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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

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British Forces Move On Belleek Amid Irish Deadlock

British forces advance toward Belleek as Enniskillen endures refugee crowds, while Irish leader De Valera remains the pivotal figure in talks. Negotiators report hopeful mood yet concede uncertainty over De Valera’s stance, with three British reconquest schemes discussed for Ireland’s return to control.

de Valera London Sone 7 Eamonn de Valera Coronta Winston Clarchill Laming Worthington-Evrans Arthur Griffth Brian O'Higging Hugh Kennedy Ireland Be Valera British War Office Enniskillen Clare Tipperary Donegal

Reed becomes ill during campaign speech in Carothersville

United States Senator James A. Reed grew suddenly ill while delivering a campaign address in Carothersville Missouri tonight. He was barely able to speak and was moved to a local hotel for care as the second day of his Democratic Senate nomination campaign proceeded.

Carothersville United States James A. Reed United States Senate Reed

Ward Indictment on Charge of Murdering Peters Expected Today

White Plains June 7 Indictment of Walter S Ward for first degree murder was seen as almost certain as Grand Jury evidence promise a sensational case. New fingerprints from Ward home items may connect Peters slaying on May 16. Witness questions linger regarding Mrs Ward and potential grand jury testimony.

Ward Peters White Plains N. Y Walter S Ward Clarence Peters Petera Mrs. Ward Troopers Green

Emenegger Succeeds Smith In Third District

Fred Emenegger, president of the Third District Republican club, was unanimously endorsed to succeed Howard F. Smith, who has been missing amid a police search for embezzlement charges. Oscar J. Smith alleged mayoral favoritism and district graft, defending Smith while urging unity and strength for the party. the meeting included accusations and calls to reinforce the Republican club.

Fred F. Emenegger Republican Executive Committee Howard F. Smith Oscar J. Smith Hillside Lod Fred Atwater Alfrey Street Smith Republican Party Republican Club Democratic Club

Paris bankers face collapse of reparations loan hope

Paris June 7. France rejects any indemnity cut, dashing hopes for a reparations loan backed by world financiers led by J P Morgan. Politically, Poincare fears overthrows if Germany relief is offered, while Tardieu and socialist elements threaten to topple the government. Morgan signals no loan without strict terms.

Paris Joan J. P. Morgan France Europa Europe Germany London Poincare Andre Tardieu Tardieu Tardien Thes | Morgan

Henning orders examination of Chaplin's mother

Assistant Secretary of Labor Henning orders health officials in San Francisco to examine Mrs. Hannah Chaplin to decide if she may return to England. Lawyers say her condition has improved since her 1930 admission for treatment but an order to depart now could cause a relapse.

Washington Feddera San Francisco Hannah Chaplin Charlie Chaplin England Henning Chaplin

Bridgeport Factories Increase Working Forces

The weekly survey shows 31 Bridgeport factories employing 15,049 workers at end May, up 2.7 percent from May 1931 and 59.4 percent of normal payroll. Manhours rise faster than employment. estimated total hours would reach about 98,372 with a full week. Continued notes on gains and seasonal effects.

Manufacturers’ Association Manufacturers’ ‘Association

Narrow Escape When Boat Overturns at Pembroke Street Slip

John Porter and William Mounsey were trapped beneath a overturned motor boat after a collision near the Oyster Company slip at Pembroke Street. Club members pulled them free after cries were heard, and Porter was revived after about thirty minutes in the water.

John Porter William Mounsey Marorly Alice Vis Oyster Company Pembroke Street Pequonnock Yarn Club Yacht Club Farter

Yachts Lost in Fine Fire at White's Shipyard

A large blaze at White's shipyard in Southampton destroyed yachts valued over 1 million dollars. The ships belonged to prominent individuals and the fire burned throughout the day, causing extensive losses.

White Southampton

Gotton Exchange Convicted of Bucketing Orders

New York June 7 The American Cotton Exchange was convicted by a Supreme Court jury of bucketing orders. Jurors deliberated one hour. Sentencing set for tomorrow. Directors indicted include Randolph Rose Sr G W Pratt A T Jennings Martin Goulko Gawlu L Patton Raymond Palmer. Patton and Jennings charged with inducing bucketing by a 390 bale contract on October 13 1918.

New York American Cotton Exchange Supreme Court Martus Exchange Randolph Rose G. W. Pratt A. T. Jennings Martin Goulko Gawlu L. Patton Raymond Palmer Exchange Today Patton Jennings

Ethel Barrymore Undergoes Sinus Operation

Philadelphia June 7 Ethel Barrymore actress is recovering from sinusitis surgery. Lionel Barrymore says the operation was done several days ago in Philadelphia where she visited daughter Ethel Barrymore Colt a nun in a local convent. He adds she is not in danger and expects to return home soon.

Philadelphia Ethel Barrymore Lionel Miss Barrymore Ethel Barrymore Colt Whit Barry

Norwalk Man Appeals Telephone Rates To High Court

Norwalk resident B A Gallaher appeals a Public Utilities Commission ruling on Southern New England Telephone rates. The case, urged as unjust and discriminatory between city and outlying districts, goes to Civil Superior Court in Bridgeport before Judge Isaac Wolfe. Gallaher, who has not paid his bill for nearly two years, argues state rate setting is not inspected or approved as in other states, seeking a court decision on reasonableness for all similarly situated customers.

Norwalk E. B. Gallaher New England Public Utilities Commission Civil Superior Court Bridgeport Isaac Wolfe Wiliam VF. Tammany Norjwalls Ho Test Board Public Gallaher East Norwalk Gallag Connecticut Southern New England Telephone Co Commission

Union Leaders Alone Talk Strike Say Rail Presidents

Six Chicago railroad presidents released a joint statement denying any strike plans by workers while warning that union leaders influence public threats. They claim wages remain above 1917 purchasing power and emphasize workers will protect their jobs and homes amid anticipated wage reductions.

Chicago Rails Way Chicago United States Railrad Labor Board Ocala B. M. Jewell Railroad Shop Board Jewell Labor Board Sfilar Carmen

Father Surrenders After Son Accused in Assault

Libertino Mantone, 52, of 141 North Washington, walked into police holdouts and asked officers to arrest him instead of his son Anthony, claiming guilt for the assault on Aldo Rivistuse. Rivistuse, 117 North Washington, suffered a head injury and possible facial fracture. Florence Mantone and Rivistuse’s wife supported the charge. The elder Mantone posted 500 bond as witnesses insisted otherwise.

Libertino Mantene North Washington Avenue Anthony Mentone Anthony Mantone Aldo Rivertuse Mantone Mia Rivituse Miss Mantone

Five Youths Charged in Virilli Cellar Burglary

Police report a wine cellar raid at Dominick Virilli's home 749 Pembroke Street yesterday after 2 am. Five youths fled the scene leaving five gallons short. Edward Fitzgerald Lester Paterson James McMahon and George Murphy were detained. Statutory burglary charges were filed and bonds set at $100 each.

Dominick Virilli Pembroke Street Virill Virilli Edward Fitzgerald Hough Avenue Lester Paterson Berkshirevenue James McMahon Nichols Street George Murphy East Malin Street

Fireman Killed in Pennsylvania Express Wreck

York Pa June 7 The north bound Washington Gulf express from Baltimore left the rails at Brilliarts three miles south of York The fireman was killed another crewman fatally hurt and several others injured The locomotive and three cars left the track the engine turning over No serious injuries reported as cause of the accident pending determination

York Pennsylvania Railrouad Baltimore Brillharts Here Brilliarts Pas Pennsylvania Railroad

Woman physician found hanging in New Jersey home

Burlington N J June 7 Dr Helen McNichol Inglish formerly a Philadelphia physician was found dead today hanging by a bathrobe girdle in the attic of Mrs John Groom a friend She belonged to a Seaside Park New Jersey family and had recently been discharged from a sanitarium where she was treated for nervous disorders She was 38 years old.

Burlington Helen McNichol Inglish Philadelphia John , Groom Elish Seaside Park N. J

Burns May Head School Board in Webster Vacancy

Webster vacancy to be filled at Monday night meeting with Owen Burns expected to become president succeeding resignee William R. Webster. Dr. Alfred C. Fones likely elected vice president. Dr. Edward F. McGovern secretary. Architects and plans for four grammar schools bond issue $344,006 to be discussed. Construction teams named for each new school to ease congestion.

Owen Burns William R. Webster Dr. Slawson Altthough Burns Alfred C. Fones Edward F. McGovern Common Council Sylvan Avenue School Howard Spee Mary E. Cutting Omega School Howard S. Challenger Whittier William McLaughlin Lynn W. Wilson New South Avenue School

Strike ballots mailed to 400000 shopmen

In Cincinnati on June 7 three stake ballots were ordered dispatched to the 460000 railway shop men nationwide. The item notes the mailing of ballots and references continued coverage on page seventeen.

Cincinnati

Woman In Crisis On Bridgeport Bound Trolley

An unidentified woman attempted suicide by Lysol on a Fairfield to Bridgeport street car. She bought three ounces of Lysol at Handell's drug-store, collapsed on the car near Ash Creek, was taken to St. Vincent's hospital, and her motive remains unknown. A possible name is Etkart, but details are not confirmed.

Bridgeport Fairfield St. Vincent Hospital Fairfield-Bridgeport St. Vincent’s Hospital Handell John Clark Ash Creek Brewster Street Ernest Robinson

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