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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1922

Page

2

Faulty Address Blamed for Mail Delays and Misrouting

Washington reports that faulty addresses and careless addressing machines slow mail. A Commerce Department survey found illegible or unclear addresses among manufacturers exporters and even efficiency specialists. The study notes foreign mail is more at risk, with operators sometimes misdirecting or splitting country names, causing delivery failures.

H. K. Reynolds Washington Leroy Department of Commerce Eareily Mit Secreta Post Office Department Covent of Commerce Forsisn Mali New York Post Office Javerasr Westion Cuba Posial

Neutral Zone Invasions Reach Turkish Forces Near Smyrna

Telegrams report Turkish forces advancing, with Kemalist cabinet demanding evacuation of Thrace before any peace conference. Britain France Italy and Russia discuss limits, while Bulgaria’s inclusion urged amid Aegean tensions and strategic concerns over Marmora shores. Turkish army reportedly retreating from Smyrna area under pressure from foreign consulates and allied representatives.

Constantinople Cassociated Press Kemalis Tabinet Goun¢Il'al Lezme Thrare Turkey Marmora Ani France Italy Russia Onamacia Bulgaria Aegean Sen Throusk Thrace

Constantinople Prepares For Kemalist Invasion Threat

Sept 24 Associated Press reports Constantinople braces as Kemalist forces reportedly invade near the neutral frontier. Allied HQ strengthens orders, British general staff relocate to a former Turkish barracks in the European quarter to coordinate defense and maintain order. Admirals Bristol and staff heighten security at the American embassy amid tense rumors and fears of an assault.

Constantinople Associated Press Plana Fonhe Harington Admiral Bristol Admirnal Bristol Constantinovile Smyrna Angers Cabinat London Reuters Tay Mutessarif Chanale Shuttleworth Gedbert Harington the Times Petra Saracaztl Bairamich

Inquiry Ordered Into Plane Crash Kills Six Army Men

Suneola dated report says preparations underway for board to conduct inquiry into army plane crash at Mitchell Field that killed six servicemen. Major Weaver will appoint officers to lead probe. victims include Teagan Davis and others from New York, Texas, and Massachusetts.

Suneola Freparn Aarin Kombaz Wich Mitewell Bie Geld Pirst Lienters Teagan Davis Lange Tey Wield Contel Homan Antewell Field Gorperay David Fé Slivens New York Atattoneg Milosell Mitchell Field Nichols Pote Hill Tex Mitchenzie Mass

Finder of Bodies Held by Police in New Brunswick

23 year old Penct Ushner and Paul Schnetler found the slain Reverend Edward P. Hall and Eleanor Mills. Ushner was detained on delinquency charges after questioning at district headquarters. Police plan further interviews as the investigation continues.

New. Brunswick N. T Penct Ushner Paul Schnetler Edward P. Hall St. Tekniho Teyangetlat Eleanor Mills Qhaslel Mitoribiee Selinsiler Tengen Lontalt Selina

Paris Police After Ten P M Shifting Hours

A Paris resident recalls difficulty reaching police after ten p m and notes that many turn to the nearby Certma Police and Fire Department for urgent help. The piece highlights late night safety concerns and suggests limited late evening coverage in the city.

Paris Certma Police and Fire Department

Europe is Safe From Famine in Animal Food Line

Washington reports the Livestock Situation in Europe shows no famine danger in animal food supplies. Cattle herds in Great Britain, France, Italy, and Holland approach normal. Spanish sheep and goats increasing. heavy declines in horse stock in Italy, Belgium, Germany, and Great Britain. Hog industry worsened, but recovery under way in most countries since 1919 except Germany, Austria, and parts of central Europe.

Europe Washington Department of Commerce Great Brita France Haly Wooland Thaly Trane Belguum Germany Great Britain Sweden Spain Bulgaria Roumania Greece Hoang Denmilk Austria Cody

Undertaker Heads G. O. P. Committee

Reno, Sept. 2. An undertaker named Silas Teas is reported as chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Nevada. He is active in leading the G O P campaign, described by Democrats as a mortician heading state party efforts while also holding other professional roles.

Reno Charon Tag Styx Republican State Central Committee Thorete Istrance-Moon Campaten Nevea Nevada

Teamster Found Dead in Stable in New Haven

Police investigate a manslaughter case after Philly Brown 40, a teamster, dies at New Haven hospital from brain injuries. He was found on the stable floor with a broad cut on the scalp, his body moved inside from outside the stall, and authorities note a blunt instrument foul play is possible. Brown leaves a wife and child in Serantoz, Pa.

New Haven Philly Brown Cenméter Toight Graton Neteesti Wus Dean Brown Stalin Py Nm Rebortes Serantoz

Moscow church reform triggers political clash and storms

Reports from Moscow describe a storm of excitement over a cabinet church reform granting married priests and reshaping leadership. The move, backed by some clergy but opposed by others including Metropolitan Archbishop Antunin, mixes ecclesiastical change with Soviet politics and draws protests and dramatic ceremonies.

Moscow Mlradaehin Muerice Bishone Charchy Bishap Mosdaw Antunin Marx Lenin Trotsky

Quill Twirls One Hit Win Ends Stratford Season

John Quitl pitched a one hitter for Stratford IK as they shut out North Badg 2 0 to clinch second place in the Stratford Town League. Rinberg Lynes and Carroll led the offense with key hits while Maguer and Lynch starred in the field and catcher. The Kacess completed a strong season with a victory over Shelton K of C and finished about twenty wins.

John Quitl Stratford IK Kecers Cig Koonys Rlae Ringe Ionora Stratford Towns Rinberg North End Carroll Maguer Lynch Lynes Kacess Shelton K C. Isan Healningen Abe Fee Strattorg

Local Simon Pures In Stamford Show

Stamford boxing card features Captain Baum guiding a lineup including Steve Smith at 126 pounds Kidg Nozinucit 15 Morgan 118 Lenny Castle 165 and Scout Quake as local stars to face Lask City in a main event tonight Bridgesport locals attend for the event with Baum leading the charge.

Phi Aridzapeet Simon Pups Powers 3 Baum Baum Steve Smith Kidg Nozinucit Morgan Lenny Castle Scout Quake

Railway Shopmen Not To Protest Injunction Form

Chicago September S4 The case centers on an injunction against railway shopmen and potential protests. Donald K. Blenders for the unions indicated action may be postponed pending Judge Wilkerson’s ruling and possible appeal to the Court of Appeals next month. The hearing coincides with a wage petition from signal men as tensions rise over prolonged disruptions.

Chicago Donald KR. Blenders Vnions James HM. Wilkerson Ariar Draven Iichbers Anne

Lima beans sold at two cents apiece in odd tale

Amateur gardeners scorn lima beans as hard to grow and temperamental. A passenger recounts paying thirty eight cents for twelve beans on a dining car, noting a two cent price per bean. The piece also mentions Woman EF NRW Raven of West sien a member of the Renu 5 Penning Committee.

Thada Togor Raven Teron Wathon West Sien Renu 5 Cermittee Wistriet

Revel 7 Kearns Observes Third Anniversary

Rev. Hel T. Kearns marked his third anniversary as Bridgeport pastor with Elvst Universalist Church records noting a 32 percent rise in membership and 100 percent growth in Sunday School. A men’s club formed, two more mortgages were added, and missions giving increased. He previously served as Army chaplain and is a Yale divinity graduate.

Bridgeport Kearns Iie Pastor’s Association Keirns Lawrence Hysity Peikduate Achool of Yale

Bareheaded fad gains among finale hoppers

In a summer fad, Young men ride without hats, sparking inquiry in the ante-room as workers discuss the trend. Misa Kelly explains finale hoppers do not wear hats anymore, a fashion spreading among laborers traveling by trolley, bus, or tram to workplaces.

Misa Kelly Londy Worl

Reading good sagk with a happy end fine ene vue

Fragmentary OCR reads like an advertisement note with stray words and unclear context mentioning goods, wear and advertising. The readable bits suggest a casual market remark or classified style line, but essential names and places are missing.

Hoisting bucket accident kills five workers in Washington

Five workmen died when a hoisting bucket collapsed in Washington. The incident prompted officials to address safety concerns as the city investigates the cause and impact on local labor practices amid the ongoing fiscal deflation discussions.

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