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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1922

Page

6

250 Gallons of Wine Seized in Fairfield Raid

Constables Kiwood and Rounett seized 250 gallons of wine from a premises at 315 Jennings Road in Fairfield. Khidawera charged with selling wine. others arraigned for unrelated offenses including operating a car while intoxicated and sexual assault involving four girls ages under 16. Several cases continued or set for Monday in court.

Fairfield Wes Klayawers Kiwood Rounett Khidawera Anigen Polrfledd Willlowt Heruse Willan Benedict Sowthport Harry Goldman Stratford Erting Anil Pater Wurtell Westport

Truck Drives Off Itself Climbs Into Church Doors

A truck loaded with gasoline and oil crashed into the United Congregational Church in Norwich, climbed church steps and struck the double doors but halted when a door angle trapped it. The driver fled a nearby house and a bystander narrowly avoided the vehicle as it rolled toward pews. No injuries reported.

Norwich Dee United Constagational Leon Gow Chavel Will Union Square Broadway Ag & Brake Lev

Mother’s Congress Report Featured At Local School Event

A school event this afternoon showcased flatent children and the crafts they produced including baskets and rugs. Mrs J Leech attended the Mother’s Congress in Washington and gave a report on her trip.

Thera J. Leech Congress Washington

Wood Decides to Hold Post in Philippines

Major General Leonard Wood will remain governor general of the Philippines and decline the University of Pennsylvania offer to be provost. War Department and university officials expressed surprise at the decision, which leaves in doubt the completion of the Philippines’ legislative program and proposed reorganizations.

Philippines Philippine Legiolataret Wood Philaduelpioa Deo Washington Asnoral Leonard Wood University of Pennsylvania Ides Kia Clonstal Tie

Fourth District Republican Women Reelect Officers

The Fourth District Republican Woman's Club held its annual meeting at the State street club rooms with many members present. Officers reelected include President Mia Draco Richardson, vice presidents Angeli Aniffens and Sarah J. Grant, secretary Ligton Pawlett, and treasurer Lulu Hopllys, along with numerous committee chairs across membership publicity and political groups. The group endorsed the current constitution and bylaws as adopted, confirming leadership and ongoing commitments.

Fourth District Republican Woman's Club State Street Officera Au Miadraco Richardson Nira Angeli Aniffens Sarah J. Grant Mary O'Malley Ligton Pawlett Anna Watchelor Lulu Hopllys Mary Chow Jang Ti Ulne Mary Deas Mia Johnson Mayer Wdyth Galta Neg M. J .Taylor Mary Smithwick Rose Stroh Bertha Smith Margaret Miller Sirs Nolan Whittons Mars Jlolen Patlett W. D. Nichols Glippmba Ida M. Platt Airace Richardson Enve Chaffee William Chew Catherine A Molden Christine Willlania Mary O'Matey Mary Dion Miya Catherine J. Donovan Helen Piwlett Wheelub Yes

Tennessee Tramp Lived Like a King in Old House

A fragmentary newspaper item describes the so called Tennessee Tramp in a stately mansion kept for visitors by Mrs Jarry Hunt, keeper for the society. The scene includes antique treasures, a green odor, and a dramatic discovery of a guest sleeping in a grand room as officers sweep in from Connecticut for the offense.

Nui Cot Commonwealth Society Jarry Hunt Ste Lornane Caligan Connecticut Anu Tennessee

Leong Sing to Visit Home After 17 Years

Leong Sing, proprietor at the Asia restaurant in Bridgeport, will leave for Canton, China, Saturday to visit his wife and 18 year old son whom he has not seen in 17 years. He arrived in the United States in 1901 to work in a Chinese laundry and has since prospered.

Leong Ton China Lwong'a Kon Canton Bince Long Ha Hng

Diwing Binatay to Temporarily Delegate Asia Restaurant

Diwing Binatay, famed Chinese restaurant manager, will be away for months. His nephew Howg Leong will manage Asia in the interim, following a gift made 17 years ago to Ching.

Diwing bin Atay Ching Howg Leong The Asia

Senior Class Rummage Sale Planned at Bridmer High

The Bridmer High senior class plans a rummage sale at 1228 Stratford Avenue next spring to support the Washington trip fund. Ice cream will be donated by AJL seniors. Supervisors Sigg H. Lockwood and Miss Grant lead the event with pupils Minnes K Daley A Me G Mills in charge.

Bridmer High School Stradford Avenue AJL Tlle Washington Sigg H. Lockwood Miss Grant Minnes K. Daley A. Meg .M. Mills

Honolulu Chinese Boy Kidnapping Case Reported

Local police located the kidnapped son of a Manila mining magnate after a three year abduction. The boy, held in Walpaho, is said to have been taken by a Filipino named Rafiet Abuson. Abuson has been detained for questioning as investigators pursue further leads.

Vonolulat Chinexa Bay Manila Walpaho Indler Rafiet Abuson Abuson Spenning Investi&gation

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