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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

Page

2

Milford Police Board May Not Oppose Sunday Dancing

Milford faces a public hearing on June 13 in Hartford over John J Bennett Walnut Beach seeking a dancing pavilion permit for Oak Grove daily including Sunday. The Milford Police Board has not yet decided but may follow resident sentiment. objections are uncertain as officials weigh Sunday dancing amid new board members.

Milford Hartford Walnut Beach State Capitol John J. Bennett Oak Grove Bennett Wainatang Board of Police Commissioners Police Board Wee Iot Ag

Favor Admission of Chinese for Labor in Hawaii

Congressional delegate Henry A. Baldwin urged the Senate immigration committee to back the llingham resolution allowing a five year suspension of immigration laws to ease Hawaii labor shortages. He argued it would permit Chinese immigration under restrictions and curb Japanese economic and political influence in the islands, noting Japanese born in Hawaii retain nationality. Senator Johnson countered that no treaty could change that, stressing Japanese identity regardless of assimilation.

Washington Henry A. Baldwin Hewali Senate Immigration Committee Baldwin Hawaii Johnson California

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport and Nearby Lodges

Local fraternal groups and youth organizations gather tonight across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Listings include Elks, Knights of Pythias, Masonic bodies, IOOF, Bridgeport Radio Club, Boy Scouts, Building Trades Council, Rebekah lodge, Royal Neighbors, Shepherds of Bethlehem, and other lodges with meeting sites on Broad Street Elm Street State Street and nearby avenues.

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks State Street Cigcola Roma Noble Avenue Columbus Boys Club Fembroke Unecas Council Bridgeport Lodge Knights of Pythias Main Street Temple Lodge Masonic Temple Broad Street Muensterberg Lodge Bridgeport Radio Club East Side Jane and Kossuth Streets Boy Scouts of America St Parish Hall Fairfield and Park Avenues Building Trades Council Elm Stream Blenda Lodge Cannon Street Progressive Circle Brotherhood] of America Charity Rebekah Lodge Broda Street Violet Camp Royal Neighbors of America Morning Star Lodge Order of Shepherds of Bethlehem Newfield Main Golden

American Women To Be Presented To King Today

London June 7 The first Buckingham Palace court function of the season will feature twenty one American women and girls presented to King George and Queen Mary by Mrs George Harvey wife of the American ambassador Tomorrow evening marks the return of pre war pomp at such gatherings with about 450 diplomatic and official presentations in addition to the debutantes who will enter society this season

London Associated Press George Queen Mary George Harvey Buckingham Palace

Stratford Records Five Law Firms Hired For Town Work

Stratford moves toward town manager system as a bulletin credits Hunter for lowering the 84.8 mill tax rate while noting legal costs rise. It lists five law firms on the payroll including Merritt Canfield and Pullman & Comier, with debates over the town attorney’s pay and duties.

Stratford. Jime Council Manager Jens’ Committee State Supreme Court H. LeRoy Lewis John Smith Hunter Stratford Citizens’ Committee Atorneys Storey, Thorndike, Palmer & Dodge Ropes, Gray Boyden, & Perkins Boston Merritt & Canfield Edward F. Nicholson Pullman & Comier Nicholson John Wilcoxson Wilcoxson Department of Finance Nx Sie Merritt Willam Flun Threx Smiffen Sammuis Davis Minerva Ta Norwalk Fairfield County Republican Women's Ciation Voters and Taxpayers’ Club Washington School William Anthony Anthony

Flying Sea Lion Becomes A Pacific Fleet Aviator

Washington June 7 A flying sea lion has become a naval aviator adopted as the mascot of Pacific fleet air squadrons. The creature rode aboard a seaplane near Coronado Islands and remained aboard for hours before being given quarters near the hangars. Sir Toby Highbilter, an Army air service mascot, is also reported to have been found at Bolling Field with 18 hours flying time.

Washington T Jain Munchausen Kawa Bureau of Aeronautics Navy Department Pacific Fleet Coronado Islands California Army Air Service Boiling Field Sir Toby Highbilter Toby Hira

Hoover Defends Coal Price Pact in Senate Reply

Secretary Hoover defended the administration’s coal price pact as a nonbinding effort to set fair prices and halt price rises. He said the plan aimed to prevent a repeat of the 1920 price panic, noting it has halted or reduced prices in some districts while acknowledging it has not legal force and may raise concerns of price fixing.

Hoover Senate Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover Walsh Massachusetts Publc Borah Education and Labor Committee Department of Labor Department of Commerce

Ward Indictment Expected Today Amid Court Delays

Ward Cunningham remains jailed as the grand jury convenes with witnesses including James J Cunningham. His attorney Maurice McCarthy seeks habeas corpus relief, claiming Cunningham offered to aid the prosecution against blackmailers tied to Ward and his father. The district attorney refuses to name witnesses or disclose if Ward’s bank records are subpoenaed while the grand jury may review Ward Baking and Ward home program logs from the ten days before the shooting.

Ward Cunningham James J. Cunnningham Maurice McCarthy Witnsses Ward Dent

Daugherty Refuses to Resign Over Million Offer

Attorney General Daugherty told reporters there was never a time he would have accepted thirty cents for the office but would not take a million dollars for it. He discussed President Harding, official detail, and reports about resignation.

Washington Genera Daugherty Harding

Baby Boy Born to Dr Margulis at St Vincent's Hospital

Pr and Mrs A Z Margulis of 1842 Barnum Avenue welcomed a baby boy born yesterday morning at St Vincent's Hospital. Both mother and son are doing nicely and receiving congratulations.

A’ ZB. Margulis Barnum Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital Dong Nicely

Business Boom Shown by Deeds Filed in May

Deeds including transfers mortgages and quit claims filed with the Town Clerk in May show a 121 increase from May 1921. Last month 1 218 deeds were recorded, mirroring a rising business trend. Assistant Town Clerk Otto K Edalman notes larger deed volumes signal improved business and forecasts further increases this month. More conditional bills of sale are being registered.

Otto K. Edalman

Woman Attempts Suicide Case In New Brunswick Ward

A roughly 25 year old woman wearing neat clothing attempted suicide in New Brunswick New Jersey. The Bureau of Investigation identified the patient as Mrs Bell Beccles and telegrams were sent to verify her identity. Police questions met with silence as a young woman lingered about the scene.

Bureau of Investigation Bell Beccles New Brunswick N. J

Sergeant Lillian to Be Interred With Military Honors

The body of Mrs. Alexander F. Moore known as Lilian Russell will be taken from her home to Allegheny Cemetery for a private 1:30 PM service. A firing squad will honor her with military rites. officers of the American Legion and One Hundred Seventh Field Artillery will attend.

Lillian 107Th Artillery Iften Pittsburgh United States Alexander F. Moore Lilian Russell iAflegheny Cemetery Edward S. Travers Moore San Francisco Press Club Harding William Sproul

Pepsodent Promises Fight Film on Teeth and Stains

Dental science identifies a film on teeth as the cause of discoloration decay and tartar. Two film combatants are in a new toothpaste named Pepsodent, proven by tests and adopted by people across forty nations. It also increases saliva starch digestion.

New Tooth Film Removal Promises Brighter Teeth

The ad explains plaque film on teeth fertilizes acids, and urges daily use of a 10 Day Tube to remove film. It promotes cleaner, whiter teeth and an alkaline mouth after use, inviting readers to try for ten days and observe results in a mirror. Cut out the coupon to remember.

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