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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
2
Constantinople unrest surges as thousands of Turks rally, smashing windows and clashing with Greek and Armenian quarters. Mustapha Kemal movement praised, while Allied authorities pledge restraint and outline security measures in the Dardanelles and Smyrna region.
Charities commissioners meet in Welfare building to sign past month’s bills and plan for possible coal shortage this winter. One member, R L Neithjerout, was absent as the group reconvenes in the board rooms.
Fragmentary weather record notes temperatures and sky conditions with many garbled terms. It mentions last hours data, comparisons to a prior date, wind descriptions, and partial times, but lacks clear values or location. The readable items suggest a local weather bulletin with incomplete figures.
Stratford Town Manager R H Hunter presented a tentative budget showing a proposed tax rate cut of 38 mills for the fiscal year Oct 10 1922 to Oct 10 1923 compared with the prior year. The plan calls for a 25 mill levy on a grand list of about 18 million dollars to fund town expenses over 13 months and ten days, with a total estimated income of 126000 dollars and the rest to be raised by taxes.
A fragmented profile portrays King Constantine of Greece as a compact, energetic monarch wielding influence in world politics. The article describes his daily routine from breakfast to palace council, his role as a force in party fortunes, and notes Queen Sophie’s retreat to her garden and occasional moonlit visits to the Acropolis ruins.
An express train from Chicago to New York jumped the track this afternoon near Hankina New York about 83 miles west of here. The derailment sent cars tumbling down a bank toward the Delaware river edge. One passenger and two railway staff were slightly injured as the cars slid along the embankment.
Paris September report says a society forms to fund free theatre performances in schools, orphanages, and youth unions across the country to educate through stage work. The effort aims to foster learning via accessible performances for French children.
Five Rhode Island mills will reinstate the wage scale in effect before the eight month old strike. John C. Ames of the Consolidated Co announced that the old schedule would be restored immediately. The Lincoln Bleacher and the Anna and Hope Mills in Lonsdale along with the Ashton in Ashton and the Berkeley in Berkeley will return to the former rates. This marks the first wage increase in Rhode Island mills.
The article sketches possible World Series formats if New York teams face each other or other city pairs. It suggests a Tuesday October start with daily games, noting travel considerations between New York and St. Louis and potential single-jump formats to avoid back-and-forth movement. It recalls the 1918 plan of three games in one city then four in the other.
Southampton dispatch reports the German steamer Hammionia was torpedoed off Viggo Saturday with heavy loss of life. Kinfauns Casila commander says the worst is 80 dead, while survivors aboard Kinfauns Casila place deaths as high as 150. Rescue vessel SKinfawny Casie returned with 236 rescued passengers aboard.
More than 1,000 Rotarians gathered at Eastern Point for the fall conclave of New England Rotary clubs. Governor Everett J. Lake welcomed delegates. the event runs through Thursday with leaders Donald A. Adams of New Haven and Judge Robert W. Hill of Salem presiding. Mayor Lucius Whiton and James P. Sullivan of the New London Rotary Club spoke at the opening.
North Bridgeport Education Board approves plans for a new Lennachoss school on Ominga Street in Sylvan Crest. Architect FP A Copper authorized to invite bids by Sept 22. Six new teachers join, salaries start at $1,000, and the school will be named after Edward F. Ellen. A night study room and auditorium use for Scouts pending, with staff salary guarantees discussed.
Stockholm report says two submariners drowned during a Swedish coastal test when ballast troubles trapped four crew on deck. The commander retracted, submerging as a rescue attempted. others either fell overboard or were saved by passing vessels. One survivor source notes the emperor’s son and an admiral’s son involved.
Christy Mathewson, famed National League pitcher, visits Factoryville, Pennsylvania, recalling boyhood days and enjoying a quiet country scene as he continues recovery from a long illness. Local life, hills, farms, and memories fill the visit as move picture crews document the moment.
Great Britain captured the second six metre yacht race off Oyster Bay for the British America cup with a score of 20 10 10. The British four led the series, while the United States, which won the opening race 26 to 30 on Saturday, remained behind by a total score of 42 to 30.
At a Black Rock Civic Improvement meeting Alderman Fucene C. J. Kathy spoke on the proposed St. Marc's Park and the group voted to support the project. Kelly displayed layouts with a 60 foot boulevard plan linking Black Rock to Farerweather Island and Seaside Park, and spoke on district works including street grading and lighting, plus plans to blast rock at Gilman Street and Fetland Place to ready the road. William H. Brady, Democratic alderman candidate, was introduced and spoke briefly.
Milford board votes to back health officer Dr. W S Putney stand on school vaccination certificates. Several certs were challenged or rejected for lack of physician sign-off or proper injury statement. one uncertified doctor’s certificate was rejected. board also drafts the annual budget of about 140000 for the coming year.
A Delaware and Hudson freight train from Binghamton derailed in Albany NS tonight, tearing up 75 feet of main track. The heavily loaded steel train blocked traffic while repairs were made with no injuries reported.
Common Pleas Criminal Court will open today with Judge James H Webb presiding over a docket dominated by liquor law violations. The session includes a Superior court segment for naturalization hearings this week, with about 420 aliens seeking citizenship. Italians form the largest group at 107. One Albanian asks name reversal by court order as hearings in Stamford begin Friday.
The embargo on dues was restored in perfected form with debate expected from Republicans and some senators. Oil industry discussions and house action loom as the bill’s provisions, including agricultural product and provision rates, circulate in gossip ahead of tomorrow’s House presentation.
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