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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
5
PARI9 Aug 28 With few minor incidents in manufacturing suburbs today the 14 hours general strike called by the Extremist Labor Federation in sympathy with Havre strikers and opposing the Conservative Labor Federation passed off quietly. A light rain began this evening seemingly to deter trouble. Communist townpaper claims the new general labor consolidation strike met with great success.
Sonia Michigan Aug 20 State police guarded the state reformatory after an inmate outbreak last night. The riot was suppressed only when tear gas was poured into a dormitory where the disturbance centered.
Danbury readers will hear State Police Superintendent Robert Hurley as principal speaker at the Fairfield County Pomona field day at Osk Rides farm Great Plain district Wednesday. Delegates from every city and town attend a program of athletic events in the afternoon.
Danbury aug 20 Stuart Northrop son of Mr and Mrs H Northrop of this city a student at Robarts college Constantinople spending the summer touring Europe In a letter to his parents he describes an aeroplane journey from Berlin to Leipzig over 100 miles costing about 3 dollars in American money He notes air travel is cheaper than train for boot
Frantic promotional text extols Kellogg's Bran as a universal cure for constipation and related diseases. It claims the product restores bowel health, improves digestion, and can be eaten as cereal or baked goods. The ad promises regular use will relieve severe constipation.
Aug 11 in Toms River Mrs. Tyy Giberson pleads not guilty to murder of her husband William Giberson found slain in bed Aug 14. Detective Ellis Parker testified to a revolver found near the Giberson home. defense moved to dismiss for insufficient evidence. judge ordered held for grand jury.
Waterbury officials shut down every policy shop in the city following raids led by Lt Karmen. Six men were arrested for running policy, writing bets, and frequenting the premises. a seventh reportedly escaped. They face arraignment in court tomorrow as a two month old city court order threatens jail for policy shop operators.
Boston August 29 A master appointed by federal judge hears evidence on a petition by Carmel ing and Dennis J Keefe to recover $250,000 stock seized by prohibition agents. The master found the Weese cellar used for purposes beyond a private cellar, ruling the stock may not be returned to owners.
Coroner John J. Phelan of Bridgeport will hold an inquest in Danbury into the death of Joseph Wociek from spinal meningitis. The man, injured in a motorcycle crash on June 26 near the Danbury Fair Grounds, had been hospitalized with a fractured skull and was recovering before swooning after a Sunday march.
In Hartford Connecticut at the crossroads of Main and State streets five hundred twenty eight motorists were asked their gasoline preference. Socony emerged as the clear favorite capturing over 80 percent of the votes and leading the field in New York and New England as well.
Milford Aug 29 At a special meeting the Milford Board of Finance arranged ten hearings for the 1928 1929 season to hear petitions and requests for appropriations. John J Toomey Republican and Albert P Stawe Democrat will take office Sept 1. The first meeting to organize will be Sept 1 with hearings in the town court room at 2 45 PM.
Two women injured in a West Haven auto crash as a bandit gang robs the Union Bank in New Haven, escaping with cash and negotiable securities totaling 52 000. The incident follows a separate robbery note indicating an 82 000 haul in another location. Police continue investigations into the string of offenses and the condition of the injured.
Aug 2 explosion at Oswego wrecked the home of A Tm Johnson's son. Police say a strike related dynamite blast targeted a New York Central shop worker who had recently returned to work. No injuries reported.
Aug 22 New Haven reports a machinist, Gorham 62, from Central Park West, New York City, died instantly as his clothing was caught in a belt at the Whitney Blike plant. His wife Louisa day was injured. The incident occurred at the factory where he worked as a machinist. details note a collision with another machine driven by Joseph Noble of Spring Street, New York.
Milford August 29 three offenders arrested August 25 by state policeman Trntt arraigned before Judge J. D. Brown Jr. in the town court this morning. They were fined 20 dollars and costs. Charged with overloading Lehr trucks in violation of state statutes. Offenders include Stanley Tochium of Bridgeport, John Altindorn of West Haven, and John Bevilequa of Bridgeport turnpike. Several other drivers will be given a hearing at a later date.
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