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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1922

Page

13

Chess stars to gather for 23rd Western League contest

Louisville set to host the 23rd annual Western Chess Association tournament from August 28 for ten days. Notables include Edward Lasker of Chicago, J. W. Grier of San Francisco, Norman Whitaker of Washington, Georgetown’s Jackson W. Showalter, and J. W. Frooz of Charleston. Local entrants include Alex Coenen and J. T. Beckner of Louisville, with past Western champions B. B. Jefferson of Memphis and others anticipated.

Louisville Associated Press J. T. Beckner Amope Edward Lasker Chicago Cleveland J. W. Grier San Francisco Norman Whitaker Washington, D. C Jackson W. Showalter Georgetown Budapest Nuremburg London Cambridge Springs Alex Coenen Louis‘lle J. W. Frooz Charleston W. Vb West Virginia J. H Norris Hoopestown B. B. Jefferson Memphis Tenn

Passion Play Approval Disavowed by Vatican

Vatican officials stated the Pope has not approved or disapproved the Oberammergau style Passion Play. The Holy See noted it never approved such ventures and had refrained from comment on the Oberammergau production for historic reasons. A Milan company sought Vatican approval for a similar play but received no endorsement.

Rome Associated Press Pope =dita Oberrammigay Vatican Holy See Monsignor Pacelli Munich Italy Oberammergau

Nobility prices blamed on sale of honors in England

Milton Bronner reports in London that a price list for knighthoods baronies and other titles circulates with figures from £10 000 to £450 000 as critics say the sale of honors taints the British peerage. He notes remarks by the Duke of Northumberland about alleged payments for titles and discusses the Lords being viewed as a club for the rich with trades and ecclesiastical peers joining.

Milton Bronner London Britain House of Lords Marquis of Whisk Earl of Steel Thi Viscount of Groceries Ish

Engineers Boosted by War Demand in Building Boom

In Chicago Aug 24 engineers and technical men across many fields show rising demand amid a building surge with highway and municipal work advancing. Architectural and structural craftsmen and plant experts are in short supply while overall conditions improve, aided by iron and steel industry activity and falling unemployment. London reports doctors view alcohol as socially influential yet varied in impact, with discussions on moderation, marital strain, and public health implications.

Chicago Milne Vvatangjes American Association of Engineers

W F W Drum Corps to Play at Meriden Meet

The Fife Drum and Bugle corps plus members from the Raymond W Harris Post of the Veterans of War will visit Meriden tomorrow for the annual Meriden outing. Local representatives will be elected on Saturday and aim to impress Meriden residents.

W. F. W. Drum Corps Drum and Bugle Cois Raymond W. Harris Veterans of Warden Wara Meriden Tomporrow Meriden Pogl

Community doctor earns salary in sparsely settled Neb

In Arthur county Nebraska a physician named Dr. F P Fars keeps residents healthy through a community plan. A $3 500 yearly guarantee funds his $1 606 salary, with books open for inspection as guarantors cover any shortfall.

Farr Arthur Tupains United States F. P. Fars Arthur Gony Beffore Ardur County Sduare Telles Studre Nile

Run Off Primary in Texas Tomorrow Faces Issues

Dallas reports emphasize Democratic primary runoff concerns across the state. Issues include federal reserve and banking, Volstead Act, transportation and rates, and alleged Klansman involvement in nominations. Ferguson backs light wines and beers legalization while opposing the Klan. Mayfield highlights transport and rate reforms. Campaigns reveal contested races in several congressional districts with August primary decisive for nominal elections.

Dallas Federal Reserve Banking System James H. Ferguson Earle B. Mayfield Mayfield Ferguson Federal Reserve Banking System Olamos Mayilela Congress Federal Reserve System R. Bentley Travie County I Ly Secon Hard FC Info Dhe J. J. Munfwid Tha Pourteanth John H. Cufainghan Harry Hertabergy Belfore Res Cyrom Cunningham Vertaberg Abo Thomas L. Blanton Oscar Calloway Mr. Calloway

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