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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1922

Page

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Irish Free State policy outlined by Griffith and Collins

Dublin reports the Irish government will follow Griffith and Collins lines with no new policy shifts. Cabinet reshuffle hints at Cosgrave and Mulcahy roles, while key figures like MacNeill, Duggan, McGrath, Hogan, O Higgins, and Figgis are noted as potential ministers or advisers in a cautious step toward stabilization after Collins death.

Dublin Arthur Grifith Michael Collins Free State Trish William Cosgrove Richard Mulcahy

Collins' Body Carried Through Dublin Streets

In Dublin on April 24 Associated Press reports the body of Michel Collins was carried through the streets of the city amid public attention. The account continues on the next page with further details of the procession and its surrounding events.

Collins Dublin Pease Michel Collins Dub

Democratic Caucuses Signal Contests in Fight Districts

Returns from last night caucuses indicate Democratic primaries on August 31 will feature two tickets in eight of twelve districts and probable contests in two more. In districts ten and eleven multiple slates vie, while First and Second districts may see no second tickets. The drive centers on ousting Town Chairman John A Cornell from the Democratic association.

Leader of Attack on Collins Repudiates II

Cork August 24 Associated Press Font Hales who led and accepted responsibility for the amnesty that Michael Collins repudiated today threw down his arms and offered to join the National forces His brother Sean Hatley a pro treaty member of the Dail Eireann is named His offer to join the Nationals is uncertain His present position is viewed as significant Sean Collins was arrested on Handon Mar Room Road by the regulars who taunted him for lacking courage to stand up and be plugged Jean Collins remained in custody over night but was released this morning reaching home this evening to sail for Dublin with General Ennis and Sean Hutes

Arthur Grifith Michael Colling Colling Trin Casarove Bin Civisige Jona Mac8eill Dail Eamon J. Duggan Law and Police Joseph McGrath Transport Workers' Union L Abor Patrick Hogan Kevin O'Higgins London Grifith Collins Beastes Beasley United States Frure Darrell Figgis Griffith Tichary Mulcahy Michael Collins Rhs! Duplisa Buddloes Trades Empissers’ Paderatvion Cially Cork Tress Font Hales Andl Tom Hales Sean Hatley Dalt Etreann Dedh Mickaat Collins Sean Collins Handon-Mar Mick Michael Jean Collins Wag Hora Dublin General Ennis Seon Hutes

Dollar brings 2 000 marks as Berlin bourse panics

Berlin August 24 AP The steady dollar rise amid fears over German reparations talks triggers a panic on the Berlin bourse with the dollar leaping to 2,600 marks at one point. Foreign currency becomes scarce and small banks and brokers face trouble while money orders to Poll counties halt. Trade unions urge Chancellor Wirth to take strong steps to prevent mobilization.

Boriier Tageblatt Somal

Blackham Wins in Lively Caucus in Tith District

Republican voters in the eleventh district held a lively caucus at St George s hall last night and chose a slate of delegates favorable to Dis- ure Chairman Chares C. Blackham by a substantial majority on the ballot. The ticket, an oymization, aimed to influence party control of the city with 238 votes cast. Percy Benty opposed Blackham, with many WAT ems backing him. The contest opened with nominations for chairman between William H. Brown and Alfred W. Burdick. Brown won 119 to 14. Meyar led in delegate votes with 127, Burdick 7, while Blackham's slate received 117 for Michael Tasowna, 113 for George Hall, and two unclear ballots. Mrs Margaret Mayo was mentioned as third delegate.

John A. Cornell Democratic Association Slevanth Cornell Mayer Atwiler Gigan Theant-Cornell Jorets Jtsta Party Pap Cermell Democracic Association Lage Pighs Tench Vieventh Pgiinst Frank I. Hearn Assesso Ecomitittae weAmmse Richard E. Meyers Atwhier Wea Democratic Club State Street Edward PF. McGovern Board of Education Cuvey St. George's Hall Chares C. Blackham Yates Blackham Percy Bentdy Blaventh Vnsiiet Republican Club WAT Ems Posiu Blackhiln William H. Brown Bestigy Alfred W. Burdiel Brown Burdick Lever Willam B. Dieyer Diackhaim Alfred W. Burdick Bent

William Z. Foster Released Fight Extradition

William Z. Foster was released on $6,000 bonds after an arrest in Michigan on charges tied to anti syndicalist law. He said he would resist extradition requests from Michigan Governor and federal authorities while noting no evidence linking a pastor to the Michigan meeting. The American Civil Liberties Union announced a suit against a Colorado official over actions surrounding Foster’s 1919 labor leadership.

Chicago William Z. Fester Weday Inganneelion Berrien County Michigan Fester Department At Justice Dartin LT Pé Lwolls Mir YW Slakes Mey Wall New ‘York American Civilberties Union Aruatan Hanerock Colorado Dumores William Foster

Missing assets found tied to Howard Smith theft case

City reports unearthed assets in the Smith case, including stock certificates and personal funds held by Amity Tower and the Salrtlelg Trust company. Additional attachments were issued by the Superior Court as the city aims to cover an estimated $100,009 default and reduce the tax burden. Authorities believe the recovered securities will be auctioned to repay losses, with Sheriff P. J. O'Reilly completing service and securing Smith's remaining effects.

Superior Court Tle Aga Salrtlelg Trust Binnll Choir S Sult Muein Smith Superlay John A. Cornell Snilth Corneal Tuawaly Ft Pureala Trust Company Chy Sungia- Tentay P. J. O'Reilly

Overthrow of Guatemalan Government Reported in Mexico City

Despatch from Wipachula via Chiapas reports a revolutionary move in Guatemala with President Orrellande deposed. Julia Minesto Zelaya named provisional president as rumors place new leadership in the capital Guatemala City.

Mexico City Une Tras Unionista Guatemala Orrellande IC Universal Craflea al Wipachula Chiapasa

Vessels Warned To Pass By Havre In Rioting

Troops arrive to restore order as strikes erupt in Havre. Reports say 22 000 workers including tramway staff and 45 others are involved. The American steamer Orvden sails with a light cargo while warlike measures and willful law are discussed by Mayor Mayer to curb disruption of public welfare.

Havre Wavrt Wang Carscotles Tramway Orvden Ovdurg Hayryg Mayer

Woman Fracture After Fall From Chair

Mrs Louise Engelhardt of 168 Steuber Street fell from a chair while winding a clock. The chair slipped causing a fall that fractured her left hand joint. She was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by Dr A B Margolis from the Emergency staff.

Boter Louise Engelhardt Steuber Street Bridgeport A. B. Margolis

Tiffany McAvoy Pickets Castle In Modern Arthur Tale

Syracuse Aug 24 22 year old Tiffany McAvoy of Bridgeport tries to elope with Doris Bachman a sixteen year old Greenwich Follies star while her parents keep the girl confined in Syracuse. The lovers pursue a knightly plan as a license clerk hesitates and a midnight plot unfolds before returning home.

Syracuse Knights of Ol Foriay Round Table Donald ‘Tiffany’ McAvoy Bridgeport Doris Ethel Bachman Liverpool Mater Symiv Uribe Fale Ong Taip Greenwich

Farmer dies in hospital after being shot by friend

Stamford Aug 24 Succumbing to internal injuries at a hospital Edward Baller a 12 year old farmer at Taylorn Corner Young Ridge North had been shot this morning by a man he befriended Ted Wagh Noun 64 who had been taken in by Baller’s family years ago The two men quarrelled near New Canaan where they had been visiting Mrs Hultey Baller’s wife The shooting occurred as the elder man allegedly attacked with a pitchfork then Baller’s friend fired a shotgun at close range The violent incident followed an argument that started in the Pond District and escalated in a barn leading to Baller’s death.

Stamford Wourdy Edward Baller Aylorn Corner Ridee Ted Noun Moun Mie Westchuster Tame Win New Canaan Hultey Cartner Foun Pur Monn Lesshan Amay Dalley

Explosions Rock Jacksonville Railroad Shops Amid Plot

Two dynamite blasts rocked the Sethoard Air Line railroad shops in Jacksonville Ilo on August 24 as authorities report an attempted arson at the home of J A Williams a shop foreman and city councilman.

Jacksonvnat Ilo Anouk J. A. Williams

Administration Seeks to Renew Hard Coal Parley

Philadelphia August 24 The administration aims to renew negotiations on the hard coal dispute. Miners president Phil Lewis says there is little chance of arbitration, while Governor Sproul holds separate talks with miners and operators. Leaders indicate talks may resume before the weekend with national labor figures possible.

Jef Gompers Wiccan Federation of Labor Exeedec Philadelphia Lewis

Dry agents aided by state guard raid Easton Pa

Seventy five federal agents from Philadelphia and 25 state troopers from Pottsville and Wyoming investigated two locations in Easton. A large number of liquor were seized and transported to Philadelphia. Warrants were issued. The raids followed complaints to the state prohibition director. Davis said after receiving the earmajarnes his agents visited Easton and found purchases to be used as evidence. The prohibition force also searched Philipsburg and nearby towns, dividing into squads and moving quickly through the city. Easton tonight was described as dry as Sahara.

Easton Aus Maderal Pron 1 Davis Earmajarnes Prohibition Army Philipsburg Nico Sahara

Subway Traffic Stalled In Rush Hour Chaos

Fragmented New York subway report describes a rush hour incident near Manhattan station where four trains trapped commuters due to stalled coupling and signaling. Trains on the east side tunnel struggled to move while passengers endured delays in a multi train entrapment affecting service for hours.

N.Y New Yorkk Inserborouh East Side Millwhattan Tuba Manhattan Howling Green Manlactan

Notable death of Nathan Kraut found dead at home

Nathan Kraut of 1403 Boston Avenue died suddenly last night from heart failure. Emergency responders and Dr A B Nurgells from Emergency Hospital were unable to revive him.

Nathan Kraut Boston Avenua A.B. Nurgells Emergency

Trains Delayed At Bridgeport Station Yesterday

Trains at Bridgeport station ran late throughout yesterday with minutes passing schedule. No report on return of locomotives from American Locomotive Works and Groton Iron Works reaching the district, according to local railroad officers.

New Haven Bridgeport Rere Ameresa Locomotive Works Groton Iron Works Thig

Senate measures on coal crisis and Hoover output forecast

Senate considers measures to curb coal profiteering and control distribution as Hoover predicts bituminous output nearly doubles this week. Senate Labor and Interstate Commerce committees debate commissions and swift action amid strikes and freight car shortages.

Senate Hoover Washington Associated Press Senate Labor Committee Bormh Coal Commission Lee Winslow Commission Houwae Sulicions Bruwiyhyous Meeda Foran Mier New York Cummings Senate Interstate Commerce Congress

Union Chiefs Face Intractable Strike Deadlock

Union leaders say there is no way out of the nine month old railroad shopmen strike as talks between Brotherhood chiefs and railroad executives fail to progress. About 40 percent of U S rails are affected as conferences resume with no pledge to reinstate workers with full seniority. Observers peg little chance of quick settlement and anticipate another session tomorrow.

New York Ave Hix Five Brotherhooda United States Association of Railways Penes Brotherhood

Train Derailed Near Newport injures three and several shaken

A New York New Haven and Hartford passenger train bound from Boston to Newport derailed three miles outside Newport on Narragansett Bay. Three women were slightly injured and many passengers were bruised or shaken. The wreck tore up tracks for 300 yards and left cars toppled. Injuries were non serious per hospital reports. A spreading rail was blamed. Naval operator FR C Burts assisted by signaling a barge for rescue.

Newport R. 1 New York New Haven Hartford Boston Narragansett Bay John S. Deavy Mary T. White Worcester Maass E. B. Bolden Salem Massa FR. C. Burts Naval Conlog Melville Alkunch

Welcome Prosperity Amid Wall and Trade

Fragmented OCR text mentions Ay Sung by the Reconstruction Great Club Welcome Prosperity and a tall wall. References to a tariff high and a reception committee highlight civic themes. Miners and visitors are hinted at, with unclear details and garbled phrases.

Reconstruction Great Club

Connecticut Forest Fire Allotment Grants Shared

Federal funds totaling 400000 have been allotted to states cooperating with the government in protecting forests. States listed include Massachusetts 5100 Rhode Island 525 Connecticut 4150 New York 324000 and New Jersey 5050 with required state expenditures matching the allotment.

Washington Department of Agriculture Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey

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