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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1922
Page
2
Reports indicate 10 open shops and widespread training orders as state militia guards a Chicago shop riot. Three workers died and three were injured yesterday amid clashes. sympathy walkouts impact maintenance staff across towns including Clinton and DeQoday.
Three brakemen were arraigned today at the Newark Central for refusing to apply air brake hoses amid a strike committee action authorized by Chairman Dowd. The Trainmen’s Brotherhood judge ruled on behalf of the workers against mandatory job duties. Guards patrolled Jersey City Erie shops as a Chinese group briefly entered Schenectady to inspect, then left. Delaware Lackawanna Western locomotives moved to American Tire & Engine for repairs while a vice president said arrangements were made to handle bad order engines.
Reports say Erie shops at Cornell New York armed guards with riot guns amid a strike. Trains from several railroads face movement restrictions as Jersey City and Lackawanna yards see tensions. claims of Asiatic replacements stir controversy while officials deny. The overall strike stalemate persists with little service disruption reported.
A broken wheel on a Philadelphia and Reading freight train caused the derailment of five loaded cars and four empty cars at Reading Dunellen. No injuries were reported, but traffic was delayed for several hours.
Walter Floyd a mechanic with Lael RB and O mulroad section was badly beaten at the B and O roundhouse in Washington tonight while returning to the workers camp from the roundhouse. He was taken to a hospital. Police were summoned but expected no further disorder.
Chicago July 9 Miss Mathilde McCormick boards the Twentieth Century Ltd for New York and is expected to stay with her grandfather John D. Rockefeller for weeks before possibly sailing to Europe. Her father, McCormick, and others deny reports of a marriage plan and legal impediments under Swiss law. Her formal adulthood is expected April. guardianship and consent discussions are noted amid Swiss-nexus rumors.
Readers see reports of labor unrest in Illinois as strikers and guards clash near an Illinois Central railway shop. Officials and union leaders press authorities to withdraw troops after a fatal youth injury and a father wounded in the clash.
Veronica Harries a child of 11 from 899 Colorado Avenue restrained an unintended boar that escaped and nearly caused the drowning of 3 year old Robert Noonan of 15 Exst Broadway Benkhoon. The tale describes Veronica acting to pull the boy from the pond as the tide receded.
Fragmentary report describes Robert Noonan and a companion at a pool where a violent assault and fatality are implied. The text mentions a pondside seizure and a dramatic attempt to assist, with references to a November visit and a reporter noting a narrow obituary-like ending.
The Stratford physician, Dr Howland, reportedly faced a police complaint after an incident at a race, with witnesses claiming he was involved as a spectator turned agitator. He initially said no blows were struck but offered no further comment on the dispute. An ad for Raey's Flavoring Extracts appears alongside.
A newborn infant found near death after extensive mosquito bites, reported in New York. Authorities say the baby’s condition was dire upon discovery, with hospital care underway. a case note indicates severe exposure and concern for survival.
Fraternal groups and veterans organizations host gatherings tonight at numerous addresses including 474 Han Washington Ave and 196 Sun Ave. Lodges such as Pioneer, Saint Georg, Hertha Bertha, and Masonic Temples invite members and the public to degree work and social events.
Baltic premiers discuss neutralization of the Baltic Sea area amid U S offers of six ships to Poland. Moscow backs broader talks with Poland and Lithuania, with a possible meeting at Reval. Neutralization of the Niemen River to aid a Polish access to the sea is considered.
Garvan accuses the Department of Justice of deception under Milleted and van Ween while under Giatan, alleging perjured affidavits and efforts to smear Germany. He contends prior ties, investigation moves, and ownership claims were false, asserting political manipulation during wartime trusteeship and property custody disputes.
Fragmented OCR reports describe ongoing clash between Sun Yat sen era loyalists and Chen chin forces across land and sea near Canton. Claims include explosive engagements, peace negotations, and demands for reinstatement plus apologies, with officers punished for blamed acts in a chaotic battle scene.
An odd narrative fragment describes a harbor, boats tilting across the sound and a hyperbolic exchange with a xenial clerk. It mentions a herring trade and the costly niaao leather, implying a curious, era-specific scene with scattered dialogue and items.
Activities organized by the city aim to train school age children through outdoor games and competitions. A monthly August program led by Supervisor Tabert A. Leckmann, with Miss Madeline Gai-Jahan overseeing girls’ work, includes a doll show, exhibits, and contests to foster physical fitness, discipline, and social welfare in a community playground setting.
United States crops and live stock show improvement with weather favorable in most regions. Northern states report varied conditions amid rainfall and flooding concerns while southern areas note better yields and recovery from earlier stresses.
A chaotic, OCR heavy report describes strikers sending a letter to Erie commuters about a strike and its impact on transportation. It references New York, labor councils, and potential service reductions, with quoted phrases and uncertain names indicating a failed transcription but signaling a broad labor action and anticipated disruption of transit or rail service.
A chaotic Dublin dispatch reports dramatic developments in Ireland with references to Michael Collins and De Valera amid arrests and shootings. Police confront unrest as irregulars and factions clash, a restaurant attack, and a funeral threat loom in a tense national scene.
The Education Board plans a discussion on extending the school year and lengthening terms. Proposals include longer days and a 200 day year, with changes to daily start times and a revised school calendar. Officials note current grades and school year length will inform final decisions.
In Tarrttown X F July 9 Toby D Sneketellas visits the new Community Garden at Pocantico Hills amid 79 degree heat. He wears a plain hat and simple clothing while greeting friends, appearing unconcerned with fashion as he guards what seems to be valuable pins or treasure.
Rev Paul Rader denounces telephonic flirtations as temptation in a broadcast. He calls women prone to talk with any man who speaks over the wire and warns of sin and danger in modern communications. He urges listeners to resist voices beaming through the phone.
Fragmented report from Saturday's news outlines a Berlin mission toward Paris and China, with Michaelis commenting on American views of Germany. He notes difficulties for workers, mentions potential force, and warns Communists could become a danger as tensions rise.
A tornado struck Idakota causing extensive destruction across Heserie and surrounding areas. One person was killed and several injured as buildings and elevators collapsed, with fires and electrical storms reported in nearby towns. Local authorities begin damage assessments in Howard Hughes and Remsen regions while residents seek safety amid ongoing weather dangers.
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