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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
5
The Post Office announced new parcel post requirements for Luxemburg. The Customs Service now demands an invoice relating to the articles for clearance. Senders must attach such an invoice to their parcels to gain quicker clearance.
City boards and engineers tabulated bids for school grading and related work. Companies named include Bridgeport Construction Co Burns Co John Pascone John Harte Leverty and Hurley Walter Stapleton and others with varied amounts listed for McKinley Maplewood and related projects.
In London Aug 13 the naval estimate prompted Captain Curzon to warn the navy risks if air power lags. He noted Britain had few fighting airplanes versus the US. Air Minister Fleming defended current aircraft strength, citing 98 fighting machines plus reserves, while critics urged more air cover for ships. Amery described experimental air attacks on warships as part of broader exercises, explaining dummy combats and torpedo plane tests to assess real versus dummy gunfire effects.
Middletown coroner and witnesses testified no foul play or gas asphyxia were evident in Vernon E. death. The body was found at Platt’s Essex home on August 1 in mysterious circumstances. Medical examiners expect death to be ruled as self-inflicted.
The will of Nev. Michael Meknown, a pastor of Sacred Hawtehureh, mentions a Bible verse and details charitable bequests of $1,000 or $907 to Roman Catholic churches in Hartford and Blafford Springs plus St. Mary's Coventry. The estate's total value is not indicated.
At a special meeting of the Milford Republican Town Committee held at the Republican headquarters, Joan J. Toomey of Davon was recommended to succeed himself on the Board of Finance, and Lewis P. Baldwin was endorsed to continue as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners. Toomey’s term expires Aug. 1 and Baldwin’s July 1. They expected Board of Selectmen action tomorrow morning to affirm the recommendations.
GRAND HAVES Michigan Aug 15 Making his threat to forgo food during his 20 day in carceration in the county jail which he declared was illegal Arthur McBettle of Duluth completed his term today His condition was so serious that Sheriff Fortney on advice of physicians declined to release him and wired his father Samuel McBride of Dansing to come and take charge of him McBride sentenced on a jaygraicy charge.
A supposed will of W. W. Beers was filed in Probate Court after a paper-filled trunk was searched by Beers and clerk Hiram Winterburn. James Beers, his son, died in an auto crash. The document, dated Oct 3 1910, may not be admitted due to signatures beneath witnesses. It leaves half the estate in trust to the son, the other half to Ruth Truesdell for life, then to Wallace H Dann, with a share to Bridgeport Orphan Asylum. property includes Stratford holdings. A later will may exist and the son continues the search.
Tomorrow Poli's presents a Connecticut first with five acts forming a vaudeville program led by the Goat and Entertain troupe. The lineup features The Doctor Shep and appearances by Farnum and the duo Nay & Jaakie Farnum, plus Bobby Gore of Bridgeport, and a variety of acts including Mid and Pepper 10x Revue. Kathris story Shooting to Scene Owen and Seana Owen lead, with Mett Moore as leading man and the sisters in good humor. Katharine MacDonald stars in The Woman's Side at Dawe shearer, Norma Talmadge in Curtain and Captain shows. Caruso presents Passion with Pola Negri, while Alias Ladyfingers debuts Bert Lytell at Captain on Wednesday.
Coroner determines the auto driver was not at fault in a fatal collision near Oven Tuver on July 28 that killed passenger Ailéysin Drennan. Public notice follows as officials release findings.
Rotary members toured the Bridgeport Brass Company East Slam Street plant learning brass, copper, and bronze ingot production. Guides explained furnace operations, ingot shaping, drawing, stamping, and finishing as members observed polishing, enamel, and packing steps for fixtures and tubing.
Philadelphia August report says Tesse Murphy, a Pennsylvania convict, was granted a state pardon and briefly free before Boston detectives arrested him on murder charges tied to the 6 year old hold up murders of two Boston chain store managers. He may also face transfer to Boston to stand trial. a brother sentenced to life and another to gaol are mentioned. The account includes garbled quotes and unclear details from the Brandy Station area.
Building Commissioners approved permits at a recent meeting totaling over 12 000. Projects include remodel shed at 230 Grovers Avenue for G. P. Lacarapres model one family cottage, a cement block garage at 102 Barnum Avenue, a garage at 7 Quarry Street, a frame garage at 30 Aladdin Street, a two story garage at 384 Poplar Street, and several small structures in Stratfield and nearby areas.
The G O P unit postpones its district meeting due to unseasonably warm weather. The event aimed at primary strategy on August 22, with Bryant seeking renomination amid no opposition, according to club members.
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