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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
4
NWOW HAVEN February 23 Philip Troup postal master announces he will relinquish duties March 1 when his term expires. Speculation exists on a holdover as Republican postmaster. He plans to devote time to publishing his paper the New Heaven Union.
Washington February 23 The soldiers bonus question was allowed to simmer today as the special committee handling funding plans deferred action until tomorrow. Some members doubt the bill will be reported this week or next, preferring to wait until after negotiations with allied nations. Representative Longworth of Ohio suggested refunds from foreign bonds might arrive soon, with sentiment favoring a tax similar to the Canadian model but at lower rates.
John M trange and Laveritt collided on Wilmot Avenue when a pedestrian walked into traffic Tuesday afternoon. Police say the incident occurred near 591 Wilmot as emergency responders attended. Further details pending.
Jury pool for the Criminal Superior Court was drawn by Clerk Fred W. Tracy before Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin. Three Bridgeport residents were named among the jurors including Charles Arnold Michael McPadden and Daniel J. OConnor. The session, postponed due to Assistant State's Attorney Carter illness, will start February 28 with over 1100 cases, including five men charged in the Kilkelly murder in Stamford. Public Defender Robert DeFoent will defend many listed defendants.
State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbing B. Stoeckel praised an all year safety plan proposed by Superintendent of Police Patrick J. Flanagan in a public statement yesterday. The plan, already used in the city during Safety Week, would see continued state cooperation with local clubs and institutions to advance safety efforts.
Coroner John J. Phelan released a finding stating Marie Jacqueline Cassy died of bronchopneumonia rather than vaccination. Autopsy by Samuel M. Garlick and pathologist Horatio Dalai's report support the bronchopneumonia cause.
A Chicago landlord known for frequent rent hikes received a 547 percent tax increase as the city audited his properties. The drastic rise targets his income and business practices, aiming to curb predatory pricing and boost municipal revenue.
Ralph Rachino of Bridgeport was sentenced to five months in jail and fined $100 after a jury found him guilty in Criminal Common Pleas court. Judge John R. Booth presided yesterday afternoon. He had been accused of improper conduct before young girls in this city.
Washington October meeting set for Sunday by the National Women’s Trade Union League to discuss equal rights legislation in state legislatures. Agnes Moster of Chicago, president of the International Glove Workers Union, chairs the Trade Union League conference.
Grand officers of Hamilton Commandery Wo. 5 Knights Templar will be guests of honor at the third annual ball tonight at 8 o clock in the Strathfield hotel. Attending officers include Frederick L. Huntington Danbury F Ward DeKlyn Waterbury John L. Scott Waterbury Thomas W. Morgan Hertford James C. McPherson Norwich James P. Mustard Willimantic Costello Lippitt Norwich Creighton W Pawley Hartford. A reception and drill by Hamilton Commandery Guard will follow a late dinner.
Norwalk, Feb 23 Special a special board of education meeting will set tomorrow evening to elect a successor to Dr Franklyn G Brown who resigned at the last regular session Women voters league urged naming a lay business man and their drive again leads the move The board already chose Dr G G Fawcett years ago after a protest by the league when a previous member resigned
Stratford February 23 Special Dr B M Baumgardt of Los Angeles will address Stratford Library Lectura course on The Freedom of the Universe. The talk will feature stereopticon astronomy views including photos from the Mount Wilson 100 inch reflector. District meetings discuss council manager controversy in El Whitney school and town hall with R H Hunter for residents and taxpayers in the third district.
Milford February 23 committee announces Rev William Gilroy editor of Congregationalist will close the nine forum series at the town hall Sunday evening. His topic Religion and Business. Rev Charles F Abking of Plymouth church will preside.
Bus End Republicans await a pleasant evening as combined Ninth district women's Republican clubs host a dance at Barnum school assembly hall Monday night. Local talent presents specials with Mrs Frank Gray and Joseph Pickard as chairmen of the entertainment committees.
Chicago Feb 3 The United States Railway Labor Board today ruled punitive overtime after the tenth hour be removed for about 10 000 station ary firemen and oilers railway workers nationwide The change sets an eight hour standard day pro rata pay after eight hours and time and one half after the tenth hours The board also authorized split tricks and defined the day as eight hours within a 12 hour period The decision applies mainly to firemen and oilers but will affect hoisting engineers and other workers It becomes effective March 1 and follows the January 16 1920 agreement between the men and the railroad executives
The Bristol group including David Segal Charles Segal Herman Segal William Sherman and Charles Wood faced charges under the Federal motor vehicle theft act. The case was postponed for a month and reset before United States Commissioner Fred T. Corbett with agreement by Assistant U.S. Attorney George H. Cohen and defense counsel.
A historical OCR list details multiple ship names and voyage dates among Southampton Cherbourg MAURETANIA AQUITANIA QUEEN MARY etc, with ports including Halifax Plymouth Liverpool Queenstown Londonderry Glasgow and New York broadway listings for Cunard and Anchor Line ships.
A wide range of woolen patterns and fabric textures are offered by Kuppenheimer and other tailors. Suits include English models military double breasted styles and tweeds. No extra charge for stout or tall men. Every suit guaranteed to fit and finish well at 33 50.
In your home machine, ready for every sort of sewing, the Howland Sewing-Machine club offers a machine for cash price ten dollars less than last year. Members pay in regular installments with no interest while the machine works to pay for itself. New Royal machines priced at 39 dollars. Test it in actual sewing at the store on the third floor.
A fragmented catalog lists toothpaste brands such as Pepsodent Colgate and Listerine, shaving cream, talcum powders, soaps, and hair brushes with assorted prices. It describes quality and weekly durability while noting promotional quantities and center aisle placement for easy access.
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