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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
12
Hartford dispatch reports Helen Balhistey aged three of West Rocky Hill died at St Francis hospital from injuries after a box of gun powder exploded last Friday. Two playmates also hurt are recovering.
Frederick J. Breckhill Post members announce a field day and picnic on August 27 at Seltsam's grove on Sylvan avenue in Sylvan. Activities include sports contests with prizes and a social gathering for friends and members of the veterans association.
A letter signed by 29 prominent educators urged United States recognition of Latvia Lithuania and Esthonia with Secretary of State Hughes to receive the petition. Also incident report of a man bitten by a dog while making a delivery on Park Avenue New York City.
Juévd Gormberg of Botsford was fined $4 in city court for operating a motor vehicle with faulty brakes after his car struck a fire box on Harrison Street near Fairfield Avenue. Angelo Frangakis of 391 East Main Street had a case for driving a commercial car in Seaside Park continued to July 22.
Prize list shows rewards from $1,000 for first place to $75 for lower placements. The breakdown includes $1,000, $500, $300, $200, $125, $100, and $75 across multiple ranks. Event appears organized by a community group offering prizes to participants.
A listing of Bridgeport based charities and welfare groups including Boys' Club of Bridgeport, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeport Christian Union, Bridgeport Hospital, Jewish Welfare Bureau, and St. Vincent’s Hospital among others. Names appear with variations and abbreviations from an older community notice.
Merchants across the area advertise Consumer Chest Stamp promotions with purchases. Listings include American Hardware Stores, Hadley's, Davey Brothers, Leverity Drug Stores and numerous addresses such as 1021 Brand St, 460 Warren St, 1889 Central Ave, 335 Huntington Rd, and 124 Stratford Ave offering stamps with purchases.
Shelton July 11 The Board of Aldermen voted to start immediately sewer improvements in parts of the city where the newer system had been neglected. The meeting covered routine matters and a long list of local social notes and visits.
Entomologists and bacteriologists clash over the greatest threat to vessels and health. The National Museum study on ship worms, a mollusk not a worm, details two life types and vast destructive potential. Estimates show annual reproduction up to 2 million with major losses in San Pablo, Suisan Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and Miraflores Lake areas.
Large limousine cab operators at the railroad stand warn they would be driven out if a proposed police board ordinance passes. It would set daytime fares at 40 cents per ride and 1.00 to 1.90 for late hours, with maximums from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The operators say the rates could not cover gas and car upkeep, and vow to fight the measure before the city council.
Major Alan Hyde Gardener Hardwicke, noted as the only Sard degree Mason in the city and a key figure in Masonic circles, died last evening at his home in Niagara Falls. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Niagara Falls Manufacturers' Association.
Hartford July 11. A Brooklyn fugitive Nicholas Occhifinto was arrested on arrival of the New York boat and held as a fugitive in police court under $1509 bond. He is wanted in Brooklyn for grand larceny.
President elect of Argentina Don Marcelo De Alvear arrived in Rome today aboard the royal train from Paris. The King and many notables welcomed him on his arrival, as diplomatic circles noted the cordial tone of the reception.
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