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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1922

Page

11

RWIS TO APPEAR BEFORE ASSEMBLY IN ELECTION CHARGE

Dee Hampton announced that Rwis, a Republican elected to the general assembly from this town, was served a summons to appear before the House during the coming session to answer charges of irregularities in his election. The case stems from Wallace Dewert, a defeated Democratic candidate, claiming six irregular ballots were counted for Rwis and others kept the polls open. Spellacy, defeated Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will represent Rwis. Yaomats was named sanitorium?

Wallace Dewert Jawett

Police On Watch For Pickpockets And Shoplifters

City police announce a intensified watch this week to curb theft during Christmas shopping. Patrol officers in uniform and plain clothes will mingle with crowds, inspecting bags and purses at stores across the city to deter petty thieves and protect merchants from losses.

Dorgong Neighbbarg

More Jobs Filled in November Than During October

Hartford December 19 The five free public employment bureaus of the State Bureau of Labor received 1 838 applications for employment 4 850 applications for help and found situations for 4 017 persons in November according to the monthly report issued today. The percentage for employment by cities were Hartford 1 059 New Haven 1 606 Bridgeport 1 041 Waterbury 958 and Norwich 189. The applications for help were Hartford 932 New Haven 1 586 Bridgeport 993 Waterbury 929 and Norwich 940. The situations secured were Hartford 603 New Haven 1 388 Bridgeport 890 Waterbury 485 and Norwich 406. 5090 males applied for employment and 1748 females applications for help were 300% for male and 1 549 for female. 62 situations secured 2 468 went to males and 1 529 to females.

Hartford State Bureau of Labor New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury Norwian Gartford Norwich Bridport

Court House Bell Gets the Jump on Hands

The County Outline clock tower painting sparked discord between bell and clock hands. Attendants say painting has no bearing, as hands align with the striped dial. Meanwhile the Chamber of Commerce clock fails to run for months and the McMahon & Wren clock remains quiet for weeks.

Court House Chamber of Commerce McMahon & Wren McMahon +ren

Man Dies Saving Fellow Worker at Local Plant

Coroner investigates deaths of Joli Fetter and Tony Maga of American Tube and Stunning Co who died December 1 from severe burns sustained while aiding a trapped coworker. Mass clothing caught fire after a lighted match caused a tire spark. efforts to save another worker led to fatal burns.

Joan J. Wan Joli Fetter Tony’ Maga American Tube and Stunning Co Aeteritus Soma Rosend

Plaza Theatre Leased by Poli to Strand Owner

Bridgeport notes reveal Plaza Theatre leased to Joseph Saperstein in a five year arrangement. Samuel Howard will manage payments around 200000 for the overall deal as preparations include a syndicate plan with Goldman and Stelber of Bridgeport. The Strand proprietor plans new tabloid music shows and a syndicate forming to control theatres in New England cities.

Plaza Theatre POLI Strand Sylvester Pols Bridgeport H! Toy Wag Joseph Saperstein Motion Picture Show Samuel Howard Aeronations Samarstein Tana Thap Playhouse Goldman B. Stelber New England Citiay Mr. Poli Sively House Holt Lyric

Knights of Pythias Hold Annual Meeting Tonight

Knights of Pythias lodge to elect officers at their annual meeting in the lodge rooms at 102 Main Street tonight. Colonel Harry Cutler is mentioned in connection with the event.

Knights OF Pythias Harry Cutler Lodge Knignts of Pything Nota Main Street Reed

Ansonia Man Held for Higher Court for Theft

Julius Wolt, 18, of Ansonia, was held in City Court for the Superior Court on a burglary charge. Prosecutors say he burglarized more than two dozen homes in the past year. Police seized jewelry and clothing at his home, and items were exhibited in court.

Ansonia Julius Wolt Nerry

Stamford man seeks legal name change amid pronunciation woes

Joseph Mtex of Stamford has filed for a legal name change asserting his surname Jong causes embarrassment due to mispronunciation. He says the change would ease personal and social difficulties stemming from the current spelling and pronunciation.

Joseph Mtex Stdmford

Man Seeks Court to Assume New Name John Ranek

Applicant applies to the Superior Court for legal right to assume a new name. He states he has been known by friends over the past two years as John Ranek, having discarded his original name due to a difficult pronunciation. He seeks official naming recognition and related records.

Hss John Ranek

Fewer Girls Selling Newspapers in Tridgeport

Tridgeport's newspaper vendent army lists 264 youngsters in its ranks with most members being boys aged 10 to 45. A small squad of girls is rapidly decreasing as enlistment proceeds, each recruit receiving Perry issues signed by Captain Clayton, clerk of the Police department.

Tridgeport Polite Department Clayton Clerk Police Department

Holiday furloughs for Bridgeport Navy recruits

The Navy plans Christmas holidays for about 200 Bridgeport navy men and 12 000 New England sailors to visit Celis James. The department also aims to appoint 168 petty officers and 200 chief petty officers to fill vacancies, with a suspension ending by January 2 amid labor disputes.

Bridganort Bay Cording Notheralt Chirge New England Celis James Navy Départment

Divorce action between Midna Luseve and Howard Sarles Hbbrari

Petition alleges divorce filings from New York area spouses with a 1806 marriage date and one child. Custody sought by petitioners.

Allegtiz Gesertion Eibbart Cinna Yusteriay Howard Sarles

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