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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1922

Page

2

American Rainmaker Arrives in Naples for Italy Drought Help

A American rainmaker arrived in Naples invited by the Italian government to bring relief to drought stricken areas in the vicinity. If successful, he could be engaged to repeat the process in other districts including the Vatican gardens. He promised to explain his secret method and hoped the pope would approve.

London Drauth United States Canada Naples Itat Central News Vatican Gardens Drouth

New Haven Election Official Arrested in Feud Fallout

Eugene Harrigen, Democrat deputy registrar of voters, was arrested in New Haven on a warrant filed by Assistant City Attorney Eugene F. Farley. The charge centers on failure to keep accurate voter lists amid a heated battle between Keating and Cebes factions, with about 2000 names alleged missing. Harrigen was released on a $590 bond posted by City Comptroller Arthur Mutten.

New Haven Auc Eugene Harrigen Egistrar Eugene FM Farley Edward R. Keating Thomas E Cebps Keating Yeristrar William A. McGrath Ist Inan Arthur D. Mutten Toue Gamita

Inmate Escape at Hillside Home Institution

George Lamson, an inmate at Hillside Rome, under treatment for alleged domestic issues, escaped yesterday. Police found Jim wandering Railroad Avenue and returned him to Hillside Home. The Virgin Islands were named by Columbus in honor of eleven thousand virgins.

George Lamson Hillside Rome Westerday Poice Jim Avenas Hilside Viregin Islands

France Will Stand Alone Against Germans, Poincare Says

In Barleduc France Premier Poincare declares France prepared to act alone to make Germany pay for war devastation. He blames Britain for not understanding the Allies’ desperate plight and urges an Allied conference for war debt settlement, hinted to include the United States. The premier defends France against reparations commission demands.

France Barledug Preas Germine Srepare Poinears General Council Department of the House Great Britain Nanerata Alties Jet Bagiané Frahee Manny United States

Kenney repeats attack on dock site plan

Alderman Daniel J Kenney reiterates that the Wheeer and Howes dock proposal will be disapproved by the special committee, disputing Mayor Atwaters claim of his chairmanship and citing a lack of support after a tour of the property. The committee found the project in poor condition and unlikely to be approved.

Fred Atwater Daniel J. Kenney Kenny Wheeer & Howes Kentay Gald Kenney Wheeler & Howes Proposad Eley Dock Coammiles Wheater & Owes Atwater Brvimepart

Still Seized in Coleman Street Apartment by Police

Police discovering a working moonshine still in the apartment of Charles Selva at 358 Coleman Street arrested Selva, detained a missing girl with two barrells of mash and two moonshine stills found in operation. Officers Barney and Doyle reported the incident and seized the illicit setup while the girl was recovered.

Barney and Doyle Coleman Street Charles Selva Trey Selvin Toni Jer

Bonus Bill Raised This Week Says Lawrence Tariff Tie Up Possible

Washington dispatch notes the bonus bill and tariff legislation face murky paths as conference delays push action past the November elections. Harding's veto chances loom, but Congress presses on, arguing debt limits and fiscal capacity justify further indebtedness despite Treasury warnings.

Lawrence Legan Ienders Senate Earding White House Harding Lil Hanser Treasury Congress

Inquiry Into Coal Industry Faces Key Split

Reports from Chicago indicate a tentative two hour settlement target at the Minis coal strike while a parallel meeting may extend a week. District No 11 United Mine Workers forms a subcommittee to draft a wage contract report as coal operators in Guquain feld Ohio and Illinois order engineers and stokers back to work following a district executive telegram.

Terre Hauta Trid Indiana Chicago Minis Mins Opera Org Dpuquoun

Bridgeport Girl Places Fourth in Safety Contest

Flora Bohrer of 94 Williaton Street earned honorable mention in a national safety lesson contest held in Washington. She placed fourth in the western division conducted by the Highway and Stairway Transportation Education committees and received a congratulatory letter from Vence DB Brown of Steynordaville, noting her strong showing just below Milas Bohrer.

Flora Bohrer Williaton Street Thinelty Washington Teansport Brown Steynordaville Milas Bohrer

Divorce filed after ten-year marriage in city court

Louise Channing sues for divorce from Charley Barady citing cruel treatment since their June 1942 marriage. They have five minor children aged one to seven. Louise seeks custody of all children and alimony. Lawyers from Toster and Morgan represent Mrs. Channing. Barady seeks freedom from Elisabeth Barady as he is now missing.

Dames Gordon Chayning Louise Channing Pt Lt Lan Fem Toster & Morgan Mrs. Channing Charley Barady Eilabeth

Ireland Faces Temporary Injunction Over Bond Fund

The Irish Bond Fund case in Dublin seeks a temporary injunction to prevent further handling of about 1.5 million in evourkins and 800 thousand in cash tied to a fund. De Valera faction opposes, while American observers discuss impact on the Free State and potential British intervention, with trusteeship and accounting requested if the order is made permanent.

Evourkins Enid Cme Ireland de Vilera

Pomerene Defends Newberry Record Dispute

In Columbus a Pomerene statement argues that the Supreme Court record in the Newberry case differs from that before the Senate. He questions Secretary Hughes defense of his former client and notes Senate testimony on campaign funds traced through Frederick P. Smith and multiple Newberry family accounts.

Columbus Associated Press Supreme Newberry Wis Senate Fomerenc Answarlns Eos Totner Hughes Pomerend Secretary of State Republians National Washington Mewberry Truman H. Newberry Hardh B. McCanley Paterson Te Jn Newwherry Cbse Pomerenc My. Newberry Prt Frederick P. Smith Vowberry Senator Newberry John Newsberry Smith Tom Newberry Campuich John Newberts Jonny Newberry Tohn Newberts Lery

Insurgents Take Rap At Cornell

Insurgents face mixed support as the insurgents tune garners less than half the crowd while doubts remain about joining in. The article notes tensions with the Democratic clubs and the executive boards amid calls for action on various issues.

Cornell Ginggs Wis Ithe Democratic Clibs

Meetings Tonight At Various Lodges And Halls In Parke City

Tonight's gathering list includes Coyneroth lodge events at 30 26 Ab Newell buildings, Tourmengy eatiel, Dethian sisters, and Ske 9 Washington lodge. Also noted are Harms tou Dk Shaha abcedt and other groups across 164 State wareer and 160 Washington avenue Parke City connects to Columbus area.

Bet Coyneroth Fiana Folmens AaKarbet Mlpoees Foowsiapatannyy Seek Newell Bwildigs Tourmengy Eatiiel Dr Oo Etree Juthra Lage Kaighes of Pythias Bain Sliwol Pendantha Terople Dethian Sisters Wek Pay Atreet Foguuniodlk Dodge Ty Loss Ske Washington Lodge Harms Tou Clay WolAe Sateen Bowman Fulrdeld Betsey Roed Golinel Atryety J. Ou Tynhitlam State Wareer Parke City Columbus Washington Avenue Martha Os

Education Board Lauds Cortright and School Plans

The Education Board praised Cortright while discussing curriculum adoption including McMurray and Winston geographies and other texts. Members debated appointing a new superintendent, considering candidates like W. W. Andrew, with delays tied to Septembers’ timeline and board attendance.

President urges training 40000 youths in camps yearly

President Harding praises mass military training as a path to national security and discipline. He celebrates the reviewed troops, contrasts peace with readiness, and highlights youth involvement, veteran support, and the value of military drill for American manhood.

Washington Meade Maryland Harding Cies Porinegas Vaddresa Senate Dees Ing Grtaled Pershing HlAl America Armen Foxxlyns

Substitute Teachers Listed for Malt Street School

The document lists names and addresses for substitute teachers and related personnel, including Genevieve W. Conklin of Ansonia CT and Anna McGrath of 89 Alfred Street, several others at various Connecticut streets, with noted salaries around $1,200 for the substitutes and connections to Dr. Ganklin. The list covers multiple individuals and locations, reflecting staffing details for a Malt Street replacement driver.

Genevieve W. Conklin Korth Avenue Ansonia M French Ganklin Anna ML McGrath Alfred Street Mabel M. Sherry East Main Street Martha Cotton Tidkeefberg Avenue Frances Carrot Lorene Annie Prank Charlas Streats Mabeta Oak An Aga Connecticut Ona Eleanor Thorwood Central Avenue Joe OM. Linehan Vis Ginox Avenue Maury McPadden Brooks Vaudley Street Kile Mahlee Leosamioud J. Lorvaaik Lene Tasers

Publisher's Airplane in Trouble on Sound

Frank Nelson, publisher at Coupleday, Page a Go, faced engine trouble in a 60 foot hydroplane bound from New Jonton to Oyster Bay. With heavy seas off Bridgeport, the craft limped into Pequonock anchorage. Taquannock Yacht Club will tow it back. Georg Cashman commands.

New Jonton Oyster Bay Frank Nelson Coupleday Page Bridgeport Port Tar Ag Anchorage Pequonnock Oyathr Bay Tha Mir 11 Taquannock Yacht Club Georg Cashman Miomins Tobe

Ansonia Mayor Backs Sunday Baseball Exhibition

Ansonia's mayor John C Mead defended Sunday baseball amid a court case accusing local residents of unlawful activity at a St Louis Cardinals game. The charge was Nolled after prosecutors found no sufficient witnesses. Mead urged law and order but opposed broad prohibitions on harmless recreation. The matter echoed debates on weekend games and public amusement.

Ansonia John C. Mead Est Aguinat St. Louis Cardinals Walnut Beach Milford

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