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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1923

Page

1

Curzon Leads Foreign Office as New British Cabinet Formed

The Baldwin administration outlines the cabinet with Curzon as Foreign Secretary and Bonar Law moving to the Duchy of Lancaster. Key posts include Davison as Chancellor, Salisbury as Lord Privy Seal, Hoare and Amery in top posts, and Neville Chamberlain directing Health policy in a cabinet reshuffle amid readiness for Parliament.

Londox Slay Associated Press Tenisht Aronday Ihn Robert Cecil Andrew Bonar Law Duchy of Lancaster Bonar Law Stanley Baldwin Treasury Fof Commons Privy Geal Lord Rabery Eperu Marquis of Salisbury W. C. Bridgeman House of Lords Arquis of Curzon Thsee Devonshire Heart of Derby Indt T Viscount Peel Honorale Montague Bartow The William Jtornson-Hicks Absta Nent Pensions Honoorat GC. Tryon Buchy of Lancaster John Colin Campbell David Roe

Youths jailed after false alarms for $100 reward

A 20 year old and a 19 year old in custody over multiple fake fire alarms and police calls. They allegedly tipped off authorities to the reward cash, with one admitting to ringing alarm boxes and another implicating him for cash. Police say both showed weak mindedness during questioning.

Chum Gaid George Clemannu Bostons Avenue Robert Kinsen Madison Avenue Clemann Kissen Angel Ions Gerrity Erouka Kisser Iegemann Jnut Tig

Local NJ youth held on serious charge after family rift

Local New Jersey youth, just wed three days, is detained on a serious charge following alleged broken promises from a guardian. Reports describe attempts to obtain information under duress, with a second youth also arrested. A mix of other regional notices follow, including veterans’ memberships, school events, and local incidents across multiple towns.

Couple Seeks Forgiveness Then Is Taken In By Police

Emelia Ciocetti a 19 year old and Joseph Fentony 23 of Boonton N J ran away earlier this month. They wed in Milford last Wednesday and now live at 872 Hallett Street. Fentony was jailed on 31000 bond on seduction charges after authorities located the couple and Boonton police wired for their return.

Police Department New Jersey Emelia Ciocetti Joseph Fentony Boonton N. J Milford Hallett Street Fontony James Glimartin Lords

Fatigue Overwhelms Gary at Steel Institute Dinner

At a New York meeting of the American Iron and Steel Institute Elbert Hary urged Christian business ethics while Prince Cartani Hatian ambassador defended Fascism. Gary collapsed from fatigue during Charles Schwab’s reading and left the platform as doctors attended him. the event continued with coverage on page two.

New York Associated Press Steel American Iron and Steel Institute Elbert H.ary United States Steel Corporation Institute Prince Galesio Cartani Hatian Ambarsador United States Gary Charles M. Schwab Bap & House Commodore Teimeeting

Murder suspects reduced to two in Holtz case inquest

Coroner John J. Phelan's inquest into the May 4 murder of 72 year old hermit George W. Holtz near Topstone Station heard that state police have narrowed suspects to two. Six witnesses testified including Dr. E H Smith and Dr. Bruno Weaver who performed the autopsy. The inquiry continues with additional witnesses to be examined if needed.

Yopstone Station John J. Phelan George W. Holts Yimpawang Lake E. H. Smith Redding Bruno Weaver Stamford Holtz Phelan John Dendone M. H. Dewanap Alice Dewsnan Albert Aigner Mr. Dewsnan Harry J. Barrett Branchvisle Tepstove Texertot Bste M. H. Dewsnap Holte Frank Viral If Staiz Porcemen John Kelley Birgefield Vireill Bridgeport Li. H. Smith Umpawaug Lake Smith Weaver

Becomes Father, Forgets His Job

ROCKVILLE CENTER N Y May 25 Eugene Reed a gateman for the Long Island Railroad was told at 5 AM yesterday that a baby had been born at his home He grew impatient waiting for relief and after hours of calling received no answer He left his post and returned home to find a long line of cars and police who cleared the scene Heed was fired.

Rockville Center N. Ys Eugene Reed Long Island Railroad Reed

United States France settle pay for army of occupation

Paris reports a signed agreement between the United States and Allied powers for repaying the cost of the American army of occupation in the Rhineland. The net cost about 250.9 million dollars is to be paid in twelve equal annual installments, with the first due by December 1, 1923, and priority given to US payments during the first four years.

Paris Associated Press United States Rhineland Lunday Eliot Wadsworth Germany Army of Occupation Can Chance Wallington May Pinte Department Paria Bilal Wadasyouli

Military Honors Here Sunday for Canadian Veteran

A Sunday 10 a.m. ceremony at St Mishaela cemetery will unveil a head-stone sent by the Canadian government for William Chamberlain formerly of Lee Avenue. A firing squad of six and Bridgeport British Great War Veterans officers will attend. Chamberlain served in France and died recently after discharge due to illness. Participants include Commander William Smith, John Pepper, Sergeant George Willingon, and John Porter.

New Jersey Chum Swedish Baptist Conference State of New York B. Joyce Bridgeport Women's Christian Temperance Union Keys C. A En City Normal School George Wethersfield St. Michael's Cemetery William Chamberlain Sons of Herman Great War Veterans of America Lee Avenue St. Mishaela Chamberlain Farres France

Communists Loot Essen Warehouses Red Drive Spreads

Paris reports the French government will prosecute Marcel Cachin and other communists charged with acts against the state. A cabinet meeting led by President Miller decided to refer the case to regular judicial channels as the Senate sitting as a high court lacks jurisdiction to try the communists.

Paris Associated Press Marcel Cachin Millerand Senate Justice High Court Nn Pwar Poincare Chamber of Deputies Premies Poincare Chamber Ruhr Br. Politzare

Greeks and Turks Move Toward War as Allies Intervene

Near East delegates prepare for a private conference likely to decide war or peace among Greece and Turkey. Allies include Romania and Japan with Joseph C. Grew among absent American observers. Ismet Pasha seeks moderation while Greece presses for territorial indemnity and cash payments. Jugo-Slav envoy Jovanovanyeh urges reconciliation amid Balkan tensions.

Wtp Dau Saden Ek Thane Bress United States Jugo- Slavia Reumania Japan Joseph C. Grew Spme Greece Ismet Pasha Angora Tis Athins Eliotherios Venizelos Tsmet Jovanoyneh Balkans Turkey

Humphreys Lake Named For Pond Near Derby

The United States Geographic Board renames the pond near Derby Humphreys Lake after a water body formed by the Stevenson dam on the Housatonic River above Derby. Connecticut builders contend the naming could affect a contract dispute and a state legislature session is involved. Stamford reports May 25 that Spnry Bierwith of Main Street faces forgery and obtaining money under false pretense charges. extradition proceedings will follow.

Hartford Can United States Geographic Board Humphreys Lake Housatonic River Derby J. Henry Boranack Connecticut, Taght and Sower Company Tne Ram Stamford Spnry Bierwith Main Street

Striker Ranks Grow Rapidly in Ruhr Unrest

ESSEN reports say bands of communists attacked warehouses and looted markets while most city stores closed. Three Russian agitators were arrested in Dortmund for bicycle courier activity as unrest broadens across the Ruhr with claims of communist troops forming. German officials request German security police return to maintain order amid walkouts and discontent.

Essen Reds Associated Press Berlin Achtuhr Abendblatt Ruhr Dortmund Reed Poliie Deguvutte Planta

Bandits' captive drafts his will beneath diplomatic talks

Leon Friedman, captive of Ami ytae Shantung bandits near Tsaqchwang, drafts a legal will witnessed by two fellow captives. He bequeaths all to his Shanghai-based brother Max Friedman, with J B Powell and G Ly Musssa witnesses. Powell bearing the testament attends an all night conference with foreign consuls and Chinese officials.

U.S Baldwin England Greece Turkey Near East Essen Poincare Chamber of Deputies Bangor Aroostook X. i Gary Corgrove Dartford Bridgeport Tou Bogash Bryan Downey le Syracuse Trace Champone Philadelphia California Valve Aid Mes EL OM Urookiawn Cannery Bill Duhnston St. Cloud Latuste Leon Friedman Friedman J. B. Powell Shanghai Powell G. Ly. Mwussa Bipo

U.S. Army 46th in Size of Standing Forces of World

In San Francisco on May 23 Secretary of War John W Weeks declared the United States standing army the forty sixth largest globally and too small for its aims. He urged restoring the force to a minimum of 123,008 officers and 000 enlisted men, criticizing pacifist arguments and noting low defense spending relative to 1913.

Lazarus Norwalk Southport G. O. FP Endorsemont Voorhees Winstedman Fairfeld Fairfield County League of Women Voters Danbury Wilbur Salem Stevenson Dam U. S. Surrey U.S Rhineland Loore-Wiles National Fiscuit Companisa Britain State Department LU. S U. S. Army Weeks San Francisco Standing Army of the United States John W. Weeks Association of the Army of the United States

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