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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1922
Page
9
Baroness Rolands Stankovic of Vienna arrived in New York to wed Dr Albert Lorenz son of a famed surgeon but was denied a license for lack of divorce proof from Geza Reisman. The couple plans to sail to Austria for the wedding.
Mayor Fred Atwater announces appointments to city boards emphasizing experience and dedication. Reappointments include William E. Burnham and John A. Leverty to the Board of Apportionment, with John C. Stanley praised for police work and F. William Behrens returning to the Charities Department. He argues experience yields better governance and notes over half the appointees have prior public task experience.
Proposals for an international currency aim to ease currency depreciation in weaker economies and foster a world state. A common money, backed by human resources, could enhance cooperation and brotherhood as global trade expands and values fluctuate. Universal prosperity seems within reach if reason replaces emotion and prejudice.
The article discusses ancient cruel acts and argues harsher modern fire killings in the South during 1922. It cites Daniels and Richards slain by Ku Kluxers in Louisiana with brutal injuries and references the Herrin massacres as a comparative example. It urges restraint by civilized, organized humane elements and vigilance against racial barbarism.
Premier harpist Miss Tielman Rawlings of New Haven and the St Cecilia chorus under de Siree Hon of Mrs. Chester Marshall will appear at Universal Church January 17 at 3 20 in a program under the Brgne port Art League auspices. A Pitt Parker lecture and other club events follow in January and February with card parties, meetings, and classes hosted by Mrs. Frank R. Hick and other organizers. FOR QUICKEST AND BEST RESULTS USE TIMES WANT ADS.
Sir Lomer Gouin, Canada’s minister of justice, is reported to become the first Canadian minister plenipotentiary in Washington. The potential appointment signals a high level diplomatic posting for Canada.
A Connecticut Superior Court December term case drew attention to ambulance chasers as lawyers visit injured parties post accident. Michael G. Cunningham sued Laura C. Morgan for injuries from a bicycle crash on Park Avenue and John Street. Jury awarded $1,500 despite disputes over settlement offers and an aggressive claimant’s lawyer.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Musante rejoice at the birth of a son Robert Laird on Christmas Eve. grandson of Robert Fitzroy Republican leader. The Young Emmett F A plan a grand New Year masquerade and dance at Hibernian Hall Washington Ave with American and Irish dancing. The George Van Horn Post Milford invites Elias Howe Women’s Relief Corps No 63 to their installation January 2. Miss Sylvan Freeman starred in The Wait at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley branch with cast including Miss Hansen Clark Lancaster Nelson Williams and others. MacSwiney council to hold a whist and panophie party Tuesday January 2 Moose hall State Street. Miss Mary Lynch chairs.
Mae Nolan widow of Congressman John Nolan solidifies labor support for a bid to fill the Fifth District seat after his death. She envisions carrying on his labor program including minimum wage, anti child labor, equal pay, and federal employment reforms. Nolan seeks active backing from national and state labor leaders and promises to deliver speeches if elected. Bridging the bay remains a top regional issue with multiple proposed schemes. The Strauss bridge plan would create a cantilever suspension span of about 4900 feet over the Golden Gate at an estimated cost of 20 million dollars.
Weather reports show Bridgeport at 10 above zero with a six degree drop overnight, while New Haven records 12 above as Mt. Carmel hits 2 above. Cold spreads to Glenn Falls at 15 below, North Creek 22 below, and Aiden Lair 26 below. Snow and sleet total two inches in last night’s storm. Weather observer notes misrepresented wind speeds. Forecast calls for warmer temperatures and cloudy conditions tomorrow.
Nationalization of the nation’s coal mines is proposed by the United Mine Workers of America after eight months of study. The plan envisions a Federal Interstate Commission of Mines led by a cabinet secretary, plus a national mining council handling administration. Golden valued soft coal at 1.5 to 2.0 billion dollars and anthracite at about 2.432 billion dollars.
Carmi Thompson, defeated Republican candidate for Ohio governor, is named as the likely successor to Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, who reportedly will retire from President Harding's Cabinet before March 4. The unnamed source notes Thompson's readiness to join the administration, aligning with current cabinet transition chatter.
Paris reports opposition to the American Ku Klux Klan with Parisian papers stating the group will have difficulty establishing footholds in France. Echo De Paris and Lintransigeant condemn the sect as detestable and criminal, noting alleged assassinations and church burnings.
New Orleans reports say the Louisiana Ku Klux Klan will dispatch its own agents to Morehouse Parish to investigate the kidnapping and murders of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards last August. Klan leaders, meeting in New Orleans, vowed to clear the organization of blame and said any member involved would be outlawed and prosecuted. Governor Darker has ordered public hearings into the kidnapping.
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