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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1922

Page

3

Doctor Denied Access to Victim of Shooting

Freeport N Y June 27 Doctor sent by Assistant District Attorney Edwards today to examine Oscar A Hirsh who was shot on the lawn of the home of Miss Boris Davies actress last Saturday night returned with the report that he was denied admittance to the house He was told he would first have to obtain permission from George M Levy conmeet for Mrs Hirsch who is charged with shooting her husband The doctor was sent to the Hirsh home when it was reported that Hirsh was in serious condition Mr Edwards said he contemplated no further steps to learn how Hirsh is getting along.

Freeport N. A Edwards Oscar A. Hirsh Boris Davies George M. Levy Hirsch Hirsh

Shelton Silk Theft Plot Held Two In New York

Shelton, June 27. Two men are held in New York pending investigation into their alleged complicity in a plot that caused the theft of silk and plushes from the Shelton looms. Authorities report most of the missing cages have been recovered and five remain missing.

Shelton New York

Infant Death Rate Lowest in Fairfield County in 1921

Fairfield county reports the lowest infant mortality rate at 69.8 deaths per 1000 births, below the state rate of 75.3. The State Health department bulletin warns travelers about typhoid risks, offers free typhoid vaccine, and notes 14 typhoid cases in the week ending June 24 with none in Fairfield county. Bridgeport shows diphtheria seven, scarlet fever five, measles eight, smallpox three. The Sebick test is being used to gauge diphtheria susceptibility, revealing 22 children aged seven to fifteen susceptible and eight immune in a recent institution.

Fairefield Atate Bureau of Preventable Diseases State Health Department Department Connecticut Fairfield County Bridgeport

New Haven Bookkeeper Chooses Trial After Plea

Jona L Brass, former bookkeeper for a mercantile firm in New Haven, stands trial after pleading not guilty to theft of over $1,000. Judge C L Ery presides in Superior Court. Mildred Amber, implicated in aiding escape by smuggling, receives a 60 day jail sentence.

New Haven Jona l. Brass C. L. +ery Mildred Amber

Plumber Found with Both Ears Cut Off

Austin Bailey, a plumber, was found sitting on a curb with both ears severed. He was taken to St Peters hospital and said to be intoxicated and unable to recall the events. A blood trail led to a deserted shanty nearby, but no suspects or evidence were found.

New. Brunswick Austin Bailey St. Peters Hospital Bailey

Lions 10 Launch Campaign for Americanization

Charles Bitzer of Bridgeport Lions Club George H Bedell of New Haven and Major George T Hewlett district forer der Connecticut Lions clubs led state delegates to the International Lions convention in Hot Springs Arkansas More than 1000 members attended with delegates from Canada Atlantic City won the next annual convention focus on Americanization and naturalization urging naturalized citizens to become truly Americanized The article also notes sunstroke first aid advice and keeping the body elevated

Charles Bitzer Bridgeport Lion's Club George H. Bedell New Haven George T. Hewlett Connecticut Lions Clubs International Lions, Club Association Hot Springs Ark Canada Omaha Duluth Atlante Atlantic City Loco

Berlin reassures nationals in US on tax issue

German finance officials say no confiscatory taxes will be levied on property returned to German citizens by the Alien Property Custodian. taxes would range from two to ten percent under current valuations, with most small properties taxed at around four percent. Berlin stresses no intent to confiscate assets and that exchange-rate shifts do not justify punitive taxation. Congress faces battles over German war claim payments as part of broader settlement before property transfers.

David Lawrence Copiriah Washington Jeune Gnmany United States Berlin United Stat Germany Department of Finance Inerlin King German Finance Department Stes Congress Harding Lenate House

Typhoid Epidemic Reported in Stonington Outbreak

The State Public Health Department announced an outbreak of typhoid fever in Stonington with four cases, suspected to stem from infected milk. State authorities and local health officials are cooperating to trace the source. A note mentions a possible link to a Yale outbreak in New Haven tied to shellfish from polluted waters.

Hartford Stonington Tia State Department of Public Health New Haven Yale

Irving Elson Named Trustee in Bankruptcy Case

Attorney Irving Elgon was appointed trustee of the bankrupt estate of Jacob Irdman and the Outlet Apparel Shop by Referee John Teagh in bankruptcy court yesterday. The original trustee in the Toth estates, Attorney Jfmels J. Breen, was recently replaced.

Irving Elgon Wig Staan Jacob Irdman John Teagh Toth Estates Jfmels J. Breen

Hats at popular pricing on second floor front

A display of varied hats mentions Leghorn, satin, felt, and taffeta styles in fabric, lace, and straw. Descriptions include crepe de chine crowns, yellow daisies, black ribbons, ostrich trim, and feather accents. Prices center around five dollars.

Bias binding and edging craft display on main floor

A demonstrations shows double fold bias binding for seams collars pockets and edging. The display explains uses for trimming ruffles patchwork embroidery and appliqué with a Bridgeport made product showcased on the plain floor rear all week.

Bridgeport

Flag buyers urged to replace faded Old Glory

A call to replace a faded flag with a new one, asserting that flying a fresh banner shows respect. Offers list sizes ending with 4x6 feet as popular, standard all wool bunting priced around $2.60, noting modest prices and center display.

Special dinner Wednesday 35c menu selections

A Wednesday dinner offering a variety of foods including spring lamb pot pie, veal with stewed rice, soft shell crabs, broiled haddie, cold beef and Virginia ham, kippered herring, vegetables, salads, and tuna. Desserts include cake, pie, or pudding with beverages such as coffee or tea in the lunch room at the amusement center.

Virginia Aecusement

Embroidery Gowns and Chemises Featured in Our Art Section

The article notes dainty embroidery designs taking form with careful needle work. It suggests embroidery as a pleasant vacation diversio and mentions gowns and chemises shown in the art section priced at 1.25 and 4.50, with some designs still to be completed.

Thira Qoor

Shades for the new home used in department service

A local department offers custom shade service with measurements and skilled workmanship. It advertises Sun fast Holland shades on guaranteed springs and plain opaque shades with rollers, brackets, and rings in several sizes and colors with modest pricing. Third floor center location.

Holland

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