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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1922
Page
9
In a fragmentary note, Ward Ater Walker defeats Walker in New Jersey. The text references their last bout about three or four months prior, mentioning Georgie Ward as pride of Mirabeth XII, and hints at Ward’s focus on sidestepping and resilience amid living near the seashore.
The House caucus moved to present a united front against the shipping bill as Republicans and Democrats debated the measure. Leaders called for action amid mixed views on naval policy and veterans bonuses, with key votes anticipated as the bill faced a crucial test.
Obituary notices the death of Mrs. Anna Maria Lane Thorpe wife of Mas Whorpe. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday at her home in Stepn with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Survivors include husband, a daughter Mrs Turnthrop, and several grandchildren. The notice notes affiliations with St. Culypr parish and local orders, with services to be held at Adrhodis Episcopal chapel.
The board debated election expenses including a $2 per voter cost and other costs for voting machines, trucking, and clerk pay. Proposals for appropriations to cover watchmen, emergencies, and supplies faced committee review amid transfers and investigations.
W E Homan urged the board to fund a plot in the North End as a recreation area to be called Soldiers Field. The measure passed after previous objections and debate. Bernin Hungling, Brooklyn catcher, sent contract to local official squire Bbbels as the 192% campaign adds a sixth draft pick or signer.
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