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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
18
In brutal cold a two story ice section blaze destroyed most of a residence as firemen fought the flames. A wind drove the fire, two barns across the road caught fire, and Hoseman James Doyia reports a frozen hand and possible finger loss. Owner Mr. Dietrich is named in the report.
A damaged OCR fragment references a lease valued at 7,701 dollars and a city weather note describing a soup temperature or diary entry. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places.
Frank Claro faced six months in county jail for narcotic law violations. An additional fifteen days was added after a city court arraignment when he stabbed Louis Worte, a fellow prisoner serving time for receiving stolen goods.
Firemen battled a zero degree morning blaze at a two story business block housing Shore Line Trolley and a sporting goods store. The fire started in the trolley company freight room from an unknown cause and caused extensive damage to the building and contents.
Congress adjourned for a holiday recess with both Senate and House members leaving Washington for Christmas. Sessions resume January 3 as lawmakers unwind amid travel and district duties.
Oscar A W Dannenberg born 1892 in Brookhaven grew up in Bridgeport after moving as an infant. Yale Sheffield Scientific School graduate of 1913 entered real estate before serving in WWI. later became city sheriff in 1919 and studied at NYU Law School. J Monius earned a commission as second lieutenant after training in Monroe Virginia. Dannenberg instrumental in organizing the Democratic party, serving as treasurer.
Bridgeport officials report that the Connecticut Public Utilities Commission shows the company gaining on revenue and reducing losses as fares rise. President J Storrs notes the December 29 filing covers the week ending December 17 with higher passenger counts and a net decrease of 4 084 22 dollars. He attributes the uptick to Christmas shoppers and the end of legal jitney competition.
Police and firemen continued the search of the ruined Tanawed area for the bodies of two women believed missing after a natural gas blast shook a store, injuring shoppers. The explosion occurred during a Christmas shopping period, with two fatalities reported and many injured.
Mrs Albina Donatella of Waterford died after a trolley car struck a van and an accident extended onto the railway track. She died at Lawrence Alma Hospital a few hours later.
The Christmastide adoption records show a surge with ten babies adopted daily on average during the season. Adoption offices report a forty percent increase this year despite delays. Tarry M. Galdy of 220 Thein Avenue was arrested for automobile requisites and remains in custody until tomorrow morning.
Stratford American Legion post elected new leadership led by a manager noted for basketball and committee work under Commander Parola Delacour. Henry Welles and Nerbitt Axtell named senior officers with Austin, Barlow, Conine and Wilson joining the executive committee. The post plans Christmas baskets for ex service members in hospitals and memorial remembrances for Stratford boys and Judge Howard W. Curtis family. They seek to remodel the Sterling Memorial building to create a gym for basketball to fund maintenance and heat.
The Merritt-Chapmann lighters tied at city wharfs since the S-45 rise left Bridgeport for New London. The aly remains in its familiar position for minor repairs before heading to the New London naval base. The Bully was the only ship active yesterday amid thin sail. Warning hueys near the S18 wreck are being moved back to Brooklyn Navy Yard by new steam vessels, with boats to be picked up tomorrow.
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