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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
1
Paris reports grim determination to force German reparations with coercive measures. Lefevre says France’s stance prevails as Paris signals possible extraordinary session to approve punitive action. talks of occupation and troop movements heighten tension after reparations commission talks fail to yield compromise.
Early returns from 229 precincts show Republican U S Senate race led by Carl W Riddick of Lewiston with 8514 to 7692 for Rankin. Democratic contest shows Burton K Wheeler leading in state totals with 29610 while James F OConnor 2878 Tom Stort 2128 Hugh R Wells 1460.
Paula Spouttle of 402 Noble Avenue was selected to represent the city in a forthcoming Atlantic City beauty pageant. The Bridgeport Post reports the contest drew many entrants at Poll's Theatre as judges announced Spouttle, a high school graduate and dancer, as the candidate.
Two features emerged from the Herrin mine massacre grand jury sessions including the first indictment linked to the incident. Frank Farrington president of the Illinois mine workers pledged to defend any indicted members and stated, “Spare no expense.” The case arises from the killing of Dr. McDowell at the Ivester Strip mine. Officials note possible Mexican victims amid the mine war but provide no concrete evidence yet. The Union plans to rally support at a Republican convention in New Haven with delegates and committee selections to follow.
London Aug 40 Sir George Sutton was appointed administrator of Loch Northelime's estate pending litigation on the publisher's will. No objection to the appointment was made. The aim is to continue payment of annuities. The vacation court was crowded with eminent lawyers. proceedings were brief and formal. Opponents urged the publisher was of unsound mind, but this issue was not raised today.
A legless mendicant Horton Malone is described as living in a three room suite in a New York hotel with a chauffeur and valuables, while a related case involves attorney Harry Frank and David Morrison facing legal actions over services and defaults amid arrest by detectives for suspected narcotics.
Washington Aug 76 – Senate moves toward a first vote on the proposed soldier bonus despite opposition to the funding plan. A 1/2 percent sales tax on manufactured and imported goods failed 18 to 46. Debate focused on the bonus funds from foreign debt interest and the risk of a presidential veto, with Mellon opposing legislation seen as interfering with the foreign debt commission. Continued on Page Two.
Returns from about three fourths of California precincts show United States Senator Republican nomination: Wem W Johnson 284,572, Charles C Meare 171,979. Governor Republican nomination: Richardson 207,047, William D Stepheng 198,205 with six thousand plus precincts reporting.
Chicago and Alton Railroad placed in receivership in federal court over coal and shopmen strikes. Judge Carpenter appointed W. Go. Bierd and W. W. Wheelock as receivers. bondholders and committee formed to protect $44 and 50 year gold bonds. Authorities warned of sabotage and rail unrest as President directs action.
Syracuse report reveals Doris Ethel Bachman condemns her suitor Deaalé McAvoy of Bridgeport for delaying marriage. She declares she will marry only if the bond is certain, while McAvoy continues to attend theater and avoid the wedding. The couple’s dispute fills gossip pages as readers await future developments.
Johnstown faces flood risk after dam damage while Germany and England exchange baggage analogies. Henry Ford praised, but sentiments mix with skepticism. A Pennsylvania town cites dry agents and bootlegger concerns as a roundabout note on enforcement.
The American Brass and Co. partty pany, employing 4,500 workers, began switching from coal to oil at its Ansonia plant. A bank arranged to hold $600,000 worth of oil as oil shortages pressured officials to replace coal with oil.
Washington August 30 The House rejected all amendments to the Administra tion Bill and adjourned without final action Chairman Winslow of the Interstate Commerce Committee said the measure would likely pass as framed President Harding favored a plan creating a buying and selling agency with authority to seize mines if needed but the amendment was defeated An amendment moving distribution powers to the Interstate Commerce Commission was adopted and another fixing the distributor salary at 7500 was rejected Winslow said the president supported the bill and expected to see it through amid swift action on related provisions
Havana Aug 30 General Buck H Crowder Harding personal representative in Cuba delivered an ultimatum to President Machado and the Cuban Congress. He warned that unless Congress acts on five reform measures by September 15 the mission would be abandoned and a final report would be sent to Washington. No threat of American intervention was made.
Berlin reports a German official stating Germany has fulfilled the Versailles terms to the fullest extent and can do no more. He says the nation must accept whatever comes next after the party announced Germany's moratorium request was denied by the Vernakles treaty authorities.
Senators Pepper and Stormo and Labor officials pursue a joint conference with operators and miners in Philadelphia to set a compromise for the coal pact. Talks focus on contract end dates, arbitration, and a possible early October framework to preserve winter coal supplies and an eventual fact finding mission.
Chicago report quotes Henry Ford facing a potential factory shutdown by September 16 over fuel pricing. Aig. 30. B. El Gare, chairman of United Steel Corporation, sees rising activity across production and transport and predicts broad prosperity despite profiteering in construction and related trades.
The State Department disclosed informal U S Soviet negotiations aim to decide on sending an American technical economic commission to Moscow. Ambassador Hough ton in Berlin has held talks with Soviet minister Leonid Barssitt and Berlin envoy inquiries sought Moscow’s attitude on future economic inquiry.
Georgy W. Meeker of Rowayton a carpenter died at Norwalk Hospital from a fracture of the skull received when he fell from a tree yesterday afternoon. He was 5 PROM MALL. SOULS NORWALK. August 30.
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