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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1922

Page

2

Russian Invents Marvel Electric Gasoline Engine

Basil D. Wo on reports in Pari that Ivan Mahotin of Petrograd has invented an electric locomotive powered by a small gasoline reservoir. The feat claims no noise or smoke, 70 freight cars, speeds up to 790 mph, no water needed, and the ability to traverse long distances without stops.

Basil D. Woon Pari Russia Ferrograd Vladiveatock Servite Ivan Mahottin Petrograd Ivan Mahotin Mojave Desert Sonnel Stemn Moscow

Local Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport and Stratford

A list of groups gathering in Bridgeport and Stratford includes Pride of Bridgeport council Daughters of America at 181 State Street Joseph Dowdall lodge 1025 Main Street Teagan lodges 1 8 fa 8 Broad Street and several unions and societies such as American Electroplaters 433 John Street Bridgeport Schwaben Sick Benefit Society 37 French Street and Modern Woodmen of America 130 Lee Avenue Also mentions Independent Order Camp No 1 and various other fraternal and veterans organizations plus an advert for Baker’s Flavoring Extracts.

Pride of Bridgeport Council Daughters of America State Street Joseph Dowdall Kertights Pythias Main Street Teagan Lodges Broad Street 2Nd Confectionery Workers Union Fairfield Avenue Amerian Electroplaters’ Roctets John Street Bridgeport Schwaben Society, Inc French Street Brotherhood of Painters Beloin Camp Modern Woodmen of America Lee Avenue Cour Nelson, A. O

Republicans Open Fight For Control In District Caucuses

Republicans move to nominate a ticket as primaries loom with district clubs split among five organizations. An open meeting is planned for next Thursday to advance ticketing. The New Sixth District Republican club to hold Monday night session to contest alder group nominee. Democratic clubs debated charter change with mixed votes while some routine delegate planning continued in Third and Twelfth Districts.

John O%brien George B. ‘Healey Judge Dillon Inala Sixth District Republican Club Alder North Avenue Madison Avenue Democratic Club W. E. Hogan John Wargo Cornell Joan Kozma Julius Belletzki Wargo Thomas Callahan

President's message to Congress seeks labor aid and fuel plans

President to address Congress with a message centered on enforcing railroad labor board decisions and preventing a future crisis. The plan urges penalties for non observance, outlines obstacles to settlement, and advocates legislation to strengthen coal distribution and curb profiteering amid a nearing fuel shortage.

Railroad Labor Board Congress Spencer Cleveland Davis John L. Lewin United Mine Workers A. M. Ole National Coal Association Tinwest Davia Philadelphia Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Asia as cradle of life proved by Asiatic Expedition

New York report on the Third Asiatic Expedition led by Roy Chapman Andrews for the American Museum of Natural History outlines evidence that Asia was the cradle of mammals and a center of dispersal for early life. Fossils from Mongolia point to an Asiatic homeland linking Europe and the American Rockies in ancient times.

New York Associated Press Asia Ufe Gabi Roy Chapman Andrews American Museum of Natural History Henry Fairfield Osborn Mongolia Osborn Continents Museum Americin Asiatic J. Morgan John D. Rockefelier Mia Willard D. Skeaight George F. Baker Derwin P. Kingsley Dwight A. Morrow Childy Frick Hare Yiman Tate H. P. Davison Dr. Osborn Europe American Rockies Br. Osborn Rockies Globe Agia Man. So Enthusiastic Has Dr. Osborn Peking Glation Andrews Qabara Golge North America Rey Chapman Andrew Urga Upper Mongolia Turin Keigan Bred Wallter Granger Charles P. Berkey Frederick Moarris Crgdy Fre Unga Granger America Furope Baluchistan India Catcher Ranger Wyoming England New Jersey American Museum Kalgan

Post Management Plans Big Shows For New Theatre

Warde Johnson, managing director, promotes Polis Palace at Main and Congress as a modern cinema with full artful entertainment. Plans include a 20 member symphony orchestra, prologues with vocal artists, elaborate lighting, and a superb organ to enhance picture presentations in Bridgeport.

Polis Palace Theatre Main Congress Streets Warde Johnson Johnson Palace Taball Pott Bridgeport Johnson Y

Stratford Council Approves West Broadway Street Paving

Stratford residents urged the town council to approve assessments to supplement the 22090 dollars allocated for paving West Broadway. The plan calls for a Telford road with rock base and orange crushed rock top, with work to start soon. All but one councilman attended the hearing, amid rumors about changes in town leadership and voting procedures.

Palestinians Warn Britain Over Palestine Mandate

The Arab Congress executive in Jerusalem rejects the Palestine mandate to Great Britain and discusses actions if ratified. It condemns British policy and pledges to oppose governance while urging impartial justice for religious groups and traditional lands.

Jerusal Arab Congress Great Britain Jerusalem Council of the Lengue Na- Mong France London Palestine Landolt Goga

Farewell Party For Edgar Price Heads To Panama

In Greenfield a farewell gathering honored Edgar Price who leaves soon for Panama to assume an engineering post. The evening featured piano selections by Charles Breeltiin and a guest list including Harold Price Wrink Merry Jack Cander Warren Sprague Bruce Gilpert Harris Cooper Charles Brevi Un Warren Belknap and Donald Beera.

Patut Wilk Isdgar Price Fig Greenfield Hnl Price Panama Charles Breeltiin Edgar Price Harold Price Wrink Merry Jack Cander Warren Sprague Bruce Gilpert Harris Cooper Charles Brevi UN Warren Belknap Donald Beera

Fairfield Port development advances with proposed steamship line

Fairfield Aug 17. Sherman of Beaufort S C arrives in Fairlight next week amid talks by Alfred Perry on a proposed steamship service between Ash Creek and the South. Sherman, a shipping figure in New York to Buffalo routes and Beaufort Chamber of Commerce leader, would back two ships as business grows. Plans call for fruit and produce to depart south and manufactured goods to return north, with Delaware incorporation and 1 000 000 dollars preferred stock and 6 000 shares common stock. Mayor Atwater Briceport receives company statements.

Fairfield Sherman Beaufort S.C Fairlight Alfred Perry Ash Creek Sherman Ia New York Bultilo Beaufort Chamber of Commercs Meaufort Gazette Beaufort County Agricultural Soviety Shertan St. John's Perry New England Petry Ithelr Delaware Atwater Briceeport Pro- Dore

Forest fires plume Minnesota toll rises to six dead

Northeastern Minnesota endures its worst fire outbreak since 1918 as six people die and hundreds are left homeless. Governor Preus orders National Guardsmen to assist relief efforts while more than 2000 firefighters tackle the blazes across counties and into Wisconsin threatening Drummond.

Duluth Mion Ang Minnesota Preus Wisconealh Drumemont

Charges Against Hartford Attorney Lead to Inquiry

Attorney Joseph Barr of Hartford faces Superior Court appearance in September after the Hartford County Bar Association Grievance Committee filed charges. The case alleges he failed to account for about $2,908 owed to a Springfold client, with only $400 reportedly collected.

Hartford Joseph Barr Suffield Superior Court Hartford County Gard Assocignon Carr Sunt Bart Rassiven Wisellint

Hagen and Kirkwood To Meet Britons In New York

Walter Hagen and Abe Muenely will play in a 36 hole match at the Wealdhaster Biltmore Country Club next Tuesday. Match was cut from 72 holes and will be held entirely in New York as a halt in Boston or Detroit as planned. Hagen is considered America’s match play king and will team with Kirkwood to face Duncan and W Mitchell of Great Britain.

New York Aus Walter’Hagen Abe Muenely Wealdhaster- Biltmore Country Club Boston Detroit Mitchell Great Britain Wile Hagen America Hagen Kirkwood Duncan W Mitchell

Drowning Claims Two Men Beside Quinnipiac River

Madala Avg. 17-Toxe from this city drowns in the Quinnipiac River near the railroad round house. He and several railroad workers swam after a heavily loaded pump when he vanished. Frank Kane, also from this city, struck bottom in shallow water and suffered a fractured spine. he is reported in serious condition at New Haven Hospital.

NEW Have Madala Quinnipinever Round House New York Harford Maddala Savin Hock Frank Kane New Haven Hospital

Imperial Wedding Planned in Autumn of 1923

Tokio reports betrothal presents for the Prince Regent and Princess Nigako Kuni postponed due to the late Prince Miyashi Pushin. The ceremony is expected in the early part of September with the wedding likely in autumn.

Tokio Nigako Kuni Miyashi Pushin

Obituary notes from Derby area life and deaths

Catherine Howard daughter of Timothy and Rose Burchard dies aged months with funeral at Mullins Scott Redpath parlors and burial at St Michael's cemetery. John Jupen of Gilbert Street Derby dies after brief illness leaving five daughters and husband John Michael Grady among survivors. Derby residents mourn.

Catherine Howard Catherie Timothy Rose Burchard Howard Mullins Scott Redpaie Burlil St. Michael's Cemetery John Ups John Jupen Gilbert Street Dery Ernest Grossyn Tosaph Stankee Anni Mary Duke Nichoson Jota John Michael Grady Wirgwbeth Street Derby Joan Manley Anspeia Maun Murphy Loretta Grady Thomas the Foresters

Monte Carlo Casino Costs and Pensions Highlight 1920s Report

The article notes expenses of 425000 dollars for the Monte Carlo Casino and states the company pays 15000 dollars in pensions to some victims. It mentions compulsory construction works and that 40 percent yearly dividends are paid to stockholders.

Monte Carlo Monaco Judice

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