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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

5

Strikes Violations Case Dismissed in Middletown

In Middletown on August 1, Judge Frank D. Haines dismissed the proceedings against Alfred H. Wilson and Henry Wood, former union mill strikers for Aldrich Mis. Company in Morsup. They had faced charges of violating an injunction and intimidating workers, but the judge found no evidence to support the latter.

Middletows Alfred H. Wilson Henry Wood Aldrich Mis Morsup Frank D. Haines Wilson

Milford Chautauqua Opens Saturday Milestone Year

Milford Aug 21 The Milford Chautauqua opens Saturday on the Flymouth church green with a tenth anniversary program. A junior parade is hoped for Friday. Freddy Cage and College Singing Girls are among the events. Dr Herbert discusses Big Business. guarantors urged to pay remaining sums. Republican club meeting also planned. Milford Yacht Club annual meeting set at Fort Yrambull Beach with officer elections.

Milford Milford Chautaucus Chatauqua Willam T. Hoyt Henry Peck G. Bennett van Burskirk Boston University Frank W. Platt Franklin Holloway Dr. Herbert Will Mest Devon Republican Club Benson F. Snyder Woodland Drive Republican Caucus Republican Town Committee

Tariff Increase Urged on Petroleum and Oil

Sen Herreld Oklahoma Republican urged tariff duties on crude petroleum and oil to curb what he called a three‑way monopoly led by Standard Oil E L Doheny and Royal Dutch Shell. He said their policy shifts all tariff costs to consumers and would not raise prices locally.

Washington Senate Herreld Oklahoma U.S Standard E. L. Doheny Royal Dutch Shell Oil Companicn Mexico

Sixth death recorded from Adriatic disaster

New York Aug 2 The sixth death from the Adriatic disaster was recorded today. Edward Donnelly of Liverpool a fireman died from injuries at St Vincent's Hospital after the White Star liner Adriatic explosion last Friday.

New York White Star Adriatic Edward Donnelly Liverpool St. Vincent's Nepital

Bridgeport's Faithful Weatherman Stricken After 29 Years

William Jennings, longtime Bridgeport rain and sun observer from 613 Noble Avenue, lies seriously ill in Bridgeport Hospital. For 29 years he recorded every inch of rain and hour of sun, ever faithful, never missing monthly reports to Washington. Community officials had considered official recognition for his unselfish service.

William Jennings Noble Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport Sol Jennings Washington Sable Avenue USA

Milford officers to be inspected at annual fire and police event

Milford August 16 The Board of Fire Commissioners plans the annual public inspection of the fire department Friday September 1 at 7 45 PM. Volunteers may march with equipment. Fire Boat and Police Department inspection are included with a parade band and concert on the green. An appropriation of 160 is sought to cover the program costs.

Milford Board of Fire Commissioners Paljee Annslé Delagy Oth Board of Selectmen Amd Agic

Westport Town Meeting Considers Petitions and Road Repairs

Westport officials prepare for a town meeting to address voter petitions from Saugatuck residents, including a request to move a seat on the school board from six to seven. The Wid Rose Road topic returns, with a map planned and funding debated. Officials seek authority for curb lines and sidewalk repairs as needed, funded by road appropriations or the finance budget.

Westport IGA Stane Street Fravie Mc Faymond Saugatuck Barre Raymond Urea Merling Saugatunk Bagk Taymond Wid Rose Road Tionta of Finance Bourg of Finance Wast

Ansonia Boy Injured Playing Ball in Maine

Ansonia Aug 10 reports Artie Kilpatrick now playing baseball in Augusta Maine is in hospital with a broken ankle. Other local notes include students entering the University of Went this fall, visitors enjoying Bermuda getaways, and residents forming a charitable organization to aid welfare and civic development.

Ansonia Maine Artie’ Kilpatrick Augusta Mever Olderman Wassrail University of B. Hahn Tremont Mr Shelter Carleton Krom Ron Bees Holpings Seagrac Bow

Welcome Derby Y Secretary Amid Camp Irving Outing

Derby August 16 The board of directors of the YM YWCA welcomed William Anner as the new Y Secretary who will lead activities at Camp Irving on the Housatonic. A sheep roast and athletic events followed the business meeting as 1,400 masons from Bridgeport and elsewhere gathered for a choir outing.

Derby Ed YM Reid Camp Irving Housatonic William Anner Mr. Anger Ia Pough- Renpala Masonic Mamberg Masonic _ordep Double Beach Bridgeport Misa Sen Offea D. H. Bacon Grace Bell Brooklyn Bel-Air House Lake Niouxatoanic John French Michael Carey John Haegt New York Carl Sturzregret Foray Bel-Air Eng Bernard E. Sherman S. E. Gurley Belhouse Kenneth Wetherby Europe Harry Galdberg Shgst Alfreda Goldberg John J. Shaker Springfield Mass Daniel Irwin Misser Annette Payllis Seymour Avenue Cesdar Beach Newell Malette Derby Savings Bank Hug Bermude Myr Francis Hall Bac White Mountains Marcella Hey Bridsegort Iles Sevlin Aley

Stamford Man Held For Theft Of Tennessee Car

Stamford Connecticut August 1 Patel Weaver was arrested yesterday with an autom ation which he is said by the police to have admitted stealing in Knoxville Tennessee He was taken into custody as State possession Franc Vireli and held in Monroe Connecticut to answer to a theft of an automobile charge on August 24 1910.

Stamford Conn Patel Weaver Knoxville Venn Noo Franc Vireli Monroe

Former President of Rutgers College Dies

News from Granville Mass reports the death of Dr. Austi Scott, former president of Rutgers College. Born in Nanmee in 1848, he studied at Yale, Michigan, and Princeton, and later aided the historian Rancrof in compiling a very early record of United States coast?tion.

New Brunswick N. J Granville Mass Austi Scott Rutgers College Nanmee Scot Geneue Yale Universit of Michigan Letpais Priteaton Nistorian Rancrof Btatea Coasttitution

Major Reed sworn in as Pennsylvania senator

Washington Aug 11 Major David A Reed of Harrisburg sworn in today as senator from Pennsylvania to succeed the late William E Crow.

Major Reed Pennsylvania Washington David A. Reed Harbourg

Cars Crash At Walnut Beach Causes Little Damage

Little damage reported after a sedan driven by Charles Por latte and a coupe driven by Fred ta of New Jiayen collide near Walnut Beach. The incident occurred in the afternoon on a slow stretch as onlookers noted the brief mishap. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs Fred Humphrey of Waterbury, are visiting Brenda on Electric Avenue.

Walnut Beach Charles Porlatte Fred Ta New Jiayen Hare Fred Humphrey Waterbury Brenda Imectric Avenue Apn Charles Wabnus Beach Cockenoe Jglays Peter Maat Laurel Beach Bellow Falls Hayes Stapleton Cottage East Brosdway Ada

Raincoats for sale at low price in Hep market

Advert promotes raincoats for ladies and gents at a remarkably low price. Simple weatherproof coats described as stylish and well made. Readers urged to mail their name and address with $2 to J. J. Budsall, 72 Poningo St., Part Ghester, N. Vi for delivery.

Patel J. J. Budsall Poningo St N. Vi

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