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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
5
William Jenmen aged 65 of Mystic died after leaping in front of a freight train near the New London station. A letter found in his pocket indicated the act was intentional. He died this morning at a local hospital from injuries sustained in the crash.
George H. Tryon, 29, bound over to the Superior Court in police court this morning on a charge of criminal negligence in the car that killed Police Sergeant Dusty on July 21. Tryon’s lawyers, Danaher, argued a strong plea for the accused as many witnesses testified.
A period ad proclaims Alleasha as a sure conqueror of rheumatism dissolving uric acid deposits within twenty four hours. It touts dramatic relief for severe cases attributed to a chronic rheumatic condition and urges readers to seek the advertised remedy at local drug stores.
Long Hill Republican Town committee met at the town hall to outline the fall campaign with no major contests expected. Eight new members were added to bring the local roll to about 150. News notes mention a Lady Embroiderers club meeting at Mrs A Doran’s House on Daniels Farm, and several residents visiting or traveling. A crew began annual repaint and repair work on town school buildings under School Committee Whitney.
Aug 2 State Police Superintendent Hurley announced the suspension of the inquiry into Paul Danshire a New Haven youth who tried to break into the state prison. Danshire will be arraigned in September Criminal Superior Court on a charge of carrying concealed weapons within prison walls.
Alfred Sze, minister to Washington, has been offered the portfolio of foreign minister in President Ji Yusn Hung's cabinet. Completion of the new cabinet is expected next week as parliament assembles. Two groups of Progressive Chinese women publish demands for universal suffrage and qualified rights to public offices, including parliamentary membership.
Ansonia residents are off on summer vacations to various destinations including New York Watertown and Atlantic City. Many families and individuals including Miss Mary Dolan Miss Tease Burke Mr Knight Mrs Wynne and others are spending August away from home at beaches resorts and relatives, with several returning home soon.
A 40 year old patient collapsed yesterday in the hospital ward district. He was removed by Dr EB to Emergency hospital after an epileptic fit. Suzslin of Emergency hospital provided first aid and care. Local authorities are reviewing the incident.
Friends of Alfred Veness of 86 Baton Street push his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Connecticut’s Fourth District. Veness, president of Bridgeport’s board of aldermen and longtime resident, emerges as a viable challenger to Banker Merritt. The group notes Veness’s background in industry and engineering, his Bridgeport roots, and willingness to fight for election if nominated.
Keating received a check from National City Company of New York for bonds issued by the city. The sum was 544,900 with 440,000 assigned to school buildings and 100,000 to sewer construction, carrying interest and related charges and fees.
A garbled political note reports that John A Carnell and Garry Paddage dismiss a challenge amid disputed affidavits. The fragment mentions Democratic party ties and opposition hints, with unclear quotes and names.
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