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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1922

Page

5

Unclaimed $5,000 in Shelton Bank Checks Open

Former Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, receiver of Shelton Bank and Trust, urged depositors to cash outstanding checks totaling up to $5,000. Many checks were already cashed after nearly $2,000,000 was distributed last September, but some remain unclaimed including $900 to William A. Doran, $320 to Mrs Provence Walters, and $600 to Thomas Pennafeather as the receiver seeks final discharge.

Elene Shelton Bank and Trust Company Marcus H. Holcomb Shelton Hha Superior Court William A. Doran Provence Walters Thomas Pennafeather

Court orders employer to pay driver fine

In City Court Deputy Judge Arthur M. Tomiley ruled Gabriel Smith of 71 Sylven avenue guilty of operating a car without a license. The fine of $10 was charged to Michael Hoffman, a Knowlton street coal driver and Smith’s employer, who must pay it. The court held employers must know if their drivers are licensed.

Arthur M. Tomiley

Four Cylinder Motorcycle Manufacturing At Bullard Plant

Sinclair and Molitor motorcycle contract boosts Bullard Plant output as four cylinder units move to a new department. Stanley E. L announces progress while Bullard vice president says manufacturing will not hamper existing sales and will rely on old and new staff to meet demand through continued contracts.

Bullard Sinclair Andi Sinclaster Company

Diplomatic Reception Held at White House in 1914

In Washington on January 12 1914 the first diplomatic reception of the Wilson administration was hosted at the White House. Secretary and Mrs Hughes assisted President and Mrs. Wilson in receiving members of the diplomatic corps. Delegates and foreign officials attending the arms conference were among the guests.

Washington Mira. Hughes Myre Hnarding Theiplomatic Corps

Armed farmers on man hunt near Cleveland Ohio

More than 400 farmers armed with shotguns and available weapons search the countryside between Chagrin Falls and Auburn near Bere in Wayahoga county as a manhunt follows a midday shooting. Mrs Horace Wilson is severely injured after being attacked on her farm. she reached a telephone for help and is in critical condition.

Clevelant. O Dan Chagrin Falls Auburn Neer Bere Horace Wilsol Wayahoga County Tilieit Eltehen

Railroads Overcapitalized Says Glenn E Plumb

Washington. Glenn B. Irvine counsel for sixteen standard railroad labor organizations wrote to Markham president of the Trnots Central railroad alleging heavy overcapitalization of US railroads. He cites Jolson and says preliminary carrier valuations by the Interstate Commerce Commission overstate actual value. Plumb compares market value on Jan 4 1922 per Wall Street Journal showing public holdings could be bought for 10.64 billion dollars, about half the carrier valuation.

Washington. Inn Glenn B. I Vin Statdard Organizations of Railway Eni Loyes Cle. Markhaim Trnots Central Railroad Markham e@xespaon Wiant HL Jolson International Association of Machinists Prellninary Wall Street Journal Plums Adda Carri

Sweet cider linked to mass drunkenness in White Plains

Local report describes an analysis of sweet cider claiming it contained alcohol and caused widespread drunkenness in White Plains last year. Police notes mention concerns over cider production and public health worries as authorities seek to limit consumption and assess fermentation risks.

White Plains Vadah

State Grange Installs Its New Officers

Waterbury CT reports the Connecticut State Grange closing session with installation of newly elected officers. C Patmey, Rhode Island Grange master, presided. Mrs Chay declined to serve as lady assistant, so Mrs Charles Covelt of Glastonbury was elected. Resolutions call for larger bureau appropriations at market inst.

Waterbury Dan Connecticut C. Patmey Chap- Wan Rhode Island Chay Lewis Southington Charles Covelt Glastonbury Grange

Dance Night By Sixth District Women Club

A social dance last evening brought together three hundred guests at French street venue. The Sixth District women organized the event to raise funds for the club charity. An orchestra led by Ella JH Keenan performed while a committee headed by Mrs Keenan oversaw arrangements with assist from Lawrence Hayes and several volunteers.

French Strait Claddes Orchestra Ella JH. Keenan Lawrence K. Hayes Mag Fite Rerail Jonny Smith Farrel William Leonard

Expulsion from New York exchange of Gustav Minton noted

Expulsion at Gustav Minton from the New York Stock Exchange was announced today. Minton, described as a specialist in severe speculative issues, operates individually and is not affiliated with any brokerage firm.

Bridgeport New York City New York Associated Press Gustav M. Gdinton New York Klotk Exchange Minton

Transfer of Danzig railroads to Polish government

Danzig reports the transfer of the cities main rail lines to the Polish government under the Warsaw ministry. The move standardizes control of transportation after the Versailles treaty framework and keeps the local staff, with a director based in Danzig, to sustain relations with residents.

Danzig Versalles Min Warsaw Ayarem Ant Lac Paris Ig Sud Danaigers

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