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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1923

Page

2

Coal miners adopt tri state wage basis in new talks

New York report says coal operators and miners scrapped the central competitive field after decades and agreed to a tri state pattern including Indiana, Winds and Ohio. Pennsylvania remains out as talks aim to set standard wage scales for spring contracts and close by April 1. John L. Lewis opposed the move, insisting on state method, while unions and owners expect to finalize terms within a week.

New Yorks Dan Indiana Winds Ohio Pennsylvania United States United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis

Riot Ends French Deputies Session in Violence

Deputies clashed as the Left and Right members fought, with Communists storming the presidential desk. Prince Joachim Murat led the Right in rescuing colleagues, fights drew blood, ushers intervened, and order was restored after reinforcements. The session resumed with a vote suspending parliamentary immunity for Cachin.

Prince Joachim Murat M. Arago Cachin

Bromide and Quinine Ad Promotes Preventive Laxatives

A compact advertisement notes Colils Grip or Influenza preventive care using Laxative ROMO QUININE tablets. The box bears the signature KE. W. Grove and advises ensuring you have BROMO. The price listed is 80e.

KE. W. Grove

Radio Programs and Musical Features Schedule Snapshot

Dense listing of radio broadcasts across bands 60, 360, 480, and 670 meters. Notes early morning reports on prices and farm products, weather, stock quotes, and varied musical programs. Includes youth stories, industry chats, lectures on thrift, narcotics, money use, and a Sleepy Hollow reading. Multiple stations and organizers named, with dates and times spanning a full broadcasting day.

Westinghouse el. Mfg. Co Newark Reir Rowland Thomas DL Wychoff The Magazine of Wall Street Thornton Burgess Frank F. Dole Estey Orson Weber Arington W. G General Electric Co Schenectady U. S. Naval Observatory Jessie G. Cole New York State Dept. of Health Kolin Lager Fiano Rubens Paul Rubens Lee Surasate Adelbert Purga Charles D. Jarvis Herkimer Gaunsy Little Pulls Brahms Warrior Blvd Adams Jamnus Jd Williamson Volunteer Service of Women ‘N the Red Cross Mabel T. Boardman Ned Croast Yenrod Booth Ytarkington Ruth Reinvends Adelbert Parva Baritona the Ringers Lohr Mr. Williamson Faust Gourmed Mr. Deadines Ruth Mdmonds Adelbert Pu Joo Millenth Drat Syneonaters Joseph Gullaang Steeum Mig Syneators Vox Tucker Thestit Fenor Vroams Lonosha Plues Casner Vox Tret Walla Sarre Carchestra Tenar Tipton Toseph Gudhaie Mire Coulee Themerpaidstry Jarnagin the Syasters Max Saveot Angeline’ Cregines Otedasty Telody

Breakfast Table Tragedy in Oyster Bay Mansion

At Commodore William J. Swan’s Oyster Bay mansion a breakfast dispute between his chauffeur Robert Stuart and Japanese butler Sak Namba led to Stuart being fatally stabbed. The knife was found in the kitchen and Stuart died at Glen Cove hospital. Namba was arrested after surrendering to Constable Townsend.

William L. Swan Oyster Bay William J. Swan Shawanhaka Yacht, Club Robert Stuart Sak Namba Stuart Namba Commodore Swan Commodore Studi Stuarts Stuart Ig Webard Derby Theodore Roosevelt Glen Cove Townsend Witchen

Sealed Tut Ankh Amon Chamber May Reveal Gold Coffins

Egypt 1923 report speculates on contents of Tut Ankh Amon inner tomb chamber. Possible wooden coffin with gold leaf, two coffins or a single mummy wrapped in gold sheets, four canopic vases, symbolic animals, and religious objects. mummy of the queen likely nearby with a second marriage noted.

Arthur E. P. B. Wetigade Luxor Egypt Lord Carnardvon Howard Cafter Rameses the Sixes Carnarvon Tut-Ankh-Amen

Death Suppression Claims Hit Striker Lynching Details

Warrells Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, says censoring of reports by Western Union and the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad blocks details of a striking railroad man’s death and the punishment of several others. A Harrison Arkansas inquiry into railroad property violence reports progress, with a citizens’ court and a 1,000-member committee preparing evidence for state courts and Governor McHugh’s investigative panel.

Union Chicago Warrells Harrison Ark Missouri and North Arkanas McHine J. Gregor

Flags Unfurled As Street Cleared After Snow

Fragment from Page One describes street clearing after snowfall with references to public works director George M. Coughlin, and a sarcastic remark about the directory. The text also lists titles and notes on children stories and old town scenes, with scattered names and nonstandard phrases.

Wwealth George M. Coughlin

Rail Committee Still Has Hopes

The commission already has authority to conduct hearings and investigations into the New Haven Hartford railroad troubles. F. J. Pearson, president Tarzel, says layoffs and trained manpower shortages worsen power. Winter weather and fuel shortages compound issues. Pearson notes management studies options to protect immediate results and future operations, while avoiding a hasty settlement with strikers.

Commission New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad F. J. Pearson Tarzel Pearson New England Wwfatcen al Pearson New Haven Road

River Pollution Report Recaps Legislative Impact

A continuing river pollution report notes the high value of the results and urges action. It warns that drastic legislation could force many industries to close, referencing Connecticut and the broader economic stakes.

Connecticut

Bulging Pocket Sparks Pool Hall Arrest In Bridgeport

Richard I Boyne 20 of 66 Lrinee Street New Haven was arrested on a liquor charge after a bulging pocket revealed a pint bottle of whiskey in Charles Pollak’s pool room at 0 Charvel Street. Pollak faces liquor law violations for allegedly giving six youths free whiskey. Boyne admitted drinking the offered liquor but disputes buying it from Pollak.

Charles Pollak Charvel Street Rtichard I Boyne William Foster Patrick Murphy Lrinee Street New Haves Pollak Boyn A Pollack Webster Mags Bridgeport

Britain Strives for Best Debt Settlement in Washington Talks

The British mission in Washington, led by the chancellor of the exchequer, seeks a favorable debt settlement, while US officials deem American terms liberal. Prime Minister Bonar Law and Mr. Baldwin are aligned with favorable terms but plan to brief the cabinet in England. Ambassador Harvey’s return to London is noted as discussions continue, with timing uncertain.

Washington Great Britain Bonar Law Baldwin England America Eireles Harvey London

Hooded rider linked to Lake La Fourche body case

The investigation centered on Dean Ashcroft of Southern Carbon as a witness who claimed twenty explosive cases stored at the plant but lacked knowledge of distribution. The inquiry touched on the so called torture device tied to the deaths of Itichardy and Daniel. B Pratt Jr faced questions about sawmill equipment and log carriage details.

Itichardy Daniel Lake la Fourche Dean Ashcroft Southern Carbon Company B. Pratt, Jr Amus

Mystery of Herculaneum Excavation Cost

Three million dollars is the estimated cost of the dig out at Herculaneum. The Italian Government plans the ancient city’s recovery using modern excavating machinery after the site was buried by volcanic ash and hardened into friable rock.

Herculaneum

Bridgeport Park Island Equipment Financing Debate

Bridgeport contemplates park island site finances amid rental income of 30000 over two years and 16000 annual bond interest on 220000. The city reports a 10000 profit but faces eight years of rent loss and 80000 in interest looming, with 500000 already spent on improvements. Aldermen to vote on the plan and possible tax change presented by Mr Pearce after a Park Board meeting.

Albbusy Wipw Incong Bridgeport Pearce Hanes Tess Ma Pearan

Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport Area Fragments

A jumble of Bridgeport based groups and unions lists multiple society names and addresses. The page references meetings tonight for organizations including American Electroplaters Society and Daughters of America among others at various Bridgeport and nearby locations.

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