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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1922

Page

4

Unvaccinated pupils barred as Milford closes school

Milford plans to bar unvaccinated pupils from public venues and shut Milford High School to those under-18 not inoculated. The measure, proposed at a State Health meeting led by Dr John Z Black, passed 27 to 1 with Clinton dissenting. Schools reopen Monday after Easter vacation.

Milford Addion Milord High School ARS Func of Health John Z. Black Osborne Board of Education Select OTL W. Patnes Jocal Health Cer James Marr Iageport Fairfield County Health Filcer Devon Cinten Devon Wranch Medical Liberty Eague Frank M. Platt Clinton

Cedar chests and oak furniture sale ad headline

Furniture sale notice lists cedar chests of rare beauty and utility, labeled res suites 2 po and bumed oak at $17.50 and $35.00, plus china closets in oval front golden oak finishing priced at $60.00. Indicates a local listing with multiple wood tones and prices.

Lee Bridgeport

Prohibition Navy Vessel Fires On Rum Runner Off New York

Mehalatos, a former submarine chaser, reached port after firing the first shot of the prohibition navy against a rum runner eight miles off New York. The lightless pursuit lasted three hours as the powerboat fled toward the Bahamas, with Captain Howard M. Wessels in command.

New York Bahama Touel Howard M. Wessels Prohibition Uncle Sam New ‘York New York World Wieels Canada Bahamas

Debate over immigration curbs takes center stage in Senate

Washington April 14 The Senate will take up the House approved three percent immigration law extension tomorrow with prospects for a two year period to replace the one year voted by the House. An effort for a three to five year absolute prohibition is possible but unlikely to pass. A stray editorial note on cooking appears among the text.

Washington House Senate

Russians Won’t Reply Before Next Tuesday

GHNOA April 14 Associated Press reports Russian officials will not provide a written reply to the London experts’ economic conference findings before next Tuesday. Rakovsky said Russia will not bow to the war blockade or yield to external pressure, and did not come to Genoa to concede under duress.

GHNOA Associated Press London Rusein M. Ralovsky Rakovsky Russia Genoa

Connecticut River Flood Drowns Child as Water Rises

In Hartford area on April 14 the swollen Connecticut River reached 24 12 feet with readings surpassing 25 years. Edith Andersen, 10, drowned while paddling a canoe with Blaine De Monte, 15, and Jana Harry Beloch, 17, as their craft upended. Companions were rescued. Widespread flooding hit East Hartford Windsor and nearby towns, with rowboats used to navigate submerged streets and lowland areas. The lower Hartford and New York Transportation pier flooded. river levels rivaled only two previous peaks since 1890 and 1913.

Hartford Apri Connecticut Edith Andersen Blaine, de Monte Jana Harry Beloch Third Panos Ailss Anderson Eastardford Windsor Wethersfield Glaenbury South Windsor Congregational Hartford and New York Transportation Company

Adequate Navy Urged Amid Senate Bonus Debates

President and Senate leaders urge adequate Navy funding while the tariff and bonus measures move through Congress. The tariff is set for Senate action next Thursday and the Finance Committee weighs the bonus bill, with House changes possible. The Senate debate is expected to begin as the bonus measure moves toward final passage.

Senate House

Judge orders Mahoney to pour out 9200 bottles of liquor

In Omaha on April 14, Police Judge Wappick sentenced Ros Mahoney for intoxication and nonpayment of a $10 fine. He is required to empty 9200 bottles of homebrew into a bath, inserting a plug and letting the beer drain without touching any liquid, while a police captain supervises.

Omaha Neon Ros Mahoney Wappick Mahoney Wappick Pacace Beniencé Gore

Double-Service suits offered at $37.50

A local ad promotes Howland Double-Service suits for men and boys with two pairs of trousers and lasting style. The copy touts durability, good cloth, and reliable tailoring, noting tweed, homespuns, cassimeres, and seasonable shades. Main floor rear displays the selection.

Orid

Emerson hats and coats featured for Easter sales

Emerson tans offer men's snappy hats at 3 dollars with stylish spring shade and long lasting comfort. On the main floor, pretty tweed coats in rose blue and tan attract attention, with well tailored fits and modern trimming. Sizes 6 to 14 priced at 10 dollars for second lines.

Emerson

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