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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
1
Citizens in mass meeting adopted a resolution declaring councilors who voted to oust the town manager have forfeited their confidence and flouted the will of the people. The action calls on those councilors to resign, while affirming the manager's job security for the next month.
In Stratford a mass meeting urged a referendum against seven town councillors who voted to discharge Town Manager R H Hunter. The group aims to trigger a 10 percent referendum, canvassing to collect names within days, and vows legal action to replace dissenting councilmen if they do not resign.
Norwalk city politics brush aside inquiry after the resignation of Detective Sergeant Thomas Hunt. Police Commissioner Samuel J. Keelar presented the resignation to the City Council and it was accepted with minimal discussion. The brief session fueled talk that opponents of Chief William Pennington lost influence, while the state police abstained from commenting on a possible confession from George Mindello.
Pope Pius during an audience with Cardinal OConnell of Boston says all American cardinals will be present at the next papal conclave. The statement was issued from Rome on February 2 -1 by the Associated Press. The note confirms ongoing participation of US church leaders in Vatican affairs.
Superintendent Samuel J. Slawson denies resigning after reports in Chicago papers. He telegraphed from Chicago that the resignation by letter is false and that nothing official has been done by the board. The Telegram notes the February 14 letter to each board member and a prior executive session vote not to rerelect Slawson, with continued coverage on Page 5.
President told a joint session that government operation of merchant ships is impossible and urged direct and indirect subsidies for private operators. Congress moved to fast track legislation with joint hearings planned in Senate commerce and House merchant Marine committees.
The Dail ratified Patrick J. Hogan as Minister of Agriculture after a 24 to in favor vote. Arthur Griffith opened the session with a brief ministerial statement and asked for ratification of ministerial appointments. Joseph Mes truth faced challenge over his role as Minister of the provisional government, but the appointment was approved.
Olaf Christianson faced perjury accusations as he was arraigned in City Court after multiple arrests for violating liquor laws. He was held for trial in the Grand Jury court under a $2,000 bond with an additional $600 bond on appeal from a 60 day jail sentence and a $200 fine. William Kaniengky, of 188 Railroad Avenue, was fined $200 for punishing the state liquor laws during his City Court appearance.
A provisional agreement between the Allied Reparations Commission and the German government sets annual payments of 720 million gold marks in cash and 1,450 million gold marks in kind. The plan was announced today in Berlin.
Crowds in London cheer as Princess Mary passes to the altar to wed Wiscount Lagcolles. The ceremony at Westminster Abbey unites England with a union viewed as a national dream fulfilled, symbolizing loyalty to the crown and a return to postwar ceremony splendor. Labor leaders and wives attend as guests. Inside, Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary greet the couple surrounded by royal family members.
Washington February 25 Thomas W W Martin president of the Alabama Power Co pledged hydro electric power development to industrialize a region about 800 miles in diameter centered on Muscle Shoals Alabama if Congress accepts the companys offer to purchase and develop the government owned plants at the Shoals He said studies show power markets within 404 miles and applications already filed indicate demand for Muscle Shoals power to serve the public under federal and state regulation with emergency relay systems extending service further as needed.
At a Police Board meeting Commissioner Thomas J. Pardy challenged a reported Mayfred Atwater conference with Philo Calhoun and William H. Ryan. He denounced a supposed gentleman's agreement on publicity and warned against political influence guiding board decisions.
Dawe in charge of Bridgeport industry drive met to organize committees including finance publicity entertainment and factory building and site groups. They slated early real estate and professional meetings to boost local industry with aims to fill factory space and attract renters while notifying Chamber of Commerce and local firms.
TOHTO Feb 28 Associated Press report says the universal suffrage bill, introduced by the opposition, was defeated by 248 to 147. The final demonstration failed to attend due to a snow storm and cold wave that interfered with plans.
A prisoner in Tombs prison issues a statement denying swindle of society women, claiming nearly $1,000,000 was not misappropriated. He contrasts an earlier confession by Murphy, stating women knew funds were for stock speculation. He asserts he provided money to many and that estates could cover losses, giving details of individual accusers and amounts.
The 1922 23 tax rate set at 27.3 mills with a 3.3 mill special tax for the needy, totaling 30.3 mills, reflecting over one million dollars in departmental cuts. Health payroll reductions faced protests by Health Board president Zepp and an added 10,000 for clerks and title searches in the City Attorney’s office.
In February this murder case the tale centers on statements by Mrs. John Rinp about the six suspects. Police, led by Sergeant Nariman Cline, scrutinize her account as detectives verify every detail. A second witness remains unnamed awaiting further corroboration before the case proceeds.
At a late hearing before the Ordinances Committee, Wilson charged the Health Board with trying to seize control of school dental clinics from the Board of Education. Attorney Zepp outlined the 1917 statute vesting dental authority in education, while parochial concerns and local votes were discussed. the session proceeded toward further testimony as observers watched the transfer debate unfold.
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