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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1922

Page

2

President Harding Plans Mining Reform Push

President Harding orders mining reforms to begin. early tests show mixed results as 3.99 million tons of bituminous coal produced in a week and anthracite nearly zero. Non-union fields in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia show modest gains, while union districts remain restrained.

Harding Kly Geelow Mort Pennsylvania West Virginia Aisbora Far West suTs Vairmont Kanawha Wes Virginia

Polar Bear at Prospect Park Zoo Faces Heat Strain

A New York report notes the polar bear at Prospect Park Zoo in heat distress amid rising temperatures. Keepers report the bear refuses food, while public attendance remains steady and researchers monitor the animal’s condition closely.

New York York Prospect Park Zoo Dynes Frei Vie Imarhin Ben Jed Norn Elier White Pack

Obituary notices recount Bridgeport deaths and services

A string of obituaries from Bridgeport report Gustave Au istaye Angus ares meat marketman. a son and descendants. multiple funeral arrangements. Michael Falvey of 170 Mure Street. and several other local residents including Mary Falvey and Mrs Permelia Fletcher. The notices list prior residences, affiliations, and funeral plans across multiple churches and cemeteries.

Gustave Au Istaye Angus Ares State Street Deny I Nis Faq Uodar May Pridgeport 16 Lred Germany Tissi Henry E Stardsons Henry FE Michael Fahes Michael Falvey Mure Street Bridgeport St. Vugnsime Hare Semoter Mary Falvey Uyy James 1 Bridgeport Police G@parimen Joseph ML John Th Vodhuy Company Mna Daugher Taupe

Pacifists' Call Attracts Small Crowd in Berlin

In Berlin pacifists gathered in the Lustgarten marking the Eighth anniversary of World War I. About two thousand Republicans and socialists urged no more war while denouncing militarism. Speakers warned against backing new conflict as the crowd waved red flags and distributed socialist literature.

Berlin Bierlin Tress Willian Agg Germany Tywig Defence of the Republic Pndag Carhedral National Ary Gullers Republicar Socialist Organi Samamuns Internationale Sicnalix Waltep Thathenau Hien

Three Men Saved as Canoe Upsets at Seaside Park

Three people were rescued after a canoe overturn near Stratford Avenue Nudge as bystanders on Crescent Avenue witnessed the incident. Thibodeau and other locals aided the frightened youths who clung to debris until help arrived, while another boat incident nearby prompted guards to intervene to prevent a collision.

Thibodeau Srlk Firise Torta Restaurant Cresceay Avenue Lheal Ua Thibodean Volurterr Lage Savings Serail Stratford Avenue Aginas Forte Gallewte Cowles

Boy Hit By Auto Near Main Street Injury Report

A boy was struck by a car near 44 Main Avenue causing a concussion and possible fracture. Emergency responders attended the scene with the patient later transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. No further details on the driver or vehicle were immediately available.

Dundalk Threatened With Excommunication Eyed

London dispatches report Cardinal Logie warns in a letter to the parish priest of Dundalk that excommunication may be imposed on locals. A Mass is held as townspeople press for peace while reports say national forces are clearing irregulars in southwest Ireland.

London Dunedalk Cardinal Logie Cine Aiderulion

Congress Faces Ten Speed Tariff Fight Before Elections

Senate debates a ten speed tariff with House differences likely to drag into fall. Democrats push for investigations into warehouse duties and delays, while fights over hides duties flexible tariff provisions and sugar taxes loom. Leaders expect House concessions on valuation and tariff commission recommendations shape the final plan. The contest includes Republicans Pleyes and Hampshire backing a scientific tariff program through the American Non-party Scientific Tariff League.

Apain Senate U. S House Senate Committee Harding Tariff Commission Pleyes Hampshire Republican Ohio

Greeks 10 Advance on Constantinople

The article notes Greeks advancing toward Constantinople amid a precarious fiscal state. Remittances totaling 40 million dollars from Greeks in America aided the government, with hopes for release of the remaining 5,000,000 credits from the Veros regime. War weariness grows as state finances falter and abroad aid dwindles.

Treasur America Versos

Actors and Society Leaders Fight Fire in Maidstone Inn Fire

Easthampton New York tale describes actors and civic leaders volunteering as firemen to fight a blaze at Maidstone Inn. The fire caused $100,000 in damage as guests were evacuated and fire crews battled the flames amid low water pressure and limited equipment.

Easthampton N.Y Maidstone Maidstone Inn Tom Rew Iycket Brigade Cap Welsh Thermente Dire Pune Appihas

Auto Driver Held for Death of Boy Aged 5

An auto driver is in custody over the death of a five year old boy after a collision on a street near Bristol. The boy sustained a fractured skull and died at hospital shortly after the incident. The driver, Adolph Grate, is charged in connection with the crash.

Boy Walter Joli Runasiise Park Bristol Adolph Grate Ander

State troops fire on Texas railway yards

Fragmented report notes state troops firing near Texas railway yards amid tense, unverified clashes. Readable fragments mention guards, weapons, and a bridge area with no confirmed casualties.

Texas Venison Suria Ray Yards Watskar Malnard Ahegr Eitte

Tennessee primary vote set for Thursday in Tennessee race

Tennessee voters face a crowded field in statewide and district contests as candidates seek party nominations. Democrats and Republicans run for the U S Senate governor and several House seats with word of a busy campaign season and major figures like Governor Taylor and various incumbents active in Tennessee.

Marty Une Ermer Fo Benton McMillan Wes Min Mala Ate Austin Peayle Generies Comnt TeMiJon Peay Bettie Hare John Gs Tlanan Trict Thobert &. Burnett Chatnooga Vernon Agee Weheste Joseph E. Brown Brown the & I Corde Ault

Meetings Tonight At Various Union Halls And Clubs

An OCR fragmented notice lists gatherings at Halian Genoa committee rooms and several venues around Bridgeport including Washington sivenue Venive Athletic club State street Pioneer lodge and George's hall. Also mentions Sons of St George Sigma Phi club St Paul's Episcopal Leo Samuel and Loyal Order of Magsc with street references in a city map style.

Halian Genoa Las Washington Sivenue Venive Athletic Club Herds Avenue Bridgeport Alm State Street Pioneer Loge Sons of St George. George

Thieving spree targets harbor and taber districts

An OCR damaged item reports thefts in harbor and taber areas including a seizure of apples and corn by a group fleeing heat. It mentions delivery to Stratford Avenue and a person identified as Co Gillette aged 24, with unclear further details.

Stratford Avenue Gilette

Two Dead Babies Found on New Jersey Highway

Two infant bodies were found near Prospective or Pros Elwell Avenue in Orange. The babies appeared dead hours to days earlier with no identifying marks or belongings. Police reported the area is busy, suggesting a passerby or vehicle could have moved the victims.

New Jersey

Wails of Babies Open Cell Doors Release of Mother

In a tense incident at 169 Island Arrow Avenue a mother, Mrs V Rorts, was released from custody after police seized 20 gallons of finished moonshine and a large copper still. The release, ordered by Superintendent Vateick of Managan, followed concerns for her three distressed children. Mrs Guraski, left with the children, was directed to report to City Court for further proceedings.

Rodist Lingenonshine Weriekey Ratyeday Nigtar Winer V Rorts Island Arrox Avenue Wise Vateick Managan

Falls From Post Injures Four Year Old Florence Fitzgibbons

Four year old Florence Fitzgibbons of 268 Pequonnneck Street fell from a post onto a sidewalk last night, suffering a scalp laceration. She was taken to Emergency Hospital and treated by Dr. A B Margolis.

Florence Fitzgibbons A. B. Margolis

Policeman Injured Chasing Speeding Auto Crash

A motorcycle officer was injured in a chase after a speeding auto when the car driven by a 16 year old struck the officer and a motorcyclist at Broad Street and Bragg Street. Officer Kear suffered a fractured toe and extensive lacerations. he was treated at Emergency Hospital and sent home.

M Hots Rorert Kear Rou, &T Sears Ala Broad Street Braag Street Tark Plac Mgan Sandstraw Pdr Wiliam O'Connell Emergency Priiceman Iigan

Three Lib­erated In N Jersey Jail Break

Freehold, N. J. July 40 Three prisoners escaped from Monmouth county jail in a breakout linked to alterations in progress. One man James Ay held on murder charges, others include Stanley Kaminske accused in a Belmar burglary and Joseph Lewis of Asbury Park serving ninety days for murderously conduct. Detective Rue aided the inquiry with arrests in Little Silver and Belmar.

Freehold Monmouth County James Ay Jac Rue Little Silv Stanley Kaminske John Branagan Belmar Joseph Lewis Asbury Park

Countess Visits Milford Police At Home

The Countess visits Milford Police, arrives with an escort, a liveried chauffeur, and an elderly companion. A distant European trip is cited as the reason for missing a Saturday hearing after paying a fifty dollar bond. Outside onlookers observe the scene near Milford Hospital as a tense but nonfatal encounter unfolds.

Milford Ie Cho Pollen Milford Hospital

Danielson Man Drowns in 30 Ft River Hole

Stephen Williams of this city drowned while bathing in the river at Elmville about two miles north of the big afternoon. The body was recovered early this evening after Williams stepped from a shell of sock in shallow water into a reel deep spot.

Stephen Williams Elmville Williams Ounehle Te Vsawim

Swinging boy bitten by dog as baby attacked nearby

Haraly Cusmadia eleven years old of Kina''s Thehwar was treated at Emergency hospital yesterday for a severe bite to the leg after a dog leapt from a swinging swing. Three stitches were required to close the torn flesh. Justine Nadeau twenty months old of 148 George street received care for a dog bite at the same hospital.

Haraly Cusmadia Lars de William Q'Connor Justine Nadeau George Street

Hartford Man Drowned at Momaguin Beach

A Hartford man, Seckwich, was drowned at Momaguin Beach near New Haven after a float overturned. Lifeguards or bystanders recovered the body at 10 30 PM, seven hours after the accident. authorities and family members are involved in the incident.

Hartford Momauguin Beach New Haven Tstave Seckwich Momalenin Beach Ian Enright

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