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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1922
Page
4
Officials of the Rakoczi society notified police after one thousand cigars in ten boxes were stolen from Ware near the Rakoczi Ball at 20 Bostwick avenue yesterday.
Rupture experts invite Alowmen women and children to call at 138 Fairfield Ave New Haven for free private consultation. Experienced staff design appliances to suit individual needs with factory made parts, guaranteed work, reasonable prices and endorsements from local physicians. Free advice available at 158 Fairfield Avenue near Malin Street Bridge Connecticut.
Michael Sombracko of 11 Summa street was fined 15 dollars with costs in City court for cruelly beating his wife and 10 year old son. Joseph Tedesco of 47 Hallett street faced a 180 dollar fine with costs for carting 26 gallons of alcohol. Charles Birnbaum of 16 Grove street, owner on South avenue near Lafayette street, fined 10 dollars with costs for assault on Lewis Don of 121 Thompson street, a storekeeper in his block. James Jones awaiting another week as his robbery case was continued. he is confined to Hillside Home due to illness. George W. Williams, arrested Wednesday for speaking of a fictitious bank account in a local bank, admitted to hospital for mental examination. arraignment set within two weeks on technical breach of peace. bonds raised to 1000 dollars.
Milford April 6. Milford Chapter Delphian society finalizes plans for a spring sale in Central Grammar School auditorium on April 1. Proceeds will fund a Milford High School scholarship. President Mrs Robert C Stoddard spearheaded the idea with Board of Education support and twelve assistants.
Powder magazines on Boston Avenue owned by the Remington Arms Company were seriously menaced by a grass fire yesterday. Firemen prevented the blaze from reaching the magazines, stopping it within a short distance.
A. A. Sprague chairman of the Legion rehab committee challenges a Veterans Bureau report on hospitalization and training for disabled ex service members. He says the bureau’s statements may mislead the public into thinking the government is a benefactor, while noting gaps in facilities and the overall system's effectiveness. The bureau cites costed care and programs aiding tens of thousands of veterans.
Matthew Mc Grath an unnamed man with no known address was found in a deep alcoholic stupor and removed to Hillside home yesterday for treatment and observation under local welfare rules.
New York April 6 Wall Street is preparing to break bandits and hold up yen at their own game in the future. A squad of trusted and confidential employees of bankers brokers and other firms in the financial district began revolver practice tables at the shooting gallery. Police headquarters will use the gallery for nightly practice especially among those employed handling money in the downtown district.
The Alete Fish and Game Commission seeks an ideal location for a state fish hatchery. A Motions of 1135 Iranistan Avenue member of the commission invites anglers to submit site suggestions. Specifications call for a stream with at least 500 gallons per minute flow and easy access to transportation facilities, while avoiding pollution and extreme temperatures.
Three young children and their father Demostoni Katantso were severely burned when a hot mash exploded in their Ninth Avenue apartment. The father was taken to Bellevue Hospital with the children and a guard was placed over him, charged with violating the prohibition enforcement act.
The Ferdney Bill proposing adjusted service certificates passes the House with strong support, but the larger struggle continues. The measure faces Senate and presidential hurdles as editorial criticism and parliamentary opposition intensify, turning the issue into a long campaign through amendments and political pitfalls. Will the final objectives be reached?
The funeral for Frederick J. Breckbill, Bridgeport post office superintendent, who died suddenly at his home on 272 Bronx Avenue, will be at 9 a.m. at St Patrick's Church with a requiem mass, followed by interment in St Michael's Cemetery. Breckbill, a Shelby Ohio native, served in the Spanish American War, led postal and militia units, and was active in fraternal and veterans organizations. He leaves a second wife Margaret Stapleton Breckbill and three children Alfred, Helen, and Frederic.
Berlin reports that Dr. Koester, minister of the interior, charged in the Reichstag that wealthy Americans and Englishmen funded obscene photographs of Berlin life and exported proofs abroad for display as evidence of post war depravity. He claimed authorities have proofs from the Chief of Police. The accusation aligns with rising anti foreign sentiment and criticisms of press coverage.
Stockholm April The Upper Chamber of Parliament today approved a consultative referendum for next autumn on prohibition. The measure passed the lower House yesterday. Boston April 6 The New England department military order of the world war elected Major Carroll I. Swann of Boston as commander at its annual meeting.
An ad promises Wendell's Pills from Ambition Grand at Windle Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Store will ease nervousness fatigue and related ailments within days or money back. It targets nervous disorders, constipation, appetite loss, and sleeplessness with a money back guarantee.
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