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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1922

Page

2

Senator Watson Claims Durbin Arrest Framing

In Washington on June 2 Senator Watson, Democrat of Georgia, charged a plan to frame and railroad Andrew T. Durbin of Columbus Ohio, son of William Durbin Democratic State chairman of Ohio, for revealing acts of Attorney General Daugherty and New York attorney Felder. Durbin faced extradition after a reported money charge and a separate check forgery case in Cleveland. Burns of the DOJ said no connection to Watson or Durbin's arrest.

Washington Andrew T. Duro Columbus Ohio William Durbin Daugherty Thomas B. Felder New York Senate Watson Georgia Roung Durbin Presmont Durbin Cleveland Burts Nis J Young Durbin J. M. Young J. Willam J. Burns Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation Tere Ghio Man

Interrogate Stamford Taxicab Drivers in Search

Stamford officials combed taxicab drivers and medical staff after obtaining tips about a man called Charlie Ros. Sheriff Werne and deputies questioned Cunningham for an hour, concluded the Charlie Rogers lead did not match, and awaited Cunningham’s further questioning.

White Plains Associated Press Cunningham New York Wernes

Hungarian Inventor Aims to Simplify Global Press

Berlin June 2 A Hungarian inventor Szabo may perfect an apparatus to transfer printed material over a limited distance without telegraph aid. The system embeds sentences column wide in sending matrices and reproduces corresponding matrices at the receiving end for newspaper printing. Szabo is in dingy poverty and works as a poorhouse assistant in Budapest after demonstrating the device to technicians.

Berlin Szabo Adua Budapest

Nurses suspended for scalding baby patient

In Newark New Jersey two hospital nurses were indefinitely suspended after an official investigation led by Mayor Breidenbach and Corporation Counsel Congleton into the death of two year old Shelbourne Ladd who was scalded in the hospital bathtub. Sara Van Steepburm in charge and student Kathryn Bhampanore were suspended for carelessness while Jennie Aliston and Anna Galligan faced suspensions for withholding information seven days after the incident. Shelbourne’s brother Robert Ladd age 12 had died recently at the hospital from tonsillitis treatment.

Newark N. J Scurity Hospital Breidenbach Corporation Cornel Congleton Shelbourne Ladd Hos Sara van Steepburm Atd Kathryn Bhampanore Jennie Aliston Anna Galligan Robert Ladd Shelbourne

King and Queen Dine at Princess Mary's Chesterfield House

Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles hosted King George II and Queen Caroline at Chesterfield House for a grand dinner. A smooth dance followed with about ten couples. guests wore silk breeches and evening gowns. Flowers included Wish Dean garlands and a large candelabra wedding gift from the King and Queen.

London Princess Mary Viscount Lascelles Chesterfield House Chesterfield Bail Princesa Mary Dean George II Man

New Mexican Wins Hoover Radio Gap Trophy

The American Radio Relay League announced that Louis Fulton of Roswell New Mexico won the silver loving cup donated to Herbert Hoover for the most efficient amateur station in the United States in 192k. Fulton’s station has been heard in all states except Maine, with reports reaching Hawaii, and a unanimous vote by directors of the league awarded him the prize after evaluating more than forty submitted stations.

Hartford American Radio Relay League Herbert Hoover Commeres Louis Fulton Roswell N. M United States Falcons New Mexico Maing Hawaii Ananimousa Veto Lerzuc

Students Plan Scholarship Fund

A Bridgeport school committee discusses a student-formed scholarship fund funded by weekly five cent contributions from February 1992, detailing committee composition, fund rules, and goals to aid financially needy students to attend college. The plan aims to gain Board approval and relies on student support rather than donations.

Ciaga Eductation Milton T. Vreeland Vreeland Board of Education Cam Sehoor Rey Beneft Bridgeport Bridgepor

McCormick Resigns as President of Harvest Co

Chicago June 3 Harold F McCormick realigned as head of International Harvester Co. He declined re election and named Alexander Loses as successor who was unanimously elected. An executive committee of five from the board was created with McCormick as chairman. He said the changes had been in contemplation for over a year and will allow more time for company policies and larger questions.

Chicago Harold F McCormick International Harvester Company McCormick Alexander Loses

Wanted man in Poughkeepsie identified in multiple cites

Frank A. Doran, brought to Poughkeepsie on a breach of the peace charge, is suspected to be the wanted Frank Dowling in Waterbury Connecticut and Joseph Ryan in Missouri. Federal agents identified the names and say Doran has prior forgery and burglary sentences. A photograph and fingerprints will be sent to Milton Massachusetts to check a bank break in. Hyannis authorities are checking if the description matches a Milton suspect.

Poughkeepsie Frank A. Doran Frank WW. Dowling Waterbury Conn Joseph Ryan St. Joseph William F. Burns Federal Secret Service Doran Ryan Chicago Daves Beno Bureau of Identification Fort Leavenworth Jaferson City Milton Mass Milton Bank Hyannis Asa

French deputies grant premier free hand on foreign policy

The Chamber of Deputies approved the government’s Genoa position by 244 to , granting Premier Poincare authority to steer foreign policy. The session turned chaotic as Communists pressed Royalists, Vice President Goyon suspended proceedings, and confidence votes favored the government. The premier said Genoa linked closely to German debts to the Allies, hence his refusal to raise the issue there.

Paris Lune Presa Chamber of Deputies Poincare France Pawer Genoa Germany Chassaigne Goyon Seaker Berét Preele: Poinenre M. Herrica Radical Party Thia Peng Mier Géneva

Shantung Pact Ratified by Japan and China

Washington June 4 A general press dispatch notes that Japan and China exchanged ratifications at Peking completing the Shantung pact. The treaty provides for Japanese evacuation of Shantung conditioned on Chinese actions including mobilization of rail guards and forces to ensure security and compliance with provisions at the Washington conference.

Washington Peking Ching Ino Cably China Japan Shantung Japer Grifia Uarda

Modern bungalows lure coeds away on campus hill

An annual farewell banquet at the University of California reports record marriages and engagements among the class of ’22. The event, led by Miss Olive Pressier, notes many seniors quitting studies for modern bungalow life with electric ranges washing machines and vacuum cleaners as campus life tempts career-minded graduates.

Berkeney Cyl June Yate Universiy California Duplé Admira of & Reasonabie Alr

Reserve Army Flyer to Lose Commission

Washington June 2 The flight of Herbert Z Fahy a reserve army aviator over the Lincoln Memorial during Tuesday's dedication ceremonies will cost him his reserve commission as a second lieutenant in the Army aviation service Secretary Weeks announced cancellation of Fahy's commission would be ordered formally tomorrow on grounds including conduct unbecoming interference with public ceremony and endangering the honor of the United States The War Secretary noted no court martial was needed as the President has authority to terminate reserve commissions

Washington Dune Herbert Z.fahy Lincoln Memorial Tuseday Army Aviation Service Weeks Iay Secretary of War

Democratic Boom in District for Senator Nomination

The article outlines a Democratic push in the 23rd district as Alderman Eugene J. Kelly and Police Commissioner Philo C. Calhoun gain traction for the senatorial nomination. It notes strong local support for Kelly’s "Home at Night" outreach, and mentions other potential contenders including Hugh J. Lavery, George F. Mara, and Harry Silverstone, highlighting their backgrounds and 1920 convention ties.

Port Friends Nly Eugene €. J. Kelly Black Rock I. Philip Slavarsky Algerman Kelly Third District Kelly Lawrence Gallagher Philo ¢. Calhoun Calhoun American Legion Gallagher Buse Lodge Blxs 1 Ao Citc United States Hugh J. Lavery George F Mara Harry Silverstone Lavery Eigen William J. Lavery Mara San Francisco Homer Cummings Silverstone Anex

Angell Outlines Yale Rules at Mid West Yale Meet

President James Rowland Angell spoke in Detroit to the Mid Western Yale Association, praising Yale’s revised entrance requirements. He noted 229 freshmen from 309 high schools across the United States, funded largely by alumni scholarships. The Detroit Yale Alumni Association pledged a $500 annual scholarship based on general acceptability.

Detroit Yale University Yale James Rowland Angell Yale Association Sons of Sid Alleghenies Angell Gaid Tag Union Yale Alumni Association

Amalgamated Shoe Workers of America Formed in Boston

Boston representatives at a convention named the Amalgamated Shoe Workers of America as the proposed new organization with the constitution to be discussed the next day.

Shoe Workers IN New Organization Boston Cosen Amalgamated Shoe Workers of America

Col Benjamin Alvord Named Assistant Adjutant General

Washington June 4 Colonel Benjamin Alvord is appointed Assistant Adjutant General succeeding General James B. Kerr who is retiring after 40 years in service. The promotion comes as part of a broader reorganizing of the adjutant general’s department, with details issued by the War Department.

Washington Senimin Alvery Prange Jeeretany Wouks Shewring James B. Kerr

Insurance Broker's Will Written In Verse

Frederick F. Castle, an Newark insurance broker, dies last month. Probate today admits his will, written in verse, bequeathing to his wife house and other assets with a poetic line about the limited rest. The quirky document names his spouse and notes the settlement of his earthly goods.

Newark Frederick F. Castle Castle

Norwalk Budget Debates Split Over School Funding

Norwalk board confronts largest city budget in history with a plan to tax for school costs. Debate centers on whether to fund school expenses via general levy after court orders and a 1921 charter requirement. Tax bills would itemize school versus other city items.

Norwalk Norwalk Board of Estimate and Taxation Tooster Swartz Ciy Issac Wolfe Board of Estimate

Navy Balloon Alone Not Yet Landed In Race Preview

Chicago June 2 Associated Press reports indications last night that an Army Navy and Independent balloon will represent the United States in the International balloon races in Switzerland. The Navy balloon piloted by Lieutenant W. W. Raed was the only one of thirteen contestants that started in the national race from Milwaukee still unaccounted for tonight and is believed to be somewhere over the Great Takes region. Of the 13 balloons, 12 were competing for the right to be selected among the three to represent the United States in the International races, and ten of the winners are believed to have landed today.

Chicago Associated Press Army Navy Baloon United States Switzerland WW. F. Raed Milwaukee Ues

Officials Baffled By Courtney Gase Struck By Train

Courtney Gase, noted athlete and special agent for the Internal Revenue Bureau, was killed when struck by a train. He had claimed ties with Westport operators and faced rumors about murder as the investigation unfolded. Sheriff Perry pledged thorough inquiry while Worcester Elks arranged honors and a Worcester undertaker prepared the body.

Courtney Westport Perry Cass Gage Wes Internal Revenue Bureau Fairfeld Worcester Todge of Elks Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Bridgeport Geleration of Elks Mplling Scott Worcester Worcester Elks

Meetings Tonight For Fraternal News Changes

Readable fragments indicate meetings listed by Frareeway editor The Telegram at 140 Middle Street for various orders. Involved groups include National Association of Letter Carriers Bridgepart Encampment and Humboldt Stamm with addresses at State Street Fairfield Avenue and other local locations.

Frareeway the Telegram Middle Street Ridgsepart National Association of Letter Carriers J. C State Street Santen Park City T. C Broagatreck Humboldt Stamm Obe Fairfield Avenue

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