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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
6
Washington April report states the Allied Debt Commission, created by Congress to coordinate funding of the United States foreign debt, will hold its first meeting at the Treasury. Secretary Mellon chairs, with Elliott Wansworth serving as executive secretary, and organizers plan to outline structure and funding strategy pending member availability.
Beardstown Illinois faces a flood crisis as residents flee and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line operates with danger. Water pockets fill streets, two houses are engulfed, and five ward polling places may be unusable on election day. Transportation by foot becomes perilous.
Article notes young Robert Svetesky, son of Fireman Henry Systesky, showing husky interest in becoming a firefighter. Describes Bridgenore youths as sturdy and eager, predicting a strong future for the city’s fire service.
Joseph Lenihan of 268 Transit Court faced arraignment in city court after allegedly triggering a false fire alarm near Ford Avenue and East Main Street as firefighters tackled a hotel blaze at Atlantic Hotel. He was held in bonds totaling $500 with a $300 holdover.
President William L Zepp questioned dental hygienists’ semi monthly pay from public funds as school commissioners moved to cover salaries under a general appropriation. Dr Alfred C Fanes said hygienists have done their work and that requisitions are being directed to the Board of Health for payment.
Local notices list gatherings at 16 State Street and 4089 Broad Street with lodges and groups including Schiller lodge at 176 Fairfield Avenue Humboldt Stamm at 116 Fairfield Avenue, detailing meeting sites and organizations in Bridgeport tonight.
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