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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1922
Page
11
Mercury at 90 sets a sweltering mood as Bridgeport residents seek relief by the sea. Beachgoers flock to Pleasure Beach where bathing beauty displays and seaside games draw crowds. A hot June day records high temperatures with locals cooling off at the shore and watching baseball along the beaches.
Mia Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, condemned Hoover's proposed coal price cap as unfair profit enabled by miners and operators. He argued war-time price supports were higher and that current margins exceed reasonable limits, while noting reduced wages and increased costs. Lewis met with Philip Murray and UMW officials to discuss potential federal intervention if a strike occurs.
In New York, June 11, John L. Joseph Brida of West Cheshire died from injuries after a runaway wagon crashed into a cigar store window in the shopping district. Warren Worth of East Waterbury was severely cut and bruised, thrown onto the pavement, and later hospitalized with fatal injuries to a woman shopper who died hours after the accident.
Tacson Arizona June 11 Fres Wedge a former prize fighter and Harvard student plans to move to Tucson to study film and establish a physical culture school. He aims to return to Harvard with profits to cover finances and publication of his life story.
Berlin dispatch recounts Countess Klemmichel memoirs based on Count Fredericker notes. It details the czar Nicholas II’s push to assume command in 1914, Empress and Fredericksz opposition, and the pressure leading to mobilization and abdication. Fredericksz recalls coercing the czar to sign mobilization papers amid court and military doubts.
Westport schools announce commencement on June 21 with Staples High School exams through Friday. Ceremony at Saugatuck Congregational Church on Sisty Street. thirteen graduates. Speakers include Rev George G Match of Greens Farms Church. Junior high closing exercises June 23. last day June 28. Track meet with Centre and Franklin at Bedf ord. Graduation nominees listed by department. Flag Day observed June 14 with field days and National Flag round medals. Also notes on local appointments and summer moves.
Stratford Town Council meets on Monday for a likely heated session. Residents report alleged discrimination and rising legal costs as topics to be discussed amid anticipated protests and numerous projects on the agenda.
A plan approved by the Swedish Telegraph administration and the Abo Chamber of Commerce will enable Baltic Sea ships to maintain constant contact with Stockholm and Turku offices and homes. The service, reported to Secretary Hoover via the regular Finnish line from Helsingfors, aims for continuous radiophone communication between Sweden and Finland.
George Driscoll aged 4 inches of 433 Stratford Avenue and another boy were injured when a car struck them while playing near a curb. Driscoll received a fractured right ankle and was treated by Dr. AL Bo Margulis at the Emergency unit before being taken home. Police and local residents described a dangerous play area near Haran Terrace where a jagged object caused cuts.
Belford June 72 A.B. Roser of Eimatre Sem Haver backed a car off a fifteen foot embankment on Hel Hill road after attempting to turn the vehicle. He suffered lacerations and bruises. authorities reported abusive language at the scene. Roser claimed he had been drinking before the accident and was later released on $100 bond on charges of operating under the influence.
Washington reports farm price levels for all farm products at given averages up about 1 percent above 1913, with prices rising steadily this year. Government observers predict continued farm price gains will boost rural buying power and push heavy farm purchases as markets tighten. Cotton consumption worldwide grows, the U S supplying most of it, promising Southern prosperity while farm input costs drop and freight rates fall since January.
Washington June 11 Ail existing restrictions and orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission which interfere with the establishment of the 10 Dex centre Read to say by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The commission's notice signified all railroads in the United States had indicated their intention to comply with its decision ordering the general reduction. Owing to the immense amount of work required to prepare the new and longer Schedules the commission withdrew the issuance publication requirements and said the schedules could be made effective after three days posting any filing with the commission. It also frees the road from practically every restriction which might have delayed the preparation of few schedules.
A 1922 Market Bureau summary notes mixed local vegetable demand with stronger lateweek momentum for certain items, rising beet and onion supplies, and price declines for southern tomatoes and potatoes. Western fruits and vegetables appear in abundant receipt with varying quotations. poultry dairy and meat prices are listed alongside hay and grain costs under the Bridgeport Telegraph dispatch.
Volume of business for the week ended June shows debits totaling 1.638 billion across 165 clearing centers, about 22 percent higher than the prior week’s 7.516 billion. Increased activity attributed to more business days and heavier stock exchange transactions, with New York contributing the major share of the gain.
An auto driven by Péter Madeling of 115 Ock Street skidded on Lexington Avenue at Harral yesterday afternoon and hit a car driven by Frank Langley of 1614 Meinstress. Mrs Langley fainted from shock. her companions Mrs McNalley and Mrs Larson of 130 Main Street were slightly injured. Madeling was placed under arrest on a charge of driving a 42 automobile without operator's defense.
Stratford June 11 The Stratford Medical Liberty league will gather Tuesday night in the Town hall Retr C H Relmecs secretary of the State Medical Liberty league will address the meeting.
Market outlook stays uncertain as stock momentum may resume midweek. Analysts note abundant money supports optimism and expect higher bonds. Wheat supply and steel merger reports affect confidence, while banks cut deposits and shift funds to securities.
Industrial improvements persist with easing money rates and steady labor conditions. Wheat prospects brighten in the Northwest with a large yield projected, while cotton prospects weaken due to floods and boll weevil. Rail and steel activity rise as building contracts hit record levels, though coal strikes linger and wage debates trigger labor protests.
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