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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1922
Page
2
In the face of constant bickering and jealousy, the Republican Club Women struggle with a leadership vacuum and resignations. Former president describes ongoing squabbles, vanished cooperation, and a failed plan for an old clothes party as members drift apart. The vice president and entertainment chair also resigned. longtime tensions have left the club without officers and with fragile morale.
Assistant City Attorney addressed Mi Women's Fourth District Democratic clubs urging women to enroll in primaries and secure civic permanence. President Beloin reported solid finances while Alderman Mariners described June carnival plans and Lenox hall whist social.
Governor W. Y Harding spoke to the executive committee of the American... addressing the international bank issue in London. He urged balancing foreign stabilization with domestic interests, noting the US must avoid harming its credit while aiding Europe’s recovery. He stressed European destinies are in their own hands even as American financial influence helps maintain confidence.
A community drive notes a $42,000 rise with 25 representatives planning events and features. Two workers earned $550 together. another earned $350 for the day. Pratt praised canvassers and anticipated strong returns. A street cook’s donation reached 290, the district high, while other avenues submitted reports though tallies were not yet complete.
In an Easter Sunday exhibition at San Carlos California Speedway Earl Cooper drove the Paige 6-66 Dayton model stock chassis covering 10 miles in 10 minutes 46 5 seconds at 93.2 mph. The run topped stock chassis speed records and followed by a Liviontown record of 10 miles in 1 minute 48.100 seconds at 97.44 mph by Ralph Mulford. Carroll is the local Paige distributor.
May 3 report on the Bureau of Navigation shows pay gaps. The Navigation Commissioner earns 34,000 annually while the New York port commissioner, his subordinate, makes 41,000. San Francisco deputy earns 3,000 while Seattle subordinate receives 3,500. Boston commissioner at 5,000 also noted.
The article argues that despite occasional crashes air travel is unusually safe, citing US air mail routes totaling 1,250,000 miles since May 1921 without tire loss, and thousands of passenger flights by Dutch, Aeromarine, and other operators with minimal incidents. It notes August 1922 speed attempts, record trials, and a discussion on risk and training with emphasis on safety and efficiency.
In Washington on May 3 the tariff bill fueled a Senate clash as Republican Senator Watson Indiana charged a filibuster. Democratic Senator Simmons denied delay, while Alabama and other Democrats urged quick action. Chairman McCumber signaled the bill would be reported within a week as debate continued.
A fragment notes an air record between Ellington and Kelly fields in Texas. Lieut RB Aldworth reportedly flew 270 miles in an hour in a MB-2 craft, with a noted speed of 114.5 miles per hour. The piece references Thomas Morae and the York Herald in a terse historical context.
An 20 story Tracy cottage will be built at 280 Virewllatte direct for Andrea Mandanielo of 1477 Pembroke street. The two story plan by architect Le Vannucci shows a 28 by 80 foot seven room house with four rooms on the first floor and three on the second. The frame will be cedar and has shard vanple tons. It will have modern improvements and be heated by hot water furnace. Building contracts to be let shortly.
An ad-like note promotes a simple dry single plate clutch now standard on all Studebaker cars. It highlights easy actuation, reduced parts, and improved reliability, noting past success on Laght Six models and stronger redesigns for Special and Bird Six models.
Local officials praise the Jewett Light Six for its advanced frame design and refined drive train. The 50 horse power vehicle features unique braced members, all steel universal joints, Timkin bearings, and ball thrust front wheel bearings, with high quality cone air suspension noted in demonstrations.
G G Martin of Los Angeles fitted a saw attachment to a Dodge Brothers car, replacing four carpenters. By connecting a lumber saw to the rear wheel, he sawn all lumber for a bungalow in forty minutes at about 17 mph, with one gallon of gasoline per saw run. The modification does not affect the car’s efficiency, Martin says.
A translated fragment describes a magistrate pressuring accused sorcerers in New Guinea settlements. The ritual prompt asks the sorcerer to plead guilty or not, with a mock trial revealing the judge’s belief that evidence cannot convict without a confession, often ending in a fine or brief imprisonment.
The article recounts legends of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and claims Optur's mines remain a premier source of gold. It notes ancient shaft work now replaced by modern labor and explosives, with archaeologists locating a large ancient region in southeastern Africa not Rhodesia. It then describes California paper submarine supports for caisson-like structures and a cemented paper cylinder method to create long gold-backed piles.
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