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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1922

Page

19

Public outcry over Arbuckle films and morals

Community leaders and officials condemn Roscoe Arbuckle films after his acquittal. Rev Chester Marshall argues the public demands higher morals from a public figure, while Mrs Seidl and Mrs Rourke discuss film reform efforts. Town Manager Hunter opposes reintroduction, citing harmful example for youth amid calls for cleaner cinema.

Arbuckle Chester C. Marshall Wins Alectures California Arbuckis Dr. Marshall National Committee For Better Films Wikia Hag Committee of Movement For Etter Filma Hays Rot Mra BR. Spie T “Getten Jamca T. Rourke Nu New York Will Hayy

Graveyard Tragedy Reveals Family Turmoil and Suicide

A man shoots himself at his child’s grave after a dramatic scene with a pistol found in a dresser. Emma, the child, dies. witnesses describe a lonely, brooding figure nearby and police arriving at Greenlawn Cemetery to investigate a grim incident.

Grandya Wis Emma Drusia Thas Tay Srive Yeater Greenlawn Charles Fuchs Beslae Yinn

Mrs Hazel Hirsch Acquitted In Husband Shooting Case

Mineola N Y December 31 Mrs Hazel Hirsch cleared of murdering her husband Oscar Hirsch in a summer party incident linked to actress Lovie Davies Defense says the shooting was accidental as Hirsch tried to prevent his attempted suicide Jurors deliberated about an hour and thirteen minutes tears followed verdict and Hirsch expressed happiness and gratitude to her supporters

Mineola N.Y Hazel Hirsch Lovie Asa Hirech Hirsch

Plan Change In Fare On Trolley

Connecticut officials consider a fare reform to equalize costs. Short haul riders would pay slightly more while circuitous riders could use one token instead of three fares. Norwalk's income for operations remains a concern, with a policy to balance costs and aim for fair returns.

Connecticut Storrs Norwalk William FP. Tammany Mp. Storrs

Delaney recalls a Bridgeport police corruption raid

The article outlines a former mayor and police officials tied to bribery and vice. It details funding struggles to cover Burns Agency expenses, board transfers totaling 28,720 dollars, and a disputed 14 206.85 payment blocked by the Board of Apportionment and later contested in court proceedings.

Richard H. Murpin William E. Prixiiee Frank Anderson Inc Board of Apportionman Way Contingeney Fund Wilson Stanley Burns Agency Eppense Or Stanley Board of Apportionment Coquineasy Sun Ford of Folke Commisssioners Powe Board of Aeportionment Thair

Borah Seeks New Conference On European Situation

Senator Borah urged a new conference to untangle economic problems harming American trade and German reparations. He warned of a deadlock and a vicious circle in policy, noting distress among producers and farmers unable to find foreign markets for surplus goods.

Boyah

Boston businessman Edward D. Rice sentenced for fraud

Edward D. Rice of Edward E. Rice and company, aged in his TAth year, was sentenced to a two-year term in the state correction for making a false financial statement that allowed him to obtain about $300,000 from the National Shawmut Bank in June 1921.

Boston Edward E. Rice, and Company Todexy National Shawmut Bank

Democratic Club Executive Board Member Resigns

John J. Onla resigned from the Third District Democratic Club after moving to Plainfield New Jersey. Arthur Weiss received a gift from members. Alderman Eugene C J served as vice chairman with Frank Ware as club captain and secretary. A party planning committee was named with Mrs James Kelley Miss Mavis Brown and Patrick Patrick.

John J. Onla Third District Democratic Club Plainfield N. J Arthur Weiss Eugene C. J Frank 3. Ware Club Ciiiftain Secreta Stepr Griffin James ¥. Kelley Mavis Brown Patrick Ipatrick

Noroton Heights Man in Auto Accident

Edward Shorteh of Kirkland was struck by a car driven by Alton B. Thomas of Noxpton while on the highway at Noroton Heights. He was tossed aside by the headlights, found with several broken ribs and multiple bruises. a medical exam will determine possible internal injuries.

Auburn X Specia Edward Shorteh Kirkland Alton B. Thomas Noxpton Iights Cann Sheriff Hospice

Ten Woodmen Seek Missing Wardens Along Border

Greenville Maine December 21 ten woodsmen vanished wardens David Brown Patten and SLE Johnson Patten were located after a month missing returning tonight folk say they were possibly captured by poachers near the international boundary near Gragnville.

Greenville Maine Waren David Brown Gragnville Johnson Patten

Liquor Ship's Cargo Seized Off Coast

Boston dispatch reports five hundred cases of whiskey seized from the British schooner Acadia by the US Coast Guard cutter Oshipee after capture off Gloucester. The Acadia was to sail to Lunenburg Nova Scotia with the cargo. a prize crew remains aboard.

Boston United States Acadia Gloureater Lunenberg N.S

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