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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
2
Washington reports a 24-4 plan approved by authorities to employ schools in promoting law observance among pupils. The plan received endorsement from Federal Promuition Comer Kaynas after a conference with state director Isaac Terre and Sioux Falls. Prohibition advocates will push the measure in forthcoming terms.
An advert claims a grape and lemon flavored effervescent salt drink flushes sluggish kidneys and neutralizes urinary acids. It urges daily meat, then flushing with four ounces of the solution each morning to prevent dull kidney pain, headaches, and bladder irritation.
Waterbury Nov 35 A terse report notes Col Geddes seeks appointment as pestmaster but a mailed application to County Commissioner on Nov 4 has not arrived. Officials trace the letter, claim delivery duties, and press Washington for proof of mailing while Geddes urges the filing be accepted as duplicate evidence.
Senators divided as delegates meet with the President to end the controversy. Mellon backed refunding bill set as unfinished business while the railroad bill is set aside. Key figures include Senator Petrone and Senator McGumber backing immediate action, with Senator Lodge leading the opposing faction. Curtis and Wadsworth aid the effort in a tense Senate session.
Republican senators debated the tariff measure with Treasury linked proposals on anti-dumping, valuation, and protections. Divisions emerged over timing and scope as officials argued rates should reflect costs, with some seeking broader industry protections and others favoring rapid enactment.
A local open meeting reports efforts by the city and Chamber to attract manufacturers, countering rumors of conspiracies and wage demands. Debates on Ford’s Bridgeport interest noted as unlikely. Arbuccle case proceedings near Friday with arguments starting at 2 PM, defense and prosecution preparing full presentations.
A historical dispatch recalls a German rescuer awarded by England, detailing a 19th century sea incident on the Norfolk to Rotterdam route. The German tanker Deutschland and the County of Devon faced peril, with a captain and crew heroically aiding British sailors despite enmity during later conflicts.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss bakers opposing a pound loaf measure and related labor and pricing issues. Mentions specific names and places are unclear but point to debate over regulation and market effects in a historical context.
Obituary notices list Mrs Agssie Gillespie of 194 Daw Jay Avenue dying at 4:40 AM and funeral at St Patrick's, with burial in Kevian Cemetery. survivor details include husband William and daughter Mrs Carlvecht plus five grandchildren. Other obits include Mrs Daisy Ireland Fage of 404 Shelton Street and Mr George W. Whestor, both with burial details. additional notices name Ann Redegth of Bridgeport, widow of Ransom Stiles.
DIED GARRISON in Wairfield Cana Nov 30 1921. Garrison Chester son of Garrison 172 Elliot Street Fair fisid. Funeral at Roxbury Conn Friday Dec 2 1 a.m. Interment Roxbury. MIDDLEBROOK In this city 6 9 21 Annis widow of Benjamin Middlebrook aged years. Funeral at Greenfield Congregational Church Greenfield AY on Saturday Dec 8 at 2 p.m. Interment Greenfield Mil comes herr.
District of Milton Bath Court to hear probate matter on a set date at Milford. Notice orders publication and posting to inform all interested parties of the hearing, with details on time and location as recorded in the official docket. The document names several individuals and describes filing and publishing requirements.
Notation indicates a person named Rawibison of 84 Howe Street, formerly 163 Nichols Street, admits to handling or mismanaging a board and is declared responsible for all wills previously entered in the record. The text is fragmented but assigns liability to the individual for related wills.
The coroner ruled deaths accidental in two cases from November in Danbury and Bridgeport. One victim, a Danbury resident, died after being struck by a Waddes Brothers car on Wooster Square as a coating of ice and dirt lay on the street. The other incident involved a Bridgeport driver trainee and instructor, with Miss Elizabeth Brady and John Joseph Beller cleared of blame.
Foresters of America held a joint class initiation last night at Mouse Hall 661 Blere Street inducting 100 candidates into the order. Supreme officers presented with gold niece and entertainment followed the ceremony. Mrs Anne Poth of New York and Mary Mills of this city served as deputies reading honors in the circles.
Public notices from Bridgeport detail expired loans and pending applications in the Connecticut district court. The Southport Trust Company faces stockholder action with a December 19 date for a special meeting to reaffirm director votes and corporate actions. Names include Melee, Hubeli, and various fiduciaries.
An open letter to Mayor Fred Atwater of Bridgeport argues the city and its Chamber of Commerce have not encouraged new factories. It cites fears that current manufacturers resist new employers vying for workers and warns of wage pressure if new plants draw labor from existing ones. It asks what inducements are offered to firms considering locating a factory in Bridgeport.
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