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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1922

Page

2

Britain awaits move by premier in coalition puzzle

Britain faces a pivotal moment as Prime Minister weighs byelections that could shift public support for the coalition. Montagu Dy’s replacement seeks a commoner to avoid another re-election battle, while Earl of Yorby’s decline signals further cabinet reshuffles by week’s end.

Tg Wools Coaligion Ling Ainge Montagu Dy Aeek Earl of Yorby India Averelaryshin Amos Bar of Crevtford Wissoun Peel Pelme

Jury to be given in Obenchain case today

Los Angeles authorities report that arguments of counsel are nearly complete in the Madalynne Chenchain murder trial of J Teltoy Kennedy. Indications suggest the jury will retire at noon tomorrow to render a verdict as Asa Keyes nears the end of the final address.

Los Angeles Cal Maren Lewith Madalynne Chenchain J. Teltoy Kennedy Asa Keyes

Weeks Seeks Army Cut to 13000 and Overhead Reduction

St Augustine March 16 Associated Press Secretary Weeks urged the Senate Military Affairs committee to back a reduced army beyond 13000 manpower, arguing a small force cannot guard all posts. He warned Congress to cut overhead in line with any personnel reductions, noting current costs and the need to preserve essential defenses while maintaining posts and improvements.

ST. Augustine Pla Associated Press Weeks Sente United States House Timms Ata

Bethel Health Advisory Letter From Governor on Smallpox Case

Governor Lake endorses state department actions on Bethel smallpox cases and urges more drastic measures in future. Letter notes Dr Locke’s diagnosis and cautions that mild forms may worsen, risking greater fatalities as outbreaks evolve. Baker's AL groves advertisement appears at end.

Maren ii Lettor Bethel Pr. Locke

Remington Armament Works Extends Full Week Schedule

The Remington Armature Inc reports completing department installations for a full forty eight hour week. Over 3,000 workers are now on six day weeks as production expands. Export orders to England and other European markets rise, with North American and South American sales improving. The cutlery dept remains on full production, employing over 80 workers. Bridgeport Casting extends six day week due to March May orders, with brass and iron foundries operating near full capacity and overall production up from 1921. Ashcroft Manufacturing in Mansfield notes improved activity from aggressive marketing campaigns, with plans to open a factory department and hire more staff as orders grow. Tool & Toy Mfg Co plans a new 100 worker addition, erecting a 10 by 356 foot building to house 100 extra girls for assembly, boosting annual output as overseas orders fuel expansion. The Lindstrom firm adds 159 workers, bringing total to about 200, while remaining capacity strains meet rising demand for metal items and toy monkeys. Construction on a cedar timed building proceeds to house new equipment and assembly lines.

Remington Army Remington Arma, Inc England North Western Northern Territories Ite Southern Bridgeport Castings Company Harry B. Houghton Flowpkion Ashieraty Manufacturng Company Af Manning, Maxwell and Moore Iic Graesser Ashcroft Company Hag Paris Meghtahut Vndsirom Tool & Toy Imay Street Pomenace Ol Reaudy New York Germany Tin Company Icas Lindstrom Company

Reed Renews Attack on Pacts in Senate Debate

Senator Reed ridiculed the Four Power pact as a sham and argued the naval treaty would force the United States to scrap costly ships while Britain and Japan shed fewer vessels. He charged perfidy in hidden figures and warned the public would learn the truth only with official disclosures. Senate leaders offered no reply, pushing toward a March 24 vote while two main issues linger over reservations and Pacific conference participation.

Reed Tid Japan Great Britain Missouri United States Janan Britain Reed Pyneta Ehip Dir Cotal Great Rain Read Senaioe Reed Lees Washington Versailles Bento Feed Foreign Relationa Committee outEday Republic Senate

Rewards Offered in Brunen Case Attention Grows

Authorities pursue Brunen case amid reports of a suspected assault and defection. Ward is alleged to have pressed Brunen for advice on evading domestic trouble as investigations expand in Burton county. Affected relatives Hazel and Ward appear in unconfirmed notes with Palmyre linked names. Postal inspectors have been in the county for days examining connections.

Brunen Ward Wisinen Hyboken Haxel Mia Palmyre Ning Mies Rivrvvnge Nalin Burtington Creng

Woman Denies Wounds Result Of Death By Own Action Pact

Viola Gravatt denied that she attempted a death by own action pact as Welfare man testified. Police declared Mrs. Gravatt near her residence last Monday and that Mr. Weltman slashed his wrist during the incident. Charles Sexton was arrested and held for investigation.

Viola Gravatt David Carry Weltman Graviut Charles Sexton

Taxpayers File Damages Claims Over Building Lines

North and East End taxpayers filed about 700 damage claims totaling near 64 000 with the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages during hearings on four and eight foot building lines. Claims cited loss of future building space if lines are set back along Boston Palisade Anton Grant and Waldemere avenues, with totals and specific street amounts listed. many objected to the proposed space changes, arguing minimal benefit.

East End Council Chamber Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages Losf Armes Inéach Boston Avenue Glenwood Central Ont Nues Palisade Stowar Sureel Grany Barnum Avenues Eclorke Street Madison Avenue Livingston Place Noble Avenue East Main Street Waldemere Avenue Broad Street Barnum Dike Avenue Elc Anton Street Grant Street

Carpentier Fights Call Dempsey Enduring Illness Quits Ring

The report describes Georges Carpentier’s fragile health after the Dempsey bout in Jersey City last summer. His wife backs him amid recovery, while rumors of tax drainage fade against a view of lasting wealth. Medical experts link his health decline to past defeats by Papke and Wlang, worsened by the Dempsey punishment.

Georges Dempsey Lewis Carpentier Jersey City Trig Garpentier Trace Carnentier Billy Papke Frank Wlang Wdempsex

Wallace's Daughter to Wed Frenchman

Paris May 16 Associated Press Hugty Campbell Wallace former American ambassador to France and Mrs Wallace announce the engagement of their niece Miss Sally Beecher to Count Jean Bertrand De Taippe Miss Beecher daughter of Theo Beccher of New York and granddaughter of former Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court Louis de Lappe a 40 year old French noble and wartime aviation squadron commander is a Legion of Honor recipient with war cross citations for gallantry

Paris Associated , Press Hugty Campbell Wallace France Wallace Cheir Sally Beecher Jean Bertrand de Taippe Beecher Theo, Beccher New York Fuller United States Supreme Court Louir de Lappe French Aviation Corps

Preventive Laxative Bromio Quinine Advertsale

Advertisement fragment urges use of Laxative Bromio Quinine tablets for colds grip or influenza and as a preventive. It mentions signatures and brand details with promotional phrasing typical of old newspaper ads.

Metal Moulders Strike Over Wage Cut in Boston

Members of the Foundry Men’s union in Boston protested a wage reduction of five cents an hour. At union headquarters officials announced the Trout and Brass foundries would continue the existing seven cent wage agreement for six months, while the strike was in effect at the plants.

Boston Soston Trout and Brass Foundries

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