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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
2
In a discussion on school health policy officials question the legality of compulsory vaccination orders and the health board's power to compel injections. Courts have often upheld attendance rules but will not endorse forceful medical procedures that risk serious harm or death, leaving the board facing legal scrutiny.
Three armed men entered a saloon near Adam Standish place, backed patrons into a corner, demanded money from the register, and left in an automobile. The report notes a high total loss with unclear details due to damaged text.
Seven new smallpox cases were reported to the Health Department, including a severe case. Total under treatment at Isolution Hospital reached thirty four. Five new cases were from the family of Michael J. Royston at 240 Lafayette Street. one case belonged to Jees Larsen, a 14 year old student at 778 Newfield Avenue. Dr Stanlay A. Osborn explained schools stayed open to track and report cases, enabling quicker nurse or doctor visits. State Health Department supports Bridgeport measures and expects school vaccines to curb spread among schoolchildren.
Three armed men robbed three employees of Reed and Rees dyeing and cleaning at the firm’s Eust 40th street office of a weekly payroll about 4000 dollars. They fled in a waiting automobile after scattering the crowd.
Ulster rejects the imperial treaty as a boundary commission could strip Ulster of territory. The region urges governance from Belfast until the south proves it can self govern within the British empire and resist loyalty oaths to the empire.
The Police Board moves to promote ten officers while addressing traffic staffing gaps at key centers. An uptick in the Hauer case spurs more detectives for thorough vehicle theft investigations, but no funding steps have yet been approved to expand the force.
Provisional government to be formed as the Irish Parliament contemplates a 10 vote on the treaty. Cabinet members meet at Mansion House amid discussions of transferring authority from Britain to Dublin and addressing looming strikes and political tensions.
Bridgeport Construction Co seeks interest on $32,000 held by an injunction against the city for two months early last year. Thomas R. Lill of Municipal Researcher deemed the bill beyond appropriation and a charter violation. the claim was presented to the Board of Aldermen by A M Cullinan for the construction firm. City later paid after injunction lifted. interest estimated near $269.77. Cullinan asserted the funds remained in the bank for two months and that the city earned interest which he sought to refund to his client.
Tohn Martin of New York City Agnes Moran and Margaret Klatt of New Haven spoke at a MacSwiney council meeting at the Hibernian home Washington avenue. Martin spoke at length on the Irish question, Moran urged council membership, and Klatt commented that the organizations would remain intact and called for a strong drive for new members.
A large cave in the Meckey area trapped three laborers, John Barrett Michael Kelly and others. Rescue teams rescued two workers and hospital care was given to the injured. Roaring rumble and surface cracks caused alarm across the surrounding district with minor property damage and disrupted streets.
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