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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1922

Page

2

Republicans Draft Plans for Field Day

Republicans from twelve districts met last night to plan a field day at Pleasure Beach on June 29. Committees were formed to secure nationally prominent speakers and organize the event, with a $10 district assessment to fund the project and payouts shared among participating clubs.

Meblicka Club Pleassure Beach John Y. Caldwell Airmar Mra. J W. F Howard Challenger jArthur F. Conner James A. Tucner F. D. Kilpatrick Miles George Morria yJuly Arthur F Conner Je iNorthey William Redden J L. “Evons Dawid Price Ameg

Meetings Tonight For Fraternal Organizations Bridport

Notices list tonight meetings for multiple fraternal groups including Knights of Sythias Arcanum lodge I C O F Women s Christian Temperance Union and Master Plumbers and Teachers associations with addresses in Bridgeport and nearby streets.

Pride of Bridgeport Council Daught Aes of America Stein Street Joseph Dowdall Knights of “Sythias Main Street Arcanum Lodge I. C. O F Broad Women's Christian Temperance ‘Union Gibert Street Bridgeport Master Plumbers’ Assation, Inc Main Bridgeport Teachers’ Association eBridgeport High School Savoy Athletic Association Pambroka American Insurance Union Golden Iy Council State Street Ashlay Lodge Sand A. M Masonic Empleo

Students Compete for Barnum Prize in Speaking Contest

Seniors from Bridgenort Wich High School were selected to compete for the Barnum prize, with graduation approaching. Essays cover topics like why to compete, journalism, modern girl, and ideals, to be read at commencement on June 24 as judges prepare to decide the winners.

Barnum Prize Bridgenort Bernard MH. Frarer

Mystery Shrouds The Smith Case Deepens

Local authorities probe a Bridgeport death tied to John Moyers and a missing money inquiry. Bonds valued at 40000 remain, with investigators examining a suicide scenario and attached property across the state. Officials weigh legal actions and currency records as a body found near the Bridgeport boathouse prompts a larger securities inquiry.

Smith Shevin Patrick Boirtend l Avenue Somer Ty Alfred Street Chalmers Pleei Ge Joseph Flint Alfeed Temli- Son Fairfield Beach Bridgeport John Moyers

Police Seek Louis Friedman Linked to City Hold Up

Police suspect Louis Friedman in a hold up after witnesses tie him to the cash route from the Connecter company to the car barn. He reportedly appeared near the money meet place with accomplices prior to the crime and may have used an alias. Investigators describe Friedman as formerly connected with the streetcar company and familiar with payoffs and routes.

Sorovotf Middle Street Barnum' Terrace Wriedman Serta Priedman Troad Friedman Igid Bullard Company Connecticut Company Friedman Charles Snider

Father released as son tells how his brother died

Sixteen year old Clarence Senely testified to Prosecutor Fane that he, not his father, killed ten year old Henry Senely whose body was found in a lake near Tuckerton. Clarence said he lied to his father about the death, then described a pursuit, a fall into the lake, and hiding in the woods as he watched his brother’s body surface.

Lakewood N. J Mas Clarence Senely Fane Caein County Mne Hears Lake Nar Tuckerton Tems Rives Soright Glarenca Len Henry Henry Bouvier Jayne Als Horne Hutman

Suspects in Highway Robbery to Face Preliminary Hearings

The men named Beeker and Kraut, each held on $44,000 bonds, were to be arraigned in Guy court for highway robbery. The case involves theft linked to a house where Friedman allegedly received reliefs and samples of handwriting used on an application blank for a license. Fire destroyed certain records or papers, and the criminal court is expected to hear swift dispositions today with possible coinl session in the Superior Court.

Tor Vehicle Company Pallin Friedman Lcense Ates Ielers Friedmuy Ghman Beeker Sunerior

War Cross at Marne Feats Heroic Soldier and Wife

A scrawled tale recounts Henri Plonquec fined $20 by Justices Squiers for speeding as he tearfully recalled earning a French War Cross from Marshal Jattre at the Marne. He vows never to face his wife without twenty dollars while declaring the feat brave amid wartime echoes.

Marne Caldwell. N. Ta Henri Plonquec Marshall Jattre Henri

Smith Bond Case Prompts Audit and Probe Silent Answers

Readers debate the Smith case as $40,000 bond, missing funds, and an estate sale trigger calls for audit and wider inquiry. Experts question bond validity, while officials hint at broader investigations into tax and city finances during a transition.

Smith Sehoy Friends of Sifu Drew

Morgan Charge Against Justice Dept in Senate Claim

Senator Samuel Intermeyer cites a communications alleging J. P. Morgan & Co. controls the Department of Justice and blocks relief through the agency, regardless of party. he accuses the banking firm of overruling law and steering decisions via General Electric and other linked entities.

Morgan Dept. OF Justice Senate Washington Department of Justice Pollete Department of Just J. BP. Morgan & Company Anleomuel Samuel Intermeyer Intermyayntermyers Keetric J. 2 Atoc- Fan and Company Toe Sarma Jagavanne Masters Atle Moreso Terry Sone

Daugherty Takes Direct Charge Lion?s Preparation Crisis

The Attorney General confirms a need for an additional corps of experienced attorneys and auditors as the four year effort nears completion. Principal assistants approved in these crises will receive a salary of only $10,000 per year.

Baker's Cert Flavoring Extracts Advertises Quality

An OCR fragment touts Baker's Cert Flavoring Extracts as offering the finest sugar eggs beef milk and purest ingredients for baking. The teaser atmosphere hints at a colonial or early 20th century ad style.

Commons approves premier policy at Genoa talks

The debate centers on the Genoa conference outcomes, Lloyd George's claim of private understandings, and whether nations, including Russia and Poland, agreed to a pacific pact. Asquith, Lord Robert Cecil, and others challenge government transparency while urging unity with France for European peace.

Genoa Metrapsy Russia Asquith Europa Lloyd-George Poland Roumania Robert Cecil United States Janeé Meureen Hogland France Edoyd-George Lord Robert Washington Balfour Hughes Robert Ceci Uwtet United Sta OC America Ferea America Hague Europe Romeorsey

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