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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
4
A mother confronts her son Hubert over his large appetite. He shrugs it off and claims it is simply rotten luck. The brief dialogue captures a quirky family moment with a humorous edge.
Milford struggles with an impending coal shortage affecting schools fire departments municipal buildings and churches. Officials report no definite shipments since spring and say we do not know when supplies will arrive while dealers hope for relief as community groups plan fire department conventions and local events amid mounting unease.
A large Danbury volunteer fire department delegation plans to travel Friday evening to Lake Mahopac for the annual carnival hosted by the Mahopac firemen. The visit marks a local celebration with a display of a cup won by New York state firemen at a recent carnival. Peter Becker of Erie presented the cup during the visit.
The foreign office in Tokio has issued a statement that no money will be loaned to the Chinese government during the present unsettled conditions in China. Japan says it is adhering strictly to a policy of non interference in Chinese domestic affairs.
At Pontic Michigan Albert Schroeder 25 said God ordered him to kill his father Carl 70 and brother-in-law August Zimerman 33 while milking. He struck them with a public safety item and then clubbed their heads with its butt before being captured by a posse. He stated he killed them because God commanded rain and they laughed at his disciples.
W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen sent a note to members. The Executive Committee will investigate complaints and take a strike vote, then headquarters will pass on the situation and no decision will be made by the Executive Board. Action follows resentment over soldiers being used in air centers.
Mrs Mary Maurel spoke at the Literary yesterday recounting colonial era heroines from Connecticut and nearby towns. She highlighted figures like Goody Knapp defending Fairfield and Mother Bailey aiding Groton with bold acts during British assaults.
Fairfield Aug 15 The Fairfield Wildcats beat the Y M C A team here at Legion Field by 14 to 2 in a twilight contest. Frank Hisley pitched for Fairfield with strong support from Moscow on the battery. Bergmark and Schneider played for Y M C A. A street incident precedes the game as a patrolman signs to a driver. a tense exchange ends with a girl replying she would have punched the patrolman if he had arrived earlier.
Washington reports that railroad leaders accepted part of President Harding's proposal to reinstate strikers while seniority disputes stay with the Labor Board, but the plan is seen as limited as minority roads may block full adoption. Labor leaders fear a broader tie up. debate centers on whether workers may strike and how the Labor Board’s authority would be applied.
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