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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1922
Page
20
In Bridgeport, two men faced a tangled arraignment as testimony and cross examination frayed the case. The defense argued insinuations aimed to influence jurors while prosecutors pressed for clarity on theft and liquor transportation charges amid a stalled truck incident and a confrontation over plea and jurisdiction details.
Navy coach Bill Roper announced he would not join the University of Missouri football program for the remainder of the season. Roper, a Philadelphia lawyer and city councilman, said he could not leave his post to assist the team.
Two new snow plows purchased by Jurpeter George M. Coughlin of the Public Works department are logged at the Manuelprel Garage and will be attached to the Facieard motor trucks owned by the department.
Pastor Dr Marshall and the Bridgeport First Methodist Church will broadcast Bishop Edgar Blake’s Sunday address via wireless radio. Blake, based in Paris, tours war-torn regions and will discuss church relief efforts. Dr Charles L Goodell of New York will speak at 10:29 a.m. A large broadcast marks a historic church radio engagement in Bridgeport.
Mrs Anna Christler widow of the late Rev Leonard Christler returns to Havre Montana after the shooting of her husband on October 27. The case involves Mrs Margaret Carle Leon and ongoing inquiries regarding the outdoors work at the church.
A front page report describes a deadly mine disaster with 60 workers killed. The text notes dangerous after-damp and perilous air inside the mine. Rescue and safety efforts are referenced as dawn approaches, with workers preparing for the grim toll.
M Guinnes declined to explain who permitted a meeting in the Welfare Building and denied knowledge of the approval. Secretary A B Ghorne could not confirm the permit or building use. In a separate incident, Bernhardt Christlangen of Vine Street and Stratford reported to police that he struck Martha Koeta on Main Street, injuring her nose and causing minor injuries. she was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in serious condition.
Mrs Porter will address a meeting at the BD A Re Chapter House tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock under the auspices of the local committee. The event will discuss the work of Drs Ethel from Los Angeles and will be conducted with the aim of completing efforts by New Haven.
A Bridgeport Lions Club fundraiser opened with $200 pledged toward a Fresh Air Home for convalescent children. Members issued Founders’ Certificates to supporters, hoping to raise $10,099 through one dollar subscriptions. Speakers urged charity and noted local needs, including the Visiting Nurse Association’s work and unemployment hardships.
A stained page from the Morning Telegram shows a controversial refusal to fund a stated sum, with references to Columbus, colonial history, and scholars like Ann Whitney and James Tyeght Lowell. The fragment hints at debates over historiography, nationhood, and civic memory, highlighting intellectual contention and personal defenses.
An old ad copy touts Musterole as a mustard based salve to ease chest congestion sore throat and muscular pains. It promises warming initial sensation followed by cooling relief and quick comfort for bronchial throat neck and rheumatic aches.
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