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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1922
Page
2
Fragmented remarks discuss avoiding a strike by arbitration and subpoena issues. The speaker notes the Board should have summoned officials who signed the telegram authorizing the strike and defends refusing to appear. The aim was to prevent chaos and maintain law and order amid labor tensions.
The United States Railroad Labor Board reports wage cuts of about 135 million for 1,200,000 railroad workers have kept hourly rates in real buying power above December 1917 levels before government control. Machinists and other groups show gains in purchasing power, with varied percentage increases and comparisons to May 1926 and 1920 figures.
Norwalk July 3 Frank Osborne 72 remains in Norwalk Hospital with a ravaged skull after a car struck him yesterday. The vehicle was driven by Harry Gerhardt of South Norwalk. Osborne’s condition was listed critical and Gerhardt was held on bond of 179 dollars.
The ongoing coal conference remains deadlocked over contract terms as miners and operators clash over settlement points. Unions insist on job protections and wage issues, while operators push for a nationwide framework. A new meeting is planned if the current group can devise a workable solution, with production still below normal across coal fields.
A church marks a flag dedication amid wartime and a sermon on liberty. The speaker questions the use of liberty, warns against intoxication and corruption, and urges Christians to defend constitutional rights without harming the common welfare. He asks how the nation should balance personal freedom with duty during a national railway strike.
Norman Shannon Hall, a Bridgeport newspaperman and poet praised by critics, commands Ray mond W. Harris Post VFW and edits Fore am Service. He wrote the piece for The Telegram after interviewing Pedrow, the veteran decorated by France and Italy.
The Hardin administration seeks the return of patents and other property transferred to the Gheminz Foundation Inc under President Wilson. Francis Garvan testified the foundation’s stock funds education and research, with trustees including Dodge, Graw, Ingraham, Hariswood, and Stone. The move prompts Senate讨论 amid ongoing anti war fraud prosecutions and a White House letter directing prompt action.
A Dublin action reports a failed relief attempt at the Four Courts after an explosion derailed the plan. General Trynor claims the outside force could have forced a sack but chose surrender to spare further casualties. provisions mention a possible early collapse of provincial resistance and retreat from scattered barracks as troops consolidate.
Bremen dispatch reports that after two weeks of talks between U S Shipping Interests and North German Lloyd, formal contracts are near completion awaiting New York approval. The Leviathan would fly the U S flag and likely be in service next spring.
Joe Maroni, active Fifth District Democratic club member, set up a fireworks stand opposite Park, despite landlord opposition and city officials visit. He obtained permits from Common Council and Fire Department, faced pressure from Park Candy Co. and threats from landlord, sheriff, and police. He vowed to continue selling on Monday, asserting citizen rights.
Reporters describe a severe storm battering a New York City amusement area on a Saturday afternoon. Lightning and heavy rain forced beachgoers and park visitors to seek shelter as crowds fled toward remaining structures and trolley traffic stalled.
A garbled list of fraternal and civic groups announces upcoming meetings and hall venues including Venice Athjovic Club at 146 Hurd Avenue Bridgeport Council Ir Ul Al My 281 State Street Pioneer Lodge Sons of St George St George’s Hall Biratvora Avenue Sipma Jota Phi Sc Paula Epistle church 1059 Broad Street Loyalty Lodge 651 State Street and other groups.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various lodge and organizational phrases, with unclear names and addresses. No coherent events or individuals emerge beyond scattered group titles and numbers, making a definitive summary impossible from the readable text.
New York New Haven and Hartford railroad hired about 270 men at various terminals in the last 24 hours to take the places of striking shopmen. The line reported that 6,159 shopmen were employed before the strike began and noted that most workers were on strike yesterday.
Elmer H Havens, former president of Locomobile, says W Durant is negotiating to buy the Locomobile plant in Bridgeport. If completed, about 2 million dollars may be paid for the company with four main buildings and several smaller shops near Seaside Park. Durant Motors Inc plans to continue high grade cars, following Durant’s earlier leadership at General Motors.
Fireworks and celebrations tonight in Milford Pequot area honor Independence Day. Yacht club events, sailing races, canoe contests, and a Perrin's orchestra dance are listed with Commodore Frederick Ludington in charge and a fireworks display from two instructors. The program includes yacht races at 10 and 10:30, canoe events, power boat races at 2 PM, and a grand dance in the evening.
Fragmentary report outlines a Norwalk police sergeant's suspension amid rumors of misconduct tied to Gibson Valentisk. Investigation details are unclear, with mentions of council trial, potential impeachment, and questions about city control.
Washington July conference details reveal that Katmai eruption of 1912 may have saved climate, with Dr. Hubert Grisgs describing how volcanoes contribute essential life gases. Katmai’s fallout reshaped science and led to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a potential national monument. In Danbury, Robert Buckingham, 24, is arrested for auto theft linked to a Milford Beach garage theft.
Fairfield prepares a July Fourth gathering on the green with Arthur Guy Empey, noted soldier, instructor and author, invited by the local Dennate Burr chapter. The event aims to observe the holiday with traditional festivities and addresses.
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