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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1922

Page

7

Health Board Chief Promises Payroll Reduction Report

Mayor Atwater pressures Health Board President William Zepp to file a report on the 10 percent payroll cut order issued at year start. The Health Department, the sole city unit not yet cutting wartime salaries, held a conference where Zepp pledged to submit a memo to the Mayor before the Apportionment Board’s final Tuesday meeting.

Atwater Wiliam L.zepp Health Board Health Department Zopp Dorteto

Saito Taizo Condemned to Die in April

A historical report states Saito Taizo faces execution by electric chair in early April. The brief notes the date as April 3 and mentions a 1821 birth and a gathered crowd reacting with subdued emotion during the proceedings.

Saito Taizo

Park City Radio Enthusiasts Hear Dr Charlow at Home

Noted listener Dr Charlow Godfrey uses spare time to enjoy WIZ WGI plans remodel at Medford Hills Mars to reach 1000 mile radius on 80 meter band station to air nightly programs except Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court was staged at the High School auditorium with proceeds aiding school radio club equipment under Mr Ham's faculty direction.

Park City Charlow Godfrey Mam Wiz WGI Medford Hills Mars Anishad Amrad Mark Twain Audilorium Ham

Libelled Salvage Sloop Released After Wage Claim Paid

The sloop Peter Mutzger, short on wages, was released from Marshal’s jurisdiction after Sound Salvage settled Captain Davis and son’s claim and posted a bond in New Haven. Captain Davis, retained by McKetn of New York, plans to move the boat to New York and will not join Sound Salvage’s operations. Creditors from Port Jefferson and Bridgeport visited aboard the Park City. Mitchell of Sound Salvage says all claims will be paid in cash and new equipment will renew operations in spring.

Peter Mutzger Daniel Davis Port Jefferson Sound Salvage Company Davis New Haven Davie McKetn New York Bound Salvage Company Calvin Thompking Park City B.S M. Mitchell Io Own Frank T. Craven Company Mitchell Calvin Whompkins Bridgeport Harbor Jeus

Illiteracy Not Ignorance Says Expert of Boston

Dr A B Winthrop of Boston told delegates at a literacy conference in Chicago that illiterates from Kentucky Tennessee and the Carolinas are better at handling firearms than many critics suggest. He argued mountaineers possess practical wisdom overlooked by Wall Street Harvard Yale and Princeton and urged teaching their knowledge to the broader world.

Chicago A .B. Winthrop Boston Middle West Kentucky Tennessee Carolinas United States Carolinna Wall Street Harvard Yale Princeton

Ansonia Publisher Emerson Hurt by Illness in California

James M. Emerson publisher of the Ansonia Sentinel is reported gravely ill in Paso Robles California. His son Ralph Emerson traveled to the coast to assist with publishing duties. Emerson, 76, has influenza then heart trouble and holds roles in the State Editorial and Publishers Association and the State Good Roads Association.

Ansonia Conn James M. Emerson Ansonia Sentinel Pasarena Cal Ralph Emerson Emerson California Florida Emerson Ia State Editorial and Publishers State Good Roads’ Association

Davis and Kellogg Elected Trustees of Rockefeller Fund

Vernon Kellogg zoologist and John W. Davis attorney and former ambassador to Great Britain were elected trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. Kellogg taught entomology at Kansas and California, worked with Hoover during the war, and Davis served as solicitor general and ambassador, now practicing law in New York.

Vernon Kellogg National Research Council Washington John W. Davis New York Great Britain Rockefeller Foundatios Dr. Kellogg University of Kansia Ana Leland Stamford, Jr University, California Herbert C. Hoover Mr. Dayly Weat ‘Virginda Washington and Lee University Virginia Congress United States

Fire From Gas Heater Ignites Third Floor Woodwork

A fire yesterday at 4 PM in the third floor of a three family dwelling at 1980 State Street started from an overheated gas heater. It ignited woodwork in a room but was extinguished before serious damage. Building owned by Max Buechlieer of 764 Clinton Avenue.

State Street Max Buechlieer Clinton Avenue

Radio Tonight Sings Classical Works and Beethoven

Tonight on WIZ Newark, a 360 meter wave program features Marjory Wells from the New York World at 7:43, Dr. M. Joseph Towmey at 8:00, and a piano recital by Carolyn Beebe with Schuman and Chopin selections. Gustave Langenus, a Brussels Conservatory graduate, performs in a salon set, followed by Bach and Beethoven pieces. The R. D. Orchestra of Chatham, N. J. closes at 9:48.

Newark Marjory Wells New York World M. Joseph Towmey Peddis Memorial Baptist Church Schuman le Rosaignol Alableft-Liszi Waltz Pudini Carolyn Beebe Drillang New York Chamber Music Society Chopin Villanalle Labate Adeglo Scherzo A. Guillhand Gustave Langenus Brussels Royal Conservatory Aria Bach Bach; “Tambourin Chinala,” ‘Kratsler; "Romanos In Beethoven Liebostreude Hielaler Vigi Salon Selppione New Chamber Music Society R. D. Orchestra Chatham, N. J

Building Loan Moves Into Front Offices

The Home Building and Loan Association shifts from rear to front of the State Street headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce after closing and renting the rear space.

The Home Building and Loan Association State Street Chamber of Commerce

MISS M CORMICK TO WED OSER IN MAY AT U S HOME

Zurich reports Miss Mathilde McCormick will marry Max Oser in May at the McCormick country seat near Chisago. Oser leaves Zurich to reside in the United States and become an American citizen under the family consent terms. His father was a Basle cavalry riding master who lost fortunes after Africa venture, and the Basle University founder.

Zurich Associated Press Mathilde McCormick Max Oser McCormick Chisago Qgser McCormick Amily United States Oscar Besle Africa Basle University Fldin Choo Basla Margold Max Oscar South Argentina

Presbyterian Girls Face Fairfield Five In Tight Showdown

Presays To Play. Ye Presbyterian girls basketball team will meet the Fairfield Tight five at the Presbyterian Hall tonight. The game promises to be a hammer as both teams have won several games in succession.

Presbyterian Fairfield Tigh Presbyterian Hall

Hughes Receives Dinner Refusing to Speak in Bermuda

Charley Evans Hughes American secretary of state was hosted at Government House Bermuda and thanked Governor General Sir James Willcockson for the salud. He said he would not speak during his vacation and planned to return to Washington in March with his wife remaining in Bermuda.

Hamilton Bermuda Charley Evans Hughes Government House James Willcockson Hughes Washington

Vets Condemn Schuyler on Soldier Bonus Stand

Bridgeport Post No. 1 World War Veterans passed a resolution condemning Congressman Schuyler Merritt's stance on soldier bonuses. The secretary plans to send a communication to Merritt and state organizer Minor Treat attended and spoke in favor of immediate passage. Several former service members were admitted to membership at the meeting.

Schuyler Merritt Bridgeport Post Merritt Treat Bonus

Slawson to Chicago After Conference Here

Superintendent Samuel J. Glawson met with the Schools and Teachers committees of the Board of Education in executive offices yesterday. He left the city last night for Chicago to attend a convents of school superintends in pphat. He will return March-say at PT Hada 4.

Samuel J. Glawson Board of Education Blawson Chitego Pphat Say

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