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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1922

Page

5

Outline program of street work for Black Rock

A committee from the Third District Democratic party and Alderman Eugene C. J. Welly conducted a Saturday inspection of Black Rock streets. They urged administration action to address several badly deteriorated highways. Alderman Kelly met privately with Streets Superintendent Patrick H. Firepatrick, and a tentative repair program was drafted to send to the Director of Public Works. Also to be approached were Alderman Doherty and the street committee members, Frank Wargo, City Treasurer Fenn, H. Williams, and Tax Collector Kenneth Rift.

Black Rock Thire Democratic Eugene C. J. Welly Avents Kells Pawricie H Public Works Thomas F. Doherty Kelly Frank Wargo Fenn H. Willams Kenneth J. Rift Shea

Restore Stale Bread With Quick Wrapping and Gentle Reheat

Guidance suggests wrapping stale bread in a damp cloth for about one minute then removing the cloth and warming in a slow oven for around 20 minutes to regain softness and freshness. The method emphasizes moisture and gentle heat to revive texture.

Ferry Boat Boiler Explosion Kills Four at Port Huron

A boiler explosion on the ferry Omar D. Conger in Port Huron killed four crewmen and a few others nearby, with two boys missing and three injured. The blast tore a boiler 250 feet into a dwelling, starting a house fire and damaging storefronts and a chapel. Damages are estimated at $200,000. The event followed a suspected water shortage in the boiler.

Port Huron Maren St AnmaAgy Omar D. Conger Rangon A. Campbell Wineer Tom Bruckner Kenneth Cratchall Althouse Earl Bond William Smith Imorla Albert Aalk Black River

Textile workers strike widens in New England mills

Boston march 36 new England textile strike widens as seven Lawrence mills cut wages 20 percent tomorrow and one mill shutters indefinitely. Pacific Mills and others face potential walkouts as United Textile Workers push to curb dividends. McMahon cites 1921 dividends of 2.4 million and 12 percent annual yields while accusing mills of war-profit capitalization to depress workers’ living standards.

Boston New England Lawrences Sevan Mills Lawrence Textle Council Goly Mills American Woolen Company Thi’ Paettic Mills Wool Aortere United Textila Workers of America Pactie Everett Mills Tomorow New Hampsnrie Rhode Island Concinayton Rhods Igland Dia New Hampshire Lowell Pitchburg Massachusetts Thomas FP. McMahon United Textile Workers of America Mt. McMahon Phode Island Pacific Lawrence Pacific Mills Tantron Unites Textile Workers Labor Bureau, Inc New York

Chief to Investigate Cause of Varnish Fire

Chief D. E. Jaynson of the Fire Department will conduct an investigation today into the origin of a fire at the Bissell Varnish Co. 277 Mountain Grove Street Saturday night. The blaze caused an estimated $2,000 damage confined to a shipping bed containing varnish materials for boxing and shipping cans.

Bissell Varnish Co Mountin Grove Street D. E. Jaynson Fire Department

Constipated and Miserable Internal Baths Promoted

A Cheater Pa advertisement from A and Garvin promotes Tyrrell Hygienic products. It claims the J Bk Can endé relieves constipation indigestion headaches and stomach troubles. Lingen's Drug Store offers to explain the product and provide a free booklet with Dr Char Newyrrell's testimonials from New York.

A. & Garvin Elatin St Cheater Tyrrell B. L. Cascade Lingen J. Bk Char ‘Ne Yrrell New York

American Girl Reunites With Father After Long Separation

New York March 26 Joseph Spence of Uniontile Pennsylvania and his 11 year old daughter Mary Louise reunited after eight years aboard a steamship Kreonland The girl who spoke only French spoke with difficulty while a Traveller's Aid Society interpreter aided communication The family story mentions the girl returning to live with her father and older brother at Williams Trade School vicinity amid wartime losses.

New York Joseph] Spence Uniontile Mary Louise Spence Kreonland Misa Spond Brance Wo P Stewart Wolongbe Williams Trade School

Buff’s Bantam Title Bids Draw Heavy Offers

New York report details Johnny Buff facing massive purses from managers Lew Lewis and others to sign for a bantam title defense. Proposals range from 26 090 to 75 000 dollars with conditions based on official weigh ins and past bout results.

New York Johnny Buff Wat Lewis Joe Burnan Glinder Lusas Buff Lewie Lawes Lew Diasmond Willie Lewis Abe Goldstein Nset Golfstein Lowis Butt Goldstein Lewis Sigs Tery Woight Chreer Goldsein Burman Articlan Lewis William and Nate Eddie Mead Joe Lynch Ian Goldman Fele Vermith

Germany to Collect Surtax on Customs

Berlin dispatch outlines a surtax on customs to be collected starting April 1 to drive them toward a gold parity. The tax rate will be based on the value of a world mare, with rates aligned to gold parity measures.

Germany Berlin Wil Fe

National Guard Bigger Now Than Regular Army

Washington reports the War Department plans to use the National Guard to protect lives and property during a nationwide coal strike. The Guard has grown to about 150,000 trained by April, surpassing the regular army, with rapid enlistment and state quotas rising across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Oregon, and Washington. The 1920 law places the Guard as a defense line second only to the regular army, subject to federal mobilization in emergencies.

Washington War Department National Guard Sime Congress New York New York State Tewce Pennsylvania Ohio California Oregon Nevada Laggini Ghieto Elemen Texas Montana South Daxote New Haespshire Shess Tadioagl Guard Pershing Nanal Guard Tess Variana

Girls Held on Charge of Passing Bad Checks

Mrs Altes T Hall and sister Ata Trumbull arrested on March 26 for passing bad checks to obtain funds. Henry Ding, a former soldier, implicated in the case. Confession linked to the women in the Massachusetts Rochustes area.

Altes T. Hall Ata Trumbull Ais Hall Sean Henry Ding Rostin Trumbull Mass Rochustes

Mentho-Sit-Phar Promises Quick Eczema Relief

An advertisement extols Mentho-Sit-Phar as a sulfur cream for eczema claiming instant relief from itching burning and skin irritation. It emphasizes its healing properties and urges readers to obtain a small jar from a reputable druggist for topical use.

D A R Plans Broadcasting of Eligibility Rules

Washington March 26. If a woman never barred will be eligible for Daughters of the American Revolution membership if Amendment 19 to the N S D A R constitution passes at the annual Congress in Continental Hall next month. The amendment and changes to by laws would end the age and descent restrictions and admit any woman who contributed to the American cause.

Washington Mareh Daughters of the American Revolution D. A. R. Congress

Japanese Diet session prorogued amid opposition row

March 26. The Diet was formally prorogued after a marathon closing session noted for disorder in the Power House due to opposition tactics. The House passed a resolution urging the government to trim military spending by 40 million yen and shorten conscription to 18 months. A supplementary budget of 11.6 million yen to raise colleges to university rank and the Jury system bill were approved by the House of Peers.

Tolmlo Associated Press House of Representatives Shelynd House of Peer

New London Brakeman Dies From Injuries

New London brakeman William Morgan of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad died from injuries after falling between two freight cars at Cedar Hills rds. He leaves a wife and five children.

New Haven Wilam WH. Morgan New London New York New Haven & Hartford Cedar Hills Rds

Mississippi River Flood Threatens Lower Valley Rise At Memphis

Heavy rains from Missouri and Ohio valleys push the Mississippi toward flood stages. Gauge at Memphis stood around 41.6 feet with a daily rise near 0.8 foot as Cairo’s crest neared last night. Officials warn of further rises as Cairo and Memphis monitor conditions and crews relocate for flood control.

Memphis Tenn Maren Missouri Ohio Mississippi Weather Bureau — oMeraia MompHita Cairo Ilinois Hevenaxburg Mound City Arkansas

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