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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1922

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Maine Returns Show Republican Vote Dwindling

Maine early returns indicate Republican Senator Frederick Hale and Governor Baxter leading, but with voting down from 1926 and a Democratic gain in most of the state. Nationally, Baltimore returns show Yancey carrying city units and Talbot County, with Bruce leading in the Democratic contest for delegates.

Maine Frederick Hale Percival P. Baxter Portland Fercival PF. Baxter Hale Curtis Baxter Pattangalt Baltimore United States Joseph J. Yrence Baltimore City Talbot County John W. Garret France William .C. Brace Severn William J. Norris Bruce St.Mary's County Washington County David J. Lewis

Massachusetts Voters in G O P Primary Today

Boston voters faced a heated primary with Governor Cox facing Attorney General Allen for the Republican nomination. Democratic hopefuls included Joseph B. Flynn John F. Fitzgerald Eugenes N. Foss and Peter Sullivan seeking the gubernatorial nod, while four Democrats vied for the U S Senate: William A. Gaston Dallas Lorre Gharp John Jackson Walsh and Sherman L. Whipple.

Boston Sept Amucoated Preas Campalzochusetta Channing H. Cox J. Weston Allen Repubtions Joseph B. Fly Weatfeld John F. Fitzgerald Eugenes N. Foss Peter Sullivan Worcester United Willam A. Gaston Dailay Lorre Gharp John Jackson Walsh Sherman L. Whipple

Captain Charley Dead From Gunshot Wound

Charles Scandalis a 55 year old Harrisburg resident and witness in a conspiracy case linked to a 100 barrel alcohol shipment earlier, died Sunday night at Long Branch Hospital New Jersey from a gunshot wound allegedly inflicted by Charins Pappas his cousin. Pappas reportedly admitted shooting claiming self defense.

Charles Scandalis Harrisburg Captain Charley Long Branch Hospital Long Branch Charins Pappas Seid Red Bank Pappad

Widow of First Governor Descendant to Celebrate 102nd Birthday

Mrs Lucy Caer Treat, widow of John Gunn Treat and lineal descendant of Connecticut's first governor Robert M. Treat, turns 102 at Laurel Beach. She stays in good health, enjoys reading, sewing, and car rides, with daughter Mrs C S Walker hosting at 200 Third Avenue.

Milford Lucy Caer Treat Laurel Beach C. .S. Walker Robert M. Treat Connecticut Rockport Mass Jabez Carn

Waterbury Man Killed in Pistol Duel

In Waterbury a pistol duel near Elm City ended with Joseph Marviel dead and Tebn Mowaling wounded as two cars chased by a black touring car. Investigators linked the incident to bootlegger activity with Springfield moonshine gang ties and renewed police efforts across Waterbury, New Haven, and North Haven. Investigators said Magolina is held for further inquiry.

New Haven Activitie Springfield Toseph Marviel Jana Waterbury Springtiela Marincl Musolino North Haven Ald Mariiet Magolina Ia

Assessor Gill and Town Chairman Face Party Rift

Long running Democratic party feud in the town escalated after the city convention dropped Assessor Lawrence J. Gill and hinted at removing other officials. Tensions focus on patronage, with names including John A. Cornell and Francis P. Tunigan mired in a dispute over appointments and renomination. Gill denies commenting for publication while Cornell cites ongoing disagreements.

Troudie Democratic Party John A. Cornell Lawrence J. Gill Board of Assessors Che Aaron Wittstein Cornell Gill Frank J. Stearn Wittstein

New Haven Driver Arrested After Boy Killed In Accident

Richant Hackett, an executive clerk with the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, was arrested in bond of 1000 for reckless driving after nine year old John Abrams was run down in New Haven. Hackett faced charges following the fatal incident tonight.

New Haven Richant Hackett New York, New Haven Herttorg Reskless John Abrams

Eastern Systems Impose Sweeping Freight Embargo

Eastern railroads announce a wide embargo on freight except essentials as a possible strike by Pennsylvania freight handlers and station employees looms. New York Central Erie Lackawanna and Lehigh Valley restrict traffic at connecting points amid congestion fears. Union leaders consider a strike vote after management refuses to recognize the union. Treasury plans include coal movement priority and a permit system revival. Washington reports administration coal bills move to conference for emergency fuel distribution and a freight finding commission.

New York Bhlac Cemern Telkronda New York Central Erie Lackewenna Lehigh Vally Pennsylvania Ines Smith Ilses Nhines Washington House

Tiernan Allows Wife to Fight Her Own Battle

SQUTEL BEND Ind Sept 11 Professor John P Tiernan withdrew from prosecuting Harry Pontin alleged father of a son born to Mrs Tiernan last November She said retirement was a surprise and she would proceed alone against Pontin The hearing in the case is set for next Thursday and she vows to carry the battle to protect her two daughters and pursue the conviction against Pontin in court.

Squtel Bend Ind John P. Tiernan Harry Pontin Tiernan Merman Hous Tenice Bra Ahe Gorng

Aged Fisherman Found Dead In Boat

Edward Burroughs of 328 Elseworth Street Black Rocks died at Vin cent's hospital after being found unconscious in his motor boat off St Mary's by the Ses. Medical Examiner Simuel Garlick said the death was due to chronic disease of the kidneys. Burroughs, aged, was found last Saturday afternoon with his boat drifting onto rocks and coming ashore on its own motor power. He left shore alone and was rushed to hospital in an ambulance. He is survived by a brother in the Black Rocks district.

Edward Burroughs Elseworth Street Black Rolls Vincent's Hospital Simuel Garlick Burroughs St Mary’s Ses Ho Hospital Beinz Arell

Mrs Harding Improves but Danger Point Not Passed

Washington Sept 14 Mrs Harding's condition improved for a seventh day as doctors reported a comfortable day and guarded prognosis. Night bulletin notes temperature 100, pulse 80, respiration 25 with mild improvement in findings and awaiting focalization of infection. Surgical procedures further deferred.

Washington Associated Press C. B. Sawxer M. D

Embargo on Dye Products Back in Tariff Talks

Senate debate looms as conferees restore a dye embargo to the tariff bill after rejection by both houses. Senator Moses of New Hampshire warns a determined conference fight awaits the measure on the Senate floor. House leaders anticipate quick votes once the conference report is presented, with opposition mainly from dry wing factions.

Washington Houses Senate Congress Moses New Hampshire Fish Republican New York Woodruff Michigan Hoves Mondell Acquiscent Delly of House

Charity expenses to city drop in year report

Angus P. Thorne, superintendent of Crarkles, notes fewer dependents on charity as proof of improving conditions. August charity disbursements totaled 22,822.15, two thirds less than a year earlier, with 482 families listed as dependent and 50 on the charity roll. Average monthly applications run about 166 cases.

Angus P. Thorne Crarkles Chadlsea Terday Fendent Thorne

Eighteen Drowned as Auto Hits Bridge at Homerville

Homerville Ga Sept 11 Eighteen negroes believed drowned after a motor truck filled with fans plunged through a bridge en route to a baseball game Fourteen bodies had been recovered by nightfall authorities pondering further losses or missing passengers as rescuers searched the wreckage and the river.

Homerville

Bridgeport Knight Wins Fight and Weds Syracuse Model

Donald Tiffany McAvoy of Bridgeport, a former restaurant counterman, forced entry at Syracuse city clerk offices to obtain a marriage license for Doris Ethel Bachman, a 46 year old Syracuse model and Greenwich Village Follies alumna. The couple wed after grandfather Marvin Bachman’s certified approval, amid local objections and a dramatic public scene.

Donald Tiffany McAvoy Stony Hearted Grandpa Syracuse N. Y Donald “Tiffany” McAvoy Park Avenue Bridgeport Hancock Doris Ethel Bachman Greenwich Village Follies Grandpapa Clef Marvin Bachman Bly Cayuga County Judes Edgar Moser Ofice Clary Hanseck Jine

Bonus Conferees Reach Agreement Report Today

Conferees reached a binding accord on the soldiers bonus bill and expect the measure to be reported to the House today with four major changes. The land reclamation provision was dropped and veterans filing time was limited to January 1, 1928. The House plan on advances for farm or home wid is retained with adjustments in the credit scale. President Harding’s approval status remained unclear.

Washington Asociated Press House Senate Hardline Harding

Night Watchman Dies After Auto Hit in City

James Barry of 28 Blisworth Street died at Bt Vincent's hospital from head injuries after being struck Saturday night by an unidentified car in a Marin Street Huntington Street work zone. Police seek the motorist as fellow accident victims recover in hospitals. Carleton Clark bond set in Katz case.

James Barry Blisworth Street Vincent’s Hospital Barry Marin Street Hunting Street Heren Katz New York City Carleton Clark Clark Streat Milford Bridgeport Hospital Clark City Courh Miss Katz Perrmitad Otto Schuler Fairfield Frank BH Orton New York Sp Vincent's Hospital Ida Anna

Unpledged delegates named for Bridgeport GOP convention

Bridgeport town chairman announced delegates to the Republican state convention are unpledged. The main central committee members chosen include John T. King, William A. Redden, and Arthur F. Conner. Delegates listed include J T King Mrs Ella Fleck J 4 H Robinson Bloise Peabody and others.

Bridgeport New Eoven Ella Fleck J. 4 H. Robinson Bloise Peabody A. J. Northey Grace Richardson Thomas J. Connors Mary Kyach Arthur FF Ona Edith Feace

Government Granted Ten Day Extension of Rail Strike Injunction

Chicago Sept 11 Associated Press The government obtained a ten day extension of the temporary restraining order against the rail strike leaders and more than 240 strikers. Judge James Will continued the order past midnight to await the injunction hearing tomorrow on the government’s motion to replace it. The case centers on alleged illegal activity and threats by the Federated Shop Crafts and allied unions as 300000 workers are affected by the strike.

Chicago Associated Press CSET James Will Jth M. Daugherty Vate Torneys B. M. Jewell Presid John Scott Federated Shop Crafts Argus Donald R. Richberg Jowell South Ware Cy Wes McGuire Judee Telles Mn Cultura of California Carsis California Aothi Interstate Commerce Commissio Daugherty H Daugherty Logan

Impeachment Move Placed Before House Over Daugherty

Washington September 11 The House confronted impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty. Representative Kyler filed seven counts alleging abuse of office, violation of civil liberties, and failure to prosecute crimes. The Judiciary Committee received the motion for an investigation, with party leaders guiding the procedural path.

Washington Associated Pretax Daugherty House Kyler Minnesota Judiciary Committee Keller Sperth Nis Finda Ilegally CIA Representative Mendel Wyomba Blanton Texas Spenker Gillest

Mrs Lewis to Represent Stratford in Legislature

Stratford and its People’s Central Committee show withdrawal of all rival candidate petitions leaving Mrs Itza Egien Lewis and Charles E Wheeler as next Stratford representatives in the State Legislature. The town faces election expenses for two representatives and probate judge as the fall polls approach.

People’s General Committee Hunter Stratford Spretat Itza Egien Lewis LeRoy Lewis Charles E. Wheeler Hag Protate John Smith Tha‘ Paopless Charten Welles Charles H. Peck Pease Watt

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