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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1922

Page

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Daugherty Will Act If Prices Are Increase

Washington March 30 responsibility for the bituminous coal strike set for April was laid upon the operators by Secretary of Labor Davis. He declared operators refused to meet workers and crippled their use before public opinion. He urged reporting price increases to Attorney General Daugherty and said government mediation efforts failed to avert the national strike test.

Washington Davis Davie Daugherty Harding Department of Labor Wocka Inez Spence

Police Board Keeps Fourth Precinct Station Open

The Police Board, by motion from Commissioner William H. Tyan, decided to keep the Fourth Precinct station open citing no action to close it. President Philo Calhoun argued no vote was necessary as no concrete plan to close had been proposed, while board members pursue internal reorganizations to cut costs. A Chamber of Commerce letter praised the force for parade coverage, and funds from the National Folk Journal will bolster the pension fund with $29.60 received and $60.19 still due from subscriptions.

Giacontinue Fourth Precinct Board of Police Commisssioners William H. Tyan Philo ©. Calhoun Calhoun Sriegeport, Chamber of Commerce Neport Natonal Folk Journal Legal Department John’ J. Ketly Adama Waar Sunci

Bridgeport Boy Wins Scholarship at Williston Seminary

Gurden H. Wells of Bridgeport won the first grade scholarship at Williston Seminary. Other awards announced include Suydan scholarships of 110 dollars to Francis J. Wright of Manchester, Sona, and Leslie J. Whitman of Newcastle. First grade scholarships also went to Gerald R. Mead of Buckland and Andrew J. Sullivan Jr. of Norwich.

Bwasthampton Blass Gurden H. Wells Bridgeport Willston Seminary Archibald V. Galbraith Suydan Francis J. Wright Manchester Sona Leslie J. Whitman Newcastle Gerald R. Mead Bucklend Andrew J. Sullivan, Jr Norwich Conn

Bodies of Siamese Twins to Be Given to Medical College

CHICAGO March 30 An investigation into the deaths of Mrs Josefa Blazek and her sister Rosa known as the Siamese Twins opened but after a conference with doctors a post mortem was dropped and a death certificate issued Frank Jr brother of the twins will arrange to give the bodies to a medical college The twins left about 200000 and a large farm in Caecho Slovakia as heirs include the 11 year old Rosa Jr and the 11 year old son will inherit without a will

Chicago Josefa Blazek Rosa Peter Havtman Frank Caecho-Slovakia

Senate completes ratification of Washington pacts

Washington March 2020 The Senate completed part of the Arm a Conference program by approving the final two pacts. Final roll calls showed overwhelming support with 58 to 1 for the Tar Eastern treaty and near unanimous backing on other Far Eastern and Four Power accords, amid a swift ratification pace not seen in years.

Washington Senate Kgaing China Borah Hitchcock King Utah Underwood Jeader Campaigen Yendera

Fire injures six in North Adams hotel blaze

Six people were injured in a hotel fire in North Adams Massachusetts. The blaze started in a wooden building and spread rapidly through the structure. Firefighters fought to salvage part of the hotel around midnight but the building was feared to be destroyed. Injured individuals include George Forsese Arlington Rich Whitman Harold Brady Rolland Stableny Stanley Moore and an unnamed North Adams resident.

North Adams Mass Gearse Forkese Arlington Riohate Whitman Harold T Brady Pot Rolland Stableny Willametown Stanleys Moore Worventer Mr. Bide Glychtoxe Addrasa

Ex Emperor Charles Receives Last Rites in Madeira

Lisbon March 30 AP dispatch reports ex Emperor Charles is critically ill at Funchal Madeira and has received extreme unction amid rumors the Bishop of Funchal was summoned to administer last rites at the emperor's bedside.

Charles Lisbon Associated Press Vunchal Madeira Unctius

Policeman Rescues Man From Rapids Above Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls N Y March 30 Jeffrey Wilson of Rochester was saved from the Niagara River near the American Falls by Patrolman Charles Smith after slipping into the swift upper rapids. Despite ladders and ropes crews failed to reach him. Wilson denied suicide and said he fell in.

Niagara Falls N. Y Jeffrey Wilson Rochester Niagara River Ataton Goat Island Bridge Wigor Charles Smith Charles Rudenford Smith Wilson Agai

Jitney Collision Injures Five In City Accident

Five persons were injured yesterday afternoon when a loaded jitney on Savoy street turned onto Main and was hit in the rear by an automobile driven by Franklyn Y. Hyslop. Injured include George Cram Richard Brittle and William Vital, treated at Simengensy hospital and released. Driver Hyslop unharmed. Another collision on Wheeler avenue left James Prancig injured and taken to St. Vincent's hospital. George Isnocked was struck crossing Grand street by William Toland and was injured.

Cho Blow Maublin Timi Retzal Wocament Avenue Savoy Street Main Street Franklyn Y. Hyslop Treet L i Gean Cram K. F. Ne Lacera Tiem Richard Brittle Bosehmont Avenue William Vital Bruses Elean Hoy J.B. Walsh Simengensy Hospital Hyslop Wes Nightly James Prancig Michar Wheeler Avenus St. Vincent's Hospital George White Crossing Grand Street Grantomendie Drival William JH Sainka

Reichstag backs chancellor stance amid reparations debate

Berlin reports the Reichstag approved a resolution denouncing Reparations Commission demands and endorsing the chancellor's position. The vote was 249 to blank, with the Majority Socialists and Communists abstaining. the session also touched on Italy's participation in the Genoa conference.

Berlin Asc Preas Reichstag Crem

Veteran Engineer Hailed Completing Final Trip

Buffalo on March 10 crowds and whistles greeted Edward J. Halev as he rode the last eastbound Empire State excursion. Rail workers and citizens waved from Syracuse to New York, honoring a veteran engineer nearing retirement after a long career.

Buffalo Edward J. Halev Empire State Idea Svary Ed Haley

Jury tampering charges cloud murder trial in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, March 80, the Burch murder trial jurors faced a challenge as chief defense attorney Paul W. Schenck accused the panel of being tainted by alleged partiality. He moved to issue subpoenas for District Attorney Woolwine, Chief Deputy Doran, and others who might reveal attempts to influence prospective jurors.

Los Angeles Cal Arthur C. Burch Paul W. Schenck Defenar Alered Facpering Schenck Woolwine Doran Agh

Bridgeport Visiting Nurse Association Aims at Home Health

The Bridgeport Booster highlights the Visiting Nurse Association as a leading New England unit of nineteen registered nurses and a senior pupil from each hospital. Their aim is to provide home health care, prenatal supervision, child health, and hygiene improvements, with First Aid to the Uninjured as a guiding slogan. The group extended services to maternity cases and covers prenatal, tuberculosis, industrial, and general bedside care. In 1921 the nurses visited 4,592 patients and support a country home Hemlocks for seasonal care and medical attention for sickly children.

New England Pvacuate Bridgeport Visiting Nurse Association Hemlocks

Health Officials and School Board Face Funding Clash

Health officials and the school board prepare for a clash over funding a dental clinic. Mayor Athwater signed an ordinance transferring clinic control to the Health Department, with the Board of Apportionment to fund salaries and operations. Education leaders warn of a legal battle as tensions rise between departments.

Health Department William D. Zeisp Board of Freath Test Nileht Ro- Torenes Athwater Common Council Board of Apportionment Fipe A Tol Ordinanes Wealth Department John A. Cornell Aldermen Act Zepp Board of Education Fanta

Portuguese Flyers End First Lap of Trans Ocean Trip

Portuguese naval aviators Captains Gacdura and Cout ine began from Lisbon aiming to Pernambuco Brazil and reached Las Palmas Canary Islands at 5 soon after noon aboard a hydro airplane. They reported the voyage would be five to one against success and noted the aircraft carries fuel for 18 hours with warships dispatched to supply gas if needed.

Présa Gacadura Coutine Lisbon Pernambuco Brazil Las Patras Canary Islands Tigbo Palmas Contino Atlantic

Dr. Crockett Dead in Boston Gas Poisoning

Dr. William U. Crockett a longtime Boston amateur athletics figure died from gas poisoning he was forty eight years old in Boston March 10 authorities said.

Boston Mareh William U. Crockett Greg

Lenin Reported Dead in Paris Dispatch

Paris dispatch reports Russian Soviet premier Nikolai Lenin dead, with Rome papers offering guarded treatment and noting unclear confirmation.

London Paris Nikolai Lenine Rome

Local Patrolman Faces Severe Penalty for False Complaint

Patrolman David E Wissel faced punishment after confessing he consulted with two women to lodge a false complaint at police headquarters and fled to Commissioner John C Staniey. He was suspended without pay for whitey days, reduced from Grade A to C, and barred from time off for a year, amid charges of aiding a false accusation and misconduct during duty.

John C. Staniey David E. Wisselprael Headquarters Board of Police Commissioners Bross Ane Yotion Board Kisselhrach Comet Misaimer Staning Asquesor Lawrence A. Git Ofice Fred Atwater Noles Thad AaHesaer Atwater Hisselbrech Mar Reg Ane Stanley Kisselbrech State and Broad Frances McKenny Gilman Street Helen Kopcho Hancock Avenas Gatralman

Peace Accord Reforms Irish Police and Cooperation

London reports a landmark agreement between Northern and Southern Ireland to restore peace. It calls for police reorganization in Ulster with Catholics and Protestants equally represented, special courts for serious crimes, and joint efforts to improve Belfast unemployment with British parliamentary aid.

London Associated Press Winston Spencer Churchill House of Commons Ireland Michael Collins James Craig Ulster North Belfast Gov~armants Tady Pi S—Al Antret Servien Mer CawAny Arma Ja Crimea

Skipper of Cup Defender May Lose Wife

New York March 30 Martial squalls end romance of the sea. Captain Alfred W. Howard, skipper of the cup Defender Columbia, fished his future wife from the sea with a boat hook during a shipwreck off Cape Race in 1910. Mrs Emma Howard sues for separation. alimony dispute followed. The veteran seadog countersuit and the couple quarrel over the daughter’s upbringing and alleged hotel beating.

New York Alfred W. Howard Columbia Emma ‘Howard Bossert Brooklyn Erma A. Deakin Cape Race Newfoundland Howard Eva Miss Deakin

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