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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1922

Page

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Creditors force changes in board of Columbia Graphophone Co

Sweeping changes were made at the Columbia Graphophone Mfg Co stockholders meeting in the city. Only three old directors were reelected, and Francis S. Whitten was not. New directors include F W Shibley of Bankers Trust, Harold Stanes of Guaranty Co, E B Sanford of Crawparts Co, T F McCleland and Douglas Parmeter of Liberty Industrial, N A Buchner of New York Trust, CW Cox of Robert Winthrop, W C Dickerman of American Car and Foundry, Van Horn Ely ex-president, BE Fuller of Gillette Safety Razor, and G H Kinnicut of Kissel Kinnicutt. The board will organize Thursday. A J Fuller is favored as chairman.

Columbia Graphophone Mfg. Co Francis & Whitten Graphophone Company F. W. Shibley Bankers Trust Co Harold Stantes The Guaranty Co BE. B. Sanford Crawparts Co Washington, D.C T. F. McCleland Douglas Parmeter Liberty Industrial Co A. N. Buchner New York Trust Co CW. Cox Robert Winthrop and Co W. CG. Dickerman American Car and Foundry Co A. J. Fuller Guerte Safety Razor Co E. E. DuPont Diestora Francis S. Whitten M. Johnson W. H. Lippincott C. W. Wodd

Harding Opposes Presidential Campaigning From the Stump

Washington reports President Harding will not campaign publicly for any Senatorial or Congressional candidate. The White House stated he prefers a silent political role and will avoid stump speeches during a planned cross country trip and possible Alaska journey, as Congress adjourns for a summer break.

Washington Harding Aige White House Alaska Herding Congress

Senate Soldier Bonus Likely to Pass Says NCornick

Washington dispatch reports Senator McCormick predicts Senate passage of the soldier bonus bill. He argues funds can be raised with treasury certificates and cites substantial investor absorption of bonds, noting high foreign investment and tax exempt bonds. He cautions about veto risk and predicts strategists will push to avoid delaying or clogging the legislative calendar.

Washington Senate House Meal McCormick Dings Administration al McCormick Sais of Treasury Nearthicates Treasury McCormick Harding

Stratford Town Manager Hunter Denied Vote Rights

In Stratford, a demurrer contends Hunter Rutherford Hayes Hunter cannot force a popular vote on his removal as town manager. The council ousted him February 27, 1922, and a quo warranto case advances with Judge Wolfe to set a hearing date.

Rutherford Hayes Hunter Strattora Attornay I. J. Cohn Barrett, Keeler Selactman Cenine Hunter Cohn Judea Welle Meade Wolfe Hunter Ig Stratford Robert Hayes Hunter Menag Rutherford Hayes

Amundsen Plans to Fly Over Roof of the World

Roald Amundsen outlines an aerial expedition to cross the North Pole region using two all metal planes. He plans to stay in touch by radio, project a 200 mile view from the air, and chart a million square miles, hoping to revolutionize polar exploration and provide scientific knowledge.

Explorer Norway North Pole Associated Press New York Jules Verne Roald Amundsen South Pole Stavangerfjord Janet Seattle Amundsen Elviumedor Northland Washington Eclentiste Larsen John M. Larsen Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America Mineola. Jr

Four hurt when truck sideswipes loaded jitney

In Danbury a jitney carrying four passengers was sideswiped by a White Rose Baking Co truck from Bridgeport. Injured were S C Hoyt Joseph Malvinus Peter Telly Mrs Carrie Cala Frost treated. driver Leonard Goraum cleared. no arrests made. jitney wrecked.

Danbury Mareh Congress Tax Company of Bridgeport White Rose Baking Company Alao of Conti Wil Bethel S.C. Hoyt Bridgeport Belting Company Joseph Malvinus Federal Prohisiion Peter Tellly Wie Pame Briastport Leonard Goraum

Emperor Charles III ill with bronchopneumonia report

Madeira dispatch reports Former Emperor Shorlea of Austria stricken with bronchopneumonia. Condition described as serious and unstable amid inland reports from Funchal dated March 24. Concerns mount over royal health and potential implications.

Funchal Madeira Associated Press Shorlea Austria

Bridgeport Dental Clinic Pioneers School Based Care

Bridgeport leads in child dental care through a school clinic founded seven years ago by Dr. Alfred C. Fones. A four dentist and twenty six hygienist team conducts daily tooth brushing drills and talks while treating students, with 1920 figures showing thousands of prophylactic treatments and molar preservation efforts reducing permanent molar loss significantly.

Bridgeport Alfred C. Fones Fones

Bridgeport Fashion Show Draws Huge Downtown Crowds

A massive main street throng packed Bridgeport last night for the opening of the Bridgeport Fashion Show. Crowds jammed the plaza viewing areas as shops showcased bright window displays and music filled the air. Shoppers and guests from near and far mingled in festive mood, admiring spring looks and colorful costumes amid the downtown excitement.

Bridgeport Oult Mama Maizie

Prohibitionists Push Dominion-Wide Dry Canada

Prohibition advocates urged Premier Kilgour to make all of Canada bone dry. Kilgour said he does not favor prohibition but supports temperance, and no dominion-wide ban would be introduced in the current session of Parliament. Delegation led by J. B. Carson of Montreal, president of the Dominion Alliance of…

Ottawa Maren Kilg Canada Megaura Howse of Commons United States J. B. Carson Montreal Dominion Aliance

Case of Smallpox Found in Ansonia

Ansonia reports a smallpox case today involving Miss Rosanna McCormack a Elm Street school teacher. State Health Commissioner Dr John T Black arrived and ordered all teachers and pupils vaccinated and both schools closed and fumigated.

Ansonia

Educators vie for Slawson's superintendent post

Bridgeport officials opened more than 20 applications from educators across the country after an executive session at Stratfield hotel. Candidates hailed from California to Kentucky, with notable figures from the Middle Atlantic and New England. The Education Board plans to review further applications as the search continues, aided by the U S and State Departments of Education. The board’s next regular meeting is set for April 11.

Bridgeport Stratfield Hotel California Kentucky Middle Atlantic New England Education Board Local Board of Education A.B. Meredith State Board of Education High Schiool Edward J. McGovern Lynn W. Wilson William McLaughlin Owen Burns Mary B. Cutting Howard Speer William Meandrews Waltersville

Bacher Is Driven Mad By Picture Not Guilty Verdict

A troubled Henry J. Bacher, accused of murdering his wife and three children, appears insane after a photographer shows him a picture of one child. Crowds gather at the undertaker shop as his family lay in state. a court later finds George L. Rickard not guilty of criminal assault.

Bacher Sianchl Greenwice Maren Han' Arees Kijlea Therm Watertaker Henry J. Bacher Focal Police William C. Bunber Bachar Trauph Marguerite Ig Mather Would Will Knowlton Rungee Guerda Mré Brocke St. Mary's Church Bachec

Graig Counsels as Followers Seek Peace in Ulster Speech

Belfast reports Sir James Craig urging peace to Ulster Parliament and denying Orangemen blame for anti Catholic actions. He warned the next murder could be drastic unless revenge and hatred yield to peace, reaffirming no breach with Michael Collins and blaming unemployment for Catholics’ work woes. London reports Dublin notes on post police departure, stability in many counties, and awaiting election. A London Daily News correspondent cites disorder easing under proper discipline and a busy trade season ahead. In New York, court scenes feature Max Steuer arguing Rickard as victim of Wall Street blackmailers while Pecora presses coercive defense and child protection concerns. The trial centers on alleged crimes against an underage girl and alibis, with courtroom tension high as prosecutors emphasize cradle protection and witness reliability.

Belfast James Craig Ulater Orangemen Michael Collins Southern Ireland Thetrict Pecora Rickard “Ly Pee Alipine Mra Rickard Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Forrés Rickard Tia Feng Steuer Xing Tin Jaw

Traffic officer struck by bottle in street incident

Traffic officer Daniel A. Fitzroy was hit with a bottle on Fenn Street last night. Two men Peter Lacharty and William Quinn were arrested after the clash as Fitzroy, in pain, was taken to hospital.

Fenn Street Daniel A. Fitzroy Burt Ween Flitwroy Emr~gency Hospital Peter Lacharty Harral Avenue William Quinn Center Street Firsroy Jakn Street Lacharty Quinn Pitsray Mauer Fitzroy

Motion Picture Actor Sued For 200000 Damages

Los Angeles March 28. Her bere Rawlinson, motion picture actor, was named as defendant in a 200000 damages suit filed in the Superior Court by Mrs Exhely Chirk of New York. She charges Rawlinson with a statutory offense against her daughter Dorothy Clark alleged to have occurred in New York on October 16, 1920, when the girl was 11 years old. It was noted Rawlinson had a brief experience in motion pictures.

Los Angeles Herbere Rawlinson Exhely Chirk New York Rawlinson Dorothy Clark Une Gorl

Hartford Prisoner Dies After Poison Sugar Binge

Hartford March 23 Laurite Hannen a 62 year old machinist committed in his cell at police headquarters tonight by eating lumps of sugar tainted with poison. A five day police search followed a complaint made by a Weyaar-ale girl. He surrendered this afternoon and was found dead three hours later.

Hartford Laurite Hannen Auleide

Board of Health halts nutrition classes in schools

The Board of Health ends its malnutrition correction program in public schools amid a dispute with the Board of Education over authority to continue. Health officials say no further action will occur until the issue is resolved, while the Education Board continues nutrition courses and a pilot milk program for undernourished children.

Board OF Health Department Board of Education

Plot to Kill Soviet Envoys To Genoa Is Nipped in Bud

Riga reports a large police roundup after discovery of a well organized plot to assassinate Soviet delegates to Genoa through Latvia. Among those detained are Russians linked to a monarchist movement based in Germany and Princess Lieven, wife of a former imperial general, with several others considered agitators. Police promise to release some once delegates pass.

Genoa Bud Riga Latvia Germany Ammons Lieven Gener Yudenttch Neuraliny Secrat

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