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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
12
A 13 month old named Ching drank from a basin believed to be water at 176 Sylvan Avenue yesterday. The liquid was kerosene and the child became violently ill. Dr B J Sussin of Emergency Hospital treated him and he was taken to St Vincent’s. His condition is not considered serious.
James Halpin a 27 year police veteran and doorman at headquarters died last night in St Vincent’s hospital aged 68. He joined the force in 1851, served as doorman from 18 back retired 1918 leaving two sons James and John Halpin both in public service. He was a Sacred Heart parishioner and Knight of Columbus.
Washington Aug 23 The Navy announced a new type airplane HN 1 tested for training student aviators. It flies itself with no input from controls and demonstrated stability during a 760 mile route from Gedensburg to Anacostia. The plane later showed automatic leveling and climbing behavior with engine revs from 1400 to 1200 and 200 to 1200, confirming intrinsic stability.
Paris reports fear in France that lower births and higher deaths will leave fewer men to mobilize. Officials warn France could provide far fewer new soldiers in 1940 41 than Germany, as marriage and birth rates decline from prewar levels.
In Colorado Springs a five day endurance event tested saddle horse breeds. Thoroughbreds claimed top spots with Norfolk Star winning the Broadmoor Remount Endurance Cup. cow ponies took second and third in the standings as U.S. Army entries also competed. The event sparked debate on whether thoroughbreds or mustang cow ponies better suit plains and mountain riding. Meanwhile in London the Russian refugee crisis nears resolution as relief efforts expand across accepting nations.
Allan A Ryan's tangible assets totaling about 18 million were liquidated today in New York under Bankruptcy Referee Peter B Giney. The seven items included promissory notes an accident policy jewelry State Motor stock and insurance policies worth 50 000. The sale follows questions over the source of funds including loans from his wife and ownership in various enterprises. STRATFORD LEAGUE TO WIT. The Stratford Medical Liberty Lesage will keep in town tonight for a meeting with board members.
Colonel Gilbert E. Seaman of the 32d Division Veterans Association and Maj. Gen. William G. Aan announce a reunion in Marison Wisconsin on August 26. The Les Terribles or Red Arrow 20 unit drew most members from Michigan and surrounding areas, with overseas World War I service noted.
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