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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1922
Page
2
The article discusses the anticipated weekend selection of a new pope, with opinions on maintaining Vatican independence and neutrality. It notes unease about external governments influencing the papal choice and mentions potential veto dynamics among European nations.
Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia and his secretary face stormy weather on the voyage to Havre en route to Rome for the conclave. The delay extends their travel beyond expected days as crews counter the high seas. The pair aboard with Cardinal Begin, heading to the papal election, aim to reach before voting concludes despite extreme conditions.
E K Sherman of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, living at 56 Howard Ave New Haven Conn, recounts his three year decline from stomach catarrh to near death. After taking Tanlac he gained 22 pounds, returned to work, and reports improved appetite and digestion. Tanlac sold in Bridgeport Hindla Drug, Southport Linn Switzer, Fairtiets Orrin Hertz.
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a concentrated penetrating heat treatment for rheumatism and sore spots. It claims tingling warmth within minutes relieves pain and stops aches by warming tissue through, urging readers to buy the genuine Bowles product.
An aged advertisement touts Menthos sulphur as a cure for itchy skin and eczema. It claims quick relief, cooling application, and harmless ingredients with a soothing cream. The copy urges readers to use the product via suggested methods and references a germ claim.
Stratford police report 42 year old Avon carpenter George Zboral attacked his wife and six children with a claw hammer and a knife forged from an army bayonet. He allegedly planned the attack for months after discovering a home tax payment issue. His wife and two children were injured. the son is questioned on motive.
An aid recounts how Congressman Murrell helped locate a missing boy amid a collapsed building after a night of disaster. The boy, found alive, reunited with his mother as authorities attempted to identify victims and manage the chaotic scene near Glasp. The incident followed the collapse during a downtown theatre event, with casualties and a tense search continuing into the early hours.
Police arrested two suspects yesterday after a break in at the Commercial store early Friday. The victim, a young man, was attacked by four men and robbed of a pocket wallet containing cash. Eyewitnesses identified the assailants at the scene.
A long forgotten tale from Bridgeport Savings Bank recalls a brass studded iron safe once housed in Water and Wall streets. The piece, a relic of early banking, symbolized security as the bank grew from a small storefront to a brick building, with safes, guards, and a community’s early prosperity shaping its legend.
A Washington dispatch lists numerous names of dead and injured tied to a House of Representatives page and associated figures. The document mentions Mrs Marie Segourney Coran, Miss Virginia O'Donnel, Miss Vivian Persson, Captain G, Colonel Charles C Tucker, and others with unclear spellings and multiple titles.
Rescuers found two young girls beneath the wreckage of Kalderbocker theatre after the roof collapse. Both were alive and taken to hospital without identification. A fifth person died in the tragedy, while others were injured as chairs and debris shielded them.
Police report 200 injured, many seriously, in the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster. Local victims include Thomas Aring, Mrs. Gey, and others. carriers and family members injured or killed, with Army and police officers assisting at the scene.
A collapsed scene near a Washington area shows a man dead with injuries suggesting he was struck during a violent incident. Hospitals and relief stations report many injured and missing limbs in the chaotic aftermath. Communications lines are down, and officials warn of dangerous travel on snowy highways as investigations and notified kin begin.
A fragmented OCR note describes a minor theft involving pennies and a mention of a ship and a named location. The text references a burglary in Denver and a string of unclear names and terms, suggesting a small local crime blip with symbolic coin loss. Specific details remain muddled due to damaged source text.
A damaged OCR note reports possible crimes and injuries involving Martha Strate and others. It mentions Towle Wysaniyer, Nathan Euan, and a fatal incident linked to a Polonee cruise-like event. The text is garbled with broken names and unclear details about locations and outcomes.
A public meeting under American Russian Relief discusses recognizing the Soviet government amid famine in Russia. Speakers warn that drought and hunger threaten millions as ship captains and officials urge Washington to acknowledge the regime to aid starving peoples.
Santa Plata Calif plan to forecast earthquakes parallels weather forecasting. UC Berkeley professor Lawson and Santa Clara Observatory director Rivard back the idea noting burgeoning science. Critics urge caution on predicting exact dates and intensity while highlighting need for robust data and experiments.
China contends it owns Shantung as talks proceed, with debates over rightful authority and delegation shaping the conference. Officials note potential outcomes depend on definition of sovereignty and formal agreements, while observers warn of possible delays.
Weather bulletin notes the storm near Bermuda weakening as it moves northeast of Bermuda. Atlantic coast stations report federal temperatures and lighter pressures east of the Mississippi with fair conditions expected today and tomorrow. Inland, New England areas experience delayed trains and disrupted New Haven service due to high water.
A historic winter storm drenched the mid Atlantic, burying Washington and surrounding areas under up to two feet of snow. Coastal gales crippled shipping from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras as Philadelphia and New York logged heavy snowfall and power outages mounted. The storm's center lingered offshore while a cold front left the region unsettled with a milder outlook by Tuesday.
Louie Ebener, saloon keeper on Connecticut Avenue, was arrested Saturday night after an exempt to a halt pint incident. He was charged with violating the liquor order and released under a $300 bond. Police did not disclose the order evidence found.
The piece recalls Galveston’s recurrent yellow fever scares in 1881 when the city, a twenty year old port, feared an outbreak that could decimate the population. It notes interventions and a presumed halt in spread as mosquitoes were reduced.
CALDWELL N J San 23 A postmaster named Joseph Listex of Pine Brook was blown from the top of a mountain today by a gust of wind and fell roughly 109 feet before landing in a snow drift He escaped with no serious injuries and was surprised by witnesses to the fall.
A brief notice lists the Fraternal Editor and The Teles pram venue at 7490 Middle Steers for tonight’s gatherings. No further details provided.
A fragmentary OCR shows a frail General committee line and scattered proper nouns. It lists addresses such as Kas. Wassongon avenue and 474 Kas. Wassongon avenue, Venice Athletic club, lodges and societies like Sons of St. George and St. Paul hiplecopa church, with several personal names and dates including Samuel HW Harris and 1834 Broadway. The text lacks coherent events or actions.
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