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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
2
A red and yellow rug valued at ten dollars was reported stolen last night to the detective bureau. Mrs Tha Riskesles of 490 Arctic Street notified authorities. Police say the rug was taken from a clothesline in the rear yard during the evening.
An advertisement touts Cereal Meal as the ideal health food that fixes constipation without drugs. It argues pills and laxatives irritate the bowels and promises natural, thorough movements with consistent use. Bridgeport stores sell it, with New York offices for out-of-town purchasers and a free constipation booklet.
A Bridgeport safety event showcases fire prevention with a parade of fire apparatus and a 35 pupil Walkerville school drill. Demonstrations include vessels and resuscitation, outside fire fighting, and an indoor program with films, alarms, and a lecture by T Alfred Fleming. About 1,000 plant managers are expected.
Funchal Madeira April 5 The heart of former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary was removed and to be sent in a glass jar in a silver casket to Austria with the plan to later move the body to Hungary. All business was suspended for the funeral with wreaths sent by King Alfonso XIII and local authorities. Former Archduke Felix, son of Karl and former Empress Zita, was reported improving.
A central Pennsylvania coal owners group led by Watkina will face questions from a committee on Friday about union officials and operators at Lingland fields as mediation efforts stall.
Lewis President of United Mine Workers opens strike headquarters in New York awaiting guidance from lawmakers and inviting wage contract talks with coal operators. He aims for settlement through subcommittee negotiations as operators reportedly consider terms and respond to invitations.
The Board of Contracted Supply considered a three month coal supply amid strike uncertainty. Bids from Vincent Brothers and others proposed anthracite deliveries starting April 3 with two other firms. The board will decide on extending any contracts beyond June at the next meeting as drought pressures and price factors loom.
New York April 5 Associated Press report on the proposed revision of the Book of Common Prayer. The commission seeks to strike the word obey and eliminate the compulsory giving in marriage while preserving other vows. The 240 page report outlines 380 changes including seven new offices. The Portland Oregon General Convention next Sept will consider, with adoption requiring two conventions. The commission leadership includes Rt. Rev. Cortlandt Whithead and John W. Suter with treasurer H. Gar.
The Theater League plans a programme including Travesty on Gossip and the comedy He Said and She Said staged by the Dramatic Club of Harmes and Edwards. Cast features Mrs Andrew F. Smith and Bronson Davis with Mrs Joseph Shapirn and Miss Marton Donley, coached by Oliver. A second item is The Red Tamp staged five times, with plans for an original plays program to follow.
In Lisbon crowds welcomed Portu Gulf aviators Captain Coutinho and Captain Sacadura as they prepare to continue to Saint Vincent Cape Verde. The hydroplane set to reach Fernando de Noronha then Recife across about 1400 miles of the Atlantic, completing the third leg of a perilous journey. Widespread interest marked the start of the leg toward Brazil.
A Times notice announces the death of esteemed British war artist Frederich Villiers a longtime correspondent and illustrator for The Graphic. Born THAZ he painted noted war scenes and earned twelve Ringcish war medals during WWI era.
Seven firmmaen and one woman were indicted by a federal grand jury for mail fraud in a Century Consolidated Oil Company stock sale. Indicted are J erg Stetson Butler Dinte J. Pr iers Walter B Clarke Bomewicz Dawson Inesto S. Phillips and Mark S. Matthews. Also named are Hercules Oil Quon Oil Granger Oil Ranger Petroleum Shannon Petroleum and Acme Finance. Prosecution says promoters used deceptive representations claiming proven properties and large production while the company held few wells. The case highlights a massive stock selling campaign and alleged misrepresentations to investors.
Washington April 3 Crosa questioned for hours by two Democratic House Merchant Marine Committee members on Shipping Board operations and policy to expand the merchant marine. Chairman Lanceray predicted a privately owned fleet of 7,500,900 tons could be at sea soon, capable of carrying half of US foreign commerce. The session focused on Davis Griggs and questioning of Lasker with no questions from Sanitary Committee members yet.
Danbury April 5 Special A writty bag of high quality hatting fur was stolen from the Davis Hine company stock room after the plant, closed last week, was found. Loot valued at 1600 dollars. A wagon is believed used by thieves to move the heavy bales. Police investigate and follow leads in what is described as an elaborate robbery.
Alderman Eugene C. J. Kelley of the Third District leads residents of upper Fairfield Avenue against a large oil company attempting to place a gasoline filling station at Fairfield Avenue and Grove Street Apell. The petition was referred to five committees, with Kelley presiding, as he vows to vote against issuing the permit to keep residential streets free from business encroachment.
Washington April 3. President Harding missed seeing 3 year old chess prodigy Samuel Breschewski who played a friendly match with White House staffer J Fitzgerald. Breschewksi won, as officials planned further demonstrations with party leaders at the House office building tomorrow.
A Pittsfield to New York express on the New York New Haven and Hartford line derailed about a half mile north of Canaan station. Four cars left the tracks. passengers were awakened with no injuries reported. Tracks were torn up over 200 feet.
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