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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1921
Page
2
On election night the city saw few arrests for drunkenness with most revelers sober. Police and investigators surveyed saloons and streets while city directors and the Beat sergeant monitored activity.
A four year old girl died after a fire at a residence in Bridgeport. Fire officials say the child suffered severe burns and was taken to the hospital, where she later died. The blaze fully destroyed the bedroom and clothing, with authorities noting intense flames and smoke. Witnesses report the incident occurred in the afternoon and investigators are examining the scene.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions skin blemish removal and unclear names. No coherent events, people, or organizations readable. Provides insufficient facts to summarize a news item or notice with confidence.
In a lopsided vote, Democrats captured nearly all city offices as Republicans faced losses. Analysts credit broad turnout and cross-aisle support, while party leaders congratulated winners and pledged continued aid to constituents and local initiatives.
A huge Bridgeport crowd welcomed Mayor elect Atwater with a festive parade along Main Street and through designated routes. Democrats led the celebration, with cheers from many observers as the procession moved to the Algonquin Club for final remarks and a reception.
A birthday celebration at Muavarl'a iat 289 Privfield avenue honored Miss Carnayart. Attendees included Mis Atal, Mine Varina, Mitae Witt Releer, Pauline Lidletla, Adele Wyieoe, and Thomas Herrly among others. Community figures Mr Led, Judge Milford, and local residents joined the event with gifts and well wishes.
A damaged wartime letter alleges brutality within the War Department and names officers and enlisted men. The document, reportedly from the Navy official executive committee, questions abuse and requests scrutiny of records as coordination with high officials is hinted. The article references secrecy and potential inquiries.
Amid tangled text a report notes candidates and parties in multiple cities with references to mayoral contests and election outcomes. It mentions Democrats and Republicans, names such as Cleveland and Washington, and signals a shift with incumbents reelected in some locales.
Fragmented readable text shows mentions of Indianapolis with political figures and a mayoral context. The garbled material references a campaign candidate, a hospital move, a motor motel, and a mid-terms style setting, but specifics are unreadable. The item appears to be a brief late-breaking political update from an Indianapolis race.
Stratford approves a town budget totaling about $521,200 with a deficit plan and authorization for notes. Members discuss a potential borrowing of up to $400,000 to cover town needs and approve related appropriation items.
A boy named Anthony Daviis, aged around, was struck by a car on Atlantic Street near Brasserie Overlook yesterday. He sustained a skull fracture and minor injuries, as reported by Vindinur Ovedack of 724 Haraca Mobile. The incident occurred at about 127 feet from the cited location.
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