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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1922

Page

2

Crime Futile Seeker Surrenders To Police

New York February 12 William Henry Horn appeared at police headquarters inquiring whether the police were looking for a man who had snatched a purse from Mrs S L Thorp. He admitted he had been the one and said he would surrender after learning there was no reward. The purse was reported stolen on a dark street night. it was empty when returned, which unsettled him enough to turn himself in.

New York Feo Wileiam Henry Horn Inday SL. Thorp

Pope Coronation Prayer And Spectator Crowds At St Peter's

A Vatican coronation scene describes sixty thousand spectators in St Peter's Basilica as cardinals and guards line the nave. The pope, once a prisoner in the Vatican walls, is hoped to mingle with the common people soon as messages of unity and peace are broadcast worldwide.

Ami Vatican Ratti Desir Alphine Pius I Holy See

Plan to perfect Bankhead highway across Texas to Mexico

The Automobile Club of Texas reports progress on the Texas–Mexico division of the Bankhead highway from Mount Plowman Texas to Laredo with a hoped extension to Mexico City. President Qoregan endorses the extension and a demonstration tour is planned to showcase communities along the corridor.

Texas-Mexico Bankhead Highway Dallas Pexa Bel Phoenix Arn Morrla Automobile Club of Texas, Haa Lins Rountree Birmingham Ala Bankhead Association Aucinoulle Club of Taxas LytusaeMexico Division Mt. Plowsani Texads Baredo Bankhead Meridian Adl Mywobi United States Mentude Antomoltte Club Cid Vaelue Waulet Murrus Hha Hvd Seid Arizovre Hyardsburg Tempo San Diggo Wales Hay Mouniles

Harding Wires Edison Birthday Felicitations

President Harding sends a congratulatory birthday message to Thomas A. Edison via memo from Washington on February 11. The letter, recalled by Senator Frelinghuysen, notes Edison’s February 1 birthday anniversary and offers best wishes for continued achievements and service to the nation.

Harding Wires Edison Washington Harding Thamaga A. Elson Frelinghuysen G. Harding

Obituary notices from a crowded local paper

Obituaries and funeral notices for Andrew Ockermann and several others appear. The text lists survivors, funeral times, and locations including Mortuary chapel H L Remington, Lakeview Cemetery, Harmony Grove Salem, and Mount Grave Cemetery, with services conducted by Rev George C Fort and Rev Lewis I Long.

Andrew Ockermann Diet Sauvre Dey Liedane Neil Larsan Fairfieid Mra Seng Storm Toll Tarsey Mickelsen Hla. Remington Cemeter Jennie M. Troland Jennie M. ‘Troland Newltl Street Lewis I. Long George Minton Arthur Guggenheim Joseph Troland Leland “Bingham Claud Bingham Charles Hardy Mount Grave Canoreery Albert Plugs St. Awnt's Hospital Ringling Brothers Barnum Balley Eireus H. A. Remington Barnum Avenue Willam Street Burtel Lakeview Cametery George C. Fort

Two Grand Juries to Probe Bucket Shops

District Attorney Jacob K. Banton announced that two grand juries will conduct a statewide probe into bucket shop operations. He said over 100,000 investors may have been swindled, with losses exceeding 25 million dollars through dishonest Wall Street operators. The investigation targets New York investment houses and their branches, with testimony planned before the Wall Street Chauss grand jury in February.

Trivereal Service iInvestore Birlion Jacob IH Banton Berin Que Wall Street Turaday New York Aix Tir Extra Sevston

Princess Mary to wed in Westminster Abbey by king

Princess Mary daughter of the England royal line will marry Viscount neolloe in Westminster Abbey. King George will host the ceremony with Buckingham Palace chairs for guests. Foreign representatives will attend. Troops are expected along the route and at the abbey as part of the royal event.

Mary Westminster Abbey Vondom Westaineter Antibe Britain Ninblseado George Harvey Buckingham Palace King George

Bonus Sales Tax Plan Faces Senate Fight

Senator Smoot leads opposition as Ways and Means discusses a 2 1 2 percent tax on corporate profits and higher real estate transfer taxes. White House consideration cited with a three to five year plan and cash payments proposal amid farmer protests and business warnings of tax burdens.

Rebacot Smaais Khe Strom Oimmer Wr Rtevision GenRr Agales Lax Casher Cent Smoot Ways and Means Houser Fingner Miley Semuor Emon Cern Honda Tengin White House Ldli Ue Monsmi Smoot Auld

To Cure x Cold in One Day

A brief fragmentary note mentions cures or remedies with unclear references to names such as Deana, Keane, and Gitar Roost. No coherent event or identifiable organizations are present. The text appears as garbled OCR with insufficient readable content to form a full news item or summary.

Keane Deana Iia

Tension in India Over New Policy

Volatile protests spread in Calcutta as hundreds rally against the new policy amid Prince of Wales visit. Viceroy Lord Reading defends measures to preserve law and order while denying aims to suppress discussion and coercion.

India Calcutta Prince of Wales A. Mading Cateurta Prince of Wates Lord Reading Bengal Mahajan Sabha la Forte Vian Cs Lin Stanices Sudan

British Troops Ready to Embark in Irish Transport Raid

A chaotic transfer scene described with British troops marching civilians onto a wagon train at Slaton Platform. Wounded and dead were moved, while constables fought insurgents. clashes left several constables dead or missing and highlighted the scale of the attack with gunfire and crowd terrors.

Slaton Ghalluegnal Onsladte Uvaero Exchan BiLapatrick Ling Trish

Irish Railway Strike Ends by Majority Vote

The Irish Railway strike ended after workers voted in favor of ending the stoppage. Following a turbulent period, the vote outcome allowed resumption of rewiring work on the line as agreed during recent negotiations.

Italian cabinet crisis defers allied meeting

Italian cabinet crisis defers Allied meeting as discussions on funding and alliance finance are postponed. The session is rescheduled to a later date amid ongoing political turmoil and cabinet resignations.

Farmer Emerging From Low Mood Reported By War Finance Chief

Washington February 8 The War Finance Corporation director Thugena Meyer Jr says farmers are emerging from a recent downturn. He notes improved grain and livestock markets with steady demand for corn soybeans and cattle. Industrial and transportation sectors show gradual liquidation of debts and renewed purchasing power.

Washington Thugena Meyer War Finance Corporation Nnt asTiouigues Industriet Pinance Helle Qaeker Belnas

Forces show down in Reichstag over policy

A parliamentary clash over government policy unfolds as Chancellor van der B and cabinet face defection. A bid for a confidence vote falters as opposing factions push for a formal inquiry into alleged ties between an English banking syndicate and a gold loan scheme.

Reichstag Chancelay Wirth ML Tn Blac Tel

Meetings Tonight on Genera and Local Organizations

A segment lists venues and groups for evening meetings across multiple sites in the city. Included are churches, lodges, temples, and fraternities at addresses on Broad Street and nearby streets. items mention a Masonic temple, Loyal Order of Moose, and other civic groups scheduling gatherings tonight.

Genera Gormillee East Washington Venice Cil Hurri Avenue Sridmenpart Mauna Iro Geary Fiori St. Penal Boi Episcopal Church Dinguiers Amercan Mary Sin Chaps Degree of Horta Bertha Lacge Broad Street Alpha Cl Amer Wat Derusatam Comune Waseing Counei Poont Masonic Temple Harmony Trebe Brate Street Brrheiohem Auelline Hoops of Veter Brotherhood Mellaver Masanio Rample

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