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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
5
Anthony Abriola, former city sheriff, announces his bid for county sheriff and reports broad county support as he canvasses voters for the Democratic nomination. Other names linked include Lawrence Gill and Lawrence TeGallagher as rivals in the race.
At a July 11 public hearing in Town Hall Westport voted to accept Edward T Bedford’s offer to give land adjoining the new YMCA and cover half the $34 000 erection cost for a modern rehouse. The town will issue bonds to raise funds and also agreed to pay Norwalk hospital 48700 for influenza epidemic care in 1923 and to buy chairs for the town hall.
Years ago Postmaster Charles F. Greene and others are reported to be working to make their nomination possible but have not officially announced their candidacy. The article notes ongoing efforts and lack of formal declaration from the named individuals.
Washington July 11 The grand jury launched a sweeping inquiry into every action of Frank Garvan former alien property custodian and head of the Chemical Foundation Inc The probe aims to clear charges and remove grounds for criticism by reviewing the foundation's management and the 1919 sale of patents to the Foundation Attorney General Daugherty denied Justice Department involvement with German interests and said the government would protect American patent rights Garvan testified before the special federal war frauds grand jury and handed over the Foundation records
Milford officials announce a new motorcycle patrol for east shore beaches including Woodmont Merwins Burwells Fairview Morningside Pony Point and Bayview from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Officer Horace Paige transfers to motorized duty with James M. Maner directing, replacing prior west shore coverage. John Oddie fills Paige’s Sunday holiday role for the season.
Harold Merritt of 373 Bergen Street Jersey City ignored a traffic signal drove across Main Street at Fairfield Avenue and failed to stop when directed by a traffic policeman. He was arrested on two automobile law violations with a $25 bond. Leroy Carmel 21 died in Stamford Hospital from burns from gasoline explosion aboard a launch in the harbor.
In Greenwich on July 1 Carpris Mann aged six, son of Mr and Mrs Larry Mann, drowned about 600 feet from Island Beach boat landing near Indian Harbor Yacht Club. Found by Nicholas Miunncco as fire department struggled over an hour to revive him after immersion.
Julia L Wilson of Bridgeport died recently leaving an estate valued at 369,498.55 per an inventory filed by executor Fablin Smith. The estate includes realty valued at 9,400 and personal property of 58,938.65 including stocks in First National Bank Adams Express United States Rubber GE and other holdings. The estate is held in trust for Edith L and Arthur M Wilson. Appraisers were Ralph L. Talbot Arthur B. Plasnerd and John J. Fisher.
Obituary notices report Patience EB Riling of 2854 Fairfield Avenue dying after a brief illness. burial at Riverside Cemetery Triavall. Other obituaries include Daniel Mahoney, James Kelleher, Clarence Andrew Stearns, Nellie Harrison Way, Catherine Cressman, and Clara E Dalton with funeral times and burial locations in local cemeteries.
New Haven Republicans plan their fall campaign and a possible bid to oust J Henry Roraback as state central committee chair. Names mentioned include Healy King Kilman and Gates of Willimantic with Rice of New Haven. End of term at the state convention could trigger the leadership change.
John J Gorman proprietor of Island View Hotel Myrele Beach was arraigned before Judge Brown on three liquor counts. He was fined 359 dollars per count plus costs totaling 408 dollars and paid 690 dollars bond for a New Haven criminal case. He plans to appeal with hearing set for August first.
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