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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1922
Page
9
Dr. A C Fones a Board of Education president argues in The Times that Challenger bill risks turning the board into a political body with patronage. He warns vacancies filled by current members extend terms and urges elections to decide board tenure while maintaining nonpartisan administration.
Eleven members of the Vizcaya Regiment die and about ninety are injured near Ontinyent station in Valencia province when a military train ran out of control. The crash occurred after signals failed on an upgrade, the train reversing and striking a freight train. Commander Colonel Canabate is named among the dead.
Six men with heavy suitcases, arriving from Las Vesas by automobile, were arrested while eating breakfast at a Santa Fe restaurant. They were taken to county custody for investigation in connection with the robbery of the United States Federal Reserve bank rack at Denver.
The piece contrasts hate and Christmas law, noting Turks and Greeks feud during the season and urging a return to peaceful dispute settlement. It mentions Crete and references a Roman Pope inspired Christmas day truce to halt killings during the holidays.
A large fire swept through Antinople and Kish City of Mrousea, destroying parts including the town hall. The blaze caused widespread damage and prompted emergency responses as authorities investigate the cause. continuo reports indicate financial losses and disruption to local services.
The Bridgeport Times reports a town clerk affair with detectives, a guarded city attorney, and officials denying talk of a shortage. Town Clerk Winton, bonded for 5 000 dollars, defends his office while officials say no warrants are issued and no settlement details are available.
Moscow reports that Soviet youths in the Communist movement declare Christmas celebrations will omit Santa Claus and carols. Instead, plans call for torchlight processions masked balls theatre and elaborate secular entertainments to suppress religious ceremonies. The party argues Christmas legends mislead children and adults alike.
The body of Sergeant James Branigan, U S Army instructor with the local National Guard, was taken to his former home in Trenton New Jersey after a fatal head blow in a street brawl in Norwalk Connecticut. An escort of Guardsmen accompanied the body while three local suspects Edward Sheehan Frank De Martino and John Marron and Frank Gilbert of Denver remained in custody. A tire iron was recovered from Edmund O Connors garage near the scene. authorities say the front of Branigan's head bore blood and the weapon may be linked to the assault.
New York December 23 Reverend Charles MacFarland secretary of the Federal of Churches of Christ in America released a letter to Will Hays head of the motion picture industry asking for explanation why he was not consulted about the reinstatement of Roscoe Arbuckle as a member of the committee on public relations.
Battling Siki the former European heavyweight champion has begun legal action against the French Boxing Federation which stripped him of the title and suspended him nine months. He served a summons on Paul Rosmeau the federation president demanding records for the disqualification claiming lack of boxing jurisdiction and improper proceedings. The federation decree is labeled illegal by Siki who says he was not permitted to testify and the decision was not legally served. London reports add Pope Pius XI issued an encyclical for world peace to Catholic prelates.
Prince Christopher of Greece, ninth in line to the throne, has landed in New York with his American wife, the former Mrs William J Leeds, widow of the Tin Plate King. The couple’s arrival highlights a royal union in American social circles.
In Mer Rouge Louisiana relatives doubt the victims are Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards among four Met Rouge men kidnapped August 24. Bodies found ashore show mutilation from dynamite blast with belts and clothing fragments used for tentative ID. Louisiana Guard Company A and a New Orleans machine gun unit were ordered to Morehouse Parish to assist investigations.
Ernest Schleifer of Watertown N Y, business agent of the International Machinists Union, faces an adjourned trial for inciting New Haven railroad shop strikers to violence and property destruction. A further postponement to January 28 was granted as he faces a similar case in New Haven. He allegedly issued incendiary speeches to disrupt service to the Yale Harvard game in November.
Washington reports a Congressional investigation into alleged dry law violations near the Capitol is threatened after charges of bootleg liquor traffic involving civilians, members of Congress, and government officials. Senator Curtis orders Senate police to arrest on sight anyone found carrying or selling alcohol.
Quebec authorities investigate the Notre Dame church blaze and shift away from arson theory. Fire officials report a gas main leak outside the church last Thursday, with flames becoming dense and nearby workers sent home.
Astoria Oregon December 23 1918 Elks from Portland plan a Christmas drive for homeless families in the ruined city. Three Christmas trees will illuminate Astor street while food toys and essentials reach.
Doom Holland Dec 23 Former German Emperor sells world rights of a book to a London and New York firm. It includes what he calls the first official photograph of his recent wedding. Price paid 10 000. The Kaiser wears field marshal uniform, while Princess Hermine dons the famed wedding diadem.
Four bandits shot Ross Denils paymaster for Pittsburgh Coal company and escaped with about $20 000 in currency after a Christmas pay to miners near Beadling. The holdup happened behind Mount Lebanon as company officials delivered wages to workers.
Washington reports a subdued White House Christmas as Mrs. Harding’s illness limits plans. No house guests or tree are planned, and the President and Mrs. Harding have no holiday schedule. She may appear briefly in a wheelchair at dinner, otherwise the day mirrors a normal routine.
Bernard Kirk, star University of Michigan football end and All-American pick, died at a hospital from injuries after an automobile accident. He sustained a fractured skull Sunday.
London December 23 N S. Monday will be the first Christmas in nine years with war not raging somewhere. For four years Christmastide was marked by major hostilities. Then came the war in Russia against the Bolshevists and later the war between Greece and Turkey.
Norwalk Conn Dec 23 health department reports an outbreak of tu a virulent form with several cases confirmed today marking the first since last year.
In New York on December 23 Marines fought a fire at the Brooklyn Navy Yard barracks. Smoke was so thick that fire fighters suffered near suffocation until oxygen masks were used. The blaze was blamed on defective wiring.
The Federal Weather Bureau predicted no snow for Christmas across the eastern states. Scattered clouds are expected with no significant snowfall.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Mortuary Chapel of August G Baker at 1888 Stratford Avenue on Tuesday afternoon at 2 80 o clock. Interment in a family plot in Talke View Cemetery.
Classified notice advertises baby chicks of all breeds including heavy Exe production birds. Seeks buyers with timely response and lists Elwood M. Pusey of Liverpool Ohio as contact for poultry supplies and a 60 page calendar offering details on prices and availability.
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