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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1922

Page

4

Burglars steal golf balls from Westport Club

Westport Country club reported a morning burglary in which 90 dozen golf balls and a silver Governors Cup were stolen. The thieves forced a window, ransacked rooms, and fled toward Norwalk. police were notified but not yet investigated as of late hour.

Westport Westport Country Club D. J. Chance Larry Carson Isement Jimmy Chan Winder W. C. Cochrine Ong Anj Norwalk Levad Wases Post Road Ehib Toyba Harry “Carson Band-ptt

Disorder at Ware Mills Opens Appeal as Police Act

In Ware Massachusetts on August 28, disorder marks efforts to operate Otlg company mills reopened last Monday. The state police consider an appeal to quell unrest as several officers stand guard at mill gates. Four strikers, two men and two women, were arrested on charges of disturbing the peace.

Ware Mass Otlg Company Millgates

Despairing Wives Seek Divorces In Local Court

A stream of divorce filings appeared in Superior Court noting desertion and cruelty. Martha Finghes Haigt seeks custody after a 49 year marriage, Celia Rheinstein requests freedom from Percy Rater, Walt Weeksworth cites infidelity against Catherine L Weeksworth, and Mary Pedrle Gregory accuses Joseph Gregory of desertion among others.

Daspe Baizhy Lom Eddy Sone Ouenh Martha Finghes Haigt Celia Rheinstein Bridgeport Percy Rater Perth Amboy N. A Walt. G. Weeksworth Catherine L. Weeksworth Aa Wag Gruber Portchester Mary Pedrle Gregory Ivorce Joseph Gregory Parts Unknown Joan Hennessey Jane Donnehey Hennessey

Volunteers Hold Annual Reunion at Roton Point Norwalk

The 28th Connecticut volunteers held their annual reunion at Roton Point in Norwalk with addresses and music. Officers for the year were elected: President Louis Scofield of New Canaan, Secretary Mrs Sarah Camten of Stamford, and Treasurer Harold Carpenter. The 17th Connecticut volunteers met at Roton Point with about 20 veterans present. officers elected included President John Patterson of Norway Secretary Edward A Pinkney of Georgetown and Treasurer George B. Phillips.

Norwalk Tug 28Th Connecticut Volunteers Weia Roton Point 17Th Connecticut Volunteers Roton’ Point 28Th Volunteers Louis Scofield New Canaan Sarah Camten Stormford Harold Carpenter John Patterson Norway Edward A Pinkney Georgetown George B. Phillips

Australian fighter to box Firpo in Buenos Aires

Jim Trae ney of Australia sails to Buenos Aires to meet Luis Angel Firpo in a heavyweight bout scheduled for August 7. The boxing engagement is set for the South American city as both boxers prepare for the match.

New York Jim Trae

Pitchers Sullivan and Yerrison Join Portland Beavers

Thomas L. Turner, scout for the Portland club, cables from Chicago that he has purchased pitchers Sullivan and Yerrison from the Philadelphia Athletics. Both are right handed and will report to the Beavers this week.

Portland Thomas L. Turner Portland Baseball Club Chicago Sullivan and Yerrison Philadelphia Athletics Lo the Beavers

Around the World Theme Opens Disciples of Christ Convention

Actis representatives of more than 1,000 members gather in Winona Lake Indiana for the annual international convention of the Disciples of Christ. The program centers on Around the World as church leaders debate cost of missions and denational faith policy amidst conservative and progressive factions. Dr Stephen E Fisher presides, with Dr Vernon Braufter delivering the opening sermon as sessions run September 1 to 2.

Winona Lake Ind Actis Disciples of Christ Christian Chyren Sucay Stephen E. Fisher Urbana Ill Fisher Vernon Braufter Traneyvan Ia Selene Lexington Tateven University of Columbia Universite Moval Ute 60 Ita

Newport Rail Service Disrupted by Tiverton Washout

Newport reports a washout on the New York New Haven and Hartford line at Tiverton, interrupting railroad communication. Automobile transfer was arranged between Tiverton and Fall River stations as floodwaters slow service. extensive rainfall since Friday measures 6.34 inches.

Newport Gigy Tiverton Fail River New York, New Heaven and Hertford Ewport

Catholics Challenge Secret Bodies at Open Convention

In Meriden the annual Catholic Total Abstinence Union convention met at St Ros's Building with about 200 delegates. Mayor King greeted the group as resolutions condemned secret organizations within the church and the sale of liquor. The event ends tonight with a ball at City Hall auditorium.

Meriden Catholic Total St. Ros Conmiuist Fmins City Y. T. King Tev John Jr Ymine Auditortura

First Transcontinental Airship Flight Planned

Belleville Illinois August 25 The first trans continental airship flight in the United States will start from Langley Field on November 1. Ground tests were announced at Beat Field by authorities. Stopping points included Akron Dayton St Louis Lawton San Antonio Marty Ti Pasa Texas Yuma and Los Angeles.

Belleville Associated Press United States Langley Field Beatt Field Akron Dayton Ohio St. Louis Lawton Okla Antonio Marty Ti Pasa Texas Yuma Ariz Los Angeles

Bodies of 63 American Heroes Return Home

Sapelo sails from Marseilles with the bodies of 63 American war dead, including three identified Americans who perished on the French front during the conflict. The voyage marks another grim step in repatriation efforts for wartime casualties.

Marseilles France Sapelo York

Largest Peach Crop in Years Cannot Be Moved

Rochester and surrounding areas face a peach surplus as a railroad strike limits transport. Farmers appeal to motorists to help move the bumper crop, with peaches priced around 80 cents in town amid the disruption.

Rochester Western York

Suspect Held for Investigation After Brooklyn Arrest

Harald Bearman, a 22-year-old traveling salesman living at 449 Deentue Street in Brooklyn, was arrested yesterday afternoon on an analytical breach of the peace charge. He was held under bond of $5090 for appearance in City Court, with state statue violation charges to be made, according to police.

Seth Grumman Wilton, Sper Chapman Crosshighway Escher Raymond Coleytown Ray Poughkeepsie, Y Wisselle Sandersen Sandersen Saugatuck Congregational Church State Street Westport Country Club Mya W. F. Osborn Irs Franklin Batley J. F. Bradley Tarry Kimber Jane Howie Howard Tierney Elizabeth Owie Edmond Nash Beatrice Lund Master Tierney Lunda Nash Rodolph Svalentini Catherine Burr S Sen Leber Art Son Chatfield Robert William Hartford William T. Williams Riverside Avenas Minnie Phoebe “Rice Fiverside Avenue Soupa Huck Asbury Park X. J . eThe Westport Fire’ Companies Westport Water Company Ney Fort Fulton Alaatka Harald Bearman Newis 2 Tdeentue Street Brooklyn Polier

Pitcher blanked Basco in county league rout at Carthage

Carthage pitcher threw a no hit no run victory against Basco in Hancock County league action here yesterday, as Carthage overwhelmed Basco 14 to 0.

Carthage Ill Booker Hancock County Basco

Derby Man Held For Doping Stores In Derby

Derby police detained Robert Mailer after he shorted clerks at several Derby shops by concealing the true amount owed with altered change from twenty dollar bills. He was caught by Officer Manion and held awaiting trial. Nearby, Derby postal workers visited Rectors' Colony for an outing as tents were affected by rain. Other items note Town Team manager David Robinson’s return, anniversaries, and various Derby residents’ travels and positions.

Derby Aus Robert Mailer Mailer George Donahue Davey Bros Elizabetth Street Maurice Sullivan Hart Parker's Dal Cicer Manion Daray Falice Crial Postal Duune Skelton Ansonia Seymour Anc David Robinson Joan Bovinson Brooklyn William Sullivan James William Coan Mew Haven Avenue New Haven Bridgeport Huntington Waterbury Orange Coan Trumbull James Jewis Park Avenue Pittsburgh Kelly Joseph Kelly Cottage Street Allan Kely Derby Savings Bank Daniel Bun Lyn J. Wentell Hotz St. Mary's Church Eels Kaiser Island Henry Birdseye Canedi Mise Taena Amy Duffivid Derby High School Elf James Lynch Boston Arnerds Womas Elton Ane Argaret Macy Walsh Montreal Criaada Leon R. Mekusivek Hayden Witle Mass Derby High Serom Albert J. O'Neil Vis Halen Kelley Caroline Strout Derby Grammar School Naugatuck High School Benteme New

Mpswiny Council to Hold Open Meeting Tonight

MacSwiney Council and the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic announce an open meeting at Moose Hall 651 State Street tonight. Invitations extended to members and sympathizers with the Republican movement in Ireland. Information from 5 Republican headquarters will be released at the meeting.

MacSwiney Council American Association For the Recognition of the Moose Hall State Street Ireland

Petitions for Charter Change at Priares Night

Voters at Republican primaries tonight and Democratic primaries Thursday will be offered petitions to place on the ballot seeking a new city charter. A nonpartisan effort aims to revive the charter and list five names per signer, with about 4 000 names needed. volunteers and circulars explain the movement and collect signatures under Lynn W. Wilson supervision.

Memh Joos Elvic Ann Banizalons Lynn W W. Wilson George M. Bamps Citis Fe City

Physician Held for Alleged Fatal Illegal Operation

Putnam Aug 28 Dr Burnham Murphy was held in 510,000 bonds for trial in Windram County Superior Court on the charge of murder in the second degree. The case arises from an operation performed on Mrs Anna Pringaged who left her husband and several children. Murray was a regular practitioner and reportedly had a share in the practice.

Putnam Burnham Murphy Tan Windram Murcer Mra Anna Pringaged

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