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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1922

Page

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Republican Senators Strike Tariff and Bonus Compromise

Washington June 16 A Republican Senate compromise seeks to give the tariff bill priority before the soldiers bonus measure with the bonus to be considered after the tariff passage. Leaders like Lodge and McCumber spearhead the plan, with American Legion reps consulted. Democrats contemplate proposing immediate bonus action if the plan stalls.

Deal Legion Washington Repubican Senate Republian Lodge Massachusetts St Wart American Legion Republians Harding McCumber Flamance Gommnidea TMOG Covinc Hm Republican McCurmber

Treaty candidates carry election in Dublin district

Dublin reports show peaceful voting with 69 percent turnout among registrants. Rory O Connor led a raid at National University polling, seizing 21 documents and tally sheets, while pro treaty candidates MacNeill Hayes and Stockley won seats. Anti treaty figures faced defeats amid a broader Dublin city county calm.

Treaty Dublin Associated Press Ireland Rory O’connor Republican Army National University Re Yovers Oni Eamon de Valera de Valera Rory O'Connor Scotland Acla Rory, O'Connor John MacNeill Dublin University Michell Hayes Dall Eireann Cabine Elec Tis Hich Jean MacNeill Dail Bireann Micheel Hayes Dail Stockley Prifessor McGinnis Ade English Conway Univerase

Chinese Leaders Discuss Armistice Front on Manchurian Front

In Tientsin on June 16 Associated Press reports that commanders of the opposing Chili and Fengtein armies have boarded a British warship at Hinwanging to discuss final terms of an armistice, according to Faounptu dispatches.

Tientsin China Associated Press Hinwanging Faounptu

City Council May Abolish Sewer and Paving Board

City officials consider abolishing the Paving and Sewer commission under 1921 act provisions. With $100,000 on hand, the council may reassign street and sewer work directly to the Common Council or Streets and Sidewalks committee, aiming to speed up projects.

SEWER Pang Board John A. Cornett Common Council Ralph T. Beers Paving and Sewer Commission Dhary Alkermen Clifford B. Wilson

Prohibition Raid Misidentifies Woman in Still Case

Prohibition agents wrongfully identified Mrs Annie Skopp as involved in operating an illicit still during a raid at 769 Island Brook avenue last week. The search was conducted with no warrant from Commissioner Lavery, who confirms Mrs Skopp was not involved and that the raid misidentified her.

Annie Skopp Island/ Brook Avenue Skopp Prohibition Battle Island Brook Avenue Skepp United Stites Lavery Montaquor Skonp Edward Doolan Janes J. Fowler Sorgi Joan McGovern Police Department

Seymour Driver Killed in Rock Ledge Truck Crash

Seymour resident Michael J. Maguru died from severe skull fractures and internal injuries after his Links Company truck veered off the Shelton road near Pine Rock station. Found semi conscious by Nelson Gould, Maguru was rushed to Griffin Hospital in Derby where he died en route or shortly after arrival. the accident occurred late tonight as a truck overturned and the driver was ejected.

Shelton Michael J. Maguru Slate Street New Maven Seymour Young Griffin Hospital Mojor Magura Links Company New Haven Pine Rock Station Stephen V. Palmer Maguar Nelson Gould Gould Derby Mogura

Charges against servant girl in clothing theft case

J Levine of 283 Beechwood avenue reported seeing Anna Zahornacky of 72 Reilly street walking on Parfield avenue. He recalled she disappeared May 29, the day his wife missed many clothes. He followed her to Fo Mee headquarters and police were summoned. She was arrested and held for trial on theft charges.

Parfield Avenue J. Levine Beechwood Avenue Anna Zahornacky Reilly Street Fly Home Gil Fairfield Avenue Fo- Mee

Man Dislocates Ankle After Fall on Grand Street

Thomas Reilly of 34 Fulton Street slipped on Grand Street near North Washington Avenue and dislocated his right ankle. He was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital by Dr. A. B. Margulls.

Thomas Reilly Fulton Street Grand Street Washington Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital A. B. Margulls

Stratford Town Council recalls election set in July recall vote

Stratford voters will choose six council members in a recall election scheduled for July 26 in all town districts following Judge Wolfe’s order. The recall targets Robert Turney Vito Benedict Richard Stanton Ralph Sherwood Walter Keating and Angels Tomlinson. The town may levy about half a mill to cover election costs, with booths to be prepared by the town manager.

Stratford Isaac Wolfe Superior Court Supreme Court Strattera Wolfe Robert B. Turney Vito Benedict Richard Stanton Sith Ralph B. Sherwood Walter 5. Keating Angels Tomlinson Hubbell Tt la

Bankers Reach Agreement on Mexican Debt

New York June 1 A plan to activate the external debt of Mexico the railways debt and certain internal debts held largely outside the country was agreed upon today by the international bankers of Mexico and Adolfo De La Huerta finance minister subject to approval by President Obregon. The agreement covers securities over 9000000 in face value with arrears and about 200000 in interest. Cash payments on current debt would begin after January 2 1928 from a special fund from oil export taxes and railway receipts. All cash payments on back interest are to be waived. Overdue coupons will be remitted with the trustee and the coupons redeemed without interest over two periods, effectively canceling part of the back interest. The railways are to be returned to private management promptly and the government will endorse debt not yet guaranteed by the state.

New York Mexico Adolfo de la Huerta Republic Obregon WII

Railroad Wage Cut Affects 325000 More Employees

The Railroad Labor Board orders wage reductions for clerks signal men and stationary firemen by 2 to 6 cents per hour affecting about 1.2 million workers including station employees. Telegraphers wage action to be decided next.

Treasury ruling allows liquor on federal ships in transatlantic service

Washington June 16 The Treasury issues regulations permitting sale of liquor on Shipping Board vessels outside the three mile limit. The ruling defines in transit liquor as prohibited and imposes seizure and penalties for transporting intoxicants through American territory. The guidance cites prior court decisions and suggests future AG opinion on liquor aboard American ships.

Treasury Washington P. A. Wise Prohibition Unit Adolphus Busch St. Louis Brower Harding Wayne Wheeler Pew Wise Sewers Mebacker Daced Feb Daugherty United States Supreme' Court Grogan Myr Wiso Whloh Foreign Passengerines Supreme Court Shipping Board Prohibition

Milford Firemen hail marriage of their chief

Milford firefighters celebrated the marriage of Chief Lewis S. Stows to Miss Barbara Scrivons with a townwide display. The ceremony occurred weeks earlier in New York City. after news spread, a boisterous parade and reception followed at Fort Trumbull Beach with speeches, a carving, and a firemen’s chorus in front of the couple’s home.

Milford Lane Lewis S. Stows Barbera Scrivons Aeveral St. Patrick’s Cathedra New York City Father Fadden Uninowr

Yale Athletics Befuddled and Mishandled Declares Class of 1915

New York June 16 Yale athletics are described as befuddled and mishandled needing complete remoulding of control finance and coaching. A Voluntary Committee report chaired by George S Trever says it reflects many Yale men views and attacks Professor Mendell head of the Board of Control.

George Trever New York Yale George S. Trever Board of Control Mapy Clarence W. Mendell Mendel Mendell Harvard

Vissell Sentenced to 19 Years for Mrs Dorn Killing

Philadelphia report states J Vissell, a former stage girl Mrs Bessie May Dorn of Norwalk was shot at a local lodging house in April. He received a 19 year and one month sentence after testimony that he threatened her with a revolver over money taken from his clothes by Dorn.

Philadelphia Jeane B Basry J. Vissall Cégrées Murger Bessie May Dorn Norwalk

Waterbury American Manager Dies at 75

Charles Henry Beach, longtime business manager of the Waterbury American for 28 years, died today at age 75. He leaves his wife and a son, Henry, of Dallas, Texas. The obituary notes his long service to the paper and his prominence in Waterbury.

Waterbury American Tantellon Henry Beach Henry Dallas Tex

Rail wage cuts raise postwar plea for shared burden

Chicago June 16 The United States Railroad Labor Board orders further wage reductions totaling 35 million dollars starting July 4 affecting about 1.2 million workers. Clerks lose 3 cents hourly, signal men 5, and firemen 2. most hit segments face cuts though telephone operators face a 45 dollar monthly floor, and some groups escape. The ruling argues workers must help readjust living costs while maintaining rail service, with a dissenter criticizing any cut.

Chicago Associated Press United States Railroad Tocday Arthur QO. Wharton Albert Philips Lavor W.le McMenimen

Ward pleads not guilty to 10 murder charges

White Plains New York. Walter S. Ward, son of Balver’s president, is jailed as his arraignment before Justice Morsehauser on an indictment for a string of murders. The defense seeks an early trial. prosecution says October at soonest. Ward’s father, George Ward, is sought as a grand jury witness in a blackmail plot connected to the Peters killing.

White Plains Tung Aniel Nag Supreme Court Aha al Eau Morsehauser Arst Depres Manudern Clarence Peters Catlor Walter S. Ward Balver Wenchester County Ward Morschauser Weeks Tompkins Tule Ho Asia Morsehal Omds of Justice George 9. Ward Ward Baking Co Peters Pennsylvania Justico Mergobanser

Stratford Avenue White Way Appeal Proceeds Delayed

Stratford Avenue White Way Committee mails over 300 letters urging property owners and merchants to back a city funded project. Samuel Wellin, chair, says a public hearing in City Hall Monday night will consider a roughly 90000 dollar cost while merchants need not bear expenses. The plan aims to improve Stratford avenue with a White Way benefiting merchants and the broader community.

Common Council Wollin Stratford Avenue Samuel Wellin Wellin

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