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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1922

Page

4

Veterans Report Nine Deaths in Past Year Ranks

SOUTH NORWALK Aug. 25 At the conclusion of the annual reunion of the 28th and 17th Connecticut Volunteers it was learned that nine men of the association died during the last year. The two oldest recently deceased were Garrett G. Downes of Hartford aged and William G. Kellogg of Norwalk age at death. The oldest wing member was Maurice G. Buttery of Norwalk. Four of the nine were from the 25th Volunteers.

South Norwalk 17Th Connecticut Volunteers Bers Association Garrett G. Downes Hartford Ning. Ty William G. Kellogg Norwalk Maurice G. Buttery 25Th Volounteers

222 Are Lost When Steamer Sinks Off Chilean Coast

Santiago Chile Aug 29 Associated Press The Callean steam ship state 2290 tons sank today off the Chilean coast near Coquimbo All passengers numbering 150 and crew of 12 were lost

Chilean Santiago Chile Associated Press Coquimbo

State Bank Head Not To Be Named Until Sept

Hartford Aus 29 Governor Laks left the capital to finish a vacation and said he would not issue a statement on appointing Dan D Byrnes of Putnam as State Banking commissioner. He will return after Labor Day to consider the matter. Meanwhile Byrnes acting head since Commissioner Felssland’s death.

Hartford Aus Laks Dan D. Byrnes Putnam Bytars State Banking Department Felssland

Peanut Machine and Other Stolen Property Reported

Thefts reported to police include a peanut machine from a store front, a sack coat, eight dollars, a bicycle, and a keys bunch. Suspects named include Max Levid, William Wright, D. E. Vanewart, and Anthony Gertsle, with items taken from various downtown locations and vehicles.

Max Levid Strattors Avenue William Wright Mainstreet Potter D. E. Vanewart BLI Union Agends Kers Plaza, Theatre Arctic and Main Streets Anthonys Gertsle Arctic

No arrests in Westport Country Club robbery

Westport Aug 29 no arrests were made in the robbery at the Westport Country Club Monday morning. President Frederick M. Salmon said no new facts had been uncovered. The stolen items include Marty Carson’s 90 dozen gork halla ware and a $31,000 loss. A large silver cup belonging to Protescor Cochrane of Norwalk was also taken.

Westport State Wall Frederick M. Salmon Gork Halla Marty Carson Progeseignal Joss Protescor Wo Cochrane Norwalk Skgten Frankibr Winnarrigh William C. Moe Twinbaurg Ohio Moe Kaugatuck Congregations Ehuvehait Robert Miami University Ransey Pelgrey Poplar Plains Luray Jones State Extension Witcinity Paters

Experiment in loan bonus proves failure

Milwaukee records an odd marital contract case where Adolf Lose and his wife signed a prenuptial plan offering $509 for every year of happiness, intended to last ten years, but desertion and other issues led to its collapse as shown by the wife's divorce filing and the couple’s 1921 marriage.

Milwaukee Trirestor Adolf Losse Ecoring Loose

Wage drop ordered for Lynn Mills workers

A 9 to 11 percent wage reduction for lasting machine operators in Lynn shoe factories was announced by the mayor's arbitration committee. The move comes as the panel continues adjusting wages across departments.

Lynn Mills

Sea burial radio ritual aboard Cunard liner Carman ta

A transmission from the Canadian Trooper reports a burial at sea request after a fireman dies aboard the ship. The Carman ta, nearing the British coast from New York, seeks a full burial service and prayers without a prayer book.

Liverpool Aug Cunard Carmanin New York Trish Minera

Moguls Of Show Business To Attend Poli Opening

Marcus Lowe Adolph Zukor and B. I. Albee, three top show business figures, will attend the Labor Day opening of Poll's Players Theatre in Bridgeport. They arrive Monday afternoon with stars from Broadway and Hollywood, including May Murray and Alice Brady, to honor Sylvester Poli and celebrate the new venue.

Marcus Lowe Adelph Zukor M. FP Albee Sylvester 2 Poli New England Magnet Marcus Nosw Metro Pictures Corporation Adolph Zuktor Paya- Thount Pictures Corporation B. I. Albee Keith Alrealt American Vaudeville Bridgeport May Murray Alice Brady Raymond Hinchcock Androus Montagu Love Virginia Fear- Pennington John Emerson Anttssan Joey Gedy Robert Geonart Aalda York Edward Earle Kite of New York Inading Wien John Emerean Ace ‘Tors Equity Vite Aniti Loos Constance Talmadge Mae Murra Mongay Ronero Leonard Leonards Alice Bys Raymond Hitchcock Perhutue George White Cate Yevue Jase Paclo Insance Mr. Niegtela Folt Polaea

Democrats Plan For Caucus In Milford Thursday

Milford Aug 29 Democratic campaigners plan a caucus Thursday evening to elect delegates to the State convention in Hartford and to attend September conventions. A speech program includes Hon Thomas J Rev of New Haven Judge Stoddard and others. A delegation from Milford attends the Democratic social rally at Mrs George W Junglas home Wednesday afternoon.

Milford Democratic Caimpalan Hartford Eduard T Brokerton Milter George W. Junglas Rimaret Poa Wandbridge Thomas JL New Haven Judee Stoddard Wiliam T. Motorth Atartin Moore Havin Glenelyn Democratic Cibh

Grant of presidential power to operate roads and mines debated

Washington August 29 The White House signaled that President Hardinest seeks authority to take over road and coal mines not at full operation. Congress revived debate with possible quick House action. Rep Johnson SD plans an amendment to grant the power, others ready to offer similar measures though unlikely to pass now.

Washington Asmelatec Holalovinian Congress White House Hardinest House Johnson South Dakota

Milford Schools Open September 8 for Fall Term

Milford August 28 plans outline the Milton public schools Fall term opening on Tuesday September 5. A Board of Education meeting will prepare the budget and arrange for the year. The faculty includes Principal Frederick Gorham and a large staff at Milford High. Fall exams for high school students are scheduled with detailed periods and subjects.

Milford Milton Public Board of Education Frederick Gorham Trene Warren Margaret O'Connor Elizabeth Sycith Mae Galn Misa Illaahet Clark Sliss Trae Howard Margaret Ballani'n Gladys Stanton Alice Waterstrael Mias Saca Groesvors Thuyrsday Pris l Algeiia Scienne A Abecory

Woman Sues Danbury City For Injuries In Fall

Katherine Moran of Danbury sues the city in Superior Court for $15,000 alleging a fall on a slippery sidewalk outside on Keeley Street and an open vacant lot caused permanent injuries. The complaint claims the city neglected to inspect or repair the pavement condition and failed to provide warning precautions.

Darur Sp Nad

Two Automobiles In Collision One Hurt

Wallace Dr Clark of 749 Vrood Avenue reported a collision near Connectial and Tinton avenues in which Brooks of Ul Raverport Street was slightly injured and taken to Treasureney hospital. Clark’s car sustained damage. no record of further injuries. A girl named Battaglib, age three, cut her hand playing near home and was taken to FEeney hospital where six stitches were needed.

Wallace Clark Vrood Avenue Sanford Avenue Brooks Pean Battaglib Genie I Nccratios Ne Feeney Hospital Wilitm Kcqnpell Eil

Garand opens Welann Store with grand Saturday sale

L G Garand opens the Welann Store at Lafigente Se and Acantic So on Saturday September 2 with a full line of goods and special prices. Big crowd expected as merchandise and groceries are offered at special rates. Everyone invited to attend the grand opening event.

FA. Welann Geo Lafigente Se Acantic

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