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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1922

Page

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Greenwich Harbor Yacht Blaze Destroys Boats and Stores

A fire at Greenwich Harbor destroyed five Maher Brothers storage buildings and several yachts and power boats at the Indian Harbor Yacht Club. Estimated loss about $20,000. injuries included a steward struck by a car and a Greenwich resident overcome by smoke. Fire departments from Greenwich and Fort Chester fought flames for over six hours.

Greenwich Sururi Exbomains Indian Harbor “Yacht Club Seig Maher Brothers Coal and ‘Lumber Yard Joan John Hendricks Aliert H. Bohr Rock Ridge Lowerte Wich Uwerta Yvag Ent Fahita Idoyd Hubbard jMaher Brothers Crocker Othem Nicholas H. Monks George Hogan Arthur Lat UN John J., White Wilson Boyden GC. Pratt E. Gary Stone Commodore Crocker Fort Chester Hames

Lillian Russell Still In Critical Condition

Pittsburg June 5 Dr Dever of Philadelphia and Doctors Swope and Schuldeckey to consult tomorrow on Mrs Lillian Russell Moore. The former actress remains in serious condition at home tonight. Her husband Alexander B Moore and the family are at the residence. Suspected earlier danger reversal noted by physicians yesterday.

Pittshorgh Érisiy

Council votes 444000 for school buildings and site

The council approved 444000 for grade school additions and a site for a new East End high school, while blocking creation of an electrical inspector post. Bonds issued to match plans approved May 26, with 41.2 percent interest, redeemable for 30 years. Mayor Atwater urged bond measures to fund schools. political debate noted over inspector appointment and governance shifts.

Z. Everet Cortright Board of Education East End Alfred B. Veness Arthur Brown Hartmett Richter Brown Frank Gallegher Pawng and Sewer Commission Beers Ealing Hogans North End Salem Street North Main Street Thomas Cullinan Boochwoon Park Consumers Service Station Houshang Strattoré Margaret Ford Angus Thorne Isaac B. Williams Wiliams Dupris Grath Edith VII Bilsworth Grant Dietz Capital Avenue Purviser Ano Congress Middie

Trade Board blocks 10 steel mergers in anti trust move

Washington June 3 The Federal Trade Commission charged the proposed merger of Lackawanna Bethlehem and related firms would stifle competition and create a steel monopoly. It directs Bethpage and Lackawanna to show cause July 24 why a permanent injunction should not issue. Senate notified of action following La Follette resolution.

Washington Fasund Federal Trade Commission Lackawanna Bethelhem Inlang Midvale Republic Corma|panies Bethleben Senate Vive Coolidge Singer Gankill la Follette Commission Bhy Genarel Q Commissio Separt Commision Bethethet Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company Republic Iron and Steel Company Intangeted Company

Gypsies Rob Woman With Incantations In Store Theft

Mrs Josephine Vitali was duped by two travelers who pretended to cure her illness with mystical chants in a grocery store. They took $16 after promising wealth, then fled in a car. Police arrested Pavl Warsaw and Margaret Carlo near Stratford and released them on $35 bonds pending city court. Vitali later found the remaining money dropped in the escape handkerchief.

Josephine Vitali

Beck Case Reopened by U S Army Board in Oklahoma

The Beck murder case at Fort Post Field Oklahoma reopened as a board of high Army officers from Washington held an executive session in the federal court room to review all proceedings. Colonel Paul Ward Beck was killed by Jean P Day on April 4. The board will reexamine the affair.

Oklabom City Okla Paul Ward Beck Post Field Jean P. Day Wag Army Washington Federal

Collins Demands Investigation Of Pettigoe Clash

Dublin dispatch reports Irish leader Collins demanding a full inquiry into Pettigoe shelling by British troops. Beggars Bush communique says no Irish regulars fought. seven Irish were killed and several captured. British troops reportedly occupy hillside positions near Donegal. Belfast notes renewed activity and reinforcements as tensions rise.

Collins Pettigoe Dublin Taon Associated Prass Micheel Collins Petticoe Free State Amy Donegal de Valera Colling

Cunningham asked to aid in foiling blackmail plot

White Plains N Y June 3 Grand Jury probe into the Ward Peters shooting pivoted on James J Cunningham a jailed material witness after his attempted bail and on Philadelphia police efforts to clear John Cienzo. Cunningham claimed he was approached to help thwart a blackmail plot and to protect Ward and Rogers. He said two men named Jackson and Rog sought his aid after a May 15 meeting with Peters.

Cunningham White Plains N. Y Tomorow Ward- Peters James J. Cunningham Philadelphia John Cienzo Minnies Liberty Supreme Court Seerer Caronet Fitzgerald Wooks Juntha Seeger Ball Wiscoll Maurits J. McCarthy Wener Capi Peters Cenningham Jackson Rog Budd Rogeau Jack Ward Rogers Hie Notme McCarthy Cunsingham Stamford

Supreme Court Rules Unions Liable Under Sherman Act

The Supreme Court held that labor unions may be sued under the Sherman Antitrust Act for violations arising from interstate commerce distractions during strikes. The Taft-era decision centers on the Coronado coal case, finding the international and district unions liable where funds and actions tied to nationwide strike activity caused damages. The court ruled the unions are subject to federal suits, though specifics of individual officers or local chapters were not held liable for all conduct.

Washington Coronado Supreme Nations Ahely United States District Court of Arkansas Circuit Court of Appeals Arkansa Lojl Eish Racio Denman Coal Company Cuitua Mina Workers of America Arkansas Supreme Court Wnions International Board of the International Union Et Anes I Wag Hieto

U S Court 10 to hear Bridgeport bankruptcy case

In Hartford Judea Edwin G Thoman will hear evidence on the Morris Metal Products Corp financial status to decide if the company should be adjudged bankrupt. Hearing set for 10 o clock with USF Office Attorney Samuel Retch and temporary receiver Robert H Newman handling details at the Aston avenue plant. Creditors oppose adjudication, with lawyers Pullman and Comey.

Com~pany Pullman and Comey Pankrupt Tegwiur

Phillips charged with war fraud surrenders to authorities

Phillips charged with war fraud gave himself up surrendering to a Deputy U S marshal upon arrival from Philadelphia May. He appeared before U S Commissioner Hitt, waived examination, and was released on 28000 bond while grand jury action proceeded. He denied wrongdoing and said his past government dealings were clean.

Tates John Tanwin Ewa Weseteee Flats Ehasemantor Department of Jusiler United States United States Marshw Philadelphia United Sucker Hitt Grand Jury Phillipatonssht

Man Held on Attempted Murder Charge in Broad Street Shooting

Paul Sevegat, 35, fired four revolver shots at Agnes Wilson, 32, in front of the Wilson market at 556 Broad Street shortly after 7:30 PM. Three shots struck the woman. one hit the abdomen, another the right side, and a third near the hip, with her expectedly not gravely wounded. He was arrested ten minutes later and admitted shooting. Police say he claimed a motive connected to alleged affairs and wage disputes with Wilson and her husband.

Paul Sevegat West Avenue Agnes Wilson Wilson Broad Street Ars. Wilson Et Vincent Wilson Market Sehegat Dente Poland Meade Quarters Sebegat Ander St. Wingent’s F. Walsh

Sub S49 Built Here Joins Ranks of Fighting Craft

Sub S49, built at Lake Toro Pedro Boat company in Bridgeport, was turned over to the Navy yesterday and becomes part of Uncle Sam’s fighting forces. The 240 foot submarine was accepted by Lieutenant Commander Morris D. Gilmore, who signed the receipt. Mrs J Ed Austin sponsored the vessel and Charles Hibbard assisted in the proceedings.

Lake Toropedo Boat Company Bridgeport Aavy Department Uncle Sam Lake Morris D. Gilmore

Envoys Charged With Anti Tariff Activity

British ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes and Italian ambassador Beroh Ricci face charges over speeches and propaganda against current tariff policy. French British and Italian consular agents in New York are accused of advocating measures to support protectionist tariffs.

Washington Jude Congress Auckland Geddes Beroh Ricci New York

Major Nicholson Convicted by Court Martial for Prussianism Charge

Major Malcolm Nicholson was found guilty by a Camp Dix court martial of violating Article 96 for writing to President Harding accusing Prussians in the army. He received a dine of io fies promotion behind others. two earlier charges were dismissed. Major Fowler defended the press freedom claim, citing Roosevelt and McKinley era precedents.

Wrightstown N. J Malcolm Wheelers Nicholson Camp Dix Harding Pudlicarion Major Nicholson Syaveward Godfrey R. Fowler Willy Tary Atajor Nicholson Chrillan Ronsevuit Itor Hoosevelt Cuba McKinley Fowler Chorses Rangevelt

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Greenwich Harbor Steward Man Lillian Russell Council U.S. Trade Board Bethlehem Lackawanna Deal Beck U. S. Army Board London Inno Associated Prose Irish Republican Arty Press Association Belfast Associated Press Belleek Magherameny Astla Mena Belfast Telegraph Dhiety Craig Northern Cabinet Stornount Castle Tait U.S. Court Hartford Morris Metal Products Corp Phillips Paul Sebegat Inv’ Sists
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