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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

3

Hartford Liquor Destruction After Prohibition Raid

In Hartford on February 15, under an order by Judge Webb, large quantities of liquor seized during the October raid on Long’s hotel were destroyed in the Hartford police station cell room. Owners John and Timothy Long had been jailed for six days but were released after their terms expired. The judge denied a return of the liquor to the owners and ordered its destruction.

Hartford Tudgs Webb Superior Court Hartford Po-Lce Isaac Kroapneck Liquor Squad Tywany Distants Long John Timothy J. Long John Bulkley

Postal Clerks of State Convene in Danbury Feb 22

Bridgeport plans a large delegation for the 24th Connecticut State Branch convention of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks in Danbury. Delegates include William Stennon and others. state officers from Bridgeport also attend. A banquet is set for noon at Hotel Green and meetings occur at Odd Fellows hall starting 2 p.m. National president C. P. Franciscus will attend.

Bridgeport Enna Connecticut United National Association of Post Office Danbury Washington Wiliam Stennon William McAulifte Wiliam Duffie John Astier Flenbarc Bolinder John Ferrcett Harald Gale Lawrence McLaughlin Michael Oreilly Charles East John T. Nelson C. A. Laufer John Pratak Grevnance T. Langehan Retter Ind Hotel Green Odd Fellows Hall Weet_ street Ang O P. Franciscus Washington, D. C Association

Yale Grants New Master of Science Degree in Engineering

Yale University authorized the new master of science degree in engineering to be granted by the Yale Corporation. The degree may be awarded in civil electrical mining mechanical or metallurgical engineering to bachelor holders from technical colleges who specialize for at least two undergraduate years in the chosen branch.

New Haven Yale University Yale Corporation Fr Yachelor Fr Yachelor's Degree From A College of Technical School

Taxpayers urged to file income returns early in Bridgeport

The Internal Revenue Service assigned officers to Bridgeport offices to assist taxpayers with income tax returns. Operations run daily in the post office building from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through March 15. Six taxpayers with complex cases are urged to visit early to avoid end of drive crowding. Corporation and partnership forms are available. A new law requires all single filers with $1,000+ gross income and married filers with $2,000+ gross income to file, and any individual with $5,000+ gross income must file regardless of net income.

Robert O. Eaton Internal Revenue Hichard Meehan TL. R. Greenman Thomas E. Hill Bridgeport Charles Mitchall S$ A. Mu Fairfield County aBeles

Bryan Willing to Represent Florida but Won’t Contest

Miami Fla February 13 William Jennings Bryan said he may consider serving Florida if urged by Democrats but has no plan to run for United States senator. He stressed decades in politics, prefers private life, and would weigh a possible candidacy only if it serves the state and party without actively seeking the office.

Miami Fla William Jennings Bryan United States Florida Washington Tam

Pope May Hold First Consistory in May

Rome Feb 16 The pope has not announced a decision on the next consistory but it is believed to occur in April or May with the late Pope Benedict’s selections to be created. Nasalli Rocca, Archbishop of Bologna, is likely among the new cardinals. Monsignor Bonzano in the United States is expected to be raised to the purple.

Rome Associated Press Pius Apri Max Benedict Turrone Thord Nasalli Rocca Bologna Monsignor Bonzana United States

Thursday's Ready Hats and Millinery Bargains

Readable list of spring millinery and houseware sales with hats running regular prices from 9.35 to 15, plus dinner sets, suits, lamps, purses, scarves, rugs, and other items marked down. Mentions Kuppenheimer suits, Howco tea, Overland bikes, Pond's cream, gloves, linens, and kids’ clothing with broad discount ranges. Strong entity mentions include regular prices, product names, brands, and sale notes from a department store catalog.

Philips Resumes Tariff Campaign in Washington

H. A. Philips, general manager of the American Fabric Co. and president of the American Lace Manufacturers association, left for Washington, D. C., last night to resume a campaign for the passage of the Pordney tariff bill.

H. A. Philips American Fabric Co American Lace Manufacturer's Association Washington, D. C

Aston Motor Car President Appeals Jail Sentence

Thomas W R Aston president of the Aston Motor Car company at 1123 State Street was sentenced to ten days in jail and fined $150 for theft of coal bags from under the influence of a liquor charge as he appeared in court yesterday.

Thomas WR. Aston Aston Motor Car Company State Street Jalang Ihn

Good will and this Birthday Party at Howland Store

For 35 years the Howland store has dealt fairly with customers and creditors, never profiteered, paid bills promptly, and offered fair prices with good service. The Birthday Party offerings reflect that good will, with suppliers providing items at less than usual price and without profit as the store’s contribution to customers.

Howland

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