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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
3
Despondent since the death of his wife last fall Carl Schwirz aged 81 or 82 ended his life by hanging at his home 1413 Broad Street He was born in Germany and came to the United States about 42 years ago settling in New Hartford later moving to Hartford He had not worked for 20 years or more.
Dartford August 2 Former Senator Frank S Butterworth treasurer of the American Legion and Major F Owens appeared before the state board of control with a request to pay expenses of administration from the fund balance for the cure of needy ex servicemen and repayment of contributed funds. The board postponed decision until September. The board also approved other appropriations and raises including 2975 for the Meriden sanatorium recreation hall and 2438 for an index of special laws since 1897.
George W Auger of New York accepted the Derby Shelton Y secretary post. He is 20, a Presbyterian church member, and a 1907 springfield college graduate. He will start duties September 1 and has prior secretary experience in New York state organizations.
Captain George J. Kindberg ex flyer who served in France with the States Air Service leaped to death from a bedroom window of an eleventh floor apartment at 420 West End avenue. He had been under medical care after a prior plunge from 116 East 55th Street. Friends say he developed a mania for leaps from high windows following a WWI crash during the battle lines in northern France.
William E Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment, is conducting an inquiry into purchasing Wheeler and Tow docking property for the city. The investigation, begun at the mayor’s request, will deliver a charter report to the mayor within two weeks. Opposition to the purchase proposal has emerged, and Burnham’s findings are expected to influence the decision.
Hal tf ord Aug 2 In police court Alexander Jordan a local real estate man was arraigned on breach of peace linked to interference with a liquor raid on Sheldon street Saturday night. Police testified he was struck by a nightstick and used obscene language as officers conducted the raid. Judge Biener suspended judgment, warning him to mind his town business.
Taoism ranks with Confucianism and Buddhism as one of China's major religions in historical religious studies.
Loaned by Brooklyn Museum and Bently and Twohey, the exhibit arranged by the Design Dept of Women’s Wear features character dolls from Russia to Czecho Slovakia and American brides from 1870 to 1921. Some dolls are grotesque while others depict life in various countries, including vagrant musicians and Tyrolese peasants. Displayed on the fourth floor toy department, the exhibit invites visitors to inspect with children.
Victor presents a health exercises set featuring twelve double faced ten inch records across three folding, cloth bound discs. Each side offers a distinct exercise designed to stimulate digestion and reduce fatigue when used daily. The compact device includes visible direction charts and aims to keep users in better physical condition.
Dr Kahler's shoes for women advertise the Hoover air attachments for the Hoover cleaner and a sales range of silk fabrics. They highlight Dr Kahler Shoes with sizes from 2 to 9 and widths AAA to EE, featuring black and brown kid leathers, oxfords, boots, and canvases with prices from 9 to 12 dollars.
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