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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
4
City officials report no deficits expected for the current year as Mayor Atwater cites a possible reduction from 27.3 mills. He forecasts no need for unemployment tax next year and aims to cut expenses, aided by property value equalization to offset lower factory validations. An artesian well discussion notes water yield depends on rock formation.
Petitions from churches and organizations across Connecticut and New Haven urging federal action to aid Armenians and the suffering population. Senators McLean and McLusky introduced requests for rural credit reform, child labor amendments, and anti lynching legislation, with various civic groups backing the measures.
A rogue buck continues to terrorize Success Fill area near UMC Park. The animal recently raided Adolph Mayer’s Kingsbury road yard, uprooting three fence posts and toppled a grape arbor while Mayer was present, then fled into the woods.
More than a dozen Bridgeport sportsmen will attend the annual meeting of the American Game Protection and Propagation association at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, Dec 1 2. Attendees include W K Mollan, Joseph Williamson, Stanley J Kellogg, Charles Wisbrow, Charles Wheeler, Rex Delacour, Trying Andrews, Wilbur Smith and EB Huber. President Watcott of the Connecticut State fish and game commission will preside as chairman.
Superintendent Corteighy announced a city plan making safety education mandatory in all schools. The program covers street conduct home firearm dangers accident prevention and interdepartmental study alignment with a teachers committee led by Ida Molrayd and Kilwa Townsend.
Mrs Catherine Collins widow of John stalling died after a month long illness at her home 26 North Main Street Anson age sixty survives three daughters Mrs G L Booth Oxnard Missouri Champion and Miss Julia Collins. Burial will be at the Church of the Assumption Cemetery in Voter's cemetery per obit notice.
Public hearing set for Westport Town Hall at 1 30 pm to discuss proposed harbor improvements. Officials note severe silting and mud reducing navigability. Major Petersor to visit for inspection with selectmen. hearing follows delays in river and harbor upkeep caused by sediment and sewerage influx.
Goroner orders continuation of inquest into the death of three year old Elizabeth Doverty struck by a car on North avenue near Wood avenue. Anton Walye driver of the automobile faced conflicting testimony over street debris and vehicle speed. The child’s parents and Patrolman Regnery testified near the scene as witnesses disputed whether a wagon or cart was present and the car’s speed.
Building permits show a fluctuating total over eleven months with figures approaching 2.45 million dollars. Earlier years peaked near 3.09 million, then dropped to 0.7 million, rising to over 4.96 and 5.30 million in subsequent years. The six year trend points to a wartime high around 4.87 million. December figures reflect last year’s return.
In Torrington Connecticut Anson gifted Mrs Helen, 2% stars old, of Winchester, died from a fractured skull after a Peculiar accident last Friday. While driving, the harness gave way, she fell backward from the wagon and landed on her head. Passengers carried her home, she was treated until yesterday then moved to Charlotte Hungerford hospital, where she died in transit to the hospital.
A campus fire at Wellagley college damaged a building housing maids and disrupted classes. The nearby Stone hall intensified the alarm but the flames did not spread to other structures. Students gathered from various classes as evacuation proceeded.
An ad touts a newer iron form with physician investigations cited and claims of high sales. The copy urges readers to cut out a coupon and visit a druggist for a trial pack, asserting wide distribution and endorsements.
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