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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1922

Page

4

Weeks to submit more Muscle Shoals offers

Secretary Weeks told the House Military Affairs Committee that additional offers for the Muscle Shoals project will be forwarded to Congress before the week ends. He did not specify the other bids or their scope, and reviewed six months of talks with Mr. Bord and Ford regarding financing and completion.

Washington Seetary Weeks House Henry ‘Ford Muscle Shoals Congress Weeks Bord Sant Cemgrens Wilson Dam Week Ford Pord Fett

Paleosig Fossil Found in Quarry at Broad River

Ben W S Nash of Broad River reports discovery of a near perfect specimen of a trilobite fossil in sandstone from a Broad River quarry near Norwalk. A second partial trilobite is noted in the same rock. Nash seeks the source rock to locate additional remains.

Broad River Norwalyn Ben WS Nash Silverming Norwalk Nash

Japan Premier Hails Conference Work Toward Peace

Premier Baron Takahashi told the House of Peers that Washington conference agreements are the first step toward real and lasting peace. He cautioned against judging success from any single viewpoint and expressed hope these accords will, with other powers, lead to abolition of armaments.

Rio Washington Confernee Baron Takahashi House of “Peers Hoss

Tarnished silver cleaning methods debated

Reading from a brief, readers are advised to use canvas or leather gloves rather than rubber when cleaning silver to avoid tarnish. The note emphasizes better protection and cleaner results with non rubber materials.

Arm s Envoys Complete Report of Deliberations

The American delegation to the Army conference finished and signed the report of the deliberations up to eight treaties Senate will ratify. The report was rushed to the government printing office for swift delivery to the President. Senator Lodge said the volume is so extensive it may not be returned from print before Saturday.

Washington Fen Senate Lodge

Laddie Boy Sends Tale to Stage Dog for a Magazine

A letter purportedly from President Harding's dog Laddie Boy to Tiger the stage dog will appear in a National Magazine issue. The tale, addressed to editor Joe Mitchell Chapple, portrays the White House and Chief and reflects on loyalty, kindness to animals, and the bond between dog and human in a forthright, period voice.

Laddie Boy Boston Fed White House Harding Joe Mitchell Chapple The Magasine Alice Tiger Mora Jess Bia

Divorce Suit In New Canaan Details Ailed Hat Note

August Yankes sues Helen Yanken for desertion in Superior Court. Testimony reveals a hat note reading break every bone in your head and allegations of poisons, tea leaves, and a biased daughter witness. Judge Marvin reviews a non-suit motion as family details unfold.

August Yankes New Canaan Helen Yanken L. Waldo Marvin Superior Court Cablan John Keogh Yukes Marvin Nunkey Xunkea Paulo Yankes Keogh Paula Stamford

Lynch and 60 Sued for 9000 in Liberty Building Fraud Case

The suit filed in Superior Court alleges Lynely and Company conducted a break in the Liberty building until police halted activities in December. The plaintiff claims an $8,100 payment on December 21, 1921 was for stock purchases of United Clair Stores of America and United Cigar Stores Titd. of Canada, with misapplied funds and alleged defrauding of the buyer. Attachments on property and bank funds are named. Defendants listed include John Lakey and others with uncertain Christian names. Peter Dietrich, Fairfield County elevator man, marks 29 years of service in April amid courthouse lore and honors.

Lynely and Company Liberty Carl C. Back Stratford Breaght Supertor John” Lakey John” Milter Rivined United Cigar Stores Titd Canada Ese Jaiter

Church Divorce Suit Set For Trial Next Tuesday

In the Superior Court Judge J Waldo Mervin presides over numerous contested divorces. The case of Alfrea W Church of Greenwich against Elsie I Church is highlighted as highly sensational. Other actions listed include Bruning vs Doyle, Pratt vs Arthur W, Bardi vs Eva, Kemper, Mauter, and Forte, with Rodriguez vs Curto Rodriguez expected to follow.

Waldo Mervin Alfrea ‘W. Church Greenwich Mwealthy Amy Captain J Elsie I Church Srother Henry Bruning Elizabeth Doyle Bruning Helena Waterbury Pratt Arthur William Rat Tamee Bardi Eva M. Hardie Helen F. Kemper Archiveld I. Kemper George C. Mauter Marth Mauter Bessie Lucaréll Porte Lous L. Forte Anthony Rodriguez Juana Curto Rodiguez

Automobile theft and burglary report prompt Fairfield district meeting

Louis Romagnoli reported his car stolen Tuesday night from 75 Randall Avenue, no garage. Alexander Wilinsky said burglars broke into his taller shop at 32 Redhoad Avenue, stealing $400, two gold rings and a watch. Fairfield selectmen set a February 20, 1922 meeting to vote on establishing a fire district within a described boundary to fund fire protection and watchmen.

Louis Romagnoli Randall Avenue Alexander Wilinsky Redhoad Avenue Fairfield Iefl Teadie Cai Jema Dan Bum Jackman Avenue Stentfield Rod Brooklawn Alvision Bridgeport Wilson's Highway Tooda Road Brake Uno Wileson's Highway Mauston 2 Inc Enaton Wilsons Alld Easton Geld Wilcon Adid Casio Turnpike Sirnifield Gond Wilson Eld Montank Street Parish Parise Anid Brooklawn Company Sitch Wall Inin Prankhwn Company Wwar Wilson Clarence M. Payne M. B. Brewster Gretna Louis Johnson Jon Jolann Haing Etriifield Road Stratfield Mares Binkerman Hairfield Deceeber Tairfield Stratfield Rovd Jet Fredprick A. Birwi

Birthday ritual observed by 700 Boy Scouts in city

About 790 scouts gathered across the city to recite the Scout oath on the 127th birthday of the movement as National Scout Week began. A radio program from Springfield featuring B N Berry and Scout bands was planned for tomorrow night. Saturday will mark a father and son hike from Northern Park to Jackman woods, with refreshments and events around a campfire. Gerald Pratt leads the Bridgeport observance. fathers urged to attend.

Springfield B. N. Berry New England Clifford Appleton Scauty Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Thoes Gerald §. Pratt Bridgeport

Landlord Guilty In Dry Law Case Amid Prosecution Debate

Joseph Tourney of 397 Hancock avenue pleaded guilty in city court to liquor law violations. Judge Boardman urged equal prosecution for landlords aiding sales, as Mary Kaureste of Pembroke street faced similar concerns. Also notes on a $210 deposit recovery, a boat hull repair, an execution sale in Bridgeport, and public auction notices in Saratford and Bridgeport with dates in 1928 and 1922.

Joseph Tourney Hancock Avenue Eimiler Bridgaport Lenoterock Avery Bridgeport Patrick J. Reilly Saratford Antisty Turan Srngseport J, Reilly Deruty Sherith

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