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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

Page

18

Divers Seek Lost Jesuit Chest Under Wyre River

Ontario divers probe the Wyre River near Penewanguishene seeking a long lost Jesuit chest said to hold gold altar candelabra and other valuables from Fort Sainte Marie. Using magnetic divining gear, they charted a river site matching historic measurements and await confirmation of the find.

Huronia Bort Sainte Marie France New World Sfeuntii Ward Jeffrey Midland Siphaina Fort Sainte Maria Marine

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Prescription Ad

An advertisement urges use of Dr Carey's liquid and tablet remedy for kidney and bladder problems. It warns of stealthy progression and promises money-back guarantees via Hindle's druggist if no benefit, citing risks like Bright's Disease and diabetes. The piece concludes with a push to start treatment now.

Carey Bright Hindle

Work Begins on Westport Y M C A Center

Westport residents report engineers finished work on the new Westport Y M C A site and basements being prepared for large scale construction. First Selectman Austin Wakemin oversees North Main street oiling while Stand ard Oil plant crews repair the grates and bridge works.

Westport Autira Company Selecman Austin Wakemin North Main Street Te Standard Oll Company Wilsot Norwalk Rand Grate Street

Ciquor Sales on Ships Topic at Sunday Address

Boston reformist John J Fleming will speak at Park Theatre Sunday under the Connecticut Association Against Prohibition to argue Volstead flaws. He will contrast liquor access for sailors with home ban, noting rich shipboard prices vs jail risk for the poor.

John J. Fleming Boston Ias Park Theatre Connecticut Association Fleming Barink Tg New England Association Against the Connecticut Association Against Bridgeport Connecticut New Haven Coleonel Norris G. Osborne New Haven Journal Courier Connecticut Prison Board

Jury Awards 28000 in Auto Fatalities Suit

A Jersey City jury awarded $28,000 against Hoboken resident Joseph Oster for an auto crash that killed one and injured several others during a September 23, 1921, parade in Secaucus. Plaintiffs Emma Kruger widow of Albert W. Kruger, Charles Moste, Adrian Post, and Adolph Hibert received the awards. Oster faced prior murder charges in connection with the incident.

Jersey City Hudson County Joseph Oster Hoboken J. J Secaucus N J Oster Ao- Galdea Rrmmo D. Kruger Albert W. Kruger Charles Moste Adrian Post Adolph W. Hibert

War Department engineers inspect Providence harbor channels

A War Department office in Providence Rhode Island conducted a day long survey of local estuaries. Junior marine engineers will submit their report to Major Peterson, with findings on channel conditions to be released after the team returns.

War Department Providence R. I Laungh Peterson Shy harMr Qaeje

Harbor activity and new dock project at Yeglaw Mil Pond

A dock is being constructed at Yeglaw Mil Pond near Seaview, funded by Beidgaport Dredge & Dock Co for the local two-ship line. The Safety Motor runabouts company operates the nearby terminal, while the Whity Belle unloads cargo at Lumbyr Port Greville. Large lumber shipments from A. W. Burritt Co and other building materials signal a building boom as Port Jefferson resumes summer sailings from 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily, including Sundays.

Yeglaw Mil Ting Papply Seaview Beidgaport Dredge & Dock Company Safety Motor Runapors Company New York-Bridgaport Alteaey Lumbyr Port Greville S. S City Lumber Company A. W. Burritt Company Nollete

Death of Breen halts bar association probe

The Bar association committee suspended action against attorney Francis Bruen after a scheduled appearance by Aliacney Breer was canceled. Breen faced questions over trust accounts and uncashed checks amid bankruptcy concerns. Coroner John J. Phelan will investigate whether Breen’s death was accidental or intentional.

Sairfidd Francis Bruen Aliacney Breer Breen John J. “Phelan

Fragmentary notes on autopsy, estate hearing, and trustee meeting

A fragmentary report mentions Medical Examiner Samuel M. Garlick performing an autopsy and discusses possible causes of a wound. It notes a meeting of creditors in the Jacob Friedman estate and a Saturday session where a new trustee will be named.

Samuel M. Garlick Jacob Friedman

New York Plans Baby Ownership Identification System

A proposed plan to identify ownership of newborns would record fingerprints of babies and mothers in hospitals. Hospitals would obtain card records to prevent infant exchanges, building on Bellevue's toe printing trial. The scheme aims for in hospital implementation with officials Felica Inspector Waurot and Moule Commissioner Coptland overseeing.

New York Cass Clated Press Felica Waurot Moule Coptland Ballevue

White linen pumps and silk gloves price list

A June sale showcasing white linen sport pumps with white or black trim at $10.50, Golden No. 300 all white silk hose at $2.50, and a range of white silk gloves from $1.50 to $1.98. The note urges better quality gloves as a wiser investment, highlighting long and short lengths and various clasped styles.

Faille Roshanara Baronet

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