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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1922

Page

2

Metal Market Gains Slowly and Steadily

Copper gains driven by merger talk and strong trade activity. Lead prices rise twice in eight days while zinc remains firm with July shipments limited. Tin up by half a cent and aluminum demand climbs on potential automotive uses. Antimony markets show cautious activity amid buyers’ nerves and supply concerns. Foreign markets brighten, copper futures eye near-term gains as rumors of Kennecot Mother Lode merger fuel optimism.

Kennecot Mother Lode Chile Braden Isecopper Brelletesd Comsequance Earl Electro‘lytic Copper Export Association Kundar 13 Get. c Aries Tepetta Perth-Amboy

Meetings Tonight For Fraternal Organizations Listings

Readable fragments list meetings and offices for fraternal and benevolent groups including United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Knights of Pythias, Pythian sisters, Calanthe temple, Daughters of St George, Knights of Columbus, and related lodges. Addresses include Main Street, State Street, Washington Avenue, Elm Street and others in various buildings.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Elm Street Konckapotawauh Tribe Nownell Main Golden Hill Harmony Council OQ. U. A.M Mithra Lodge Knights of Pythias Calanthe Temple Pythian Sisters Pequonnack Iddhe Daughters of St. George Martha Washington Lodge St. George's Hall Fourth District Republican Club Harmony Lodge State Olea Lodge Sisters of Hermit Fairfeld Avenue Workmen's Jana Fairfield Avenue Shenandoah Lodge Main Street Corinthian Lodge M! Maronic Temple Froundsgnatt Rebekah Lodge State Street Botay Rose Council Sons and Daughters of Tiberty T. Tuthil Camp W. OW Park City

Zinc Trade Shifts as Coal Strike Bites Demand

The article notes continued strike pressure on lead and zinc supply with strong May and June demand, weak July demand, and mixed smelter activity in the US. It highlights rising aluminum use, new duralumin tests, and orders from automotive and cooling utensil sectors, plus shifting metal prices and trade commentary on tin and antimony markets.

Westarg Henrietta Toplin Evances

Forgery Suspect Sent to Federal Prison for Money Orders

Theodore Scanton, 22, of Melrose, Mass formerly Astoria, jailed June 4, 1822, after passing forged money orders at a Main Street jeweler. Taken to Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for three year term. Aliases include Wrank Caujre John Drake and Thomas Scanton. Also tied to plans to steal blank money orders for substation use. Two accomplices, Genjanon Gibbs and Andrew Debren, jailed for related offenses.

Thin Lott Theodore Scanton Atlanta Georgia U.S J. B. Waltéey James Wheeler Scanton Wrank Caujre John Drake Thomas Scanton Mel Genjanon Gibbs Springfield Andrew Debren Richmond Treasury Department

Carnivorous Cat Rescued From Can by Police Patrolman

Bridgeport officers pursued a carnivorous cat through the streets of Caroling Street last night. Patrolman John A. Gunzenhauser and the Second Precinct finally freed the cat, using tin snips after a lengthy chase, the animal meowed gratefully as it escaped.

Caroling Street John A. Gunzenhauser Second Precinct Bridgeport Ipelasn Amin Patrolmah Gunzenhauser Waa Jock

Bulgaria Conflicting Revolt Aims at Boris Government

Report notes Minister Hanardom claiming Fermier Stamboulsky aided revolt and debated with King Boris. Vienna telegraph says premier opposes Communists and would resist a revolution. Bulgarian regime hampered by 270,000 Russian Wrangel troops and a cap on its forces, with only 7,900 volunteers enlisted.

Hanardom Saia Fermier Stamboulsky Vienna Boris Rabustersal Bulpanan Wrangel

Millionaire Held On Killing Charge

A wealthy man faces a murder charge after a dramatic confrontation described by Ward and involving Peters and two accomplices Rose and Wack. Ward claimed Peters was forced from a fast car at gunpoint and that Ward fired an automatic pistol during the struggle.

Millionaire Amn Learhed Troters Ward Rose Wack Peter

Inquest Planned After Calhoun Ave Still Blast Funeral

Coroner John J. Phelan will hold an inquest at 9:80 tomorrow into the death of Mrs Rose Lanefelder 72 who died yesterday from injuries after a still explosion in her home at 82 Calhoun Avenue Dr S M Garlock medical examiner viewed the body and allowed removal to a local undertaking establishment The blast at 5 50 shook houses a block away A fragment from the still bottom struck Mrs Lanefelder fracturing her skull breaking her right arm and causing internal injuries She died minutes after the explosion Son Alex S Lanefelder 42 a clerk and six children at home was arrested on breach of peace and later on a Volstead act violation He claims he slept through the blast and found his mother after the crash Patrolman Robert F Tate summoned aid but she died before ambulance arrived The still used a gas and coal stove and the kitchen was littered with stove fragments and debris

John J. Phelan Rose Lanefelder Calhoun Avenue M. Garlock Aurlad Weross Ter Son Alex 8 Langtelder Langfelder Ruy Patroiman Robert F. Tate Lanefelder Eprugmaker

Fog Alone Blamed for Egypt Sinking by Seine Captain

Brest May 22 Associated Press reports Captain Lebarzic of the Seine says fog around Finistere and Ushant caused the British steamer Egypt disaster. The Seine rammed the Egypt Saturday night, about 247 lives lost including two Americans missionaries Mrs. M. L. Sibley and Miss W. M. Boyer.

Brest Associated Press Egypt Lebarzic Seine Ministry of Merchant Marine M. L. Sibley W. M. Boyer India Searet Ain Knote buIk Brose

Soviet Delegates Busy in Italy Continued From Page One

Soviet delegates in Italy discuss distribution of profits between Russia and exploiters and the need to guarantee tenant properties. The debate centers on how Russia will safeguard factories machinery buildings and other assets sent for use and ensure protection for owners.

Russia Ohatarle Diacy Gena Nemely

West End Church to Hold Musicale

West End Congregational church arranged a musicale directed by the organist and director for next Sunday. Singers include Mrs. G B Beers Miss Nellie Pettiarew James Munga Henry Greene with a special cantata Praise and Thanksgiving by Carrie B Adams.

West 4End Congregational Soro

The Terrible Argentine Ant Spread Warned Across Lands

An alarm about the Argentine ant reports its global spread since 18, warning it ruins nestlings in Madeira, harms crops and trees, and endangers infants. It urges extreme precautions, noting risks of bed contamination and baby exposure to ant trails.

Madeira

Trolleymen Vote Today on Wage Scale Change

Bridgeport trolleymen and related union members prepared to ballot today across the state to decide if they will accept a company offer for a 70 percent wage cut. Leaders warn against further reductions. workers seek the old 60 cent scale used last year, after arbitration set 64 to 66 cents retroactive to June 1, 1921, requiring refund of overpayments.

Bridgeport t@ peteral logis Votr Menarg Board of Arbitration

Father Worries Beaus So Daughter Calls Cop

In Hoboken New Hampshire Marguerite Fitzpatrick finds a unique defense by summoning police after her father Cornelius Fitzpatrick is jailed on a complaint. Court proceedings reveal his belief that her suitors are cake eaters and loungers and his threats toward them. The hearing touches on family conflict and a father’s reaction to his daughter’s romances.

Hoboken Marguerite Fitzpatrick Cornelius Fitzpatrick Ima Gell Fitzpatrick Marguerite Nm Toy Mizpatrick Chilren

Tenant and owner clash over locked home in Morris County

A. H. Joanson of 184 Reservoir Avenue and Morris Lieberman of 274 North Washington Avenue were involved in a dispute. Lieberman, owner of the Reservar Avenue house, turned off the gas. a fight followed and Lieberman was charged with assault and breach of the peace, later freed on a $50 bond. The city court is to hear the case today.

Acrested A. H. Joanson Recervoir Eventi Morris Lieberman North Washington Avenue Lieberman Reservar Avenue Johnson

Miss Sides Stars In Studio Entertainment Recital

An evening at Kemvel’s studio featured Miss Aring Sides as organizer and soloist Miss Sides with Mrs Eleanor O’Donnell accompanying. Dancers included Miss Helen Mann and William Stetsam, while Prof W J Place offered reading selections. The program listed numerous pieces by Merrill Nemerowsky Remisky Korsa Tsehai and others.

Kemevel Aring Sides Helen Mann William Stetsam W. J. Place Amna Sides Eleanor ‘O'Donnell Scotty “Chopin Chopi Wren Benedict Merrill Nemerowsky Birokes Ward Stephens Tudia Roalsky Koreakow

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