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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1922

Page

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Burnham elected head of Finance board in 1922 budget drive

Willem H. Burnham a Republican was unanimously chosen president of the Board of Apportionment. Mayor Atwater favored economy while Burnham received broad Democratic and Republican support. The election aimed to keep partisanship out of the budget process, with Burnham pledging closer contact with budget making and requesting space at City Hall.

Willem H. Burnham Board of Manoctine Danial J. Clifford B. I. Aghram Thew John A Leverty Surnham Atwater Kirk Thore Sommingstonse Wiliam FP Kiel Byrndon Burnham Diltford Clifford Apporionment Board Leverty Board of App Arcede Hour A. Bishop Gepertmenta Elener Eltr

Wedding liquor declared fit for horse wedding

In a City court yesterday June John Walsh suspended Jiarty Grice’s 30 day jail term for possessing liquor with intent to sell at his Lexington Avenue confectionery. A $200 fine and costs were upheld. Grice claimed the liquor was wedding feast remains from December 4.

John J. Walsh Common Pious Court Yedterday Jiarty-Grice Jiquor Lexington Avenue Vincent L. Keating Grien Ceat Grico Wriah

Good News for Circus Elephants From India Peanut Crop Rise

A India report from the Department of Commerce says peanuts will be grown on about 19 million acres in Madras Burma and Bombay with total yield near 800000 tons. The crop outlook boosts food supplies for circus elephants and other uses this year.

Washington India Ovey Department of Conmeres Madras Burma Bombay

City clinic dispute eyed at high school screening

Health and Education boards clash over control of the city dental clinic. Mayor Atwater calls Apportionment Board to view educational films from dental hygienists next Wednesday at the high school auditorium to help decide funding and supervisory authority amid a proposed 45 900 dollar appropriations for the coming year.

Board of Apportionmen Healt Department Board of Educaton Atwater Board of Education Health Board Health Department Board of Educacion Apportionment Board Merchers Alfred Fones Himelf Burnham Ace Jong Batsle Élinig Inen Wes

Dominican Father Speaks at St Augustine's for Holy Name Society

Rev Fethermann Teale, Superior of the Dominican Order in New York City, will speak at St Augustine's Church tomorrow in support of the Holy Name Society of which he is a national organizer.

Fethermann Teale Dominican Order New York City Wil Speck St. Augustine’s Church Holy Name Society

General Electric Charged With Lamp Monopoly Record

Harvey Wilson Harper of Lamp Corpora tion Newark testifies before Lockwood housing committee that General Electric controls about 98 percent of US lamp bulb business and blocks competitors. He cites licenses limiting patents, threats to rivals, and past buyouts to maintain a $100,000,000 yearly monopoly on electric bulbs.

WEW Samuel Tintermye General Electric Company Harvey Wilson Harper Newark Lockwood Electric Company America Harper General Electric Nim O Scansa Hersata Whitinghouse Company Burrows Harrison N. J Untermyer

Waterbury Lawyer Arrested in New York

A Waterbury lawyer was arrested in New York after posing as Bradford Websitt of Vicerbury Connecticut and writing threatening letters to William A Burns of the Bureau of Investigation. He was sent to Bellevue Hospital for observation with a $7,000 bond.

New York Jan G Bradford Websitt Vicerbury Connecticut Gollere Willian A. Burns Mief Bureau of Investigation Department Bo” Destin Sina Bellevue Hospital

We Are Good Republicans Speak At Voters League Meeting

George M. Eames addressed the annual Republican Voter League meeting at the Stratficl hotel, asserting strong party support for state and national policy. The gathering discussed reform efforts in Bridgeport, appointing study committees on city charters and government term limits, and improving candidate nominating methods.

George M. Eames Republican Votery League Stratficl Republican Party Republican Party of Bridgeport Nigat Waz Clarence Wall Fairtiehl Sulman Ie Levery Elles Yormanlgstat Ohie Dayton Cleveland Republican Pyerty Andrew M. ‘Cooper A. We. Biritt Mary To Secreiny Tresaurer Andrew SM Conpar Rand St. Hoo Draetars George SV. Finmes AL Serpe Eder Spire AW Partith Morty Boeniting W. Chatree Bilan Fibre

Centenarian pens love notes to longtime sweetheart at 100

In Caledonia New York a centenarian Tomant Wag Pe was said to have begun a life of affection with Miss Charlotte Walker. Peter McNab of New York marked his 10th birthday with engagement news to Miss Walker and a 20 year illness confined him to bed. Despite frailty he remained a daily caller at the Walker home and now writes letters to Miss Walker each day.

Caledonia N. Ya Tan Tomant Centanarinas Anto Leo Peter McNab New York McNab Charlotte Walker Walker Wach

New York Judges Speed Up Grim Crime Trial Wave

Judges and grand juries in New York moved quickly to tackle a wave of murders, assaults, holdups, and robberies. Indictments charged Lavher Aly, an old offender, with the murders of Detectives Buckley and Miller, and arrest warrants followed within 24 hours. Newly arrested suspects faced speedy trials, jail time, fines, and extended sentences as courts pressed to curb crime in Harlem and surrounding areas.

York Van New York Lavher Aly Francis Buckley Wiliam Miller Feo Lae Harlem Yanta Swareh Jersey Court of Special Sesgiong Joseph Leahy Rosalsky Leahy Geahy

Parley Debates Ban on Poison Gas in Warfare

A historic Washington conference considers a prohibition on poison gas and related chemical warfare. The Armament Committee discusses a universal ban, with emphasis on immediate action and broader international response to outlaw such weapons.

Parley Tai Beessa Ylolaro Washington Root Nile

Thomas L. Watson New York Estate Valuation Highlighted

The will or probate notice shows Thomas L. Watson of New York having an estate valued at about $481,017 with personal assets exceeding six figures and securities. Named relatives and associates, including Watson heirs and trustees, are listed as beneficiaries or executors in the document filed locally.

Thomas L. Watson New York

Coleman Elected Fire Board Head At Lively Meet

At the first meeting of Rosier’s new fire commission, James F. Coleman was unanimously elected president. The session featured sharp debate over promotions and transfers, with Mayor Atwater and commissioners driving for reform while Chief Johnson maintained authority over personnel decisions.

Coleman Lively Board of Fire Commissioners Pred ‘Atwater James F. Coleman Chicf Engiiner Daniel EB Johagen Juithgen Towans Bord Samuel Dawe Micha Nooran Dora John Hy Jinnegai James FF Coleman Atwaror Chiciezey Johnson Acton Atwater Mintaeure Neonani Despard Sul Everse Mds Kane Hoxeman Fee Barneread Ford Misico We Marner Harper Bulgar Feagkett Coloneel Geneva Electric Colonia Elier Jonsson Date Makr Calel Johnson Mit Alwriet Wales

De Valera Resignation May Be Withdrawn If Treaty Rejected

Allied Supreme Council endorses Soviet recognition amid debate on conditions for Russian participation. Lloyd George urges bold action while warning Europe to accept victors' responsibilities. The resolution includes terms on property rights and governance to guide postwar policy.

DE Valera Soviet Russia Russia Lloyd George Tre Coun=ely Lioré-George United States Allied Supreme Council U. S

Senate Takes Up 8 250 000 Voted Newberry Case For Enforcement

The Senate debates Senator Truman H Newberry of Michigan amid charges from opponents about his 1918 election. Debate focuses on Newberry seating, with Spencer and Williams leading opposing sides. A floor speech by Carraway targets Newberry supporters as opponents prepare to contest the seating. The discussion is expected to continue next week as part of a broader session.

Senate Coss Truman H. Newberry Michigan Spencer Republigan Truniisiy Mmetima Wweek Carraway Ayiansag Newbery Zenador Willams Miseissippi Roan Ln Fine Snoncer Sratuy Semberry

Adequate Representation for U S at European Parley

Washington officials debate U S participation in an international conference, weighing adequate American representation versus funding debt issues and the impact on future financial plans. Reports suggest some officials favor delegate participation over financial observers, with a possible stance that Soviet recognition not be implied by U S attendance.

Swashington D.C Pris Jeinie Allin Council Contes Nenitad Tully Busvia Washington Sovermnanl Luthrmelter Owith Solhy Atid United United States Iis Tain Armament Tsue Foveland Baals Tanlgit

De Valera Considers Future Amid Treaty Debate

In Dublin Jan 10 1930 Eamon de Valera announced he might retire if the peace treaty with Great Britain is ratified. The Dail adjourned to decide on the treaty as factions warned of internecine strife. Supporters expect approval by a small majority while fears of disorder loom.

Ase Press Eamon de Valera Hireann Tris Iit Great Britain Yiith Thos di Eireann de Vaferat Bril Iith Dall Dall Gweslg Morrow Storva Prema Trolané de Voslers Dail Eireann Peace Committee de Valera Arthur Griffith Michi Colins Michael Cosgrave de Val Xpeech

Jack's Restaurant Raided. Liquor Seized in New York

Prohibition agents raided Jack's Restaurant on Sixth Avenue near 43rd Street seizing liquor valued at about 4100.09. A crowd witnessed the operation as agents entered from a doorway to the second floor and recovered heavy spirits from the apartment above.

New York Jun Agenta Today Jack Sixth Avenue Nesby Sumamnas John Lrungtor

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