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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1922
Page
5
Cleveland March 25 local marina men predict the iron ore trade on the Great Lakes will rise 40 to 78 percent this season from last year. The season will open later than in prior years with no towing before April 1. Last year total movement of ore coal grain and stone reached a net tonnage of about 124,976,818 iron ore comprised the majority.
A rural mail carrier faces scant reading matter and requests a frog library joke driving a bill by Rep Green of Iowa to allow free mail delivery of books for a set period. The proposal envisions books loaned to readers and returned at no charge after use.
Stanley Brzdle a three year old of 235 Hamilton street was crushed to death yesterday morning when a five ton truck ran him down as he crossed near his home. C Ro Wall of Broad street driver of the truck was arrested on manslaughter charges and held in $2,000 bonds awaiting the coroner's inquest. The motorcyclist John Clark of Hancock avenue suffered severe lacerations as a truck operated by Nels Nelson on John street collided with the motorcycle. The injured were taken to St Vincent's hospital where condition was reported good last night. John Manger suffered a compound fracture of the left leg when hit by a lumber end swinging from a rack at Frank Miller Lumber Company yard. Daniel avenue resident Manyor Ragott the son, taken to St Vincent's hospital within minutes of the accident.
Diamonds with wholesale value estimated between 55000 and 170000 were seized by customs officials led by Francisco Camio, a 40 year old rubber dealer from Para Braz. Police allege he illegally imported the stones and was attempting to unload them at a jewelry shop on West 24th Street.
East Providence police and deputies fired on a group of striking workers in the Phillipedal section. One man, Er iL Maynard of Pawtucket, was wounded but not seriously hurt. Reports vary on the crowd size and intent, with strikers claiming peaceful procession and authorities claiming ambush by about 100 protesters armed with stones near a Pawtucket mill.
Mrs Ur suline Molar widow of Carl Molar a Bronx jeweler slain on Dec 24 testified in New York Supreme Court. She named Arn Westling formerly of Worcester Mass as the killer when asked by District Attorney Glen don. She collapsed then recovered and continued with her account of the shooting. The case concerns a planned jewelry robbery at the Molar home.
NORWALK March 2 Special William J. O'Brien of Stamford arrested in Bridgeport for alleged conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws. O'Brien and three Bridgeport associates pleaded not guilty. bonds set at 20,000 each. Prohibition officers seized 100 barrels of alcohol. Kirk linked to permit fraud with the Freischmann Yeast company probe.
In New Haven on March 23 two young men were arrested on suspicion of pawnbroker thefts and held in jail on the charge. An additional witness faced a liquor charge. another was fined for auto violations. Five women with the men were held on idleness charges and may be sent to a correctional facility. Police say a group planned burglaries. earlier a group of five was arrested, most later discharged for lack of evidence.
A scanned list of real estate transfers and mortgage deeds from an old edition shows Isaac Friedman to Francesarnard and Theresa Neal on multiple parcels along James Street Washington Ave and Bishop Avenue. The document itemizes numerous transfers to Wells Realty Co to Lang Waverly Development Co and others, plus several mortgage deeds including Wakeman to City Savings Bank and Couture to Lomas and Nettleton Co, with values from 0 to 4 000 dollars.
Washington March 23 Post Office Department inspectors report many agencies nationwide advertise they can secure immediate action on disabled veterans claims for a retainer of 19 to 50 dollars They claim to obtain favorable settlement quickly The department plans an investigation to decide if orders should be issued against such firms of questionable honesty and fraudulent claims.
Rev W C Ramsay, longtime Union Hill Methodist pastor for 30 years, earns less than 24 weekly, works six days as a floor walker and section manager at a Manhattan department store, and preaches twice on Sundays. He continues both roles without parishioner knowledge, balancing sermons with store duties.
Washington reports deficits blamed on parcel post handling as investigators study all mall classes. Commission plans a report to Congress next fall. Postoffice officials say parcel post is indispensable but need a system shift to put it on a paying basis.
An old advertisement touts a cheap home remedy for coughs using Parmint double strength mixed with sugar and water to a half pint. It claims rapid relief by soothing the nasal and throat membranes, stopping inflammation and tickling, with improved breathing and clearer membranes, urging readers to ask their druggist for Parmint.
Nervousness fatigue and insomnia blamed on stress. Wendella Pills Ambition Brand offered by local druggists for nervous system support and stomach issues. Money back guarantee advertised. Sold at Hino Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Store with Try Today messaging.
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