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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1922

Page

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Bergen Slayer Faces First Degree Murder Charge

Edgewater New Jersey August 27 Prosecutor Hart declared George A Cline the confessed slayer of Jack Bergen in a marital dispute a case of cold blooded murder and a first degree charge He argued Bergen was lured to the Clines home for the killing Bergen was shot near the upper room with evidence he was not armed and the weapon used was at close range The prosecutor pledged a swift trial and planned to seat women on the jury

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Ederle Sets World Record In Seaside Park Swim

Gertrude Ederle of the New York Women's Swimming Association won the 220 yard national title at Seaside Park in a claimed world record time of 2 minutes 49.5 seconds, defeating European champion Hilda James and Frances Cooney. Helen Wainwright, the American champion, did not swim due to illness.

Gertrude Edenye New York Miss Ederle Frances Cooney Alow Miss Cooney Hilda James Indita Miss Brnderle Liverpool Mies Ederie Iine Ethelda Buebtrey Honolulu Helen Wainwright Cright Tras Wainwright

Germany Seeks Unanimous Moratorium Hearing This Week

Paris Aug 27 The Reparations Commission plans to hear Germany again on Wednesday to build toward a unanimous moratorium decision. American observer Col James A Logan attended as delegates debated Germany's July 12 plea for a three year pause. Officials aim for a Wednesday evening ruling, with Sir John Bradbury expecting no decision until Thursday. An unrelated alarm reported a car fire at South Syenug and Lafayette.

Paris Associated Press Germany James A. Logan Uno Usten John Bradbury

Revenue collections fall in 1922 tax year record low

Washington reports Internal Revenue data showing total tax collections at 3.197 billion for 1922, down from 4.595 billion in 1921, with collection costs rising to 31.3 cents per dollar. District of Columbia shows income and profits tax gains while New England and New York states show declines.

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Northcliffe Will Contest Sparks Trustee Battle and Fortunes

News from London reports a looming contest over Lord Northcliffe’s will. Trustees Sir George Sutton and Henry Arnholts allege unsound mind, while Lady Northcliffe acts as sole executrix. The debate centers on control of The Times and wealth tied to media holdings.

Robert 4 London Lord Northcliffe George Sutton Amalgamated Fras Henry Arnholts Northcltffe The Sunday Express Northell Bowe William Berry Sunday Times Dairy Graphic Lloyd George Northcliffe John Bierman Lord Rathermere Lord Beaverbrook Edgar Mackey Edgar Banke

Irish Remembrance for Collins as Civil Unrest Persists

Dublin awash in tribute to Michael Collins as crowds cross city to view his coffin in state and cathedral ceremony. War rages on nationwide with ambushes, shootings, and violence in suburban lanes as authorities report one killed and two wounded near Toberrnerry County Sligo while Richard Murcahy works to restore order.

Dublin Michael, Collings Tyeland Torender Ireland Colling John Lavery Peaty England Cats Jin Yellow Lane Werd Michael Colling Bpennt Wropper Tobtrenrry County Sligo

Eamon De Valera Reported Healing Near Cork

Reports from the Associated Press say Eamon De Valera is convalescing from wounds in a house near Bendon and later moved quarters to Beathablath. Intense fighting occurred in the Blarney district with limited Nationalist casualties amid a larger irregular attack resulting in several deaths and many wounded.

Cork Associated’ Press Eamon de Valera Bendon Beathablath Macroom Blarney Wanon Blarney Castly

WET ADVOCATES LEAD IN SWEDEN

Stockholm April 27. In the referendum on prohibition the anti prohibition side leads with about 185000 votes against 134000 for prohibition. The day stirred Sweden as crowds filled streets and te stilg tests doubtless. Streetcar traffic in Stockholm was suspended due to congestion in the streets.

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Harding Will Seek Authority To Take Over Railroads And Coal

Washington August 27 President Harding contemplates asserting power to seize coal mines and railroads amid the industrial crisis. Advisers report a possible move to take over scarce assets, while many favor delaying federal control amid uncertain congressional reaction and fear of overreach.

Washington Harding Norrow Congress Wes Mg Tee Thiapowi Cumming Haitnaeltrom aMmal Washington Jara Herbert Hoover Stercary of Commerce Cummins Patittea

Drowned at Coney Island in undertow rescue effort

Moran Weber of Brooklyn, a news vendor, was drowned at Coney Island when caught in a strong undertow. Three lifeguards managed to rescue several others including women who were swept toward the sea, as men battled to save them. The incident occurred in New York on August 27.

New York Moran Weber Brooklyn Coney Island Thildren

Maintenance Men to Appear Today for Wage Jump

Chicago Aug 27 The wage increase plea of about 400000 maintenance of way men faces a key decision by the United States Railroad Board tomorrow as EB F Grable heads the trackmen in urging a living wage under the Transporta tion act. The Labor Board has not indicated acceptance of the living wage principle.

Chicago United States Railroad Board EB. F. Grable the Labor Board

Heartbroken mother travels to seek missing son in Lowell

Mrs Bridget Monohan, a widowed mother from St Butler street, Lowell, arrives in the city in tears to search for her 22 year old son Patrick Frazella Monohan who vanished nearly four years ago after leaving home to work in shipyards. She recalls his bright looks and 18 feet? height, and says she has little information beyond a vague last contact.

Hishoma Bridget Monohan St Butler Street Lowell Maas Patrick Frazela Monohan Hig Quincy Musa Almas

Woman Bartender Captured in Danbury Cafe Raid

Danbury August 22 police raided the Hotel Savor saloon on White street arresting the woman bartender identified as Mary Mogogowsla and proprietor Frank Adams in a vice operation by eight officers led by Captain David W. Bradley. Both posted 200 bonds for City Court appearance. A secret floor cut under the bar was found, and witnesses allege customers signaled to a person in a cellac who passed Waguer through the hole as three gallons of alcohol and several quarts of whiskey were seized.

Danbury Thea Hotel Savor White Street David W. Bradley Ger Nama Mary Mogogowsla Frank Adams

President Meets Advisors Over Weekend on Strike Policy

Washington awaited a final administration line on rail and coal strike actions as lawmakers prepared emergency measures. Officials eyed presidential authority to seize and run railroads or mines, with Cummings drafting a Senate bill and Winslow urging delay. Congress faced a tough vote as party lines and war-time precedents influenced decisions ahead of the recess.

Washington Etl Adminia Point Econ Harding P Mac Congress Aera Daugherty Cummings Senate Interstate Commmerce Committee Senate Fatrica Sovernm Railroad Administration Winslow Taratata Commerce

Firemen Save Apartment in Still Explosion Raid

An exploding still in an apartment at 136 Columbia Street led to a nearby fire alarm from box 172. Police found a four gallon finished product in stone and glass containers, a liquid used to tint the batch, and the owner Tony Gola missing when seen by patrols. Fire HQ noted a gas leak risk as investigators checked the scene and equipment at Samuel Goldstein’s building.

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