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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1922

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British Mobile Solus Ready to Ewebatile Invasion

Constantinople reports Turkish cavalry beyond the neutral Chanak zone as General Harington demands Mustapha Kemal order withdrawal. London circles grow optimistic as diplomatic moves ease Near East tensions while Turkey readies 10 000 strong administration in Thrace and mobilizes transport for 300 men daily.

Constantinople Associated Press Chanak Harington Mustapha Kemal Pasha London Gays Changsk Braneul Hamid Bey Angora Associated Preas Swiles Lord Carter Downing Street Paris Curzon Thrace Tarece Turkish Thrace Turkish War Office

U S Defers Scrapping Of Its Battleships

Washington Sept 25 Secretary Denby announced no battleship scrapping will begin until the five power treaty is ratified by the signatory powers France and Italy have yet to ratify. Officials indicated changes in Near East plans might affect scrapping beyond treaty provisions and urged waiting for full ratification.

Washington Denby Ins Trance Italy Omalais Hava United States

Battling Siki Seeks 12 000 to Fight Wills in America

Paris crowds greet Battling Siki who demands 1 200 000 francs to travel to the United States for a Wills bout at the Polo Grounds on October 26. Manager Heller rejected O Rourke’s 20 000 offer and outlined extra costs for travel and training. Siki initially hesitated but may go if terms are accepted, seeing Wills as the key hurdle to a Dempsey rematch.

Paris Associated Preas Siki Georges Carpentier America Harry Wills Polo Grounds Heller Tom O'Rourke Hellers O'Rourke Joe Beckett Frank Moran England Christman Becket Moran Genezalene United States Hellera Siti Wils Stkl Jack Dempser SIKL Willy Parly Thodey Sports

Irish government captures secret documents of foes

Extraordinary disclosures published this week claim De Valera, lamon, and the Irish Republican leadership reveal chaos in the Republican organization. The Dublin correspondent cites De Valera admitting errors that led to civil war and says he should have repudiated the occupation of the Four Courts. Mount Joy prison details and arrest of a journalist are noted.

de Valera London Lamon de Valera Wit Irish Provisional Government Dublin Liam Mellowes Four Courts Mount Joy

Republican oath denounced by Bishop of Cork

London Sent. 25. Strikes and the collapse of the Irish postal walkout marked by the return of outdoor staff. Bishop Conalan of Cork condemns the Republicans oath as not an oath in his words and asks priests to uphold civil government and the National army.

London Steng Conalan Cork

Morse books may have gone into sea says auditor

Lawyers clash as attempt to remove Harry F Morse from Connecticut jurisdiction to New York continues. Audited records for 1826 1918 and early 1919 appear missing, with Bart Murray testifying they could not locate the books amid a Washington grand jury led inquiry. Proceedings feature disputes over admissibility and timing of testimony, with Morse and Dobyns trading sharp exchanges.

United States’ Shipbuilding Company Charles W. Morse Harry F. Morse Connecticut New York Cros Bart Murrey Grand Jury Washington Fletcher Dobyns Portland Maine Harry Mosse U. S Hush J. Lavery Nash Rockwood New Fork Cape United Stat Way Morse Rockwood Carl Foster Rookwood Foster Ttockwood Dobyns Dougherty Murray Corporation Pier 42 East River Errest West Street Dobyng Wamether Rockwood Hera Cobyne Dubyne

Man Marries to Escape Court Case in New York

A taxi driver Jacob Spietvoge wed Lil Yon Parkov at the municipal building after failing to post 3500 bail for a breach of contract case in Essex market court. He then fled the scene, fleeing on his taxi as a patrolman pursued.

New York Irony Slaim Essex Market Court Jacob Spietvoge Hils Lil- Yon Parkov Lilien Jacob Jacobs Guden Jimion Lit- Han

New Haven Road Rejects Peace Overtures in Strike

New Haven railroad management rejects restoring strikers under a Baltimore style settlement. President E B Pearson notes no reemployment for workers who left on strike, insisting only new hires or transfers will be considered, maintaining the current stance through the dispute.

New York Uby Associated Press New Haven EB. J. Pearson Baltimore Pearson

Hartford meeting invited coal dealers hear price talk

Coal dealers of the city are invited to a Hartford meeting with Fuel Administrator Russell to discuss hard coal prices and distribution. The 1 30 p m Thursday session in the State Capitol aims to streamline distribution and selling practices amid a developing supply situation.

Hartford von Disters Dim Stase Russell State Capitol Thin City Neverthelesa Reaseil Thomas W. Russell Runnell

Murdered Singer Confessed Details Of Proposed Escape

New Brunswick detectives weighed a theory that Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. James Mills planned to elope to the Orient. Authorities noted the rector’s papers were in order, suggesting a swift transition to a successor, while a conversation between Mills and Mrs Hall raised suspicions of foul play. A funeral sighting rumor amplified the elopement theory amid ongoing inquiries into the double shooting at St John the Evangelist Church.

New Brunswick N. J Edward Wheeler Hall Church of St. John the New Brunawiele Stricker Middlesex Maly Iy Hall Japan Miss Roik Dlu Lil Misa Asina Gertrude Lee Joseph Lee Jans Mey Kelly Park Avenue Marion Genevieve Lea Migs Helton Geary H. Hempatuad Migs Henrietta McDermatt Mies Mavel Mooney Abbie Fitzpatrick Mise Ro Waylor Mareacut Tarra Misa Gene Seneca Mary Welly Agnes Walsh Mrv. Nilliam StreYaed Tau Maurthe, Howard Catherine Mewarthy Max Middel Lorraing Mooney

Policeman Tierney Ordered Stand Trial Monday

Investigation by the Disaffiliacy Committee at the Police department produced evidence to justify charges of conduct unbecoming an officer while under the influence, though not on duty. Policeman Thomas A. Tierney of the Third precinct was ordered to appear for formal trial before the Police Board next Monday night. details of actions and suspension have not been published.

Disaffiliacy Committee Quer Thomas A. Tierney Aetlona

Mexicans Kidnap Three U S Citizens

MEXICO CITY Sept 25 Three American employees of the International Petroleum company were kidnapped recently in the air region and are awaiting a 19,000 peso ransom, according to a memo received tonight by the War department. The names of the Americans were not divulged.

Mexico City International Petroleum Company Awenort War Department

Prosecution May Seek Blood Test in Poulin Case

South Bend Ind Sept 23 The prosecution in the Tiernan Poulin case may seek a blood test to establish paternity as closing arguments loom. Harry Poulin testified last and defense rest ends. jury likely to get case by noon with rebuttal and closing remarks scheduled. The blood test issue arose during cross examination as prosecutors pressed Poulin on relations with Mrs Tiernan and a letter alleging care of the baby.

South Bend Ind Tiernan Harry Poulla John D. “Tiernan Poulin Tellizon Portin Tlig Powlin Dental South Bend Powln

Connecticut Realty Associates Incorporates as Brokerage Firm

John S. Pullman W Parker Euley and John M Comley of Pullman Comley Inn form Connecticut Realty Associates Inc with authorized capital stock of 80000 The firm will handle brokerage and securities including real estate The capital stock initially and classes A and B with 50 100 shares Class A controls and pays 6 percent dividend with voting rights Surplus to Class B up to 6 percent annually

John S. Pullman W. Parker Euley John M. Comley Pullman & Comey Inn Connecticut Realty Associates, Inc Panera Med Prnor Tor and Pine

Cortright elected city school superintendent in Bridgeport

E Everett Cortright, long acting superintendent, was elected to the post by the Bridgeport board of education for a two year term from July 15, with a $6,000 salary and automobile allowance. The vote followed extensive interviews after Samuel Slawson's resignation. Contracts for the new Omega Street school in Sylvan Crest were awarded to William Martin & Sons for masonry and carpentry with a $657,915.31 total estimate. other bids included plumbing to Howard I Bryant and electrical work to William T. Rock.

Martin & Sons Omega Street Black Rock Dunigan E. Everett Cortright Samuel J. Stanson Board of Education Mn Cortright Tomes Slawson Cortright Fones Cutting Speer McLaughlin Wilson Blank Burny Challenger McGavern Bridgeport Tha Shelton City Normal Schoul Asalsaint Slaw Wiliam Martin & Sons Sylvan Crest North Howard I. Bryant G. A. Doumlan Wiliam T. Rock Electrica Spenser Turbine Co Hartford Wre W. R. Muirhead Mason and Carpenter Hubbell” Building Co Mason

Smugglers Use Fake Marriages to Bring Women Into U S

A government report outlines a wide smuggling network moving European women into the United States from Cuba by boat and fake marriages with naturalized Americans. It notes heavy involvement by Americans, including dozens of runners and “branderooms” charging up to 200 dollars, with schemes extending to Greeks, Spaniards, Poles, Roumanians, Russians and Chinese. The Havana hub is described as a key base, with investigations continuing.

Washington Associated Prins United States Cuba Morida Davig Bureau of Immigration Husband Tamigration Treasury, Labor and Agricultural Departments Europe Florida Havana

Woman armed with shotgun overpowers two raiders comedy

A woman confronted Prohibition agents raiding her home, seized a double barreled shotgun, and briefly disabled the officers before the weapon was wrested away. Authorities later recovered mash and liquor product, with the owner summoned before Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery. Five others warned to appear on related charges amid a series of raids by Prohibition agents and police.

Lelangtroat Paderat Petera U. S Hugh J. Lavery Lavery State Aquor Inns Ag Prohibition Doolan Tipherty Wardwell Hinman Kehoe Fitzgerald Gunzenhaueser Vincent Willard Street

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