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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1923

Page

2

Hull criticizes Lasker handling of Shipping Board

Washington June 15 Chairman Hull of the Democratic national committee charges waste and extravagance in the Shipping Board liner Leviathan affair. He counters Lasker’s defense by tying contract timings to Payne’s resignation and attributes alleged waste to Democratic officials, citing repairs awarded to Newport News in 1921 and early 1924.

Washington Hull Democratic National Commuies Wip O Shipping Board Levitha Tt Ryan Lasker Hutt Democratie Lasker John Burton Parug Payne Hulls Barton Payne Emergency Fleet Corporation Buineceen Judge Paynesi Judge Paynes Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation P Judge Payne Trac Eurepe Charlies M. Schwab Charles A. Pier J. H. Rossiter Thera

Local Credit Men Awarded Banner for Membership

The national association of Credit Men at its Atlanta convention adopted resolutions opposing abrogation of prohibition laws, supporting international court involvement, and urging reparations terms for Germany. Edward P. Tutue of Boston elected president, succeeding John E. Norvell. The Cincinnati association won the class A banner, with Allanta in class B and Bridgeport, Conn. in class C.

Atlanta Ational Association of Credit Men United States International Court of Justice Germany Federal Reserve Federal Reserve System Edward P. Tutue Boston John E Norvell Huntington W. Va Cinciniinati Association Sanner Contesta Allanta

Bristol Youth Joins Polar Expedition Crew

Captain D. M. MacMillan, Arctic explorer, leaves June 23 for polar regions and adds Donald Mix of Bristol, Connecticut, as expert radio operator to send messages next winter from the Far North, providing a new service to radio fans.

Wascasett XN. H

Denver Railroad Men Call Nationwide Strike Tomorrow

Denver June 15 The strike of railroad shopmen on the Denver and Rio Grande Western system and the Rio Grande Southern was called by union leaders including George F. Mount vice president of the Brotherhood of Railway Car Men George A. Doyle International representative of the machinists organization and H Hammons chairman of the shops crafts executive board of Denver affecting about thirty five thousand nine hundred? workers starting tomorrow at 10 o clock.

Denver Olc Denver & Rio Grande Western Rio Grande Southern George F. Mount Brotherhood of Railway Carmen George A. Doyle The Machinsts’ Organization H. Hammons Shops Crafts Executive Board

Vote Confidence in French Domestic Plan

Paris June 16 Associated Press reports the Chamber of Deputies may vote on confidence in the government policy, a vote expected to pass narrowly. In Pennsylvania Pittsburg, June night, an explosion damaged an oil storage and refinery complex, with a fire driving smoke and causing widespread damage.

Paris Tre Chamber of Deputies Ronfienyce Pittslergs

Pootatuck Yacht Club Opens With Races This Afternoon

The Pootatuck Yacht Club holds an opening regatta and the annual honor cup race this afternoon rain or shine. A four mile cup course circulates the club house with four passes. Events include a canoe race skit race and the cup race. Officials include Honorary Commander BM Weller chairman Donald Damies and starter Exerett Vail. A moonlight dance caps the day with members and guests enjoying receptions and dinners.

Fred Havion Cub Resatia BM. Weller Donald Damies James Mem Taggert Exerett Vail TE. Palmer Gi Gen Flail Blanney Timan Glen Garrison Bet & Fo Fred Vino Leonard Abelleri Louis Weidlech

Ouster of Amherst President Sparks Alumni Drive

Special to the Telegram reports rising unrest at Amherst as trustees debate removal. Alumni gather for a Tuesday meeting while President Meiklejohn plans a Sunday address. factions and leaks swirl as trustees reportedly plan further actions.

Meiklejvhi Kerman Rus Marttinjohy Venus Unger Hawkfiving Tee Orstiniic Medklojoniy Amherst

Meetings Tonight Prompt Fraternal Telegram Notice

Brief notices instruct readers to hotify changes in meeting time or place to the Fraternal Editor at Bridgeport Telegram. It lists various occupations and addresses such as 181 State Street and 176 Nirfletg Avenue, mentioning railroad engineers and stationary engineers.

Bridgeport Telegram Alvean Ridgepore Toyah Orange Rider State Street Killer Dager Too Nirfletg Avenue Dtuniholt Stanzm Avs Patyfeld Railreadt Daveping Coon Bridgeport Lodge JOTO ANTH LUSG Hincks Brothers & Company Main Street

Dr Frederick Stanley Urges Auto Brake Safety on Radio

Bridgeport listeners heard Dr Frederick Stanley speak by radio about automobile brake systems. He warned that many cars lack brakes on all four wheels, noted U.S. vehicles often only have rear brakes, and urged understanding of brake design and maintenance. Stanley, a former Bridgeport Memorial faculty member, outlined the importance of proper braking for road safety.

Newark, Ny J. Bennd Wotl Fred Ne. Bunkey Aigletos Sc Stanley Buroiwe Stankey Stasteys Bridgeport

Coughlin weighs court action over city pay raise

Public Works Director Coughlin may seek court action after Aldermen approved a $501 yearly raise, raising his salary from 3400 to 3901 and prompting Auditor Keating to refuse signing the first installment. City Attorney Cornell advised the raise illegal, while Alderman Lavery defended and Kernmint welcomed nonpayment.

M. Coueh Public Waorke Uolshlin Courtlin Acard Af Ingal Keating Bernard Keating Coughlin John A. Cornell William J. Lavery Goughlin Board of Apportionment Cornell Agr Lavery Louis A. Kernbint Reublicim Caughiin Cyniddressed

Normal School Prom Dances With Local Orchestra

Students at normal school held their annual prom last night with colored partners dancing to a local orchestra. Superintendent Mrs. William E. Smith and teachers acted as chaperones guiding the students through the event. A nationwide reunion gathering included committee members Miss Roth Miller Miss Jacs Clark Miss Gladys Sauer Clyde Bushing James Sharkey and James Thee.

Evensar Sawas William E. Smith Mise Roth Miller Jacs Clark Qgladys Sauer Clyde Bushinghet James Sharkey James Thee

U S Day Director Loosens Medicinal Liquor Rules

Washington June 15 Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced relaxed regulations affecting hospital and druggist supplies. State directors may expedite hospital and drugstore quarterly and yearly allowances and may carry unused quota to the next period. The aim is to boost winter supplies for sickness cases with priority given to hospitals and drugstores.

Washington Haynes

Clerk Position Upgrade Legally Validated for Maron

82 000 granted Misa Marcy A. Maron after her role shifted from chief clerk to second assistant city clerk. The change is ruled legal by Jermeli and her pay increase is upheld.

Misa Marcy A. Maron J €Ermeli

You Can Quickly Limber Up Sore Joints

A townwide ad touts JOINT-EASE as a fast penetrating rub for joint pain. It claims instant absorption, stainless use, and rapid relief for inflamed joints, sore throats, chest colds, humbage, and neuralgia, noting it excels when other remedies fail.

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