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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1922

Page

4

Eappoint 13 Officials to City Offices

Mayor Atwater appoints 13 to city boards and commissions, confirming reappointments and new selections across apportionment, contract and supply, paving, and police boards. Names include Walter M. Redfield, William F. Burnham, John A. Leverty, Robert D. Goddard, G. Mfg. Co. chief Lyne, Noyes Alling, Clinton Seeley, Am F. Carr, and others. terms vary and compensation is largely honorary or limited.

Ankers& Lyne BM. G. Mfg. Company Cherry Street Uytine Nobles Avenue Noyes E. Alling Clinton Barnum Seeley Sinning Fund Commission Alling Seeley Park Board

Return of Turks to Europe outstanding event of last year

The year 1922 in Europe closed with the return of the Turks to Thrace after the Asia Minor defeat and the Near East armistice protocol. Lausanne replaced Sevres, Constantine’s exile ended with his fall, and debates at Lausanne threatened by Russian demands over the Dardanelles. Disarmament moves appeared, finances stayed shaky, and a Turkish Sultanate end defined a new era despite coups and exiles.

Europe Frank Charlton Bill New York Dhe Strugsio Greece Turkey Asia Spain Morocco Pyrone Asia Minor Near East Mundanta Thrace Maritza River Lausanne Constantine Decanher Switzerland Prince Andrew Dardanelles Turkish

Hughes Hopeful in Reparations Controversy

New Haven Dec 30 Secretary Hughes outlined Washington’s belief that an international commission of financiers including Americans could be asked to propose a settlement plan for the reparations crisis. He said the next move rests with Allied premiers, and urged settlement by agreement, warning that forcible collection would threaten world peace if no accord is reached. The U S plan was offered as an alternative if Paris talks fail to agree.

New Haven Hughes Washington Paris Saong Germany United States Ft: Commission

Mayor Atwater Hails New Year Civic Progress

Mayor Pred Atwater from City Hall sends New Year greeting calling for prosperity and civic progress. He notes improving employment outlook, pledges continued reform and efficient government, and promises to learn from past mistakes while pursuing a brighter year ahead.

Mayor Atwater Pred Atwater Pve

British Debt Commission Leaves for America

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Stanley Baldwin leads the British Debt Commission to travel to the United States. The purpose is to discuss wartime debt funding and seek reduction of the 4 percent interest demanded by Congress.

British Debt Commission America Sinfanley Baldwin Ais Stanley Baldwin The Exchanger Det Congr

Parliament considers raising its own salary in London

London reports Parliament may lift Commons salaries from 400 pounds to about 1,000 pounds yearly while unemployment roils Britain. Labor MPs, many ex-tradesmen, resist higher pay amid distress as George M. Cohan enjoyed attention in London theaters and critics fault American and British productions, reflecting a bloom of American money in English publishing.

David M. Church L N.S London House of Commons Labor Party Laborites Ramsay MacDonald Commons Garden Bonar Law George M. Cohn Cohan America George M Cohan England Enetane Fesls

Advancements for detectives confirmed at city board

President Calhoun announces promotions for nine patrolmen and one sergeant in the Bureau of Investigation, pending budget approval. He notes potential delays if apportionment fails, with lieutenant likely to replace acting commander Arnoldsky.

Issus Bureau of Investigation Board of Apportionment Calhown W. A. Auger Dr. E. McPadden D. A. Brolley W. A. Foster J. H. Doyie M. J. Larney T. M. McNamara P. J. Mulogy T. J. Maloney Miel Arnolsky Bureau Investigation Bureau Detective Department City Ordnance

New Year Celebrations Planned Across City Clubs

Prolific schedule of New Year events listed from evening parties to early morning dances. Delta Kappa Delta at Masonic Temple hosts Prom and Mardi Gras. Brooklawn Country Club dinner dance. New Haven Symphony Orchestra at Algonquin. Broad Way Jones Cocoanut Grove Orchestra dancing midnight to 4 am. Seaside and Elks clubs similar timing. Bridgeport club dinner at 10 and dance at midnight. American Legion clubhouse vocal entertainment 9 to 4. Knights of Columbus and St Josephs T B and Ls hold open house Monday with dancing. I O OF temple events noon to midnight. Odd Fellows invite families with refreshments and children favors.

Delta Kappa Delta University School Masonic Temple Brooklawn Country New Haven Symphony Orchestra Algonquin Club Broadway Jones Cocoanut Grove Orchesta Seaside Elks Clubs Bridgeport American Legion Club Knights of Columbus Club St. Joseph's T. B Ls Association

Fear famine in coal may cause flu

Fear of a coal shortage and related fuel cuts drives concern about a flu risk. The article notes furnace coal in regular sizes is nearly unavailable and shipments are slow. The Borkshire Mills company says they have substitutes but no regular sizes, using five different substitutes today.

Borkshire Mills Company

Apartment Fire in Stamford Damages Gatti Home

Fire at 16 West Henry Street in a six family wooden building caused over 1000 dollars in damage. An off stove ignited a table cloth while the family was elsewhere. A young woman in the next apartment raised the alarm, two rooms were gutted, but total loss was limited by quick notice.

Stamford Joseph Gatti West Henry Street

Stillson's Bar Closes After 90 Years on Madison Dearborn

Chicago reports the closing of Stillson's, a famed old time bar at Madison and Dearborn, after more than 90 years as a city nightlife icon. The venue has operated as a coffee shop since alcohol demise. Dairy specials include Maple Nut Ice Cream Raspberry Sherbet and Cherry Ice Cream for Sunday and New Year.

Chicago Stillson’s Madison Dearborn John Barleycorn ALN. H. Dairy Andv

Trio of Gunmen Kill Policeman in Chicago Death

Pol iceman William J. O Malley was shot and killed early today by one of three gunmen who had earlier shot a Medill High School girl returning home from a prom at the West End Women's Club. The wounded girl, Minnie Finkelstein, 17, was shot through the lips and taken to a hospital.

Chicago William J. O'Malley Medill High School West End Women’s Club Minnie Finkelstein

Maine Youth Arrested Here Returned Home

An 18 year old Maine youth named Ercell Jones, held two weeks in the East End freight yards, was returned to Maine today after authorities learned his father was trapping in the woods and would not return until early spring. The State Board of Charities coordinated with Patton Missouri officials and the local police to arrange his homeward passage with welfare provisions in place.

Hillside Sheriffs Patton State Board of Charities Maine Ercell Jones East End Navy

Annual T. U. S. Prom Tonight at Masonic Temple

The University school holds its New Year’s Eve Prom and Mardi Gras this evening at the Masonic Temple. An informal affair, admission by invitation only, with dancing early and a Mardi Gras event from 10 to 12. Francis J. Kane, 28, chairs the committee with Frank Grabber, 23, Dick Avery, 24, and William Lewis, 23, assisting.

T. U.S Delta Kappa Delta University School Masonic Temple Francis J. Kane Frank Grabber Dick Avery William Lewis

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