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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1922

Page

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Fighting in China Renewed Shuts Rail Traffic Near Pekin

News from Hankow reports rail service on the Peking Hankow line halted as fighting resumes in China. General Wu Pei Fu demands Chang Ta Lin’s dismissal and pays 20 000 000 in compensation for warfare instigation.

China Pekin Wu Fei-Pu Chang Tso-Lin Great Wall Peking Tien Tsin Associated Press Wu Pei-Fu Chi-Lin Chang 'Sso-Lin Manchu Chang

U S Judge Evans of Georgia Dies of Stroke

Savannah Georgia May report states United States District Judge for the Southern District of Georgia Evans died suddenly at his home from a paralytic stroke. The death ends a respected career on the federal bench with Beverey of the DPD noted in the dispatch.

Savannah Beverey Evans United States Southern District of Georgia

Civil War Only Just Begun Says Canton Envoy

Ma Soo, Canton envoy, says the Chinese civil war has only begun and calls for unity over peace. He notes Wu Pei Fu’s victory was not overwhelming and that factions must disband from Peking’s government to seek Canton authority and permanent peace. Wu Pei Fu refused a troop withdrawal from Hunan and Hubei.

Canton Washington China Ma Soo South China Wu Pei Fu Chang Tso-Lin Dia Soo Peking Chang Teo-Lin Wu Pei-Fu Wu Tingfang U Chang Tho-San Chamg Tso-Lin Wu Pei-Ru Huper Hunan Wi Pel-Fu

Boy Attempts Suicide in Family Drama Protest

Seventeen year old John Gillet of 721 Water street drank carbolic acid in front of his anxious mother father and two sisters to protest parental restraint. He spat the poison out and fell to the car writhing in pain before Dr J F Walsh aided him then moved to St Vincent’s hospital where doctors said his condition was not serious. The boy’s father evasively dismissed the act as a falen gesture and noted John had previously left home for army service returning ill with pneumonia and discharge.

John Glubt Water Street John Gillet J. F. Walsh St. Vinc Ornt's Hospital Falen Rio Talis

Dawes Reports Major Cut in U S Budget

President Harding transmitted a detailed Dawes budget report showing reductions of 1.8 billion dollars in expenditures for the year ending June 30, 1922. The Budget Director cites private business principles as guiding restraint and notes a $97.5 million administration spend reduction in 1921.

Washington Mass Dawes Burns Tennessee Billiton Railroad Administration War Finance Corporation Grain Corporation Sugar Equalization Board Congress Collea Dawes Athriburgs Nis Jeter Madden Pote Thia

Four Arrested in Dual Street Fights for Assault

Four individuals, two men and two women, were arrested after two separate fights in the city. Pearl Sucha of 408 Spruce Street and Elizabeth Kaas of 453 Spruce wrestled in a row at Kaas's home. Tony Capozzellio of 182 Lexington Avenue and Antonio Pichicon of 1521 Park Avenue were involved in another brawl on Lexington Avenue. all four face assault charges.

Pearl Spruce Street Elizabeth Kaas Spruce

Arthur Barry Faces Court On Murder Charge

Arthur Barry 25 of Worcemer appears in city court on a murder in the last degree charge as an alleged accomplice in the killing of Petar Wagner after a dance hall brawl on April 14. Twelve witnesses were ready to testify as to Barry's connection while bail and possible first degree charges loom.

Arther Barry Worcemer Sill Stant Criat Diegourt Wis Petar Wagner Barry Pattorney George Mara Wasner Ariue Dance Hall Auri Leroy Gregory Main Street Barty Jesena Porter Wagner Porter Moe Gregory

Herbert S Miller Rance Dies After Appendicitis Operation

Herbert S Miller, 48, president of the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. at Lakes, died yesterday afternoon in Elizabeth, New York, after an appendicitis operation. The plant will close all day tomorrow in his memory. He had lived in New York and worked in Bridgesport for years, and was survived by his father, a brother Berry J Miller, and a sister, all of Elizabeth. Miller was a Republican and previously secretary at Dieh Manufacturing in Elizabeth.

Herbert S. Miler Fd Westerna Trees New York Cil Lake Torpedo Boat Co Lala City Ormamlass— Tlan Elizabeth L. B. Miller East Torsey Street Thitzabeth Elekt Greloc Meg, Miller FO Weet 40Th Street Bridgesport Milter Bridgeport Lake Torpeag Boat Co Willer

Europe on Brink of War Declared by British Labour

British Labour leader J H Thomas arrived from Germany and warned that imperialistic policies threaten world peace. He criticized France, urged economic conference success, and noted Europe’s armies are larger than at World War I’s start. Thomas warned of possible war if France pursues its policy. Genoa dispatch adds that Barthou says Russians must answer memorandum. otherwise talks may fail and the aggression pact becomes impossible.

Forbes W. Fairbairn London J. H. Thomas France Thames Germany Derby Isidchon Europe Getioa England Thomias Bfy Thomas Genoa Associated Press Jth M. Barthou Sie

Matador Killed in Madrid Bullfight

A dramatic bullfight in Madrid ends with the death of Matador Granero. The incident follows controversial advice from the godfather of Gravera, urging adaptation in the profession amid the fatal outcome.

Matador Madrid Matador Granero Heya Welaw Hall Vicente ‘Binsca Thanen Gravera

Wealthy Yacht Victims Found in San Francisco Bay

Bodies of John Ry Haalty and George Anderson, wealthy men, recovered from wreckage near Heyward on the Alameda County side of San Francisco Bay. The body of Christenson, a shipping lumber man and third member of the yacht party, was not yet found tonight.

Oakland Call Angies John Ry Haalty Frother George Anderson Qhart Heyward Alameda County Sanfrancisco Bay Ay Christenson

Bandits Raid Brooklyn Meeting Steal $1 272 Cash and Jewelry

Four members of the Gerry Lear Association in Brooklyn were robbed of cash and jewelry during a meeting led by president Stanley E Quinny. Bandits entered with revolvers and escaped on a motorcycle shortly after the heist.

New York Gerry Lear Brooklyn Fourier

Texas town in arms waiting after mob violence

Waco Texas May 7 a telephone report from Wortham marshal said Kirwin residents feared 750 armed men en route from Carlsicana to wipe out Kirwin in reprisal for a Saturday burning of three Black people and a 17 year old white girl.

Waco Texas Wortham Kirwin Rei Carsicana

Violence and unrest erupt in Georgia and nearby areas

A chaotic afternoon report states two treated at hospital for injuries after a crowd of about 200 black residents dispersed by authorities near Wortham and Gorelana. A separate incident in Atlanta involves clashes at a yard, injuries among black and white workers, and multiple arrests pending.

Kievin Wortham Cpa Gorelana Smich Hia Michael Hadlr

Daring Burglar Near Police Station Targets Crawford Office

An unidentified man crawled along the Crawford Let office at 435 Fairfield avenue last night. McDonald of 382 Warren street watched, then alerted police. officers searched the scene but found no culprit or evidence, aside from an open window indicating a potential escape.

Crawford Fairpfeld Avenue McDonald Wirr Glennon Yale

Blial Leaps From Ferry After Resort Tour Tragedy

May 7 a young couple tour ended in tragedy when 15 year old Margaret Gaffegher jumped from the ferry Lackaware on the Hudson River. Hours later 13 year old Cassidy claimed she was in a quarrel with him and said she left her husband after a few months separation, police said.

Aliain Tanaboken Ie Quartelte Mra Margaret Gaffegher Willy Lackaware Hudson ‘River Homie Cassidy

Henry P Davison Estate Estimated At 19 Million

New York May report places Henry P Davison’s estate around 19 million dollars after his death. He led a long career in finance with public benefactions noted. Insurance on his policies remains to be confirmed, and details of the will are not fully disclosed.

New York Henry P. Davison Wealy Tumor Tocesy Valley

Trinity Church Holds 225th Anniversary Celebration

New York May 7. The parish marks the 225th anniversary of the granting of its charter by King William III of England with special services and reverent observances at Trinity Church located near Broadway and Wall Street.

Trinity Church New York Amoor Broadway William IU England

Mercantile Business Reinstated in Russia

Moscow reports freedom to open mercantile shops nationwide by decree of the Council of Commissars. Registration with authorities suffices for most goods, with wine shops still requiring special permits under new rules.

Russia Moscow Council of Commissars

Non-Aggression Pact Draft Ready at Genoa

Genoa reports say a British drafted non aggression pact exists but may not be signed. The draft requires ratification by governments before becoming operative and calls for immediate consultation to decide steps to stop acts that threaten peace in Europe. Japan seeks guarantees linked to the Veronilla pact due to Siberian ties.

Genoa Europe Aitilar Rea Washington Finck Japan Siberia

Runaway Auto Crashes Into Main Street Store Window

A runaway car sped down Chapel Street yesterday afternoon, crossed Main Street, jumped the curb, and crashed into the Wil Douglas Shoe Store window at 1252. The plate glass shattered. the vehicle, parked with brakes faulty, was badly damaged and towed for repairs. Police identified the owner.

Adty Chapel Street Main Street Wil, Douglas Shoe

France and Belgium at Genoa Conference

A fragment from a Genoa conference report quotes M. Barthou and British Prime Minister Lloyd George discussing French policy on private foreign property and pre war debts. The dialogue stresses collaboration, open attitude, and non hostility toward England while defending France’s stance and Belgium’s tax concerns. Contined on Page Deck.

M. Barthou France Botaly Genoa Ijloyd-George Som United’ States England Nothiing Ding Russa Lloyd-George Bad Belgium Bartiegs Golding Jamil Jae Vitek Pao

J H Patterson Dies Aboard Train To Atlantic City

John A Patterson founder and chairman of the National Cash Register company Dayton died suddenly on a train bound for Atlantic City. He suffered a heart attack while chatting with his valet near Kirkwood Camden County. Doctors tried to revive him but were unsuccessful. The body was taken to a beach front hotel in Atlantic City and arrangements were made to return him to Dayton.

Atlantic City N. d John A. Patterson The National Cash Register Company Dayton Obin Mr. Patterson Kirkwood Camden County T. F. Trudens Samnac Lake N. 2 Patterson Shitsity

Created business on land he plowed founder John Patterson

John Henry Patterson born 1844 near Dalmay Ohio rose from farmhand to found a world changing business on Ginina plowed land. He led the National Cash Register Company as president and in retirement became chairman of the board of directors. He died at age 77 after a lifetime in industry.

John Henry Patterson Dalmay Ohio Ginina National Cash Register Company Charmay of Che Cine

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