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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1922

Page

2

Visiting Nurses Open Christmas Seal Sale Here

The Visiting Nurse association launches its Christmas Seal sale to raise funds for the State Tuberculosis Commission. Mrs Havens leads the city campaign with many volunteers, aiming for a $10,000 city quota. sales begin in schools after December 1 with booths in stores, banks, and post offices.

Tubercusals Commission Mire Elmer FL Havens Alail Doyle Day Indy A. FE McDonald Ja Hot Connecticut Rotary Club Rotary Hartford Stephen Mener Arthur BR. Kimball Wallace S. Wis New Haven Christianeweal Fund State Tuberculosis Commission National

Diplomatic Heads Attend Pan-American Thanksgiving Service

Diplomatic representatives and leaders from twenty American republics gathered for a Pan American Thanksgiving Mass at St Patrick's Church in Washington. Archbishop Michael J. Curley of Baltimore presided with many clergy assisting as hundreds filled the nave and overflow stood outside.

Washington Sov Pan- América St. Patrick's Catholic Church Michael J. Curley Baltimore Pas Moges MVS

Steamship Sets New Record for Voyage

A steamship named Hog Island set a record after sailing from Alexandria on October 7 with a full cargo of cotton and merchandise bound for Boston and New York. It arrived in Boston on October 9 and discharged cargo for New York on November 8, then left New York for Malta on November 1 with flour, oil and other goods. The voyage underscores the need for a carrier subsidy to sustain such merchant marine activity.

Washington Hossana Ins Amorigta Ne York Malta

Prohibition Efforts Coordinated Across States

Hartford dispatch reports Federal Prohibition Commissioner R A Haynes and Director Mackenzie praising rising intergovernmental cooperation. States and localities assume primary enforcement before federal action, with a push toward concentrating bonded whiskey to fewer warehouses saving millions annually and improving public welfare.

Hartford R.A. Haynes Mackenzie Haynes Mackanzie Friends of the Law Hayned

Clemengau Pays Tribute to Lincoln at Baltimore

Lincoln's home and sofa used by Lincoln and Mary Todd are shown in Baltimore as a delegation from the Society of Friends visits. Clemenceau’s remarks and a train schedule are noted, with travel details and a commemorative tone accompanying the stop in Baltimore for a brief tribute and reception.

Lincoln Mary Todd Lexington Iuinerary Society of Friends Cron Wark Friends Baltimore

New York Police Punched as Suspect Is Arrested

Fragmentary OCR notes report a man accused of assault after an incident on Fourth Avenue involving a police officer. The text references Saunders being held on a $50 bond and mentions a poster or statement related to a murder claim, though details are garbled and unclear.

Saunders

Long Islanders Find Rich Haul Of Real Liquor En Route

Prohibition agents found three cases aboard the 139 foot yacht Wirglnnd stranded off Pern deferson. They said about 350 cases of whiskey were believed on the vessel. Captain and crew of five fled ashore to Fort Jefferson. no arrests were made as raiders scattered bottles from cars and on foot.

Pern Deteferson L. 1 Prohibition Miller Gound DOL New York Millerspiace Prohibition oMehan Virginia Fort Jefferson Tin

Dinner Baskets Help 500 Families Amid Turbulent Day

A Thanksgiving day at Newell Park featured a 27 to 0 football win for a team, followed by Bridgeport’s 28 to 20 victory. Various clubs hosted dinners and social programs, including Ninth District Republican, Algonquin, and Setaide clubs, with Brookline Country Club hosting a large dance.

Newell Park Danbury Bridgeport Associatins

Converts Club Dinner at Bridgeport Highlights 40 Guests

The Converts club of the Bridgeport Christian Union hosted 40 guests at a Thanksgiving dinner. President Joseph McConnell Rev W Simpson and J W MacDonne spoke after the meal. A program of music and pictures followed in the auditorium. A vote of thanks was offered to the Converts club cooks and the women's auxiliary, and the meeting closed with two prayers by Rev Simpson.

Converts Club Bridgeport Christian Union Joseph McConnell The Christian Union W. Simpson J. W. MacDonne Rov. Simpson the Gutste Ladirg Aux. Art Hey. Simpaos

United services unite six churches in Greene Parish area

Congregations from Greene Parish, Southwert, Greenfield Hill, and Fairfield joined yesterday morning in a union service at First Church of Christ in Mainfield. The sermon was delivered by Rev Speen Farag with joint hymn singing and prayers, reflecting on community unity and shared faith.

United Services Lalima Union Black Reel Greene Pari Port Southwert Greenfield Hill Fairfield Christ la Mainield Speen Farag Ayesha FAO Wire C. Gyent Teavnial Winubestar

Amateur dinner party anecdotes in London crowd

In London the Americana and Liciftian hosted a gathering with the American Society at the Savoy Hotel. Guests occupied tables, discussing cigars and Georgian fare as conversations drifted through dinner and social banter amid a lively crowd.

London Liciftian American Society Omer Savoy Tintel Turkey

Harvey Advises Debtors to Get Down to Work

An 1869 address urges English and American readers to repay debts through work, not excuses. The United States is dubbed a creditor nation and Britain is praised for past obligations. The speaker urges prudent use of wealth and warns creditors to act with resolve.

Harvey U. S Gealze Harvey de Aimar Penkins Ming Matey Ainler United States Hatlon Great Britain George Pais

Unemployment and foreign policy dominate Greek debate

In Parliament today Robert Clynes urged an amendment to the address, calling unemployment the main issue facing the new government aside from foreign policy. He stressed that the unemployed need work and highlighted housing schemes, warning against risky insurance schemes for workers. The government offered no new remedies, leaning on road building, public services, and railway job absorption. Berlin reports indicate Germany delays recalling its Athens envoy while noting Italy led protests against Greek cabinet ministers' death sentences, with Britain, America, and others reacting differently.

Robert Clynes Clynea Berlin Brea Wece Milett Germany Yefrais Géruan Athens Thaly Io Electos Afielala Jamary Setlon France Italy Britain America Holland Sweden Spain Joumsnis Poland

Rep Jim Mann Dies Of Pneumonia In 1922 Political Era

The document recalls Rep Jim Mann who died of pneumonia amid 1922 political upheaval as Republicans shed seats. It notes Mann repeatedly refused talk of becoming speaker or leader, saying he would not accept the post if offered on a “gold platter.” The piece hints at battles over leadership and party strategy in Congress.

Himawit Wis Mann Seus Mann Reiteretial Spear H White Timals Chomryy Sonny Barry Tevin Menalytaya Jie Uttea

Release of Alleged Radical Faces Bond Hearing

Nas Davy Ravan of Watertown Mings is named as organizer of an international group opposing machines. Bond set at 10.90 with no hearing date yet. Schieffer, arrested Nov 33 on a warrant, faces two counts of incitement and burglary and a contempt order from Chicago restraining line. Attorney C Whitaky to prosecute. United States District Court to decide why Schieffer should not be held in contempt for alleged interference with railroad traffic. Order signed by Judge Thomas here.

Ravan Nas Ernest Gekleifer Watertown Mings Sehicifer Socidad “C. Whitaky Livie Urgiary Etn Gay Sehialler Wis Tid Lewis Thomas United States District Eauth Chicago Acre New Haven Murtford Schieffer Jan Dintes Thomas

Dublin warned of plot to isolate city

Defense Minister Mulcany reports to Dail Eireann that Irregulars’ decusion outlines a plan to derail trams burn stations block roads and destroy bridges in a campaign aimed at isolating Dublin for weeks. A Dublin dispatch notes telegraph cut to towns south and west of Ireland.

Pubelan Associated Press Mulcany Dail. Eireann Dublin Dunsday Ireland

Warrants Issued for Former Greek Army Chief

Avrens Nov 10 An Associated Press dispatch reports warrants issued for former Greek generals Constanis and Valeitas after executions of senior officials. Crowned by Bonar Law London reply notes Britain warned Greece to refrain from further executions. Vatican protests Greek actions and vows further formal protests.

Avrens teGaner Constanis Genera Ceforal Valeitas Asia Minor Papanias Andrew Corn Cons Am Liepe Gn Army Corps Sakaria Bonar Law Plains London Peasy Great Britain Ajdes Athens Bonar Lawta House Af Commons Mas Crem T Lroyd- George Adeys Greece Vatican Rome Pepe

Paris Berlin pourparlers on reparations outlook

Berlin reports point to a renewed effort by Paris and Berlin to resume reparations talks. German officials suggest the government will seek an early re negotiation based on a noted proposal, amid informal steps by Reichstag members and diplomatic aides.

Berlin Paris Pourperiers Poliical Cuno Tore Bn Tatlonn Reichm Vovernh Li Fierher Fierher of Refermary War Dubt Commission Arte Rhine Neyerancellor Life Collangier Nave Ence S. Progrent Jolyon Ieee PTI

Demonstrators Clash in City Protest Fatalities Reported

Police fire on a crowd of four demonstrators in Mexico City amid a protest against government neglect. Multiple injured as tensions rose during the street action near city hall as mourners marked a birthday vigil.

Mexico City Nav JO —Alist Dozodt Balboin Cg Wal

Former Mrs Leeds With Queen at Paris

A garbled wartime era item notes former Mrs W B Leeds alongside royalty in Paris. It references a visit to America, Greek ministers executed in Athens, and political figures like Prince Andrew and the Marchioness of Milfors Haven, with stray lines about a Turkish war and a medicinal ad for Bromo Quinine tablets.

W.B Leeds QUEEN Paris Withee Gonauntine Wien Athens London Andre Dueghier Milfors Haven Prince Andrew ix

Baldwin Orchid Greenhouses Lost in Flames

A Greenwich fire destroyed Baldwin’s orchid greenhouses on Rockland Avenue, wiping out rare plants gathered from around the world. The loss includes breeding stock and an estimated 230000 in seeds, with total damages around 320040, ending years of horticultural work by Mr. Baldwin.

Greenwich George Fhrin Rocklatd Avenue Momaronsel Baldwin Mr. Baldwin Rimental Syorkound York Mamaroneck

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