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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1922

Page

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Atwater Named Democratic Hopeful for Lieutenant Governor

Cordall Hull, national Democratic chairman, scathingly criticized the Republican administration at a New Raven dinner. He cited failed reforms and economic distress since 1920, predicting Democratic success in state races led by Atwater as a likely lieutenant governor candidate.

Telegraph New Raven Spea Making & Pania Perly Hull Repubblicana Ares Fuller Congolla Association of Nations Jones Shipping Wilson Connecticut Bridgeport New Haven Hartford Ansonia Waterbury Mecien Kew Britain Middletown David B. Bitz- Gerald Carteal Committee Fey Hull Rod State Gneirman United States Mra Hiram Percy Maxim New Country WPAEO Avery Elass Phe

Truce in Ireland to Start at Four This Afternoon

Dublin reports a four o clock truce between rival Irish factions taking effect today and lasting until the same hour tomorrow. A unity plan is under discussion with De Valera offered a share in the Dail cabinet and possible reconciliation with official army leaders. The arrangement aims to avoid June elections and grant the new parliament jurisdiction over continued partition questions while ceasing hostilities and ordering a cessation of fighting in Kiennny.

Dublin Associated Freee Ireland Takenore Dai Eireann Mann Ramon de Valera da Valera Debet Dail de Valera i Michal Collins Richard Mulcahy Raissa Parton Yourlera Ieikenny

Three Free Staters Killed at Londonderry Border

Three Free Staters died and three were seriously wounded in a clash at the Londonderry Derry border as Free State forces moved to reinforce Bur, encountering Republican Regulars and irregulars who unleashed heavy fire. The ambush occurred during a tense border incident involving Iria forces and local garrisons.

Londonderry Ireland Iria Republican Army Free State Lorron Worg xoderry-Donegal Bur Jorrina Buoncana Atx Srresulara

Death of North Dakota Senator Gronna at 64

Dakota, May 4 Axio J Gronna former United States Senator from North Dakota died at his home here tonight at age 64 He had recently returned from Rochester Minnesota where he underwent an operation Gronna known as an authority on farm problems and author of key bills including the Federal Farm Loan and the Guaranty of Bank Deposits acts He served as chairman of the Senate Agricultural committee

United States Senate Federate Farm Loan Senate Agricultural Committes

Community Chest Drives Past 162000 Mark In City Campaign

Secretary Clarence King announced that after yesterday’s canvass over 500 volunteers boosted pledges to 162103.37, about 45 percent of the goal for 20 welfare agencies. Fire, police and factory divisions report early gains as house-to-house canvassing begins and stores, banks, and districts contribute toward a projected 200000 today. Local enthusiasm grows as public support expands.

Clarence King Financial Federation Sjours Hines Generat Elnctelo Company Kirls Ponools Meigs Co M. Steinart & Sons S. 5 Kresge Co Bridgeport Mercantile Totel Main Congress Reveilla Grrow Owung Arthur Guertin Manggar Outdoor Advertising Corporation Almontag Goeq Revellls Albert E. Lavery

Tornado Kills Five Near Austin Texas

A tornado struck Oak Hill eight miles south of Austin causing five deaths in the Beardsley family and injuring many others. The storm damaged Woodward Manufacturing plant and other facilities, with injuries reported at St Edwards College and the Negro Dex Institute. Medical care числе around forty people.

Austin Texas Tex Beardsley Oak Hill Enpheld Woodward Manuf ‘Eauring Company Jack Muesit Art Negro Dext, Fumb and Blind Institute Northwear Parionalye Stedwards College Pennfield

Chang Tso Lin Suffers Reverses Against Wu Chang Soldiers

Chinese forces under General Chang Tso Lin retreat after heavy losses at Machang and near the Hun river. Refuge refused at Peking gates, foreigners safeguarded, with evacuees seeking shelter in temples as Wu Pei Fu’s 40,000 troops push Manchurian remnants eastward.

Peking Associated Press Chang “‘Tso-Lin Machang Tién Tein Chang Hun River Kuanhuten Chang ‘Sin Tien Chang Sin Tien Fenrai Rey Atherton Legation Atdee Wu'e Chang Tso-Lin Manchuria American Board of Missions Liga Cheoz Chang bin Tien Wu Pei-Fu Qiang Fengtl

Barry Denies Knowledge of Porter's Whereabouts

Arthur Barry of Worcester, charged with a murder linked to the Power Wagner case, appeared in City court on a defense request. He denied knowing the real identity or location of "Josaph Porter," named as a possible companion on the night of the shooting.

Arthur Barry Worcester Dexias Power Wagner George A. Marc Barry Credenl Josaph Porter

Lloyd George and Germans Confer on Reparations

Genoa May 4 Premier Lloyd George and German foreign minister Rathenau met at the British premier's villa for a luncheon to map how to implement the reparations and debts plan with no American participation. Barthou, French delegation head, to return from Paris soon to review the program for possible approval. The talks aimed to satisfy France and Belgium while avoiding separate Russo-German concessions and to keep Belgium in line amid shifting treaty plans.

Lincoln Steffens Genoa Lloyd George England Walter Rathenau Rathenau America M. Barthou Paris Barthou Lloyd-George Belgium France Theraig Ruaele

French police say spies tied to Bolshevik plot arrested

French police claim to have uncovered a large espionage network aiding the Soviet government. Three arrests announced with about 200 suspected operatives across Brent, Tolent, Toulon, and powder plants. Documents stolen at Brest and a major powder factory, with couriers routing items to Berlin for Bolshevist propaganda.

Fross France Brent Torlent Toulon Porte Seco Brestaraene Polles Cene Ler Omienare Cane Sfory Berlin Broscow Aiao

Britain Will Not Pay War Damages to Russia

London May 4. In the House of Commons Winston Churchill stated the government will not admit any obligation to compensate the Russian government for damages arising from Allied actions. The remark underscores a formal position rejecting liability.

Britain Russia London Rusten Chamberlain House of Commons

Beveridge Majority Reaches 19 687 Votes

Indianapolis May 4 Associated Press. Beveridge, former Senator and Progressive leader, gains to 19 687 vote majority after delayed returns from Tuesday's primary. Beveridge defeats New for Republican nomination to challenge in November. Windfall votes offset earlier drop as precincts still missing include 86 in city and Terre Haute. Theodore McCormick reports his home on 1809 Strautara Avenue was broken into and $73 stolen.

Indianapolis Ind Associated Press Albert J. Beveridge Progressive Party Beveridge Harry &. New United Aaton

Dean of the Party Forecasts Defeat For Republicans

Democrats gathered in New Haven to hear National Chairman Cordell Hull. An 84 year old delegate from Cromwell, George Bottelle, traveled by trolley to the event and vowed Democrats would beat Republicans in the fall elections.

Dean New Haven Cordell Hull George Bottelie Morris Bantam Lake Bottelle Cromwell Hartford Litchfield Waterbury Hull State Central Committee

Hull Places Confidence In Democratic Party to Carry State

Cordell Hull, national chairman of the Democratic party, speaks at the Connecticut state central committee about hopeful fall prospects for Democrats. He cites Indiana primaries as a national sign of discontent with the administration and discusses issues for the coming congressional campaign, stressing tax cuts, economy, and disarmament. The interview notes Hull’s steady demeanor as questions continue and hints at continuation on Page Two.

Hull Democratic Party New Haven Cordell Hull Tennessee State Central Committee Connecticut Indiana Beveridge Senator New Harding Congress Priblic

Newtown Inn Sold During Foreclosure Deal In New Haven

Foreclosure actions led to the Newtown Inn being transferred to Dr. Jacob Gerber of Newtown. The property, once tied to an aggregate mortgage near 17 000, is to be renovated as a premier inn. Wallis previously headed Industrial Finance and Mortgage Corp and faced scrutiny over purchases and profits.

Newtown Savings| Bank Industrial Finance and Mortgage Corporation of New Haven John W. Wallis Criminal Superior Court Newtown Inn Bridgeport Danbury Jacob Gerber Gerbay Newtown Savings Bank Industrial Finance and Mortgage Corporation Nicholson Buckley Newtown James Corbett Ogle Meecy Industrial Finance and Mort- Sage Corporation John Keogh Wallis Frank Wells Trumbull Industrial Finance and Mortgags Corporation Thomas Lt. Cankay Bridgapor To Company Tateree Keogh Bigwife Yale Bowl

Connecticut Democrats declare political year amid Hull visit

In New Haven on May 4 Connecticut Democrats convene at the Hotel Garde for Hulls first official Connecticut visit. A large crowd fills the lobby and state headquarters as party activists discuss Governor nomination jockeying between Spellacy and Fitzgerald and note the influence on the forthcoming state ticket.

Corcespokien New Haven Connecticut Democratic Sta Cordell Hull Ae the Democrata Garde Hull Connecti David E. Fitzgerald Peror Thomas J. Spellacy United States Fugger Aid Fitzgerald Srellacy Toomason Rickata J. Kinsella Assembor Jamon Farrell Charles J. Ditlon Hartford

Reverend Dr Frank S Child Dies After Short Illness

Reverend Dr Frank Samuel Child longtime pastor emeritus of Fairfield Church died at Bridgeport hospital after a brief illness. Born March 20 1864 in Exeter North Carolina he studied at Hamilton College and Union Theological Seminary and served Fairfield for 32 years. He spent winters in El Paso Texas and San Diego California before returning to Fairfield weeks ago. He led the Fairfield History Society and Fairfield First Aid chapter among other civic roles. Special prayers were offered in Bridgeport and Fairfield. Page continues.

Frank S. Child Fairfield Church Frank Samuel Child First Church of Christ, Congregational Fairfield Bridgeport Hospital Child el Paso Tex Sa Diego Cal Bridgeport Fairfield Memorial Library Exeter N.C Hamilton Collage Union Theological Seminary

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