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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1922

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Split in Irish Republican Army amid armed revolt in Limerick

Denis O Connell reports in Limerick that the Irish Republican army factions clash as Cmdt Barry gathers forces. Dick Mulcahy and Gerrard O Sullivan oversee loyalist troops, while rebels claim about 60 000 followers and seize barracks. Brennan cites raids by departing British troops, with 1200 British troops still present. Free State government controls civil posts while insurgents mobilize transport and arms.

Brennan Belfast Dublin Denis O'Connell Universal Service Staff Limerick Irish Republican Army Dick Mulcahy Gerrard O. Sullivan Harry Commatuy Barry $S Prates Elemen Dene Pring Cormmmand Michael Brom Tipperey Cork Artis Free State

Four Deaths From Belfast Disorders Reported

Four deaths occurred as Belfast unrest continued with shootings on Hanover Street Perrybill and Stephen Street. Injuries and two additional bomb outrages followed, amid ongoing clashes and a continuation of violence through the day and night.

Belfast Associated Press Hanover Street Perrybill Stephen Street

Italy blocks Fiume as Italy plans new governance

Fiume near total blockade by Commissioner Castelli who orders entrance only to Fiume citizens and disarms residents. Strangers and those with no business are to be expelled. Four Italian deputies met nationalist reps to discuss next steps after the government overthrow. They back discarding the Rapallo treaty but could not name a new head for Fiume. Zamella reportedly seeks flight to Vienna.

Fiume Mar Associated Presa Traifan Castelli Piume Zanelia Castell Rapallo Giumta di Stefan Lancelloti Vassalio Signor Zamella Italy Vienna

Confession Letter in Taylor Murder Case Discarded

Los Angeles police said a confession mailed from Atlantic City in the William Deamond Taylor murder case was discarded as the work of an unsound mind. They noted the handwriting did not match the person alleged to have written it.

Los Angeles Maren William Deamond Taylor Atlantic City

Ford’s Muscle Shoals bid faces long odds and legal blocks

Chairman Kahn told W B Mayo that years would pass to resolve legal entanglements and acceptance of Ford’s proposed nitrate and power project contract for Muscle Shoals, Alabama appeared unlikely due to Alabama Power Co and Air Nitrates Corp contract claims.

Washington Kahn House Pila Committee W. B. Mayo Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Ala Ford Alabama Power Co Air Nitrates Corporation Warrior

Amended Bonus Bill Substituted by Committee

Washington program details a substitute for the bonus bill with a back loan provision replacing cash payments. House and Ways and Means Chairman Fordney announce the measure to be considered after Fordney’s West trip, with debate delayed and votes contingent on further committee action. Presidents Harding stance remains unresolved as lawmakers weigh fiscal impact and veteran benefits.

Washington Martel House Way's and Means Committee Fordnay Harding Ferdney White House Mainetainine Fordsey Tegiserarion Jordney Pordney Fardney

Fleischmann Case Rehearing Postponed In Prohibition Row

The Fleischmann case before an executive hearing in Washington was adjourned to today with counsel denying charges leading to revocation of industrial alcohol permits. Rehearing may finish tomorrow as officials consider further action and suspension of permits.

Washington Vlelschinaian Company Foc News York Haynes Internal Revenue Ulah World Tenfar & Tevision Son Af Poa-Gible Re! Fleischmann Company Priday Y F. Ruiter Pennsylvania

Viscount Grey Undergoes Duodenal Ulcer Operation

Grey operated tonight for a long standing duodenal ulcer at Tondon. He stood the operation well despite being seriously ill.

Fire guts second floor wareroom at French Shop

A fire of undetermined origin damaged the stock and building of the French Shop at 4258 Main Street with an estimated loss of £15,000. Firemen reported flames pouring from the rear as the four story and two story structure burned shortly before midnight. The origin is suspected to be the sailor's workroom on the rear second floor.

Main Street Sailor’s Wecona Roor Maxi Grossman Gaid Saviz Jewelers Fatralman Daniel,Sheehan Stratfield Kelly Tire Department B. Johnson Ile

Debated Death Mystery Of Oxen Ford Man In Warehouse Fire

Conflicting reports swirl around the February 19 death near Windsor Locks and a warehouse fire at Second Street. Police say the body may be that of Lt Edward Sands, while others deny exhumation and offer no conclusive identification. The Windsor Locks case intertwines with a blaze that gutted a storefront, damaged adjacent businesses, and prompted insurers to appraise losses as firefighters battled flames with strong winds and smoke.

Windsor Lorks Edward Sands Los Angeles William Desmond Taylor Myst Fpee Dellove Tan Flollywood Turkher Fin Hat Therm

Wilsons Hand Seen Behind Opposition To Treaties

Washington March 7 A Senate fight over the four power Pacific treaty grows into a full battle as Republicans prepare to force a vote. Senator Borah and allies plan to expose opponents on the floor while Lodge leads the anti pact. The intrigue links ex President Wilson with both sides as discussions widen among lawmakers.

Wilson Borah Senate Cilables Lodge Washington Massachusetts Republicas Ray Idaho Tr. Wilson Justige Addensi Yy Kelloge Minnesot Uniess Senelore Wera Terdy Sterk Demacat Sion Garth Campiles Aire Wdahs Dernard M. Baruch New York Norman Davis Boral League of Nations

Balfour Urges Coalition Endure Change Crisis Speech

London March 7 Sir Arthur Balfour argued for continued coalition rule and the Lloyd George fund directed to education, while criticizing the two party system. He urged unity amid wartime aftermath, signaling potential but unclear influence on Conservative commitment to the coalition and pending autumn parliamentary dissolution.

Balfour Lloyd-George Fund Education Board London Associated Preca Arthur J. Balfour David Lagyd George Carlton Club Sty Arthur Hia Avalon Chamberlain Alyans Mare Meet Woulve Cabina Inlonista Free State Lseuea

Health board president attacks school board in clinic funding clash

William Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment, asserts the dental clinic funds approved February 28 by the board stand only until higher powers decide. Both Health and Education boards claim jurisdiction as courts may settle who controls the clinic funding and transfers. The Common Council is said to hold power to dissolve the board by two thirds, with mayoral action pending.

Board of Apportionment William Burnham Presiden Burnham Burnham Board of Education Common Council Narl Tranate Meath Board Jhand Asportion Mene Board Ordnance Atwater Thetleve Board of Apportionment Board of Aldermen Health Department Commo 'Gourell Dental Clinic Comon Council Fones

Grain Elevator Destroyed by Fire on 179th Street

A four story brick grain elevator at 179th Street near Harlem River burned, destroying about 180,000 bushels of grain. Firemen battled the blaze for an hour as land and water units worked from the Second and Third Avenue elevated lines. Fireman Samust Lagonia suffered injuries. several trains were halted temporarily. Estimated damage placed at 300000 dollars. investigators suspect friction in one of the cleats as the start.

179Th Street Harlem River Third Avenue Samust Lagonia France New York Haven Hartford William H. Payny & Son

Bob Martin Knocks Out Reckie Stollard in Second Round

In Wiliamson county Virginia Bob Martin the heavyweight champion scored a decisive second round knockout of Reckie Stollard. The bout, expected to last up to 22 rounds, ended early as Martin delivered a powerful finish.

Bob Martin Reckie Stollard Wiliambon Maren T A. E. Fy Rielle Stollard

Floods Wipe Out Miles of Roads in New England

Heavy floods following rain and high winds caused extensive damage across Connecticut and western Massachusetts. A man named William Silver, 41, of Waterbury Avenue, was killed when struck by a sign while working on the Pol theatre project. He suffered a fractured pelvis and internal injuries and was in critical condition at St. Vincent hospital. Flooding closed roads, iced jams broke up the Connecticut River at Middletown, and ice jams threatened further damage. Police and crews battled to reopen affected areas as rail and streetcar services were disrupted.

Innecticut New Winsland William Silver Waterway Avenue North Atlantic New England Poltheatre Main Congress Street St. Vincent Hospital Dat Might Connecticut Massachusetts Waterville Jas Winsted Middletown Cromwell Mass Boston & Maine

Dawes to Report on Value of Budget Bureau to House

President Harding directs General Dawes to prepare a detailed report for the House appropriations committee on the economy achievements of the budget bureau since its inauguration. The inquiry follows a Byrnes resolution asking for specific savings, appropriations, and amounts, with a binding aim to clarify the overall situation.

Dawes Bureau House Washington Budget Bureau Harding Madden House Appropriations White House Representative Byrnes Tenn House Appropriations Committee

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Taylor Fleischmann Grey Suode Edwards, Sands Boards of Education and Health Dr. Fones
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