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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1922

Page

2

British Premier Faces Resignation Threat Over Coalition Split

Reported in Cannes and London, the British prime minister faces pressure from Conservative hardliners to resign over a coalition rift. Austen Chamberlain and Liberal ministers weigh the crisis as Labour and Asquith Liberals gain strength, with potential reshaping of leadership and government after recent elections.

Vonservange Hari Lieyd-George House of “Lords Chamberlain Cannes Austen Chamberlai Raviois Uys Te Ean Labor Party Asquithan Jeithin Parlinseni Chambersain

Irish Free State Ministers Hold Dail In Check

Dublin March 7. Provisional government ministers lock horns with Éamon de Valera over Dáil supremacy as the election timetable and finance policy divide the parties. Observers say the two days of debate strengthen the provisional government while Michael Collins criticizes opponents for lacking constructive ideas amid the push to establish the Free State.

Dublin Brean Dall Eireann Eamon de ‘Valera Dell Arthur Grifidhanin Griffiths Provisional Woversiment Ido Free State Michael Collins Delates Hr Yorks Daily Collins Associated ‘Presa

Confidence man Dr Clark sentenced to state prison

Ralph Roseman alias Doctor Clark arraigned in Superior Court yesterday on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. Judge John J. Kolloke sentenced him to one to two years in state prison. Roseman claimed to be a nurse at the emergency hospital and tried to obtain 18 dollars from Reverend Stephen Sherman of a church by claiming he would aid a theological student with tuberculosis.

Ralph Roseman Weyers John J. Kolloke Roseman Flerk Emereeency Hospital Stephen “St Sherman John's ‘Church

Ten Commands Sufficient, Says Pastor at Episco Church Club

The sermon contends that only the ten commandments define true religion and that dancing, card playing, theatergoing, gambling, and drinking do not. Bishop Irving Johnson urges adherence to core laws, noting moral obedience over ritual excess as Johnson discusses views from Geneva and mentions the Garrick theater.

IrvingsJonneon Episco Haveilly Johnson Genvee Garrick Theater

Garvan Defends Pro Germanism in Dye Scandal

Senate hearing reveals Garvan’s claim that criticism of the American Dye Foundation stems from pro German agitation. He says his role as Alien Property custodian involved licenses and German patents, asserting alleged German influence and a $30 million annual dye market tied to the foundation.

Washington Swaap-j Pranda P. Garvan Senate Indiedual Company Woloh Alestiow Garvays Glion The Chemical Foundation Witoh I United States Garvan Germany Rose Garten Geryhan Founda

Veteran shot by paroled prisoner in Waterbury restaurant

Wilbur Hughes a Brooklyn resident and veteran dies after a sparring incident in a South Riverside Street restaurant. Louis Carrington 88 is captured and charged with murder and carrying concealed weapons. Carrington has a prior record including time in Michigan and Maryland prisons. Hughes was active in amateur sports and served in the war.

Waterbury Wilbur Hughes Brooklyn Eil South Riverside Carrington Hughes Michigan Maryland Ualine Baltimore Sinie

Chicago drug stores ease thirst via fake prescriptions

Washington DC reports inspectors found Chicago drug stores easily filling liquor prescriptions. Gregory, director of criminology, noted investigators identified widespread forgery of doctor blanks and fraudulent prescriptions, revealing high rates of illicit liquor sales through pharmacies.

Washington Mal Chicago Wageras Gregory Ciimols Hayrims Sketerete Ianke Hwa Neon

Grayson’s Dog Team Sets World Record at Derby

Grayson drives his dog team to win the fifth annual dos derby, finishing the 100 mile course in a new world record time of 2 hours 51 minutes. He also wins the Northern dog class for the second year in a row with a time a little over 2 hours, as Jupwy and Dugree-Har croft follow closely in the race.

Manitoba Mat Grayson Marwan Jupwy

Board debates city salaries amid push to cut pay

Aldermen weigh separate cases for salary reductions as leaders argue some posts are overpaid while others are underpaid. City clerk and town clerk defend pay, while about 80 percent of salaries are set by ordinance, limiting grant for broad cuts. Consensus flags cautious, case by case approach.

Board of Aldermen Francis P. Dunigan Clarence E Winton Gui Schasses William J. Laverr Ballet Thomas J. Docherty Actiool Board of Amportionment Salaty Odvnances

Judge Landis’s busiest day of life and service

On March 1 Neneaav Mountain Daidis marked the busiest day of his 17 year tenure as judge. He retired 2% a fete after serving long in offices and signing orders and letters. A swarm of callers, photographers, and officials gathered as he dictated telegraphs and greeted attendees before preparing for his departure.

Judge Landis OGXGO Fede Udeo Basebal Heath Poalay

Prominent actor in Taylor mystery faces arrest

Los Angeles March 1 police predicted arrest of a seventh man in the William Desmond Taylor murder inquiry. Mrs May Rupp told detectives of a plot involving six suspects and a possible bond liquor scheme, tying the singer to threats and possible retaliation to stop her from testifying. Detectives sought to corroborate her statements and review the six men’s records.

Los Angeles Hicy Comdy Sonia Prominence W William Desmond Taylor Motloy Pictus la Tava Bauer Rapp Mes Mayduench Rupp Alig Jolson Aguerling Taylor Uirecatene Federal Spears Lhéir Kim Winn

Indictments mark Wall Street brokerage case

Twelve persons were indicted in a bucket shop investigation led by Attorney Spellacy. Larceny charges involve 16004 pounds linked to brokers Jaider Friedman, George Markelson, and Samuel Milton Small of Friedman Markelson Co. Des Champs says he bought the business plan and alleges padded payrolls and customer duplications. The grand jury voted to present the case in Magistrate Court after adjournment yesterday.

New York Mar Parsons Anerney Panton Tnt Boneh Jaider Friedman Eest Fourth Street Brooklyn George Markelson Riverside Five Samuel Milton Small President Street Friedman, Markelson 4 Co Beaver Street Alphonse Ol. Des Champs Hartford Conn Des Champs Win Toases Torat Tredoge Chan Small Pinesten Des Gnamrs Thonian Apallacy Attornay Blinmane Westerday Simons Spellacy Piisinieva Dow Champs Cvtleds Wally

Navy Fuel Shortage Threatens U S Fleet Operations

The House Appropriations Committee and Navy officials warn fuel cuts could force ships to anchor or idle at dock. Secretaries and leaders discuss options as Congress weighs fuel allocations and potential veteran financing plans amid wartime legacy and budget pressures.

Denby Urges Commissioning of Naval Academy Class

The Navy Department seeks to avert a walkout by alums at Annapolis by pressing for commissioning of the June class. Secretary Denby and Admiral Wilson urge graduating the class on schedule, while Washington supports a longer service term for midshipmen amid congressional debate on admissions and potential reductions. The fate of the 2273 mids remains unsettled as hearings unfold.

Bankruptcies and suspensions hit 20 Broad Street firms

The Shayweaven tram bualery at Waller 2 and brokers at 20 Broad street faced suspensions as customers and creditors were warned of distress. Howell and Wales and Hall and company, both of 20 Broad Street, entered bankruptcy court via involuntary petitions amid failing notes and foreign exchange concerns.

Waller 2 Neamide and Company Broad Street Bachange Howell and Wales Hal, and Company Wiliam J. Howell Reaginad O. Waley Hall and Company

Woman Held After Pistol Duel in Camillus Robbery

Syracuse dispatch reports Mrs. Jennie Bates, 26, captured after a pistol duel with police while her companion John Blake alias John Martin robbed a Camillus store and shot a clerk. Bates led officers to Blake then described their ride and escape attempt before Blake fled. Bates states Blake forced her to drive and brandished a revolver. Police pursue both suspects as details emerge.

Universal Service Syracuse N.Y Jennie Bates Bates John Blake John Martin Royal Camille Blake Jena Mrs. Bates Sala ‘Hart Lear Mtn Mig Mra Pilite Mre Robert George Blake Robert Blake Ars Loj Estatie

Russian Refugees Shot to Death Near Berlin

A report from the Volga district via Garman describes refugees crossing the Dniester into Romania being sent across the frozen river by General Papovich and then shot by the Cheka upon reaching PysMan soil. An exception exists for those who can pay or have diplomatic funds for transport.

Berlin Dniester Russia Rumacia Papovich Garman Volga Romania Friedericch Hartman Sarave

Harding conference sketch outlines naval virus plan

President Harding at a weeklong conference with Papabe itan members of committees is said to have recommended Ser TSP E MARY ES Mel Oklahoms Democrat Stephens Ohin Republican McF BNIesouri Republican. They urged putting the whole virus into the navy and urged older officers to rally. The coming commissioning of the graduating class would be decided by an urn next, while Admiral Wilton pressed Congress to approve an exceptional bridge, noting in a2 year everyone may be holding for the navy.

Denby Congress Madden House Appropriations Committee White House Aeclaa Momrber Weyorn Tme House Nembersiy New York Ms. Fish Harding Ladey Harding Howe Papabeitan Ser Tsp Mary ES Mel Oklahoms Stephens Ohin Bniesouri Wilton

Plan to Complete Vessels in East Washington May

A naval board considers finishing the West Virginia and Washington as capital ships under the naval limitation treaty. The West Virginia at Newport News and Washington at Camden face possible conversion and completion options to save costs, with Colorado retained for completion.

East Washington West Virginia Lexington Saratoga Waida Colorado Venvarstan Hy Meffroy Newpor News Shipping Co New York Shipbuildng Co Camden N. J Batte Camden Yard Camlen Lea Jimilatiog

Treaty on Yap ratified by Senate

The Senate approved the Yap treaty with a 2 vote margin amid clashes over reservations and four power pact implications. Key leaders Senator Ledge and Senator Underwood argued over exclusivity of judgment, while opponents warned re opening negotiations would occur. Several Democratic absences and mixed Republican stances left the vote tight and politically charged.

Ment Ledge Massachusetts Underwood Arivame Renator Pittman Nevada King Utah Senate Democrate Ley Hilar Wilson

Fraternal lodge notices outline meetings and degrees

A long list of fraternal groups in Bridgeport and area announces tonight meetings at Masonic Temple Purity Shrine Stratford Avenue and other halls. It notes special communications for Corinthian and Corinthian lodges and a entered apprentice degree, with invitations to all Masons and a Franks Bartleil from Sons of Veterans. A later item mentions a Franklin Rerlets Camp meeting and a White Shrine ceremonial form at Purity Shrine with a Stratford Avenue gathering.

Bridgeport Todge Elke Stace Sttreet Viccolo Roma Columbus Bay Linea Cornel State Street Lodge Knights of Fythias Main Street Temple Lodge M. Magome Templé Muensterberg Lodgs Blate Slate Lodge Avonue Court Berkshire Independent Order of Foresters Slate Street Hamilton Commandery Knights ‘Templar Masonic Temple White Shrine of Jerusalem Purity Arine Stratford Avenue Stratfield Broad’ Street Great War Veterans of America St. George's Hall Joble Clue Ato Cem Secral Ington Ayerue Jesepas T. B Asaccia Barnum Avenue Franks Bartleil Samp Sons of Veterans Broad Street Third District Democratic Association, Inc Fairfield Avenue Sunset iFge Stratford Bor Seguts of America Paria Park Ang Fair Elias Howe Post Raymond W. Harris Peat Favetan Washington Avenus Corinebian Lodge M. Corinthian Lodge Bridgeport Faclocias Franklin Bertier Omaich Purity Shrine Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Waterbury

Sound Beach Drugstore Burglary Spurs Whiskey Heist

Stamford reports Edward Donovan, Sound Beach village drugstore owner, says burglars looted his shop last night taking whiskey and other alcoholic drinks. He quips he would accept some for prescriptions as many customers are ill and rely on his stock.

Stamford Mar Edward Donovan Sound Beach Iy Place Donavean

City Fire Department Appraised At 1 of 1 2 2 2 0 0

An inventory requested by Mayor Atwater lists the fire department worth at 1 0 2 2 0 0 with 17 buildings and gear totaling 4 0 2 2 9 0. Depreciation applied over five years lowers apparatus value. The official plans inventories for other departments.

Atwater Newt

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