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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1922

Page

3

Fraternal News Meeting Notices and Lodge Addresses

Local fraternal editor notes meetings for changing mates and corrections to notices. Includes addresses for Signet Chapter, Bridgeport Dodge, Circola Roma, Columbus Boys club, oc Dneas council, Knights of Pyth Temple lodge, Muensterder lodge and Masonic temple locations.

Feiegram Middle Street Signet Chapter A. M Min Bridgeport Dodge Iks Circola Roma Noble Arenas Columbus Boys, Club Ol' Pem Toke Street Oc Dneas Council State Atrees iBridgepor Knights of Py Temple Ioge A. M. Mapmomic Temple Broad Street Muensterdserz Lodge Stata sUutet

Minstrel Show Delights Large Casino Audience

A large crowd enjoyed a Kings of 6 Minstrel program at the Casino on State Street. The performance featured Hokes, dancers, and comedic interruptions by the Car start and Sill Toomey the Policeman. The highlight was the Dance of the Dinties and the Sheik’s Wife danced by Dinty Moore club members. Miss Bridgeport and other entertainers boosted the show with lively numbers. The cast list includes Miss Gladys Murphy and many others, with Gerald Phelan as Interlocutor and city officials noted among the audience.

Laminatre State Street Knights of Columbus Ter Sill Toomey Dinty Moore Club Agithe Bridgeport MaryBuerie Ryan Canthor Witstandley J. ‘Bues Gerald Phelan Gladys Murphy AnnaKennedy Marguerite Ryag Peiias Rose Maher Anna Lee Mildred Ierell Grace Crawley Oss Mary Bannon Filéen Secking McKelty Arone “Wailer Mary Keene Gl. Hickey J. Nelson J. Duvall Bues George Ryder Charles John ‘Non J. Kiely W. Garrity C. i Greancock F. Coates T. Eccles V. ‘Charnes J. Sullivan A. Witstandley E. McNamara E. Sopler R. Welsh EL. Coughlin C. Miller EB. de Swaney R. Nevins 5.Mujldoon H. Proseus Vallett T.riely F. Dunn Ryder William Hugh Wh .Lavery Joseph Jevine J. Fitngerald John J. Ryan Redsone Broderick Walter

Carmen Reject Wage Reduction Plan Arbitration

New Haven May 24 The ballot of trolley men union members is moved by state trend to strike but a wage cut is rejected The dispute will be submitted to arbitration with the Connecticut Company and the trolley men expected to appoint representatives The Board of Arbitration will include the same members as last year with Joseph Serr James Vahey and Justus Benetw noted in the reports

New Haven Trolley Men’s Union Connecticut Company Trolley Men's Union Iong Board of Arbitration Joseph Serr Hartford James Vahey Boston Troliey Men Jus‘nee Juho Kr.benetw Wae

Railroads Face Potential Rate Cuts and Appeals

The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs a fair return on rail property and urges a rate reduction to stabilize commerce. It finds current returns above prewar levels while costs fall and revenue rises, and notes a 5.75 percent fair rate after March 1922 with general encouragement of lower rates to ease transportation burdens. The commission also cites improving demand, prices, and industry conditions as supporting a softer rate regime.

Harding Hig View Pont Interstate Commerce Commission

Freight rates cut by 10 percent to July 2

Washington May 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a 10 percent reduction in railroad freight rates effective July 2 across most classes and commodities. Agricultural products except certain grains are largely excluded. The commission also set a 3.75 percent reasonable return on capital for carriers and asked railroads to state by May 31 whether to submit new schedules or await formal orders.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Eccl New England Feday Commission

Waterbury inventor B P Bristol dies after trolley strike

Benjanita Piel Bristol, longtime president of Bristol Manufacturing and noted inventor of electrical, steam and water meters, dies at home in Plant Mills after injuries from a trolley car crash in Waterbury last July. The 3 men era pioneer passed away May 24 following months of illness.

Waterbury Benjanita Piel Bristol Bristol Manufacturing Company Plas Mills

Three Bandits Captured After Daring Payroll Robbery

Police captured three bandits after a payroll robbery on a Stratford Bridgeport route. Kraut, Becker, and Kiviat were arrested following a high speed chase. one bandit was killed, another wounded, and the third surrendered with a gun still loaded. The escape car, abandoned with a dead man in the back seat, was traced through Stratford, Bridgeport, and New Haven. Police pursued along Washington Bridge and Brdgwport county lines, aided by witnesses and a fruit dealer report.

Dunn Palige Urns Altal Housit Edward Gallarher Housatonic Avenue Urey Fourten Connecticut Ecarcbarn Kraft Becker Alk Ieges Potters Morgue Broad Street Ant Xl B Barmum Terrace Kivalt Wisher Friedman Lime Kraut Broadbridge Road Stret-ford Kivait Stratford Devon New Haven Bridgcwort Bridgeprint Detective Bureau Willian Nichols Wash Instonbridge Milford Road Leonard Holmes Calle Joan MecQuillen Louis Luerle Broadbridge John MoQuillen Louis Everie Holmes Quillen Ever'e Trom Holmes Balts Herman Kraut Willett Street New York Qear Holmas Fond Harrington-Richardson Krow Bridgeport Elm City A. Walker Waihe Michael Arnoldky Bureau of Investigation Cmeer Charles Hart Poll's Theatre Washington Bridge Walker Arnaisky Hoyt Loch Tast Main Street Stanford Bridgeport Trafic Arnolsky Kiviat Nplice Aleo Geome Glong Kista Stratfard Solic Station

Criminal Action Against Smith to Be Asked Soon

A city audit and rumored misdeeds around ex official Smith raise questions of missing funds from April to November 1921. Residents recall Smith’s business interests while neighbors report his sudden departure and a missing wife. City clerk’s shop on Fairfield Avenue remained open despite attachments, with Marty Jacobson stating no orders to close.

Smith Thomas Till Corrie Chanther Com Yimerce Bridgeport Yestery Day Ile Penne Methesiot Lawrence McGrath Ellsworth Street Pairfield Nantanket Black Rock King Street Smith Shockers Eugene H. Smith Wairfeld Avenue Alfred Street Marty Jacobson Jacobson

Plan to Fight Split of AMA Scientific Groups

In SP LOGIS May 24 an organized effort forms to stop separating AMA scientific sections from the house of delegates. Resolutions protest and seek by law amendments to remove scientific representation from the delegates. The move, debated by delegates and expected to shape tomorrow's legislative discussion.

LOGIS American Medical Association House of Delegates Naishetive Igh Tully

Gambling rooms run by Smith described as poker haven

Witnesses say Howard Smith operated a rear store card room where high stakes poker and social gaming occurred nightly, with basement spaces dedicated to cards. Police raids found no tangible bets or evidence of illegal gaming, while associates claim Smith led a fast life and may have fled or harmed himself.

Alfred Street Fairfield Avenue H& G Howard Smith Lough Generalix Systems of Policy Department Cours Gavr Ony Smith Black Rock Harbor Stone Alifely Beach Amrous Otran Pide Boston Jarhor

Fire at New Haven box plant causes $900,000 loss

May 4 fire swept the National Folding Box company plant in New Haven a paper and trapper age building. Management estimated the damage at about 900,000 with losses in stock and materials.

New Haven National Folding Box Company Tre Tre

Ulster Tensions Escalate Amid Border Disorder

Ulster situation grows critical as casualties and unrest spread near the border. Ulster special constables arrest a Bank of Ireland manager in Lurgan while a Catholic bishop of Derr is held up near Moville. London dispatch notes rising indignation and massing of mobs along the Ulster frontier.

Lifford Donegal Free State Ulster Anker Belf Bank of Ireland Lurgan County Magh Dgblin Derr Moville Ulster Special London

Larkin Nominated by Irish Labor Party in Dublin

The Irish Labor Party in Dublin will nominate seventeen candidates for the upcoming elections. Among them is Tanya Larkin, a former Transport Workers' Union head, recently released from U.S. prison on a writ of habeas corpus. Larkin was convicted in 1920 of criminal anarchy and sentenced to five to ten years.

Dublin Laper Party Tanyos Lackin Transport Workers’ Union United States Larkin New York State

Bankers Meet in Astoria on Possible Reparations Plan

A high level committee of bankers from neutral, allied, and German markets convened at the Hotel Astoria to discuss remedies for Europe’s economic crisis. They reviewed four proposed measures dubbed solutions and planned an exhaustive study of Germany’s condition to gauge any tangible progress. The gathering included Mr. Morgan and notable figures such as Sir Robert Kinders, M. Deacroix, and others, with talks focusing on potentially authorized loans to stabilize reparations and ease the European debt situation.

Morgan Wao Robert Kinders England Charles Serpent Banque de l'Union Passienne G Vissering Netherlands Pegeust M. Deacroix Herr Bergmann Udget Hotel Astoria Repara Europe Allice M. Deacrois Shaie Bank Signor D'Amello Pt Ct M.schibs Japan Hessinns Rand Marne

Chicago Votes Funds For 1000 More Police

Chicago May 24 The city council approved an ordinance to appropriate 678000 to hire 1000 additional police officers. In a separate action the state's attorney's office wrestled in court to block the release of two defendants implicated in a case tied to the slaying of two police officers.

Chicago Cmil

The Easiest Way To End Dandruff

A plain powdery remedy claims to dissolve and destroy dandruff with a small amount rubbed into the scalp nightly. By morning most dandruff is gone and itching stops, leaving hair shiny and soft. four ounces at drug stores for a small cost supposedly cures all signs.

Marshall Field Buys Motion For $25,000

New York May 24 Margnall Field of Chicago and this city who has a large racing establishment in England bought a Roang mare Tuesday Troveh Ggarze Odam who trains for Robert Gerry and probably will handle its horses He purchased Motion a year old filly by Fair Rock out of Affection from Jann Madden The price was not made public but it is known

New York

Field silks missing as Europe trip underway race unlikely

A fragment states Mrs. Field registered his silks with the Jockey Club a year ago but colors have not appeared yet. Mr Field is en route to Europe and it seems Emotion may race while Beery’s name and colors remain unclear.

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Heinz Carmen B. P. Bristol Patrice A. Mianagan Auphin A. Kegan Bendita Jlridgeport White Plains Fairfela Avenue Excent Mr. Smith Jim Larkin Irish Labor Party Wirth Marshall Field Tre Bosak Bosal Manufacturing CO Teaarran Aa American Hardware Stores Fairfield Ave Middle St Westchester County East 41 Street New York City John Irving Krueger David Unger Marion St Tel Noble Conn
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