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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1921

Page

3

Dr Burns Leaves Hospital Staff in Turbulent Departure

Dr. Burns resigns from the hospital staff amid a troubled exit. He is slated to be succeeded by D. J. Craft and G. Sprague while former interns and staff note his controversial tenure. The move comes as the Holy Cross trained physician plans to pursue private practice and continue medical education at Washington. Public sentiment reflects the institution’s unsettled transition on Main Street.

Rhard J.burns Amo J. Whinnesy Barnes Real College Holy Cros Mass Washington Main Street the Murer

Veterans Sign Up for Army Service in South

Veterans and local applicants gather at the Art Recruiting office on Main Street as the Army announces plan for two divisions to reach full war strength. The 2nd division at Camp Travis slated for 18,900 men, with six skeletonized divisions totaling about 72,060 when merged with the national guard.

Tamford Army Main Street Camp Travis Congress War Department Thea Camp Jackson National Guard

Snow Likes Bathing 50 Takes Winter Plunge

Milford report details Amos Snow and Joe Janeiro racing to plunge into Myrtle Beach in winter attire. Amid cheering crowds the improvized stunt drew onlookers before they briefly lingered on the beach. Snow and Janeiro, both residents, participated after a challenge about summer time pleasures.

Milford Amos Snow Oak Avenue Myrtle Beach Joe Janeiro Snow Janeire BM C. Plang

Christmas hootch tale ends with arrest in Waterbury

In Waterbury Conn a patrolman questioned a man who said a bottle of rye whiskey was a Christmas present from his sweetheart. He was taken to the home of Joseph Meziski on North Main Street where police found a bootlegging operation. Meziski was arrested and the case was continued to tomorrow in city court.

Waterbcry Conn John J. Donahue Joseph Meziski North Main Street Antil Fuk UE Mexiski

Firemen Heard in Death Inquiry in Maplewood Incident

Coronte J. J. Phelan testified that firemen heard cries as they investigated the death of William Regnery who died from injuries after falling from a pole-hole at No 2 chemical house on Maplewood avenue on December 4. Bremen testified Regnery was moved away and walked backward toward the...

Coronte J. J. Phelan William Regnery No. 2 Chemical House Maplewood Avenue Bremen Regnery Nolan

First Witness to Be Called Tuesday in Notts Case

Trial notes describe the homicide of Nott with Wade and Johnston accused. Evidence outlines brutal blows and multiple stabbings in a Matted home setting, body disposed of in a swamp using a trunk and automobile bluff. Juror selection proceeds with numerous local residents questioned, many excused over biases toward capital punishment or personal conflicts.

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Permit Granted For Erection of Large Power Plant

Permit approved by a building inspector for a large electric power plant at the foot of East Min Iront with an estimated cost of 4810,000. Plans from Westtort & Mapes of Newshaven call for a 40 foot high structure extending 190 feet frontage and 97 feet back, to be built by Casey and this city. Construction to begin soon with completion expected in about 18 months. The project is first in a group of buildings to meet future power needs.

East Min United Minminnding Company Westtort & Mapes Newshaven Casey Unik Alree le Build K Avenue Torie Ayelas Errige Morgan George Movays

Paterson Suit Seeks 30000 Over Nonpayment of Annuity

Paterson of Bridgeport sues Walter Paterson of Bridgeport and Harcla Paterson of Chicago in Superior Court claiming 32000 yearly annuity for life in monthly payments was agreed in May 14 deal tied to stock transfer at Paterson Purse Co Stratford. He alleges failure to pay for three months and seeks damages totaling 30000 plus potential stock transfer or judgment options.

Superior Cour Dames “Paterson Bridgeport Walter Paterson Harcla Paterson Chicago Paterson Paterson Purse Company Stratford Paterno

Man and Woman Sue for Automobile Collision Damages

Ida Lois Werme and Ray Werme of Norwalk sue Olive Ward in Iuvenor court for 4000 as damages from a Nov 19 collision in Darien claiming severe internal injuries to Mrs Werme and costs for her medical care and car expenses. Dr George Fi' Oher of Stratford sues Stanley Crater Co for 3500 after a Sep 11 Stratford Ave crash causing severe kidney injury and loss of use of his vehicle.

Ida Lois Werme Ray Werme Norwalk Iuvenor Olive Ward Darien Mys Rug Glalins Verme George Fi’ Oher Stratford Stanley Crater Company Stratford Avenue

City Reports A Singular Hiccup Case In Emergency Care

Reports indicate only one case of hiccups in the city treated yesterday at the Emergency hospital. Doctors note the hiccup episode may relate to intestinal conditions and consider various possible causes.

Judge Keeler Grants Six More Divorces This Year

Judge Jobin i. Keeler grants six additional divorces, lifting this year’s total to 509. The court records show petitions filed and decrees issued for multiple couples, with custody and related terms noted. Several cases involve Stamford Bridgeport and surrounding towns, reflecting persistent marital dissolutions and custody requests.

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Special Letters Delivered Minus Receipt in 1921

Announcement by the Postmaster General describes special delivery rules in 1921. Delivery to addressees or authorized persons, notice left for box deliveries, and penalties for missed attempts. Regulated handling of registry and C. G. D. specials to protect currency and valuable items.

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Borrowed Engine All In Railroad Seeks Another

The Northern railroad, a short line in Texas, applied for a federal loan of 20000 dollars to purchase a used locomotive. The railroad warned that without another engine by spring it will be forced to suspend operations.

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