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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1922
Page
2
A fragment reports on 44 Williams College men who died in a Moc Svea related event. The note lists casualties and references a group of college members affected by a deadly incident.
At the Washington conference delegates backed a proposal urged by the American Bar Association to require two years of college education for bar admission. Former Senator Tomas of Colorado condemned the move as an overreach, while supporters cited rising standards and concerns about unqualified entrants. President Severance and Attorney General Daugherty led endorsements as critics warned of suppressing opportunities for deserving applicants.
Community notices list gatherings at Troakah lodge 1119 Broad Street and Beahdin lodge. Also details meetings for Socialist Party 306 Fairfield Avenue and United Workmen 887 Wood Avenue, Dewey Camp, Modern Woodmen of America 164 State Street, Schiller lodge, New England Order for Protection, Nutmeg Encampment 10 Broad Street.
The annual Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar event lit Stratfield Ballroom last night with trellis walls, smilax, roses, and rose showered lighting. Notable attendees included Mrs. C.W.S. Straus, Mrs. Howard Gorham, Mrs. H. Gekey, Mrs. A.F. Zeldigi, Mrs. Ra Bev Randall, Miss Florence Parshall, Mrs. R. D. Augulay, and many others in velvet, satin, and silk gowns, as members and guests admiring the decor and social gathering. The procession featured officers and a display of ceremonial regalia, with attendees from Meriden and local society.
Debates in Washington focus on privatizing Muscle Shoals Alabama facilities and the option contract with Alabama Power. Senators consider inspection access while weighing government sale terms and risks of delaying actions, with tensions between the War Department and private interests highlighted.
Mrs Sarah Rebertson faces potential bail adjustments as she awaits release. County Judge Lawrence reduced bail from 25 000 to 26 000 and prosecutors hint a second charge may follow. The case ties to a home robbery and involves a $200 000 real estate asset seizure planned by the sheriff to satisfy a 90 000 judgment in a separate earlier suit.
Ten women were summoned to den in a Supreme Court grand jury as part of a case involving Alfred Lindsey. Prosecutors, led by Mr Murphy, seek indictments related to alleged profiteering and financial schemes using cash and securities. Names such as Dorothy Arrowood, Charlotte Nilsson, Margaret Borat, Florence Famen, and others are cited in connection with the alleged scheme and losses.
The Bridgeport Bar Association last night elected Stoddard as president with Sanford Samuel co. and notable guests from Yale Law School, including Professor Ed Bernhard, attending as part of a broader assembly. The event featured speeches praising professional ethics and collegial conduct among Connecticut lawyers.
A memorial mass will be held Monday morning at the church in Banner Mountain to honor the late Howard T. Snyder. The service marks the anniversary of his passing and will be attended by family and friends from the local community.
The Telegram notes Bill Steinize departs for Newark on the morrow, with friends in all walks of life planning to send him off. It praises his four years among us, his bright personality, and rich versatility, predicting future success in wider fields. The piece reflects local pride and hopes for his continued brilliance in subsequent endeavors.
Williamstown Massachusetts reports plans for two campaigns to raise 1 101 600 this spring using land sales and fundraising efforts.
Fragmentary OCR shows a political campaign discussing a 200,000 contingent fund and a schedule extending from April to May 8. No clear names or organizations are readable, but it hints at a formal board decision on funding with a missed or delayed allocation.
A garbled early-1900s report claims President Harding plans to deliver aid to Congress via a naval or wartime route. The Wille House mention suggests a White House source. details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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