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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1922

Page

16

Memphis Clubman Charged With Murder of Wife

Miles G Buckingham of Memphis clubman was arrested in Abeneptl is charged with slaying his wife Mrs Loomins Harrison Buckingham. He posted 15000 bond and claims the pistol discharged accidentally as they left a car near Pickens Mississippi during their Gulf Coast tour labeled a second honeymoon. Two shots were fired with one bullet lodging in the car seat and another in Mrs Buckingham's back. Local authorities and Canton Mississippi officials pursue an indictment for murder.

Abeneptlis Tenn Miles G. Buckingham Memphis Club- Men Waa Loomins Harrison Buckingham Buckingham Jackson Miss Pickens Buckings- Yara Marshal Horton Fred Mire Madison County Grand Jury Canton Mcfray Shere Smith Depres

Suspended Boston broker commits suicide at home

Somerville Mass May 14 George A Haskell head of the brokerage arm of George A Haskell and Company petitioned into bankruptcy after his suspension was announced by the Boston Stock Exchange commits death by his own action hanging in his home while his family was out He had been in ill health for some time and worried over the companys financial troubles.

Somerville. Mass George A. Haskell George A. Haskell and Company Boston Hart jueLome I Heath

Springfield banker dies at home in May 74

Springfield May 74 Prank Adams a widely known banker and packing candles executive and vice president of the Chicopee Nations bank died at his home this afternoon after a brief illness. Rog trustee of the Springfield Institution for Savings was also mentioned in the obituary.

Springfield May Prank Adams Chicopee Nations Bank Rog Springtel Institution For Savings and Crosce Florace Smith Fund

Glasgow Judge Critiques Prohibition In America Visit

Judge James Stewart of Glasgow, visiting in the United States, denounces Prohibition as a blunder and argues for reform through education and example. He warns Americans about overregulation and the loss of personal liberty, citing free speech as a key difference between Britain and the United States. The remarks were delivered during his stay with Mrs. A. L. Fisher and noted in Page Thirteen.

America James Stewart Glasgow A. L. Fisher Park Avenue United States Great Britain Mr. Stewart

Man's Body Found in Water Bears Word Mother on Arm

Milford May 14 An unidentified male body was found in Bayview waters by Gordon Goldsmith and Kenneth McKnight. A tattoo on the left forearm reads Mosher with a horseshoe, ring finger shows a Japanese algae mark, body dressed in a denim shirt with New York tag, a khaki pair of trousers, and no shoes. Dr. J W H Fischer noted long exposure and possible winter time in water. age 26 to 35, about five feet four and a half inches tall, 140 pounds. Police notified. body moved to Ford's undertaking parlors Milford.

Milford Bayview Gordon Goldsmith Plymouth Court Kenneth McKnight Darina Place Cobblesford J. W. H. Fischer Ford New York

Prohibition Gains Highlighted by League Leader

Boyd Dory of the Anti Saloon League of America keynotes at United church on Sewing Dragon's Teeth and the prohibition campaign. He cites rapid ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment, voter unity, and state arrests declines as evidence of prohibition's public support and social impact.

Boyd Dory Anti-Saloon League of America Englanndg United Church Daly Anid Wil DU von Cor Vears Antie Saloon League Americ Snoush Sussies Doty Houses of Representatives Congress America Mir. Daly New Haven Hartford

Italy Joins Talks On European Economic Treaties

EXOA May 14 reports Premier Signer Busty plans return for parliamentary discussion as Italy negotiates an economic pact amid European talks. A Polish oil accord and a Romanian oil flow to Trieste for refining are set to accompany a commercial treaty, with potential deals with Albania Spain and Finland tied to treaty clauses and market access.

EXOA Genoa Ftaly Roumania Trieste Oither Aahonia Spain Finland France

Community Chest Seeks 110000 to Complete City Drive

Bridgeport faces a brisk fundraising push as the Community Chest reports about 110000 still needed to meet its 927060 goal. District leaders anticipate the first district will hit its quota soon while the second district presses on, aided by volunteers and local companies.

Tie City Wilpe Norman Leeds Oon Bridgeport’ Finance Federscloh Iet Fenn Jines Wiger Bridgeport Albert 5 Laery Cis Raunda Ard Qnata Indvatri Ceorre Eames Bryan, Electric Company Beth Nau Fis

Black Diamond Wreck Claims Fourth Victim

Batavia N Y May report lists a fourth death from the Black Diamond Express wreck. The deceased, Mrs A C Deroire of Geneva, died from fractures while hospitalized. The wreck section at Lehigh Valley line remains under investigation with officials requesting appearances tomorrow.

Black Diamond Wreck Batavia Tm, Barker, Superintenden Pufti Lehighview Railroad

Dublin Peace Committee Meets Amid Ulster Riots

Optimistic Dublin notes peace prospects as the Peace Committee of the Dail meets to push a settlement. Military involvement cited after Townsend Street disorder. several wounded, including two seriously, as violence flares in Belfast and surrounding areas amid curfew and gunfire incidents.

Dublin Associated Press Monta Brace Coummiller Peage Committee Dall Birean Alaj Dail Eireann

Multiple Accidents Keep Emergency Doctors Busy

A string of accidents taxed emergency staff yesterday. Jeph Racna of Florida suffered a compound fracture after a fall and was treated at Bridgeport Hospital. Edward Puller, sixteen, and Mrs Clary incurred facial injuries from a collision and home incident respectively, with care by Drs Gannel OConnell and others. A man on Main Street was found intoxicated and taken to Hillside Home by Dr O'Brien.

Jeph Racna Flompson Sirnet Ned Dgannel Bridgeport Edward Puller Myrtle Avenue Beaside Park O'Connell Bieh Mra Clary Kaita Midland Street aCennel Cillwre Street Main Street Bailroadawanne Hillside Yionne O'Brien

Russians Refuse Meeting as Genoa Accord Sags at Hague

At Genoa May 14 Associated Press reports Russia unwilling to join a new allied commission at The Hague. Allies plan reconvening June 15 to discuss Russia but no durable agreement emerges. France Britain and others seek U.S. participation to straighten the Genoa tangle. Edward Grigg notes a compromise plan accepted and to be passed to a sub-commission, with details still vague and the U.S. decision awaited.

Genoa Associated Press Hague Ate T Commission Itussis By Pear United States France Great Briain Lbn Guton Zvn Edward Grigg Lloyd George Commission On Commissions America Edward Troyd-porge Mi Tt M. Sarthon Franse Forsign Minis

Fire damages upper floor at Branford shore home

Firefighters from Stanford and local departments battled a blaze that gutted the upper floor of a Branford shore home. Investigators attributed the damage to an accidental cause and remained on scene to prevent further spread as crews secured the site.

Shore Home Branford Aimmer EES. Armstrongs New Haven Stanford Fd Fina

Aged Woman Dies While Arranging Sister Funeral

Mrs. Mathey Sprague, 60, of Brooklyn, collapsed in H. E. Fishop's parlors while finalizing funeral plans for her sister Mrs. Georgie A. Mason. She died a few minutes later. cause believed heart weakness. The sisters, both connected to Bridgeport arrangements, will be sent for burial.

Mathey Sprague Claremont Avenue Brooklyn H. E. Fishop Fairfield Avenue O'Connell Mer-Cency Mire Sprague iBridgeport Ster Georgie A. Mason Tolarry Wan Avenue Ali Bishan Ralph TH. Smagve

Daylight Saving Test Would Shift Capitol Clocks

The nation debates a daylight saving experiment to move clocks forward for the test period. If approved the plan would run until October 14 and affect transit, schools, and business hours from morning to evening. The White House and Senate are cited in discussions, with commuters warned to adjust schedules accordingly.

Washington Pye Cabit Tng Insta Ettehing Tre Film Local Mamine Threeremater Bere Ornr Snfishments Ipubstries White House Senate On Howacy Antic Movsrea Tre Pp ‘Vist Olu Sebel Piste Senis Ena

Italian minister hands Hague invitation to US

Genoa May 14 The Italian foreign minister Signor Schanker president of the economic conformer called on Ambassador Child and delivered a formal invitation to the United States government to participate in the newly arranged Panue conference on Russian affairs in Tyne. The ambassador forwarded the invitation to the State Department in Washington.

Genoa fAssocial Press Signor Schanker

Germans Sign Silesian Treaty With Poles Tomorrow

Geneva May 14 Associated Press German and Polish representatives head the League of Nations ratifying the Upper Silesian accord. The pact, longer than Versailles with 601 articles, ends six months of talks led by arbiter M Calonder. It sets detailed disposals for railways water power coal and legal issues for fifteen years and aims to avert future economic crises while creating two Polish German commissions under League oversight.

Geneva Associated Press Council of the League of Nations League M. Caionder Switerland M. Calender Upper Silesia Eague Germany Poland France Allied Supreme Council Paris

Privers Arrests Highlight Traffic Violations

Several motorists were arrested yesterday on autoamiabile violations. John Drlegietewsk of Krupp Street Fairfield faced a lights equipment charge, Julius Buckwalder of 1045 Koxsurh Street reckless driving, and David Bernandez of 29 Wilson Street charged with speeding 75 miles per hour on Fairfield Avenue, per Captain Bray of the Fire Department.

John Drlegietewsk Krupp Street Fairfeld Julius Buckwalder Koxsurh Street Captain Bray Fite David Bernandez Wilson Street Fairfeld Avenue

Soviet demands equal status or war if not met

London reports Russia refuses to accept who appoints a mixed commission and warns negotiations could lead to war. Russians claim they will negotiate only with full Russian representation and may stay or leave Genoa based on proposals. The note to President Facta signals possible Genoa withdrawal if an American-led plan is adopted.

London Reuters Genoa Signer Schanzer Universal Survicé Rng Ace America Tehitelerin Rustans Tehiteherin Eosaving Fatals TE Khoston Russia Siat Chitererin Ehitchert United Sy. States

New Census Bill To Be Brought In By House Soon

Washington May 14 A bill to provide for a new census this year will be introduced in the House by Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts. The measure aims to address reapportionment concerns and remedy what he calls disproportionate representation and franchise inequalities across states and citizens.

Washington Tinkham Massachusetts Federal Congress United States

Prince of Wales Lunch with Gen Wood in Manila

The Prince of Wales, bruised from a polo accident and wearing a bandaged forehead, had lunch with Governor General Leonard A. Wood in Manila. He indicated pain would ease and planned to return from the Philippines soon.

Prince OF Wales Gen. Wood Manila iNov Generga Leonard A. Weed

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