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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1922

Page

2

Butler Demands Lafollette Wear His True Colors

Atlantic City June 16 Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University replies to Senator Lafollette after his Cincinnati speech urging a constitutional amendment to overturn Supreme Court decisions. Butler defends judicial review and warns against dismantling the American system of government, noting Congress often acts against public will.

Atlantic City Lafollette Nicholas Murray Butler Columia University Wisconsin American Federation of Lawer Cincinnati United States Supreme Court New Jersey State Bar Association Butter America Chas Butler Pds Congress Jaye

Bridgeport Encampment and Local Lodges Listing

A compact street and lodge listing details locations in Bridgeport Canton Parkely Broad Street Fairfield Avenue and nearby lodges including iSchiller lodge Humbolé Stamm U O R M and M affiliations at multiple addresses. No events or actions are described beyond contact or meeting point notes.

Bridgeport State Street Canton Parkely Broad Street iSchiller Lodge L. O BR Fairfield Avenue Stamm

Opinion Divided Over King's Return to Leadership

The article reports mixed Republican views on John T King reentering leadership of Bridgeport politics. Town Chairman Robinson signals general but not universal support while several factions voice dissent. Debate centers on whether King's return would aid fall tickets or leave the party divided, with multiple factions awaiting a get-together event.

Lez ' Tt Robinson Mr King Js Committtee Millanong de Voters Jeanne King Republican Party Bridgeper Cliford B. Wilson John T. Ring Deine

Yale Athletic Control Calls for Broad Reform at Yale

A reader argues for restructuring Yale athletics through a capable director, competent coaches, an efficient business manager, and broader graduate cooperation. The piece criticizes spending, lack of access for non-varsity athletes, and suggests expanding the program committee to support more students financially while maintaining accountability.

Fac Wir Freakiten Athletics Yale

Mendell Scoffs at Committee Report at Yale Athletics

Professor Clarence W. Mendell, chairman of the Yale Board of Athletic Control, dismissed a Voluntary Committee report from Yale Athletics as unworthy. He criticized the committee’s voluntary framework and questioned its authority and relevance to campus sports oversight. The June 1 incident is noted as a public challenge to the report’s findings.

New Haven Clarence W. Mendell Yale Board of Athletic Control Con Yalun Athletics” Reasows

Rev Allen Avery Clark Dies in Stepney Rectory

Rev Allen Avery Clark, pastor of Stepney Methodist Church, died of blood poisoning at the parsonage after a three week illness. He served four years at Stepney, previously from Long Island, and was a Mason from New Hartford. He leaves a daughter Mrs Robin Gridin of Granby, wife, brother Rev Daniel Clark, and sister Mary B Gannon of Brooklyn. Funeral 3:30 Sunday at Stepney church. burial in Simsbury Monday.

Allen Methodist Chme Stepney Par Long Hill Avery Clark Clark Stepney Church Long Island Masonic Lodge New Hartford Robdn Gridin Granby Daniel Clark Cniamina East Haven Mathndist Church Slater Mary B. Gannon Brooklyn William H.idd New York East Conference Simsbury Edgar Clark Daniels Farms First Selectan B. & Beach Sac and Selectman L. N. Whitney Hubeel Stratford Citixents Nichols Avenue Midhow Long Hil Fire Apuss

Cost of living shows rise of two tenths per cent

Washington June 15 The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.2 percent increase in average family food costs from April 15 to May 15. Price gains occurred in several items including vegetables and bread, while declines appeared in onions and milk. Cities shown lower include New York Boston and New Haven with decreases around one percent.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Jin Boston Charleston Fall River iNew Haven Bridgeport New York Spring Sett

Yale Athletics Board Receives No Comment on Report

Coach Yad Jones says he does not know George and Trevor, leaders of the committee that issued the report and is unfamiliar with its personnel. He asserts no interference by any committee and that he has been in complete charge of Yale gridiron activities.

Jsary Crité Yale Corporation Yale Board of Athletic Control Yad Jones George & Trevor Comralter Prersonnel Brhlecie Geidiron Caber Board Thor Lilke- Wisk Papsta Libor

Powder Gun Fails to Ignite as Sluggers Police Move In

In Philadelphia on June 16 Patrick Kane was crossing from Camden with a keg marked gun powder. A match lit the sign and authorities found 10 gallons of hootch inside. Kane and two alleged partners were arrested.

Philadelphia Patrick Kane Delaware Camden Prohibition Sloviks

Mother slashes throat over son's long absence

Teonepirited for over a year after her son, a French service veteran, vanished from home Mrs XK TK Keteshemitz mother of six, killed herself with a kitchen knife in Gridgeport. She died at Gridgeport hospital after being found in the kitchen. had been treated for despondency at Galen and St Vincent’s hospitals.

France Xk.t. Keteshemitz Gridgeport Hospital Neek

City Council Moves to Abolish Sewer Commission

The council may abolish the Paying and Sewer Commission amid mayor Atwater’s support. Sewer work will transfer to the city engineer and director of Public Works with swift action on several new sewers, prioritizing East Main Street and Boston Avenue to curb overflowing cesspools. The council authorized 30000 for sewer construction and annual commission appointment duties shift accordingly.

Atwater Paying and Sewer Commission Upper East 1Main Street Boston Avenue Board of Health Common Council Gonn Hotz Ohn Helly Wesley L. Norton Dyigh C. Wheeler David Reuer Henry Clampett Lernard Keati John Reilly

Monarchist Coup Seen in Berlin

Berlin reports a sensational confidential dispatch claims a monarchist coup is planned in Germany. The piece alleges pretexts include military parades and Hindenburg celebrations as cover for preparations, with security forces and defense ministry implicated and warnings of mass executions via a Bartholomew’s agent plot.

Berlin Associated Presa Independent Pie Friehelt von Hindenburg Germaany St. Bartholomew's Ministry of Defense

Prohibition Agents Raid Long Branch Establishment

Sixteen enforcement officers served seven warrants for alleged Volstead Act violations at a Long Branch location. The raid included a dive team and recovered whiskey and jewelry, according to federal authorities.

Long Branch Long Brandiy S.J. Jung Prohibition Enforcement United States Rand Wink

Bill Tilden to Meet Richards in Finals at Hartford

In Dartford on June 14 William Thien, national champion, and Vincent Richards of Yonkers will clash in the finals of the New England tennis tournament at the Hartford golf club. Richards and Bettens of San Francisco win the doubles final, Chapin Jr. of Newark noted among participants.

Dartford

Mayor bans The Red Dance performance in Nancy

The mayor of Nancy forbids staging The Red Dance to avoid disturbances during a march celebration linked to Mata Fal and Espionage activities. The ban coincides with visits by Paris actress Marsha Isoon who is to take part in a parade.

Wancy France Nancy Pas Mata Fal Ife Marsha Isoon

Railroad Labor Board Slashes Wages Amid Contention

The Railroad Labor Board approves new wage cuts drawing sharp dissents. Majority cites need for economic realism and carrier rehabilitation while minority warns reductions threaten living standards. Figures show 325,000 workers impacted with total losses near 186.7 million dollars from wage cuts and staffing cuts.

Weapon bursts in sham battle kill three soldiers

Three soldiers died and General Reece a Colonel and five others were wounded during a Varose manoeuvre when a diamond thrower exploded amid a sham battle. The incident halted drills as authorities investigated the cause and named the wounded and deceased.

Reece Varose

Strike vote to separate unions in Cincinnati rail/steamship lines

In Cincinnati on June 16 the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers Express and Station Employees announced a general strike ballot would be sent. Timothy Henley of the Firemen and Oilers union said a ballot would go out tomorrow night. General committees will decide whether to call a strike vote, with workers bound by the result. No walkout on several railroads due to signed agreements on wage reductions fixed by the Labor board.

Cincinnati Associated Press Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Necks BR. H. Fitzgerald Timothy Henley Firemen and Oilers Union Fitzgerald Mobile & Ohio Chicago Burlington & Quincy Altan Labor Board

President's bill for ship subsidy may be delayed

Washington June 16 Republican leaders will confer again with President Harding on the ship subsidy bill. Indications were they would reiterate that the measure be considered after the December session, while opponents said they would push for a vote if the President insisted. The House merchant marine committee reported the bill, rejecting an anti- subsidy amendment.

Washington Harding Elfenders House Merchant Marine Committee Uakhead Edmonds Benkheid Rexpublicans Republicins Acutlon Greene Hardy Texas

Lillian Russell Lauded by Hopper in Memorial Address

New York figures describe Lillian Russell as embodying loyalty motherhood and spirit in a memorial service at the Hippograme stake. Detachments of marines sailors and soldiers attended, flanking a large portrait as three volleys rang out and a bugler sounded taps.

New York Hildan Ruse Detyoh Hopper Weay Servicr Elit

Distress After Meals Uae Horsford Ad Phosphates

Advertisement claims Invigo rates and refreshes relief for nausea headache and acid stomach after meals. No clear product origin or date provided.

Uae Horsford

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