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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1922

Page

2

Attorney General Names Two More Extra Assistants General

The Colorado Attorney General Dough Thomas and Washington’s P Hoover announce a new review board to investigate and prosecute barar frauds. It will include the Attorney General Senator Thomas and special counsel, deciding which cases to pursue to reduce litigation costs and focus on winnable prosecutions.

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Tariff Legislation Debate Over Pass Timing

The article discusses urgency to pass tariff legislation, arguing delay worsens instability. It stresses that business needs clear conditions and that revision is possible, with focus on stabilizing the economy and encouraging improvements through enacted measures.

Three Men Killed In New York Auto Crash

A late hour crash on a New York street killed three men and injured several others. Police said a taxi cab and a touring car collided, sending vehicles into a shop window and crowding pedestrians. George Lagiris, driver of the touring car, died later at Harlem Hospital. Charliss Brown, a passenger, was killed instantly. The taxi driver and others were hurt. investigators work to piece together cause and charges.

Teoltider Aldewaait Fia George MacLaurif Charles Rosenberg

Weisemueller Breaks Honolulu Backstroke Record

Chicago swimmer John Weisamueller shattered the world 100 yard backstroke record in Honolulu clocking 0:41.25 to defeat Warren Kealiha. Kealiha held the prior mark at 1.06.25.

Sweismueller Honolulu John Weisamacier Chicago Warren Kealiha Hono Oleiu Kealiha

Battle fleets to be equipped with aircraft planes

Washington, May 28 The acting secretary announced all battle fleets will carry aircraft launching planes and catapults. A seaplane carrying a pilot and passenger was launched from the Maryland, Yorktown, Va. Roosevelt cited tests showing warships’ vulnerability to air attack and said aviation is the answer, pledging catapult development gives the U S a naval edge.

Washington Arting Roosevelt Maryland Ih Navy Yorktown Joint Forces Navy Army Jesalan United States Stonrpvelt Wiliam Mitchell Army Air Service

Staples 15 Invited To County High School Track Meet

Staples High School earned an invitation to a county high school track meet hosted by Fairfield High on June 2 with Milford, Stratford, and Fairfield High Schools. Events include sprints, distance runs, relays, shot put, and jumps. Staples will field Loren Sniffen, John Beattie, Frank Hartigan, and Joan Ennis in the relay, with Sniffen and others eyeing the 100 yard dash and various jumps.

Westport Staples Loren Sniffen John Beattie Frank Hartigan Joan Ennis Ward Green Loren Ghorlen Jayman Charles Lyman Willard Wadisme Staplex Amuny JoHo Beattie John Ennis Donald Payden Chariex Victor Auromiles Jueren Sniffer

Tribute to Soldiers Dead In Memorial Service

A memorial program features Wheeler and Wilson in musical pieces, invocations, and hymns. Attendees include representatives from the National Guard D A R American Legion and Veterans groups. Lt Governor Templeton delivers an address.

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Aged captor beaten after swamp struggle near park

David Flanagan a 65 year old man from Sampson avenue was overpowered by two girls and their friends after dragging one girl from a park area near Columbia park Saturday night. A chase through marshy ground followed a gun was fired and Flanagan fought with a knife. He was captured and taken to St. Vincent's hospital with fractures and rib injuries. Police say he has a long record of similar complaints and was under surveillance for years.

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Harding Party Enjoys Two Day Yachting Trip

President Harding and Mrs. Harding sail aboard the Mayflower for a two day yachting trip down Chesapeake Bay. A special patriotic religious service followed in Washington Park with veterans, clergy, and civic leaders addressing the meaning of the flag and national unity.

Harding Washington May Mayflower Chesaneake Bay Thomas Pond Shoals White House Allen

Rail Labor Board trims railroad payroll in 1921 decision

The Railroad Labor Board cut wages for maintenance of way and related workers across classes by five cents to three cents an hour, with adjustments by job type and local conditions. The decision, noted to affect about 367,000 workers, aims to preserve purchasing power despite higher living costs, while dissenting members warned it would lower real wages and harm bargaining positions.

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Court action considered on license refund for saloon keepers

Commissioner Henry P. Crawford stated saloon license refunds amounting to 8 12 percent of fees paid before prohibition may await state funds or court action. County leaders have disbursed most towns’ shares. funds from the state remain unreleased, delaying refunds and prompting some to seek legal testing by the next General Assembly.

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Railroad Board Wage Ruling Sparks Unemployment Debate

Discussion centers on a wage reduction plan by the wage board aiming to cut unemployment. Labor leaders caution the impact on railroad workers, noting unskilled labor wages lag behind other groups and suggesting broader wage declines could erase gains from a prior $400 million increase. The board historically tied wages to living costs and urged fair wages for similar work.

Woman Sought to Have Ward Killed in Blackmail Case

District Attorney Weeks pursues James C. Clark in New York City as the man tied to the Ward Peters blackmail plot. Peters, aboard the C W Morse during the war, reportedly held $2000 and met Clark after a Manhattan park sighting. A woman caller said two cars near Kensico reservoir were seen the night Peters was shot, supporting Ward’s claim of accomplices pursuing him.

New Rochelle Tonant Beters Waa Distriet Weeks James C. Clack New Peters C. W. Morse Brooklyn Navy Yard Clark New York City Peters Manhattan Ward Wistrice Petars William Fallon Westchester County

Auto Racers Loom Large as Indy Trials Peek Speed

Auto racing notes from Indianapolis fill pages as practices for the Atomic classic surge ahead. Murphy and Muton post speeds above 263 mph, Boyer flicks Red Fettermann’s and Ing Thomas’s cars to near 100 mph, with many others reaching around 100 mph. Tickets and crowds swell as the event nears, described as the greatest sporting event in America with betting and big names like Murphy, Milton, Hartz, Wall, and Duray poised to set blistering pace.

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Invitations issued for Hague conferences in June

The Dutch government issued invitations for two commissions to meet in The Hague on June 2. One commission will include experts from Genoa representatives minus Russia and Germany. the other will consist only of Russians. Meetings will attract over two delegates from all Genoa states except Germany and Russia. By June 26, nations will appoint representatives to the Secretary General for Holland's delegation. Committees will study debt, private property, and credits to Russia to offer recommendations to their governments. Tr. Vande Sande Sakhnoyesn, a consular officer, will organize data for the Hague conference.

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Amusement device accident injures Fairfield man

Guy Caras of 312 Fairfield Avenue suffered two severe lacerations when an amusement device at Pleasure Beach malfunctioned last night. Dr. A B Marquis of the Emergency hospital transported him to Saint Vincent's hospital for treatment.

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RayCo Brake Lining Ad Calls Ford Buyers to Buy Now

An ad urges motorists to inspect brakes and purchase RayCo Raybeston brake lining for Ford cars. It claims Raybeston is adaptable to all cars, promises dividends from the investment, and notes abundant stock.

Trefle Walt Silver Raybeston RayCo

Hardware Store Listings In Fairfield And Mudie Street

A fragment notes stores including Fairfield Snc and Mudie Street location details for hardware items. The text remains incomplete but suggests a local listing of shops selling hardware goods under short labels and street names.

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