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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
2
Eyewitness account from Bridgeport of a hotel fire at the Willard. Women and guests evacuated amid chaos as flames spread, with reports of glass breaking and hurried stairwell exits. Patrons describe rescue efforts, fear, and relief as fire crews responded. some lost belongings while many escaped with little more than nightwear.
Police say a theft case involved a roll valued at nine thousand dollars and cash totaling 580. A man at Courtland Street claimed to have been stopped for a short time and left a room, while investigators recovered a roller wheel tracker and noted a missing item in the night.
Promoter reports Dr Blumer, founder of natureopathy, will deliver a health lecture series at Park Theatre in Bridgeport on April 24. Huge crowds in New Haven and other cities have packed theatres to hear his non drug, non surgical methods. Admission for the sick is free, with no collections or charges.
Fragmentary text describes a plan to establish a rehabilitation settlement on Molokai for 24 Hawaiian families. The Miwaihin James Mission spearheads the effort with figures connected to the Hawaiian royal line and congress involvement.
A fragment describes valued possessions including a fur hat and other items. The writer reflects on who might prize such things and mentions people alive and present in the scene. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or names.
A chaotic Christmas season scene unfolded as a major fire drove notable guests from a crowded Willard era hotel. VIPs including prominent women and political figures fled, while firefighters battled flames with stairs, water lines, and alarm systems sounding. The blaze caused a large response from officials and guests, with evacuations and frantic efforts to salvage belongings as authorities investigated cause.
A feature discusses how fragrance choices reflect personality. Dr Pyare suggests matching scents to temperament and patrons, naming Mrs Woodray Wilson and former Queen consorts as examples. The piece notes varied opinions on selecting perfumes by character, with references to fashion and celebrity associations.
Fragmented report outlines Allied mustering for unity in post war talks. References French and German positions, Russia’s stance, and hints at a Genoa meeting and Paris Versailles dynamics. Names like Ligo, Bratizno, Baril Lo Care lens appear in garbled form amid call for solidarity.
The commission discusses currency exchange, banking secrecy, and international cooperation to curb tax evasion. It weighs a hierarchy of monetary reform, balancing state expenditures with new currency ideas and fiscal constraints, urging prudent budgets without creating fresh credits.
Vatican officials deny reports of a formal accord with the Soviet Union. The denial emphasizes there is no negotiated treaty or agreement between Rome and Moscow, despite circulating rumors and speculative claims in various outlets.
Hartford police search for a man linked to a $40,000 alleged fraud involving Frank Burpleon of Waterbury. A partner faced charges and a related arrest followed as investigators compiled details about the swindle and alleged accomplices tied to New Haven and other areas.
A Toronto man, aged 79, committed suicide by asphyxiation at his home. Police found a note and a fragmentary diary detailing a recent adventure connected to Arthur Conan Doyle and a reference to Percy Brown. The report notes the elderly man’s frail condition and unclear motive.
Fragmented OCR text shows Allied representatives asserting the incident is closed, signaling ongoing tensions among major powers. The note from the Big Three and Portugal hints at disputes over conference conditions and responsibility for actions, with references to Russia and Germany.
Two men Charlee Van ler Vere and Harry Ts Schyeffer were killed when a plane crashed on the West Crescent Boulevard field today. Spectators say the craft erupted in flames after tumbling from altitude near Bat tact, with a dozen others injured. Witnesses reported the aircraft sank nose down into the earth as fire consumed the wreckage.
Apel 28 appears to report the death of a young Mountbatten, youngest son of Beatrice and Henry Mountbatten, and brother of Queen Victoria. The note mentions a hospital admission on Saturday and a 32 year life. The text is garbled with extraneous phrases and nonessential content.
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