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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
2
Butterworth, United State Radio Inspector of the First District, which covers New England, examined 14 applicants for operators licenses yesterday afternoon at the high school.
Mrs. Reid of Rise Inc advertises a free demonstration of a rupture support corset in Bridgeport at the Dorraine Hotel. She promises a personal fitting and explains the device claims comfort and security for large abdominal issues. Public notices list dates November 7 and 28 with times across the day for women seeking relief from ruptures.
In a two hour Senate debate, Hitchcock and Borah attacked France's wartime policy under Clemenceau. They rejected a Franco American peace alliance while praising the French leader's addresses, criticizing his government's stance and disarmament positions.
Danbury man Patriol Brennan, formerly of Danbury, died at Grassland Hospital Valhalla from internal injuries after a car struck him Tuesday night. He was found unconscious by a passing motorist and taken to the hospital. NY state constabulary searched for the vehicle driver as Brennan had been employed on a local farm and had three brothers in Danbury.
Greenwich November 28 special report on a dinner at Dogeph Mulular's restaurant where merchants discussed reviving local trade. Many residents are buying clothing out of town, blaming higher prices at Greenwich stores for the drift.
Mr Carpenter denounces Upton Sinclair's call for government ownership as dangerous socialism arguing wealth should remain in private hands. He contends government control would corrupt public life, cites post office and rail rates as proof of mismanagement, and warns honest officials are rare in power.
Dissatisfaction with the tax system prompts a special town meeting. Board of Finance recommends borrowing 100000 for town and school expenditures from Nov 1 to May 1 in anticipation of taxes. Opponents warn of interest costs and repayment risk. Fire siren fund for Saugatuck Freehouse questioned. Road funds for Saugatuck Avenue tabled pending state road prep.
In a 191 era scene in Boston a veteran bearing the Legion of Honor received a warm greeting from crowds and officials as he led a procession through the Back Bay to the public library. A thousand residents sang The Marseillaise and witnessed emotional remarks by Col Stephen Bonsni.
A Danbury resident, identified as Alex Anderson, died after falling down stairs from the first to the second story of a block on White Street during the night. The body was found by Charles Osborne and an investigation by Lt. G. Brown and Dr. Brown suggested instantaneous death from a fall, with no signs of foul play.
Calyn Walbut, 16, daughter of the late Chief Tollee Speesl, presented Greenwich Police with a large portrait of her father. The image, enlarged from a photo, was created in his honor at the police building amid recent local events and tributes.
In a detail filled report from a New Bedford police precinct, Corunda and Magsuahuaetis allegedly masterminded a dramatic jailbreak. An automobile theft and a risky dormer window exit allowed Barry Ledoux Zepto and others to flee, aided by improvised tools and a knotted rope.
A large tire shop fire on Stirling Street sent nauseating cedar smoke through the area. Flames rose from upper floors and the vulcanizing shop, forcing fire crews to control a blaze that spread toward nearby residential and service areas. Firefighters evacuated occupants of the Myron Osborn home and battled smoke exhaustion among several witnesses. Police redirected traffic as two lines of flames threatened the pavement and nearby stores with no major damage reported.
A property owned by the city and leased to the operating company faces a public sale request. An officer says lease terms grant improvements to city ownership without compensation, with a 20 year duration. Brigepore board president notes city must oversee the property and operate under council guidance. Meeting details were not made public.
A fragmented local note recalls Tatiana and July events, mentions Chicago newspaper ties, and notes connections to Detroit Free Press and The Times. It hints at a public figure linked to the press world, with unsettled lines about affiliations and a brief obituary mention.
The nomination of Pierce Butler of Minnesota to be associate justice of the U S Supreme Court to succeed William R Day who resigned was sent to the Senate by President. Butler a practicing attorney from St Paul aged fifty six and a Democrat has appeared before the court frequently including Minnesota mites gesa case in 1912. The nomination aligns party balance on the court with Republicans and Democrats. A favorable committee report is anticipated as Democratic senators approve the section.
Fragmentary OCR describes indictments linked to a Hall murder. A widow testifies and a bride is angered by delays as a man named Hall faces questioning. An elderly, courtly figure offers help while witnesses recount prior suspicious activity and an unnamed elargynign event.
Beginning tomorrow members of the American Legion post and a women’s group will sell Veleets for a local event shown Monday. The ad endorses broad quinine tablets for colds grip or influenza as a preventive. Signature marks the box.
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