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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1921

Page

2

Car fare issues prompt next public works board session

Amid transportation debates in September, Jitney fare charges and route extensions dominate the agenda. Proposals seek new routes to Ast Crew and Lake plant, with denials from the commission on certain lines. Local jitney operators warn of enforcement actions as council weighs regulating practices under existing law.

Brideere Britain Joseph W. Commission Alderine Nad Denisa Evtira Mandar Preok- Jawa Hne Une Lake Beardsley Fark Rconaining Jineys Io Reu Establi Cownell

Police halt all beach games amid license debate

In a disputed beach event, police stopped games as authorities rule on license and diversion issues. Controversy centered on who may host and where games can take place, with officials insisting on regulatory compliance.

Ord Fay Anom Angiemen Ghinece Ems Elecation

Democratic Outing Sunday 816 Event

Fragmentary OCR text outlines a Democratic outing planned for Sunday with delegates and county chairs involved. Mentions Joseph electra Tay and attempts to reference the Federal or state marshal and Oxford, Meriden, and center committee figures. Details are unclear and partially garbled.

Gearysian Joseph Electra Tay Farmaise Marshal W of Oxford Sir Meriden Cine Foren

Legislative Outing Invitations Reported For Delegation

Invitations received for a legislative outing are reported, with officials and members of a delegation preparing to attend. Details on participants and dates remain unclear due to fragmented text.

Brave Airedale Dog Died in Civic Service

The article recalls Achiewele Ajredale owned by We FOB Ives at 284 Woes atte Mia. It mentions a brave Airedale dog named in service with details about people, a ceremony, and a procession with local figures. The text lists Piet Poulisiny and McLaughlis amid a scene of tribute and farewell.

Achiewele We Fob Ives

Girl Pedestrian Killed in Auto Crash and Related Accidents

A Milford area page one report covers a fatal pedestrian hit by a car and subsequent crashes. Details recount a collision involving a Derby resident and a Ford vehicle, with medical examiner notification and a bond set. Additional incidents include a second collision on the Washington bridge area and a local road crash involving Charles Wowoski and Percy Ritchie, with charges of reckless driving and license issues.

Uaa Harnold BNO Sugarman Alex. Kaleiwint Derby Hess Tentgleheim J. i. Fieher Ford Companys Sagara Pauline Tucker Lamid Winoy Wivbard Washington Bridge Arenes Blker Bridgeport Craal Ford Snith Briderport Smith Hibbard Milford Percy Ritchie Zions Mill Zions Hill Road Charles Wowon Wheelers Farms Wowoski Milford, Lawn

Deceived Lamb admission of death by own action

A report details Wolfe and Raif confronting a wife about Wed Lamb’s marriage, Wolfes invitational context, and a struggle leading to the wife’s death. The narrative sketches coercion, fear of murder, and admissions as Lamb and other parties contend with blame and possible self harm.

Appeals Served on Jitney Men Trial Details

Fragmented OCR notes describe appeals involving jitney men and a Mrs Milford, with references to the Court of Common Pleas and a lawyer named Soitpateinds. The fragment mentions possible transfer to the Supreme Court and a state action if weather affected the situation. Details are unclear and partially garbled.

Milford Eglitt

Summer guests at Walnut Beach in 1900s era notes

Summer visitors listed including tb sophie cottage ine rit pt larlford ruenelle cottage fil pelies of wacerhiry at Matter son at Myrtle Beach f brown waterbury o dell cottage silver steneh remainder of August m tehan waterbury martha cottage ber basch mover waterbury armid cottage six arad elltelieools veneldie steenlyg serjey rettoge silver beoohe

Sophie Cottage Inerit Larlford Ruenelle Pelies Wacerhiry Matterson Wotlame Myrtle Beach F. Brown Waterville Auest M. Tehan Waterbury Martha Cottage Ber Basch Armid Cottage Si'ven Arad SK Elltelieools Nf Veneldie Steenlyg Serjey Rettoge Silver

Pleasure Beach Baby Show Judges Pick Winners

At Pleasure Beach Baby Show crowds watched a parade of infants judged by panelists. Prizes went to top babies in age groups, with awards for best dressed and cutest overall, while entrants from local families cheered the results and prepared for next year.

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Milford Fire Board Endorsement Sparks City Clerk Clash

District Republican meeting in Milford unanimously endorsed Whitham for recommendation to the Republican town committee. Hunter continues as secretary on the Board until successor is appointed by the selectmen. A special meeting was planned for late Monday to discuss candidates for the board. A large delegation from local civic groups attended and praised the department while seeking additional equipment and improvements.

Milford du Tord Walnut Choras Whitham Frank ¥. Hunter Board of Wire Glonera Hunter E Hunter Secreta Board Haseen Asilver Selectmenu George Mr. Derrick Ak Walnut & Hy Miso Thomas Buthford Board of Fire Uink Gordons Newocvision Democratic Party Turin Mwhin Oheitnen Kaw

Untitled fragment condensed into a news item

An unclear fragment notes a medical topic and a gathering described as a greeting at a bones site connected to a group. The text is garbled with missing details and references to a Cont. piece and Bale of the members.

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Federal Examiners Visit Danbury in Open Session on Portmanship Bid

Federal examiners arrived in Danbury to conduct a required personal inquiry into candidates for the portmanteau role. The probe will inform the selection process, with appointments anticipated to span several days as officials assess qualifications amid a crowded field and political maneuvering in Washington.

Danbury P. D AME Techris United States Service Comrmission H. S. Richeley Trameton Hota Washinston DB. C Portminstership Ovesillon

G O P Entertainment Outing in Sixth District

Members and attendees described a clever program featuring a group led by Charles Orbarn and Mogdy, with Harry Pomtree and Arthur dressed in costumes. The event included a comic skit about local farming and a splash of humor from eight members, as the crowd enjoyed the lively scene at a local hall.

Pte Elie Emenes Twlett Charles Orbarn S Mogdy Hany Pomtree Arthus Ty Erie LOWEN Oshorn Farms Clark's

Authorities Seize Obenchain Trunk in Los Angeles Hotel

Deputies obtained a subpoena to seize a trunk alleged to hold evidence in the Obenchain case. The trunk, said to bear Obenchain’s initials, was delivered to the Alexandria hotel under sheriff guard. The scene shifted to the Los Angeles County prosecutor’s office as the trunk moved toward trial under authority of the court.

Los Angeles Cal Ralph Tibenchal Jeter Madalyane Kennedy Joven Netohuin Strich Obenchain San Serandace Si Jveys Duces Sherrife Feuiluse Gurve Alexandria Ouencala Bot Wovite Harvey Gael Ape Beli

Homer Cummings to return from South America

A message from Homer S. Cummings state’s attorney for Fairfield County says he plans to sail soon from South America where he has been for several weeks. He has developed business interests in Central America and will resume his duties when the September terms of the Superior Court begin.

Oor Homer S. Cummings Pairfield County South America Cummings America Nott Luck Gter Ible

Illustrated Lecture On Congress At Y M C A

A fragmented notice describes an illustrated lecture at the Y M C A featuring Paul Coox of the Industrial department. It lists various attendees and performers including Stephen J. Dentlere Lenore L. Msposito John H. Corso and Riz Money with a concert tone to the event.

Y. M Paul Coox Americanimation Henvetwry Saul

1000 Eggs in Every Hen Ad Claims Big Poultry Profit

An advertisement by Henry Trafford, an international poultry expert and former Doubts editor, promises a system to produce 1000 eggs per hen with proper care. It offers a free copy of the guide by mail, urging readers to send their address to Trafford in Bingham, New York, Suite 147a Tyne MWds.

Henry Trafford Sreeder Clyagford Bergia Mieracherd Teatford Tyne Bingham N.Y

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