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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1922
Page
5
Ottawa reports that Canada's next Parliament will gain ten seats due to the latest census increasing total members from 235 to 245. Quebec remains pivotal with 65 seats and other provinces’ shares adjusted, while Yukon could lose representation as population shifts drive reallocation.
New York authorities search for FR Hi Thomas former assistant manager of Alexander and Baldwin Wall Street exporters after Richard Krotzmeyer a cashier faced theft charges and the firm's books reportedly showed a £119 000 shortage. Thomas once belonged to Crescent A C and was known in Brooklyn. Krotrzmeyer out on bail claimed he acted as Tercat's paw for the other two men.
An old advertisement touts Wendell's Pills from Ambition Brand sold at Hindle Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Store. It promises quick mood and energy improvement within three days with a money back plan. It also claims benefits for nervous system disorders digestion sleeplessness and appetite loss.
The Board of Apportionment sets municipal appropriations for 1922-23 totaling $6,543,628.55, down from $7,861,046.03 previous year. The plan cuts nearly all items except those by law or bond redemptions, aiming for a $1,008,017.40 reduction. Allocations include Advertising, Charity, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Engineer, Dispensary, Contingent funds, Bonds payments, and various city offices and services.
A large audience watched Troop 1 Milford defeat Troop 16 Wen Haven 50 to 0 and Troop 2 Milford defeat Troop 3 West Haven 29 to 18 in efficiency contests. Troop 1 won Scoutcraft and various events, while disqualifications affected signaling and stretcher events. Milford 1 and 2 led standings in suburban contests as West Haven troops, newer, trail behind.
Washington reports that Navy fuel needs were debated on the House floor as Chairman Madden cut the fuel oil estimate from 12 million to 6 million dollars per month. Navy officials disputed the figures, warning the year-end bill would exceed the appropriations ceiling, while Secretary Denby defended maintaining naval efficiency and cited authorized fuel use for spring maneuvers and training.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post at 16 Washington Avenue appointed committees to serve during the state encampment in Bridgeport on Sunday 23, 24, and 25. The meeting also decided not to join the Soldier Bonus Rally planned by World War Veterans at the armory.
Berlin March 3. Minutes from a secret German and Swiss brewers convention reveal brewers concede prohibition would devastate their industry. The Associated Press reports the meeting discusses the economic impact and potential united action.
An old advertisement promotes Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a remedy for pale tired children. It claims the iron tonic restores color and appetite and can be bought by druggists in liquid or tablet form.
Albert H. Hawxhurst of Brooklyn, defending himself, won a jury verdict in the civil docket of the Common Pleas court before Judge John J. Walsh. Edna G. Lang of Norwalk claimed $700 damages for injuries in a collision between a jitney she rode and Hawxhurst s car. Lang charged Alyce Hawxhurst, the jitney driver, with fault. Hawxhurst testified he could not pay an attorney.
Waterbury's city finances show a tax increase with a total of 133,047,165 proposed by the Board of Finance. The new levy represents an 1,209,300 rise over this year’s budget estimates and is 970,000 higher than last year. Regular tax rate would yield 4,004,500, up 20,000 from the initial budget projection.
New York March 2 A federal jury ruled against Cora Wilkenning in her claim for 209000 saying she helped Mary Pickford secure a 1 million dollar contract but was not entitled to any payment. Pickford smiled as she prepared to return to California.
In NRW Elawen March 2 eight of 26 defendants in the so called guillion dolar bankruptcy case were entered in U S District Court. Joseph Weigman and 25 others were found guilty of conspiracy to conceal assets. One defendant had died and another’s bond was forfeited. Weissman and the 13 remaining defendants pled not guilty. Benjamin Slade for the defense challenged jurisdiction and moved to quash indictments, an objection not sustained by Judge Thomas. The jury, previously seated, was dismissed during motion discussions as court adjourned until tomorrow.
A central committee of veterans groups will meet Monday evening at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home to coordinate cooperation. Commander George F. Moore of the VFW post called the gathering of committee members from various veteran organizations. Separate police notes report two arrests: Frank Angelini of 19 High Street charged with perverting to send mindy children to school, and John Campbell of Broad Street held on a vagrancy charge after soliciting money from men on Main Street.
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