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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1922

Page

5

Prohibit Vulcanizing Shops in Tenements Urged by Fire Officials

In the annual report to the Common Council Captain John Tague recommends an ordinance to ban vulcanizing stations in buildings housing families on upper floors. Chief Daniel J. Johnson urges purchasing a spare gasoline pump, establishing a rescue drill school, and notes 266 firefighters with 42 apparatus. The Fire Prevention Bureau reports 1642 electrical inspections approved in new and old structures.

Common Council Board of Fire Commissioners John Tague Bureau of Fire Prevention Daniel J. Johnson Ben Chemical Company Buregy

Boy With Fractured Skull After Pipe Incident

Seven year old Michael Karosk of 480 Spruce Street was taken to St Vincent's Hospital by Dr Walsh last night with a fractured skull. The boy's playmate said he had been struck on the head with a piece of pipe. Condition listed as very serious.

Michael' Karosk Spruce Street St. Vincent's Hospital J. Walsh

Use for home health says doctor for Sylpho Nathol

A doctor urges continuous use of Sylpho-Nathol around the home to prevent disease spread. The ad touts its safety, pleasant scent, and versatility for mop water, drains, sinks, bathrooms, and pest control, with pricing from 50 to 125 cents.

Amusements Page Highlights Local Stage and Film

Ralph E Bushman, son of Francis X Bushman, drew crowds at Boll's with When Love is Young praising his acting. The show featured Tom Douglas, Lillian Rose, and Ralph E B Hodgkins, plus acts by Rosa Le Granata and others. Plaza Theatre showcased Be My Wits with Charis Chaplin rival, and Park Players praised for The Silent Witness. Moose of Bridgeport to celebrate twelfth anniversary with a charity circus. Empire screens Second Hand Rose starring Gladys Walton with a fresh kick.

Ralph E. Bushman Francis X. Bushman Boll Bushman Tom Douglas Lillian Rose Ralph EB. Hodgkins Hackathorne Apears Clara Kimbill Youne Madonna Pali Plata Max Linder France Spain Cuba Charis Chaplin Goldwyn Plaza Theatre Vohe Smith Lonstellow Earb Overton and Young Jack Eddy Zita Miriam Chief Buffalo Bear Squaw Custer Joseph Provost Christie News Weekly Missig Henry Lekerman Owen Moore Lruther Watson Joe Mente Scanlon Dennorothers Park Prank Bond Richard Morgan Paula Shay Tally Uy Chamber of Commerce Bridgeport Dramatic Club Actor's Equity League Theie Tronsdieg Bridgeport Mayooers Svpport Silent Witness Gui Frank Bond Shay Bridgeport Pairdld Avenue Circus Wtair Mogva Empire Gladys Walton Empira Theatre

Death of Chicago lumberman Thornton a mystery

Chicago, May 24 Deep mystery surrounds the shooting death of Ward L Thornton a Chicago lumberman and millionaire aged about 60 His sister in law Mrs Everett Thornton said he was cleaning a gun belonging to her husband when it fired and Thornton was struck The gunshot was reportedly accidental Police were notified and an investigation is under way Thornton died later at a hospital as officials took charge of the inquiry

Loward L. Thornton Chicago Award L. Thornton Everett Thornton Thornton Lang Hig

Suppressed magazine granted reprieve at University of Washington

May 26 Seattle reports suppressed campus magazine receives reprieve to publish more numbers before school year end. Faculty censors oversee issues, noting past improprieties and omitting a photograph of a social figure while praising the contributor Miss Walton. Cine programs note Hippodrome Courage photoplay, Elite Praythings of Destiny with Anita Stewart, and Strand The Ring featuring Helen Gibson tonight.

Seattle University of Washington Happer Nanner Pat Fous Cota Niltue Fueu Geen ELITE Anita Stewart

Williams Athletes Johnny Darcy to Fight in Intercollegiate

Williams College sends four athletes to the national intercollegiate track meet at Harvard Stadium in Cambridge Friday and Saturday. Miller and Tongue run sprints, Paul in hurdles, Stowers captains the team. Darcy gains buzz as a boxing sensation, with strong hopes tethered to 160 and 220 records.

Williams Johnny Darcy Frutzette Williams Towts Mass Villams College Harvard Stadium Cambridge Seeley Miller and Tonge Cap. Pailline Stowers Poinia

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