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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
18
Brooklyn Ct May 18 John M Bennett a farmer died today from poison believed to come from bee stings. He entered the woods yesterday to hive a swarm of wild bees and was stung. He seemed well this morning but suddenly collapsed and died within an hour. physicians attributing death to bee venom.
New Haven May 15 An Associated Press report says William J McKenna an attorney with years of practice was arrested for embezzlement by agent He allegedly took 1000 to defend a burglary charge and failed to act or return funds or collateral The New Haven bar grievance committee filed a petition to disbar citing unethical conduct and failure to account for client money McKenna has faced financial troubles from real estate deals locally and the bar committee asserts he withheld client funds
A home ad touts Sylpho Nathol as a powerful cleaner that eliminates damp musty cellar odors and sanitizes sinks, drains, tiles, and toilet fixtures. The pitch claims it’s stronger than carbolic acid, safe for skin, and available in four sizes at grocers and druggists.
An advertisement in Bridgeport Connecticut calls all men, women and children with ruptures to call for free advice from specialists who claim lifelong study of ruptures. It promises comfort and permanent relief regardless of prior appliances used, and directs readers to 158 Weirfield Ave near Main St.
Chairman Lasker told the Chamber of Commerce that government shipbuilding has ended and only temporary subsidies can save private ship operation. He warned Congress to pass the proposed program to build a merchant marine equal to Britain to sustain naval strength.
Bootleggers swarmed along the New York waterfront prompting the Atlantic Fruit Co to hire a guard squad led by Gunboat Smith. He and his men confronted motorboat loaders at the dock as the Princess May arrived from Jamaica, flooring four climbers and driving off the rest after a brief skirmish. two shots were fired.
George Churchill, a Democrat from Eighth district, was appointed as a mechanic in the Municipal Garage to fill a vacancy left by De Loss Watson who recently quit. The hourly pay scales and new economy plan have unsettled workers who fear layoffs as repair demand fluctuates. A Garage Centre Commission meeting scheduled for today was postponed due to chairman Edmund C. Mayo's absence.
Milford May 15 The body of David Jagper of Pittsburgh Pa identified as a crewman on Star in New Haven Line was buried today at town expense. Jagper drowned when a fishing trip capsized off Bayview. A companion was rescued but Jagper sank before being reached. He leaves relatives in Pittsburgh unable to bear funeral costs.
New York May 18 Fritz von Falkenhayn son of the late Field Marshal von Falkenhayn arrived today on the Steydlita to seek work. He formerly served as technical chief of German air forces in the war and said no one in Germany is thinking of more war, being too busy otherwise.
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