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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1922

Page

2

Bridgeport Man Held For Trial In Liquor Reckless Driving

Frank T. Milo of 24 Cleveland Avenue was arrested in New Haven on Saturday night charged with driving a car while under the influence of liquor and reckless driving. The writer Siam Wilcox and her husband were in the car. Milo reportedly asked for cash to leave the scene. His case was postponed at his counsel’s request to permit a number of witnesses to testify.

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Hague and Genoa converge on Russian relief plan

Combined dispatch reports U S view on joining The Hague meeting and Genoa conference aims. It notes that while the United States desires Russia’s economic recovery, it cannot fully participate in a Hague meeting under a Genoa framework and calls for a Russia centered economic inquiry and reforms. Belgium Great Britain Japan participate via a coordinated commission structure.

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Home Robbed on Stratford Avenue Report to Police

A report to police states that a home on Stratford Avenue was robbed yesterday afternoon. The unnamed homeowner described coming home to find entry and missing items. No suspect details or item values are provided in the readable text.

Russia Improvement Cited By Hoover In Address

President Hoover asserts Russia is improving while criticizing blame from some Russians in America. He argues the wartime blockade harmed both nations, stresses internal Russian economic collapse, and urges revival of production and investment security. Hoover refutes promises of vast American gain from reestablishing relations and notes charity spending foresees losses to American property recovery.

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Russians Accept With Reservations

A Russian spokesman said Moscow would proceed with talks but with reservations due to lack of progress in business ties and communications with other nations. Officials raised questions about private property and credit in the talks, while stressing Moscow’s stance without escalating tensions.

Hague Malland

Cleveland Industry Protests Valuations Against Tariff Policy

Representative members of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce sent a resolution to Congress on April 13 urging American valuation in the tariff bill. They argued foreign merchandise depresses industry and current foreign currency values weaken national production, warning that continuing policy threatens the industrial base.

Cleveland Ohio Seuste Pinante Committee

Baby nurseries in police stations draw protests in Chicago

May 1 1920s Chicago report protests from the Chicago Women's Club to Police Chief Pieemorris and Health Commissioner Bundéeson against establishing baby nurseries in police stations. The group calls a police station a place not fit for babies regardless of conditions.

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Bandit Killed During Train Robbery Attempt

A ten man band tried to hold the Golden Stars Limited on the Rock Island line from Chicago to Los Angeles. One bandit was killed in a gunfight near Apache Junction Arizona, after the train drew in. Dispatches received early today say the bandit was killed and no other losses were reported.

Associated Press Golden Stars Rock Island Chicago Los Angeles Wan Arizona

No 40 Men and 8 Horses for' ese Boys Briggeport March Patrol

The 40 men and 8 horses battalion, with three guides, began a cross state march from Stamford to Bridgeport. They expect 19 days on the road with rests, aiming to reach Burt Finan Allen in Vermont after the summer. Major Kennedy praised Connecticut residents and noted no hostile encounters so far.

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Bridgeport Rides War Time Tensions Through City Streets

An OCR damaged passage describes patrols and mobilization in Bridgeport with police actions and public safety measures. Mentions Superintendent Pateley and Sgt. Bianagan enforcing orders as troops or guards move through theaters and civic areas, highlighting wartime disruption and city life.

Jena Neulation Bridgeport Polit

Trams Wreck Kills 43 and Injures 70 in Mexico City

A tram wreck in Mexico City kills 43 and injures about 70 as a crowd of holiday travelers and resort visitors ride a car carrying foreign and local passengers. Many victims are women and children. the car plunged into a gully after braking failed.

Mexico City Sane Romeene Lewin

Child Almost Killed by Locomotive Wheels

A chaotic account from POYWPTON reports a child nearly dragged under a locomotive in Jersey City. Witnesses recall the girl’s brushes with danger as bystanders and railroad staff intervened to prevent tragedy.

Walter Wheeler Cook to Yale Law School

Walter Wheeler Cook moves from University of California to Yale Law School after three years at Yale. He studied at Century City and is listed as a graduate of Columbia University with a year in Rome. He is described as a former president of the Association of American Law Schools and has ties to centers in Missouri and Wisconsin.

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Alleged Operator of Stepney Held for Trial

John Kopseo of 634 Arctic Street was arrested after a federal raid on several trucks linked to alcohol operations. He appeared before United States Commissioner Hugh McAlwedng for arraignment with restraint orders set at $500 bond.

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Tariff no longer a political question in unified stance

Rep Pres of the United States and chamber of commerce leaders declare tariff a non political issue. In a large referendum across business groups, including Southern associations, Democrats and Republicans show support for tariff on economic grounds. They argue tariff serves industry, labor welfare, and federal treasury without partisan aim.

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Trade figures show drop in imports and exports

Washington reports a slump in both exports and imports for last month, with the Commerce Department issuing the data. The release notes broader trade slowdown and highlights affected sectors amid ongoing economic adjustments.

Fraternal Meetings and Orders Featured in City Notices

Fraternal editor notes meeting dates for various lodges and orders including United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen groups, and White Shrine of Jerusalem. Event details mention supper, degree work, initiation, and expected visitors from New York City. venues include Main Street and Stratford area halls.

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Lightning Sets Fire To Three Tanks In Tidewater Plant

A lightning strike hit a Raseline tank oil pit at Tidewater Bi Company injuring a tank and igniting fire that burned for hours. Three tanks were destroyed and a network of wipe lines damaged. The struck tank contained about 1909 barrels of oil and its cover blew off. The blast also damaged an adjacent tank of the same size. Fumes spread to a third tank before crews could contain the blaze. All available operators in Tidewater and nearby plants were pressed into service.

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