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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1922
Page
2
In Sofia on February 26, unrest erupted after government moves to remove a single letter from the Bulgarian alphabet. Police quelled demonstrations by students in sympathy with 13 professors dismissed for opposing the decree. Censorship steps were stated to back the measure.
A man named Geroxe Zihaly, of 767 Arctic Street, is recovering at his Hillside home from effects of a wedding celebration. After excessive alcohol, he became incoherent and required revival by Dr A B Marculis, then remained under care for mania and possible removal to Hill hospital.
A vintage ad extols Good Luck margarine for its unrivaled delicacy. It claims use of fall-cream milk from over 300 selected healthy herds, certified high quality milk destined to dominate the margarine field with rich flavor and affordability.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple Logan Bros Co addresses including 40 Park Ave and 397 Broad St. scattered items reference distribution points in places such as Madison, Pembroke, Stratford, and Main St. The text resembles a business directory or advertisement collage with partial street names and misreads.
An old health column recommends using a tablespoon of a salt mixture in water to flush kidneys. It claims meat overconsumption burdens kidneys and that the remedy, described as lemon grape juice with lithia and beer, cleanses waste, soothes bladder irritation, and prevents future issues.
The Prince of Wales is welcomed by large crowds in Lahore as unrest rises in British India. A hartal closed the city to Europeans, and concerns over safety and anti-British sentiment grow. Reports note Sikh hostility and agrarian tensions, with a London Times despatch reporting a staff officer wounded by an accidental rifle discharge near Patiala.
New York reports Juesserand lauding Borglum’s work at a memorial for Solon Borglum, with Lorado Taft and French ambassador statements highlighting the living impact of the sculpture movement. The ceremony included Borglum works and a white marble statue on display at the gallery.
A man dies after a fire in a man hole during an interior operation by workers including Waet Paul Wervoly of Zhuntan. A lantern dropped by a worker ignited fuel, trapping one man who perished while others escaped. Rescue efforts failed after multiple attempts as he was pulled from the shaft.
Bridgeport scenes sketched by J Twachtman depict industrial life and local shoreline, with works once shown in New York galleries. The etchings, linked to poet Keats by Jonathan Prance, capture Bridgeport’s Foot Bridge and East Main Street area amid late nineteenth century life.
Swiss based tale reports Max Oser and Miss McCormick awaiting settlement for possible dual homes in America and Switzerland. The Associated Press notes mentions mutual affection and a potential union amid family discussions and social expectations. Mathilde expresses a preference for older, wiser companions, adding tension to plans.
Robbers entered a Second Avenue drug store, overpowered clerk Gluckman, took cash from the register, and bound the victim. The assailants waited for two women customers before threatening the clerk with a pistol and forcing payment. Security at the rear room was described as heavy as the bandits fled.
A man at 236 Onk Street was detained after a disturbance in which a neighbor reported a brawl. Officers found a forged item and a concealed weapon in the suspect’s pocket. The accused, Anzoletto, faced charges of breach of peace and carrying concealed weapon.
A garbled account mentions a break in with a window broken and a bomb claim. Police were alerted and two suspects were detained for investigation at the headquarters. An apparent gang of squatters or occup ants were described, with unclear details and no clear outcome.
In Binghamton area New York three women died when an automobile plunged from a road into the Chenango River north of Port Crane. The deceased were Mrs Brady, Miss Reade, and Miss Josephine Casey. Driver Ros Nash and Miss Salice Leach survived. Search efforts gathered but bodies remained unrecovered as the current swept the vehicle downstream.
An unidentified 26 year old man was stabbed and killed on a highway. His body was found with a knife wound and run over by a car, with authorities unsure of the motive or identity at first.
Fragmented notice items list meetings and venues such as Fraternal Beiter and General Committee events. Places include 140 Middie Streex and 181 State sireul with various halls and streets mentioned, reflecting a district schedule of community gatherings.
Sydney J. Gulick spoke at the Universalist church on Mairfield avenue explaining how the Far East has been misread in America. He traced 1060 years of China and Japan history, noted U.S. lacks territorial aims, and cited Japan’s Meiji reforms boosting population and territorial questions raised at the Washington conference.
A 26 time American Red Cross report shows total aid to disabled World War veterans of 9 782 000. Judge John Barton Payne announces the national organization disbursed 7 000 000 through local chapters and the rest through national programs. About 3 648 chapters provide veteran services, with most maintaining aid offices.
Nogalam Arizona December 25 The body of Captain Mheotore Marbuke aviator son of the former United States minister to Belgium who died Friday from a wound received that week left here today for Baltimore where the funeral will be held Friday or Saturday his body arrived here yesterday from Mexico with willow tether and git unele left here for Baltimore Saturday
The Retail Merchants board will hold a 12:75 PM meeting at the Stratfield hotel to discuss a city factory campaign and rapid business growth. Speakers include Ramone S. Wolke, George C. Walde, George S. Traxell, James J. McGovern, and John J. Balan, with Chairman Daniel M. Stones signaling the event's importance to Bridgeport's economy.
Mrs Josephine Lyon Shelton widow of Fen P Shelton and an aunt of the Lyon family died yesterday in her home. Funeral will be held at 2 0 pm tomorrow from her late residence. Services to be conducted at Ceinthand church by Reverend Lyon. interment at Lyon Cemetery.
The M H A plans holding a summer state camp. The meeting at the re St aT re building decided to hold the camp at Sandy Plock near Waterbury. Representatives from several cities attended, presided by Ghormth Cohen. The committee will finalize details, followed by a Y W A dinner in the hall.
Unclear ad copy promising to cure a cold in one day using Laxative BromO Quinine tablets. Claims the genuine product bears the signature of W. Grove and warns buyers to ensure authenticity. Contains advertisement style text with fragmented phrasing and promotional assurances.
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