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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1922

Page

5

Two Autoists Sued For Colliding With Light Standards

United Illuminating Company files suit in Ly Common Pleas Court over damage from a pole collapse caused by two autoists. Captain Robert Stewart and family aboard the houseboat M. M. Mott were briefly disrupted as a south wind toppled a light pole near East Main Street during hull repairs. Motorists William J. Lally of Yonkers and the Frank H. Fargo Company accused of reckless driving are named in the complaint seeking restitution for 400 dollars in pole damage.

Robert Stewart M. M. Mott United Iluminating Plant East Main Street Mr. Stereart Bia James Robert United Tuminating Company Ly Common Pleas Tune Sal i

Missing Hartford Woman Sought By Police

Hartford police seek Miss Christian Lang age about 19 who left 36 Hazel Street Sunday morning for church and has not been seen since She recently arrived from Ireland and lived with her sister Mrs John Marron She wore a dark blue voile dress a blue hat floral trimming and tan shoes at the time of leaving the house

Hartford Christian Lang Hazel Street Ireland John Marron Alise Tang Our Lady of Sorrows Church

American entry in German sail plane test at Clermont Ferrand

Edmund Alten of MIT leads an American team toward Gersfeld Germany to fly in the sail plane contest as observers note Herr Henizen of Hanover Tech School stayed aloft two hours ten seconds in a motorless craft, inspiring expectations for the trial.

Paris Associated Press Edmund Alten Massachuseetts Institute of Clermont-Ferrand Gersfeld Germany Allen Herr Henizen Hanover Technical School

Rochester Woman Credits Powerful Rheumatism Cure Finding

Ma James He Allen of Rochester South Carolina describes a discovery after years of rheumatism. He asserts a prescribed mixture dissolves deposits and cures symptoms, claiming instant relief after using a first pint bottle. He advertises refunds if full recovery does not occur and urges drug stores to dispense the remedy.

James He Allen Rochester S. C Eutieultert Ilindles Drug Stores Drake

Traffic Problem Highlighted by Police at Lions Club Talk

Philo Calhoun, chairman of Bridgeport Police Commission, told Lions Club members the city’s traffic signals need simplification. He cited 47 incidents in a week and urged clearer hand signals, proper signals with cars, and better enforcement. He noted plans to remove silent policemen and improve parking and one way traffic ideas, stressing accountability of drivers.

New England Philo Calhoun Board of Police Commissioners Lions’ Club Stratfield Sionaline Calhoun Police Collier's Weekly Zor Main Street Fairfield Avenas Common Council Tahfiela Avenue Juan Street J. Boise Parker Bridgeport The Connecticut Co Fie Spld

Ansonia Man 15 Candidate for City Clerk

Ansonia news item notes Michael TD Malumphy former charity chief and 12 year board of education member announces candidacy for city clerk. Also brief society items mention weddings births and upcoming events including a Legion block party and social at the ladies auxiliary hall.

Ansonia Michael TD. Malumphy Malumphy Board of Education News Nut Myrtle Review Women’s Benefit Association Orrester's Hall S. T. Dolfh Scotland Street Wonamont W. 2. Clark Buffalo Garis Pond Point Milford American Legion Erby Legion Michael Madgan Ireland T Misy Gatherine Mullens Southington Sriengs John Reardon New Tochelie Viola B. Krouskoff John Sonresti Central Street Charles Alu Salvatore ‘Ann Cheever Street Etty Hall

Atlantic flight by motorless craft likely Persis

Associated Press report notes recent German student aviators in motorless aviation at Gersfeld spark discussion of a sail plane craft using vertical winds. Observers say Versailles Treaty did not limit motor size, and such scientific development would not have occurred otherwise.

Perlis Associated Press Gersfeld

Insurance Paid On Death Of Man In United States

New York August 28. The largest life insurance payment by companies in the United States and Canada during the past year was made to the beneficiary of Ferdinand Schiessinger in Milwaukee. Reports today show total around 1,517,820 with risk spread among 24 companies.

New York Unites States of Canada Verdinand Schiessingering Press Milwaukee W.L Douglas W. L. Douglas America W.L Douglas W.L. Douglas Douglas Shoes San Francisco Wheegs W.d.daugton Shark Siren Brockton, Muin Main ST Bridgeport

Milk Producers Meet At Hillside Home

C B Haugh manager of Necticus Milk Producers and a speaker at the annual Molstein-Fresian association gathering at Effleide Bloom seeks to reveal facts about milk pricing and production. A special committee of the Common Council hopes to gain direct insights into statewide production and distribution as the meeting remains open.

C. B. Haugh Necticus Mik Molstein-Fresian Association Effleide Blomm Common Council Yeserday

Voight Bound Over To Superior Court

Albert Voight of Reservoir Avenue was bound over to the September term of the Criminal Superior Court without bond on three charges of first degree murder after agreeing to waive examination in City Court. Voight, age 14, reportedly shot and killed Mrs. Mary Roberts with a double barreled shotgun. coroner John J. Phelan ruled him mentally responsible following witnesses' statements.

Albert Voight Reservoir Avenue Criminal Superior Court Voight Mary Roberts Tohn J. Phelan

Prohibition and Klan Shape Texas Senate Race

In Austin Texas inflation of Prohibition and Klan influence dominates the political talk ahead of the August 26 United States Senate election. James E Ferguson and Earle G Mayfield headline a field marked by Prohibition stance and Klan backing amid debates over light wines and beer.

James B. Ferguson Earle GE. Mayfield Atstin Tex Scotland Hills Texas United States Idrle B. Mayfield James E Farmer Jim) Ferguson Iwergugon

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