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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1922
Page
2
Boston reports a quiet second day of the textile strike with limited movement toward settlement. In Lowell Massachusetts no notable action or official push toward resolution was observed.
A fragmented notice lists numerous fraternal and civic groups with meeting locations: Italian Women's Crimeil 36 Beach Street, Monitor Lodge 264 State Street, Adelphian Lodge 1089 Road Street, Magna Char Lodge, and a long lineup of clubs and orders.
Mrs Mackie the well known New ark actress now a grandmother asserts a simple at home remedy to restore gray or faded hair. A box of Orlex powder rented from drug stores costs a small amount and is mixed with water to apply through the scalp. The box includes full directions and lasts for months. The claim is the product will not rub off or stain and should leave a person looking several years younger.
Stratford council removes Town Manager Hunter in a six to three vote amid a town split. Sherwood and Keeling push the recall while Hunter defends the manager form. Evidence of improper purchases and unsigned requisitions cited as reasons. The row triggers local meetings and political tension across Stratford.
Police report a Danbury incident involving a rum theft valued at 84,600 dollars. Witnesses described a truckless rear area and a torn rear window after a federal inquiry, with no suspects named and limited clues noted.
A. N. Bluner, 62, prominent tobacco grower of South Windsor, died by hanging in his garage. His wife found the body after noticing neighbors and said he had been in poor health for some time. He leaves six children.
A wedding party in Budapest perishes while crossing the Theiss river in a tragic incident. The event involves multiple members of the celebration, with local authorities investigating the exact circumstances and casualty count.
Mrs Asquith visits Washington on a tour and meets President Harding. She causes a media scrum as photographers crowd the White House doors. She extols him and receives his autographed speech copy while discussing international politics and the League of Nations. Cabinet members wait to be dismissed as officials seek word on her plans and possible public appearances.
Committees discuss adopting a sales tax as a substitute financing plan to resolve deadlock on adjusted compensation. White House discussions continue, with President occupied elsewhere. caucus actions and letters anticipated to shape the tax proposal and potential deficits.
Feb 14 Rev R Whitehead of the Congre gational church read a list defending former Lawn Manager Hunter at a Third District Civic club meeting in Town Hall. He presented resolutions condemning Hunter’s removal by the Town Council, prompting a heated hour of debate with supporters of Hunter and councilmen. The meeting ended without action.
Indianalomus reports that Uintford MacNider, commander of the American Legion, has been awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor. The conferral came with a message naming A Drain of Washington DC as centimeter of the Legion and Raymond Brackett, E MaGnullougn, and James N. Loughborough honored as chev.
A government debate focuses on applying the president's ban on hand mates to a proposed loan relief measure. Representative Marmion Fish argues for interest provisions while opposition argues the plan lacks a clear timeline and would be abandoned if not reworked.
City Park Board met last night to consider buying one tractor for use in parks. Commissioner Charles S. Culver suggested economy, with the matter referred to President George M. Eames. A committee was appointed to study offers and two committees named to oversee finances and buildings, while weather signaling at Senvide Park was also discussed.
The New Haven section of the American Chemical Society heard George Hogaboom of Scoville Manufacturing Co outline metal finishing, detailing amalgams of mercury and gold, removal of mercury, and the home of metal finishing. Jas Mehl of the University spoke on grinding, polishing, and plating with questions from chemists following the talk.
The Hartford reporter Mike Tuohy, renowned dean of court reporters, dies at age 30 after a 20 year staff tenure. He served Manchester assignments and shaped local court reporting through two decades of work.
Primrose elected president of the Ninth District Republican Club at a meeting in the room of Waal Main und. The organization appointed a committee to investigate potential alliance with the administration in the district, deeming such an action inadvisable. Other officers elected include OM Planigan president, Sailth secretary, and Waeaver financial secretary. A Mardi Gras dance was planned with the New Sixth district Republicans. Also reported, Fellow Died: Quwanay Brit, 92, oldest member of Odd Kellings in the city, noted as a long-time resident and member.
Fragment from an old ad shows a claim that HROMO cures headaches using a sonic laxative and “serf destoyer” with a signature by GE. W. Grove. It warns customers to ensure they obtain the genuine product, priced at 30c.
Dollar Day drew crowds along Bridgeport’s main thoroughfare with shoppers from near and far. The semiannual event, backed by merchants and housewives, filled storefronts and kept stores busy from early morning until six o’clock as sales and displays attracted a large turnout.
The Stratford Dramatic Club presents The Girl Upstairs and Suppressed Desires at Red Men’s Hall on February 28. Miss Josephine Raitker heads a cast including Agnes Halon Dorothy Barnum Macy Vizevzl Gertrude Moore and Dorothy Beardsley with Elizabeth Cox directing. Elizabeth Cox recently debuted in Waterbury stock. Dorothy Smith Beardsley continues directing in her absence.
Catherine McCarthy died last night at her sister Ann McCarthy s home 1896 Fairfield Avenue. She is survived by brother John a coal dealer of Danbury and three sisters Mrs John Kane of New Milford Mrs Tolin Don fre and Ann McCarthy. Funeral arrangements not yet completed and burial in New Milford expected.
Members of the Pequonnock Yachi sts and their families attended a Valentine social and dance in Caitarnia street club room last night. The organizing committee included Herbert Haviland and Frank Moundex. On February 22, the 14th anniversary at the club will be celebrated jointly with Washington's birthday.
Two Yale undergraduate societies, the Democratic Association and the Players, sent telegrams to the Senate Finance and House Wage and Means committees protesting the Sol Ler Bonus tax increase. Professors William Lyon Phelps and Sack Crawford also dispatched similar telegrams.
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