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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
28
A jumble of services appears including rug cleaning upholstery painting and home repair. Also listed are lost items such as a brown purse a tortoise shell rimmed glasses and a bicycle with contact notices and reward offers.
Variety of farm properties offered for sale or exchange. Listings include acres with barn and outbuildings, timber volume, fruit trees, and utilities. several Connecticut addresses and contacts such as Clark & Son, 12 Main St, and William Trede, Lone Hill, Conn. Prices range from modest to four figures. ads emphasize investment potential and country living.
Multiple obituary items from May 1922 list deaths in various cities with funeral details. Entries include Mette Cote age 2, Andrew J Powers, Katherine Lisberum, Jili Virag, and other relatives. notices mention funeral dates, times, and cemeteries such as Lak My cemetery, St Peters church, and St Michael's cemetery. some items note memorials and memorial verses.
A judge discusses prohibition law and crime, contrasting American and British societal norms. He defends immigrant blending, praises American opportunity, and criticizes strict parental oversight while advocating freedom for youth and self-reliance amid rising immigration.
An elderly Sylvan avenue resident, Anthony Kragak aged 94, was attacked with a knife at his home. The assailant, described as a nonuniform offender, fled as neighbors and responders aided the wounded man. Authorities report Krona from Sylian qvenue is in charge of nasal, with further questions pending. A benediction followed by Tishon Murray.
TARIS May 14 Associated Press The American Red Cross plans to end its major activities in Europe by the end of June after eight years and more than 2.4 billion dollars expended. Dr Ross HIM, returning from a survey from Warsaw to Constantinople, said no further American aid is needed in liberated areas though some groups may still require temporary assistance. The junior Red Cross will continue in certain countries in cooperation with the League of Red Cross Societies to ensure continued relief managed by governments themselves.
President Millerand returned to Paris after a 42 day North Africa tour including Morocco Algeria and Tunis. Several ministers suffered seasickness heat and fatigue but all reached Paris with Millerand resuming duties at the Elysee Palace. He plans a summer visit to Rambouillet in mid June.
A Methodist conference on the economic order will be held here May 28 with about 200 delegates including bishops clergy and laymen. Bishop Francis McConnell will preside and discuss topics like the economic order and the Protestant work ethic in a non executive setting.
Assos and Previn Poinaris Elutbeth, wife of Crown Prince Gaoren, and daughter of the Kira, lies in critical condition from a wound. An official bulletin reports weakness at the heart and authorities say her youngest daughter Princess Jeana is recovering from chickenpox.
Veteran traders resist the merger hype on Lackawanna Steel. Some sell short, arguing the takeover price could be about 380, while insiders expect a lengthy lag before benefits from any consolidation appear amid copper market improvement and rising sterling demand.
Sir George Paish told the American Academy that American welfare rests on Europe’s restoration and that the United States must act as world bank and trader. He warned that if America shuns responsibility, unprecedented poverty could follow. urged credits to Europe backed by guarantees and free sale of American goods alongside purchases of foreign products.
The Buack Glass display features thick glass panes shown both with and without standards. The new Trecka hang clear to the floor, presenting highly transparent material. Slaves to the trend, the exhibit attracts attention for its modern dining room applications and luminous effect.
Sharle s town West Virginia May 14 Associated Press With about 12 weeks more needed to complete the evidence the state will ask a jury in circuit court here to find William Blizzard guilty of treason for entering into a conspiracy to levy war against the state of West Virginia as the prosecution began its rebuttal testimony. The state highlighted miners and volunteers who marched to show support while the defense prepared to present witnesses including Major Troius B. Davies outlining martial law and actions in Mingo County as federal troops arrived to restore order.
Washington May 14 A new peak in national gasoline stocks was set for April with 54,352,000 gallons reported by the Federal Bureau. Stocks on April 1 stood at 47,006,090 gallons, higher than March 1 and well above last year's level. Officials confirm storage has grown steadily, with April 1 stocks 20 percent above March 1 and significantly above 1920 figures.
Report notes Bishop nosthuter Murray confirming $35 fri sons at St. Cerril and Methodiusshuren yesterday afternoon. Assisted by Rev. Gasper Panik and several named priests. details fragmented but indicates a confirmation ceremony with multiple clergy present.
Washington May 14 The government collected 4 436 006 000 in revenue in the first three quarters of the fiscal year ended April 2 with income and excess profits taxes totaling 1 745 900 000 and tariff receipts 242 000 000. Internal revenue receipts led at 1 004 000 006 with miscellaneous items including surplus materials bringing total to 4 436 006 000. Experts say direct taxation rises under new law while tariffs are expected to yield 3300 080 000 to 4 000 000 000 per year and support federal needs.
Real estate activity edged up week ending May 12 with higher sales than the prior week and over last year. Mortgage transactions for the week ending May 13 totaled 19450, down from 41114 the prior year’s week and far below the 340,960 in 1915. Construction on the TF HH Weedru% and Sons warehouse addition progresses, tearing down frames for a three story brick structure to be roofed with asphalt and gravel, with an expected completion by year end.
Notice issued by Morris M Hochhariser sheriff of Bridgeport states a public auction will be held at a signpost in Prideepect fourteen days after May 6 1922 for the sale of a borrowed Overland touring car Model 58 plus further property. The notice references a writ and describes the bidding event and location. It also notes attendance for a funeral of Simer Bliden on Reed Street and lists a Martha T Washingwa Police membership detail.
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