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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1921
Page
8
Detroit reports a movable steel dam weighing about 80 tons was swung into place by two derricks on each side. Engineers claim the dam can control water flow, with testing completed and installation expected by December 1. The project marks a new engineering advance in canal work and sluice operations.
An officer arrived in Dublin to arrange burial of 26 Irishmen of the United States army who fought in the European war. The officer will deliver the bodies to relatives for burial in different parts of Ireland with assistance from the municipal council.
An old advertisement promotes Kellogg's Bran as a remedy for constipation for women and children. It claims regular use can improve digestion, clear complexion, freshen breath, and aid growth in children, suggesting two tablespoons daily and versatile cooking uses.
Tonight Fraternal groups including the Improved Order of Ted Men hold meetings with updated dates and new meeting addresses. Members are advised to verify times in their local lodges and note changes affecting past chief degrees and ceremonial rooms.
Court records show saloon keepers and helpers charged under state liquor laws. Penalties included fines from 40 to 380 and jail terms from five to fifteen days. Several defendants faced additional charges and ongoing court actions as of the latest docket.
The report notes a growing public interest in cigars as imports and duty discussions surface. Industry observer Bubb of the National Union of Retail Tobacco Merchants cites figures and proposed increases, highlighting bond restrictions and pricing impacts on the tobacco trade.
Detroit police arrest an alleged bandit amid a report of a theft involving £25,000 and recovery of £90 from the suspect. Authorities describe the incident as part of a wider operation targeting five men linked to the crime.
A garbled excerpt describes capturing gases, mixing with fresh oxygen, and reintroducing them into a fire to increase efficiency. The text claims this raises heat output from the same fuel, but the passage is unclear and partially unreadable.
The board proposes reestablishing the record file system at the annual organization meeting. City Clerk Dunnigan plans office improvements to improve service and information to the public.
Church women of the First Presbyterian gather for a fair in Recreation Hall at the corner of Strmat and Myrtle qkehye. Mrs Alexandar Alison Jr presides as 95 members assist with cooking, crafts, apron table, dolls, bargain booth, Parcel Post, and special rooms for various society groups.
Huntington School will host a Friday fair organized by the Parent Teachers Association. The event features a toy raffle, crafts, baked goods, and food concessions with proceeds aiding school activities. George McDonald is general chairman.
Court records show a Mary Pickford related case with judge Langan and attorneys involved. The action seeks a decree adjustment and mentions Nevada, Minden, and a state supreme context as proceedings and dates progress.
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