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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1922

Page

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Winton's Moves Under Police Vigilance and Audit

City officials silent as police keep watch on Winton amid a looming audit. Town Clerk C4 questioned alleged irregularities. Winton claims every penny accounted for. Christmas watch and past arrests denied. mayor and attorney decline comment. Superintendent Patrick warns of ongoing precautions as detectives shadow Winton at his Colorado Avenue home.

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Man Celebrating Holiday Killed by Escaping Gas

James Halpin, 20s, was found dead in his room at 01 Newtield avenue after a pre Christmas celebration. Gas from a lit stove and jets escaped, leading to a deadly buildup in the basement. Authorities, including Medical Examiner Samuel H. Garlick, are investigating with help from missing persons to locate relatives for funeral arrangements.

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Disabled Veterans Entitled To Utmost Nation Can Do

President Mardlig declares disabled veterans entitled to the utmost in assistance and support as a Christmas message. He says the nation stands ready to do everything possible for them, acknowledging their sacrifice and urging full restoration of health and prosperity. The Disabled American Veterans issued the greeting through national officers to its members.

Washington Mardlig Bernhardt

Obregon Proposes Amnesty for All Rebel Prisoners

Mexico City dispatch reports President Obregon sending a bill to the Chamber of Deputies proposing wholesale amnesty for all rebel prisoners, including those already convicted. The measure aims for immediate passage to take effect Jan. 1, asserting Mexico is at peace and pardons will not threaten national order. federal authorities and rebel leaders are cited as either defeated or dead, urging leniency for those who acted under false aims or promissory obligations.

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Congressman Oscar Keller III Ordered to Rest Two Weeks

Washington December 14 Time spent with a nervous breakdown has led Representative Oscar Keller Republican Minnesota to receive a doctor's order to rest from work for about two weeks. His condition was described as not serious by his physician following testimony by Attorney General Daugherty in a congressional hearing. Keller has been under severe strain tied to committee investigations.

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Fascisti Movement Gains Political Weight in Mexico City

Reported rise of fascisti activity in Mexico City as officials acknowledge it as a political factor. Movement attracts hundreds of new adherents daily and plans a national convention in the city during January, with delegates sent to represent factions.

Fascisti Movement Mexico Ken Babariday Senor de Li Huerta Bolt Frascists Meéairs

Berlin Promises Scheme To Solve Reparations

Berlin promises a scheme to address the reparations issue amid a Paris conference. French Premier Poincare and cabinet ministers, with Liberal Regions experts, discuss nitrates deliveries and the left bank Ruhr plan, while debates over German production and duties continue.

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Deadly celebration linked to medicated alcohol incident

Police report a fatal incident after a celebration with medicated alcohol. A bottle containing 92 percent alcoholic content was found in the room. A friend stated Ford drank three portions and appeared unstable, with witnesses recalling tense behavior before the death.

Old Nowalk Ford

Mosul Dispute Tests Turkey Britain In Talks

Mosul boundary talks stir Allied interests as Britain and Turkey debate whether Mosul remains part of Turkey under a new settlement. The United States shows strong stake due to regional oil, while Turkey seeks separate status for Mosul from Iraq and Kurd population questions. Negotiations resume after Christmas with focus on Turkey’s boundaries and Mosul’s fate.

Tlalsanane Mosul Mol Truk Dave Pean Jamsynno Turkey Turkey Cams England Eornine Telds Trak Turke Irak Amelude Varkey United States

Telephone operator saves patients after tank explosion

New York dispatch reports a tank explosion in the Wilian Hospital basement endangering two patients. A telephone switchboard operator remained at her post, alerted staff, and helped evacuate and air the wing. Fire and medical teams arrived to vent fumes and restore conditions without moving patients.

New York Lin Wilian Third Street Tlets PD Jarrivea Jealea

Fire destroys exchange building at Chicago stock yards

Fire at the Union Stock Yards exchange building in Chicago destroyed the structure today after flames raged for about an hour. Officials said the office block and surrounding property sustained damage estimated well into the tens of thousands, though no workers or adjacent stories were reported injured.

Chicago Union Sioels Yards Lye Commission

J. J. Hammond Urges Full Funding for Research Safety

J J Hammond travels from Glocester to Washington urging no stinginess in research funding for national safety. He cites wartime lessons, calls for robust government support, and notes recent developments in radio instruments and aircraft tech, stressing defense and preparedness.

Longuine St Ossencs Mr. Hammond Washington Hig Laboratories Gloneveter Toy Army Navy

Sarah Bernhardt Relapse Ends Stage Ambitions

Famous actress Sarah Bernhardt suffers a relapse with declining strength as doctors declare her final stage career ended. Attendants report she remains at her Paris mansion amid quiet, careful care, with family and staff expressing grim prognosis despite brief spells of improvement.

Flames Destroy Machine Stolen From Bridgeport

A fire destroyed an automobile machine near Huntington Center yesterday morning. The blaze followed a theft and arson attempt connected to a motor vehicle reportedly driven by Wiltunt Cook of Rhode Island. Police classified the incident as a burning theft and investigated the fire’s origin and suspects.

Selack Holmes Huntimgton Wiltunt Cook Rhiet Vilipe le Burning Shelian Volla

J. H. Edwards Dies, Harding Ally Remembered

J H Edwards, described as a friend of Harding, dies suddenly in New York. The obituary notes his ties to prominent figures, mentions his publisher background in Youngstown, and alludes to his recent illness and the aftermath for family members.

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Mer Rouge Murder Mystery Arms Christmas Eve Amid Kidnaping Fallout

Mer Rouge Louisiana on Christmas Eve as state probes the August kidnapping involving five prominent residents. Guns, armored camps, and National Guard patrols fill the town while authorities seek the murderer linked to Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards. Funeral crowds gather, keeping peace amid fear of further violence. Governor Parker orders Monroe National Guard reinforcements to Mer Rouge. Burnett faces murder charges as authorities shift focus to Lake La Fourche and Lake Cooper searches for bodies and suspects.

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Seven Prisoners Break From Jail in Wayne County

Seven inmates escaped from Wayne County Jail early today after overpowering guard William Ackerman and seizing keys. Police dragnet spanning Toledo and Cleveland failed to recapture any escapees as investigators review how the breakout occurred. Two other jailed men were in adjacent cells, with four awaiting trial or serving long sentences for robbery.

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Judge Chatfield Dies While Decorating Christmas Tree

Judge Thomas J. Chatfield of Brooklyn died suddenly at home while trimming a Christmas tree. Appointed years ago by President Roosevelt, he served on the federal bench in Brooklyn. Born in Osage, Oklahoma, he studied at Yale and Columbia and was active in college athletics and fraternity life. He previously served as a federal district attorney in the Western District.

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Meriden Man Found Dead in Boarding House Room

Meriden, December 34. Keane, 54, was found dead in his room at a boarding house on Crown Street. Death was pronounced accidental.

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