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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
5
Postmaster General Work has started a nationwide reorganization to cut costs after discovering more than a quarter million dollars wasted annually on large offices. He ordered inspectors to review surplus staff and materials without harming mail service, aiming to save about 200000 dollars yearly while maintaining efficiency.
Milford authorities call a public hearing at the municipal building to review a proposed highway layout widening and grading from Meringsdale entrance along Wedgefield avenue to South street then Hillside avenue to Burwell's Court. The plan, funded by a 1921 bond, seeks early road work with residents urged to object if needed.
Washington May Courts will decide a disputed railway tariff question in a case between the Great Northern Railway and Merchants and the Merchants generation company. The Supreme Court held state courts have jurisdiction, potentially limiting immediate submission to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Justice Brandeis noted exceptions where original or executive commission authority applies.
In Elizabeth New Jersey Daniel McGinty of Paterson died at Elizabeth General Hospital and John Gibbons of Paterson was injured after being struck by a car while standing on a street. The driver Leo RK Best of New York was detained and charged later today.
New York theater review notes a lively spring season with Kemp revival and Wilde tragedy amid sensational dances. The opening night featured Miss Harvey and a risqué costume, drawing mixed reactions. some performers refused further appearances without stage changes.
Indianapolis May 28 The American Legion reports decoration efforts for over 82000 American graves buried abroad. About 31400 lie in five cemeteries in France and Belgium, 483 in England, 740 in Scotland, 49 in Ireland, and one in Spain. Funds raised by Legionnaires support flowers and flags for graves across England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. Memorial Day will be observed nationwide with veterans and families honoring the fallen.
Seven new divorce actions have been filed in the superior court. Geetrudy Daltenhofer versus Alexander De Mattan cites intolerable cruelty. they married May 1, 1913, seeking custody of their minor son. Helen Le Smith Bader sues William H. Bader on desertion alleged August 18, 1918. they wed 1929. Amy E. Ferry Manning sues William H. Manning on statutory grounds. married June 25, 1938. John Van Nostrand Worr sues Sally Roughty Dorerow for divorce on desertion. they reside Hartford area. alleged insanity since 191?. Mery Lmms Gaskell sues William Austin for desertion. they married 1914. plea to resume maiden name. Frederick Earle Smith sues Hilda Roach Smith for desertion. married December 24, 1916. August 17, 1937 desertion. Hazel Mila Durant Chase sues Gey Chase for divorce and resume maiden name. married 1913.
Marcus and Lobel doing business as Marcus and Lobell face a $4500 damages suit from Utterton and Parks of Yorkely. Papers filed yesterday allege that on January 25 the defendants motor truck collided in Milford with a machine owned by the plaintiffs, causing serious damage to a vehicle and injury to property.
Tonight at the Plaga theatre patrons enjoy Gift Night while screening Meporked Missing starring Ceven Moore whose sensational reception draws crowds. Felten Tol praises the review, noting a pleasing, humorous evening with Back From the i and other acts. Nora Sueatess announces a revival of De Taixe Annie on Thursday.
The Pality theatre presents a mixed program including Priscilla and a red Montied woman in a farcical sequence about desire and folly. Dream, race, color, and music appear in a modern revue style with music and sketches featuring Henry and notable performers.
Filmmaker David Wark Griffith previews Orphans at the Storm from United Artists and notes years of work. Mae Murray stars in a scene at the Hippodrome tomorrow as promotion for the film continues in American theatres.
The production builds on a basic framework of sexual facts with a strong human appeal. New ministers contributed to the screen Bre showing changes in Ge and adding a spot of modernization.
The readable OCR fragment references Paris and an album with range and stains but is incomplete. It hints at a collecting or labeling context, suggesting a damaged page discussing a group or artist and a note about the item’s condition. No clear events, dates, or named entities beyond Paris appear.
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