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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1922

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Bethel Town Faces Smallpox Vaccination Standstill

Bethel residents refuse access to the community house for a mass meeting protesting Star Health Commissioner St John T Black’s order for compulsory vaccination. More than 300 locals gathered on the state highway to condemn the mandate and seek outside physicians to manage quarantined cases.

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Explosion at U S Legation in Sofia Caused by Bomb

The U S legation in Sofia suffered shattered windows and damage from an evening bomb. No injuries were reported as the chancery area was unoccupied. Official notes confirm a bomb caused the blast with police investigations under way. Also noted is the death of Dr Homer B Smith, a former major in France who led a Boston government hospital.

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Milford to Open Vaccination Clinic

Milford will open a vaccination clinic on March 12 to curb the smallpox epidemic. Health officer We. W. 8. Pte ney stated a free vaccination will be offered at the Devon A. OC on Tuesday afternoon and following days from 2 o'clock.

Milford Loral Devon A. OC

Beardsley Park golf fees and plans discussed by golfers

A Beardsley Park course plan was debated at the American theatre with a proposed fee structure: 6 yearly family membership, 3 yearly individual, and 25 cents daily for transients. The club would be free to schoolchildren and others until 2 pm on weekdays, with Saturday hours until noon, and no free Sundays or holidays. The meeting, led by Al Burdick with over 100 attendees, also formed a committee to organize a new Leardslay Pack Golf association and consider a donation of land in East Main for a future course development. Slow-motion golf form reels featured players Hutchison and Barres.

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Purdy Story Details Suicide Attempt and Love Triangle

Mrs. Gladys Purdy recalls attempting suicide at the Hotel Chariton in New Haven after a failed romance with Francis Gamble. She says she married Arthur Purdy at 16, left him a year ago, and found love with Gamble, leading to her act as police investigated her past and family connections in Torrington and New Haven.

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Fair Weather At Seaside Park Beckons Spring

With spring nearly here crowds flocked to Seaside Park as pleasant weather drew residents outdoors. The boulevard and downtown streets were lively with crowds, cars, and family outings. A modest warming trend is forecast for the coming days with improving temperatures.

Anon Willer Orher Streens Seaside Park

Crisis in Athens Cabinet Sparks Liberal Uncertainty

March 12 report from London on the Athena correspondent for the Exchange Telegraph describes the Gounaris cabinet’s resignations and a proclaimed crisis. It notes it is unlikely the Liberals will run the whole government.

Lonpon Athena Corresponden Exchange Telegraph Company Gounaris

Baby Volcano Shows Signs of Activity

A report from Sucio City notes Punocatapet crater activity near Puebla. An exploration crew says the volcano exhibits typical signs of ignition, including plume and minor tremors, following a survey by investigators on site. The details remain uncertain due to translation errors in the original dispatch.

Susxico City Punocatapet Puebla Pergons

Mellon Concedes Bonus Inevitable and Urges Sales Tax

Secretary Mellon concedes a soldiers' bonus is inevitable and urges funding by a sales tax. He warns against long loans and banks bearing the cost, favoring a safe tax to finance the scheme while noting substantial future costs. He cautions the burden cannot be avoided by taxpayers if a bonus is imposed.

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Jealousy Motive Suspected in Slaying of Bridgeport Showman

The case centers on John Theodore Bronen, a famed circus showman linked to Seabreeze Island and Bridgeport, whose murder is thought to stem from envy over earnings and business rivalries. An Atlantic Hotel informant described Bronen as a celebrated showman with pervasive touring plans. investigators note his ties to Seabreeze Island and connections across New England. The report traces Bronen’s life in Camden and Bridgeport and notes the broader notoriety of the sporting crowd surrounding him.

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Bridgeport Builders Pride In Homes For War Workers

Bridgeport has spent 11 645 820 on real estate projects over three years to provide substantial and comfortable homes for citizens. In 1949 the city financed 3 325 339 for new homes to house war workers, boosted by 8 295 311 in 1920 and 3 095 170 in 1931 for housing. The city stands ready to allocate similar sums to France mare building projects if needed, with durable, modern dwellings expected to outlast temporary abodes. Fourth of q Series a Articles compiled by members of the Bridgeport Truegram in cooperation with authoritative sources of information.

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Collins Campaign Day Firearms Highlight Large Carle Rally

Disjointed OCR reports show gunplay and crowd unrest at the opening Collins campaign meeting in Carle. Supporters clash with opponents including MacSwiney backers and Mary MacSwiney factions, while a large turnout gathers despite disturbances and platform smashing.

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Store cashier shot to death in New York holdup

A clerk at a store on Amsterdam Avenue and 120th Street was shot and killed during a failed holdup. The bandits fled with no loot as bystanders, including Columbia and Barnard students, reacted in the street. The victim, 24, unmarried, a Columbia student, died at the scene.

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Bombing Raids Aid Seizure of South African Revolt

Reports from Johannesburg end organize fierce fighting as air bombings hit Brixton and surrounding ridges. Government claims 100 plus killed in one day and 4,500 revolutionists captured at Sophiatown and Bito ridge with troops consolidating gains amid ongoing sniping and commando activity.

Brunen Camden DR. Black Johannesburg Associated Press Sophiatown Biton Ridge Brixton

Viceroy of India Denies Rumors of Harmony

Agra March 12 The Earl of Reading Viceroy of India denies rumors of differences with Montagu over non-cooperation. He cites his close dealings with Montagu and says Imperial government fully backs India policy. No foundation for claims government in Britain was hampered.

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Seven Die as Coach Plunges From Trestle in Atlanta Area

Atlanta dispatch reports seven killed and seven more injured when a passenger coach on the Atlanta Birmingham and Alabama Railroad derailed north of Union City. The car fell fifty feet from a trestle into a shallow creek after a wheel burst, as the train halted nearby. Officials listed the dead: T Elmore cashier. J A and B railroad company. W J McIntosh Imperial Hotel New York. J C Driver Roanoke Alabama. W E Johnson Birmingham Alabama. B W Lanier operator Senoia Georgia. I H Etheridge Atlanta. W M Brooks Western Union Telegraph Manchester. The injured were removed to hospitals in the city.

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