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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
11
Washington March 16 Lawyers and liberal organizers urged the House Judiciary to report a resolution asking President Harding to consider granting immediate amnesty to 118 prisoners serving long terms for espionage act violations. Committees said the measure would not pass.
Direct order from the Tide Water Oil Company in New York on March 14 states that due to conditions in the oil trade it is an inopportune time to determine the dividend policy for the year and the quarterly dividend payable March 31 will not be declared. The year ends with a loss of 2,020,0.
Washington dispatch reports a radio regulation drive by Commerce Secretary Hoover as investment in radio soars to over 5 million dollars weekly. About 75 broadcasting stations serve 690,000 operators, with boom conditions prompting high prices and questionable stock schemes amid rapid industry growth.
Died Graether in this city March 25 1922 Charles Graether aged 65 funeral at his residence 114 Cottage street Saturday March 18 interment at Pari cemetery Newark N Gallbronner in Stepney Genn March 16 1922 Anna Mary wife of Henry Gallbronner funeral at her daughter Mrs Charles Blake 148 Grasmere avenue Fairfield Saturday March 18 2 20 p m Cotter in this city March 16 1922 notice of funeral in the evening paper Bundock in this city March 15 1982 Mary Bundock aged 3 years funeral at 169 central avenue Saturday March 18 3 30 p m interment St Michaels cemetery Walnut Improvement declaration bids for garbage collection first Tuesday in April from clerk John Cannings 176 Broadway Milford Ct
An old advertisement urges readers to restore strength and vitality with Gude's Pepto Mangum. It touts iron-containing formula for improved blood, sleep, and nerves, claiming thirty years of use and urging purchase from druggists everywhere.
Health officer Dr. William Hall Coon says raw milk sold in Bridgeport must be bottled at the source by May 1. About twenty farmers must buy sterilizing and bottling equipment, impacting local producers and firms like Farmers Dairy Co and Mill Products. An inspector will enforce the rule, with penalties including market cuts for violators.
The Swedish Methodist church on Beechwood Avenue opened a bazaar spanning today through Saturday with children in mauve costumes. Booths sold cake, candy, and fayre while business donations supported the event. A highlight is a framed autographed White House picture, with supper served each night and Saturday from 6. Bazaar committee lists include Mrs Andrew Carlson Mrs George Carboy Anders L Benstrore and others.
Washington March 16 Department officials say a final conclusion is expected on payment of 241000000 for the American expeditionary forces in Germany. The note would present the views of the United States to sovereign governments concerned.
London dispatch cites Dr. Andresa Hermes minister of finance informing Treichsteg entente finance ministers discuss partial liquidation of Germany's wartime obligations. The report notes a potential large loan and coordinated financial action among allied powers.
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