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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1922

Page

12

Proprie­tors of Compo Inn Heavily Fined

Westport July report details a liquor case involving the Levy and Wheeler families. Judge and jurors presided as state police testified. Mrs Levy served drinks to officers on three visits in June. Mrs Levy fined 200 dollars plus costs. Greenstein plans an appeal. Parking arrangements and town updates follow. Community notices cover Legion funds, residents, club meetings, church events, and Little Mothers League sessions at Staples High School.

la Westport Fairfield Edward EB. Bredley Henry Graenstein Harry R. Sherwood At & Sourt Breszy Briestets Edward Co. Birgo Wanver Saugatuck Birge Frank Cribari Scugatuck Cribari Jasug American Legion Westport Board of Finance L Mir Ang Ary Harold Keith New York Glummer Wisen Saugatuck Neighborhood Bridge Club William Taylor Greens Neighiborhood Club W. D. Dickson George B Hatch Greens Farms Church Belfast Maine Little Lmothers League Staples High School Christ Church Edward ©. Nesp

Wife Waives Hearing On Murder Charge In New Heaven

Mrs Mary B Sheehan who shot and killed her husband Dennis in a May quarrel waived examination in City court on a murder charge and was held without bond for the superior court She became hysterical during the appearance on July 3.

New Heaven Mary B Sheehan Dennis Quarrel City Court

John S Hillhouse Ends Life in Willimantic

John G Hillhouse, aged 45, killed himself by shooting in Willimantic after years of ill health. He had a farm there and had been traveling for a medicinal preparation. Medical Examiner Mason ruled death a self inflicted act. Survived by Mrs Hillhouse.

Stratford Town Council Facing Recall And Legal Costs

The People’s General Committee demands an explanation for the June 26 vote to pay court costs from town funds after, in a 7 to 2 decision, councilors chose to cover costs of the failed appeal and relieve two members of personal reliability. Costs totaled about 24 dollars for six councilors and 20 dollars for chair Robert B. Turney. two councilmen, Berbert Sulfien and Donald Sammis, were not charged. The recall dispute centers on ousting Town Manager R. E K. Hunter. Meanwhile, a separate accident case involving Mrs. Gustave Erickson of Woodstock is continued, and local assault fines were issued for Stephen Waselowsky and his wife.

Stratford People's General Committee R. E K. Hunter Robert B. Turney Berbert Sulfien Donald Sammis Gustive Erickson Woodstock UC Peter Kiamon Peirfield Avenue Bridgeport Kiamon Kilamoes Stephen Waselowsky Birdseye Straet Joseph Charley Drome Street

Boys Suffer Minor Injuries From Day's Accidents

Three youths were hurt in separate incidents yesterday. Steven Farkus sustained two compound fractures of a leg after a fall from a hyp gearnear Yishoma, later admitted to St. Vincent's hospital. Alber Stephano crashed from a bicycle at 690 Main, lacerating an elbow and requiring transfer. Joan Koketis was struck by a window splash, suffering a deep laceration to the forehead with stitches at home before admission.

Ed. Susslin Tun Hy G Pleyelic Yis Homa Gregory Street Steven Farkus Jeg Ye St. Vincent's Hospital Alber Stephano Joan Koketis Railroad Avenue Sussiin Ton Hig

Continuance Granted in Ex-Policeman Alfred Briggs Shooting Case

Greenwich July 3 A continuance to Wednesday was granted for Alfred Briggs former policeman now serving a case after he was brought into Borough court on the technical charge of shooting Arthur Doran Although the shooting was accidental it occurred yesterday in the Falcon

Greenwich Alfred Briggs Borough Court Arthur Doran Fig

Europe Follows U S in Radio Development

Europe moves to build a broadcasting system as Britain plans license areas around major cities including London and Manchester. Marconi’s Wireless and other firms rush to produce receivers as foreign nations watch the rise of radiophone concerts and state radio plans.

Paul Godley America Vorvanost Radio Athority Iysey Amerton Land Scotland London Cardiff Thy Birmingham Manchester Itle Glasgow Averdeen Fide Marconi's Wireless Terestanty Company, Ltd Roa

Ferry Pleasure aground near Sunnyside harbor

A ferry named Pleasure ran aground near Sunnyside at around nine o'clock yesterday morning, near Seaview Avenue. The vessel was holed with no major damage visible, and dock officials planned to review the incident and determine cause, with a deckhand possibly failing to remove a pin. The incident caused bridge delays as repairs and safety checks continued.

Sunnyside Pivillon Seaview Avenue Michael Gleason Moe

Harbor Master Dies on Eve of Retirement

Stamford Suly Sec Captain Wel ward TB Palmur, harbor master for 28 years, died aged 70. He served as government inspector of harbors and would have retired next year. He helped oversee trading with South America and held prior government duties.

Stamford, Suly Welward TB Palmur Dailey

Navy Teams Make Fine Record in 1922

The Naval Academy finished its athletic year with a matchless record across five sports rowing wrestling gymnastics fencing and water polo. Unbeaten by any college in these branches the academy also excelled in lacrosse boxing field and track earning top national standing and multiple intercollegiate honors.

Annapolis Poughkeepsie Naval Academy Ascs Princeton City College of New Wan Arong

Dempsey May Fight Miske or Meehan in Oklahoma City

Jack Kearns said Dempsey may fight Miske or Meehan at Oklahoma City after a four round bout in which Andre Anderson of Chicago was involved. The winner would likely lead to a championship match at Christmas.

Dempsey Miske Meehan Omlahoma City Jack Compaey New York Andre Anderson Chicago Jack Kearns Cere Vai iChristmas Keerns

The Wanderer of Sport Grantland Rice on Legends and Records

The column surveys sport legends like Kirkwood and Greb, notes on Dempsey and Owen, and contrasts Western teams with Navy. It sketches long-distance feats, historic players, and shifting eras, praising athletes who push boundaries across football, track, boxing, and travel lore.

Mother of Actress Plunges to Death in Albany Hotel

Albany NS July 3 2 ra Mariah Ostrich 42 mother of motion picture actress Muriel Ostrich Brady ended her life by jumping from the Wellington hotel eighth floor. Mrs Brady occupied a neighboring room and the two had been en route to the Adirondacks for a vacation.

Albany Mariah Ostrich Muriel Ostrich Brady Wellington Hotel Brady Adirondacks

Holiday crowds flood Walnut Beach resorts

Shore amusements and concessions thrived over the holidays as the largest crowd yet packed Walnut Beach and nearby areas. Heavy rain swelled streets and caused detours while shelters filled with visitors. officials directed traffic and special police monitored the state highway. Notable visitors included Bishop Shahan of Washington, D. C., staying with Rev. Peter McClean at Milford, and Miss Dovig O'Mara, fresh national swimming champion, planning future races.

Walnut Devon Cratiie Editare P Shahan Catholic University of Washington D. C Peter McClean St. Mary’s Church Milford Shahan McClean Hig Dovig O'Mara Myrtle Leach Capt. W. Ashworth Ty. V. Tifa Saving Corps New York Manhattan Beach O'Mara Crighton Beach N. J Heights of Columbus Myrtle Beach Jerry Lynch Dan Sullivan Billy Kingston Ansonia A. Deckter Derby Ogean Avenu M. Nettleton Ligt Mansfield Place Walnut Beach Albert Freitag C. Cook Meriden Stowe Laurel Beach

Milford Engine Company plans big carnival

Milford July 4 report shows the Arctic Engine company executive committee plans for a carnival in the town hall August 1 to 12 with donations prizes and a broad program of entertainment each evening plus dancing and other features. Committee members include Deyland Porter James MM Mahe jr Fred Plath and Harold Painter.

Milford Arctic Engine Company Inelualye At Carmival Deyland Porter James MM, Mahe, Jr Fred Plath Harold Painter

St Louis Lawyer Named Supreme Advocate of Knights of Columbus

Luke B. Fars of St Louis was elected the new Supreme advocate of the Knights of Columbus at a meeting of the Supreme Directorate in Chicago. He succeeds Joseph Pelletier, who resigned, with Wart noted as pending, at the Sunday session.

Chicago Luke B. Fars St. Lewis Supreme Advocate The Knights of Columbus Wart Chasta Joseph Pelletier Supreme Directorate

Fort McHenry Hospital Menaced by Baltimore Fire

A flood of flames from a riverfront blaze near the Baltimore & Ohio railroad damaged Fort McHenry area property, with $4,204,206 in damages cited and public health concerns raised for the Fort McHenry hospital. Rumors claimed many workers were harmed beneath the ruins, while 400 World War I veterans were moved to a nearby public school for safety.

Baltimore Locus Point Baltimore & Ohio Corgie Hospital Fort McHenry Fort McHenry Hospital

Sylpho-Nathal cleans and protects homes effectively

A reader praises Sylpho-Nathal as a powerful germ killer and odor fighter. The product is described as safe for home use and capable of disinfecting drains, mop water, garbage areas, and bathroom fixtures. It comes in four sizes priced 35c 65c and 1.25, with grocers and druggists carrying it.

Fred

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