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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1922
Page
4
Firemen responded to a small blaze at a refuse dumping ground near Igbalmers Street and Park Avenue. The fire was brought under control with no injuries reported.
Inmates at the state reformatory for women near Bedford resist aligning dresses to new fashions. Major Amos T. Baker criticizes the change calling it cheaper, while noting the uniforms differ in length and fit from the old outfits.
In Aurora Iv a vast gathering of 10000 Moose encamped in tents at Moogelveart for the 34th annual Loyal Order of Moose convention opening tomorrow. President Harding is expected to dedicate the James Dowie memorial. Initiations of a 1000 candidates and related events are slated as part of the proceedings.
Hartford MacNider, National Commander of the American Legion, said a canvass shows a Senate majority across parties favors the bonus bill and is pledged for passage. He predicted the vote would swing toward approval when the Senate begins consideration on Wednesday.
Aug. 21 report from Walnut Tract describes a collision at Browe and Naugatuck avenues. Mrs. Wowker’s car sustained a damaged right mud guard while another vehicle incurred minor damage.
A missing plane search continues as officials report the aircraft flew from Hudson Street toward the open sea. Aboard were Ree pilot WwW, ex Army flier Harold Thompson, and another unnamed man. Sightings placed the craft toward Fire Island with a possible forced landing in choppy seas. Lifeboats and officials scoured 190 miles off Manasquan for the ambassador’s plane.
Washington dispatch reports former Missouri Governor Joseph W Folk is recovering in a private hospital after a nervous breakdown attributed to overwork in his law practice. Folk, aged, is said to be improving with rest and medical care.
Albany convenes an extraordinary session to address New York coal shortages amid Governor Miller's push. The session targets rapid action on an emergency relief plan and potential measures to ease the coal shortfall.
New York Aug 21 reports the Federation of Jewish Philanthropists plans to check children during a mother’s vacation in New York City. Mothers abroad can leave children with this organization’s nursery for a secure period, with the summer home in Quiclvunst receiving the children on August 27.
A mixed program at Poll’s theatre features a vaudeville cast led by Mildred Harris with a dramatic plot about a physician father, while Nanook of the North screens and Sousa’s band prepares a September 22 concert in the High School Auditorium. The New York Castello Theatre presents Tangerine as a major musical comedy hit, and Pleasure Beach at Bridgeport plans its autumn attractions including a diving tower and water sports as part of a broad park lineup.
Five University of Chicago students aged 18 to 40 embarked on a three week hike from Chicago to Bridgeport and planned a longer trek totaling 3.20 dollars in funds. They traveled with three wave unis, two army guides, and relied on locals for shelter and meals while learning via lectures and tasks along the way. They spent two nights at a judge's house and a boarding house, helped motorists, and faced occasional threats from authorities who mistook them for deserters.
Partial readable notes describe Broad Street widening starting yesterday between Main and Ship Streets. The text mentions Silman and Goatrey Shenk and a contractor team assembling near the area with a couple of work crews to complete the task.
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