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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
16
A benefit program last night at the Swedish Baptist church on Colorado Avenue supported the Anti Tuberculosis fund. Joseph Lycell presided as master of ceremonies with “Grey Days” and “The Rosamery” in the program, plus Swedish songs by Mr Lycoll and a talk on the club’s work by GC.
Milford April 6 a ten year old boy Frank Lukacovic of Old Gate Lane Od Gate Lang was struck by an auto driven by George Anderson of 209 Dover Street New Haven on his way home from school. He suffered a fractured left leg and was taken to Milford hospital where an X ray confirmed the fracture and treatment was given Anderson was not held.
Constantinople April 1 Associated Press The Turkish government at Angora has accepted with reservations the armistice terms proposed by the Allies. Key points call for evacuation of Smyrna and adjacent areas within four months and possible renewal for three months if peace talks linger. Greeks to evacuate Eskişehir Afium Karahisar Kutahya region within a fortnight. Allied officers to supervise rest of Antonia evacuation.
Dredging firms win contracts totaling about 100000 for harbor work along the Bridgeport waterfront. The Bridgeport Brass dock area at Pequonnoc will be dredged to 18 feet over 79000 square feet. Ingersoll Engineering will redredge the ferry lane to Picaness Beach before the resort opens. Repairs to the Henrica tug helped it resume passage. The G K Bentley unloaded lumber after a collision report near Massachusetts last December. Danbury hosts the Universalist Young People convention with delegates from Connecticut churches. Rev Stanley Manning of Boston will speak at the opening session.
New Industries committee formed six weeks ago plans large scale Bridgeport broadcasting. It will print and distribute 100000 eight page folders titled Bridgeport Facts to those who mail in. The drive seeks more funds for the Better Business campaign as director Morrison urges subscriptions.
Washington April 5 The Senate agreed to vote finally next Friday on a bill to create a scare vote of Federal judges. An amendment by Senator Metcher on Florida failed in a tie. The Senate adopted an amendment by Senator Reed to authorize an additional judge for the Western district of Missouri, citing congestion and need for an extra judge.
Boston and Maine reports 1921 net gain of 7.34 million dollars versus a 1920 deficit of 17.19 million. The year ends with net operating revenue up 46.5 percent and funded debt at 124.46 million, while no floating debt remains. The railroad plans more through traffic on steel cars and advertising space on cars and stations.
George W. Williams of Genesee New York aroused suspicions in a Springald bank by writing several checks and seeking a cash withdrawal. Police detained him for custody after a physician advised a night’s sleep before questioning. Williams faced a technical breach of peace charge with bonds set at 600.
In London on April 6, for the first time since the war the American and German ambassadors to the Court of St James sat together at a banquet hosted by Ambassador Harvey. The event honored Arthur T Hadley former Yale president and included guests such as the Duke of Rutland Viscount Halden Viscount Burnham Lord Robert Ceell Lord Buckmaster and Sir Gilbert Parker.
A small fire caused about 5 dollars in damage in a bedroom at 84 Pintes placa. Shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday, firemen were called out at 6 o'clock last night to a grass fire on Centre avenue.
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