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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1922
Page
5
Fort Payne Ala Aug 21 James Wylie Reece a Holy Roller and farmer living on Sand Mountain near Chavies seven miles away is dead after a bite from two large rattle snakes He reportedly aided in religious services where poisonous reptiles were handled and shown by church members The grand jury indicted a year ago on a murder charge
A man was freed in a trial alleging he allowed a snake to bite and kill a child. The judge ruled that every person should be free to serve God according to conscience. The case highlighted tensions between crime, punishment, and personal belief.
Gravesend Aug 21. Seven workmen were killed and one hundred injured when a train crashed into the rear of their work train at the station. The disaster occurred this morning as the two trains were at the station in England.
A brick fallen from a building during a wage dispute struck Joseph A. Gagliardi in New Haven, killing him. He was 51 and left a widow and seven children. Deputy Coroner Kenneth Wynne investigates. In Lawrence Massachusetts Austlo Polles reports no material gain for workers as Austio Mills faced heavy picketing over wage offers. two arrests on assault charges near the mill property.
A Navy crewman Floyd McKay was killed on The Dip roller coaster at Savin Rock Sunday. An official board found no liquor or misconduct evidence and said McKay died trying to change seats during the ride. His companion Thomas Iso reportedly was sober and not drinking. The inquiry noted McKay had eight years of exemplary service and will be buried in Denver.
Invitations have been issued to Red Men Lodges in Connecticut for a large Southern Council charter day event in Greenwich on Saturday. Over 400 Red Men are expected with a business meeting in the afternoon, a field adjournment for degree work, dinner, speeches, vaudeville entertainment, and a parade featuring New York talent.
Poli's Palace theatre nears opening with crews hanging drops stage being set and marble floors nearly finished. Organ installation carpeting and furniture setup remain as Ware Johnston reports first orchestral rehearsal with impressive 20 man choir and daily theater attendance expected for opening night.
Mrs. Mary Caig of Longview avenue Fairfield will open her home tomorrow afternoon and evening to the Daughters of Veterans. A vegetable dinner will be served at 140 o'clock. There will be entertainment and musical numbers. This annual affair is given by Mrs. Mills who grows the vegetables in her garden for the meal. Details of the entertainment are not available.
Hartford Aug. 21 Governor Litre returns to the Capitol from vacation. He will meet Thomas W. Tinssel to advise the State Fuel Commission. Announcement expected naming the state fuel administrator and several fuel officials in major towns and cities.
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