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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

2

California Senator Johnson Joins Coolidge Primary Debate

Washington dispatch reports a sharp clash between President Coolidge and Senator Johnson of California as the California party group considers backing a primary in Johnson’s home state. Johnson’s aides push for support to deny Cleveland the 1924 convention nomination. Johnson plans a Massachusetts campaign to win the delegation and defeat Coolidge’s momentum.

Washington Cooldge Johnson California Coolidge National Committee Coolldge Ehnson Crocker Naape Frank H. Hitchcock Afr Jonning Mahnet Ohio City Dee Moines Iu Francisco Yelief Ohnsen Wes Cleveland Johnconight Chicago Sd Plana Sho Wuestion Committee On the Convention Adame Linas Epublica Iwomai Auseila Fudge Tyial Aho Lojwcloal Willin Trumbull Bridgeport J .A. Buhopich Rewtown Synalotus Alystice Auailiery Yourich Froy Cheshire Reformatory Accu Nest Haven Mercury Uoker Hartford Ptute Wahool Billdon Senate

Mercury boiler for cheaper fuel rated a success

Hartford December 1 production of electricity for power grid shifting aims to lower fuel costs by over 60 percent with the mercury boiler, as announced by General Electric’s William Letay Ams. Demonstrations at the Hartford plant showed the new boiler, already in operation for years, as a revolutionary advance since the steam turbine. Officials claim this will soon enable consumer price reductions in electricity.

Hartford Dec Mately William Letay Amsche General Eleetelt Company Ile Oteas Egech Point Lord Shaughneavy Canadian Pacific Railroad Batre Muxgolink Tajian Mexico Great Britain Baldwin Hlnrthie Corton Tutte

Insurgents Clash Over Cummins Chairman Stand At Senate

In a deadlock over the Republican insurgents push for Cummins as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee, three ballots failed to yield a majority. Cummins held 4, 3 votes short on successive ballots, La Follette led insurgents with seven votes on each ballot, while Smith drew Democratic backing. Debates over the transportation act continue as leaders foresee weeks of stalemate or a possible early break.

Washington Dre Senate Intestate Commerce Committee Benator la Follette Wiacondli Senator Smith South Carolina White Mpeh House Sone Insurgenta Cenkcors Se Sorris Cumming Broochart Town la Poliette Cummins Interstate Commerce Committee Prandeges Connecticut New Yorke Coolidge Harding Mra Webb

Brandegee Heads Judiciary and McLean Leads Key Panels

Senators Brandegee and McLean of Connecticut receive strong committee assignments in the new Congress. Brandegee becomes chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and retains roles on Foreign Relations, the Library, and Patent panels. McLean becomes chair of the Banking and Currency Committee and keeps Finance, Interstate Commerce, and Territories positions, gaining influence as senior members from a reshaped Senate. Their assignments are described as unusually powerful, likely giving Connecticut strong leverage.

Kay George Manning Washington Brandegee McLean Cone Necticut Senate Brandegeo Senate Judiciary Committee Congress Nile Prese Qage Finance and Interstate Commerce Territories Connecticut

Mussolini Ends Fascist Regime in Italian Empire

Rome dispatch reports Mussolini dissolving parliament with royal decree to secure a majority aligned with electorate wishes. King Victor Emmanuel signs the order. dissolution expected by January amid cabinet and royal moves.

Italian Empire Rome Associated Presa Italy Italien Pearto Mussolini Victor Emanuel

Tunney Retains Title in 49 Round Defeat of Greb

Gene Tunney of Greenwich Village defended the American heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden in a fierce 49 round victory over Harry Greb of Pittsburgh. Greb rallied late, but Tunney’s body blows and sustained countering kept him ahead for the decision.

New York Gene Tunney Greenwich Village Harry Greb Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden Tunney Verdint Greb Mart Geng Munney George Abrind Cincinnati Vlagved Hinmer Pague Coast League Albay Lidgeport Goax Banketbad Joe Fogarty Sarazan Les Teo

Auto Theft Ring Exposure Predicted in Phalrose Case

Investigators arrived to probe a suspected auto theft ring centered on Phalrose New York figures, with high priced cars linked to William I. Warren of Bayonne New Jersey and a July theft in New York. Phalrose held on $5000 bond as inquiries continue into ownership and state police possession of the vehicle.

Phalrose Benjamin Pralose New York City Noite I. McMahon I. McMahon At the Automebie Prepeedive Bye Any and Reiswrt Thaarkferel Wearthy New Jersey William I. Warren Bayonne N. J New York Boston Maadhie Mur Nantel Gay Sagt

Behrens Asked for Added 40000 in School Bonds

Warren Harding High board meeting approves authorizing an additional 400000 in bonds for the district. Substitution of Minestone stone adds about 21000 to building and gym costs. Eleven new teachers appointed from Bridgeport Normal. salaries set at 1000 each, Sept 1 start. Elmer H. Havens and John Caldwell named to lead talks with Mayor Willam Behrens.

Are ‘Popted Elmer H. Havens Tohn Caldwell Board of Education Avillam Warren Harding Artifetal Minestone Anmin Edward B. Coldwall, Jr Banda Lmestone Monty ‘Newdad Plana Mnemey Gost Elton Buck Han J Buck Caldwell, Walker and Beckwith Bridgeport City Normal School I. Everett C Sul

Graduation for mid year class set for Feb

Bridgeport school officials announced the mid year graduation will be held February 1 with more than 140 seniors to receive diplomas. The senior class will hold a Friday night assembly and a Tuesday assembly earlier in January with a noted speaker.

James Moors Bridgeport Acipol Aciog Officiila Moora Athens Daliver Tringspal Moore Rayrona Prtty New York Jacke Puthering Patty Hese Pariner Spartker Prince

How Budget Will Be Apportioned How Budget Will Be Apportioned

Washington December forecast outlines 1995 receipts by sources. Internal revenue including income taxes leads with 3.84 cents, customs duties from imports 3.35 cents, plus miscellaneous sources such as interest and government property. District of Columbia receipts and trust fund inflows complete the 10000 cent4 total.

Washington Dec Ifm Bureau of the Budget District of Columbia Bucper

Civic Affairs Committee Hearing Ends In Tense Clash

A tense moment disrupted a Civic Affairs Committee luncheon as Mayor Behrens, Assistant City ALS Greenstein, and industry leaders clashed over proposed tax and policy cuts. George Ann Crawford, presiding, called for order while Andrew Cooper and George M. Hames debated anticipated 20 percent manufacturing tax and 7 percent home tax comparisons.

Chamber of Commerce F. Jlam Behrens Henry Greenstein Gorge M. Hames Ring Manufacturers, Association Andrew Cooper Howland Pry Goods Company George Ann, Crawford Mayer Behrens Tla Enmex T Tha Wewapangi Bebrons Hamos New York Greenstein Coaper

State Policeman Captures New York Slayer in Bridgeport

A New York homicide suspect known as Antonio Ferella was arrested in Bridgeport after months on the run. Zaudtere Mangiaenpre, linked to the March 23 homicide of Sinteon DiMtauro, was nabbed near 99 North Washington Avenue by state police. He is jailed without bond as New York detectives plan to take custody.

Zaudtere Mangiaenpre Antonio Ferella New York City Sinteon DiMtauro North Washington Averane Stile Polleeineit Atlantic Seaboard Rome Nomicide Squad New York Masgiacapre 183Rd Street Tle Pennsylvania Connecticut la Inter

Lord Shaughnessy Death Feeds Rail Chief Remembrance

Lord Shaughnessy, chairman of the Canadian Tack le Railway, has died in Montreal at age 69 or near 70 after attending a Knights of Columbus event. Born October 6, 1853 in Milwaukee, he rose from railroad clerk to president and then chairman, and was knighted in 1901.

Montreal Der Lord Shaughnessy Canadian Tackle Railway Knights of Columbus Hai Lord Shaughnesay Thomas George Shaughnesey Ashford County Limerick Ireland Milwaukee Wis Ghicaxo, Milwaukee and Tyadeneststad Prealdeal

Rebels Seize Tepic Capital in Mexican Revolution

Reports from Tepic, capital of Nayarit, say rebels captured the garrison and the city after a dawn assault led by General Manuel Daigez, amid chaotic, unconfirmed advices. Movements spread toward capital as revolutionary forces advance from Frontera and other ports, with authorities uncertain and communications limited.

Tepic Nayarit Mexico Alty Tegic Manuel Daigez Carranza Nogales Ariz

Local battles, politics, and crime mix in turbulent era

A fragmented regional digest reports on school bond fights and mayoral clashes, flagged by a pending $900,000 school building project and local protests. Crime notes include a New York man sought for a homicide linked to an Italian gang feud, plus a Cheshire escape linked to a missing suspect. State and national items touch presidential race dynamics, Connecticut appointments, and a broad array of political and social tensions.

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Manhunt Grows For Prison Inmate After Guard Slaying

In Waterbury a statewide dragnet tightens around 19 year old Philip Rousch of Cheshire Reformatory who is suspected of killing guard Albert Hoag and fleeing in the guard's clothes. He was seen near New Haven as police traced his movements after the body was found, with a .38 revolver believed taken from Hoag.

Telegram Stat Waterbury Philip Rousch Cheshire Reformatory Albert Hoag New Haven New Teaten Hoag George Cubla Healde Bonsch Svolvet Rousen Walsh Nic Lut Wn Memory Street Anat Rousch Ctiastoiville

Blumer's License Revoked by Natureopathy Board

Dr Lotia J Blumer of the Blumer College of Natureopathy had his license revoked by the Natureopathy Examining Board at 8 30 this morning Secretary F By Smith notified him by letter The board members who were all graduates of Blumers college cancelled the license A judge later served Coombex and two colleagues with a summons to show why a temporary injunction should not restrain the board from revoking Blumers license.

Hartford Lotia J. Blumer Blumer Collegé of Natureopathy Natureopathy F. Bysmith Blumer Cites Dr. Blumnor’y de Wral Coombex Naturepparhy Examining Poard Wee Ry Pp Waldo Marvin H G Superior Court Coon Dr. Lumeris

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