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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1922

Page

2

Robbery Suspect Gerald Chapman Faces Court Testimony

New York August 27 witness Stand in the Chapman case described a $2,600,000 mail truck raid on Broadway October 1. He testified he overheard police slurs about his wife and contemplated suicide from a Post Office building ledge. Anderson testified to a prison record and claimed a BA from a European college. The defense rested and the trial likely heads to a jury tomorrow.

New York Brooking Town Gerald Chapman George Anderson Tower Broadway United States Sttorpy Cahill Cpurt Chepman Ironman Yisttor Arizona Tasperters Aires Indy Wes Tom Mit Helms Tiny Chapman Andro Post Office Anderson Thes Milwaukee Rochester

Delegates Chosen for Primaries in Districts Nine and Twelve

Delegates were selected in the Ninth District Republican club caucus with 139 attendees including 35 women. Charles L. Dennis Howard X. McCathron and Mrs. Edith Peace named as delegates for Ninth District. Kert San forg nominated for alderman. The caucus endorsed Howard S. Challenger for Senator from the 23rd district and urged support for his nomination. Primary set for East Side Library at Jane and Kossuth streets. In the Twelfth District, 64 delegates (GO men and 24 women) were chosen at Stratford and Union venues. delegates named Mrs. Adelaide Clocher John Stevens and Arthur Jellife. Alderplan nomination deferred. In the First District Democrats, Dr Edward F. McGovern’s club appointed a three-member committee to file delegates with the District Electoral Committee. Special meetings planned to vote on the five delegates. Also noted were remarks by aldermen Willace Welsh and Captain Jim Murphy, Notre Dame law graduate. First District Republican delegates included Dr Frederick Wy Stevens as first delegate. a woman will be chosen as second delegate. third is Lawrence Chambers. Ralph T. Beers says the ticket supports Frank L Wider for Senator from the 21st District. unaffiliated and independent candidates noted. Brazil’s Pata region called gateway to the Amazon. baking ads promote Baker’s Extracts.

Ninth District Republican Club, Inc Charles L. Dennis Howard X. McCathron Edith Peace Kert Sanforg Howard S. Challenger Rom East Side Jane and Kossuth Street Twelfth District Republican Club Stratford Unioo Svenues Adelaide Clocher John Stevens Arthur Jellife Wee Anc First District Democrats First Democratic Club Edward F. McGovern State Street Willace Welsh Jim Murphy Notre Dame Law School Frederick Wy Stevens Lih Cuery Ralph T. Geers Lawrence Chambers Ralph T. Beers Frank L Wider

Youth of 44 Kills Ao Inch Shark in Black Rock Harbor

A chaotic blurb recounts a violent incident in Black Rock Harbor involving a Youth of 44 and a shark, with scattered OCR fragments naming locations like 109 Street and references to nearby streets and individuals. The text is fragmented and inconsistent, but implies a fatal or violent event.

Black Rock Harbor

Michael Collins Ambush and Death Impact in Ireland

The report recounts Michael Collins surviving several assassination attempts before his 1922 death, detailing his age at London entry, roles in the Irish revolutionary period, and leadership of the Free State Army. It notes his ties to De Valera era Republicans, the British pursuit, and implications of his loss alongside Arthur Griffith. The piece also mentions political figures like Harry Boluns and William J Cosgrove, and includes miscellaneous notes on unrelated topics.

Clonsakilty Sirrhalace Hig Feniy London Solley Price Worhood Col- I. Wis Xang Pital Beice Collins Chautferr Dublin Young Collins Ann Fein Griffith Arthur Grime Trish Free Jate Ministe Gnance Trish Republic Free State Army Coe Fins Free State Michael Collings Arthur Grimm Trish Free State Liasd de Valera Treland Colling Harey Boluns United States William J Cosgrove Arthur Griffithy

Auditor's Report on City Finances Delights Board

Bernard Keesting presented the auditor's report at the board of adjutment meeting detailing four months to August 1. Estimated annual revenue 522,1429. actual receipts 3,664,918.01. deficit 2,904,482.71. Officials praised the showing, noting upcoming tax instruments and due revenues.

Bernard Keesting Board of Apportionment Repori Ag W. E. Burnham

Autofst Held On Third Charge Of Parking

James G. Channing of S8 Main street was twice arrested in relation to a parking ordinance renewal. He paid a $10 bond to be released yesterday. Three other offenders arrested for the ordinance faced fines of $1. Charles Naver of 957 Barkshire Avenue was arrested for speeding at five miles per hour on Chief Seaside Pack Boulevard.

James G. Channing Main Charles Naver Barkshire, Avenue

Newspaper Editors Invited to Forbes Camp in State

Aug 22 invitation extended to all Connecticut editors and newspaper people for a Cunny Forbes camp inspection. Those who accept will attend a special dinner Saturday night.

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Hopes of Settling Rail Strike Wane

The strike remains unresolved as unions demand seniority protection and threaten continued disruption. Rail executives insist seniority must apply, insisting replacements must be ranked above strikers who are suspended or resigned. Officials foresee a long, tense fight with potential troop involvement and emergency measures.

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Man Accused in Murder Plot Slain in New York

A man linked to a Bridgeport murder conspiracy, Carmelo Salvo also known as Antonio Ferrara, was shot dead in New York yesterday. The case centers on a $1000 payment to Salvo and others to murder a Bruceport man, with details and several conspirators’ roles still unclear.

New York Carmelo Salvo Aley Bruceport Bridgeport John Roverts Pembroke Aiivorce Salvo Antonio Ferrara Roberts Barnum Avenue T Roberts gouRt Aishough Drag de Roberta Thomag Capparosa

Steel Companies Raise Wages Amid Labor Shifts and Demand

Steel firms increase payrolls by about 35 million dollars as the industry absorbs skilled and unskilled workers drawn from coal and other sectors. Wages rise from 6 to 30 cents an hour over 1918 levels, with payrolls peaking near 452 million in 1918 before dropping in 1920. Employment numbers cited reach around 220,000, reflecting broader labor demand and shifts across centers.

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Withey to Address Danbury Boosters

Danbury hosts a function at Hotel Green tomorrow afternoon where Frank Withey of the National Surety Company will speak. He will discuss statistics on human nature and present an address titled Garang on Husain New. The event includes leaders from major manufacturers and business firms in a Danbury Boosters gathering.

Danbury Frank Withey Hidual New Yor Wil Danbury Boosters Ulib Hotel Green Withey Ala Audded Garang Husain National Surety Company Heman

Oneco Clambake Sickness Affects Town Residents

More than 100 Oneco residents report stomach illness after attending a Rhode Island clambake. No deaths yet, but several are in serious condition. Sterling Dye Works workers also absent sick. investigation underway into cause.

ONECO Rhode Island Sterling Dye Works

Archaeologist Moorehead Unearths New Indian Relics

Renowned archaeologist Professor Warren King Moorehead tours the state uncovering early Native American traces. Recent finds include two prehistoric skeletons on the Mouvatonic shore, and a large cave near Durham with skulls and charcoal indicating long habitation. Milford work shifts as crews move to new fields.

Moorehead Stratford Middletown Milford Warren King Moorehead Ais Mitchetown Ana Orhe Ittle Durham Esterday Moorensad

Stratford General Committee Warns Against Politicians

Stratford authorities report fear that minority leaders angered by a recall election seek to control the August Republican caucus. A circulated circular signed by Chairman Leroy Lewis urges voters to oppose leadership efforts and preserve a fair, open caucus process amid intra party tension and warnings of possible disruptions.

Stratford Stratford G. O. P Repubican Gaia Pies General Committee Leroy Lewis Jenderg Mali Republican Party Connecticut Atare

Investigations into Mystery of Missing Airplane

New York reporters detail two government probes into the Ambassader 1 disappearance. Navy and prohibition agents scour for clues while pilots, crew, and passengers are questioned after the craft vanished off Long Beach.

New York Navy Department Prohibition Disy Gaia Peaxan Pitck Villian Miller Harold Thompson Unkadwr S. Robison Pitsburgh Thomegon Spa Long Beach Gov 4 7 Yi Iowana Ohns

Plane Wreck Halts New York Brazil Flight Near Cuba

Washington reports the air plane Sampalo Correia piloted by Lieut. Walter Hinton and crew were saved after the craft wrecked off Cuba while attempting a New York to Brazil flight. The U S Denver recovered Hinton and crew within 20 miles of Guantanamo Station. The mission aimed to set a world distance record.

Washington Sampalo Correia Walter Hinton New York Cuba Navy Department Hinton Guantanamo Naval Station Denver Braz

Local jitney men seek accounting and stock claims

Miss McPhail charges Doyle refused to turn over books of Madison Motor Transit and owes about 7000 dollars from 12002, with drivers alleging unpaid 35 dollar weekly salaries. Doyle claims presidency and says he has not been discharged while disputes over stock, cash, and company books continue.

Ervisor Domney Antonelli Charles D. Welton Frank W. Decerbo Frank Uniti Thomas Arganese Julius Singer David Kent John Rosner Dominic DiGenoys Benjamin Viking Louis Antonio Miss McPhail Doyle Ela Frank Unitis Madison Motor Tran St Corporation Public Utililes Commission Unitly Deblg Tia Witalrs 3Radison Motor Transit Corporation Tam Doyte Titney Busses &Ny App Company Me Ag Benjamin Wikie Nawley Pus

Appraisal Board Holds Improvement Hearing

Hearing in the common council chamber examined public improvement plans referred to the Appraisal Board for benefits and damages. Citizens discussed Wildant street Woodside avenue Fifth street Wade street Clinton avenue layouts and building lines on West Meld Gilbert streets and related grades. Mexico City has two baseball leagues and Lenfirat- clas y diamonds.

Cocnell Chamber Board of Appraisal Cownell Board of Wildant Street Woodside Avenue Fifth Street Wade Street Ciaton Avénas West- Meld Avenue Gilbert Street Mexico City Lenfirat-¢lasy Diamonds

New Building Permits Aggregate Over Twenty Six Thousand

Building permits numbering 17 aggregating in value 26420 were granted by the Building Commission last night. Projects include frame store at 224 Wheeler avenue for Cexicho Lubina and a brick operation at 1247 Peair field avenue for George P. Welsing. Also listed are a public garage at Vernon and Silman streets and a frame addition for dwelling at 362 Laurel avenue.

Building Commission Fellows Wheeler Avenue Cexicho Lubina Clarkson Street Déan Clarkson Peairfield Avenue George P. Welsing Crick Main Street Fenktins Brosgsky Julius Nursenfeld Vernon and Silman Street M. 7 Kane Laurel Avenue Carrie M. Kuhn Bath Center Street G. Martine Lexington Avenue John Ricelo Wire Berkstire Avenue Barnwell Seaview Avenue Jamey Grafton Marcell Street Frank Jelli Wetworth Satrees A. Sahiman Louly Sagal Burnstein Ds Brown Holroyd Frank Rits

May Extradite Man for Child Abandonment Case

Hartford Aug 22 Governor Lake says New York seeks extradition of Antonio Seldi Co who is jailed in Ansonia. He is charged in New York with child abandonment and a formal request was filed today. The case involves interstate legal action and cooperative authorities.

Hartford Governor Lake New York State Antonio Seldico Ansonia New York

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