richardson. It will be repeated at Sunday night service at 7 45 o clock.
George Geer, 21, of 326 Monard Avenue, was arrested on a city ordinance violation for riding on a sidewalk. While cycling on Lesbia Street he struck and knocked down Thomas Bangelle, 24 Lesbia Street, who sustained injuries. Geer posted 310 bond for trial today.
Indianapolis August 4 Assocated Press Two avowed wets seek Congress in Indiana while prohibition questions loom. Biduran and Turk, both Democrats, campaign on dry incumbents opposition as wets. Other Democrats listed as wets or neutral. Republicans all dry with names and districts given for 13 seats.
Washington officials outline a draft aeronautic safety code to ban low flying over populated areas. The measure, backed by the Bureau of Standards and major aviation groups, covers licenses, aircraft proximity rules, landing fields, night flying, radio use, and medical gear. The Wadsworth Hicks bill aims for unified civilian and military aviation control and near-certain passage in Congress. The National Aeronautic Association convention will showcase Federal air power aims with notable attendees and nationwide delegate travel.
Harvard University will loan one of its largest astronomical telescopes to the University of Cracow, arranged after a Rome congress. Professor Harrow Rhamey has completed transfer plans and shipment will go via Danzig at Harvard's expense.
Tokio Aug. The Kato cabinet is described as a government of young men with ages listed for each minister. Yamada 65 Education, Baton Kato premier 61, Arai 89 Agriculture and Commerce, General Yamanashei War 58, Okano Justice 67, Count Uchida Foreign 67, Mizuno Home 54, Count Oki Railways 51, Uchiku Finance 60, Viscount Maeda Communications 48.
Faris Aug 4 The Associated Press says Premier Poincare will keep secret his proposed reparations solution until he outlines it at the opening session of the London conference next week.
The article quotes Jennie Glen Park advocating that a woman should sit in the governor's chair and notes her state Senate campaign. It mentions Ghys Ant arguing that a woman with a name and family should not be deterred from politics, and that her platform would stress legislative reforms in the interests of fare.
Berlin August 4 Associated Press says the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany nears a total membership of 2,700, far above the prewar cap of 350. Established in 1905 to promote U S German trade, it reports more than 100 new membership applications in the last four to five months. Active members totaled 509 and associate members 3,041 as of June 12, with life and honorary roles included.
Hobart T. Monia Jane, purchasing agent and state manager of American Brass Co. Waterbury, is the pick of the governor's emergency coal committee for state fuel dictator. Approval hinges on John A. Coe, president of the company. A request asked Montagie to take over active management of coal distribution in the state.
Sir Harry Poland, a 94 year old former British barrister now living in London, credits his longevity and mental alertness to constant newspaper reading. He enjoys walking about the city to admire its sights, while noting the strain of modern times on youth and the lure of newsprint.
Farmington resident Parmington Aug. dm McMahon was struck by lightning tonight during one of the severest storms in years. He managed work at a local orange operation, and his building suffered only slight damage. The lightning also struck several houses including the Broadbent residence, with floodwater damaging cellars and crops destroyed elsewhere.
A minority report from the Appropriations Committee, submitted to the Senate by Senator Ladd, urges acceptance of Henry Ford's offer for fully built government water power projects at Muscle Shoals Alabama. The report, backed by Republican and Democratic colleagues, advocates approving the proposal.
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