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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1922

Page

2

Knickerbocker Theatre Disaster Death Toll Rises

Washington mourns as the Knickerbocker theatre collapse claims 108 lives with 25 victims in hospitals. A U.S. grand jury visits the scene and probes construction, safety, and possible prosecutions. Congress considers inquiries into causes and building codes amid deteriorated concrete findings.

U.S. Grand Jury Washington Knickerbocker Theatre Senate Arthur Copper Kansas Grada Thean House Ryan New York Spacks Knickerbocker District of Columbia J. Ramsay Nevitt Congress Wee Pleogen Federal Grand Jury Charles W. Morse United States Shipping Board United States Gordon McQuade Grand Jury

Big Fund For War Veterans Bureau Passed By House

The Independent Offices appropriation bill, totaling 18404,30d, $08, passed the House and moves to the Senate. It funds the Veterans Bureau at $817,474,525 and removes a cap on camps, with Camp Sheeman, Oni as the lone limit. The Shipping Board faced attacks over advertising costs, with a defeated motion to limit ads to $500,000 and a total of $1.7 million available for advertising.

Washington Jat Veterans’ Bureau House Senate Camp Sheeman Oni Shipping Board

Alleged Meat Burglars Held for Hearing

Under a snow storm on Sunday morning, Tymall Cohen’s meat market at 14 Hallett street, and Charles Koboski of 62 Crescent avenue, were cited in police reports. Nearby arrests include Poslance Koberski, Leon Smith, and John Bizz on theft and assault charges with bonds set and warrants issued.

Ioman Buxgirield Tymall Cohen Hallett Street Charles Koboski Crescent Avenue Ife John McDonna Water Street John Bizz Cuurcly Street Asshule Upoow Nichols Chrendus Chireh Street Bell

Senate Debates Allied Debt Refunding Commission Powers

Washington January 30 The Senate votes fail to require congressional approval for Allied Debt Refunding Commission agreements or to cap deferral of interest payments on eleven billion dollar foreign debt. Debates center on bond conversion, annual interest payments, and potential two to three year deferral, with amendments defeated or pending as majority and minority members clash.

Washington Allied Debt Refunding Commission Sharis Qugther M. Permostuw Brandegee Congress Israh Desne France Johnson LaFollette Ones Norrig Teed KY & Coun Williams Ave Hepublicdie Boral Johnson Kenyon Belolisthe Narvis Simmons Senate Lo Vt Deanna Rors Tdsha Anandal United Secior Slane Redters Harges Halty

Property Owners sue Singer Co over hammer vibrations

A wave of suits targets the Singer Sowing Mayhing company alleging damages from factory hammer vibrations near Pembroke Street and Maple. Plaintiffs include The American Russian National Club and The Columbus Bays Club seeking up to 60,000 dollars.

Hellowing Amere Thal Ostana Paninveke Maple Streets Irip George M. Tames Mianaper Jessterday Frank D. Hufnes Pellegrino DeZenzo Madeliie Rabble TheAmerican Russian National Club Columbua Boys Club Tutte Sachovitaky Matthew F. Kfacreli Pasquale Albert Columbus-Bays Corb Tile Sashovisky Maple Street Pembroke Sitet Matthew FP Firvell da~ Wong Pembroke Street T He Alster Damagey Tie Suchovitsiy Mladauny

Well Armed Meriden Burglars Captured Here

A report describes two youths from Meriden aged 4 and 15 armed with revolvers who were captured at a divided dell near a Pacific store by Investigator Adam Waster of the durvau of [nvestlea ton. The incident occurred Saturday night at the Adame house, Fairfield avenues.

Meriden Adtile & Pacific Gregary Adame Fairield Avens Poiemin Adam Waster

Four Killed In Mine Explosion Traps Many Entombed

An explosion at a mine near Pineview, 29 miles from Cran, killed four workers and left others entombed. The blast, heard at a distance, occurred tonight as rescuers raced to reach the mine shaft where the collapse trapped victims including men identified as Robt Macneil, Mishael Macwhite, Michael Hapay, and Topateona Milarerak, representatives at the trial government.

Laman Cran Faymin Alieway Srelnek Premer Folieragaiven Eobn Macneilt Mishael Macwhite Michael Hapay Topateona Milarerak Triel

Cleans Own Walk R R Chief Injured In Mishap

In a brief incident report a railroad chief sustained injuries while cleaning his own walkway scene. The fragmentary text references Hauk, Tavon, and a place likely tied to a rail company, with unclear timing and additional minor details.

R. R

Elected Head of Bar Association

New stave, Jan. 40 sale Bar Association elected William B. Boardman as president, Lucius F. Robinson as vice president, and James Bill Wheeler as secretary and treasurer, with Hartford and New Haven noted in the regional context.

New Stave the Sale Bar Association Sassion Berg William B. Boardman Ity Court Faridgenort Lucius F. Robinson Hartford

Boddy Unmoved as Jury Returns Capital Verdict

Luther Boddy Harlem man found guilty of murder of two police detectives in New York Supreme Court. Jury convicts of first degree murder after deliberating four hours. Boddy awaits sentence by electrocuted death. wife fainted as verdict read. Boddy had prior convictions and was taken back to prison for upcoming sentencing.

New York Luther Boddy Harlem Jones Pemba Boddy

Swept Into Sea Return To Ship By Giant Waves

Newport News reports a yacht incident where a vessel named Hat Moon was tossed forty miles off Cane Carter Priguy. A crew member named William of cer and others were rescued after a dangerous sail, the yacht Cigrinania perhaps damaged. The crew endured a perilous condition with several men wounded and gear lost.

Newport News Vadan Gorde Woodbury Nhvy Cane Carter Tormerky Bath

FOWLER O'Dowd to Undergo Surgery After Foul Fight

New York report states fighter O Dowd will be operated on this week following injuries from a foul in the bout. The Columbus opponent was also hurt in the incident and O Dowd remains one of several injured fighters from the event.

New York Dan O'Dowd Columbus Binneatouels Toe O'Donsl Nyai Oupanens

Factories Increase Working Week Amid Bright Prospects

Bridgeport metal goods firms report rising orders and expanded schedules as several plants plan five and half day weeks. Challenes Cutlery and Union Metallic Cartridge Company report substantial employment increases and optimistic outlooks for the year. Underwood Typewriter, Bullard Machine Tool, and Willand Primrose note higher demand and extended operations. Growth appears across Bul lard, Osture, and related plants with continued hiring and longer hours.

Fareea Nowee Challenes Cutlery Company Willand Primrose Utd Jowt Union Metallic Cartridge Company Jarvis Willams Jangers Buport Metal Boots Manut Living Company Anker S. Lyhne Walter P. Clark Underwood Typewriter Company Bullard Machine Tool New York City Stenney H. Bullard Salu Lugs

Pneumonia Cited as Cause of Death by Physicians

Five year old child of Mrs. Log Holly tree died yesterday afternoon. Physicians say pneumonia caused death. Rector Adams and Dr Barthelomew Masuth state there was no hearing in the case.

Pryumonia Prector Adams Saya Barthelomew Masuth

Certificates of Error to Be Hard to Get Says Gill

Chief Assessor Lawrence J. Gill announced that certificates of error will be issued only in cases of clerical errors or errors in the Grand List. The proposed fiscal year Grand List totals about 144,098,055, with certificates of error set by the Board of Apportionment to adjust shy values. Debate centered on salaries, stock values, and contingencies, as officials prepare to bear the reduced Grand List impact and justify tax levies.

Gill Lanwrence J. Gill Sive Vester Hood

Courtroom Uproar Sparks Keller Divorce Hearing

Testimony in the Keller divorce case reveals mutual accusations of cruelty and neglect. Bertha Keller accuses William J. Keller of excessive work and insufficient support, while Keller asserts she had a violent temper and sometimes struck him. The hearing, held before attorney William W. Bent, extended into yesterday after beginning last Thursday.

Keller William J. Keller William W. Bent Bertha M. Keller Sidernoon Sheltan Jac Ghe Lily Attorney McCarthy Heller Wess Kotler Comfort Shelton Hoderaplart Waterbury

Stratford Moonshine Stills Seized in Four Homes

Prohibition enforcement agents from Bridgeport raided four Stratford residences, seizing fully equipped stills in operation. At Bonfitts Prime, 100 gallons of mash and whiskey were found. other homes on Lenox Street, Jackson Avenue, and Thompson Street yielded five to sixteen gallon stills, mash, and multiple gallons of moonshine. Officers Decker Wardwell Rinmans with Stratford Patrolman Leona Maimes conducted the raids, noting the stills had been active for some time.

Stratford Bridgepot Grouight United States Hug J. Lavery Bridgeport Bonfitts Prime, Co Mohawk Street Aive Gallon Gilli August Jackson Baal Pinson Decker, Wardwell Rinmans Leona Maimes Rds

Blaze Threat Fails to Spread at Garfield Avenue Home

Firefighters contained a serious blaze that broke out around 6:30 PM on the third floor of a frame house at 179-121 Garfield Avenue. Damage estimated at about $1,000. Cause under investigation as flames were confined to a rear room with adjacent areas scorched.

Garfield Avenue Aire Bhat Trs Miller

O P Leaders To Convene In Meriden Today

O P leaders gather in Meriden to map party activities for the Mee Reley Panmaek, with chairman Certmiee and secretary Lotie Board of Id pcation among attendees. Several Republican club members and other officials from various districts plan to attend a national meeting.

Meriden Simely 7Beenen Wintans Priwen Dain Hantat Nat Lotie Maloneyes Norte So Utstreamer Avi Topher Pox Petties Faery Origen Fei Atlas Nya Vine 1 Gilton

Washington D A P reports on Far East and naval treaty talks

The Associated Press article outlines ongoing Far East negotiations with Japan and China over Manchurian and railway control, plus finalizing the naval treaty provisions. It notes expected announcements on China payments, retention of Japanese personnel, and fortification limits across Pacific territories including Alaska, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.

Washington Associated Press Stantung Province China Harding Treasury

Supreme Court curbs withdrawals from bonded liquor stores

U S Supreme Court limits the private use withdrawal of liquor from bonded warehouses under the Volstead Act. Justice McReynolds delivers a decision that ownership does not equal possession and that only shipments for public sale or legitimate consumption may be withdrawn. The ruling preserves property rights while upholding prohibition-era restrictions.

Wwashington Justice McReynolds McKe Jis Vadiss Marist Mara Supreme Court McKenna Ahgsana Es Kenna Justice McKenda

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