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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1922

Page

2

Five Die as Wind Storm Ravages Georgia and South Carolina

A deadly wind storm tornados through Warrenville South Carolina and nearby Will counties, killing five people and injuring others. In Warrenville homes were demolished and families began rescue efforts as debris and uprooted trees litters the area. Langley and Graniteville reported no casualties but extensive damage and many escape routes were found in the darkness. The Beard residence survived only the roof with the family unharmed except for an infant sheltered beneath debris.

Georgia South Carolina qiWarrenville St. C Additon Carolina Langiey Graniteville Warrenville Tilman Beard

Two Brokers Arrested In Stock Fraud Case

New York report says two brokers were arrested for grand larceny and fraud. Julius Mendelsonn of Katy & Co. surrendered to General Sessions, held on $7906 bail after two indictments. Joseph W Dorn of J EB Dorm & Co. posted $5000 bail on charges tied to Emily G Harri son of East Orange New Jersey over $310,000 in securities.

New York Marea T Julus Mendelsonn Katy & Cv Ety Broadway Carromoy Ycrain Joseph W Dorn J. EB. Dorm & Co Etraat Emily G. Harri- Saen East Orange N. J Dorn

Spree State Faces Grisis at Limerick

Spree state encounters a tense moment as unrest flares in Limerick with gunfire wounds reported amid security concerns. Colonel Potter orders measures to curb threats and protect city peace while authorities test new empowerment powers.

Spree State Grisis Limerick Ingidiera Potter

Fragmentary Shipping Notices and Place Names Listed

A garbled OCR fragment lists several ports and lines such as Glasgow Patras and Anchor Steamship Line Broadway New York, with scattered dates in Apr May Jun. The text is incomplete but indicates a collection of shipping terms and vessel routes without coherent events.

Ahi Therbourg Southampton Tanlal Tmerengeria Seawersnia Glasgow Sir Bischaaln Patras Etnare Ind Anchor Steamship Linet Broadway New York

Special Paper to Check Liquor Permit Forgeries

Springfield Mass March TA report on six federal prohibition officers under Field Supervisor George St Paul of Washington revealing a special watermarked paper is being manufactured for government use in issuing liquor permits. The paper aims to prevent forgeries.

Springfield Mass Toston George St. Paul Washington

Alaska ready to open for development says White House

President Harding aims to centralize control of Alaska with Secretary Fall to unlock the territory's resources. Bureaucratic disputes between Interior and Agriculture are cited as stalling progress, while Governor Walter Rone has briefed the President and left a memorandum reflecting the outlook for privatized exploitation.

Washington White House Department of Interior Department of Agriculture Fal Department of Culture Ddaska M Weburial Gall Harding Scott C. Gone Alaskin Rone

Truant Officer Takes On Taylor Charities Work

Stratford officials announce H Briggs Barnum, truant officer, will also serve as charity department investigator. He will merge duties, with a salary funded jointly from the Sekad Board and Charity board, as Thomas B. Taylor resigns to lead a Bridgeport speed up business campaign. Barnum, a former police member, is familiar with town conditions and poverty areas. Taylor served about a year as charity investigator before leaving.

Stratford Maren Thomas B. Taylor Warwick Avenue Bridgeport H. Briggs Barnum Sekad Board Charity Board Barnum Apprata I -Hg Taylor Hunter Locomobile Y. Mf Barnum Charity Despartment Town Hall

Died Wilmot and Nannery Obituaries in Township Notices

Morbid notices record Walter Sherwoon husband of Sarah Tower Wilmer dying March 7 1822 with funeral at Trinity Episcopal Broad Street Fairfield Avenue and Mountain Grove Cemetery. Mary Nannery of 21 Wood Avenue died March 7 1922 with funeral at Mullins Leow Woolgate Parlor and St Michael Cemetery interment following service at St Ane Church.

Lack of Cars Delays Soviet Food Transport to Interior

Russian Soviet authorities have failed to provide promised rail cars for moving American relief food from Novorossiysk and Windau to interior areas. American Relief Administration reports show only fractions of pledged cars in February and March, jeopardizing monthly movement targets of up to 130,000 tons and deliveries from additional ports.

London Présk Reel — Administration Black Sea Novorssisl Wingau Walter Lyman Brown Brown Prom Novorosaine Navy Winadauwera American Relief Administration Novorossisk

Legal fight looms on clinic control

In a heated dispute the Board of Health faces proposals to administer a dental clinic linked to schools. Education officials argue for school involvement while Health and Apportionment boards push for transfer of funds and authority, with ready steps planned if transfer delays occur.

Board F of Health Board of Health Board of Education Artes Health Department Alfred ©. Funes Dental Clinic Baucation Wollam L. Zewd Gbey Board of Apportionment Commons Council Andre Chicren Faucatlan Malot DP Wilks Toachara Education Department Health Board Pin Kay New Net Wa

Gang Cleans Out Supply After Sale Is Refused

In Madison New Jersey a gang of four men in a motor truck stole three barrels and multiple kegs of whiskey from the home of William Blew after a stranger tried to purchase Blew’s liquor. A phone call, a scuffle, and a pursuit followed as the thieves fled the scene and police began to investigate.

Newark Madison N. J William Blew Bley

Retail Merchants Name Committee In Factory Drive

A six member committee of the Metall Merchants section of the Chamber of Commerce was elected yesterday to canvass business interests for funds to support a nationwide campaign to fill vacant factory space in Bridgeport. Members include James T. McGovern, Lynn W. Wilson, Richard Oppel, George 8 Troxell, Saroue C. Parker, and Benjamin Js. Morrison. Thomas B. Saylor was chosen vice secretary to coordinate activities and data gathering on city factory-space needs. he previously worked with Bethlehem Steel and Locomonte Co. and served with Stratford Charities Bureau.

Metall Mérchants Chamber of Commerce Lo sOliotl Big City Retail Merchanta Chamber la Lhe James T. McGovern Lynn W. Wilson The Times Publishing Co Richard Oppel Hadley Thomas B.saylor Warwick Avenue Stratford Vhce Mr. Morrison Crest Taytoy Bethlehem Steel Company Loconmonte Co Ve MC. A.ry Seas Uvev Us Vo Searc Bridgeport Iestinaton Nureau

TEWIS WINS. World Envy Weight Wrestling Crown Clash

Marek J Ed aAstrangler defeats John Geaitéoviteh of Maine in Braight Falls to win the first world envy weight title. The champion won in 12 minutes with a head hold and finished the second bout in 14 minutes with a hand and body hold.

Iawuarapolis Marek J aAstrangler John Geaitéoviteh Maine Braight G Halt Nelson

Dental funding fight clouds school health budget

A chaotic report outlines debate over a 6500 appropriation to the Health Department for dental work in schools. Mayor Atwater and Aldermen clash on financing and possible suspension of school dental services while a provisional clinic runs until April 1.

Ta Dhe Board of Beucatiat Aler She Gorse Elealth Department Zepp Atwaler Alfred & Venus Trail of Aldermen

Coal Mines Closed by Rail Delays Across Region

Thirty or more mines north of the area halted production after a 29 minute train delay disrupted coal shipments. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad serves these pits, causing an estimated 50,000 tons of lost output and a financial impact valued near 34,000 dollars.

Prain Ely Chicago Milwaukee Toe Lege Wwaren

Floods sweep away miles of roads and threaten homes

Floodwaters washed over vast stretches severing roads and flooding cellars of many homes in Sarring ton last Wish. Residents feared more damage as the water rose. officials report injuries but few details due to crude OCR.

Sarrington

Ice Jam Threatens Waterbury Mills At Waterville

Waterbury reports an ice jam on the Naugatuck river near Waterville threatening mills. Overflow has begun, prompting direct crews from Chase company and American Pin Co to attempt a break with possible dynamite before factories flood. Upper river towns report rising waters and risk to infrastructure.

Waterbury Winaderd Vines Chase Company Pin Co Rave Nauratuck Beove Fm Ten Gusee Winsted Pitcemens Naugauel Thomaston

Floods Follow Rains In Winsted District

Flood conditions spread through Winsted as heavy rain swelled the Mad River eight feet above normal and overflowed banks in the eastern city. Ice blocked Rowley street from the river while many cellars flooded. Central of England Railway sent extra crews as track water levels rose and highways in Litchfield County reported damage.

Winsted Maren Rowley Street Central of England Railway Litchfield

Floods Hit West Massachusetts in Severe Weather

Heavy rain battered Western Massachusetts causing flooded streets and washed out roads. Police closed several routes as rivers rose, with cellars inundated and power outages reported. drivers faced detours near Holyoke and Holyoke area as water levels surged and traffic was halted.

Westichusetts Barryington Eerfield Wort Hull Nowe

Woman killed by umbrella during storm tragedy

Marett Curran, 34, died in a heavy rainstorm when an umbrella she held in her hand was struck by lightning. Authorities say Curran was shielding a child as the incident occurred. investigators will review the circumstances and causes.

Nawatir Marett Mise Dulla Curran iLemoblis K Cinans Paredo Pont Att Isvesticazion

Women’s G. O. P. Club Plans Pinochle Party

The Women’s G. O. P. Club schedules a pinochle party in Main and Agetic streets room Friday night. Howard Sweat leads the arrangements committee and the game begins at eight o’clock.

Repinsiluai Orf Jarre Howard Sweat Sklulaleman Staria

Northrop appeals for mayoral salary cut or raise debate

Joseph W. Northrop, architect, says he faced discourtesy when prevented from speaking at a council meeting. He urges aldermen to review city salaries from the mayor down to match wartime purchasing power, arguing a $10,000 mayor and a 10 percent reduction in other salaries could preserve services. Northrop cites economic pressures and calls for equitable adjustments amid rising living costs.

Jtereph W . Northrop Couns Tunle Denont Norwprop Board of Aparion Aliernen Aeea William A Alfred Z. Knappt Northrop Mr. Northroy Laan Aldermen Atwater Ag McChitect Tred AtWater Ely Wajirr Lashal Jim Thampeon Phil Holzer Sal Surita Board of Appartsonment Avery & Dividual Rma Meymua Teterwag Alicta Renoris United Ales Department of Labor Saems Tay Charities Department United States Labor Board Bridgeport Les Thorne Srid Tle Ones Jno Dogr Jasc Nigne Sheens Joseph W. Xorthrop

Architects Plan Restoration of Fine Arts Palace

Chicago March 7 One corner of the Old Museum in Jackson Park formerly the Wine Arte Palace of the Columbian Exposition will be restored by the American Society of Architects. Six thousand Chicago clubwomen are raising the $7,500 needed to refininish the pavilion at the north east tip to its original state. The project aims to show what can be done and follows the building's empty status since the Fair moved to Grant Park.

Chicago Jackson Park American Society of Architects North America Fidé Museum Grant Park

Tornado Hits Byarsdale Area Wrecks Homes and Kills One

A tornado struck Byarsdale eight miles east of Wilson North Carolina early today cutting a four hundred foot wide path for over two miles. It killed one person and injured about forty others while wrecking property and uprooting trees. Nine Sam family members were injured and a woman escaping the blast nearly drowned in a flooded brook. March 7 Wilson NC.

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