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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1922
Page
2
Paris dispatch reports Premier Poincare sending a cable to Secretary Hughes expressing sincere desire to cooperate in the Washington conference peace efforts. The message underscores France’s commitment to collective security and a successful negotiation.
Paris board president George M. Eames argues the Board of Recreation duties lack definition and suggests Park Board would assume supervision of centers. He notes about half of recreation centers nationwide fall under Park boards. Local Recreation superintendent Pierce V. Gahan says the city’s economy plan reduces 1921 funding by 38 percent and 1922 allocations to 827,000 necessitate cutbacks.
The Nay tona Association of Cost Account ants releases its V92L year book compiling papers from the International Cost Conference in Cleveland last September and discussions on cost systems by the British Institute of Cost and Work Accountants the Federal Trade Commission the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and forty trade societies A noted specialist who wrote about merriment at meal times has been invited to edit the food prices section.
The House debated the Dyer Lynchings Bill with Republicans and Democrats in split opposition. Representative Reavis urged defeat, calling passage unconstitutional, as the bill set penalties for lynching participants and those failing to prevent violence. Mondell indicated general debate would continue, with the week shifting to appropriations rather than amendments.
Dorothy Tate of Suburban and Brooklawn avenues was struck in the face when a sled she rode near the Brooklawn dancing pavilion crashed into a fence. She received treatment from Dr. A. B. Margulis and was sent home.
Dublin reports proposals for stamps bearing King’s head and Emnity Gaolls on the postage stamps while awaiting an agreement with England. The new state plans to adopt a decimal coinage system. meanwhile, over 6,000 girls registered last year in YWCA gymnasiums and swimming classes.
Yale University announced a 400000 anonymous gift to establish a professorship fund in the Yale School of Medicine. The endowment will be named in honor of Dr. William S. Yarmall of New Haven.
Prohibition director Harry OR MacKenzie has moved from Bethel to Hartford for the winter and closed his Bethel residence. He cites travel time and ongoing nervous recovery as reasons. Polls Theater features Marjorie Kinder in a standout vaudeville shooting act alongside six other high class acts.
The Chamber of Commerce and city officials debated public involvement in sub-committees. Commissioner Kirk warned against citizen attendance to avoid perceptions of bias. Public hearings were urged, with emphasis on openness, and discussions touched on apportionment and education board matters.
In a Trinity of Bridgenort versus The Canna Cost Pan case, Dr Miefendorf examined plaintiff injured in a November 21, 7820 collision near the city line. Attorneys sparred over his qualifications as an expert and the judge paused handling as objections were argued.
A brief advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets claiming quick relief from headaches caused by slight colds. The ad emphasizes genuine product and urges readers to ensure they get Bromo Quinine, noting a Mr. W. Grove as the advertiser.
The Temployers Tiberi association of Bridgeport will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday January 18 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms 3nd State street. Officers will be elected and amendments to the by laws will be considered, including provisions for persons leaving the country.
No gas meter at 72 Mast Mole Street was reported broken open and contents taken yesterday. Peanut machines at 1049 Broad Street and 538 State Street were stolen Monday night, according to police complaints.
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