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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1922
Page
14
At Areka Kansas a storm disrupted operations as looters tunneled into the Piedmont state bank vault and stole about 50 900 dollars in Liberty bonds pellets and other value items amid frigid conditions and tense weather.
A New York federal jury found Edward Donegan guilty of conspiring to defraud the government by trafficking stolen liquor withdrawal permits and netting over 1 million dollars. Regina Sagsone was found not guilty. jurors could recommend mercy in her case. The pair allegedly ran operations from a focal hotel, manipulating withdrawals to steal thousands of barrels of beer and 20 000 cases of qu el.
Stratford reports peace in town as voters prepare a referendum on discharging the town manager. Council opposition to Hunter’s leadership remains. a possible loophole may delay another meeting until March 18. Stratford American Legion posts a membership drive for service veterans with initiation fees suspended.
The old Griges homestead in East Village Monroe owned by George Chase Edwards was ruined by a Tuesday night fire. The two family residence valued at about $12,000 was largely destroyed with all contents. The Edwards and Burt families fled, three Edwards children escaped. The Clark home nearby was saved by local firefighters. Mrs Edwards is staying with the Clarks for the moment.
Coroner John T. Monzant pushed the inquest into the fatal shooting of amateur athlete Bilge Hughes to Saturday. Louis Carrington, a paroled convict, is in custody at police headquarters without bail. Bond reductions are sought for Lewis Stapleton and Michael Mantriano, held as material witnesses.
Charles H. Schaefer seven year old employee of Equitable Life Assurance Co. New York was found dead today in front of the furnace of his Freehold home. A bullet pierced his left temple with a pistol nearby. County Detective John M. Smith ruled out suicide and said an arrest was expected shortly.
A hunger dinner at Stratfield hotel opens a drive to raise funds for Jewish orphans in Poland and Ukraine. Connecticut's quota of $350,000 will be highlighted with state, city officials and national speakers attending. The goal includes expanding child care, education, and placement in homes or alphalans as relief efforts continue.
Bridgeport harbor needs extensive dredging from outer bar to several heads of navigation including Klyngon's crack Pecuon nock river Ash creek and Burt Creek. The barge Northern No to be sold at public auction March 9 1922 at Thames Boat dock New London. Tugs Aries and Energy delayed by a heavy snow storm. Captain Joseph Green predicts only one more snow before spring and a very warm summer ahead.
Western Union clocks are being installed in City Hall offices. The first clock was placed in the City Clerk’s office yesterday and a similar unit will replace old clocks showing age and faults. The electric timepieces are guaranteed to keep official government time.
A varied program entertained members of the Y M M A Bowlers from nearby churches and organizations. Sammuel W. Davis chaired the event with R M Kens Kennedy directing. The Boys' department orchestra performed during supper while Ming Florence Gage Ming iola Sweezy Mrs T Stour and Lillian Phillips provided songs piano pieces and humor. Guests wore paper hats and received toy whistles and balloons.
Three persons were killed and two injured in a morning disturbance at Tanta Egypt five miles north of Cairo according to Central News from Cairo. Native soldiers quelled the disorder and restored order.
Four cases entered the Common Pleas Court yesterday. Jacgh Puzinsky vs Israel Lavine et al claims a loan balance of 3268 plus interest, and Lavine’s whereabouts are unknown. Title Guaranty and Trust Co vs Frederick Riley alleges breach of contract and seeks foreclosure on a mortgage tied to building operations. Henry C. Bradley vs Harvey G. Barnes cites nonpayment of an April 1 1921 installment on an 809 loan and seeks foreclosure on a mortgage near Bruce's Brook Stratford Line. Christian M. Newman trustee vs Lucrezia F. Tzto gilaging nonpayment of a 600 mortgage dated July 191S at Granfield and Wesselx avenues. foreclosure sought. Julia Petrick holds a second mortgage of 600 dated October 21 1927 on the premises.
Providence R I reports Hope company cotton mill in the village of Hope reopened under police and deputy sheriffs protection after a snowstorm. About twenty four hundred workers reported for work as a picket line formed before the gates and a detachment of coast artillery was later sent for guard duty.
The Great Lakes naval training camp may be shut, with training shifted to Atlantic and Pacific coasts as naval forces contract. Officials estimate fiscal year needs far below current funding, citing costs to guard land and run two schools, while district reserves and naval screening value oppose total abandonment.
Charles Ainsleigh, famed as the only American wounded by Germans in American waters during World War I, seeks steady employment to support his family. Once captain of the Langford, sunk by a German submarine off Cape Cod on July 1, 1908, he has endured hospital care and poverty, later finding work at Quincy shipyards while his son Jean waves the flag.
Thousands of Chicago tenants faced notices for May 1 rent increases amid tight availability. Officials expect possible reductions by October as new building construction continues, following February actions that doubled contract values from January.
Captain Paxton Hibben criticizes Hoover for Russia relief handling before the Senate Agricultural Committee. He claims Russian seaports and railways were available and urges priority for grain shipments to famine areas. Marsh accompanies Hibben as supporting testimony.
A vintage advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney tonic. It claims high water intake and four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water cleanse the kidneys, reduce bladder irritation, and prevent cloudy urine. It stresses that Jad Salts, made from grape acid and lithia, is inexpensive and safe for general use.
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