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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1922
Page
5
Combined withdrawals of savings banks in this city during January 1922 exceeded deposits by about 695000 dollars, a 25 percent drop from January 1921 when withdrawals surpassed deposits by 522000 dollars. Bankers note January is typically heavy for withdrawals due to interest payments on the year’s end, causing delays before withdrawals are made after interest is credited.
Washington reports that total exports for the seven months ending January 22 declined in value due to price drops, despite volumes remaining higher than prewar levels. Commerce Department figures show 1920 totals at 4,430,000, and 3,404,885 for seven months, down from 4,636,? and 3,548,? in the prior year, indicating price effects rather than trade shrinkage.
The annual three day New England Pastoral Conference of the Missouri Synod of the German Lutheran Church opened in Danbury with 28 delegates. Speakers were Rev. Otto Dussell of Bristol and Rev. Henry Trotjen of New Haven.
William Jacob, a veteran taxi driver at 2078 Seaview Avenue, paid a $2 fine in City Court yesterday morning on a charge linked to RESLIC UPON Thomas Melihoner, amid a backdrop of competing drivers in the local taxi market.
New England routes win higher joint-rate share after a Commerce Commission decision. The panel approved a shift granting 16 percent of joint rates to New England lines, with Bangor and Aroostook excluded from the increase. The ruling aims to offset higher terminal costs and keep earnings above fixed charges amid intercity traffic.
From Chihuahua City Associated Press reports General Antonio Hutz and Captain Legardo Perez were executed for rebellion after a court martial. The executions reflect President Obregon’s firm stance against unrest during his fourteen month administration amid rising rebel activity across Mexico. General Antonio Pryneda, federal troops commander in Chihuahua, was also executed by firing squad.
An advertisement states that Jad Salts taken with hot water each morning before breakfast for a week cleanses the blood, aids kidney function, and clears skin pimples by removing impurities. It touts the remedy as inexpensive, harmless, and grape lemon juice based, with effervescent properties.
Major General C R Edwards reports Edward Louis Campbell of Bridgeport was mistakenly listed as a deserter due to failure to notify the local draft board of his enlistment on December 11, 1917. He was discharged on April after enlistment. no Bridgeport men appear in the latest published deserter list.
Indianapolis Feb 14 Threat of a nationwide coal strike on April 1 was advanced today at the United Mine Workers convention by the scale committee. The plan aims to reserve current basic wages for soft coal miners and secure increases for anthracite workers. The report was adjourned by an almost unanimous vote to continue discussion tomorrow.
Thomas M. Webb, plant superintendent of Bridgeport Brass, spoke at a VMCA gathering on "American Valuation" last night. About 0 people attended, but the event highlighted discussion on valuation approaches and policy.
A wage dispute between the Master Bakers committee and a Journeymen group is set for this afternoon at Carpenter's Hall on Broad Street. Charles Crouch reports a proposed wage cut two weeks ago was rejected by shop employees, and Charles Schwartz notes the Journeymen refuse to accept the five week old reduction offer. Schwartz added the union plans a vote at a Sunday meeting, while Adamo Roth Baking firm cites a potential loss of six dollars per week for workers earning 26 to 38 dollars weekly.
The Taza theatre crowds its capacity with Newman's Cen try Girls and a South's great blackface revue. Harry Carey with Prenzy Meson stars in The Fox. Charles Ray headlines six first national attractions including Phyllis. Dave's shows The Invisible Perea and The Woman God Changed at Hippodrome. Cyne Woman God Changed comes to Cosmopolitan. Casts include Gwen, E. K. Lincoln, Teton Walker.
Lillian Bessent headlines a season packed with musical comedy acts and vaudeville stars. The program features diverse acts led by Gypsy lamp and Harmony lwande with a chorus of striking costumes, plus appearances by Lou Powers and Jack Shitta. The Strand screens Over the Wire, while Gloria Swinson stars at the Empire in a dramatic feature.
A reception is planned at the Tibernian club on Washington Avenue in honor of Rev M J Braymor pastor of St Marys parish named as late chaplain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians by Bishop Nilan. Guests include Rev J M Ganley Rev John Sullivan Rev Moaney Rev G M Hosey with a buffet lunch and dancing planned by the young members of city organizations.
A surprise party was held at 4 Butler Avenue in Tonor of Miss Gertrude Leitz with pink and white decorations. Eleven guests attended, including Miss Margaret Nordmark, Miss Tehen Gagne, Miss Matilda Cline, Miss May O'Conor, Master Nordmark, and Mrs Catherine Leitz, as gifts and games followed.
Charity Rebekah Lodge No 4 held a card and dance event in SBuginess and Profegatoral Women club rooms last night. Stratton's orchestra performed. rooms wore colored crepe. Mrs David Greenbaum Mrs Katherine Hebert and Mrs Lockwood led arrangements. prize winners named among several members. TUNNEY DEFEATS WENZEL IN PITTSBURGH. Gene Tunney, champion heavyweight, defeated Whitey Wenzel by TKO in the fourth round with decisive blows.
Conrad Maxel and Robetts star in Cecil DeMille’s Saturday Night shown as the final showings today. The vaudeville lineup features The Jr Mimic World with pretty young girls, Rudelph Valentini the new mariner idol, and Rex Ingram’s The Conquering Power with Alice Terry and Emma Caria among the cast. The Ford Sisters and Ford Dancers close the week’s strong program at Poll’s.
Mrs Knute Edwards of Chicago announces the engagement of her daughter Esther Irons to Oakley Kissam Brown son of Mr and Mrs Traineis Kissam Brown of Greenwich and New York. Mr Brown served in the United States Marine Corps until June 1991. The engagement was announced at a luncheon in New York City with twenty five guests. The Brontas are well known in Bridgeport.
Unclear OCR text mentions Kenbel Studio at 62 Cannon St with references to a banking event and a price of 853 dollars, dated 2706 28 Noble, suggesting a misread venue launch or sale notice with minimal readable details. The readable entities include Kenbel Studio, 62 Cannon Street, and a money figure, all needing verification.
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