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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1922

Page

3

Norwalk Officer Seeks Court Reinstatement in Mandamus

In Norwalk an officer seeks reinstatement after dismissal for malfeasance. The mandamus case targets the city council and its procedures, with appeal rights under the charter potentially allowing a Superior Court review of the council’s action and evidence heard prior.

Norwalk Civity Superior Court J. Harry Gibson Gibson C. Jackson White Michael Vaiarisk William S. Tammeny Council

Woman in ill health hangs self in closet

Aug. S2 Miss Rose Olden, 35, committed suicide at her home in WTerrbury today by hanging in a clothes closet. She had suffered ill health for some time and it is believed this caused her act.

Wterrbury Rose Olden

Fascisti Control Harbor of Naples Amid Clashes

Naples harbor is under Fascisti control with a shed held by Communists. National flag hoisted over port buildings left by the Fascisti. Tatars occupied most of the port after storming it in an attack led by Captain Paco vani. London reports a complete military occupation ordered after clashes between Fascisti and police. Fascisti seized ships in the harbor triggering strict measures.

Naples Ing Fagelsti Tattar Pacovani London Talestoph Rome T Fascisti

Hannah Burton Faces Four Suits in Milford Crash

Fannah Benton of New Haven will face four separate damages suits totaling 12,500 in the Superior and Common Pleas courts. The actions stem from a July 20 car collision on the Boston Post Road west of Milford involving Benton's car and three others, a Buick, a Dodge, and a Hudson. Passengers Ida Miller and Louis Wagner are named in the suits.

Fannah Buick Dodge Leonard Wagner Westport Hudson John Dot Briggeport Dani Ida Miller Theity Louis, Wagner Wipor

Missing Youth May Have Been Killed Near New Milford

Aug 23 A former Gunnery School student Patricks Putnam from New Milford disappeared July 7 after leaving Martha's Vineyard, with intent to go to New York City. A man found on Berlin Turnpike Aug 8 was killed. his coat identified as Putnam’s by a New Britain resident who met a youth seeking a ride to New York. Putnam’s father, a New York physician, runs a detective agency while State police investigate.

New Milford Patrics Putnam Washington Martha's Vineyard New York City Berlin Putnam New Britain New York Fatham

Land and Title Goes Buy Bears Building in Bridgeport

The Bears building at 989 and 943 Broadstreet was sold to Bridgeport Land and Title. Grace D. Geers sold to Herbert Birdseye who then conveyed to Bridgeport Land and Title Company. Deeds filed with Town Clerk Clarenes s. Winton. Cash of 18 599 reported for the purchase. Birdseye gave a 38 000 mortgage. a prior mortgage of 26 900 exists.

Bears Broadstreet Bridgeport Land and Title, Company Grace D. Geers Herbert Birdreye Bridgeport Land and Title Company Clareness Winton Birdseye

Thermometer Staging Welcome Come Back

The thermometer showed 7 degrees at midnight and rose to 76 by noon as workers bundled against the chill. Morning readings dropped to 4 degrees before warming, then eased to 75 by eight o clock last night.

Danbury Legion Sends Telegram on Senate Bonus Bill

Danbury attaches wide support after major meeting on the adjusted compensation bill in the Senate. The American Legion telegram to Senator Frank Brondée urged action and votes in favor, stating sentiment in Danbury strongly favored passage.

Danbury American Legion United States Senate Irrank B. Brondegee Branderee

Fair coal prices fixed in Pennsylvania districts

Harrisburg Pa August decision by the Pennsylvania Fuel Commission set coal prices at 3 75 to 4 50 per ton. The lower rate applies to the thick vein district 2 and the higher to the thin vein district 1I, with the meeting held late today.

Harrisburg Pennsylvia Fuel Commission

Liberty Plant Sale May Mean Employment Boon

Bridgeport trustees envision job gains if the Liberty Ordnance plant on Union Avenue, a Morris Metal Properties estate asset, sells at auction. With 287,900 square feet, several large firms from across the country have inspected the property, eyeing power facilities, single buildings, or the entire complex. The sale opens for motion next week with nationwide notices.

Liberty Ordnance Union Avenue Morris Metal Products Co Bridgeport Samuel Reich Reich Releh

Bonus HHT To Be Reopened In Senate Today

Washington Aug 22 plans to open the fight in the Senate for the soldier bonus were made after a conference between Hanford S MacNider American Legion and supporters. McCumber will push immediate attention to the measure to the exclusion of other business. Opponents say they can block an override if vetoed. A quorum is expected to be maintained until final vote.

Washington Senate Hanford S. MacNider American Legion McCumber Watson Georgia Hauvey

Insurance suit over fidelity bond at Traveler Shoe Co

The Traveler Shoe company filed suit in Common Pleas against Joseph Lipsitz alleging he issued a fidelity bond for Joseph Reisman when appointed manager of a Traveler store. Upon Reisman’s termination stock and cash shortages arose totaling $304.50, and damages of $600 are sought.

The Traveler Shoe Company Trom. It Boston Common Pleas Joseph Lipsitz Lipsitz Joseph Reisman Wis Traveler Complas Ite

Local fraternal and lodge meetings listed tonight

A compiled notice lists various lodges and councils holding meetings this evening. Groups include Trinity Woman's council, Central Labor union, Scandinavian Fraternity of America, Warren lodge, A W U, Seaside council, and Pioneer camp among others with addresses on Broad, Elm, State, Main, and Fairfield streets.

Trilian Woman's Council Wowompon Alield Lodge LO. O. Fi Slate Street Adelphiar Lodge. I OO Ps Broad Street Magna Charty Lodge Sens St. George St. George's Stratford Avenue Central Labor Union Elm Street Benighet Ladgs Scandinavian Fraternity of America Lee Avenue Warren Lodge U W State Etreet. P Kyota Seaside Council Royal Arcanym Alain Cannon Streets Cormuncia Wider Council K. L R. A Main Street Pioneer Camp Woodmen World Fairfield Avenue Kimmerlin Lodge Shepherds Et Bethlehem

Beck Unjustly Shot is Finding of Board

Washington report states an investigating board may reopen the case of Lieutenant Colonel Paul W Beck, an aviation pioneer, who was shot while in Oklahoma City with Judge Jean Day. The board exonerates Beck, cites death in the line of duty, and urges civil authorities to reassess new evidence and allow government insurance for his heirs.

Washington Weeks Cal Paul W. Beck Jean Day Oklahoma — City Juago Das United States Beck

Two Women Found Dead in Waterbury Mystery Deepens

In Waterbury two women were found dead, one by suspected self harm and the other by hanging. Catherine O'Brien VaxTile, 6, a Boston native, was found in her Ridge Street bed and John McCormick of Malden is held for coroner’s inquest. Police consider possible alcohol poisoning. the second victim Mrs Rose Halden, 35, of East Parm Street, died by hanging at her home, niece finding the body.

Waterbury Catherine O'Brien Vax- Tile Boston Mass Ridge Street John McCormick Malden Clair McCormick Rose Halden East Parm Street

Haynes Removal Demanded by Hill in Prohibition Row

Washington. Rep Hill of Maryland called for the removal of Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes in a letter to Secretary Mellon. Hill accused Haynes of using official mail franks for political propaganda and said the prohibition unit bulletin supports a campaign for modification of the Volstead Act. He argued elections show broad support for law and against nullification.

Washington Anti Saioon League Aga Maryland Canaresa Hil Haynes

Danbury Children Rescued From Burning Barn Fire

Aug 22 Danbury Logetta Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Baker of Redding and two other children were trapped in a burning barn on the Bakers property. They were rescued by neighbors Rank Staley Dundel Vaugha and Vaughn. The most severely burned child was taken to Danbury Hospital for treatment.

Odanbury Logetta Baker Henry Baker Redding Twvo

State Treasury Balance Report Declines Slightly

Hartford April 22 The balance on hand in the state treasury stands at 4 633 235 009 nearly nine million more than a year ago The report notes tax measures of 1931 and cites changes in receipts and appropriations since the 1921 session.

Hartford Atic

Variety of soap and cosmetic deals plus fiction titles

Listing of multiple soap and cosmetic items with prices and bulk deal options followed by a catalog of fiction titles and photoplay editions by various authors. Includes brands such as Palmolive, Mennen, Castile, Pompeian, and Coty, and notes on depilatories and tonics among other products.

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A. D. T. Protective Service American District Telegraph and Massenger Co John Street Ulephom Barve Pix Bellans Inde Bellans Hannah Burton Elm City BEERS Danbury Legion Wires Brandegee Pennsylvania Liberty Trustee Ordnance U.S. Senate Insurance Company Fidelity Bond Hill Bridgeport, Connecticut Fjowland Ipana Kolynos Forhan Packers Woodbury’s Laco Castile Mennen's Jergens S&c Castile Physicians and Surgeons Gartsides Pond Daggett and Ramsdell Stillman Johnson and Johnson Mennen Coty Djerkiss Lesco Johnie Kelly W. S. Boyer Lulu Bett Zona Gale Edwin Balmer Wm. MacLeod Raine Arthur Weigall J. S. Fletcher J. S. Pletcher Nancy Town F. R. Sterrett Arthur J. Rees Rose O’the Sea Countess Barcynska Maolnoor Howland Dry Goods CO Boor Jett Center
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