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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1922
Page
4
Monroe, Aug. 8 Associated Press Two paper mill workers here began a strike over a change in their shifts from eight to eleven or twelve hours. The walkout stemmed from the plan to extend shifts and alter break times, with no immediate resolution reported.
Fairfield Aug 3 The Unquows band will give a concert at Leslan Field tonight featuring overtures marches and popular songs Bert Schaefer of New York will sing while dancing follows from 9 to 10 40 p m The event is part of a busy Fairfield social scene with local clubs and residents attending and numerous visitors arriving in town.
Abdur McBride of Duluth Minnesota, arrested on a Sunday? week ago, entered the fifteenth day of a hunger strike in Grand Haven. He has refused food and water, insisting his arrest was unjust.
Washington April 3 The Associated Press reports Arthur Mills head economist of the State Department has resigned to undertake a reorganization of finances with the Persian government under a five year contract.
The first attraction is Bits of Life at Poli's Theatre featuring marital flirtation and a deaf husband, a National attraction tomorrow. Also billed is Serena Lorac in Kevuslen, a naval-themed vaudeville act, plus Guillier and Werner sets with Marguerite Padula and comedians. An Educations comedy, Stolen? and a strong Agnes Aynes feature The Ordeal plays third Street Music with jazz numbers and popular tunes. The program promises a large show with multiple acts and a noted headline production.
Board of Education delays choosing a successor to Summa J Slawson. Dr Alfred C Fones may return from vacation by late August. Mr Cortright acts as superintendent but is unlikely to be chosen. The board has narrowed candidates and will select after further hearings. Production notes mention Conway Tearle in Bridgeport and a Empire theatre booking.
Members of the Sixth District Democratic club declined to accept Alderman William Hogan’s resignation as president of the plot at their Thursday night meeting. Hogan cited disagreement with the majority over party and city administration in local affairs, but the group decided his resignation would not be allowed. The matter appeared resolved after heated discussion and Hogan’s pledge to stay.
John C. Woolley, 72, a prohibition candidate for president in Granada Spain, was stricken with a coronary attack at a hotel. He was reported unconscious as doctors treated him, with his campaign activity interrupted by the illness on August 8.
More than 200 personal tax delinquents visited the office and paid up after threats of court action. About five hundred was the amount collected. Lists of delinquents are sent daily to the City Prosecutor as the collector aims to reduce the growing number of outstanding debts.
The steamship Alliace of the Old Consinion portation Cy, carrying 110 passengers, developed engine trouble and turned back to port after setting sail for Nortalle, Va. The incident occurred yesterday and the ship returned today, with reports from New York by the Associated Press.
About half of the gasoline business is controlled by independent refiners and a few large companies, with Standard Oil and others dominating the rest reports say. The Senate committee discussed price patterns and market concentration amid the inquiry into gasoline prices.
Mayor Atwood pushes a taxi metering ordinance drafted by the police department. It sets 50 cents for adults within city limits and half-rate for children, with meters as the fair method. Taxi drivers plan to oppose the measure as drafted, with the ordinance awaiting committee review and potential amendments.
Nora Bayes actress faces another separation as divorce proceedings progress. A referee recommended granting divorce to Arthur A. Gordan on grounds of alleged misconduct amid Bayes’s fourth marriage breakup.
An old advertisement promotes using Mulgified coconut oil shampoo daily. It claims alkali in soap harms hair, recommends a coconut oil additive for shine and easier brushing, and touts the shampoo as cheap with lasting supply for the family.
Government statistics released today show New York ranks third in total post offices. Pennsylvania leads with 2987, Kentucky has 2568, while New York lists 2259 offices, dropping from the top spot in a tersely reported count.
In Meridian Mississippi Mrs. Joan G Min niece is named by the Civic club as the winner for the school board post amid a rash of candidacies. Mayor Paver supported her by a mayoral vote, with the result an apparently unanimous election.
Four typhoid cases linked to a mining camp near Brownyville raise alarm in Uniontown. At Gray's Landing quarantine was set with barbed wire around the camp. Thirty typhoid victims are hospitalized from the Brownsville camp as officials order water analysis.
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