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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1922
Page
4
Lillian Snow, sixteen, injured when struck by a truck on Madison Avenue yesterday afternoon. She received back and other injuries and was treated at Emergency hospital. Police report driver’s name unavailable. her father was arrested on assault charges after objecting to her dating a man.
A cryptic claim states that ardom workers are thin because they are lean, while suggesting fat oncash drives the condition. The text appears fragmentary and lacks clear context or verifiable details.
In Washington a father named Martin shot at Robert Hawkins as he stepped from a car near the Martin home, driven by a dispute over Katherine Martin's marriage to a naval officer. Hawkins fled, two more shots were fired, and Martin surrendered after confessing. Katherine then contacted Hawkins who returned to Annapolis to confirm he was the target.
Willan H Donning aged 64 longtime plumber of 278 Noble avenue was found dead at 7 am by brother in law Thomas Cleary. He was seen alive Sunday night and likely died of heart disease. Survived by two sons Alex and William. Funeral at 2:80 pm from Remington chapel Barnum avenue. Burial in Park cemetery.
Frederick M. Haydon 78 a sewing machine adjuster for Wheeler and Wil son and Singer for 55 years died yesterday at home 177 Wheeler avenue Bridgeport Born Lowell Mass July 24 1843 he moved to Bridgeport at age two Survived by son Harry and other relatives Funeral 2:30 pm Thursday from 177 Wheeler avenue burial Paris cemetery John Roberts William H of 1402 State street and other local figures listed Also noted were obituaries for John Roberts and Martha Reveend with funeral details and burial in Lakeview cemetery Paris and Canaan area notices for Joseph W Teer and Mrs C Peet involving service locations and end dates
The notice lists multiple obituaries and funeral details including addresses in Kossuth Street and Park Cemetery, with names such as Frederick M. Haydon and Seth Keighley. Dates include January 7 and January 12, with funeral times and interment locations referenced across several cities and funeral homes.
Senator B F Ladd of North Dakota, aligned with the farmer bloc, unveils a bill to demonetize gold and create a loan bureau in the Treasury with branches in postal savings banks. He argues money should be based on property and issued or loaned at four percent to develop real resources, while harshly criticizing gold as artificial.
Sir Paul Dukes of the British Secret Service discussed Bolshevik power in Red Russia last evening. He argued the Bolsheviks seized control after the czar’s overthrow, gaining power without early participation by leading revolutionaries. The talk, introduced by Dr. William Horace Day, centered on the need to secretively secure world peace.
A fragmented account cites Bolshevik leaders and a secretive Central regime, claiming terror against peasants and extensive espionage. It references Lithuania’s minister during peace talks, noting Soviet power rests on three things, including Jewish brains and Chinese quotes, reflecting biased and inflammatory rhetoric.
Marquis Okuma, former Japanese premier, died this morning after a long illness. The public notice announced his passing from Tokyo, with state honors pending. The unexpected death ends a prominent era in Japanese politics and diplomacy.
A Senate postmaster general letter urges opposition to a section of a racing bill that would bar newspapers from publishing horse racing results arguing the measure curtails press freedom. The letter supports the bill’s aim to curb lottery transport but opposes the press restriction and calls for the section’s removal.
Private George P. Moore was installed as commander of the Harry W. Congdon post American Legion. County Chairman Justus J. Fennell and State leaders attended the impressive ceremony, with remarks by Governor Clarence W. Seymon and others from veterans groups and auxiliary units.
An advertisement extols purified cocoanut oil shampoo as superior to alkali-heavy soaps. It claims the greaseless formula cleanses scalp, prevents hair damage, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and manageable. The product is touted as affordable and long-lasting for families, with a note to ensure the druggist provides the advertised brand.
An old timey ad promotes a pure antiseptic cream to clear nasal passages and relieve head colds. It claims instant relief as the user breathes freely, noting open nostrils and reduced sniffing, while urging use for stuffed heads and nasal congestion.
An advertisement warns that grip and pneumonia creep in with volatile weather and neglected colds. It urges faithful use of Father John's Medicine, described as alcohol free and physician prescribed for coughs and throat troubles, backed by years of endorsements.
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