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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
2
Lawrence Ross, 72, a retired contractor in New London, was found dead at his home from gas inhalation. The death appears linked to a gas escape from a heater he evidently believed was lit. Police and investigators are examining the scene for further details.
A farmer on Wik farm suddenly used an axe from a shed, injuring six in his family before walking to Sheriff Aye's office to confess. The dead include his wife Kate four, daughter Ruth fourteen, and others. Authorities investigate the grave incident with full details forthcoming.
New York on June 14 reports Severn Dendred supporters praising Woodrow Wilson as opening hero of a campaign for a $100,000 annual award by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation for meritorious service to democracy public warfare liberal thought and peace. James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany and others spoke of Wilson and said he was stabbed by hatred envy and ignorance. if he had won his aims there would be no war clouds in Europe today.
The article recounts Mick Collins arriving at Dublin Castle and meeting Lord Fitzalan. It notes Joe Reilly’s loyal vigil at his door for years as Collins meets Privy Council rooms and completes a formal government transfer. It mentions a prior British offer of 200000 pounds to secure a prison board entry.
The city rescinds wartime hire-truck rates set by a rushed ordinance and returns to open market pricing. Department heads gain authority to hire at prevailing rates. Alderman John W. leads the move as trucks and wagons revert to market bids with potential substantial city savings.
London Yan reports Premier Mara qas is reappointed by King Alfonso and asked to form a new ministry. The king expressed confidence in his leadership despite the uncertain soligy.
Jummaging OCR fragment notes the death of F Wynne, a New Haven lawyer aged 61, after an acute attack. The brief item mentions he was a long time resident of Unionville, survived by a widow and three children, and practiced law for about thirty years. The text is garbled with missing punctuation and names.
The article notes an edict prompting a public forum on vaccination as a response to opposition. It cites Dr Katzoff warning thousands of children miss school unless the board acts, and mentions Teague yarn’s Information bureau at 96 Sanford Avenue led by Miss Sarah I Boudren with contact Barnum 2110.
Police raided the saloon at 611 Walter Street last night finding a quart of alleged gin behind the bar. Proprietor Pred Mote was arrested and released on bail of 200 dollars awaiting trial this morning.
Rev J Benton Werner of Grace Episcopal Church urges sincerity in enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. He says believers must enforce prohibition fully while opponents should push for modification or repeal, and urges all to act by duty rather than passive resistance.
A advert claims pile symptoms such as itching bleeding and protrusion can be cured in six to fourteen days. It mentions a refund if the product does not work and promotes instant relief for symptoms like itching and irritation. The wording is informal and markets treatment possibilities and refunds.
Police continue a detailed inquiry into an arson plot tied to a storehouse fire. Samuel Dworkin and Nathan Dworkin deny knowledge of the plan despite questions about 21 000 insured value and 26 000 inventory. Sixteen company stores reportedly received stock since the inventory dated January 2.
The coal trade announced reductions pushing coal to 13 per ton on the city road retail level, 1.40 below last week. The City Ice and Coal Company, Airmerninal, and Vincent Brothers joined the dealers’ association meeting with a dozen firms represented. A spokesman suggested 18 x ton as the base starting price.
An old advertisement touts Vitamine derived from yeast sold as a concentrated tablet for stomach relief. It claims high potency, broad benefits, and pharmacist endorsements, warning against weak compounds while urging purchase. The text appears garbled but emphasizes a “phos-tae nt tablets” and laboratory origin.
The pavishi al government announces it has assumed duties under the treaty. It directs that all law courts, corporations, departments, state boards, judges, civil servants, and public officers continue their functions until ordered otherwise by the provisional government. The move sets the stage for the Free State Parliament to assume full powers.
Fragmented notes from a page one report discuss postponed police promotions, ongoing budget disputes, and criticisms of department spending. The text references public orders, safety policies, and crowd control concerns, with mentions of legal actions and governance analysis surrounding city expenditures.
In Middletown on January 36 Mayor James F. Connery a Democrat was reelected by 794 votes over Republican W Wilson. Democrats carried the city ticket except for the assessor William J Idiett, reelected Republican by 14. Mae A, a Republican, was defeated while Democrats won aldermen and councilmen, gaining control of the common council for the first time in 12 years.
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