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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1921

Page

5

Sergeant Shofin Battle With Yeggs at Winter Garden

Two criminals tried to crack a tin safe in Jamestown's Winter Garden. police sergeant Shofin and two officers were wounded. Albert Harris Sr. of the police department suffered a chest wound and lies in Jones General Hospital in serious condition. Chase and Nowak, alleged outlaws, are hospitalized with gunshot injuries.

Jamestows Winter Garden Pheer Bart AL Een Jones General Hospital Albert Harris SrRennt Police Develon Jer Chase John Nowak

Reverend Bigelow Praises Capitalism At Luncheon

Reverend V Bigelow lauds capitalism as a theme for a civic meeting. Frederick A Wallis US immigration commissioner will speak at the noon Rotary luncheon. Wallis, a diversified club member and director, will discuss civics and public service amid a week of civic group meetings.

Teaniea Tion Frederick A. Wallis LU. S Chanter of Commerce Straefisid

Stratford Court Set to Hear Diquor Case and Raid Results

A liquor raid at Week age inn led to ongoing proceedings in Stratford town court. Firstafford, involved in a related disturbance, faces arraignment Thursday under $860 bail. Other parties connected to the raid and traffic violations remain under investigation.

Mrg Stratford Tan Washington Bridge Firstafford Stratford Town Court Stafford Wzal

New Officers Elected by Columbus Boys Club

Columbus boys club announces new officers led by Leonard Cagerig as president. roles include view president, secretary, treasurer, executive committee, chair, auditors, and recreation board. Additional names listed include John Lan Leonid Saito and Marvelz Rigue, with several positions noted.

Columbus Boys Clus Alo the Anno Meer G Tie Columinte Bors’ Elite

Referrum Cases Transferred to Federal Court in Liquor Charge

Local officials moved two cases against Louis Suew and Walter W. Tomizifety to federal court citing doubt about liquor manufacturing under state law. Stated facts show stills and whiskey quantities found. bonds set at 50 dollars. A London poster for Maria Kousnenoft is noted, with a gaping bystander remark about the scene.

Jecal Pvor Tim Porterat Oro Louis Suew Walter W. Tomizifety Main Street Ned Hugh J Thursdas Pew Gaiety Theatre London Maria Kousnenoft

Fire on U S Vessel Under Control

Unclear fragments report a fire on a United States vessel and its containment. References to locations and names are garbled, with scattered mentions of San Francisco, West Coast areas, and possible officials, but details remain unreadable.

U. S

Royal visit to Wigwam on Main Street planned

A large crowd is expected as a royal party and visiting Reverend Mew attend a formal event at the Wigwam on Main Street. The program includes a significant claus and aims to yield a notable attendance from local residents and dignitaries.

Coal Wagon Collides With Furniture Truck

A coal wagon owned by Williams Coal Company was involved in a head on collision with a furniture truck. Police reported no serious injuries though both vehicles sustained damage and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Willains Coal Company

Fragmentary News Item From Unknown Date

An unclear report mentions a collision or incident near a western location on April 1. It notes heavy siren activity and an implied number of injured people in connection to a traffic or related event. Names and precise places are unreadable in the text.

US Dead at Brest Disinterred Report Condition Alters

A fragmentary wire service style note reports American military graves at Brest being disinterred as part of a broader postwar disposition. Authorities forward a preliminary count and plan for reinterment or shipment of remains to designated cemeteries.

Unclear OCR fragment titled ballot result details

Fragmentary text describes a voting event or ballot result with likely names and places garbled. Core facts unreadable, specific entities not recoverable from the readable portion.

Haynes to Direct Detroit Campaign Effort

A report states Haynes will direct a Detroit campaign as Washington partners plan a mission to inspect smuggling of liquor at the Canadian border. Officials from both sides will coordinate with local authorities in Detroit to monitor illicit crossings and enforcement actions.

Haynes Detroit Washington

Symphony Society Meeting Plans Consolidation

Bridgeport Symphony Society will convene at the Chamber of Commerce hall Wednesday at five oclock. The 8 1plony orchestra has prepared for its eleventh concert, set for January, and this gathering will discuss a more comprehensive organization.

Bridgeport Symphony Society Shiinbder of Commerce Hall

New Haven Nurse Found Dead After Gas Incident

In New Haven on November 14, Miss Viola King a nurse was found dead in a Crown Street home with two gas flames on. She is believed to have taken her own life. Her despondency over money matters and odd behavior are noted. A prior accident involving a car and Yale students in September is also cited as a possible factor.

New Haven Conn Viola Crown Street

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