Bridgeport Post Office Proposal Faces Opposition
Mellon and Work press for a new post office in Bridgeport while a new governor opposes subsidizing truck highways. Allied premiers face a fragile pause as the Paris conference nears likely end without agreement, provoking dismay and anxiety among British French delegates.
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Mellon
Work
Bridgeport
Paris
Associated Press
Europe
Near East
M. Bonar Law
Poincare
Thouas
Marquis Della Torreta
Bonar Law
Yir John Bradbury
Heparations Commission
Lord D'Abernon
Germany
William Russell Reelected Clerk of Benefit Board
William Russell was reelected clerk of the Benefit Board at a reorganization meeting. The salary is $1,000 a year for a two year term. William P. Carr was named president. Fred Schemmer declined the presidency due to other duties. The board includes Frank Northy Fred Schempp and William P. Corr.
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William Russel
William P. Carr
Fred Sshemer
Tred Atwater
Corr
Inaugural Address Urges State Transport Equity
Governor Charles A. Templeton outlines plans to balance transportation, end daylight saving, aid crippled children, appoint resource commissioners for fuel and power development, and form a publicity group to attract residents. The address was delivered in Hartford on January 3.
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Jan
Connecticut
Charles A. Templeton
State Capitol
Templeton
Lake Yetoead
General Assembly
Charles J. Bennett
Bridgeport
Raymond Lawrench
Calumabia Graphophone Company
Hed
New England Traffic League
Templeton Takes Over Conduct of State Affairs
Connecticut's new administration led by Governor Charles A. Templeton took office in a brief joint session. Templeton defended standard time and opposed daylight saving. Lieutenant Governor Filrain Bingham presided and the ceremony included a brief inaugural ball and formal swearing in.
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Templeton
Hartford
Jan. S
Charles A. Templeton
Capitol
Filrain Bingham
General Assembly
Senate
House
George W. Wheeler
Connecticut
Bingham
Onger
Wheeler
Harold Gilpatric
Frederick MM. Salmon
Paul lured by job scam. police sought for suspect
In Stamford on January 3 Paul Montan ace, 23 Spruce Street, was approached by a well dressed man in a car who offered a job to cut down an embankment. After Paul gave $27 as upfront costs the man drove away and did not return. Others in Stamford and Greenwich report minor losses from similar solicitations.
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Stamford
Boston Post
Paul Montan
Spruce Street
Paul
Samariah
Sone
Yaug
Havre
Willian Gerardi
Liberty Street
Greenwich
Mrs A Graham Bell Widow of Inventor Dies in Washington
Mrs Alexander Graham Bell widow of the inventor died in Washington after a long illness at age 68. The death comes as a sudden loss to scientific circles and to the Bell family.
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Washington, Joh
Alexander Graham Bell
Sunday Post Features Connecticut Weekend Artists
The Sunday Post highlights five entertainers in a Connecticut Weekly feature. The paper promotes its role as the sole five cent Sunday newspaper, showcasing local performers and a recurring arts page.
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Connecticut
Assembly Adjourns with Two-Week Window for New Legislation
The 1922 General Assembly plans a tight limit on new business after January 26. Bills petitions and other legislative property must be introduced within two weeks, except those from the governor. The adjournment follows strong moves to curb influx amid historic volume. Continues on Page Three.
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Vpartford
Jange
General Assembly
General Assemblies of
Connecticut
Riverside Bridge Collapse Kills and Traps Dozens in Kelso
A timber suspension bridge built in 1917 collapsed during a fog jam in Kelso Washington trapping hundreds over Cowlitz river. Fewer than 40 rescued by 7 pm, with around 118 missing and many feared dead. Power outage followed the disaster as crews searched wreckage and river.
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Kelso
Wash
Tan
Cowlitz
Tyne
Brewicixg Ofvone
Mitchell credited with world air speed record feat
The International Aeronautical Federation officially credits Brigadier General William Mitchell, assistant Chief of the American air force, with a world racing speed of 224.05 mph over a one kilometer course at Selfridge Field Michigan. His record surpasses French aviator Sadi Lecointe who had held the prior mark at 216 mph for four circuits at Marseilles on January 1.
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Paris
International Aeronautical Federation
Willia Mitchell
Selfridge Tiald
Michigan
Mitchell
Sadi Lecointe
Marseilles
Restaurant Attached By Sheriff as Owner Flees
William H. Alexion proprietor of Municipal Lunch on Water Street fled town leaving more than $5,000 in unpaid bills. Sheriff attached the restaurant after an attorney’s writ. Missing since Monday, Alexion reportedly fled after removing stock and equipment. Wages owed to about 15 employees, with two weeks’ pay due to most. Police intervened as a night-time removal of stock occurred, with meters taken and the back room emptied. Continuous updates note the chef’s involvement and further losses.
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William FH. Alexion
Wairfield Avenue
Water Street
Alexion
Paw Coldberg
Wdow
Goldberg
Bridgsport
John J. Maroney
Joseph
New York
Sullivan Xpress Company
Alégion
Meudla- Ing
Buker
United Jlluminaling Company
Bridgeport Gas Company
Cook
Dog Central Figure in Stratford Mystery Case
Stratford police probe ongoing after Mrs. John Fant reports repeated collar thefts from her dog during daily walks. She claims the collar disappearances occurred three times in recent weeks, with the latest loss prompting police involvement.
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Stratford
John Fant
Jane Street
Snow Plows Fight Blizzard Paralyzing Bridgeport
Twelve snow plows and 80 crew members battled a heavy early blizzard that dumped a foot by night, disrupting trains and traffic. Officials expect a turn to rain as wind eases, with plans to boost trolley service during peak hours. one pedestrian injury reported and no major vehicle crashes.
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Bridgeport
New Tongland
Connecticut Company
Perent
Krankla Wibling
Amausl Is Hagin
South Avenue
Main Street
Commercial Street
Margulis
St. Vincent's Hospital
New
Stand For Ethics in City Garbage Pay Row
Garbage men in the Health Department received a day’s pay for the Christmas holiday under an ethics question. They argued against collecting ashes on Christmas, influencing a deduction ordered by Dr. William H. Coon, with Commissioner William J. Zepp and Health Gord voicing varying views. The episode, revealed yesterday, shows mixed reactions and concerns over holiday pay ethics.
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Health Department
William H. Coon
William J. Zepp
Sil
Bridgeport Urged to Get New Federal Building Need
Washington, Jan 3. Postmaster General Work and Treasury Secretary Mellon urged Congress to appropriate 1,700,000 to ease Bridgeport postal congestion, 700,000 for a new site and 1,000,000 for a building. They noted 140 congested cities and listed Hartford New London Torrington New Britain Waterbury, with totals for each. They called for a multi-year program and cited a Bridgeport bill by Schuyler Merritt for 1,250,000.
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House
Secretary of Treasury
Postmaster General
Schuyler Merritt
Washington
Bridgeport
Work
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Belles
Works
Hartford
New Leveson
Torrington
New
Waterbury
Connecticut
Post Office
Treasury
New London
Ben Torrington
Britain
New Britain
Oh Waterbury
Stary Mellon
Gen Work
Merritt
House Buildings Committee
Works-Mellon
Melion Ietter
Society Women Hiss Over Rum Plea Refusal
New York society gathers as Molly Pitcher club members hiss at President Yarding for declining a meeting with a delegation seeking repeal of the prohibition amendment. Ransom Gillett reads a letter citing public controversy and faith in enforcement, while a new resolution urges the interview and recalls prior church delegation talks.
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New York
Jan
Molly Pitcher Club
Yarding
Lim
Ransom
Gillett
Mayo fights $40000 Soldiers' Field plan in city
City officials clash over a $40,000 purchase for a Soldiers' Field on Salt Street in the North End. Mayor Atwater calls the project wasteful, others question how it passed the Council. Critics say the site needs leveling and is ill-suited for a field, while debates about reallocating recreation funds continue. The piece notes continuation on the second page.
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Common Council
Atwater
Hogan
Recreation Board
George M. Eames
Park Board
Council
Port
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Harvey
Harding
Hughes
William Russell
Sunday Post
Little Jimmie
Polly and Her
Pals
Mr. and
Mrs
George Ade
Ring Lardner
Assembly Auis
Carlitz River
Aeronautic Federation
William Alexion
Rumplea
Molly Pitcher
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