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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1922

Page

2

Government Tightens Narcotics Control Nationwide

Washington announces drastic new rules to curb narcotic traffic. A Narcotics Control Board will regulate imports and distribution with customs oversight from entry to manufacture. Crude opium coca leaves may enter at four ports under strict supervision. excessive shipments are prohibited and seizures apply to all non surveilled methods.

Washington State Hushey Tesagury Mellon Comanerce Floover United States Customs Narcotics Control Board Three Cabin Airivers Control Board

New Testament? Hall Murder Adds Testimony

New testimony on page 11A claims Henry Carpenter and his wife were not at the murder scene. An attorney said their movements that night placed them at the Wheat home in Highland Park with Ginner Diere, contradicting earlier accounts. Witnesses may show Mrs Hall knew of her husband’s affair prior to the murder night.

Henry Carpenter J. K. Wheat Highland Park Ginner Diere

Harding to Press for Ship Subsidy

The executive plans to push a ship subsidy bill and seeks modifications to win Senate support. Proposals include tying profits to operators with a government clause akin to the railroad earning provision. Reorganization of departments and credit legislation for agriculturists loom as winter topics amid uncertain legislative prospects.

Senate Anguer Executive Commission Contiss Soom Grovrim Toc Group Sreate House

Astor Urges England to Work in Campaign Address

Lady Astor spoke at Guild Hall in Plymouth urging Britain to work and back the League of Nations. Her remarks drew cheers as crowds pressed for admission, and she pledged to stand firm for policies likely to advance peace and prosperity.

Lady Astor England Plymouth Novi Guild Hall Haute League of Nations

Fuel Report To Fuel Administrator Today

The technical advisory committee of the Fuel board will submit its preliminary report to Fuel Administrator Skinners this afternoon after an 8 o'clock board meeting at University place. The committee has held five four hour sessions, aiming for a comprehensive plan to aid the administration in a forthcoming coal allocation. The Bridgeport view addresses household needs and mine activity, listing available coal types and suitable heating equipment. The report may guide a new filing on coal distribution and include guidance on using soft coal.

Puel Board Skinners Osard University Olay Bridgeport

Pilotless Plane Demonstrates Ninety Mile Flight Feat

Historic tests show an automatic pilot system kept a small aircraft on a true course for 90 miles despite adverse weather. The gyroscopic system integrated with engine control promises safer, steadier flights and potential military uses including bombing.

Atte Walen Aly Service Army Airervice Ignado Texica

Britons Vote as Polls Open Today

League and union workers stand by as polls begin across the country. Voters press to cast ballots amid tight security and expected counts across more than a hundred constituencies. Final results and Parliament composition will not be known until Thursday or Friday night.

Duondon Sabe

Bankers Secret Meeting In Paris Sparks Market Speculation

Reported in Paris today an International bankers conference led by J. Pierpont Morgan opens tomorrow with strict secrecy. German officials, including Secretary of State Bergmann, may meet Morgan to discuss currency stabilization moves that could influence the mark and dollar exchange and trigger a large market swing.

Berlin Noy Dad J. Pierpont Morgan L'arie

German cabinet files resignation and debt plan details

The cabinet outlines a plan to stabilize Germany with gold reserves and foreign credit, preserving internal gold bars and channeling half of proceeds to Versailles obligations. It proposes budget cuts, reduced officials, and reorganized state enterprises while maintaining eight hour pay and restricting luxuries. A conference on bank credit and permanent financial rights for Germany is planned.

Germany Sh c Reichstag Garnany

Germany Needs Cash to Secure Grain Supply

Associated Press reports Germany faces a looming food crisis needing about 800 million marks in foreign credits or grain imports over the next year. Experts warn that without large international loans or food credits from the United States, Germany risks famine as its currency collapses and Allied nations assess measures tied to German indemnity and economic rehabilitation.

Lars Associated Press Germany Nema Essary Txperta Guise Troy France Geran Jedds Poincare Reich

Rioting and Revolts Continue at Cologne

Rioting and revolts over the cost of living persist in Cologne and the Raine industrial region. Mobs plunder numerous shops including clothing, groceries, and tobacco outlets. many areas looted or smashed. Police charged the mob with drawn sabres after being forced to fire.

Berlin Cologne Duesselgort Raine Dutficuls

Coal Seizure Ordered by Newburgh Fuel Administrator

Newburgh New York November 14. Fuel administrator Wisdom Perkins seized three car loads of chestnut coal on the Goulet property near Chester. Investigators found 60 tons near Goulet barns after deliveries to residents of Chester Florida and nearby Hamlets could not be housed. Perkins directed a local dealer to distribute the coal in one ton lots to residents.

Newburgh N.Y RK. Perkins Orange County Hobert Hghland Walls Goulet Perking Chester Florida Hamilets

Boy Kills Brother Over Matches in Quarrel

In Chicago a 21 year old brother Renney Taveringr mourns as Robert Taveringr dies from a fight sparked by a box of matches. Kenneth claims he did not intend to kill. he says the altercation began when he asked for the box and was refused. The brothers had returned from a party when the dispute escalated near their home.

Chicago Robert Taveringr Renney Wim Kenneth Louis Pace Cent Bob

Plan for Soldiers Agreed Upon at White House Conference

Washington dispatch reports a comprehensive plan for disabled veterans care agreed at a White House conference with President Harding. The plan aims to complete hospital work swiftly and provide necessary care to veterans, with no further conferences needed. Details of hospital numbers funded by Congress remain unavailable.

Washington Gora White House Presidens Harding Congress

American observers named for Lausanne Near East talks

The State Department announced that Child and Grew will represent the United States as observers at the Lausanne conference. Rear Admiral Beletel, commissioner at Constantinople, heads the American group with a senior associate. The United States will present the Washington government’s views without negotiating, with Tead of the Group leading the delegation.

Washington Rome Minster Berne Lausanne State Department Beletel Constantinople

Bandits Beat Hotel Detective On Draw In San Francisco

In San Francisco on November 14 a hotel cashier was robbed of a 32400 hand hag while being escorted to the bank. George W McCullan of the Fairmont hotel was shot and seriously wounded during the hold up as bandits assaulted the cashier.

San Francisco George W. McCullan Fairmont Hotel Frank Berry McCullen Alygun

Democrat Wins Oxford Election in Special Poll

In Oxford a special election today, Albert IX Pope, Democrat, defeated Edgar B. Tureen with 116 votes to 0. The result follows a prior state election held weeks ago that caused the vacancy.

Oxford Albert ix Pope Edgar B. Tureen Seiad Neceasary Stata

Lawsuit Over Colds Against Pullman Company

A Boston area man sues the Pullman Company claiming illness after a trip. The case cites a December 1420 date and involves a dry woods purchase dispute while alleging the company caused his cold.

Sues Pullman Company

Collision injures man on Communications Ave in New Haven

An accident on Communications Oak avenue involved a youth employed by the Wert Union company suffering a fracture. He was taken by car to Bridgeport hospital following a collision with a car driven by Joseph Kreigerman of 146 Sherman Street New Haven.

Wert Union Company Eifferng Teftles Oak Avenue Joseph Kreigerman Sherman Street New Haven Loyta Bridgeport Hospital

Release of Dorothy Gordon Continues In Hearing

The hearing resumes before Master Peavy with permission given for Dorothy Gordon to be interviewed by Sheehan Spurcey and Gardind after previously restricted access. Packard had limited access to the imprisoned witness, and the record indicates Dorothy spoke normally and rationally during the interview.

Peavy Br. Packard Jardin Netvess Ogree Dorothy Sheehan Spurcey Gardind Red

French say women are hostile to books Faris

A Paris discussion on women and books reveals a belief by writers that women oppose literature. The view, seen as natural in France, claims many women deter purchase of books, while men fear wives’ reactions and hide volumes to avoid punishment. One Parisian notes secret purchases under coats.

Faris Sheenka Bh Tonen Parly Cor Pinees Ag Nornrahs Bergunegerk Guthor Pookloyar Erdins

War rumors drive demand and price swings in diamonds

London reports a surge in diamond demand as war rumors in the Near East boost prices. Experts note a revived market in Amsterdam and Hamburg with large-scale trading and buyers seeking both fine stones and smaller clusters. New sources and Fed openings push supplies, echoing past Russian Revolution patterns.

London Dima:id Near East Diemondg Letidon Amtavergy Feds Rower Clustera

Bargains Run, Flee, Cop Shoots Man in Boston Street Sale

In Boston a man and a companion tried to sell goods for half price on a crowded street. Police pursued through a throng near Washington Street at noon. La Monte, 72 percent dying at City Hospital, and an officer wounded Lamories. the suspect unidentified as police seek the second man.

Boston la Monte Nla Lamorie Gota Patel Sohn CG McCarthy Laimontes

Grocery Cashiers Robbed Of 12000 In Akron

A robbery at a Akron grocery store led to the loss of twelve thousand dollars from cashiers. Police pursue suspects described as two men seen fleeing in a passing vehicle after the incident.

Akron A. Sov Charise Ds Gnedhaya Alpeter

Government Spends $1.23 Million on Rail War

Government expenditures tied to a railway shop workers strike last summer rise beyond 1.25 million dollars, according to a Department of Education actuary’s estimate. The report highlights costs from wartime speed measures and appointed deputies linked to the strike.

Washington Department of Duation Meirshald Sim

Supreme Court hearing on Anthracite Coal Tax case

The article reports a Supreme Court session over the anthracite coal tax involving the Phas Collery Go and Roland Holsay, with testimony by Cor Faye porary and guidance from General Colima of Pennsylvania. It notes states including New York, New Jersey, Maine, and Delaware were prohibited from appearing and that the decision will affect coal tax enforcement.

Smyrna in Ruins After Devastating Fire

Nov 14 Jas reports Smyrna remains in ruins as fire devastates the port and city. Abdul Bey, civil governor, seeks aid from Angora authorities but faces delays and confiscations. Turks restrict entry and exit, foreigners fear relocation, and police patrol the hub as the city grapples with the disaster.

Smuyona Associl Press Brest Kra Smyrna Abdul Bey Angora Kove Gong Convern

Turks concede police control over their minority

Nationalist leader of the Turks concedes in principle the Allied occupation police control over their own nationality and agrees to discuss similar jurisdiction over minority populations tomorrow. The concession reflects the present tense of occupation and aftermath in the Balkans as Allied forces outline authority.

Onlyantinoele Nav Povertor Cangstanople

Meetings Tonight for Fraternal Lodges and Societies

Fragmented OCR lists several lodges and fraternal groups across streets and avenues, including New England orders, protective societies, and local chapters. The item reads as a community notices page with multiple meeting venues and group names.

Leased Buildings Sought by Mullins Company

William A Mullins, real estate operator, leases his property to take over a ten year term for Tate Company. The building spans about 5 000 square feet of floor space with free use and the lessor plans to establish a shirt making plant with around 109 workers in the city. The firm operates a large manufacturing establishment in Brooklyn.

wWillam Mullins Esate Ling Min Muy Tras Shosb ‘Maurufaducing Co I Brook!sp

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