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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1922

Page

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Mondell Reviews Work of Congress After Year in Session

Republican Leader Mondell reviews the first year of Congress under President Harding. He cites a reduced national debt and a budget surplus, noting 298 laws enacted and budget reforms that cut taxation. He defends administration policies and criticizes critics while signaling tariff and subsidy bill action ahead in conference.

Congress Senate House Socal Mondell W. Weekel dechiweil + Cov Jones Teader Selda Will

Four Courts Surrenders After Explosions in Dublin

In Dublin on June 3 the Four Courts building facing the Liffey fell to the Provisional government troops after Rory O Connor Liam Mellowes and their forces surrendered. The siege ended with a large explosion and fire consuming the court house. About 150 prisoners were taken, including combatants waved for the republican colors as they left under guard.

Dublin Associated Press Four Courts Liffey Rory O'Connor Liam Mellowes Rory O'Gowker Liam Meliones Reprubligan Army Free State Army Provisionall Albert O'Connell O!daly Lang Argur

Doubt Cast on Bielaski Story by Mexican Authorities

Three suspects held in the Bielaski kidnapping case in Mexico City include Montes Della as authorities question the self abduction theory. U.S. officials report Americans released from bandit captivity in the Tampico region and assess the broader diplomatic implications.

Mexico City Tonlent Montes Della Bruce Bielsski Hlalaski Carles Serrano Bielyaki Sarrao Bialaski Tatecala Net Washington Tampico Shaw Powers Enmp la Corona Company America el Heralds Blo Los Angels Bielaski Séverdl Bielaskil Party Wn Tranks Verda Rangorn A. Bruges U.S Mexico Obregon Represantativn Connally Democrat Teans House & Resolution

Ward's Attorneys Seek Access to Grand Jury Minutes

Walter S. Ward’s lawyers press to view the Grand Jury minutes that indicted him for the May 5 murder of Clarence Peters. District Attorney Weeks announced the request after a bid to stay an earlier order allowing Ward’s defense to inspect the minutes failed.

Wattre Pilaing Walter S. Ward Will Clarence Peters Weeks Usti¢E Kelly Supreme Court Bynakyn Orsenauser Fard White Plains

Rum Battles and Storms Fail to Halt Tiny Chicago Cruiser

A vivid report recounts a long river trip from Chicago through Lake Michigan to Bridgeport Harbor aboard the 50 foot White Seat, captained by Alonzo. Accompanying him are his wife and Hudso Buffington, amid rough weather and 36 locks on the Erie Canal and around Niagara Falls.

Chicago Bridgeport Harbor Hudson Buffington Conait Mass Conalt Mira Childs Rams Indianapolle Albany Niagara Fatte Erie Canal Hollenburg Engnest Buffington

South Ireland Isolated by Transport Disruption

Cork reports South Ireland cut off from the rest of the country as trains stop beyond Kilworth near Cork on the main line to Dublin. Insurgent forces seize several commercial firms and threaten Dublin, with later control of southern arm offices.

Cork South Ireland Charles Ville Dubln Dublin Latera Sautharm

Heads of German States Confer on National Crisis

Berlin June 30. Heads of the German states meet with Chancellor Wirth to discuss internal questions and the threat of a radical socialist government amid socialists and communists pressing for a workmen’s government. News warns of potential changes in defense laws and grain price fixes as markets wobble.

Berlin Walter Rathenau Scclel Germany Republic Nationalische Deutsche Zeitung Wirth

Republicans Add 70 Their Defenses in Cork

Irregular forces in Cork prepared for possible attacks after news of the Four Courts fall in Dublin. They occupied the city’s largest military barracks and all police stations, gathering provisions and mobilizing motor cars in a bid to repel Free State troops.

Cork Tuna Dublin Tha Estong Ireand

Waterbury Shopmen Face Uncertain Strike Outlook

Waterbury division employs 165 workers with about 100 counting on strike from 10 am tomorrow. Officials report many may refuse to heed the walkout call while Boston area railroads await the 10 am strike start. Maintenance of Ways crews and machinists could be among those not crossing the picket line, with wages averaging around 31 dollars weekly under Labor Board cuts.

Boston Tommorrow Tao N.Y N- Be H. Railroad Boston Ung Albany Boston and Maine New Haven Road

Hirsch Indicted on Assault Charge in Nassau County

Hazel Hirsch was indicted by the Nassau County grand jury for assault in the shooting of her husband Isaac A. Mirech, an electrical contractor, late Saturday on the lawn of Rene Davies, a moving picture actress in Freeport. Both denied involvement and declined to identify Hirsch’s assailant.

Minhola Jane Hazel Hirsch Nasaau County Grand Jury Isuor A. Mirech Rene Davies Laws Hirsch Igi

Oil finds claimed near New Milford sparks Gulfport venture

In 1911 locals report oil traces in New Milford and nearby towns with activity extending toward New York. Gulfport Oil & Development Co. plans to drill as soon as equipment arrives led by B. N. Mipparly of Westport to probe lowland deposits and strike oil, drawing stockholders from failed prior ventures.

Lanesville Merryall New Milford New Milldera New Yorks Milford Gulfport O4 & Development Company Gulfport Oil & Development Company Sorciey B. N. Mipparly Westports Miford Sippariy New Millard Tlon Frank S. Day Ldi Gulfport On & Development New England Oil & Development Company

Shopmen Float Labor Board Summons in Strike Fallout

Chicago June 30 Associated Press Federal intervention to halt the railway shopmen strike failed as shop crafts leaders refused to appear for an official investigation. Board adjourned with no further action against the walkout. Maintenance of way workers postponed their potential strike after board involvement.

Labor Board Chicago Associated Press United States Railroad Labor Board Ben W. Hooper Jewell International Union Beade B W. Hooper Jartaead Weer Sresent Sounell B. FP Arriers Norlany Timothy ‘Healy Ang’ Allers Ikewise Seard Healy Way Lwvenly Ihrde Rajirones I5 Appsir Ronda Roydl

Colonel Walter Chatfield QF Waterbury dies in Washington

Colonel Walter Chatfield United States Army retired aged 70 died this afternoon at Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC after brief illness. Born in Derby March 11 1862 educated in Waterbury and Cheshire Academy he served in Company A Second Connecticut Infantry and later in the Seventh Cavalry retiring May 11 1916 holding the rank of colonel.

Waterbury Walter Chatfield U.S. Aw Cheshire Academy Seventh Cavalry Regular Army

Mann of Illinois Out for Speakership

Washington June 30 A shift began among Republicans as Representative James Mann of Illinois emerged as a potential candidate for the speakership if Republicans keep control of the House in the next Congress. Mann was defeated for the role when Frederick H. Gillett of Massachusetts won the House victory over the Democrats in 1918. There is talk Speaker Gillett may not seek a third term, though no official word from him.

Washington Lopi

Shopmen's strike in New York predicted tonight

Labor union officials forecast a 100 percent Shop crafts strike in and around Greater New York starting at 10 oclock tomorrow morning. Each union will run a headquarters in Jersey City Long Island City and Hoboken with rail yard and shop walkouts planned to halt railroad operations. Jersey City expected to be the strike center as unions mobilize car electricians boiler makers and machinists to halt all yard work. Police detail requested for Jersey yards and eight officers assigned to the Pennsylvania Railroad.

New York Atria Pecaming Affectus Inorwin Jarsey City Hamipor Pennsylvania Railroad Yarda Jersey Pennays Vants Sound

Pennsylvania clerks approve regional wage cut

About 3,500 clerical and station forces in the Northwestern region of the Pennsylvania Railroad signed an agreement today to reduce wages. The pact was announced by C K Hamilton, general manager of the region, as representatives of the employees and railroad officials reached the deal.

Offhe Pennsylvania Railroad Hamilton

President makes clear board must be obeyed and will call conference

Washington notes the President summoned executives and workers to Washington as the government voices a stern warning to railroads and labor. He demands wage reductions and outside shopwork be stopped, declaring Railway Labor Board decisions are government decisions with full backing. Officials expect the administration to back the board, and a government response will follow if 409,000 workers walk out.

Washington White’ House Railway Labor Board Chicago Tcenls Lis White” House United States Labor Board Cicceso Washington Cor Orie Tabor Board

Middle Street Building to Be Converted into Offices

Schnee and Schnee real estate operators have purchased the four story brick Middle Street building between American Hardware Stores and Post Publishing Co. They plan a complete remodel into a modern mercantile and business block. The $300,000 sale closes after weeks of negotiations with plans by Frederick A. Cowper to add a new red brick facade and set the front back to widen the street. First floor will hold fourteen stores. rear extension to Water Street will be added.

Schnee Water Street Middle Street Realty Co American, Hardware Stores Inc The Post Publishing Co Samuel Schnee Tap Lnto Schacs & Schnee Frederick A. Cowper Thin City Besa Schnée Desige Tanante

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