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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
2
School commissioners plead for an additional 550000 in bonds to finance a building program. City Council and Board of Education to confer at City Hall to resolve funding and site questions for high school annexes and new schools amid congestion.
New York May g Virginia's former New Haven radiator maker Mayo was found guilty of bigamy by a Supreme Court jury. Justice Finch sentenced him to not less than one nor more than three years in state prison. Assistant District Attorney Hugo Wintner called Mayo a wrecker of at least one life and a thief of Doa Juan's...
Stillwater Oklahoma May Hockham Cobb a 24 year old Birmingham Alabama student at Oklahoma Arie cultural and Mechanical college was shot and killed today on campus police say Bar y E Gordon 25 of Miami Oklahoma a fellow student was arrested Gordon claimed he landed by Cobb s body as officers detained him Cobb was shot four times and died instantly He was married with an 18 month old son Both Cobb and Gordon were former soldiers enrolled for vocational training at the college.
Stratford's recall election is postponed as Judge Wolfe reserves the case for the Connecticut Supreme Court's June 6 session in New Haven. A decision is not expected before August or September, keeping the current town council in office unless resignations occur. Attorneys for both sides argued in Superior Court while the council members attended court.
In Superior Court Judge Teaac Wolff denied Rutherford H. Hunter's motion to dissolve the temporary injunction restraining him from acting as Stratford town manager. The memorandum cites ouster judgments and charter provisions allowing removal by the council, noting the injunction's purpose to prevent unauthorized actions and protect the town from potential legal harm.
In Lexington Kentucky a fire devastated the Cam- and Milan stables. Thirty one thoroughbreds perished inclining former U S Senator Camden’s stock Fouls adaits Mojave and others. Early loss estimates range from 300000 to 350000 dollars with several animals unaccounted for.
President will publicly oppose a bonus bill lacking revenue, signaling rejection of McCumber’s plan. He reiterates support for a cash bonus funded by a sales tax, and urges a specific revenue mechanism. Tass notes this may block other similar measures.
At 1087 Seaview Avenue Mrs James Dignerro stumbled descending eight stairs while carrying five month old Jamie. The baby was hurt lightly but not seriously and both mother and child were treated by Dr A B Margulis at the Emergency hospital. Also, baseball player Joseph Irving of 327 Seaview Avenue sprained his right thumb when struck by a pulled something in Waterbury. Dr Margulis dressed the injured finger. Thirteen year old Wag Gunkoshkic treated at Emergency hospital last night for a dog bite on the left leg.
May 9 Associated Press dispatch notes General Wu Pek-Pu urges Beijing to appoint a new Manchuria governor to succeed Chang Tso-Lin while President su Shin Chang hesitates to act. Former premier dans Shish'i, ousted and under arrest, rumored planning a visit to the United States.
Genoa May 9 Russian delegate Tehitcherin signaled a lengthy response to the recognition note. Russia will insist on the right to nationalize property without compensation in principle, but in practice may offer compensation or return some properties. France and Belgium pressed a clause to allow nonreturnable property without compensation if physically impossible to return to previous owners.
Washington May 9 government officials say Geneva conference principles guiding policy toward Russia align with President Harding and advisers. They note no strong dispute over procedure as U S nears recognition conditions for the Soviet government.
Gouverneur Morris files for divorce from Elsie Morris claiming desertion and abandonment. Married May 22, 1905 in New York, separated February 1, 1918. They have two children. Complaint notes Elsie Morris works in a beauty parlor in New York.
President Harding plans a White House dinner with 25 transportation chiefs on May 20 to press voluntary reductions in railroad rates. The move follows commission limits on mandated cuts and aims to ease business sentiment during ongoing rate level investigations.
Boston inventor Charles E L Fowler and his wife Hortense Fowler were found dead in a Back Bay apartment. The medical examiner cited a stab wound to the woman's neck and poisoning to the man. Letters found blamed infidelity and hinted at a mutual ending. Fowler, 30, and his wife, 25, wed last December and had domestic troubles.
Washington May 9 The effective date of the revised patent treaty with Germany was announced by the State Department as May eighth Ambassador Houshton notified the department that the formal reinstatement notice was delivered to the Berlin foreign office yesterday The treaty is back in force after the formal notice.
Bridgeport’s Community Chest campaign posts 228775.14 in pledges for 20 agencies, aims for 358000 plus, and ends extended to cover more homes. A six day drive stretched to a week as workers press to reach every resident, with 164881.00 prelims and 238775.11 in totals from various districts and stores, while many areas remain uncovered.
Prank Saad of 58 Clarence avenue was arrested yesterday morning charged with speeding 35 miles an hour on Connecticut avenue. Three other motorists were arrested for parking.
British Embassy officials ordered further inquiry into claims by veteran Robertson that private detectives kidnapped him and tried to force his departure from the United States at Senator Culberson’s objection. Robertson remains in Washington as talks continue, with embassy verification of his war record and immigration status. No comment was issued from the Culberson camp. Also noted: Joseph Rascay, injured in a bicycle accident, was discharged from Bridgeport Hospital after initial fears of severe injuries.
Washington report on March statement detailing prosecutions and grand jury referrals. Attorney General Daugherty argues investigations show crimes warranted by grand jury review. GOP leaders accuse Democrats of trying to derail an inquiry. Woodruff demands court-led resolution of war fraud cases and threatens impeachment. Department handles about 2000 war contract cases with potential total recoveries near 190 million.
State official Edward Belforte protests a proposed transfer of 165000 from Charities to Public Works for street repair and construction arguing private contractors may be cheaper. Public Works chief Coughlin cites worker shortages from unemployment fund limits and asks the Board of Apportionment to transfer 155000 to Public Works for contracted labor. a meeting to decide is expected soon.
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