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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1922

Page

2

Fraternal Meeting Venues Listed Across City

A compiled notice enumerates numerous meeting locations for unrelated fraternal and civic groups in Bridgeport and surrounding streets. It names lodges, clubs, councils, temples, churches, and unions with addresses on Broad Street, State Street, Main Street, and other avenues, indicating a schedule of meetings or changes in dates. Strong entities include Loyal Order of Moose, Odd Fellows hall, Freemasons, Daughters of American Revolution, and Sons of St. George, among others.

Tallsa General Committee Washington Avenue Venice Athletic Club Hurd &Igeport Council Floneer Lodge Sons of St. George St. George's Hall Stratford Avenue Sigma Iota Pht Club St. Paul's Episcopal Church Samuel H. Harris Touge O. Fy Odd Fellows Broad Street Bridgeport Lodge Loyal Order of Moose State Street Loyalty Looge Sen Ay Masonic Temple

Black Rock Civic Association Plans Annual Meeting

Members of the Black Rock Civic Association will convene tonight for their annual meeting. Officers will be elected and district improvements discussed.

Black Rock

Carlson Home Under Wax Plans For Seven Room Build

Milford May report states Carl son Home under construction for William Carlson of the Metroneuian Body Works Bridgeport. Seven room all year structure begun with erection for occupancy expected before end of summer.

Milford William Carlson Metroneuian Body Works Bridgeport

Natural cereal patent offers relief from constipation

A fragmented ad claims a natural cereal meal restores regular bowel movements without drugs. It touts relief from constipation by using "foo elements Nat Bre.ine" and promises easy purchase through local drugstores, claiming many found health benefits and a forthcoming book.

Herz Woalhua Cerval Moat Ceres

Stratford Fil Theatre Closes Over Smallpox Health Crisis

Stratford May 7 Special The Stratford motion picture theatre closes as a health measure amid a smallpox outbreak. Health officer Dr Lewis cites unvaccinated children and anti vaccination propaganda as major problems. Public library and churches also close. council meeting looms with recall election debate.

Stratford Stratford Motion Picture Theatre Stratford Center Frank Yeldman G. Tews Bridgeport Devon Bethel Westporn Hlowns Lewis Staten Wandang Schood Stestford Gour Sieh

J H Patterson Dies On Train In Dayton Final Years Of Career

J H Patterson dies on a train after a career spanning sash registers manufacturing in Dayton Ohio He studied at Miami University Oxford and Dartmouth He built a factory in Dayton that helped revive the city after floods and led to a commission manager government reform and a $2000000 flood prevention effort His honors included Chevalier of the Legion of Honor and welfare and business method awards

Jeetlag Yanoh Mr. Tatterson Mn Batterson Miami University Oxford Darimouth Colorado Dayton Faery Maule Chevalier Chevac Tiep Ohio Patterson

Vigorous Campaign to Check Drug Evil Launched by U S

Washington May 7 Treasury department officers including customs agents special agents prohibition officers and narcotics experts will mount a coordinated drive to suppress the narcotics trade. The effort targets opiates morphine cocaine and chloral, with action at foreign ports and domestic enforcement, aided by Canada Cuba and Japan surveillance and enforcement moves to curb exports and illicit distribution.

U.S Treasury, Customs and Prohibition Washington Treasury Department Intermal Revenue Bureau Trenaury Department Alvision Prir Jemugelers Japan Inatesico Ccba Bord Cuba Eid

Poirets Straw Costumes Startle Longchamps Crowd

Paris May 7 Straw and hay outfits transformed raceweek fashion at Longchamps. Paul Politi’s mannequins showcased ultra chic designs including straw robes, Navajo-inspired patterns, and white crepe gowns with race motif embroidery. Summer millinery featured large brim hats, silk bags, and bold color harmonies as attendees swapped outfits post race.

C. F. Bertelli Paris Longchamps Paul Politi

Radio Concerts Lighten Lonely Lighthouse Jobs

The Alaska lighthouse keepers at the Bering Sea entrance stay at posts after years without mail. Government officials note radios reduce waste, weather delays, and supply needs, allowing keepers to hear concerts and government features. Plans authorize small radio upgrades on larger seagoing tenders to expand instruction and entertainment broadcasts.

John Goldstrom Washington Alaska Bering Sea Sid George R. Putnam Lghthouses Voess Fasim N Ughtiausn Severay Cenetel Hally S. Politic pAsposely Ie Department of Commerce Nun Tinker Diamond Pose

Railroad police arrest six for crossing track

In Whayport on May 7 railroad police C F Patterson and W Riehin arrested six men on Westpoint and Saugatuck stations after a fatal incident nearby. They were turned to Constable Jona Melhaley with summons for the Saugatuck court. At arraignment Judge Joseph Morton fined Andras Valent Mrs Bird Ralph Rods and dawn todew one dollar plus costs totaling 1141, with two other cases postponed to Monday.

Whayport New York New Maven Harteford Rattrend C. F. Patterson W. Riehin Westpoint & Saugatuck Porumats Ching Wadkinge Compe Strest Bridge Joseph Morton Andras Valent Mrs. Bird Ralf Rods Dawn Todew John Dooione P. F. Geihle Ir Iw

Patchogue Plymouth Mill to be Picketed

Lawrence disputes a wage cut proposal and mill officials offered a compromise. A 20 year ceiling reduction sparked strikes. officials denounce agitators trying to incite unrest as workers prepare morning picketing.

Patchogue Plymouth Lawrence Aes Lyons Bet Egere Stelking Emis Waelen

Standardizing Bed and Mattress Sizes in Washington Conference

The Department of Commerce held a May conference led by Secretary Hoo to discuss standard bed and mattress sizes. Four sizes are proposed to fit uniform dimensions, aiming to reduce irregular sleeping enalpraint variations and ease manufacturing.

Washington Department of Commerce Hoover Will Iin

GATTI-CASAZZA PLANS REVIVAL OF SIX OPERAS

New York May 7 Guilio Gatti Casazza general manager of the Metropolitan Opera announced plans for the next season including the revival of six operas and the presentation of five novelties. The revival list features Romeo and Juliet Lohengrin Parsifal and Tannhauser. The six revived titles and five new works will feature 17 principal artists including six Americans and several noted European sopranos and tenors.

New York Guilio Gatti-Casanza General Maracer Metropolitan Users Company Giusépne Adam France Vittadini Moms Lisa Beatrice Dansky Mas Romeo and Juliet Ehats F.asriz Caine Willam Te. Resenisavalier Tannheuser Mr. Gaul Barbara Kemp Delia Reinband Elizabeth Rebtberg Ina Bourskaye Sigrid Onuxin Mazio Giacomo Volpi Anni Kurt Taucher Aid Paul Bender Michael Bahmen Gustav Berhutvencort Ital Piocht Bagso Biritonen Dneluda Gueen Marie Laura Robertson

Foreign Trade Surges Beyond War Levels

The report shows United States overseas trade rising above prewar figures with total trade reaching 562.508 billion dollars. Exports to Britain and other nations, despite postwar disruptions, contribute to a higher global trade volume. The analysis highlights notable gains in overall exports and the improving balance of payments as the country rebuilds its international commerce.

Waselng Ton United Sites United State

France Ready 10 Quit Conference Mention

Fragmented OCR notes discuss France, Russia, and a Genoa conference. Conversation touches on non aggression pacts, memorandums, and the Versailles treaty context. Mentions Belgium, Germany, and possible evasive replies affecting peace terms.

France Belgium Evan Alve Ius- Su Germany Fereailles Ons Versailles

Mrs Croker Ordered to Remain in Bed After Funeral Collapse

Dublin March 7 Mrs Croker collapsed at her husband's funeral and has been ordered to stay in bed. Physicians warn her condition may be dangerous for weeks. relatives say she has wept since the service and will not attend the burial.

Dublin S.'Chat Croker

Lansing Defends U S Occupation of Haiti in 1915

Wallington May report on former Secretary Lansing defending the American Marines occupation of Haiti to end decades of anarchy and oppression. He cites Monroe Doctrine concerns and German threats to seize Haitian customs as justification to protect hemispheric peace.

Lansing Una Sam Germany Gelan Che Monro

Scramble for Oil and Russian Delegates View

A noisy May 7 scene reports Russian delegates pressing for oil and Soviet recognition. French and Belgian officials clash over concessions, while Allies fear losing leverage as talks fracture into separate accords.

Shipping Board Warns Foreign Interests Over Rates

The Shipping Board warns foreign shipping interests against seeking preponderant rates and exemptions under section 28 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Commissioners Thompson Chamberlain and others will hear arguments to determine if the law’s prohibitions on granting preferences to foreign shipping apply.

Shipping Board Washington Shipping ‘Board Satay Morohari Marine Nes

British veteran says detectives are hounding him

May Alexander Robertson, a British war veteran in Newark, accuses private detectives John F Tillis and others of posing as federal agents to frighten him. He says they threatened his home and his status as the dauphin’s supporter, and he plans to seek a federal warrant for impersonation charges.

Newark X Alexander H. Robertson Une Courtre Lalou Seria Washington Robertson Jobn F. Tillis Bb. C Lunt Bloonfeld N. 7 Pany Borton Oharen Sanling Clothing Mondale Bessiah War Velarane Club New York Senate

Railroad Labor Board Takes Up Wage Problem

Chicago May 7 Deliberations begin tomorrow as the United States Railroad Labor Board takes up a wage thrust. Railroads asked for a general ten percent increase and the board faces a difficult problem to set a stable wage scale for future adjustments. The hearing may last several weeks with any decision not effective before July.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Jis Lozs

Daly, 90s Pitcher, Found Dead in Hometown Bed

William Daly, 56, once a noted pitcher in the 1890s, was found dead in bed at his home. He played for the Boston National League club in the early days of professional baseball.

WM. Daly Poug Heeepsie William Daly Boston

Bride killed in Jersey City auto accident

A Jersey City bride of three weeks was struck and killed by a taxicab on West Side Park. Her husband, 22, a captain, suffered a broken leg and other injuries. Police detained William Zyneh of Newark, driver of the taxi, as the investigation proceeded.

Jersey City Not dJaxoox Side Park Franis Wiliam Zyneh Newark

Mike Dopin Declines Scouts Role With Boston Americans

In Boston on May 1, former Giants and Braves star Mike Dopin, now an actor, says he will not serve as a scout for the Boston Americans this summer.

Boston Mike* Dopin Giants Braves Boston Americans

Louise Faxon Knapp Interior Decorator and Gift Shop

Louise Faxon Knapp offers interior decorating services and gifts with new drapery and upholstery materials. They provide color schemes, slip cover fitting guarantees, and display glassware, bric a brac, and wedding gift items with lamps and handmade shades featured at reasonable prices.

Louise Faxon Knapp

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