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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1922

Page

5

Lions meet in state convention in New Haven

Delegates from Hartford New Britain Bristol Bridgeport and New Haven attend the first Connecticut district convention of the Lions Club at the Taft hotel New Haven this afternoon after a luncheon of the Bridgeport and New Haven delegations. About 40 Lions from this city are expected. secretary Ernest M. Bailer of Bridgeport and the Connecticut district will act as convention secretary. Plans for the state club elections and committees are announced, with a note on the international convention at Hot Springs Arkansas starting June 12. Charles W Bitzer Bridgeport club president will be the delegate to the international event. After the convention 200 delegates will attend the Yale-Holy Cross baseball game at Yale Field.

Hartford New Britain Bristol Bridgeport New Haven Connecticut Lions Club Taft Hotel Ridgeport New Hoeven Bitzer W. W. Bent J. Dougall Het T. Kearns Willam Wintter G Ziroli Hot Springs Ark Canada Charles W. Bitzer Delewates Fale, Field

Pleads Guilty to Train Wreck Attempt

George Leslie Roswell of Manfred, Cos ter, pleaded guilty in police court after being arrested for attempting to wreck a Boston train by placing ties on the track. He was held for Superior Court in bonds of 1000 dollars, saying he was inspired by a movie train wreck scene.

Willetantic George Leslie Roswell Manfred,Coster Boston Polce Superior Court

Russian Princess Admitted After Entry Denial

Princess Ivan Tschernitschelv of Russia was admitted unconditionally to the United States by Secretary of Labor Davis after overruling New Orleans entry denial. Born in Louisville Kentucky in 1881, she had claimed citizenship and a past as a stowaway and stewardess aboard trans Atlantic liners following upheaval in Russia. Official action on related birth documents was expected within weeks.

Washington Jung Bs Ivan Tschernitschelv Russi United States Secretary of Labor Davis New Orlean Labor Department Busirea Heri Louisville Techeritscnen

Westport Sures Awarded 10 Saugatuck Sewer Contract

Emida Chappa of Saugatuck was the winning bidder for the Charles Street sewer at about $4,000 with B Hastings of Bridgeport as the only competitor. Riverside Avenue sewer completed, Charles Street project expected to start soon. work to finish within a month subject to blast-bed costs.

Westport Emida Chappa Saugatuck Charles Street B. Hastings Bridgeport Chappa Riverside Avenue Thomas A. Groves New York City Weston Madeling C. Millx Brooklyn N. Y Alfred G. Southey Bradley Street Baugatuck River Miss Millé Schoo Amine Gilbertic Sylvan Avermue Clifton Avenue Eiwin L. Hoyt Norwalk Ués John B. Morris Compo Streets Compo Beach Frank B. Dayton Cornar Beach Joseph F. Remliz Imperial Saugatuck Imperial Avenue

Permits Issued for Building Work Totals $39,000

Building permits totaling $39,000 were issued for multiple projects. The notices list addresses and builders including several frame houses and additions, such as 361 Warne Street garage, a three family dwelling on Princeton Street, and a two family dwelling on Simit Avenue. Other entries mention frame houses and cement block structures on St Aldine and Main streets with various owners and builders named.

Folie Aercasalliano Ann Réllay Ton Vanue Warne Street Gisworts Stonet Ram Frinceton Street George Sincsoir Main Grrert Samuel Koupke St Aldine Avenue Sporra Helena Corn Street C. T. Stebbins Mary John Blake Evory Staln Mantucel Artur Street Whitehead Jones

Col Faison Promoted to Brigadier General

Colonel Samson Cano Faison of the United States Infantry was named by President Harding for promotion to brigadier general in the regular army. The nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation. He will succeed Brigadier General William H. Sase, who died June 4.

Washington, Tune Samson Cano Faison United States Infantry Harding Cen Toda T Be Senin Faison Willam H. Sase Lele

Cunard and Anchor Line Touting North Atlantic Service

Cunard and Anchor Line announce a large amount of splendid news tonnage in the North Atlantic Service with excellent staterooms or berths at low June and July rates and return sailings in August September and October. Ships sailing from New York offer homeward passages at reduced fares.

Cunard Mu New York

Olympic Games Set to Be Held in Paris in 1924

Paris, June. The French Olympic Committee with 93 federations represented met this evening and unanimously decided to continue organizing the 1924 Olympic Games. It authorizes its president to declare the decision to the Olympic Committee.

Paris

Former Senator Lippitt Attacked Over Tariff Ties in Senate

Washington June 6 A sharp attack on former Senator Henry F Lippitt Rhode Island cotton goods maker and tariff advocate arose as the Senate debated the tariff bill The clash centered on potential influence with the Finance Committee and Lippitt’s alleged role in shaping rates Aulhurst and Ashurst pressed ethics while Smoot and McCumber defended the committee's actions and amendments Including changes to long staple cotton nails rivets and horse shoe nails with votes split along party lines boldening the tariff debate

Washington Henry F. Linpit Rhode Island Senate Harcison Missippi Watson India Harrison House Sénate Dippitt Aulhurst Arizona Seénosor Ashurst New York World Bor. Lippitt Smoot Utah Repub Lippitt McCumber Mittee Aghurst Walter Roos Tenny Welerem Cit Hale Wadsworth Republican New York Harsa

Last of Fenian dies in Hartford veteran of Civil War

William Murphy born 1841 in Coolavata Ireland died at St Francis hospital in Hartford after long service with Prate Whitney and a Civil War career. He invaded Canada in 1886 as a Fenian and served in Connecticut units from 1861 to 1865. He leaves three sisters.

Hartford Wwilliam Murph Canada St. Francis Hospital Nathaniel Lyton United State Cavalry First Connecticut Cavalry Murphy

Boy's death due to smallpox official's claim

London June 6. The death of Lesis Currier here last night was due to smallpox infections after vaccination, according to Health Officer N. Fennell. The patient developed smallpox days after vaccination and was vaccinated too late to prevent the infection already in his system. No other cases have been found since May 13.

London Lesis Currier N. Fennell

Senator Charges Reserve Board With Propaganda

Senator Heflin of Alabama introduced a resolution asking the Federal Reserve Board if it maintains a publicity bureau and funds for propaganda. he accused the board of using money to attack dissenters. The Banking Committee chair McLean objected, pushing for study and postponement until tomorrow.

Washington Tee Soluilas Federal Reserve Board Senator Heflin Alabama Heflin McLean Connecticut R. Heflin Smoot Mr. Hedin

Chauffeur Brady Burns Face in Gas Explosion

chaotic notes report a gas explosion injuring chauffeur Brady for B. D. Reizen in Southport. details mention burns, treatment, and home repair events. funeral and local property transactions unclear. numerous garbled names and places amid a Sea harbor and estate notices.

Brady Bouthport Bally Passwater Oscar Bigon B. D. Reizen Rose AU Benson Vietin John Karvin Howe Foat Road Blake Jim St. Thomas Southport Th & Dock Greens Faris Dora Bulkiey Herry Sherman Taintay Rose Hill Pyasies Ott Tyrtines Aforis Gporl Dredge Ag Tele Iis Sum

Beloved Thief Sentenced to Bedford New York

Edna FR Wilsey known as Beloved Thief was sentenced to a term in Bedford Reformatory in Bedford New York after violating a court injunction. Judge Alfred Talley imposed eight years, warning she must cease stealing or face stern sanctions as she allegedly took a suitcase and clothing from a pier in Virginia.

Bedford New York Edna FR. Wilsey Alfred Talley Edna Virginia

Gettysburg veterans unveil Barlow statue

Gettysburg PA June 6 veterans of Gen Francis Barlow's command who fought on July 1 1863 unveiled a bronze statue of their commander. The ceremony drew a large crowd of Civil War veterans and New York officials.

Gettysburg Pa. Jae Gettysbang Istorie Francis Barlow New York

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