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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1922

Page

18

Lincoln Remembered as Marvelous Man by Green

Representative Green of Iowa praises Abraham Lincoln in a House address, saying Lincoln never played politics, held steady policies, and showed rugged honesty. He credits Lincoln with steady leadership through war, despite critics who mocked him, and argues his memory inspires workers and statesmen alike.

Awashington Abnam Lincoln Green Towa House Teady Groan Lincoln

Small Tenement Fire at Hallam Street

A small fire on Hallam Street at nine five family tenement 149 caused a scare in the neighborhood yesterday around 1 o clock. Matches in a pantry ignited causing a brief alarm. firemen responded promptly and the loss was light.

Hallam Street Hood al Pantry Wight

Home Looted of Cash and Gems

A resident reported a burglary yesterday morning at 729 East Main Street, with two gold diamond rings a pair of pear earrings and two hank containing small sums of money stolen. Police were informed and are investigating the theft.

Tesseph Deneresp East Main ‘Atraet Accordiwg

Basic Combatant Unit in Doughboy War Analysis

A post war study from the War Department surveys US Army soldiers detailing the basic combatant unit in World War I. It notes infantrymen rely on rifle and bayonet with steel helmet and agility, while aircraft tanks bombs and machine guns serve as auxiliary support.

Waitington

Fewer Influenza Cases Reported to Health Board

Health officials note lower influenza counts after Lincoln's Birthday activities. No new smallpox cases beyond one suspected. three cases reported Sunday. Names and addresses of the three patients listed. none vaccinated. Epidemic strain raises workload. three extra physicians added to assist clinics and aid the poor.

Beard of Health Lincoln He Coon Waa Benjamin Mahoney Dmaplewood Avenue Floyd Platt Wren Denese Atlantic — Street Health Department Alfred Kornblut A. E. Marguis J. ‘F. Keegan Emili Albin

Unemployment Plan Delayed Pending Net Tax Figures

City officials met in City Hall to discuss public work plans and a proposed wire employment program. Mayor Atwater said no final decisions will be made until net tax figures from the Board of Apportionment arrive, with a follow up meeting planned by week’s end to refine the program. The current outline proposes 30 cents per hour for up to 7 hours weekly to maximize beneficiaries. Superintendent Thorne noted a rise in applicants for the unemployment list.

Special Municipal Committee On Mayer Atwater Rollef Grand Estato Board of Apportionment Angus P. Thorne Thorne City James A. McElroy Bernard Sceat

Sun Spots Interfere With Wire Messages

Telegraph wires from Florida to portions of the deep south suffered interference from sun activity. North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama reported noticeable disruptions in telegraph service though overall impact remained limited and not serious.

Washogton South Flaelty Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama

Community Chest Trustees To Meet Next Thursday

Trustees of the Community Chest drive will convene Thursday afternoon to fix a start date for the campaign. Georss Hawley, chairman, said the drive may extend beyond April and budget outcomes depend on unemployment. The executive committee reviews budgets and forms returned by organizations. Bridgeport Red Cross chapter plans a meeting to consider requesting a Ghost drive budget this year.

Dividues Community Chest Drive Georss & Hawley Budget Committee Wheeler Bridgeport American Red Cross George L Warren Treasury Te Wit Red Cross

Harborside News Highlights Sound Race Prep and Salvage

International Xeht races will be held in the Sound next summer with Phis etace to represent the club. The Stamford Yacht club builds a 38 foot sailing boat and plans to bring home crew. The Calvin Thompson salvage success fuels the company’s plan to relocate and rebuild machinery at Buller Machine dock. The Wake company conducts the Lake-48 submarine final tests with a Navy crew aboard under inspection. The Daisy lighthouse tender supplied Joga Narbor while a severe wind storm disrupted several ships along the Sound and coast, stressing munitions handling.

Phis Etace The Sound Stamford Yaohkt Club Hepetuy Salvaro Covimny Buller Machine Company Pembroke Port Jefferson Calvin Thompkins U. S Daisy

Connecticut Church Divorce Petition Heard Today

Court proceedings for a high profile divorce petition in Superior Court before Judge G. P. Walie Marvin. The case involves Witred W. Church of Greenview and Sonora Mure dx a Chicago figure with substantial real estate holdings valued around 550000. Church is noted for wartime service as a captain in the Ordnance Department.

Connecticut Superior Court G. P. Walie Marvin W. Church Greenview

St Jacobs Oil for rheumatic pain relief

A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for aching joints and rheumatic pain. It claims rapid relief with a soothing, penetrating rub and warns against drugging, promising relief from sore joints, stiffness, and general rheumatism after a moment of application.

Jacobs St Jacobs Oi

Fragmented notice on infidelity and scattered travels

The text details allegations of a wife's infidelity involving various overseas locations and mentions a Brooklawn Com moving in social circles. It references a State's Attorney and a Bake your potatoes instruction, plus a remark about returning from Washington and covering potatoes with a tin pan.

Bridgeport Brooklawn England France Atic Atlantic Ocean United States Momer Washington Cea

Lawyer Cummings Finds High Counsel Fees At Bridgeport Hearing

At the December 23 preliminary hearing in Bridgeport, Attorney Cummings stated that a large sum was requested for counsel fees. He represented Mrs Church and New York Attorney who also serves her case, pressing to reveal facts and urging scrutiny of the fees claimed.

New York

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