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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
15
A minister warns that drought endangers all French crops with severe harvest losses. Dispatches report record heat peaks and widespread concern across Franee, with rural areas facing critical shortages and potential famine implications.
In Cambridge courthouse testimony linked to the Woburn and Mack affair, Avrams and others discuss payments and releases amid a broad conspiracy. Key figures include Abram, Green, and Stoneman as intermediaries. checks totaling thousands are noted, with mentions of Lord Providence and figures from Boston, Worcester, and New York, as the case unfolds.
A chaotic birth notice records several arrivals and family details. It lists newborns with names and parents including Rath Sapevon and Murhpy Stamieton, plus mentions of other families and addresses such as 844 Momhevale and 170 Hallam street.
Francs Guiry and Genter strest Helar 3 of 496 Berkah Arhaen find avenue. George M Pedeypke 89 of R35 Summerfelst avenue and Felen Siever 21 of 86 Summerfield avenue. Ernest Keig of Dalton Chis fng Josephine Servary 20 of 1255 Park avenue. Joseph Onnaf jo 26 of ata Bhel ton street and Suzanna House 24 of 155 Lesyley avenue. Rosemary emblem of temam Nrahes-aes On.
Property owners Trinity Episcopal and First Methodist urged restraint as city plans widen Broad Street for church sites. Witnesses testified on potential damages from widening and possible compensation, with developers and merchants detailing wall and street alterations and economic impact.
The Republican Women of Milford formed a new local group and prepared to present draft bylaws at a meeting on August 7. Committee members including Mrs Nom and Mrs Predie M. Hee led discussions, with Amy d Tee Rey noted in organizing roles.
Charleston report says C F Keeney, head of District 7, urged Governor Moran to mediate the Mingo county mine dispute. He proposed a joint commission of miners and operators to arbitrate wage disagreements and called for central authority to monitor rates and prevent leakage in pumping systems.
A mob of about 20 men, some ex-service members, demanded the Union Jack be flown and the American flag lowered near South Norwalk. Captain Tate Nay’on refused. the flag was lowered to avoid trouble, with several mob members challenging authorities. The incident drew comments from Canadian officials and local maritime leaders about enforcement and safety.
Mrs Barhongall Hawkes of Ridgefeld New York donates a full playground suite to Ridgefield public school in memory of her deceased relative. An architect will supervise the installation as part of a funded project estimated at around 8200.
A crowded list of visitors staying at Fort Trumbull includes Mr and Mrs Burke and family, Mr J T Taylor and Harriet Summit, Mrs Elizabeth Summit of Yonkers, Mr Clausna Tentley, Mr Griswold, Miss Mars Yorks, Mr Crane of Caplan, Mrs Harrison of St Louis, and Max Cedarbaum of Bridgeport. The article notes cottages, seasonal arrivals, and ongoing summer gatherings with various local families and destinations mentioned.
Stratford hosts a major health exhibit July 12 to 24 daily except weekends at Honeryspot, with posters, demonstrations on infant care, milk modification, weighing and measuring babies, and mother oriented literature. Redawick school hosts July 25 to August 4 with similar aims. Beatrice Dison, visiting nurse, oversees. notices sent to Consolidated Cusc empire and Wheatte building for staffing.
Foresters of the city announce a meeting to be held in the new hall at 1087 Reon Street. The hall renovations have been completed and a parade of officials from the five courts is expected, with newly elected officers to be announced.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Koreen Wars unit plans a parade and celebration in Norwalk to dedicate a French cannon donated by the city. Governor Lik and state guards are expected, with a 28 piece drum corps providing music. Members should meet at 161 Washington and buses will transport attendees on Saturday July 15.
Milford notes detail Chamber of Commerce plans for a Gold Falls hall meeting Tuesday to discuss a park project and widening Bridgeport avenues. Governor Lake is expected as guest at the August event, with invitations extended to local organizations.
Local notice lists residents and visitors at Walnut Beach and Silver Beach in a string of social events and names, amid a reported case on liquor charges continued into July. It mentions Myrtle Beach figures, Bridgeport guests, cottages at Silver Beach, and a Paddock baseball team score against Milford A. C.
Gilbert Leitzell of 1765 Stratford Avenue was arrested last night for creating a disturbance at the Pleasure Leach ferry dock on Stratford Avenue. Police report the incident involved loud confrontation and disorderly conduct near the dock area.
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