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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1922

Page

3

Republican caucuses held tonight across city districts

Numerous caucuses proceed at 8 PM to nominate delegate tickets for upcoming Republican primaries. Regular organization and Voters League events run in multiple districts tonight with others scheduled later. Contests expected in several districts and a combined ticket rumored in the Third.

Ad . Gregory Street Vorman Leasup Voters’ League Prospect Street Jefferson School Maplewood Racm Eighth Read Republian Organisation Main Shelton Streets Barnum Avenue Pembroke Street Summerfield Worth Avenue Sleventh

Trade balance shows $ ninety million less in July exports

Australia reports a reduction of more than 90 million dollars in the nation's favorable trade balance for July compared with a year ago. The Commerce Department issued the four month reads showing exports at 305 million dollars, imports at 252 million, with June values 334 million and 260 million respectively and July 1924 at 325 million exports.

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Musicians Plan 10 to Enter New Orleans Competition

The American Legion national convention band contest committee announces plans for a major band and drum corps competition in New Orleans on October 7. Over 100 units from across the United States are expected to compete for prizes including 1000 for first in the band contest and 250 for first in the drum corps event. Judging will cover playing, appearance, marching, and instrument count.

la. Ave New Orleans Largan Embry Amecan Létion United States Legion

Board of Education to vote on teacher appointments tonight

The board will meet to consider filling high school vacancies with appointed teachers and to place graduates of the Normal school in city schools. Superintendent E. E. Cartright will recommend several selections at an adjourned session.

Detais E. E. Cartright Board of Education Falty Normal School Stade

City Hears Plans to Acquire Harborside Dock

A city committee will report unfavorably on purchasing Wheeler and Howes dock on the Pequannock river, citing its poor condition. Officials favor developing city docks on Connecticut Avenue and Stratford Avenue, with past harbor notes urging bulkheads, dredging, and hoisting gear to boost water transport.

Wheeler & Howes Pequannock Tims Bim Guy Dork Alte D. J. Kenn Benny Wheeler 2Nd Howes Connecticut Tong St City Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport Garry Harborsh Ziy Public Works Department

Myrtle Beach visitor sustains painful cuts from spill

A Myrtle Beach visitor suffered two severe gashes after dropping a milk bottle while crossing trolley tracks. The injuries required two stitches for the head and four for the forearm as Dr. G. T. Bragaw treated him. In Fort Trumbull Beach, a Mother Goose Party at the Larkin House entertained children with parents watching cheerful performances under a Jassie G. Rowell and Mrs. Jessie Goldberg arrangement. Proceeds were to be donated to a charitable cause.

Myrtle Beach Hunt P. J. Hunt Sid Street New York Cedar Street Niaily G. T. Bragaw Larkin House Fort Trumbull Beach Hell Kkiddies Altair Asirs Jassie G. Rowell Mre Jessie Goldberg Larkin Toys Bse

Germany May Bar Imports of Tobacco

Berlin August 20 Associated Press that Imperial economy council appointed a committee to formulate proposals to ease the present financial stringency. Dr Hirsch under Secretary in the ministry of economics recommended large cuts in consumption and steps to raise production. He proposed a steady decline or a complete prohibition of tobacco imports, which in the first half of 1922 rose above the prewar levels.

Berlin Associated Press Counc Germany Hirsch Quae Ministry of Economics

Intensive fight for control of Wisconsin politics

Madison dispatch reports a heated Wisconsin primary as La Follette aligned Republicans clash with Independent Progressive Republicans and other parties. Farm labor groups, unions, and Socialist factions back various tickets while debates focus on tax, land, federal reserve, and Volstead act issues amid a statewide campaigning rush toward the September 5 primary.

Madison Wis CASHO Ciated Press Remy Publican Party Wisenansin Robert M. la Follette Mig Heiuleticans Eyoh-Commins la Foltette State Federation of Labors la Follette Wisconsin Federation At Labor Wisconsin Socialist Party Haa Fourty Ganfield Berng A. C. Mee Henry Oshkosh Feld J. J. Blaine William J. Morgan Lcket Mergen Sealine Bliune Issie 18 Etowne McHenry Bassie Blaine Consal la Folette Ita

Derby Man Slashed by Brother-in-Law in Persy

Persy Australia police seek Joseph Gianelli after a six inch slash injured John Palmiero and Pasquale Mappaig during a quarrel said to have started over a child. Gianelli is at large following the altercation and is charged with assault. investigation continues.

Persy Aus John Palmiore Gary Joseph Gianelli Gianelti Palmiero I Pasquale Mappaig Waanand

Shirt Firm to Locate in Fairfield in Connecticut

The Knickernocker Shirt company of New York has leased upper Sanford Avenue space in the Connecticut Lock Company building and will start operations in weeks. Machinery is installed, remodeling done, and about 49 girls will be employed. The Fairfield site was chosen to provide access to transportation.

AIP Tienen Knickernocker Shirt Company New York Connecticut Lock Company Sanford Avenue Newark Brooklyn Fairfield

Photo service and sewing items advertised in old catalog

An early 20th century classified style notice touts photo service with film development and prints, plus prize enlargements and quick delivery. It also markets a UTUMN Negenus-Art section offering sweaters for men and boys, and various kitchenware items like pineapple eyers, colanders, ladles, skimmers, and tin dippers with stated prices.

Utumn Negenus-Art

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