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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1922

Page

3

Major Opie Under Senate Inquiry Into World War I Shootings

Virginia witnesses testified before a Senate committee about charges that Major Opie of Staunton commanded troops in the Argonne offensive and ordered the shooting of several men to stop disobedience and retreat. Some witnesses claimed executions occurred, while others doubted they could identify specific victims.

Washington Virginia Argonne Brandeges Traln Memberane Hevi

New Londoners Victimized in Rum Deal

New Londoners are said to be victims of a $5000 rum scheme led by Dan Tarnasky. He allegedly obtained liquor from New York and Boston, offered local deliveries at bar prices, and took one third of each sale as a fee. Tarnasky reportedly used out of town endorsements to persuade buyers, with promised two week delivery times and receipts sampled by users.

London Dan Tarnasky New York Boston

Harbor Confusion Over Sloop Simon Banks At Cedar Creek

Complaint reports the sloop Simon Banks anchored in the Jack Rock arm of Cedar Creek blocking access to Hill coal yards. Orders were issued for immediate removal. Park City maintains winter sailings twice weekly despite schedule shifts caused by low patronage. Three louts checked from harbor. disputes arise among harbor watchmen over timepieces used to mark harbor time.

Simon Banks Jack Rock Cedar Creek Desalig Joseph Henry

Uric Acid in Meat Linked to Rheumatism Claims

An old advertisement claims rheumatism stems from uric acid in meat and advises hot weather care, reduced meat, plenty of water, and a treatment using Tad Salts and lithia water to cleanse blood and aid kidney function. It promotes these products as inexpensive and harmless remedies supported by longtime usage.

Bridgeport High School Crucial Needs Highlight Rotary Night

Bridgeport Rotary heard Principal 7 C Moore and six faculty members describe Bridgeport High School as a major city institution facing congestion and the need for more facilities. Moore argued the city requires two more high schools rather than one, to serve current and future students, with supporting charts and shop class exhibits showcased to Rotarians.

Bridgeport High School 7. C. Moore Adv Rotary Club of Bridgeport Hyurea Bridgeporte Moore Bridgenorth Eltylasth High School

Vital Statistics and Notices From a Dated Local Record

A garbled early 20th century column lists newborns with names and birth dates, then shifts to a personal tax notice outlining ages 71 to 60 liable for personal tax of 32 001 dollars and payment details at the Bridgeport tax office. It ends with probate court orders dated December 31, 1921 and estate liquidation notices for Mary Value in Bridgeport.

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Cornelia Wilder Council Holds Annual Dinner

The Cornelia Wilder Council No. 13 Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum hosted its third annual dinner at the Stratfield. Supreme officers including Supreme Regent Mrs. Carleton EB. Hoadley of New Haven attended along with Mrs. Dalby WW. Barstow and others. Miss Clara G. Howland of Springfield Mass spoke on loyalty to the Legion detailing the council’s two-year rise to prominence and the Loyal Ladies’ support during illness and death. The event featured remarks by leaders such as Mrs. Hoadley and Harold G. Kneepper with music by the George Lewis trio.

Yelow Gones Cornelia Wilder Todetmiatress Mies Clara G. Howland Springfeld Masa Carnilia Wilder Council Emoogel Miss Howland Carsloten G. Hoadley Royal Arcanum Mr. Hoadley Wayal Harold GC. Kneepper Bayal Arcanum J. Erwin Jacobs R Ia Connecticut Grace F. Carter Alexander Alison, Jr Frank J. Riley Otis Tsadela Gregory Stanley WS. Reana George Lewis Adestrs

Custody Battle Notice From Bridgeport Superior Court

Laura Louise Brown Knudsen pursues custody of all minor children in a Bridgeport Superior Court case filed January 6, 192s. Defendant Walter Judsen is absent. publication of notice is required by order. Publication will run in Bridgeport Telegram by January 11, 142, per Clerk MIGHARL FUANAGAN.

Laura Louise Brown Knudsen S. Walter Ncdsen Onden Con Field County Superior Bridgeport Lipau Koi Loulse Brown Laudsen Maping Tor I. A Ab Bing Walter Judsen Chase Street Toledo Ohig Levatofors Plains Perefore Cois Fuanagan Clerc

Real Estate Deeds Recorded Involving James and Others

Real estate deeds list transfers including James to J Pabist Feh field and Joln wien to Rexina Klein with sums around 4000 and 18400. Parcels feature Park avenues and New Haven addresses with various lot sizes and mortgage details. Names include Benfantin J Welnetele and Mechanics Bank with multiple street references and monetary figures.

James Pabist Fehfield Park Cyanea Joln Wien Rexina Klein Iniitistan Avenue Benfantin J. Welnetele Mann Lena Bongivengo Realty Church of the Nativity Motuage Deady Maron Marens Hernigi Isacs Thier Surest

Peliter Aided Ring Of Auto Thieves In Boston Case

The Boston case centers on alleged misconduct by District Attorney Joseph G. Pelletier. Supreme court hearings permit evidence linking ex state senator Charles H. Jane and former Middlesex District Attorney William J. Corcoran to obstruct or protect automobile thieves. The tenth day notes a charge Pelletier failed to prosecute George T. Perry and others due to improper motives.

Boston Mans Joseph G. Pelletier Supreme Court Ate Townes J. Weston Alen Charles H. Janea Wiliam J. Corcoran Middlesex County

Nurse Association Holds Busy Milford Session

The Milford Visiting Nurse association met at Milford High School last night. Christina Wappe reported December visits totaling 147 with 87 social service calls and 29 advisory. 40 residents were under care, 7 free, 8 paid, and 1 paid by a public aid. Mrs. Sambel Rickles was added as a volunteer assistant to Mrs. Wagon. A $186.70 raffle and a $10 New Year gift were noted along with school drink service and the club’s Bridge ball proceeds.

Milford Tan Milford Visiting Nurse Association Board of Education Christina Wappe Puplls Mra Sambel Rickles Mra Wagon Tickles Nuron Biman Volsbeck Cental Grani Matachaot WA Osherk Bridge Club Benjamin Slawe H. ¥. Puiney', Mes, Maypole Hawety) Mes Edgar T. Clark

Negotiators on Shantung discuss settlement fate at Washington

Washington January 10 1880 presidency reports say talks between Chinese and Japanese negotiators aimed at a Shantung settlement near the Washington conference will resume tomorrow. Focus remains on a railroad payment plan with Japan seeking a loan secured by the line while China argues for cash payment to regain control.

Shantung Washington Teva Partica Shins Dapan He Railroad China

Black Rock District Plans Social Center Progress

The Black Rock district pursues a community center with Maslewood and Seaside View joining Federation of Recreation Centres Association. Weekly social events are sponsored by the Board of Recreation. Black Rock School adds an athletics and gymnasium for socials. Residents support Adesitr as center funding moves through the Parent Association at Black Poe School.

Soi Mantis Cearrres Adesitr Parant Ohare Association A! Black Poe

Women’s University personals highlight society events

The notice lists members returning to college and attending various gatherings. It mentions M Gertruds Heid Mise Prune Baker Mise Eleanor Tavis Misa Heeien Anderson and others, with events at the American Tesla club house and related meetings. Public notices schedule afternoon sessions and sewing circles at local homes, with club deliberations on future events and officer elections.

Obituary notices for William With, Willa Williams, and Bridget Flynn

Obituaries report deaths of William With and Willa Williams of 23 Warren Street, with funeral details from Walker and Banks chapel, and Mary LeGras and May LeCras noted as widows of Job LeCras of 48 North Washington. Bridget Flynn obituary lists a funeral at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart church and burial at St Michaels. also mentions Josephine R. Gritty, daughter of Joanna Morgan and the late John Griffin, with family ties to Atlantic Street and News Town. Burial planned at St Michaels Cemetery.

William With Willa Wiliams, JC Warren Streat Mo 7 Walker and Banks Field Avenue Mary LeGras May LeCras Job LeCras Washington Erand Bata Fairtielé Avenue Bridget Flynn St. Charles Burely Br. McGiorey John Griffin John McGaughitiny Alsus Michael Kelley Dames Aynach Fhomua Spears Josephine R Jovaphine Sacred Heart Church Michaels

Obituary Notices From Early January Funerals

A series of brief death notices lists Edgar Bears aged 73 with services at Lakeview Cemetery Stratford on January 10, and Davis in Stratford with a private service. Donning in Psony and Gripfin in tiths cits report funeral arrangements, with services at Remington chapel and St Michaels. Haydon Frederick M Haydon funeral details cite Park Cemetery and late residence on Haydon Avenue with services scheduled Thursday.

Brers Dan Edgar Bears Agea Wunerat Lita Tat Kossuth Street Meiday Jan Lakeview Davis Stratford Dam Ak Dine Hom Erion Cemetery Psony Dan FB Noble Avenue Vriends J. A. Remington Batnim Avenue William Street Wednew Hangary Park Cemetery Griptfin Josephine Ray Chaughs Lake Ton Griffis Irlae Avlatuot Street Jam A& My Sagved Bears

Vote Today In Newberry Case

The Newberry election controversy sparks a split as both sides claim victory amid pressure to seat Newberry from Michigan. Senators debate and a possible investigation looms, with leaders signaling a Senate vote and a committee review to resolve the disputed seat.

Newberry Washington Renata Tenman H. Newburry Benaroe Michigan Henry Ford Isaders Anzi TS Newher Nateberry Senate Mr. Newberry

Autoists Held By Coroner In Deaths In Connecticut

Winsted January 1 The coroner reports two automobilists held criminally responsible for deaths in recent crashes Earl Galpin 17 Woodbury held for the death of Tudore Wright 79 who died December 16 in Waterbury hospital after being struck by a machine Galpin fled the scene The other driver William Innes Thomaston held responsible for James Reardon 35 of Thomaston who was thrown from a car on the road between Walterville and Thomaston Innes under influence and reckless driving held under coroners warrant with bond set at 74000 for superior court police say.

Winsted Anfogiated Press Herman Earl I Galpin Woodbury Tudore I. Wright Waterbury Galpin Wright William Innes Thomaston James Reardon Innes Walterville Aquor Innesse Alsider Superior Criminal Court

Catatotn's Alto Stolen From Golden Hill Street

Police seek a freshly looked vehicle owned by Philoe Cal Houn president of the Board of Police Cameras. The car was stolen from Golden Hill Street on Monday night in an unfolding local crime report.

Philoe Calhoun Board of Police Camers Golden Hill Streec Aurnge

New Agreements End Engravers Strike in New York

Three hundred striking photo engravers returned to work after eleven photo engraving firms signed new working agreements. Officials said talks with other employers would continue tomorrow and strike leaders predicted all remaining workers would resume by week’s end.

New York

Try Magnesia for Stomach Trouble Ad

An advertisement touts drinking or tablet Form Disuraled Magnesia to neutralize stomach acid, relieve indigestion, bloating, and heartburn after meals. It claims safety with continued use, urging readers to try the product after other aids fail and to consult a pharmacist.

BromO Quinine Headache Remedy Advertisement

Laxative BromO Quinine tablets promise headache relief by curing the cold. Described as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer, the genuine product bears the signature of B. W. Grove. Be sure you get BromO. 20c.

B. W. Grove

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