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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1922

Page

10

Commerce Body Favors American Valuation Plan

The United States Chamber of Commerce members favor the American Valuation plan over ad valorem duties on imports. Bridgeport Chamber and allied groups show mixed support with Hartford and other CT chambers broadly backing valuation, while some associations prefer retaining ad valorem. Local firms in Bridgeport and neighboring cities reflect division, with manufacturers backing the new scheme and retail and wholesale groups leaning toward the old system.

Pta Aft United States Chamber At Commerce Bridgeport Chamber of Commansg Grid Chamber of Commerce Whylegale and Bridesport Alvation Hartford Chambers of Commerce of Meriton Waterbury Connecticut Lumper Association Bor Chambers of Manchester London New Britain Bild~dlatewn Connecticut Hardware Association

San Quentin Prison Tunnel Attempt Frustrated

San Quentin prison delivery attempt thwarted by discovery of a nearly completed tunnel from the shed to beyond the wall. William Chagonviet found inside the tunnel and admits that with five square feet of soft earth it would have been finished. Officials suspect at least ten other accomplices in the digging.

San Quentin Associated Press San Quentin Penitentiary Walla

Miss Chapman Weds Rev. A. F. Campbell at Wastingtor Park

Miss Altes M. Chapman daughter of L. Chapman of Ordenstevet Decanin joined Rev. A. F. Campbell former pastor of the church in a ceremony at Wastingtor Park AL Ey church yesterday. The Rev. John H. Bell assisted with the service and a breakfast followed at Steat field hotel before the couple left for Baltimore Washington on a honeymoon trip.

AL Ey Misa Altes M. Chapman Ecv. L. Chapman A. TF. Campbell Kelso St. Panla Hartford John H. Bell New Haven Methodist Gharetes George Fi. Fort Washington Park M. & Church Steatfield Np Honermonn Trin Baltimore Bartfor Air Campbell

Letters From Natalie and Domestic Notices

A letter to Evelyn describes daily chores including roasting chicken and laundry service, followed by long excerpts about local dry goods, prices, and shop notices. The diary-like text shifts to laundry, ironing, fabric handling, and shopping details, with mentions of a local savings bank and community commerce.

Are Ties That Irk More Unholy than Divorces

A column by Elsie F. Nicholas surveys rising divorce rates and public attitude, presenting five lawyers’ views. They discuss whether divorces reflect modern realizations or moral decline, arguing for prevention, spiritual guidance, and stricter laws while acknowledging persistent marital strain and debates on keeping couples together.

Elsie F LVI Irving Hison Loward Io Roman Leon Rone Carey Arvone Las Bere Ren Howe le Dog Mike Xo Miny Lyam Cerrababy Lawrences Minkelstake Ito Lawvyer Brinchlis Alcorn Finkelsone Marrage

Service Center Girls Celebrate Tomorrow Event

Service center girls hold a community event under the contest committee of a Ruslan Orthodox church. A concert by a local ghost guest and a dance are scheduled Friday and Saturday night with the Orioles Public Marker girls assisting.

Service Center Betan Bargin Oloyoch Danwine Enos Ore Gheatra Orioles

Link Club To Present Comedy Second Time

The Avette Link club hosts a second comedy event at the M. Fe church under the supervision of Arthur Millinecin Cummings and George Bramaar Beare Mannsen. A supper for the Sunday School Club The Gleaners will be held tonight at 1H89 Tose street front with no extra hosts during the event chaired by Mrs. Cl Aesermry and coordinated by Mrs. lary Ackerman and Mrs. Ethel aay Gt.

Cobese Ufa Avette Link Club Anti Wiltela M. Fe Rankhp Arthus Millinecin Cummings Mineman Business Mans Ager George Bramaar Beare Mannsen Hugeel I Gleaners Pehod Club Advent Choehureh Tose Cl Aesermry Ities Iq Lary Ackerman Ethel Aay

Untitled Legal Theory Discussion On Marriage Roles

Fragmented excerpt appears to discuss certainty in laws and divorce, with attorney remarks about conformity and responsibility. It touches on marriage, bearing and raising children, and social expectations, noting how future generations may react to norms and laws. The text remains incoherent with numerous garbled phrases.

Uae Thom Coughlin

Minstrel Show and Dance at St Augustine’s Parish

Minstrel show and dance were held at Saint Augustine’s parish with Children of Mary in attendance. Rose Wall chaired the entertainment committee and several others led the event with Calu’s Orchestra providing music after the show.

ST. Augustine's Kiowa Children of Mary St." Augustine's Parish Mies Rose Wall Misa Tilhi Glénnon Lawrence Ryder Calu Rieley Vines Benham Domen Edward Sheehan Molly OG Misa Mac Kelly Vincent Benham M. Fuerile Tiyam Arthur Lavasseur Snd Dana Brothers

No Negligence Found In Hotel Fire Incident

Chief Engineer Daniel E. Johnson concluded the hotel fire inquiry with no negligence. The failing drop ladder caused a scare, but calm was restored as guests were guided to safety. Authorities noted the ladder had been tested three months earlier and functioned then.

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Panhandler James Stiles Arrested After Bail Denied

James Stiles, of Rostan, recently released from county jail for panhandling, was arrested again last night for soliciting money from passersby on Malin Street. He could not post bail and remained in a cell awaiting a morning hearing.

James Stiles Rostan Passecsby von Malinstrent

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