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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1922

Page

5

Detroit 10 Take Over Car System In Municipal Rail Plan

Detroit Mich Jan 5 a treaty ends a twenty year war between Detroit and Detroit United Railway. City to take over the company on a rental basis with a possible purchase in 1923. Municipal system to grow to 476 miles, far ahead of rivals. Coop operation begins with joint use of tracks as city builds 45 miles of new track since 1920.

Detroit Mich Detroit United Railway Oneh Staelf Bandsloo West Coast CAMS Detroit United United States Supreme Court Niciparty Woodward Avenue Fort City and Detroiters James Couzens

Boy’s tale spurs dig for missing man near Springfield

Polish residents and private detectives dig along Bostet road after 11 year old Wester ClopUk claims an unknown man forced him to ride in a truck with a box. He says the box was lowered and buried at a pond, prompting police to continue questioning and search efforts.

Springfield Mnes Alstrict Bostet Albert Klewacz Vera Wester ClopUk Aig Angre North Wilbraham

Full of Pep People Say Women Attract Attention

A vintage advertorial note extols a lively young woman’s popularity at dances and entertainments. It claims red blood signals happiness and promotes Gude’s Pepto Mangan as a remedy to boost vitality, with doctors approving it for weak or run-down people. Sold in liquid and tablet forms.

Gude

WIFE DEMOCRAT CHOSEN BY REPUBLICAN INDIANAPOLIS MAYOR

Indianapolis mayor Jan S. Lew Shank, a Republican, appoints his wife Sarah a position on the park board. Despite party differences and her Democratic ties, Lew says the choice focuses on qualifications and a pledge to provide playgrounds for children. Sarah Shank accepts, noting Lew could have named others but trusted her to fulfill commitments. The marriage is highlighted as a close partnership in public service.

Indianapolis Indy Jan S. Lew Shank Indian ‘Apolis Lew Perk Commissioners Mra Baptist Church Mr. Mayer Sarah

Fraternal and civic groups listed in Bridgeport notices

A jumble of fraternal organizations and social clubs is listed with addresses in Bridgeport, including the International Union, Bridgeport Schwalben Benefit Society, Brotherhood of Painters, Swedish Congregational church, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, Daughters of America, and Women’s Christian Temperance Union, among others, with various street addresses and meeting points. The notice reads like a community registry of associations and their meeting venues.

Ionery Workr Bakery and Control Laecal Ina International Union Beirfield Avenue Bridgeport Schwalben Bick Benefit Society, Inc French Street Brotherhood of ‘Painters Tocoratoreani Paper ‘Hangers of America Imest Swedish Wundred Men Society Swedish Conprepational Church Laurel Avenue Grove Street Wraternsl Aid Union Bridgeport Lodge Fairfield Avenue Cumap No Tigers State Street Savoy Athletic Association Fembroke Street Company F.C. TR Knights of Pythias Housatonic Hve Ue Jernussiem Hantersonte Temple Broad Su Belton Camp Woodvien of America Lee Avenue Ae Bridgeport Lodge Brew England Order of Protection Broadrest Court Nelson East Main

Transportation survey committee names Terry City member

Bridgeport is represented by ALS trad KL Terry of a Connecticut Chamber of Commerce panel to survey freight transportation in the state. The committee includes Luctua 5. Storrs and other business leaders, planning an early meeting to draft a report with practical transportation suggestions for the next General Assembly.

Bridgeport Alstrad KL Terry of & Committee Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Torry Thighl City Enrinser New Haven Luctua 5 Storrs Connecticut Company

Child Perishes In Gas Poisoning At Lodging House

Shelton Jan Friedy Pasch, year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Herman Pasch, died of gas asphyxiation at a lodging house. Her parents narrowly escaped death, revived after a lodger found them unconscious in their bedroom. The child was discovered hand in bed, concealed by bed clothing after revival efforts.

Shelton Jan Friedy Pasch Herman Pasch

No Decrease Here In Coal Prices

Local dealers report no notification of a price cut for bituminous coal. Officials expect possible reductions in anthracite for home use and bituminous for factories around April 1, with lower freight rates likely then. Hard coal now sells around $14.60 per ton locally.

Husted City Tee and ‘Coal’ Company Rande Patrick McGou Hused

Dispute Referred to Arbitration Board in Chile Water Rights

In Chile, government concessions allowing private diversions of the Mauri river for irrigation sparked protest from Bollwlu. After negotiations, parties agreed to submit the matter to arbitration.

Arbitration Board Santiago Jan Mauri Chile Bollwlu

Teletya Cream Balm Ad for Catarrh Relief

A vintage advertisement touts TEly'a Cream Balm to relieve nasal catarrh and stuffed head. It promises rapid penetration of swollen membranes, reduced hawking and dryness, and easier breathing with a few applications.

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Street Railway Company Walter Cieplik Lew Shane Tole Bream Middle Strest Terry City Member OF Transportation Survey Joseph Hilton Cor Fairfield Ave Middle St
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