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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1922

Page

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Two Arrests Expected In Brunswck Murder Case

New Brunswick investigators announced a high authority’s claim that two arrests, one a woman, one a man, would be made within twenty four hours in the murder of Rev. Edward W Hall and Eleanor Mills. Handkerchiefs tied to the suspects were recovered, and wires at the Hall home were tapped as officials pursue leads amid a tense courthouse scene.

New Brunswick N. Jo Hail- Mills Edward W. Hell Eleanor Mills Rogeculor Beekman Stricker Michal O'Connell Whinitiale Benerig Tonicht Frances Stevena Hall Ralph M Gorslin Hughes Ighinds Ballitut Wagher Flughes Sema Eshanins

Ganna Walska Performs Before French Critics in Tours

In Tours France a large crowd greeted Ganna Walska McCormick in her first concert under the French Concert Society. Critics and notable international figures attended as her husband Harold F McCormick and daughter Marhild were absent. The program featured eight numbers including Arioso and Aragon with rare pieces by Bach Gounod Couperin and Enesco. An orchid bouquet sent by her husband awaited her on stage.

Tours France Dey Ganna Walsky McCoremick French Concert Society Mnere Eli der Harold F. McCormick Marhild Gounod Bach Slngera Couperin Schubert Enesco Dev Bussey Albeniz

Legion Scores Treatment of Disabled New Veterans

In New Orleans on October 16 the American Legion denounced the handling of disabled veterans from armistice time to now as fraught with tragic mistakes and blunders. Colonel Forbes, head of the United States Veterans Bureau, defended the bureau as the world’s most efficient, countering criticism as unfounded. The convention opened amid debate over injunctions against illegal parlors and the Legion’s acts during the gathering.

New Orleans Axsotiateg Press American Legion Chretien Ite Warder Hanfordi MacNeider Leglai Cohabilitation Commission R. Forbes United States Veterans’ Bureau George Sr. Berry Tennessee United States Intriet Attorney Legion Convention Legion Legionaires Percy

Showers and Cooler Weather Expected

Weather observer Mella notes yesterday’s high at noon for a nine year old. The warmest reading occurred at seven in the morning. Last night at eight o’clock the temperature stood at 34 degrees. Conditions indicate local showers for today with clearing later. Cooler air will follow with fading fog and a trend toward lower temperatures.

Mella

Three Men Die in Auto Trolley Car Crash Near Solethington

Three men were killed and two injured when a touring car collided head on with a trolley near Solethington on the Milldale Waterbury Pike at 7:45 PM. Victims include Charley N Morris Thomas J Crockett Frank Troucen, with Ralph A Cone and Griver of Manchester among the injured.

Milldale-Waterbury Turnpike Solothington Milldale- Waterbury Murnion Charley N. Morris Swinenit Thomas J. Crockett Frank Troucen South Planchester Ralpha A. Cone Rocket Jens Meriden Hospital W. G. Steadman Southington Crockett

Britain Rejects Search on Ships and Extends 3 Mile Limit

The British government refused to enter a US backed treaty allowing liquor searches aboard British vessels beyond three miles. Sir Auckland Geddes presented Britain's stance to Secretary Hughes, opposing a temporary extension amid smuggling concerns while pledging cooperation on other anti rum smuggling suggestions.

Washington Get United States State Department America Nile Hall Sir Auckland Geddes Hughes Ig & Temyor

Hoover Opposed To Loan Cancellation In Toledo Address

Secretary of Commerce Hoover told Toledo that repudiation of wartime debts by towns and nations would undermine international good faith. As a member of the Allied debt commission he argued that public credit should not be canceled and that debts remain tied to borrower obligations and repayment assurances.

Toledo Ohio United States Hoover Debra Mr. Hoover Kemet Pashia Thrace

Kilpatrick Defeated In Caucus For Senate Nomination

Frank L. Wilder, former deputy judge of the city court, won the senatorial nomination in the 24th district at combined town and city convention and senatorial meetings. He defeated W. F. D. Kilpatrick in the caucus by a vote of 8 to 4 and 3 for Henry Lee, with Wilder's nomination then unanimous.

Frank L. Wilder W. F. D. Kilpatrick Kilpatrick Henry Lee Vioni Pasaitale Viont Hia Willam A. Buckiey Viontis Howard S. Charleteer W. PD. Kilpatrick Adolph Lederer Thomas McVormice Alice Smith Julia ¥. Caldwell Board of Education Howard Moods Tassoung Satals Selearmen Wiiam Wilder Patrion Wilde Newton Ita Tee Gauci Buukler Namie Pasquale Vout Mulcin Vention Lionard S Wau Udulel Brennan Tha Mutthy Wepresentatiys Wook Halpt T. Beers Mattingetton Nym Adolph Ledeyer Steiber Mellor Selectimen

French Charge Breaks Out in Near East Conflict

Paris reports Lt. Franklin Boullion cites French diplomacy preventing a larger war in the Near East. He praises Turkish commander Kemal Pasha for restraint and criticizes British actions at Constantinople. Meanwhile local party conventions name candidates for city offices and school board.

Paris Uni Associated Press France Mustapha Kunal Pasha Near East Mintunla Kemal Pratce Tie Constantinople M. Pranklin-Boullion Thrace Harington Mike Pean

Fire alarm at warehouse call kept company busy

At about midnight a fire alarm bell sounded at 204 Ceres street prompting several departments to respond. The on duty crew found nothing beyond a utility issue and cleared the scene after a brief check by the private wire alarm system.

Cerestreet

The Boy Was Fat and the Pipe Was Small

Dennis O Donnuet reports a mass escape from Currresh prison as 1,400 irregulars flee via a pipe drain to the River Liffes. Guards pursue those who reached safety, with many recaptured after a two hour chase, foiling a planned wholesale breakout by rebel forces.

Dennis O'Donnuet Weblin Orr O Ffield Hind Republican Gemy Bree

Army Man Flies 248.5 Miles an Hour Record at Selfridge

Mount Clemons Oct. 16. Lieut B J Maughan United States army pilot set a new world air speed record by covering one kilometer at 248.5 miles per hour during government tests at Selfridge Field part of national air races. The Curtiss army plane powered by a 400 horsepower engine finished the feat in the same aircraft that won the Pullman trophy race.

Mount Clemons Dilch B. J. Maughan United States Army Selfridge Field McCook Field Army Navy Maughan Hla Pilassa Alleialy

Goodyear Day Dead Noted New Haven Attorney

H Goodyear Day a prominent New Haven attorney and former Yale Corporation member died at home in May services set for Wednesday at his residence. Born in Seximine he studied at Sheffield and Yale Law School. He practiced with Watrovg and Bay, helped found New Haven Hospital, and held posts with the Connecticut Bar and state public service commissions. He married Mary Barker and left a widow and five children.

AEW Goodyear Hayy Weet Tenover Caan Ugly Corperation Day Fay Atdover Hill Os Shefield Senast Yale Law Schoo Watrovg and Bay Parmanent Yale Corporation New Hawen Hospital Conecticut Bar Association Th Connretient Mary Philpa Barker James Mr. Barker Massachusetts Supreme Eokirt Ila Witow Five Childeren Mary Barker Henry B. Francs Gibert Fidleta Whithig James Barer

Youth on Bicycle Hit by Truck Injures Teen

William Lascot sixteen of 148 Deacon Street was riding near Laurel and Park when a Terminal Park truck driven by William Wellington 414 North Avenue struck him. Lascot suffered possible elbow fracture and facial injuries and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Wellington faced a technical breach charge after the crash.

Willaam Lascot Deacon Street Park Avenue Laurel Avenue A&arn Terminal William Wellington North Avenue Lascouz Bridgeport Hospital Ed Susalin Wellington Loat Centre Erasteq Ing & Tree

Three Board Members Quit Meeting Over High-Handed Move

President Owen Burns and officials faced a stormy Board session as Lynn W. Wilson was elected to the Board of Education to replace Dr. William J. McLaughlin. Three members resigned in protest, citing cit charter policy. The vote approved the election and the meeting adjourned amid continuing protests and disputes over executive session procedures.

Burns McGovern Challenger McLaughlin Clarke Wilson Owen Burns Edward McGovern Howard Tastaigh Lynn W. Wilson William J. McLaughlin Board of Education Cit George B. Clark Etrenudus Objectiun Bpeer Allred Fores Mary Chllerurer Quty Haulenger Borns Stheislacke Mary Ty Salked Jones

Mrs Giberson Takes Stand In Own Defense In Shooting Case

Ioms River NJ Oct 1 Mrs Ivy Giberson charged with murder of her husband William Giberson on Aug 14 testified in court detailing a claim of being bound and robbed by two men who shot him She described a struggle and states she hid the revolver before reporting the incident and admitted an earlier affair with another woman but denied planning the crime

Ioms River Ivy Giberson William If Gibrson Lakehurst Tod Pis Pashan Gibergon Mes Gibersen

Common Council Sets Charter Revision Panel and Committee

The Common Council voted to appoint a seven member committee headed by the mayor to revise the city charter report due by December 30 to the Council for approval and then to the state legislature. The council noted no general charter revision since 1908 and cited uncertainty from partial revisions. The council also discussed school bond issuance plans, park department funding, and temporary housing at the police station as part of budget needs.

Amayvar Wounell Tite Wihary Charier Board of Education Board of Public Parks Petit Chetty Pwalet Veta Suaphen VY. Boucher

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