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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1922

Page

2

Protest over street playground near St Cyril’s school

Ordinances committee of the Common Council reviews a petition from residents near St Cyril’s Archial School in Church Street Pembroke and Mallett asking the city to ban the street as a playground. Petitioners say noise and crowding disrupt neighbors. committee expected to report favorably at Monday night meeting. Also notes potential favorable report on John A. Cornell’s autographer contract at 1100 dollars yearly for back taxes work.

Jrersons St. Cyril's Arcchial School Church Street Pembroke Mallett the Common Council John A. Cornell Weith

Russian reply unsettles six week Conference glare

The report notes a prolonged conference with Russians pressing for deeper talks on disarmament and nationalized property while rejecting limits on sovereignty. Britain resists adjournment as France Poland and others seek delay via a mixed committee. Lloyd George opposes postponement without settlement.

Europe Lisyd- Georga Britain France Poland Czecho-Slovakia Sugvest Lioyd- George M. Bones M. Beneg Prague Dur illogy-Georgé Rissaysporcars

Barthou Denounces Soviet Reply At Genoa Meeting

French diplomat M. Barthou arrived at a hotel dinner with American Ambassador Wild and other leaders. He called the Soviet response an indictment and refused to answer, saying his government would send instructions next morning. French delegates condemned the reply for dodging past issues and focusing on future points including confiscations. They warned a commission of experts would delay action and invite quibbling.

Genoa Press Gaid M. Barthou Tenga Richard Washburn Wild Signor Sehanser Baron Hayashi Viscount Ighii M. Barthou Stave Paris Ohe Belgium France Russia

Bomb thrown at tramcar depot in Belfast injures four

May 11 report says a bomb exploded at a Belfast tramcar depot wounding two workmen severely and two others slightly. A nearby special constable was shot, and police and soldiers fought gunfire in the Marrowbone district for over two hours. A girl among those wounded was reported up to midnight.

Belfast Marrowbon

Chang Tso Lin massing troops for final stand near Luanchow

Reports say General Chang Tso Lin, dismissed as Manchuria governor, plans a last stand at Luanchow 65 miles south of the Great Wall. Troops move from Mukden toward the point while Chi Li forces train near Tangshan preparing an enveloping action. American missionaries with Chang Li ordered to withdraw.

Tien Tsin Associated Press Manchuria Chang ‘Tso-Lin Peking Wu Pei-Fu Luanchow Great Wall Mukden Bis Kaiping Tangshan Buining F Chang-Li Chang Tsa-Lin

West Coast convention boom draws vast 1922-23 travel

California prepares for a record convention season with at least 130 events scheduled in 1922 and more in 1923. Estimates predict around 300000 delegates and visitors. Major gatherings include Rotary in Los Angeles June 6 to 9 and Shrines in San Francisco ten days later. Hotel bookings rise sharply and railroads anticipate unprecedented tourist travel.

San Francisco Horace Greeley Westwarg Ho California Charles S. Fee Déleralee International Association of Rotary Clubs Los Angeles Shriners San Franncisco Mecca Pacific Coast Ad Clubs San Diego National Association Real Estate Boards Disabled American War Veterans International Association Chiefs of Police San

Bethlehem Steel Buys Lackawanna Merger Nears Completion

Bethlehem Steel moves toward finalizing its purchase of Lackawanna Steel as Lackawanna directors plan to meet next Tuesday to confirm the merger. Independent executives, Kuhn Loeb bankers, and financier groups discuss financing for the multi company merger. Grace denies any connection between the Lackawanna deal and the Independent merger.

Lacy George Downs Lackawanna Bethlehem Wit Kuhn, Loeb and Company Grace Bethlehem Corporation

Liniment Jags Shocks Mattoon as Booze Shortage Sparks Arrests

Mattoon reports a rash of arrests as residents drink liniment labeled 70 per son, gconol in pockets. Local authorities move to curb or ban sale amid concerns over impaired behavior and unsafe consumption. In Parsons Kansas a landlord Beagle widely praised for liberal rents. tenants recount his grants during wartime.

Mattoon, Jil Mattoon

Indictment of Chicago labor leaders strengthens habeas pace

Eight Chicago labor leaders were indicted amid a flood of habeas corpus writs. Time for further investigation was granted and most prisoners were returned to police. nine men were discharged for lack of evidence, two were offered release on $5000 bonds, and fourteen others were set for hearing. James J. Conroy, secretary of the Building Trades council, was among those discharged, while Emmett Flood of the American Federation of Labor faced a hearing tomorrow.

James J. Conroy Building Trades Council Emmett Flood American Federation of Labor

Federal aid invoked in Chicago disorders

An appeal was sent to Washington today for federal aid in Chicago’s labor war after three labor leaders were arrested following the bombing of general buildings and the slaying of two police officers and denied a writ of habeas corpus in the state court.

Chicago Washington

Four Injured By Falling Safe At City Store

Four men from Alfred Tex Piano company were injured when a heavy iron safe toppled on a narrow stairway at 174 Fairfield Avenue delaying work moving the safe to the second floor. The top stair collapsed trapping the men. they were treated for minor injuries by Dr. KE B Ives and sent home.

Alfred Tex Piano Company Fairfield Avenue KE. B. Ives Edward Flood Main Street Streitford Joseph Kellar Sherman Street William Desmond Courtland Street Harry Broadbent Remington Street

Free State Soon to Exercise Authority in Ireland

London May 11 Viscount Birkenhead the Lord Chancellor hinted that the provisional government in Ireland would soon exercise its authority. He said he had been informed there would soon be a desolute organized attempt to assert the force of the provisional government authority more strongly than hitherto possible.

London Associated Press House of Tords Viscount Birkenhead Ireland Fuuure

Forest fires break out again in Bay State region

Mass Worcester May 11 driven by a high wind forest fires raking out again and still burning at midnight caused damage estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 in Auburn Rochdale Charlton Oxford Douglas Dudley Ashland and pastong Fr 1 and Thompson and Wilsonville Connecticut tonight One man is missing in Douglas Fifteen square miles were burned over in Connecticut fires south of Dudley

Worcester Mass Auburn Rochdale Charlton Oxford Douglas Dudless Ashland Pastong Thompson Wilsonville Connecticut Dudiey

Tornado Kills Three in Nebraska Farm Areas

Three people are dead and several injured after a tornado swept near Lexington Holbrook Hildreth and Broken Bow Nebraska yesterday. Farm property and livestock suffered heavy damage with Lexington alone estimated at over 100000 in losses.

Omaha Lexington Holbrook Hildreth Broken Bow Nebraska Tate

Federal raid seizes six stills in New Haven

In Wallace street a Federal raid seized six stills and confiscated 800 gallons of denatured alcohol, nearly 1000 cases of empty bottles, 46 empty barrels and 246 quarts of alcohol preparation. Sixteen agents led by Jonathan Ena moved the paraphernalia to a warehouse. no arrests. Distilleries operated jointly producing denatured and clear alcohol at about 160 proof. bottles labeled Alco Sponge, 92 percent alcohol.

New Haven Wallace Street Federal Jonathan Ena Prohibition Connecticut Eno

Britton to Meet Leonard in June Championship Bout

New York May 11 Jack Britton welterweight champion and Benny Leonard lightweight champion agreed to a bout around June 1. Promoters reserve option for a 12 round no decision fair at Jersey City arena or an 18 round decision at the New York Velodrome.

New York Jack Britton Benny Leonard Jersey City

Sheltons Replacing White Pines in Jimlor Recreation League

The Sheltons will replace the White Pines in the Jimlor Recreation League after the White Pines failed to post their forfeit and caused scheduling delays. The Sheltons open with a game against the St. Mary nine on Sunday.

Sheltons White Pines Jimlor Ucheduia Board of Recreation St. Mary Nine

76th Division Officers to Meet Here May 23

Officers from the 3rd Field Hospital and 418th Infantry Regiment of the 76th Division U S will hold a conference in Bridgeport May 23. The meetings are tied to pay for attendees for one day and reflect War Department policy toward reserve organizations. General George H Cameron announced dates for the division events in Hartford New Haven and Providence from May 24 to May 26.

3Éth Field Hosiiul 418Th Infantry U. S Bridgefort War ‘Department George . H. Cameron Collons 304Th Infantry Hartford New Haven Providence

Patronage Row Splits Party in Local Club Disarray

A heated meeting revealed a Democratic district club in debt about $159 with roughly $20 in assets. Members, many longtime Democratic workers, debated reorganizing with full unity. Alderman Alfred E Veneas entered but declined to comment on the situation.

Alfred E. Veneas

Rebellions Loom Across Mexican Republic Under Obregon

May 11. President Obregon faces new revolts in Tamaulipas Nueva Leon Coahuila Durango Puebla Vera Cruz Tabasco and Oaxaca. Small bands rise as federal troops pursue them with mixed success. Government believes a wider drive against hostile groups may come in days ahead.

Mexico City Obregon Tamaulpas Nueva Leon Coahuila Durango Puebla Vera Cruz Tabasco Oaxaco Wil

Forest fires rage across state destroy farms and timber

May 11 report: one man burned to death, six farmhouses and many buildings burned as wild fires sweep thousands of acres of arable and timber land. Central and rural fire brigades aid widely separated districts. Kent Dam construction at Scituate reservoir halted work to fight flames. A volunteer firefighter died at Burrillville while aiding crews.

Burrisville

Blizzard Rages Through South Dakota With Heavy Snow

A fierce May blizzard barrels through western South Dakota and Deadwood area with two feet of snow and heavy rain, thunder, and lightning. The storm worsened through the day, disrupting travel and daily life.

Deadwood South Dakota Hall

Meetings Tonight For Fraternal News In The Talagram

Readers are asked to address changes of meeting dates and any additional fraternal notices to Fill Editor at The Talagram, 140 Middle Btrwat. The notice seeks to inform members about scheduling updates and related organizational news.

Local Fraternal Halls and Temples Listed Around Bridgeport

A mixed listing notes meeting spaces and lodges in Bridgeport including Pride of Bridgeport council at 181 State Street, Daughters of America, Joseph Pewdall lodge at 1025 Main Street, Arcanum lodge 1. C. O. F. at 1089 Broad Street, Women’s Christian Temperance Union at 239 Gilbert Street, Golden Hill council, American Insurance Union at 183 State Street Pyramid patrol, Masonic temple at 1065 Broad Street Ashlar lodge F and A M, Masonic temple.

Pride of Bridgeport Council Daughters of America State Street Joseph Pewdall Knights Pythias Main Street Arcanum Lodge Broad Street Women's Christian ,Temperance Union Gilbert Street Golden Hill Council Surance Union Patrol Masonic Temple Broad-street Ashlar Lodge A. M

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