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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1922

Page

2

Indian Artist to Exit Workin Southport Show

Indian artist W Deming will exhibit more than 50 paintings at the Workin Southport Memorial Friday and Saturday. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Roosevelt Memorial fund. Deming served as a captain in the U S Army. letters from Roosevelt will be on display. Paintings feature American Indian life and scenes from American, South American, and Mexican life.

Southport W. Deming tWakamam Roosevelt Memorial Fund Deming United States Roosevelt Jonn O. Deming Ooc Army Manabozho

Union Chiefs See No Way Out Of Rail Strike

Union leaders signaled despair as mediators pressed for a unified settlement. A revised proposal was discussed with shop craft heads but its sufficiency remained undisclosed as talks continued. Local executives noted signals echoing the Mine Workers approach in Cleveland, hoping railroads would join a wider settlement.

Brotherhood Stege Em Pell Fate Club Labor Wrate Dome Bert Or. Jewell Alrikers United Mine Workers Cleveland Ray

Haigh School enrolls 4400 pupils this year

Bridgeport High School reports a total 4400 students, up 250 from last year, the largest roster in history. Crowded conditions move upper grades to four city locations including Lyon Terrace main high, Congress Street old school, Kossuth Street and Shel Stan School facilities. Superintendent Everett E Cortright notes no drop expected despite growing numbers.

Bridgeport High School Lyon Congress Street Kossuth Street Shel, Stan Gramar Everett E. ‘Cortright

Three Lives Lost When Seal Overturn Launch

Three men drowned when a sealine launch capsized off Rockaway Inlet while returning from a fishing trip. Five of the six aboard were pulled from the water, with two men missing as wreckage and rough seas hindered rescue efforts. The vessel, named Lyauneh, carried a crew that included Far Treckwar and Myrey Toss pend, among others.

Lynbrook Yu Ang Rockaway Innet Tang Lyauneh Myrey Om Far Treckwar Cholery Fank Jersey Fossadd Pei

Requiem Mass for Collins to be Said Here

A solemn requiem high mass for the repose of Michael Call Sims former commander in chief of the Free state forces in Ireland will be celebrated at St Charles church on Monday at 7 30 am Rev Patrick McGinney announced. Also news of injuries from balcony falls and a report of a white couple seeking motive servants.

Michael Call Sims Ireland St. Charles Patrick McGinney Vithe

White House Alarmed Over Rail Strike Status

Washington August 24 overnight developments on the rail strike unsettled the White House with advisers saying no clear exit. They warn separate peace with heavily crippled roads may be the only option, though unions reject such overtures. Officials expect mixed effects on workers and lines if a settlement is not reached.

Washington White House Oliberal Suvike

Collins Griffith Policies To Stand

A lengthy dispatch covers state funeral rites and public mourning for political figures in Dublin. The cortege moved from the steamer Classi to City Hall then to state, with guards, clergy, and mourners, and the coffin placed on the same catafalque as Arthur Griffith. Mention of Sun Yat Sen, deer evolution, and Labor Day appears in passing.

Bt. Vincent's Hospital Roe City Hall Dall Eireann Dublin Brigade Riel Dublin Guards Arthur Griffith

Contests Indicated in Eight Democratic Districts

In eight districts the Democratic clubs named alderman candidates and delegates to the city convention. The caucuses produced mixed results with Stein or Fitzgerald and Cornell figures, insurgent tickets, and administration support across districts including Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth.

Picketing the Home of Auburn Fiancee Sparks Elopement Rumor

In Auburn New York Tiffany McAvoy described as tall with fine features and a winning smile allegedly wooed a strikingly pretty local girl. The pair plotted a dramatic elopement echoing the Charlotte Demarest Count Zichy affair as McAvoy faced time apart from his family while his mother hopes he returns home.

Auburn N.Y McAvoy Charlotte Demarest Zichy Smith Donald Tiffany McAvoy Anthony Bridgeport Tiffany Thomas Vb. McAvoy Park Avenue

Senate Debates Coal Crisis Bills and Probes

The Senate considers goal crisis bills and a resolution empowering the President to take over coal distribution. A Senate committee hears an administration bill to create a federal distribution agency. Chairman Cumming schedules a Saturday meeting to debate the measure as others plan to push a commission to investigate the coal industry and advise Congress. Secretary Hoover warns of winter shortages and urges users to prepare substitutes as anthracite supplies dwindle.

Uiite Sennie Wash Damani Masaachue Isatts Senate Interstate Commerce Comittee Cumming Intellate Commercee Commission Borsin Congress Hoover Sérigus Erlyis Secretary of Commerce

Body of Brutal Beating Victim Found Near Wood

A slain youth was found beaten to death with an Indian club in a Queens woodland. Two business cards in his pocket, one for a Manhattan chemical maker and another for a wing maker, sparked police to suspect a feud. A lone initial “J Fi” appeared on a sign. The report also notes a claim about cheaper milk from treated oil seeds.

New York Queens Long Island Manhattan

Life of Canvas Doubled If Made to Be Waterproof

The Department of Agriculture reports canvas protection against light boosts durability and usable life, doubling the fabric with waterproof and sightproof treatments. Recipes use linseed oil, earth pigments, waxes, and alternative binders. colors vary by pigment choice, with caution for permanent wagon covers.

Department of Agriculture Army Navy

Howard C Noble Dean of North End Judd Dies in Hartford

Obituary notes Howard C Noble Dean president of the North End Judd Manufacturing Co in New Territory died in Hartford Hospital after illness. He was 72. In other brief notes, a project lists seventy two pontoon boats forming a bridge, 2008 feet long, over the Arkansas River at Dardnelle Arkansas. A German inventor creates a metal cap to keep bread loaf ends fresh.

Martford Oward C. Noble North End Judd Manufacturing Company New Teritain Hartford Arkansas River Dardnelle Ark

Russell named Connecticut fuel administrator

Governor Jake Lake announced the appointment of Thomas W. Russell of Hartford as fuel administrator for Connecticut with full power to direct distribution of federal relief consignments. Russell had been advising the state distribution commission, effectively in charge of shelter and relief operations, as the commission’s adviser. The action aims to address the ongoing fuel and energy crisis.

Hartford Jake Thomas W. Russell Connecticut Russell Vet Distr Lake Reno

Blackham Victory in Eleventh Fight and Local Caucus Shifts

In the Eleventh Fight Blackham candidate Margaret Mason led with 130 votes to William J. Clarkin 163. A district caucus in the Third District overturned a compromise ticket with George Cook Sven Svenson and Mrs. M. True. In the Eighth District a Waters League ticket was endorsed by 175 voters with Ida Lister and Francis Hinderer supporting, Sanford Boynton chosen as third delegate. Mary L. Lynch presided, the first woman to do so.

William Steele Steele Mitzgerad Oneirman D. J. Ifonny Tla Flt Berald Pitegerald D. J. Kenny George H. Wigan John J. Lawlor Cornelius Donnelly Pacelek Ford Wiliam HA. Brady Brewster Street Democratic Club Arthur B. Weiss John Bpp Ktmg Frank S. Wargo Fifth District Regula Frederick W. Hall Laurel Avenue Foot Avenue John Cornell Frederick Scharmpp James Grady Charles J. Byrne Margaret. Scott Edward Huarvey Terefolars Cornell Allwater Atred EB Venessar Linwood Avenue Ands Veness William E. Keete, Jr Yveness Robert H. Mewman Wood Avenue Alfred E. Veness Eaton Street Charlies O. Happ State Street Louis Margaret Hayden Norman Street Clifford B. Unger John A. Cornell Wan Wiliam H Keefa 17Th Eleventh District Main Street Fred Atwater Richard HE Ferre Willum E. McClinch Neeside Glib Ray Schornderf Mre Alice M. Daskam R. A. Cullen W. F. Harding Margaret Mason Blackham Wilam J. Clarkin Bently League Teket Voters’ League Reopublian Third Alfred Street Wag Wow Tames Wallenta Clifton Piathers M. True George Cook Sven Svenson Repub. Nean Waters' League Ida Lister Pranis Hinderer Sanford Boynton Delemalion Mary L. Lynch Tina

Bonus Bill Debate Sidetracked in Senate

Debate on the soldier bonus bill in the Senate narrowed to two minutes after hours spent on the New Barry case the coal situation and other chatter Only three Senators spoke Underwood Wadsworth and Hellin with brief remarks expressing positions on the measure

Washington

Connecticut Faces Critical Coal Shortage Warns Litchfield

N England coal boss warns Connecticut faces a grave winter risk due to a coal shortage. He notes anthracite production is at a standstill and only ironed-out coal from rivers is available for use. He urges appointing a single high authority to report to Washington and secure supplies.

Rivera Litchfield Washington Warding Secretary of Commerce Herhert Hoover Capitol

Two Girls Drowned Near Canary Islands in Connecticut River

In Northampton Massachusetts on August 4 two girls died by drowning at Canary Islands in the Connecticut River. A third girl is believed missing though campers could not identify her. The victims are Margaret Naylor, 17, of Mittineague and Genevieve Titlewire, 13, of Hatfield. Police recovered Naylor’s body. state troops stretched a wire across the river hoping to recover the other body.

Northampton Mass Canary Islands Connerticut Margaret Naylor Mittineague Genevieve Titlewire Hatfield, Cony Naylor Staiie

Los Angeles Wins 1923 Dancing Masters Meet

New York Aug 24 Los Angeles defeated New York 48 to 3 to win the Dancing Masters meet. The American Association of Masters of Dancing tonight elected officers for next year with Heinemann of Boston as president Beach of Houston as first vice president Downay of Schenectady as second vice president Waiters of Waltham as secretary Soby of Hartford as treasurer and advisory group Tuttle of Youngstown and Jackson of Salt Lake City named to committees.

New York Los Angeles American Association of Masters of Dancing C. Heinemann Boston Mass Mrss Monte Beach Houston Texas James Downay Hartford Conn Raymond Bats Youngstown Tuttle Hmere A. Jackson Salt Lake City Utah

Jim Bagby Undergoes Operation in New York

James Brody once a star pitcher for the Cleveland Club was stricken with appendicitis in Montclair New Jersey and operat ed on at Misericordia Hospital. Manager Speaker said Bagby will not pitch this year. Surgeon Dr Robert Brennan said Bagby may return to pitching when fully healed.

James Brody Cleveland Speaker Bagby Robert Brennan Eurgeon Bag Bagey

Wagner Ware Tea Kettles and Pans Offered in Bulk

Full assortment of Wagner Ware items available including tea kettles rice boilers grinders percolators and pots from 6 to 121 quarts. Strong brands listed with varied capacities aimed at cookware buyers and restaurateurs seeking durable aluminum pieces.

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