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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1922
Page
18
A young Boys club member was arrested for theft after two brooms vanished from the Northern Pacific Grocery on Read Street and Trond Avenue. He posted $25 bail to await Juvenile Court today.
A vintage ad explains rheumatism as caused by uric acid buildup from the bowels. It claims cold weather closes skin pores, overburdening kidneys and causing joint pain. It promotes Raditz Salts effervescent drink to flush impurities and reduce uric acid.
Berlin police raid the apartment of Walter Ahrends uncover a hidden secret radio station with complete wireless gear and confidential regulations for Berlin and Germany. Investigators seized dispatches from Moscow via wireless and arrested Gryluwicz, a Communist city council member, on high treason charges.
Hymar E Katz of Bringcoom furniture dealer asked Referee John Keogh for release from bankruptcy. The petition by Nathan Billy Norwalk toy and music shop owner shows assets of 1725 and liabilities of 7021.30. Hearing date not set as a composition offer is expected. Billy lists debts of 235 to Arthur Bennett and 1450 to creditors, stock in trade valued 350, store fixtures 75, and open accounts 590.
The barge Belfast arrived yesterday with one million tons of lumber consigned to Frank Miller Lumber Company. The voyage from Charleston, North Carolina was uneven, the skipper reported a difficult trip.
City fishermen and anglers anticipate a good shad season as Connecticut’s famed shad migration begins. Reports from state officials note native shad declines due to river pollution and fishing interference during spawning. Carp and suckers are increasingly sold in local markets at low prices.
Stratford March 27 Special Membership in the Stratford post of the American Legion grows as ex service men learn a $50,090 home will be its future clubhouse. Funded by Sterling heirs, plans revised to include a gymnasium for basketball and similar games, with a fireproof Bray Granite building adjoining the Stratford Library. Construction expected to begin this summer for use when the basketball season opens next fall.
Multiple funeral notices chronicle deaths in Milford Stratford Waterbury and Danbury regions. Peter Bolan's funeral was held at his late home with burial at Lakeview cemetery St Johns lodge conductors. Joseph Henry Wells formerly Waterbury Milford resident died at home leaving wife Margaret three sons a daughter and a granddaughter. services to be held in Milford and St Marys church. Milford and Danbury residents isadore Zwierlein and George W Follette noted with requiem Mass and services at churches and local cemeteries. Other notices include Laura A Newell Clyde Scofield and Isadore Zwierlein with details on funerals and burial sites.
Judge William H. Comley Jr filed an answer in Superior Court arguing the town manager R H Hunter may remain in office until a referendum on removal is held. The case hinges on charter rules and a failed emergency measure, with election timing and petition requirements under scrutiny. Attorney T J Cohn represents Selectman Conine, and a court date for trial will be set next.
The article recounts a kidnapped man from Bristol who was taken to New York and confined, claiming a romantic entanglement with Miss Virginia C. McKay of a Pittsburgh social elite. It details a court hearing, immigration actions, and scrutiny of the Rolling Rock club life, with mentions of Miss Mellon and other society figures.
An advertisement promotes a home remedy to color gray hair black brown or light brown using two boxes of Orlex powder mixed with distilled or rain water. It promises no silver lead zinc sulfur mercury or coal tar derivatives and claims the product is safe not tacky or gooey and can make a person appear twenty years younger.
Player reports a bandit from a Mexican gang was shot during a confrontation. The note hints at music or jam related activity but lacks clear details or names.
A man recalls a troubling home life and regrets his role in a sour marriage. He notes his wife would be happier without the cross demands of their union and implies strain from his own behavior.
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