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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1922
Page
2
Railroad executives report continued improvement in rolling stock quality with fewer freight cars needing repairs. As of October 1 the total under repair was 2914 cars, 22.8 percent of the fleet, down from September 13 and July 1 figures, totaling repairs valued at $64,872, about 15.8 percent of all cars in use.
Angora officials refuse to hold peace talks in Lausanne favoring Smyrna as the conference seat Mustapha Kemal Pasha may attend Yussif Kemal says army commands rely on him for presence and warns against delaying the conference plans four new demands include suppression of the Greek navy exchange of civilians and minorities repatriation of Greeks neutralization of the Aegean islands and a plebiscite on Western Thrace evacuation of Greek forces to occur in stages with five day windows for each area and orders to Greek officers to refuse extensions France claims credit for brokering armistice with Turkey while condemning Lloyd George critics and praising French diplomacy
London reports a forecast of early dissolution amid Balkan tensions. French diplomacy with Angora seeks to halt advances on the Straits while Thrace may be ceded to Turkey as a sign of goodwill. France and allies push a cease of military intervention as negotiations proceed. Also notes a new East Main Street trolley route begun yesterday, altering cross-street patterns and hourly headways.
Republican delegates from the city voting district met at the High School to finalize nominations for city ticket posts including Assessor Board of Education representatives and Justices of the Peace. Contests linger in several senatorial districts with Kilpatrick Wilder and Lee among leaders. Venti Buckles deadlock in 22nd. assessor race lists Sheridan Scelber McCapes O'Brien. education slate includes Caldwell Schwartz Stevens. Lederer Adams favored for representatives. Dorothy Cohen eyed for selectman post amid two-year term debate.
Dublin reports say amnesty for irregulars ends at midnight with executions possible for arms possession. Government claims some surrenders while others evade, as attacks on posts continue and a wave of robberies, murders, and arson disrupts the country. Police struggle to curb the crime surge.
Greenwich Oct 15 A Special telegram reports the death of Robert J Mead aged 56 at the Green hospital following a lingering illness He was a son of Benjamin and Mary E Blend a descendant of the old Mead family He lived in Compo Reach Norwalk and Burton Ferry Hariet and left two daughters Sadie and Belaris Mead two sisters Mrs Walter Parky of New York and a brother among others The previous wife died two years ago.
A 17 year old, Dazg Crangdl of Pine Street, was found by a patrolman in a stupor on Railroad Avenue. He was taken to the Third precinct station and then removed to Hillside for observation as doctors suspect acute alcoholism. Police will seek the source of the liquor.
President Harding lauds the sixty seventh Congress for its postwar achievements. He contrasts Civil War and Reconstruction challenges with present fiscal restraint, inflation and deflation, tariff reforms, and efforts to stabilize the economy. He highlights reduced war debts, restored military strength, and flexible policy to adapt to global trade conditions.
Italy weighs a cabinet reshuffle amid a Fascist surge estimated at 400000 armed members. Mussolini’s dominance appears near absolute, with calls for a new ministry while the regime tightens control over municipalities run by Socialists and Communists.
A man named Marko of Marvin Avenue Fairfield was arrested on a breach of peace charge after a disturbance on State Street. In the incident, witnesses, including several girls in the audience, complained of his gallons and a special policeman was noted.
Washington report outlines postal system reforms aimed at cutting deficits and boosting service. Decentralization, office reorganizations, and new efficiency measures saved over two million dollars and reduced staff by 741, with further savings from streamlined operations and improved mail handling across major offices.
A historical note discusses a hypothetical German plan to attack Berlin with a swarm of flying torpedoes. The scheme envisioned at least 50 dual units carrying TNT to strike from multiple directions, with costs cited around $90,000 per torpedo and a fleet of up to a thousand aircraft torpedoes.
Dr Alfred and Senator Howard Sr. challenged by Democratic members over leadership. Reports claim a suggested successor may be sidelined as Wilson refuses to comment. Wilson, out of town, calls the story a fairy tale and says he knew nothing of any plan.
London dispatch quotes Lady Dutt Gordon predicting American leadership in fashion. She cites her bankruptcy and criticizes Paris as out of date while praising American success, noting English women cannot match the prevailing styles.
A famed Italian chef provides a recipe for Heinz Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and cheese. The dish highlights Heinz dry spaghetti and Heinz Tomato Sauce, with cheese chosen to complement Heinz quality and seasoning. Delicious and Delicioso.
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