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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
2
Boston police report a 24 year old man from Chicago attempted suicide by shooting, saying he felt he was a burden to the world. He was taken to hospital with a bullet wound and left a letter to Miss Anne Hastings of Hartford, a Radcliffe student.
A Bridgeport Day Nursery Christmas party delighted the children with a short program, gifts from Santa Claus, and a large Christmas tree. Francia Ikemyin, three, helped carry the big gift bag, as mothers watched the festivities and the youngsters received toys and sweets.
The Irish Dail adjourned to January third amid tense debate over the treaty. De Valera backed continuing sessions while Michael Collins supporters urged prolonged sittings. votes on dual representation raised procedural controversy before a final division.
Efforts to aid the needy grow this year with multiple groups, including Pyramid Temple and Shriners, arranging Christmas dinners, toys, and baskets for 1000 children tomorrow at the high school and local churches. Salvation Army, Fabstionomy, and Boys Club contribute food, clothing, and gifts. Barnum school hosts songs and a Santa visit. veterans and hospital patients receive baskets and parties.
In Chinatown a young man and woman were shot at a restaurant. The man died at a hospital. police say the woman killed herself after moments of distress. A note addressed to Pearl Paine was found on the man. Both identities remained unclear tonight. The woman wore diamonds and a wristwatch.
The obituary mentions Emily J Burroughs of Melrose dying yesterday at Long Hill with services conducted at St Lukes Epistopal Church. Survivors include five children and several grandchildren. Other notices include Mrs Rose Croshy and Mrs Grace Mapes, several funerals held, burial in local cemeteries, and a Christmas charity event at Lakeview Cemetery with gifts for needy children.
Calcutta December 22 Lord Reading, Viceroy of India, declined to withdraw proclamations against non co operators and national volunteers accused of sedition. A native deputation urged steps to free imprisoned traders and to convene a conference of leaders to ease unrest. Government seeks order while some hope for a future attitude shift and possible conference.
Representatives of the United Railroaders and Marine Engineers, affiliated with the AFL, rejected the railroads proposal for a 19 percent reduction. They said they would take the case to the Railroad Labor Board in the second week of January, affecting about seven thousand workers and backed by allied associations with total membership around 15,900.
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