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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1922

Page

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Hague Proposals Topic Dominates Envoy and Lloyd George Talks

U S envoy and former prime minister Lloyd George confer on Hague proposals as delegates prepare to depart amid ongoing diplomacy. Helen Lombard denies resignation rumors tied to men’s club tensions, stating she will leave for Europe soon and urging separate club rooms for women. The article notes friction between the women’s Fifth District Democratic Club and male members, with Lombard defending women's actions and denying allegations of scandal.

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Stratford Avenue White Way Lights Protest Local Stores

Merchants and property owners on Stratford avenue plan a meeting to urge installation of White Way lights from Seaview to the city line. They argue current lighting is dim and city officials have overlooked the busy East Side shopping street.

Stratford Avenue Naver Stratford Avenues Seaven Avenue Oeachother Waite Way East Mild Woltin Chalanmn Samuel Wollin Wollin Evore Staview Avenue Board of Aldermen Myra Wetlin White Way Fairfield Avenua State East Main Arger NewNald Bank and Trust Company Stvarford and Newfield “Avenues East Side

Government Kids Hoover Plan to curb coal profiteering

Washington May 18 coal operators with non union open shop output reached a Hoover plan to curb profiteering and stabilize prices during the strike. A district committee system will supervise orders ensuring direct sales to consumers at reasonable prices while a Washington committee coordinates efforts and a government price basis may guide future agreements.

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Threshold of a New Era Heralded by President Harong

President Harong addresses the Chamber of Commerce urging a robust American Merchant Marine to support national revival. He argues commerce and civilization are linked, warns against sacrificing U.S. industry for foreign gains, and stresses a commerce with a conscience as essential to a prosperous future.

Harong Washington Mar Harding Chamber of Commanne United States Isolz Yixes Republic

Stowaway Suspect in Derby Policeman Shooting Case

Derby authorities, aboard the steamship Colombo near New York, uncover five stowaways including a possible suspect in the July shooting of Patrolman Stephen Degnan. Degnan had been guarding Kellogg estate coops. a band of raiders previously tried to raid the chickens. The Derby chief and Degnan plan to identify the stowaway in New York.

Derby Colombo New York Italy Della Rocca Jamaica N. Y Stephen Degnan Derby Department O'Dell Degnan Kellogg Derby Nock

Holy Cross Priest to Lead Mission at St Augustine’s

Rev. Mark J. Smith of Holy Crown College Worcester will deliver sermons tonight as part of a three night mission at St Augustine’s church at 6 30. The mission continues Saturday and Sunday nights at the same time in preparation for the sodality of the Children of Mary and the crowning of the statue of the Blessed Virgin. The bishop will administer the rite of Confirmation at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

Mark J. Smith Holy Crown College Worcester St Augustine's Church Sodality Children of Mary Admister

Pinchot Maintains Lead Over Alter In Primary Returns

Philadelphia and Allegheny totals push Pinchot ahead of Alter as returns from Tugse day’s primaries show Pinchot with 498,759 and Alter 490,202 nationwide with 284 of 7024 districts reporting. Pittsburgh’s tally gives Alter a 44,985 edge, and Philadelphia’s tally shows Alter leading by 64,048 in that city.

Philadelphia Pinchot George 1S Tugseday Stata Binehor Ang Alter Allegheny Piiusturch Jeistsburgh Rave Alter Alter

British Columbia Town Submerged by Flood

A flood on May 1 near Niqokla British Columbia submerged a town as the Nicokla river burst its dam water pressure tore through the settlement. Government roads were swept away and three small houses carried away. Residents fear extensive property damage and isolation for nearby farmers cut off from communication.

Niqokla B.C Lhis Mora Nicokla Atreyis

Steel Leaders Urge Shorter Hours and Lower Prices

Washington May 15 figures show steel industry leaders discussed freight rates mergers and a push for an eight hour day with President Harding. The talks followed a White House dinner with 50 industry representatives and officials. The group endorsed abolishing the twelve hour day and authorized a committee to study the issue and report back to the industry.

Washington White House Lateretate Commerce Commission Harding Alvepighi Daugherty Vie Ates Associated Freas American Steel and Tran Nana O Ave Myui~ter and Co Kert H. Gary Units States Steel Corporation Insitute Gslelis United States America Ocal Hotel Fbert RB. Gary United Stattes Steel Corporation Gna Mikea Georga B. Christen Thea Thatron and Sleet Industry Metlan Hoover Davis

Doherty Boosts Sheriff Candidacy From Small Towns

Alderman Thames Doherty of the Eleventh District received broad support from friends and towns across the county as he seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff. Widespread backing flowed from Bridgeport Monroe Fairfield and Danbury amid growing pressure in the region.

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Community Chest Campaign Totals Reach 258 154

Canvass results show Districts leading with fractions to go. totals reach 250 164.78 with major pledges from Algonquin club Hiwanis and other groups. Crane Company workers contributed 1546 18 toward the drive as headquarters prepare a full club by club tally and late lists.

Mourch Catholic Daughters of America Jewish Welfare and Activities Teague Aiud United Advertying Club First Wistrict Womens Republcan Club Dorothea Siamm Q. FL Round Table Womens Republican Rink We Co. AL Rarnim Avenue Acalphian Lodge C. F Witst Hungariants B. Society Young People's Society of Parksient Cong Shureh Young Womers Club Ny United Church Luvin Women's Cornell Ladies’ Sowing Club Salvation Army First Presb Thayity Nota Sotel

Ibottomley Denies He Stole Club Funds Seeson

May 11 Horutig Bote reports former editor Jake dill pleaded not guilty after arraignment in Old Sabie. Iwnen is accused of misappropriating funds from the Victory Rand club. He allegedly helped form the Viewry Band club to enable a scheme to buy government bonds, amid anti American actions.

Seeson Horutig Bote Trailey Jake Dill Iwnen Sabie Anurt Victory Rand Club Hollonviex Vegterdogy Glub Co

Negotiations Revive Hope of US Participation at Hague Talks

US envoy Richard Washburn Child and Premier Lloyd George resumed talks in Genoa on US possible entry to the Hague conference. Delegations hope Washington will decide to participate. The economic conference adjourns after four months as plenary sessions focus on speeches by British PM and Russian head of delegation.

Genoa Associated Press Richard Washburn Child Lloyd Georges United States Hague Mrobab Hoon Lyorays George Pramiar Faesta Schangeny London On & Epegal Berlin Boloneviks That Hague Wiashington America State Department Child Senor Schanze Liyd-George Washington Rustia Russia Rugsit Agaliy

Hughes Addresses Commerce Group on Legal Titles and Contracts

Secretary Hughes declared that recognizing valid titles and maintaining contract sanctity are fundamental to international relations. He spoke to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States about preserving the essential basis of international intercourse.

Washington Seccretary Hughes the Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Tchitcherin Talks on U. S. Demands in Genoa

In Genoa on May 18, Tchitcherin said the Soviet Union could meet U S demands only if foreign ownership is compensated and Russia preserves its own economic system. He stressed resistance to external pressure and asserted Russia’s system has become communism through nationalization of land, industry, and transport.

Lincoln Stefpens Genoa Tchittcherin United States Sovieis Sigie Song Russia

Black man's body found swinging from a tree in Conroe Texas

Grimes county farmers discovered a Black man’s body hanging by a roadside near Plantersville on May 18. The victim, known as Barry, had allegedly been harmed by a mob the prior night after an incident involving a white girl. He was captured by officers, jailed at Anderson, and then escaped.

Degman Paninn Monti Crima New York al Cotter Italk Montl Conroe Texas Grimes County Plantersville Iis Barry Anderson

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