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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

2

Federal forces clash with Murguia rebels near Villa Aragosa

In Mexico City Aug 30 federal troops engaged a small Murguia rebel group ten kilometers from Villa Aragosa Coahuila driving them into the adjacent towns. Officials say the exact location of General Murguia is still unknown as the War Office and other circles report. News notes emphasize continued military operations and uncertainty over Murguia's whereabouts.

Mexico City Murguia Villa Aragosa Coahuila War Office Murgita

Democrats Ready to Decide Fight at Polls Tonight

In the Second District three tickets confront Cornell as Democrats vote tonight from six to ten. The contest centers on aldermanic and district control with factions led by Cornell, the Association, and William P. Streeter. Details list the specific tickets by district and candidates, including opposed and anti Cornell slates across the city.

Joni A. Cornell Abdomen Democratic Association Cornell At & Sna Ume Association Willarm FP Steele Gerald Fitzgerald Himtsele Fitzgerald Filager L Steele Winegerald Fae Bernard J. Melady Hira Digtriet Timowny Z. Mursphy Thomas Shane Mary A. Sullivan Somers Wallace W. Welch James J . Somers Sr Organization Prospec Achaoi J Grath Herbert Feeley John Dopahue Harry Hanson William P. Sieele Jefferson Schaai Myrtle Avenue Michael Lucas Arsthur B John HB. Williams Frank 5. Wargo Willem Brady Anti Cornel Joan A. McGuinness Margaret M. Dorney Thomas P Donerty David Goldstein Martin J. Noonan Jogsph Mankett Echool Moerth Avernue Coswall Lawrence J Gui Willam J. Tavery Honors Mulvihill Stephen le McMahon Stephen Galla John Barnum Novle Avenue Cornciucket Thoms J. Gosiello Mary A. Mill George Prendergast James ’Nell John J. Aiken Joseph J. Musaiotte Witham FE McClinch Raphael Schorndorf Alicn M. Daskam Richard A

Eight Foot Nine Inch Traffic Cop Shocks Toronto Crowd

In Toronto Ont Aux 60 John Aasen stood eight feet nine inches tall and weighed 503 pounds for four minutes at Queen and Bay streets. Aasen wore a special uniform as onlookers, numbering over 20 000, watched the giant officer parade in the morning. The spectacle began after police chief Dickson announced the event and drew long lines of curious visitors.

Toronto John Aasen Rockford N. 1 Queen and Bay Streets Chie Potlee Dickson Aasen

Further Arrests Near in Murder of Movie Actor Edgewater

Intimations that persons present at George A. Kline’s home may face arrest as parties to the crime after Kline shot Jack Bergen. Prosecutor says investigation nearly complete and that statements from Miss Alice S. Thornton and Emil Yurello corroborate a complex sequence of events. Details withheld pending case operation.

Edgewater S. Aug George A. Kline Kline Jack Bergen Jim Actos Berges Har Cease Bergen Alice S. Thornton Forme Sweetheary Emil Yure Rilo Mise Thornton

Fairfield Woman Seeks Alimony in Divorce Action

Alimony requested by Idith M. Houses of Fairfield in a divorce suit against Howard Hounsea of Fairfield. Case filed in Superior Court. Grounds include intolerable cruelty since April 10. House ownership and related assets noted. details indicate a long marriage with four children.

Fairfield Idith M. Houses of Howard Hounsea Ginims Frat Housley Teal Perach John’ Lyons Ridge

Tiffanys Dilemma and Dramatic Reversals in Auburn

A fragmented report outlines Tiffany Wavoy 18 from Auburn as she faces romantic disappointments with Doris and former suitors. The piece notes a striking white draped presentation, Grecian sandals, and a scene of lunch with a former Auburn suiter as the drama closes, with Tiffany remaining aloof and promising further announcements.

Ione Willi Snow Hartforth Auburn Tiffany

Trimble and McLaughin Face Aldermanic Tickets

The article lists candidates Trimble Nes J McLaughin and Joan crcannell Antiornell plus Frank W Anderson Josephine Kiley Robert J Dobbs William M Yale Andrew Metrinak for alderman. In the Tenth and Eleventh districts cornell tickets oppose Frank J Hearn in the Tenth and Richard Meyers in the Eleventh.

School Addition Contract Awarded to Hewlett Co

At a special Board of Education meeting bids for an addition to Whitney school were opened. The project includes four classrooms a gym and assembly space with total estimated cost about 80000. Hewlett Construction Co. was the low bidder on the general contract at 80480 and secured the award. Other bids ranged up to 73875 for masonry carpentry painting and electrical work.

O Ce Board of Education Cive Whitney School Lars Assembly Sal Agate Hewlett Construction Company Board of Education T. O'Brien & Song Howard FP. Bryant, Inc Hiowest Cassy & Hurley William Martin & Sons Company United Building Construction Company Harry Maring Eastern Engineering Co I. F. Richards Stamford Stenstream & Russell CG. S. Eames & Co W. P. Kirk Co Schietinger & Ludwig F. and F.C. Booth BT. Rock Co Yoothe Bostwick School Henry J. Fox R. G. Deloress Igh Teresa Jones New London Jessie Haag O'Brien Fivan Troy Madison Mary Craig Teardale Scout E O'Brien Elizabeth McEiroy Waltersville School Taave Cor Jane May Smith Praw Peet Ghezt Gohad Dil Margaret EB. Cotton City Normal School Elizabeth New Jerse Ary

Powder Plant Blast Rocks Buildings Near Po mp ton Lakes

Explosions at a powder works damaged several houses in a valley near the mills. Two key buildings were wrecked and damaged stores of black powder were found among the debris. The cause of the blast was not determined at the time.

Pompton Lakes Gonalderade

Meetings Tonight at Multiple Local Halls and Clubs

Listings show gatherings at Elka on 360 State Street and Circolo Roma, Noble Avenue, Colurmbys Boys Club on 305 Pam broke Street, Uneas Council on 181 State Street Brigeevort Lodge, Knights of Pyr Thigs at 1135 Main Street Temple Iodge and A M Mae Temple at 1025 Broad Street, plus other venues including Berg iodee and Tene and Kosai libraries. Local halls host fraternal and civic meetings tonight across several streets.

Grigener Jodge Elka State Street Circolo Roma Noble Avenue Colurmbys Boys Club Pambroke Street Uneas Council State Atreet Brigeevort Lodge Knights of Pyrthigs Main Street Temple Iodge A. M. Mae Temple Broad Strevi Berg Iodee Te O Yrehreat Erlizeport Badia Chib Basi Librery Tene Kosai

Obituary for Mrs Mary Green Wife of Ebenezer Green

The funeral for Mrs Mary Green wife of Ebenezer Green was held at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon from the home 60 Bentham Avenue Rev Robert Beach associate pastor Joe She firer M Hichuren officiated at the home and grave Burial was at Mountain Grove Cemetery Pallbearers were John Husted Joseph Wilkinson Henry Clampett and John Ort During the services at the home Miss Theresa Polk sang Jesus Lover of My Soul

Mary Green Mary Greap Ebenezer Green Bentiam Avenue Robert Beach Joe She Firer M. Hichuren Mountain Grove John Husted Josaph Wilkinson Henry Clampett John Ort Theresa Polk Jesus

German Submarine Buried At Sea Off Virginia Capes

PORTSMOUTH Va Aug 79 The W111 former German ocean cruiser credited with sending at least ten ships to the bottom of the Atlantic is to be buried in the open sea today. She will be taken 29 or 30 miles off the Virginia Capes where her valves will be opened and she will sink in about 300 feet of water the navy officer says will be sufficient for her peaceful and permanent extinction.

Portsmouth Jeast Atlantic Virginia Capes

Man Lives on Fifty Cents a Day for Week in Ohio

In Warren Ohio a man maintained his normal weight after a week on a diet costing about 50 cents daily. Dr J Maguire supervised the experiment noting no weight loss from the frugal meals. The test, conducted as a friendly challenge among physicians, used 33 meals from a local restaurant.

Warren Ohio J. Maguire Mumulre Dr. Maguire

Vote on Bonus Measures Faces Senate After Turbulent Debate

Senate debate centers on Simmons and Bursum amendments to the McCumber bill. A proposed cash and redeemable bonds bonus was defeated 7 to 44 after lengthy talk. Discussion shifts to revenue provisions and the legality of sales tax amid fore ign loan interest collections. The President's stance looms over final fate as lawmakers weigh veto risks vs broader approval.

Asia Senate Maat Simmon Jupor Bursum Simmons Smaet Reed Missouri Watson Borah Tolaho Boral

Senatorial Debate Over Liberty Bond Redemption Proposal

Senator Simmons condemned Senator Sonatore's amendment to the liberty bond bill arguing it would aid a presidential veto rather than finance the bonus. New, Sonatore claimed no restriction barred interest collections and proposed direct taxation to fund bonuses, while opponents warned it could hinder the foreign debt commission's negotiations.

Jona United States Sonatas Ledge Tate Eltrar Simmons Foreign Debt Commission

Man Who Carried Message To Garcia Is Honored

SAN FRANCISCO August AQ Nearly a quarter century after delivering President Me Kinley's message to Garcia Major Andrew J Rowan retired was honored for his service The ceremony praised his role and noted the recognition has been told in many languages.

Garcia San Francisco Aug Me‘Kinley Andrew J. Rowan Rowan Cross Ag Ma Loken

Old Lyme money orders rejected by postmasters

Postmasters were instructed yesterday that money orders to Old Lyme must not be made payable to the "Old Lyme Connection" or the famous artist. The bill mentions that money orders intended for Old Lyme should be saved, with a noted exception about misaddressed or improper payable names.

P.O Lyme Mane Old Lyme Calon Old Lyne

Iron ore to automobile direct link eyed by officials

Officials from a major company foresee a seamless path from iron ore to automobile production. The proposal, still in development, aims to integrate ore processing with vehicle manufacturing, signaling a potential regional industrial expansion.

Automobile Direct of & Mejor Company

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