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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1922

Page

1

Health board hires ten extra physicians to speed vaccination

The Board of Health will employ ten additional physicians starting Monday to accelerate vaccinating every city schoolchild. Dr William Hall Coon noted the plan, with private and parish schools included. The city faces several suspected and new smallpox cases, 27 patients at isolation facilities, and emphasis on vaccination for both adults and children to prevent spread.

Isolation Hospital New Haven Board of Health Wiliam Hall Coon Department Ofteoty Englewood Tealdente Trowell Street Coon Dr. Goon Bridgeport Board’‘of Education Samuel J. Slaweon Board of Education Heath Oficer Bink Joo Frack W.wrisht Chery Hell Stat

Whiskey Bandits Strip Warehouse in Bonded Heist

Sixteen men robbed the Progressive Warehouse on West Forty-eighth Street in New York, stealing bonded Scotch worth an estimated 25 000 to 60 000 dollars. An inside accomplice is suspected, having preplanned the burglary and disabled alarms and lights. police and federal agents search for the suspects as an inventory is taken.

New York Progressive Warehouse Company Weet Forty-eighth Street Joan West Forty-eighth Street Mason Wall Agay Ross Prohibition

General Railway Strike Called on Irish Lines

PURLIN Jan 12 Associated Press A general strike on all Irish railways is set for Saturday at midnight. It results from railway managers in roost and the locomotive society leaders objecting to abolish the regulated wages and hours. The strike aims to resist a return to low pay long hours and poor conditions of a decade ago. It will affect 28 000 workers.

Purlin Associated Press Locomotive Society

Libertino Granted 1000 Bond in Norwalk Killing

Samuel Libertino of Norwalk, held as material witness after the shooting of hotel keeper Luigi Apteolla, was ordered to post a $1000 bond by Judge Christopher Lavery in Superior Court. He cannot be liberated until January 17 due to the county jail quarantine. Soreno, accused shooter, and ten others are linked to a police crackdown on Norwalk’s underworld.

Samuel Libertino Norwalk Luigi Apteolla Christopher Lavery Libertino Homer &. Cummings Frank Virelli Sid Danvery Apbella Fot Michael Soreno

Butterworth Upheld by Fairfield County American Legion

Fairfield county representatives of the American Legion unanimously endorse state treasurer Frank S. Butterworth for administering the legion funds. The meeting approved the board of control and state executive committee actions, affirming prior fund use for administration purposes.

American Legion Frank & Butterworth Welalas Fairfield County Pickwick Arma Inn Greenwich Frank 8. Butterworth Board of Control

President Harding tariff powers bill proposes flexible duties

Washington January 12 The bill would grant the president broad powers to adjust tariffs up or down within fifty percent of the fixed rates to meet changing world conditions. Senator Smoot Utah offered amendments including American valuation, investigations, and a 30 day lead time before rates take effect.

Washington Harding Congress Smoot Utah Senate United States Fordney Till

Commander Bisset Transferred to San Diego Navy District

Commander Guy A Bisset a Lake County contractor leader is sent to San Diego California Tornado Boat Company Bridgeport firm transferred from Bridgeport to the Blaventh Naval District announced by Philip B Brill general manager The transfer follows naval practice to move officers to new ports Lieut Charles Dibgard linked with the Lake plant replaces Commander Blaset after about four years in Bridgeport The move occurred Wednesday

Guy A. Bisset Lake Tornado Boat Company Bridgeport Gity San Diego California Blaventh Naval District Philip B. Brill Bleset Brill Charles Dibgard Auccanda Blaset

Police clamp down on dances without permit

Police halted a Patricks Day ball at 28 Walnut Avenue after determining no permit was issued. About 40 to 40 people attended before officers stopped the event described as an invitation affair.

Cisio Per Enarge

Court Fines Spectators Amount in Their Purse

In Judge Asa G Adames court of domestic relations in Chicago on January 12 forty spectators were charged for not having money and all were asked to surrender their cash. The total fines collected amounted to 6.60 dollars and were given to the Junior Cheer Fund for needy families. Several spectators were allowed to leave with warnings. The court has also targeted sightseers and curling spectators amid plans to print a photo of those who gathered to hear cases.

Chicago Asa G. Adeams Adame Taerads

Milk Dealers Align Prices With Borden Say No Milk War

Bridgeport dairymen and milk dealers resolved to match Borden Farm Products price cuts rather than undercut, setting Grade A at 16 cents and Grade B at 12 cents while noting Borden milk at 17 cents. The Sixth Democratic club hosted the decision with over 60 dealers present. The plan aims to avoid competition while explaining the price changes to the public.

Borden Bridgeport Borden Farm Products Company Borden Company Alleeting Democratic Club Besa Br Thene

Newberry Seated Senator After 46 to 41 Vote

In Washington on January 12, Truman H. Newberry was seated as junior Senator from Michigan by a 46 to 44 vote in the Senate. All supporting votes were Republican. nine Republicans and thirty-two Democrats opposed seating him. The resolution praised Newberry yet condemned his campaign methods and high campaign spending.

Washington Truman H. Newberry Michigan Senate Newberry Ball Brandeges Bursum Calder Dillingham Ede Elking Ernest Fernald Freunghuys Gooding Res Rela Keloge- Sevres Lennody McGarrick McCuajber McAkinley Melorns McNary Nelson New Wichets Odlie Page Pepper Filnps Poindexter Shoviridge Smoot Spencer Stanfield Sternini Towngend Wadaworth Warreg Watson Ind Weller Willis Uret Bravesard Carawey Culberson Tink Fietcher Gerry Glaen Harris Harrison Heflin Hitchcock Jones Oeveman Owen Flitmyn Pomerman Owen Plilman Pomerena Ranschell Tealieon Sheppard Shields Seathng Newsberry Nawberry Repubileans Pest Sih N. 1 Walsh Montane Cate Walwh Montana Henry Ford Missouri Newherry Henry Ward Neatnee Truman HH Truman Mianizan Jis ‘Woot Senate of the United States J Thiet Cass

Newberry Defended by McClean in Senate Trust Fight

Washington correspondent George H. Manning reports Senator McClean of Connecticut defended Michigan Senator Newberry against corruption accusations. He cited Supreme Court exoneration and argued only lawful seats should stand, acknowledging Newberry’s campaign funding and opposing sensational press distortions.

George H. Manning Washington Telegram Senate Mnal Newberry McClean Connecticut Michigan Freas Supreme Court of the United States Cassion Committee of Banking and Currency

General Electric workers raise fund in S, Mass

General Electric company workers voted to contribute a portion of their earnings to a $17,000 fund to aid employees who have suffered during the winter. The plan aims to provide relief to those in need as cold weather impacts workers.

S, Mass General Electric Company

Pope Congratulates King George on Anglo-Irish Treaty

London telegram shows Pope Benedict XV congratulating King George V on the Anglo Irish treaty. The pontiff praises the agreement as a great work of peace and the king responds with thanks for the papal goodwill and recognition of his efforts toward peace.

Pope King George London Fc Associated Prese Pope Benrdlet George Querfoyerd Ireland

Watch Your Step Friday the Thirteenth Commentary

A fragment discusses superstition and risk on Friday the thirteenth. It notes hard combinations known to poker players and those who toy with marbles, warning readers to watch their step on icy city sidewalks and avoid ladders near buildings.

Briand Resigns as French Premier Likely Succeeds

Paris January 12 Aristide Briand resigned as premier after a dramatic chamber speech. President Poincare will likely appoint Raymond Poincare as successor. Briand’s departure followed cabinet tensions and amid fallout from negotiations with Britain. Briand cited inability to govern and left Cannes with his cabinet.

Briand Poincare Paris Associated Press Aristide Brian Raymond Paincar Republic M. Briand Chamber of Deputies Cannes Isa

Resignation Ends Cannes Meeting Amid Uncertainty

London reports Premier Briand resigns without a vote, triggering an abrupt adjournment of the Supreme Council and risking the Cannes meeting’s collapse. Lloyd George and Briand faced opposing factions over Versailles terms, Anglo French policy, and reform of the House of Lords.

London Briand Chamber of Deputies Supreme Council Cannes Tagro Lloyd-George M. Briand Clemenceau M. Poincare Paul Paloleve Tsig France Holland Lloyd-Georgeé Gannes Urone Washington Waa Nallonal Peety House of Lords Lords House of Commona Lloyd-Georgels Briand LO

Fortune found in Senator Penrose's safety box

The fortune of 3226906 cash including five ten thousand dollar bills was discovered in the late Senator Penrose's safety deposit box at American Security and Trust in Washington. Deputy Register of Wills Thanders Cogswell asked the court to open the vault on behalf of the Penrose executors. Ancillary probate letters must be issued before removal.

Washington Longfor ‘Penrose American Security and Traat Company Biik Larga Thanders Cogswell Register of Wills Penrose Probata

McKinley Dinner to be Held in Meriden

Meriden will host the annual McKinley dinner of the Connecticut Meininley Asaaci on January 30. Announcement notes plans for the event and invites members and supporters to attend the evening gathering in the city.

M’kinley Meriden Harysord Meiinley -Asaaci Ucn Connecticut Wii de Neta Toplynat

Naval Limitation Pact Near Ready For Final Action

Washington January reports say momentum builds toward a plenary session this week to finalize naval limitations. The big powers completed a revised naval convention and sent it to the legal pen for redraft with a full conference meeting planned for Saturday or Monday. Japanese and Chinese negotiators reached supplementary understandings on the Shantung question and moved toward broader pacts amid French concerns on Briand’s role.

Washington Tom Row

Sixth Republican Clubs Nominate Officers At Meeting

Nicholson is nominated for president of the Sixth Republican Club with other officers for election at the Thursday meeting on January 28. Benjamin Gilman Victor Charles Wilson are named for roles including treasurer Steinmetz Anane and George Grolgat are recorded.

Nicholson ‘Cgying Bejamin Gilman Vict Charles Wilson Steinmet Anane George Grolgat Carl Sthew Gearatory

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