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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1922

Page

10

Bulgarian murder plot unfolds in port town tale

The report details a convoluted Bulgarian murder case involving a man named Ravan and his wife Milka. A money scheme to abduct and kill a girl, allegedly aided by Milka and her daughter, led to multiple fatalities as the plot unraveled across a sequence of betrayals and disguises.

Sshofia Hay Ravan Haeard Millia Ma Daugh Pers Smicea Awaant Cottane Milkam Mmurder- Redman Daaughter Milka Palied Pias Oes Ie Dar America Mexico

Short skirts court ruling ends divorce bid in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on January 12 Judge Summerfield declared short skirts irrelevant to divorce. He refused divorce to a Southern California maid and warned that anyone seeking separation while wearing a short dress risks an unfavorable outcome. He banned exhibits of hosiery above three inches as part of the ruling.

Los Angeles Summerfield

Prohibition Hearing Trades Bail Over Alcohol Ring

At a January hearing before United States Commissioner Hugh J Lavery, Fred L Kirk faced charges over illegal alcohol sales tied to the Pleischman Industrial Alcohol company. Bonds were set at 20,000 with additional defendants Edward Deregious, Edmundo Cella, Jong Kroutter, and William J Bishan held on related charges as agents pursue permit revocation for B-107.

United States Commissiones Hugh J. Havery Fredene Yards Washington Prohibition Enforcement Gover Travelet Chet Crohbouttan James A. TL Delaney Michael Delchery Jr Dentury Edward Deregious Hewitt Street Edmundo Cella Elian Jong Kroutter Broad Street William J Bishan Vals Airfield Ayente

City Hall Fire Trap Says Fire Inspector

Fire prevention chief John J. Tague reports 12 dangerous electrical wiring instances at City Hall and cluttered attic papers. He urges basement cleanup and a ban on smoking there, warns exits are inadequate and potential panic risks loom without proper fire escapes.

John J. Tague Francis P. Dunnigan

Church hosts first free lectures and concerts series

The church announces a new ongoing series of free lectures and concerts as a community contribution. A silver offering will be taken.

Battle over agricultural bloc aids for livestock in Senate

Senator Kendrick lauds the agricultural bloc's cooperation for wool and livestock relief. He backs tariff modifcations favoring producers, praises Secretary Wallace, and urges credits and stabilized market receipts to ease congestion and railroad rate burdens. He calls for concerted action to balance market distributions and boost demand.

Colorado Springs Cols Jonni B. Kendrick Wremling American Live Stock Association Endrick Kendrick Senate Troy Harding Henry ©. Wallace Henry Cy Wallace Crarm Ivestoci Rafners Sens Tor Kendrick Mauges Laat Mare ‘Keting Bear Ag

Gompers Opposes Amendment 10 To The Constitution

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor spoke against the proposed constitutional amendment that would remove the legal disabilities of women. He warned it would destroy protections for women workers and undermine standards working women cannot maintain through economic power.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers National Women's Party

Alumnae Dance Tonight by Black Rock Association

Members of the Black Rock alumnae association plan a dance this evening at the venue formerly known as Black Rock Country Club. Olive Anderson leads the committee with supporting members Murvury Murbers Spalhummoer and Camnild Istrom assisting. one member from each church 1008 to 1922 participates on the executive committee overseeing the event.

vFarms Ek Rock Country Club Miso Olive Anderson Agelsted Hidph Murvury Misa Florence Murbers Mise Phyra Spalhummoer Mise Camnild

Chicken Pie Supper Aims to Boost Church Funds

An old fashioned chicken and supper was held last evening at the First Methodist Church on Pairticid avenue and Broag street. More than 20 attended the event to support church funds. Tables were run by Mrs. Dow Beebe, Mrs. McCleary, Mrs. W. Whitney, Mrs. Burt Warner, Mrs. Willard Chats, Mrs. Chattie Lee and Milas Marlyn Rothery.

First Methodist Church Pairticid Avenue Broag Street Hasa Dow Beebe Mra. McCleary W. Whitney Burt Warner Mra Willard &Chats Mra. Chattie Lee Milas Marlyn Rothery

Liquor Owners Held on Manslaughter Charges

Jan 12 Michael Yokir a saloonkeeper and Stunko Uwdlika a bartender were held without bail on manslaughter charges amid an inquiry into poisonous whiskey that killed nine people in recent days. They are accused of serving poisoned liquor to victim Max Sandhop, identified as the fastest in the deaths.

Horoker Michael Yokir

Women of County to Meet in Stamford

Members of the Bridgeport League of Women Voters were invited to attend the Fairfield County leagues meeting in Stamford at the Stamford Women’s Club on Prospect Street. The program opens with a business session at 11, lunch at 1, and a talk by Mrs. Fouts Slade on the Washington conference on Limitation of Armament. Reservations for lunch are via Mrs. Gerald R. Stark of Stamford.

Stamford Bridgeport League of Women Voters Fairfeld County Stamford Women's Club Prospect Street Aftarneon Fouts’ Slade New Torley League of Women Voters Washington Gerald R. Stark Grove Street

KRESGE LOCAL MANAGER MAY LEAVE FOR POUGHKEEPSIE

GAmuele Taylor manager of the 3 9 Kreage 6 and 10 cent stores has been notified of a possible transfer to Poughkeepsie Nu Mr Taylor is a well known city figure with support from Chamber of Commerce and Rotary members hoping the Kresge company keeps its plan.

Gamuéle Taylor Taylor Chamber of Commerce Rot2 Stek Kresge Company

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