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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1922

Page

2

North and South Germany in Accord after Berlin ceremony

In Berlin the Reichstag marked the third anniversary of the republican constitution with a ceremony where Germany’s official hymn Germania was adopted, artfully echoing pre war anthem Deutschland, Deutschland Uber Alles. The gathering puzzled French diplomat Count Quentin, who hesitated to rise during the singing while Dr Hummel announced a settlement ending the Munich Berlin dispute and a long poll of disagreements.

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Major Folz Granted Leave From Allingtown Hospital

NEW HAVEN Ave 11 Major J C Foltz of the United States Public Health Service hospital at Allingtown has been granted a leave of absence. He will be reassigned after the leave ends. He was reportedly targeted by veterans groups over alleged discrimination, with resolutions sent to Washington and inspectors visiting the facility.

New Haven Ave Mjor J. C. Foltz United Stats Public Health Service Allingtown Foltz Washington

Ex-Alderman King Opposes Wheeler and Howes Dock Use

Ex-Alderman George W. King opposes the Wheeler and Howes dock for city use citing its poor condition awkward water frontage and proximity to the railroad bridge. He argues a city dock would require heavy development and suggests alternate sites such as Housatonic Avenue or Connecticut Avenue with cheaper costs and better access. The Walter Wilmot estate also offered Yellow Mill bridge corner land for a prospective dock, with no price disclosed.

Wheeler & Howes Otty Dock Bridgeport Fnandiers George W. King Wheeler and Howes Dock King Housatonic Avenue Yellow Mill Pond Atwater Walter Wilmot Yellow Mill Bridge Ely

Ohio enters 9 man race in primary results

Complete unofficial returns show Thompson leading GOP governor race with 200,420 votes while Knight trails at 76,054 and Durand 53,190. Donahey wins Democratic nomination with 147,687 votes to Johnson 58,272 and Dufty 50,129.

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Striking Railroads Split Over President’s Plan At Conference

At a Chicago meeting leaders from eastern lines including New York Central and Pennsylvania clashed with western and southern delegates over the President’s plan for handling rail strikes. A two‑part vote produced a conditional acceptance after lengthy debate, with a committee to draft final terms and adjournment following limited progress amid disruptions and cancelled reservations.

Haley Fiske Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Mr. Cuyler Hig Wich Qoree New York Central Pennsylvania Erie Chicago Kitum Inpus Asl Felton Chicago Great Western Judge Lovett Union Pacific Committee Ofyaurey Tarding Feei Comorroys Tailcien Cuaing Cate

Crews Refuse to Move Trains in Indiana

Des Moines Aug 11 A complete tie up of the Chicago Northwestern local branch may follow firemen refusing to take alleged defective locomotives out of the station Four trains were annulled last night and this morning Shopmen and firemen say no trains will be moved until engines carry up to date government inspection cards from the yards

Des Moines Chicago, Northerwestern

Shopmen Ready to Accept Terms Amid Labor Board Question

Members of the shopmen union debated President Harding's proposal to submit seniority issues to the railroad Labor Board. Sentiment favored not yielding to the president’s demand and resisting a potential precedent.

Reniersne Shope Menu Harding Railroad Labor ‘Board

Refusal to Move Trains Over Govt Card Tied to Safety

In Evansville Indiana on August 1 engineers and firemen refused to move trains citing guards and faulty equipment as the danger. A Louisville and Nashville line vote in Mayaville kept crews off duty on the Henderson St. Louis division until equipment is repaired and guards removed from railroad property.

Evansville Ind Louisville & Nastville Louisville

Big Four Telegraphers Case Hearing Set Aug 21

Cincinnati Aug 11 Assured Press The Railroad Labor Board will hear on August 21 the case of 1100 union telegraphers aboard the Big Four railroad who are voting on a strike over working rules. The board telegram says a ruling in the dispute will be made and that there will be no change in existing wage scales during the case.

Cincinnati Big Four Railroad Hig Four Railroad Velegrem Railroad Board Talimattuc Prigy Dlapate Ecis

Antracite Coal Decision In Week Progress Report

Cleveland August 11 Leaders of miners and operators met to craft wage and working conditions in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois mines. Michael Gallagher said progress was made while John J Lewis noted no impediments and a possible statement after a meeting with governors and top officials.

Cleveland WILA Agin Pennsylvania Ohe Indiana Illinois Michael Gallagher John J. Lewis Agne Agne Left the Conference Hall, As Mr. Lewis Interstate Ark Chaiinois Oner Org Chicaza Harding Ikeck Lewis Alexander J. Groesbeck Michigan Harry L. Davis Ohio Nover Nore

The Roma Becomes a Famed Fore-runner Stadium Note

The Roma, a forerunner of today’s arena concept, built in 1876 and capable of holding 280,000 spectators, reflects early large scale venues. Michigan tops U S production in fat chemicals drugs engines threshing machines and refrigerators.

Eet Os Cireg Masimemes Roma Fagt Jong Michigan United States

Half of Locomotives in Bad Condition Warns Stone

Washington August 1 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers warned that fifty percent of locomotive equipment is in such poor shape that engineers could justify refusing to operate it. Stone asserted that while a general strike is unlikely, individual action may have the same effect and cited armed guards and lethal incidents as drivers fear.

S. Stone Rar Washington Stone

New Haven Girl Shot in New York

A New Haven girl was shot in New York as gunfire erupted near 12th Street. Valenti and Masseria were linked to bootlegging and gambling profits, with Valenti previously jailed in 1915 over a shooting but acquitted of murder. Harry Eslelinger rushed his injured daughter to Bellevue hospital after witnessing the attack. Valenti died at St. Francis Hospital without giving an ante mortem statement. Masseria was questioned for two hours by the District Attorney regarding today’s shooting.

Rat Sally Brown Harry Eselinger 12Th Street Bellevue Hospital Bipginger New Haven St. Franks Hospital Valentinaa Spen Magsetla

Electricity Use Notice for Lancaster Rooms

A brief notice urges readers using electricity in rooms to send their name and address to Hess Mig. and District Co. at 40 Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The item acts as a consumer information request from a local utility firm.

Hess Mig. & Distr. Co Duke

Meetings Tonight Across City Groups and Venues

Socialist party Unite Commercial Travelers of America Bridgeport council and Dewey Camp convene at Newfield Building Main and Golden Hill streets Men’s Hall at 164 State Street Modern Women of America host event at various downtown sites including Pairfield Avenue and Main Street venues listing June meetings and locations.

Socialist Party Pairfield Avenue Bridgeport Unite Commercial Travelers of America Newfield Building Main Golden Hill Dewey Camp of America State Street

Keep Fit in Hot Weather Ad Promises Refreshment

An old advertisement claims Horaford's Acid Phonpfate aids thirst and vigor in heat. The copy touts refreshing, wholesome effects and nearby agencies selling the product to train travelers and locals.

Horaford

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