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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
4
A Bombay conference of political leaders and the Moderate party adopted a protest against the governments use of criminal law acts to curb political offenses. It urged reversing the policy, called for a round-table conference with Nationalists and government representatives, and appointed a committee to negotiate the round-table talks.
Paris March 14 A historic event as the Sistine Chapel choir renowned for papal services arrives for a concert series. The group, normally five percent voices, aims to raise funds for devastated regions and collect about 2,060,000 francs.
A London anti slavery group denounced the sale of boys and girls in Hong Kong as a British possession scandal. Leaders urged abolition, with estimates of bondage up to 60,000 youths. Viscountess Gladstone and Charles Roberts pressed for legal action to end trafficking and exploitation.
The Red Cross will not participate in the upcoming Community Chest Drive according to secretary George Warren. He notes the budget allows the organization to “carry it through another year” without seeking funds and that a decision on a Roll Call or future participation will await the executive committee and Financial Federation board at the next meeting.
A handwritten letter from Brunen to his sister claims Doty Brunen plotted murder for money and insurance. He describes shootings, fear, and a plan to leave everything to his sister, urging legal aid if he dies. The letter accuses Doty and her family of ruin and betrayal. Hazel is Brunen's 18 year old daughter.
At the annual Business Men's association meeting in Stratfield hotel, officers were elected led by Fred H. Lyford as president. Benjamin Morrison spoke on Bridgeport’s Retail Board work, and Henry Osborn warned against wildcat stock schemes. Morrison noted plans to advertise Factory space and launch a six month fund drive to boost Bridgeport’s industrial prospects.
Brockton Massachusetts March 14 A large shoe center announces a price cut on men s shoes following a ten percent wage reduction ordered by the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. The exact amount of the reduction was not disclosed but understood to be 25 to 50 cents per pair at wholesale.
John Blazeyk, of 75d Fifth Main Street, arraigned for a second alleged violation of State Havor laws. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and jailed 10 days. His employer Frank Zandanowski was charged. Ardrety Adams of 11 Finkettatree swans fined 105 dollars with costs under the antra liquor laws. The exchange ends with a river tale about a Great Falls roar and confused bystanders.
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