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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1922

Page

2

Shuffle Along Pleases at Park in Harlem Spirit

A review of Shuffle Along at the Park praising its novelty and entertainment value. The all Negro cast brings Harlem spirit, with standout musical numbers such as Banana Days and I Am Craving for That Kind of Love, drawing strong audience enthusiasm and high acclaim.

BOF Wu Newark Diang Edgar Conners John Mginer Theodora McDonald Wilemot New South Harlem

Attempted burglaries reported to police yesterday

Police report multiple reported crimes with two thefts and several attempted burglaries. Losses include 45 dollars from Joseph Clifford and 26 pounds from Joseph Lane. Targets included local gas station Cheney's dry store Lincoln Hardware and others on Connecticut Fairfield Stratford streets.

Rim John Wal- Sphek Water Street Fairfield Avenue

Clubs and Lodges Hold Tonight Meetings Across City

A crowded slate lists Italian Women's council and dozens of fraternal groups meeting this evening at multiple locales including 66 Beach street and 164 State street. Also noted are I O O F lodges, Royal Arcanum chapters, Woodmen of the World, Daughters of the Royal Arcanum, and several burial societies.

Italian Women's Council Beach Street Wowompen Tribe Newav Monitor Lodge State Street Adelphian Lodge Broad Street Jayna Charta Lodge Sons of Sir “George St. George's Pall Stratford Lee Avenue Farren Lodge Peel Kyota Council D. of P Ruth Seaside Council Royal Arcanum Main Street Cornelia Wilder Council Loa Adies Pioneer Camp Woodmen of Fairfield Avenue Kimmerlin Shepherds of Jbernlenem, T

Obituary Saul Geduldig the Pawnbroker

Saul Geduldig a longtime pawnbroker and father of Attorney A S Geduldig, died yesterday. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from 843 Hanover Street. Burial in Rodeph Sholem cemetery. Survived by widow, another son Samuel, daughter Mrs Lillian Ceedman, all in the city.

Saul Geduldig A.S. Geduldig Hone Hanover Street Itodeph Sholen Geduldis Samuel LillianeCecdman

Senate approves increased tariff on foreign sugar

Washington Aug The Senate approved a tariff rise of three tenths of a cent per pound on sugar and rejected a government bounty for domestic potash producers. It rescinded a prior tariff cut on white arsenic and set Cuban sugar at 2.4 cents above existing rates. The vote split over the desired 2.4 cent or 2.3 cent levels and touched on broader tariff powers and scientific tariff ideas.

Washington Senate Louisiiana Bea Sipar House Lnanoe Committee Tariff Commission Frelinghuysen Finance Committee

Congress to Take Hand in Strikes Raging Across Railsh

Cabinet members report a plan to unite the Commerce Commission and the Railroad Labor Board to fix rates and wages. President Harding may seek moving the Labor Board from Chicago to Washington for harmony with the ICC. The move aims to keep commerce moving while avoiding drastic DOJ injunctions.

Congress State Commerce Commission Railroad Labor Board Hard Ibe Cnicago Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Barding Justic Abe Department of Justice Uye

Southern Railway Peace Offer Rejected by Strikers

Washington August 8 Strife employment today refused to end their strike on the Southern Railway on the terms proposed by President Harding in July The union heads after consultation with railway officials decided that the railroads should enter separate negotiations to maintain the strike and avoid weakening the nationwide action Other roads in the South were to follow the Souths lead and await a general settlement

Washington Southern RailWay Pres Yens Harding Shay Lae

Condemned Cinders Stir Democratic Club Controversy

At a morning meeting of the Seventh District Democratic Club at 182 Milnne Street, Director of Public Works Gear Coughlin condemned cinders used for street repairs as not up to standard. Members urged investigation into sales to the city. Lawrence Gallagher, three times club president, was reelected and said no committee would be appointed to probe the cinder matter. United States output referenced as about 180,000 tons last year.

Milnne Street Coughlin Lawrence ‘. Gallagher Cinde

Stray Shots Trigger Bootlegger Feud Murder Arrests

In Chinatown New York police charged two Chinese men with murder in the fatal shooting of Ko Low, head of the Hip Sing Tong, amid a gang feud. A third man was held as a material witness as events tied to labor and bootlegger rivalries surfaced after a car burst into a crowd of clothing strikers. Several wounded were reported, three dying at hospital.

New York Aug. S Ko Low Hip Sing Tong Chinatown Beethay Usvd Dai A. Boaliegees Sauit Mirdar Second Avenue Tower Third Lokow Bellerie Hospital Mili

Republican Convention Held in Elm City Faces Delegates

The Republican State Central Committee organized a town caucus plan for Connecticut with delegates assigned to towns and districts. The meeting in Elm City featured tense exchanges between leaders J Henry and Colonel Jac M. Ete man, plus discussions on future leadership and party alignment amid rumors of shifts toward Farabel factions.

Elm City House of Representatives Wonton Republican State Central Committee of Connecticut J. K Henry Roraback Daai Onewang AL Bailey Norwica Healy New Haven Wallingford Willian Meriden Dr.enry HH. Garton Naugatuck James A. Pearle Waterbury William PB. Ogden Wasbury William P. Ogren Alfred C. Baldwin Derby Daniel M. Crow New London Albert J. Bailey George H. Bradford Montville Tohs T. King Bridgeport Alexander L. Delaney New London S Norewich Awinet Hartfort Jennings Tenn Robbina FB. Stocka Id

Cleveland Parley Disappoints Illinois Operators Attendance

The article reports weak participation from Illinois operators at a conference as trans-Mississippi fields show little interest. Indiana and Texas owners also declined comment, while a national association head notes Indiana mining owners will not participate. The joint conference plans to reconvene tomorrow per schedule.

Noa Worl treans-Mississippi Lets Tndiana Tinos M.ogte Cwal Gasociation Prast

Striker Is Fined for Assault in Railroad Yard

Springfield Massachusetts district court imposed a 40 dollar fine on Joseph Sonsini of West Springfield for assault and battery on a passenger engine inspector in the Boston and Albany yards. Warning issued that further assaults by striking shop workers will lead to serious measures. Other strikers charged with trespass on railroad property to be heard tomorrow.

Springfield Masa Thomas CG. Matiey Joseph Sonsini West Springheld Boston and Albany

Jitney Service in Buffalo Crippled by Mandamus Order

Amid a city dispute, Buffalo jitney operators faced mandamus orders as authorities seized license cards and halted services. Efforts to unify operations under appellate court review aim to restore streetcar substitute traffic, with a test drive planned soon and city officials preparing for further legal action.

Buffalo N.Y Sinr Tosisomen Justice Pooley Wotel Robertson Justice Krauss

District Democrats Discuss Primary Work in Lafayette

A meeting of the 20th District Democrats at the party headquarters in Lafayette reviewed primary strategies. Edward Tuss was elected secretary of the enrollment division, and Harry O’Leary was noted for his role in party operations.

Parti Lafayete Gregor Lactone George Mher Harry O'Leary Handeyuigh Edward Tuss Fortine Son Too Street Eb Mency

Cornell Opponents Busy in 3D District Debates

Confused summaries indicate a district primary process with ant-Cornell factions, party lists, and new endorsements. Reports mention a May gathering led by John Varry, with 25 new nominees claimed and transfers from Republican and Democratic lists becoming moot amid anti-Cornell sentiment.

Cornell Antie Corpaliiti Arreslins John ‘Vary

Reed election contest ends with no challenger

Aug week, long will not run nor contest Reed nomination in Missouri. Reed, defeated Democratic nominee for U S senator, announced he would not contest the nomination of Enucor or Ga Reel for a race.

Long REED Ridge Long United States Missouri Rae Souni

Conservation of Bums 15 Urged at Local Meeting

A local gathering urged conservation of bums and landscape, highlighting garden displays at the home of Waller B. Lashar in Greenfield Sill and images of Amn Crane’s properties. Mrs Washer welcomed attendees, with officers D. Warner and Helen Turney Sharp noted. Clarence Sturges chaired the program.

Waller B. Lashar Greenfield Sill Amn Catata ix Vieliing Willian

Stratford Council Plans Budget to Keep Tax Rate Low

Stratford officials say the town will work on the coming year’s budget within weeks. The aim is to keep town expenditures as low as possible and to lower the tax rate if feasible.

Stratford Council Stratford

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