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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1923

Page

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Hughes Cautions French Attitude Blocking U S Aid

Secretary of State Hughes told French Ambassador Jusserand that France's unbending stance blocks any American move to aid Europe in reparations talks. Harding sees reparations beyond the Versailles treaty commission, aligning with U S payability over treaty provisions. France and allies move to secure leverage as Ruhr action looms. Berlin admits inability to meet January 15 payment amid looming reparations overhauls. Conversations between British and American debt groups postponed to Monday after talks with Baldwin and Norman.

Washington Hughes Jules Jusserand France United States Europe Arulne State Department White House Harding America Ster Tary M. Dusserand Highes George Harvey Great Britain Berlin Associated Press London Belgium Jan Treasury Mellon Wadsworth, Cairman Baldwin Montague C. Norman Bank of England

Social Service Conference Sets Program at St John s Church

The Conference 10 meeting under the Social Service Department of the Diocese of Connecticut will be held at St John s Episcopal Church on Friday January 14. Clergy will gather in the afternoon with speakers including Rev Charles TH Lani ep national secretary for social service Rev JT W Pym Cambridge House England Kent Hubbard president of the New England Manufacturer s Association and Miss Anne Vernon Rhode Island social service secretary. Sunday service at 10 39 will feature Rev Donald Brookman formerly dean at All Saints Albany. Alvin C writel will give an organ recital in the afternoon. Christine Boylston of the national council of the Church Mission of Help will direct the diocese work with headquarters at St John s Parish House Fairfield Avenue.

Social Service Department Diocese of Conneticut St. John's Episcopal Church Charles TH. Laniep Social Service JT. W. Pym Cambridge House England Kent Hubbard New Eongland Manufacturer's Association Anne Vernon Rhode Island Donald Brookman St. Peter's Church Morristown N. J Cathedral of All Saints Albany St. John’s Church Alvin C. Writel Christine Boylston National Council of the Church Mission of Help New York City Episcopal Church Connecticut St. John’s Fairfield Avenue

Hibernians Plan Installation of Officers Sunday

At Division No 3 Ancient Order of Albertians club rooms 161 Washington avenue a special meeting set Sunday at 2:30 pm to install officers newly elected. County and state officers invited. Installations include J Sullivans president Frank Brady vice president D O'Connor treasurer Jeremiah O'Sullivan financial secretary Timothy Lane recording secretary. The Hibernians Corporation will elect officers and a board of directors.

Division No Ancient Order of Albertians Washington Avenue Y. J. Sullivans Frank Brady D. 3. O'Connor Jeremiah O'Sullivan Timothy Lane Hibernians Corporation

Arrest of Stratford town manager over 1922 license plates

Stratford town manager R H Hunter and independent driver Anthony Fellows were arrested by state police officer Bernard Scully on a charge of using 1922 license plates. The incident has sparked a storm in the town and echoes the ash can controversy that led to recalls on the council. Hunter plans to plead guilty to the charge and face penalties, while a complainant’s identity remains protected.

Stratford R. H. Hunter Anthony Fellows Bernard Scully Junior Fellows R It Ie Frank Virelis Hunter Tots Hall

N. E. S Richest Man Leaves 50 Million in Will

George Warren Smith, claimed richest man in New England, dies and leaves an estate valued between 60 and 100 million. The will allocates nearly all to brother Benjamin F. Smith, with two small gifts to Cordelia Murray. Smith brothers grew fortunes in Colorado mining and in Omaha real estate and stockyards.

Lockland Maine George Warren Smith New England Slater Cordelia Murray Benjamin F. Smith Smith Brothers Colorado Omana Nei

Lawyers Push Governor To Name More Connecticut Judges

The State Bar Association, at its annual session, urged increasing Superior court judges from 11 to 12 and backed a bill authorizing no par value stock by corporations. Judge Boardman urged appointing City court judges by the Governor, and officers were re elected.Dean Swan argued for five years college training for law study and praised higher education. Charles Lockwood urged stock with no par value and Connecticut adoption of the measure. The association admitted two new members, and a dinner highlighted talks by state and federal judges. A proposed state bureau of information would file criminal records for comparison with public defender reports to improve justice administration.

The State Bar Association Genewa Assembly Willian B.oardman General Assembly Judge Boardman Lucius ¥. Robinson Artford James 5. Wheeler New Haven Bell Thomas W. Swan Yale Law School American Bar’ Association Dean Swan New York Charles 2. Lockwood Stamford New England Connecticut Th Association John W. Banks Alao Criminal Court Association University Club J. Weston Allen Massachusetts Allyn L. Brown Norwich Laurence BM. Cornwall Bridgeport George W. Wheeler John IX. Beach Howard J. Curtis Lucien F. Burpee John E. Wheeler United States Edwin Bureau of Information Brown Superior Court

New Haven Engineer Daggett Dies at 78 in City Home

Clisworth Daggett, a renowned mining engineer from Salt Lake City and Yale graduate, died at his sister Miss Susan Daggett’s home in New Haven. He and his wife had moved to the area about a year ago to reside here, nearing his 78th year.

New Haven Jan Clisworth Daggett Salt Lake City Utah Yale Susan Dr. Daggett Daggett

Sledding Accidents Prompt Statewide Alarm

Hartford reports four fatalities and 17 accidents involving children from sledding this winter in Connecticut. Commissioner Tolbins I. Broeckel calls the situation alarming and urges parents and drivers to take care. Officials suggest using public grounds for coasting to keep kids off streets.

Hartford Jan Féport Tolbins I. Broeckel Steeckel

Arbuckle Fate Left To Public, Hays Says Final Word

New York Jan Will Hays, president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, issued his final word on Roscoe Arbuckle. After a long meeting on public relations, he urged a chance to "make good" after Arbuckle was acquitted of slaying Virginia Rappe. Hays warned against one man or industry judging Arbuckle and urged public judgment, noting the temporary scaffolding analogy in re modeling a great industry.

New York Jan Will H. Hays Molion Pure Taye Producers Distributors of America, Inc Roscoe Patty) Arbuckle Hays Virginia Rape San Francisco Arbuckle Winal

Take railroads out of politics claim by county official

New York January report quotes A J County, vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad system, arguing transportation policy is political and that the Interstate Commerce Commission is hamstrung by laws and pressure. He calls to divorce railroads from politics to prevent hobbling growth and to ensure adequate service and tenure for commissioners. He notes industries suffer from current transport inadequacies and criticizes rate cuts and restrictive laws.

New York Interstate Commerce A. J. County Pennsylvania, Railroad System Interstate Commerce Commission Congress cMfee

King’s throne removed from Egyptian tomb

Lunga Egypt January 3 crowds witnessed the removal of a magnificent throne and foot stool from the tomb of Pharaoh Tut-Ankh-Amen. Archaeologists were astounded by the beauty of the ancient art masterpiece.

Lunga Egypt Ttone Paroah

Rail crafts lose bid to vacate federal injunction in Chicago

In Chicago on January 5 Judge James H Wilkerson denied a motion to dismiss the federal injunction linked to a July strike by 400,000 Federated Shop Crafts employees. The judge allowed a trial in open court, set for May 2, and preserved the right to a jury trial on the equity issue. The court sustained the government conspiracy case presented by Attorney General Harry M Daugherty, rejecting claims the injunction is void due to resumed work or lack of jurisdiction.

Chicago Ectaral James H. Wilkerson United States District Court Federated Shop Tratts Harry M. Daugherty T He Shop Crafts Donald Richberg Federal District Court

Imagination as Master Of The Body Says Coue

The article extols auto suggestion and the imagination as the dominant force guiding the subconscious to control bodily actions and health. It argues willpower yields to imagined outcomes, warns against forcing effort, and cites anecdotes from Pascal and Pinaud to illustrate imagination shaping movement, pain, and emotion.

Firemen rescue child after mother burned in blaze

In New York on January 5 a four year old girl Agnes Maloney watched flames engulf her mother Mary Maloney as she ironed. Neighbors smothered the fire at the door. Firemen carried the frightened child to safety from a hiding place under the ironing board. The mother was taken to a hospital likely fatally burned.

New York Mary Maloney Agnes

Mail aviator falls 10000 feet near Wanship

Pilot Henry G. Boonstra of the U S Aerial Mail service plunged about 10000 feet with his plane near Wanship Utah yesterday afternoon and escaped with only slight injuries officials announced today. He had a similar mishap weeks earlier and was not hurt. Boonstra hails from Lafayette Indiana.

Salt Lake City Henry G. Boonstra Western Division United States Aerial Mail Service Wanship Utah Air Mata Boonstra Lafayette Indiana

Arson and killings mark Rosewood riot chase for hunter

Armed posses of 200 to 300 white men hunted for Jessy Hunter, a escaped Black man, after a White girl assault sparked a riot in Rosewood Florida. Two white men and four Black people were killed, six more wounded as fires consumed the Black section. Sylvester Carrier and his mother were slain, and a nearby Black woman Lesty Gordon was killed during the blaze. A deputy search found Mingo Williams dead on a road twenty miles away. Local officials reported the violence quieted but the manhunt continued guided by Sheriff Elias Walker.

Rosewood Fla Associated Press Jessy Hunter Aviat Elias Walker Hardee Swoods Wilkinson Sumner Henry Andrews Cummer Lumber Company Otter Creek Lesty Gordon Mingo Williams Bastrop Louisiana Lake la Fourchi Watt Daniels T.J. Richards Coco Odum Daniels Richards New Oleans

State Prison Board Urges Drastic Changes

Hartford January 5 The State Prison Board urged drastic changes including removal of all women prisoners from the state prison and closure of the Women’s Ward. Life prisoners should be eligible for parole after twenty five years, and the prison should expand the women’s quarters or transfer them to a separate institution. The report argues the penitentiary is not suitable for women and calls for reform to confine only county class women and extend space for recreation.

State Farm Templeton Hartford Jal Connecticut Bride Lake Niantic Life Previe

Conference on Near East Affairs Reaching Climax

LANSANNE Jan. By Associated Press. Plainly affairs are approaching a climax as sub-commissions push for final agreements. The conference must wind up its labors though large issues remain unsettled. British and French spokesmen say reparations talks will not derail Lausanne proceedings.

Lansanne Associated Press Patiz

Near East Peace Restored Urges Allied Accord

The British and French differ on reparations yet agree on restoring peace in the Near East. Both blocs press for stability, urging swift diplomatic steps to prevent escalation and secure a lasting settlement in the troubled region.

Block of Wood Hurls At Cellar Window Wounds Man

A block of wood hurled from an iron wagon at a curb on Lexington Avenue struck Max Levine of 49 Grand Street as he passed. He suffered a deep scalp wound and was moved by Devis of Emergency hospital staff to St Vincent's Hospital for observation as doctors monitor potential fracture and symptom development.

Lexington Avenue Max Levine Grand Street Devis St. Vinecer's

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