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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1922

Page

2

Horvath Debt Settlement Proceeds Face Court Review

Debtors creditors and attorneys clash over a proposed 1 5 percent settlement in Horvath’s bankruptcy case. Judge Keogh may allow amendments as creditors in a fuel of opposition seek to block acceptance despite most creditors favoring the plan. Letters from Steamship lines and Fidelity promise reimbursement to victims. assets include a $1,310 store balance and $1,009 in trust.

Pankreptey Joan Keogh Niet West End Horvath Bankrughen AAS Financa T Titficrii Sim Inte Banaruptcy Anany Supreme Court Bert J. Merritt Hoivati Brod Badesch Brory Keogh Bar Vath Holland-American Steamship Line Fidelity and Casualty Company Stauashet Merritt Addion

Populace Thwarts Police Search for Rathenau Slayers

Berlin reports indicate widespread public aid to two Mecklenburg men in the Rathenau murder case. Herman Fischer and Erwin Kern were cornered by hundreds of police but locals misled investigators with false tips. Posters with suspects’ photos were torn down in many areas amid lingering hostility between Munich and Berlin.

Karl B. von Wiegand Berlin Dr. Rathnau Meckenburg Mecklenburg Herman Fischer Erwin Kern Dr. Rathenau Munich Maximilian Harden Baxaria Germany Dr. Rathenaa Price S.te Ich

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad Promises Sleep Relief

An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a cure for nervous disorders, insomnia, exhaustion, and stomach issues. It frames the product as a remedy to ease fatigue and promote rest.

Horsford

Hearing Begins on Powder Plant Sale

Washington July 12 The special war frauds land jury opened its probe into the sale of the UM Tricke powder plant as District Attorney Peyton Cordon led sessions presenting evidence and arranging depositions. He has spent the week taking depositions in the case.

Executives Refuse To Meet Shopmen In Rail Strike Stand

A letter from executives led by BF Bush of the Museo Paenic and Winford Cole of the shyile in famous states their lack of authority to bind carriers. They refuse to attend a conference with striking employees and doubt carriers will promptly respond to any United States Labor Board summons, citing a defiant strike and court orders under the Transportation Act of 1920.

Tun Great Weatery Railwes Pettwrare Hludson BF. Bush Museo Paenic Winford BR. Cole Pnd St. Lows Jena J. Loree Reard Messrs Husk Cole Loree Teleton United States Alway Labor Board CilaLon Proyer United States Railroad Tabor Board Transportation Act United States Railroad Labor Board Transportaion Lalor Board United States Labor Board

Gompers Criticizes Law and Order Plea in Washington

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, denounces President Harding’s law and order proclamation. He argues peaceful dispute resolution via lawful methods is essential, condemning armed railroad guards and government overreach as a threat to workers and civil liberties.

Washington Harding Samuel Sompert Te American Federation of Labor Cope al- Gammerg Barrow Lriiles Godag Olepalia Lwameuves

Oil workers wage and hours study outlines six day weeks

A Department of Labor bulletin No. 297 analyzes wages hours and earnings in the petroleum industry. It reports at wells 20 percent worked six days weekly while 74 percent did not specify seven days. Pipelines show 6 percent six days and 34 percent seven. refineries 77 percent six days and 29 percent seven. Full time hours per week and earnings per hour are given for each occupation.

Washington Department of Tabor

Hartford Pastor Secures Probation Release for Young Prisoner

July 12 Hartford a pastor from Congregation Betz Israel obtained probation for one year for a young man indicted on a string of robberies in June 1916. The case followed a bail jump and prior Connecticut prison sentence. meanwhile township affairs and shore-line land deals occupied Pars commissioners. A Seattle woman, Miss Muria Westcott, was granted the first license as chief engineer on a sea-going tug. Violence disrupted a strike-related march. one guard wounded and 14 others beaten as rioters cheered. Missouri Kansas Texas railroad appealed for state troop protection at Denison amid riots.

Philadelphia Curion Quarter Sessions Betz Israel Hartford Cann Ste Werner Bel Connecticut Muria Westcott Seattle Lou Me Missouri Ksangas Texas Railroad Gav. Pur M. Neff Texas Denison

Railroad Foreman Home Stoned by Buffalo Mob

A railroad man on Gardensville was attacked by a mob early today, their rocks and debris smashing windows and doors. The home of George Gibbans, a foreman in south Ogden Street, was also stoned. Police reported no arrests and the attackers fled.

Buffalo Bupimalg Andrew Moctet Gardensville Here Pennesylvan George Gibbans Celigh

Trains Suspended After Texas Mob Assault on Guards

Early today a mob in Texas assaulted railroad guards near Cincinnati, prompting authorities to suspend ten trains. Reports say 12 men were injured and four guards sworn in as deputies. railroad officials ordered immediate removal of trains from Cincinnati amid updated notices.

Cincinnati Dentsun

Democratic Association of Bridgeport Formed

The Bridgeport Democratic group debates district chairmen rules and an executive board of 12, with the town chairman selected by the city convention. Proposals on succession, resignations, and definitions of party loyalty dominate discussions, while enrollment and anti Cornell sentiment shape the meeting.

Party For Cha Man E.cy Tewy Highton Ue = executive board Wats Edward Seely Thomas Lovely Ornel Chitord Viger Liat Memperg Gaving Alwate Democratic Party Keote Arkeil Tia Ang Agegention

Southport Appoints Switzer as Liquor Analyzer

Luin FB Switser a druggist and chemist of Southport has been appointed analyzer of all liquor seized by the town authorities. He will test alcohol content using an apparatus called Ebuilomeer and must record findings with care, influencing the outcome of cases against accused bootleggers.

Southport Luin FB Switser

Two Rescued From Wrecked Hydroplane Over Atlantic City

In Atlantic City on July 12 two people were rescued from a wrecked hydroplane before it sank. Kity Dayton helped Marl Beers and his sister-in-law, Mrs Anna Linsen, escape as the craft went down near the city center. Beers later piloted the plane’s rescue and both survivors were uninjured. John Kennelly of Park Street announces the engagement of his daughter Charlotte Agnes to James Gerard Hoche.

Atlantic City Kity Dayton Marl Beers Union i 3 Inna Linsen Beers Emon Seumen Grand Lodge Anne Darton John Kennelly Pirkstreet Charlotte Agnes James Gerard Hoche

McCumber bonus bill faces pivotal Senate vote

Washington reports that President Harding will be compelled to sign the McCumber soldier bonus bill or face no further legislation this session. Senate leaders say passage is inevitable, while Curtis and other foes press for a money source. The President demands a tax funded plan before any bonus becomes law, with a veto threat if the measure lacks financing.

Washington Harding Senate Curtis Smith-McNary Curis Forge Warson Nule

Paris duel slaying judge upholds six year term

The Superior Seine court sentenced Maures The Terror to six years for killing Charlie the Assassin in a duel. The case highlights Paris underworld codes and public debate over elite privilege in punishment.

Paris Uharhe Loulu Charlie Louta Finarde Vie Parc Des Toyale Maurie

New England Fire Chiefs Elect Local Official as Leader

Boston July 12 Fire department heads from New England cities convened to form the New England Association of Fire Chiefs. John P. Doyle of Wenham was elected president, with John C. Mayan of Hartford and J Hurley named vice presidents along with Leeasucer Warn and others. The board includes H D Weeks of Providence and Peter B Walsh of Boston, among former chiefs.

Boston New England New England Association John P. Doyle Lngey Fisive John C. Mayan Hertford Seem J. Hurley Halvek Tary Leeasucer Warn Watertown Inclu John ¢. Tutor Cor RG D. B. John] Son

Giant airship work in Philadelphia hints at R-1 flight

Readable fragments describe a giant dirigible under construction at Philadelphia Navy Yard. The ZR-1 class airship, 25 segmented duralumin rings and seventy miles of wire, is to be the first U S ship of its type built here. Expected near April to fly from Lakehurst, with 70 feet keel length and 85 ton lift, it promises world range capability and advancement over earlier designs.

Acecraft Philadelphia Malis Bey Iea England Lakelars XII Avril Wester- ‘Oli Amd ‘Ng Naval F Arcraft Hell Lakehurst Andayp Pnt Navy Et Ss Boro Ow Olivers

Community notices and club events listed for Foresters’ hall and nearby streets

Local groups including Howe Wr and Wanen’s Re ps announce a regular meeting this afternoon at 290 o'clock at Foresters’ Hall 1087 Tong Street. Ladies Aid Society hosts a supper at Ruth Smith’s house across from the church. Yaatin Sewing Circle holds its annual meeting at Mrs Johanny Heath’s home Carrie Street. Junior piano pupils of Miss Teresi Mercantonio plan an all-day gathering. attendees include Mandel Imela Mandel Florence Bho Mercantonia Lomse Levine and others. An engagement announcement for Gladys Weiley of Hancock Avenue and Vie Sealin of Hayles Avenue is noted with a wedding plate at St Peters Church.

Howe Wanen Foresters Tong Street Yaatin Sewing Circle Johanny Ieath Carrie Stratfor Vogay Teresi Mercantonio William

Five Autoists Killed at Railroad Crossing in Greenville

Five people were killed when a passing train struck vehicles at a Greenville railroad crossing before noon today. A wife and two children of John Schultz were among the injured. the crash occurred as engines on the Bessemer line approached the crossing.

Grepsville Conaife Uwo Bessemer Sehulls Orence Sehult John Hamu John Sehultz Greenville Hos

Geddes Highlights Anglo American Friendship Across Atlantic

London July 12 Sir Auckland Geddes British Ambassador to the United States told a pilgrims society dinner that America remains mindful of European issues. He said US development is as significant a problem for America as European issues are for Europe and urged continued Anglo American cooperation and shared progress.

London Sir Auckland Geddes United States Pilgrims’ Society America United Europe Sir Auckland Harve Harvey

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