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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1922
Page
15
A translated Max Gorky essay surveys enduring Russian cruelty from the seventeenth century through the nineteenth, noting torture methods and brutal village lore. He argues cruelty is rooted in tradition, peasant culture, and misused power, with stark examples from soldiers, Cossacks, and wives beaten as common wisdom.
The article outlines bond approvals and budget figures for a new high school project. It notes costs around 1,000,000 with potential savings from existing stock room sales and rent reductions of about 24,388 per year. It mentions a single session capacity of 1,400 and dates for readiness, with plans for expanded facilities, safety features, and an elevator.
Secretary of State Hughes urged the United States to be a nation of thinkers reflecting patriotic insight. He spoke at an event with foreign envoys and members of the D.A.R., citing George Washington and noting the era’s wartime context. The gathering included J. Jusserand, Sir Auckland Geddes, and other dignitaries, with a painting presented to honor American soldiers.
Fairfield residents face sentencing in a plea involving non support of two young children. Clarence Jr. Hail rods received a 169 day term, contingent on paying twenty dollars weekly for child support. Additional cases involve a DUI, a fire truck incident, and drug-related findings in the Greenfield area.
Two taxicab drivers swerved to avoid collision and plunged into a grand in front of St. Michaele cemetery in Long Island City. A year-old girl was killed and two others injured. Mrs. Nota Roarum of 2180 Main Street Bridgeport was among the injured and moved to Michaels Hospital in Long Island City. Authorities arrested Berk rivers on charges connected to the incident.
Bond prices firm as new issues lag, with the Liberty and Copper stocks showing mixed strength. Total bond value reached 19,185,000 while new offerings like Syracuse and allied notes drew quick absorption, and railroad and utility issues influenced overall yields.
The report outlines February operating results for Weatery Union Telegraph Com and related lines, noting total operating income for the first two months at about 15.29 million with $1.486 million offset by deductions. It mentions year-to-year gains, subsidiary activity, market conditions, and dividend declarations, with references to New York Ontario & Western Railway and American Tel & Tel trends, plus market fluctuations and asset notes.
OCR jumble reports a metal market snapshot with references to electrolytic zinc tin lead copper and antimony prices, spot and futures activity, and regional market notes in St Louis and northern southern districts. The fragmentary text mentions steady tones and price markers like 9.05.24 and 12 7-8y, but lacks coherent details or dates.
An unclear list of terms and numbers appears in a Money New York section. The fragment includes rates and brief phrases that do not form a coherent narrative or complete items.
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad plans its annual stockholders meeting at the Garden Motel in New Haven. Items include the annual statement, election of officers, extending the European loan security date to April 1, 1928, and raising interest on $27,682.69 in outstanding bonds from 4 to 7 percent. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a government loan of $24.738 million to fund ten percent of European bond debentures.
A weekly market bulletin describes supply conditions at Beldeenort Market with plenty of produce sold and limited stock for next week. Prices are mixed across fruits vegetables and dairy with scarcity noted and specific items such as lambs and turnips mentioned among regional offerings.
A damaged OCR fragment lists whole milk and dairy product details, noting average quantities and format errors. It mentions Wisconmin milk, fancy young Americ promotion, and eggs described as clean in Minnesota with price and quality hints.
Wheat futures traded unevenly with nearby grades easing while May prices slipped to 149 2 2.0. Oats and corn showed modest gains as traders weighed early session jitters. Provisions futures rose slightly amid nervous trading and unclear direction for later price moves.
A ceremony in the grounds of Ediff Temple near Williams highlighted the unveiling of a monument to Professor George Trumbel Ladd. Attended by American ambassador and other dignitaries, the event honored Ladd’s decades in educational psychology and his visits to Japan. The act concluded with expressions of gratitude from the Ladd family for support during their loss.
New York April 2 price cards show heavy trading on the stock exchange with totals around 2,050,000 shares and many issues active. Early strength faded into a mixed session as gains in copper, iron, steel and related sectors were offset by profit taking and a four-point move against several major rails and utilities.
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