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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1922

Page

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Manufacturers Endorse Open Shop Policy in Connecticut Meeting

Connecticut Manufacturers Association held a triple session at the Hotel Taft with unanimous ballots approving reports and resolutions. They allocated 5000 for open shop campaign, criticized third party dispute solvers, and noted wage losses from strikes while reaffirming support for open shop and opposition to boycotts and blacklists.

Association Industelex Labor Industelat Connecticut Manufacturerst Association Taft ‘Eee Treaacry

Czar of Moviedom Weighs In On Reid Recovery

Winfield Hays, head of the motion picture industry, visited Wallace Reid at the Hollywood sanitarium where he is recovering from a nervous breakdown. He expressed hope for Reid’s speedy recovery and spoke with Mrs Reid at the bedside.

Loy Angeles Cal Hays Wallace Fold Hollywood Sanitaria Reid Hava Beid Heys

Five Greenwich policemen arrest alleged gunman

Five Greenwich officers cornered Domini co Tedesen aged 26 as he tried to escape through a second story window. Tedesen, alleged to have fired at Rye policeman George Olson on the Boston Post Road, was captured after entering a Midland avenue home. Olson was wounded, with a jaw hit and bullets grazing his hand. Tedesen faces Rye court action after residents alerted police.

Greenwich Midland Avenue Dominico Tedesen Atteroan Sve George Olson Rye N.Y Tedesen Grigg Alidinnd Aventy Olson Boston Post Road Fort Chercer Tedesco

Three Massachusetts Cities Elect Mayors

Boston dispatch reports Lowell Waltham and Beverly each elected new mayors and officials in the municipal vote. In Lowell John J. Donovan defeated Mayor George H Brown 12 874 to 11 a Beverly George M Whittems youngest Beverly mayor history beat James McPherson 4161 to 373, Har ry F Yeal reelected in Waltham fending off Patrick J O Brien by 13 1 to 1 788.

Boston Ehires Nassi Shusetiy Lowell Waltham Bevariy John J. Donovan Palicy Force George H. Brown Beverly Ithe City George MH. Whittems James McPherson Harry F. Yeal Mmanaao Ae Manyor Teymer Patrick J. Oban

Derby melodrama cast split to reformitory return

A four person party including two boys and two girls from Rockville and Alicea head to Cheshire for reform after a joyous escapade near Derby ends with a misadventure. The two boys face long journeys while the two girls remain in reformatory care as court action unfolds.

Derby Cheshire Esa Anedge Toh & Smith The Roc

Imperial Wizard Predicts Klan Will Mark Nation

Washington dispatch reports Imperial Wizard M W Fivens of the Ku Klux Klan says the regalia will not be dropped and vows the Klan will extend civic activities. He stresses sympathy with Klan principles while opposing certain regalia and denounces alleged criminal activity in Louisiana and other states.

Washington Allen Kansas M. W. Fivens Dallas Texaa Imperial Iky Klux Klan Dr. Vats Syoetins Mir. Allen Allen Gays Alton Kian Derast Amexica Evans Ether Lovisiang

Polish Assembly Meets Today to Elect President

The Polish Assembly prepares to elect a president in the wake of Gabriel Narowets death. The electoral committee will include all 44 districts and 111 senators, with each having no direct vote. Written ballots only, no discussion allowed, as measures are taken to prevent untoward events.

Wahsat Toc Associated Press Ansemaly

Belfast Assassination Terrifies Inhabitants

A murder in Elpast on Sunday shocked residents. An armed stranger arrived at the Taras home and demanded to see the household, shooting Joyce Taras when he appeared as an accusation of carrying arms during the week.

Marty Taras Joyce Age Paresta

Stork Delivers Baby During Fire Raging Through Home

A fire swept through a frame dwelling as a stork delivered a baby to Mrs. Peter Kra-Leski on the second floor. The attending physician tended the mother, who escaped with the infant despite severe injuries and the blaze.

Stork Baby Peter Kra- Leski Tleiters Rowe

Whiskey seized on barge near Sandy Hook incident

A barge loaded with 4090 dates of whiskey was cap tized near Sandy Hook by prohibition officials. The vessel, linked to rum smuggling from Nassau, was towed to Quikwuty where customs authorities began proceedings. Detained crew and cargo faced seizure as law enforcement pursued the case.

Prohibition Hat O Millon Deers Sandy Hook Charite Iran

Subsidy Senators Plan Drastic Step to End Filibuster

In Washington a Senate debate on the ship subsidy bill persisted as Norris urged drastic measures to move the measure forward. Senators pressed to set aside delaying tactics, while some opponents signaled willingness to discuss the bill rather than defeat it, amid procedural maneuvers and votes slated for later.

Washington Uup Senate Norria Co-Operative Zari Bloc Norris Jones Cherga Garry Semborg Hollingen Seth Democraca Bil Hetlin Alabama

Lamont Says Public Opposed 70 German Loan

Thomas W. Lamont of Morgan and Company told a New York dinner that American public opinion would not support a German loan at this time. He said bankers had informed the German ambassador a subscription was not possible now and urged a world opinion to settle economic difficulties with conciliation. The remarks followed discussions at the Council on Foreign Relations and reflected broader doubts about international loans and disarmament outcomes.

New York Ay Associated Press Thomas W. Lamont Morgan and Company Council of Foreign Relations Guason Big Company Germany Albert Thoms International Labor Office League of Naklony Walker D. Mines Railways Mir. Lamont N Patdon Gmenssator Ms. Latient Benda Ag Bankera Europe Thomas France

Tiger, Due Home Today, Asks No Public Greeting

The Tiger is reported returning from the United States and will travel by automobile to the Parliament in Paris. Accompanied by Andre Mairdlew and four brothers, he will avoid public receptions and seek a private arrival and greeting.

Washington Klan-Kraft United States Delang Congress of the Tiger Waval Associated Press Georges Clemenceau Uoek Andre “Mairdlew Allert Tyamenvena Magar Tiavro

Christmas Trade Thriving in Local Merchants

Local merchants report a bustling Christmas season with strong steady sales and high demand for packages moving out of the city. Police note orderly crowds and heightened vigilance as big stores plan late openings Thursday through Saturday amid holiday safety and Prohibition enforcement support. Navy orders reference a holiday observance with seamen and ships.

Navy Department Navy

Fairfield Moves to Reduce Post Road Traffic Menace

Fairfield Improvement Association members met at Library Hall to push increased police supervision over motor vehicle traffic on Post Road and to work with local authorities. They authorized the Public Safety Committee to continue efforts, seek safe walk facilities, and adopt precautionary methods for boarding and alighting streetcars. A committee on Fire Protection and Traffic was to be named, and a police officer was proposed to be stationed temporarily at the King's Highway Bridge.

Fairfield Palrefield Der Stute Secal Elforty Stele Pairfields Connectcul Company Board of Selectmen King's Hienway Bridge

Denver Bandits With $75,000 Loot Evade Capture

Denver authorities and federal agents hunted elusive bandits who yesterday shot and killed Charles Linton after robbing Federal Reserve guards of $200,000. A $10,000 local reward plus $6,000 federal reward drew detectives to a government district house, while a traced car left at the scene led police to a possible clue. Police tightened road checks into mountain passes as a 22-member squad probed the case.

Denver Charles Linton Federal Reserve Iansus Fly Federal Reserve Bank Sithough Denver Bandits Fpolice H. Fr. Williams

Wilmot Weds Estelle Pierce in Secret Greenwich Ceremony

In Greenwich, Clifford Wilmot of Connecticut avenue married Estelle Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce of Stemmbay Road. The private ceremony was performed by Fr. Cooney at St. Mary’s, amid familial divorce pasts and rumors of upcoming public notices.

Wilmot Estelle Pierce Greenwich Bee Lia Veil Xeerccy Missisele Pierce Pionce Stemmbaay Clifford Wilmot Connecticut-ave- Aue Pliny Cooney Wie Reetory Bt. Ahury’ Regist Catholic Ehaven Ehaven, ‘ . Wilmot Mary Wimot Smith Woouro Gyecreoy Fe Wis Mra Wandcook Wiliam 2 Smith United Pierce Tratety

Mercury Scene Reports From Odd Evening Sky

Weather notes describe erratic sky observations with mentions of the planet Mercury and surrounding stars. Reported low planetary readings and cloudy conditions influenced forecasts for today, with observers unsure about precise positions early morning.

Heavy truck passes over man’s legs in crash

A heavy truck rolled over a man’s legs yesterday near Brewneyging. The victim was freed by bystanders and transported to Uilwayort hospital for treatment. Liverpool paper accounts list unclear names and local street location.

William Pracaile Sugelin Jain Uilwayort Hospital

Rev A Alison noted minister dead at 72

Rev Alexander Anson D D longtime pastor of the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church died at Bridgeport hospital after a ten week illness of paralysis. He was born in Scotland June 2 1850 studied at St Andrews and McCormick Theological Seminary. Survived by wife Christina Horsburgh Alison two sons Alexander Allyson and John Alison and daughter Mrs Thomas. Services Thursday night at 844 Myrtle Avenue.

Alexander Anson D. D The Presbyterian Church Cold Spring Lexander Alison First Presbyterian Church Yeaterday Bridgeport Allson Scotland St. Andrew's University Lurping Mathera Canada Royal Bank of Scotland McCormick's Theological Seminary Chicago Miinistry Elgin Polo, Ill Hagerstown Philadelphia Seattle Washington Alison Pan-Presbyterian Councils Synod of New York City W National Temperance Society Lors's Day Allince Putnant County Frog Cross New York Red Cross Deaides Christina Horsburgh Alison Tohn Alison Hatyoxe Alexander Allyson Thomas Orange Myrtle Ave Albert D. Gante Wil

Russia bids for U S sympathy and strait issue

Tehitcherin pushes a concept of Beneficial Warships as part of a broader Allied proposal to guarantee freedom of the straits. Turkish fears of rapid air power and possible aggression threaten Constantinople and the war’s balance. Allied diplomats, led by British experts Keyes and other French colleagues, race to shape a secure plan before a possible rupture. Continued on Page Two.

Lauganne Presa Constantinople Daenge United States Turke Keyes Generainde England Ie Ardendea Turkey Auest

Milford Leader Merwin Dies After Illness at Home

Walter Merwin longtime Milford official and businessman dies at 79 Westiver Street home after a two day pneumonia illness. He served on the Milford Board of Assessors chaired local Republican activities and led church and civic groups. Funeral at Misses Merwin home with Rev Leslie Brigas officiating, Milford Cemetery burial.

Milford Walter Merwin Pond Fowé Nea Beeldes Republican Party Church Ecclesiastical Society Mitzi Ford Chamber of Commerce Onerata Cateb Ant Maria Sealdes Nia J Clarence

Westport Fires Threaten City $200,000 Y Building

Westport faced a major blaze that menaced the $200,000 Y Building in the central district tonight. Firemen battled flames for nearly two hours, causing damage estimated in the hundreds while walls and plaster were breached. The fire, fed by stove heat, spread through partitions before being contained and water doused between walls. Construction on adjacent structures is noted with completion planned for March 7.

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