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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1922

Page

2

City Council Hears Plans for Street Expansion and Zoning

The council approved widening Middle Street and construction of a parallel sewer line. Fire committee reports favor gasoline pumps and a rear Washington Avenue pumping station, with curb placement. Tax and pension items discussed, plus a zoning hearing set for Friday to review growth in the North End and a proposed city plan for orderly development.

Board of Appel Stephen Couder Washington St. Augustina’s Keane Enginger Alsderman Hogih North Briagenort

Ex mayor Tupper of Stamford dies after career

Stamford reports the death of Edward J Tupper longtime mayor and Republican leader who served 1904 to 1922. Born in Nova Scotia he moved to Boston then Stamford where he ran the Denking business and remained active in politics until ill healthEnded his tenure as town chairman and was survived by his wife Milas Elizabeth Enviar of Wingham.

Stamford Edward Jener Republica Town Tupper Nova Scotia Boston Milas Elizabeth Enviar Wingham Isi Und Eam Stanford Denking Efefa

Rum Seizure Probe Blames Officials in Prohibition Era

A DC grand jury accuses former Treasury officials of siphoning and distributing seized liquor from a department storage, totaling hundreds of cases and over $100,000, with no named individuals. investigations follow disclosures of missing liquor and internal records.

Washington iBy Associated Press District of Columbia Grand Jury Department Department of Department of Tushiee Farmire Welliam J Bureau of Investigation Grand Jury Burny Tiny Limitatians Sunny Hho Girne Wright Frank Bunc Department of Justice Melaly Wrisht Wis Tolken Department of Justice Gs

Republicans Win In Small Town Elections Amid Voter Turnout

In a series of local races Republicans secured seats across the Town Plan Commission and constable contests. Notable vote tallies include Hortag Ev at 182, Simeon at 116, and registries showing GOP gains while several independents and Democrats trailed in various posts.

Town Plan Commission Hortag Ev Simeon ‘Ag

Darien Election Sees Democrats Take Control After 29 Years

In Darien, October 4, voters aided by Mrs Davis of Norwalk boosted Democrat Ernest B. Crofot over Republican Bravat B. Croful for tax collector. Democrats claimed two of three Board of Selectmen seats and one Board of Education post, with William C. Peaster Conrad Werner and Edgar T. Bates among winners.

Darien Bravat B. Croful Republican Charles 5. Williamson Ernest B. Crofot Whamsen Davis Norwalk Board of Selectman Board of Education William XS. Peaster Conrad Werner Dem Edgar T. Bates Dew Ley TG. Renshaw Crafut

Newtown Election Results Highlight Narrow Party Margins

In Newtown on October 2, voters chose J. Northrop as town selectman over Herbart Coger. Various positions including assessor, board of relief, grand jury, auditor, tax collector, and town school committee show party splits, with Democrats leading in several races and Republicans strong in others. totals reflect a tight, contested local election.

Newtown J. Northroy Cantor Fist Selectman Herbart Coger Folio Marthyge Burrigen Stanley J. Blackman Board of Relief Thomas Maloney Doem Angus F. Joy Rog Selectmen Joan J. Northropm Hacbert Coger Thamas Brow Harry Shoppiers Audtron Frederick — _Lens Herman Siemin

Westport Town Election Yields Partisan Roster Victory

Westport voters swept the town election with Republicans and Democrats posting decisive wins for town offices. Key results include Wiliam Mills and other party nominees elected to selectman posts, and incumbents such as John O Conner and Henry Park listed among town officials.

Westport Oct Ker Hur Hugh ‘. Driscoll Thomas Selectman Ults wimen—Austlin Wakeman Weiford Thomas] Lying Rener R. Mills Agent Town Deposit Fund Willan Osborn Frederic Perry Smith William W. Petrie Joseph G. Tivast John 4. O'Conner Bradlee Bowln Mc Ionninegs Joseph G. Eyatt Smishy John Ww. Dalley Ann Marvanviuch Constangse Mighse Dominick

Local election returns reveal sweeping Republican gains in Monroe

Voters delivered the strongest turnout in years as Republicans carried every race. Results list candidates such as L. B. Bowrdsley, B. Nichols, Gastwood, Blakeman, Hayes, and other board, jury, and township posts with varied margins, indicating broad GOP support amid a high turnout election.

Monroe Lunigat Mtepublicans Vtawlay Baard EL Ry Beardatey Mareshall Beach Tt Gastwood Auditows Blakeman Hayes E. J. Lee Lyon D. Nring G. AL. Burr Tufnes Northrop Hudor John Burr Heery Beargeles Oy Edwardy Breach

Weston election yields party line town results

Weston voters cast a full party slate in the town election with Republicans sweeping selectmen and tax collectors while Democrats and independents win minor posts. Names include Assore, Rendley, Gifford, Waterbury, Wood, Trandwel, Andrews, Bradley, and Wakeman among others.

Whston John Assore Ce Warr Rendley Wiltian P. Lerkwood Boas Oscar Butle George D. Gifford Stephen Waterbury Georg W. Adams Burritt George T.wood Thomas W. Trandwel Orlando Andrews G. Warren Bradley van Wakeman Juroes Davie Coley Oscar Wilem Tverson CO Fanton James Coley de Morris Andrews Iverson c. Fanion Etsanton Clinton B. Flull Truman Canfield Adam Kennel Frank @ Perris Macy Peterson Truman

Democrats capture majority on Stonington board in town election

In Stonington the first Democratic majority on the board of selectmen in 12 years was elected. Yoseph A. Vargag and Lawrence A. Purtill joined Democrat incumbents, while Republican John Tribanee was also elected. Offices were distributed between the parties.

Stonington Democrat Board of Selectmen Yoseph A. Vargag Lawrence A. Purtill John Tribanee

Stafford Springs Board of Selectmen Winners and Races

Stafford Springs residents elected two Republicans and one Democrat to the board of selectmen in a town election. The Republican candidates leading the slate were highlighted, with results indicating the party distribution and key contenders.

Stapford Springs Repubicans Board of Selectmen Dueton Herd Eleaty Ne Wi Wellon Renukang Democrativ

Harwinton sees Hogan win in town race tight assessor vote

Harwinton voters backed Anna FB Hogan Democrat for the serious chairman post and defeated Pred Eoper Republican by seven to six in a tight town contest. The closest race of the day was the election for assessor where Jewis rolis, a Democrat, defeated Douglas, a Republican, by a single vote.

Harwinton Anna FB. Hogan Eoper Jewis Rolis Devnograt Douglas

Norfolk Election Day Amid Republican Battle

Voter turnout in Norfolk centers on party alignment as Republicans face Democratic challengers. Candidates A and B, including Curtis and OConnor, vie for three selectman seats amid local campaign activity and public scrutiny.

Republican ticket wins town election today

William A. Bustice is listed as Republican elect member first selectman Anroy W. Fenn joined as second selectman John Jo Ryan is identified as a dancer and a winner. The text names only Republicans as the victorious party.

Peblican William A. Bustice Reapublicay Wis Anroy W. Fenn Selechman John Jo Ryan

Election Results in Trumbull Selectman Race and Votes Cast

In Trumbull the town election elected a selectman after a tight contest. Democrats Halle Whitney and John Wagner led the ballot, with Republicans fielding multiple candidates for town offices including assessor and auditor. Strong showing by party candidates is noted across benches and committees, with vote tallies listed for several roles.

Runford Bea Temeerar Wits Lesle MM. Whitney John Wag Bench Howard Beach Billbst E. Curtis John Schneider Board of Relief Harald Shirney George Tt. Goodman Deim Penn Deposit Mang BR. Bench Plomb Den Artinty Charles CG. Deet Iter B. Merrill Berth Dem William Cooper John Burger George Smith

Southbury Elects Republicans in Local Races

Southbury voters went Republican in a town election, electing Robert Allan Democrat as a support for the school committee. Edward A. Darks and Leslie D. Wheeler were chosen as Republican members, while Thor Dora I. Whesses was named selectman.

Solute R Southbury Robert All J.B. Kine Edward al Darks Leslie D. Wheeler Thordora I. Whesses Khire

Enfield Town Elects Mixed Ticket In Local Vote

In Enfield the town meeting elected a Democratic and Independent coalition slate, giving the Democrats a strong majority. Richyard remains a defeated candidate, while J. King wins the first selectman post for the Democrats, with Lois Hawthorne and Clark Hamill also elected as selectmen and tax collector, respectively.

Guia Jianeg Richyard Iemaire Promage J. King Democrac Lois Hawthorne Republi Clark Lo Hamillia Heorge

Prospect War Shifts to Republican Fold in Town Election

In Prospect, the town election marks a Republican gain as Democrats suffer a lean year. Frank Burmigan and other nominees are cited among those elected selectmen, reflecting a notable political shift after one year of Democratic administration.

Democratie Ish Rynar Demaarstic Awerene Dek Frank Burmigan

Sprawling OCR fills Stamford local election results

A garbled list shows candidates from multiple parties with vote tallies and positions such as First Selectman and various town offices. The readable parts indicate Republicans and Democrats contesting roles, with names like Marin and several others, but many fragments prevent a clear, coherent result.

Easton election completes Republican ticket sweep

Easton October 2 special report. The Republican ticket won the town officers race for the coming year. Charles Sullivan was elected assessor.

Local election chaos confuses Oxford town voters

In Oxford, residents faced a muddled race as several candidates including Wilant Gy IT, Hubbel, Kyug Olacu, Reawtni, and Nelson Cable were listed amid unclear ballots. The confusion prompted calls for clearer candidate listings and voting guidance.

Sueagsstil Wioetian Tadiy Wilant Gy Hubbel Kyug Olacu Cans Nelson Cable Aleciad Seluaimien

Middlebury Local Names Stir In Upcoming Races

In Middlebury residents Javen Bronson and Raymond Branson head Republican tickets alongside A. M. Smith with Demon Orth and Hye Picked at the party’s town meeting. Officials note activity in the other town office.

Middlenury Javen Bronson Raymond Branson A. M. Smith Demon Orth Mme Hye

Marie Sexton to wed Ralph Driscoll today

Marie Sexton and Ralph Driscoll are to marry today in Plymouth. The ceremony will be held at St. Mary’s Church with Marie’s mother and relatives attending. Agnes Taitrie and Dorothy Clare Sexton are among the bridal party.

Marie Sexton Ralph Driscoll Wilde Inigrest Misa Marie Aides Tony Maranen Kite Hayny J. Sexton Ralph Waleri Lriscoll Sonora Mary Distay Beechwood Bartel O'Conner Agnes Taitrie Sowkgl Ogha Dayrch Anton Dorothy Clare Sextun Pat Ae -Lesmith Cantan Creas Matoh Plymouth

Local election notes from New London area results

fragmented text mentions New London London Ov late 1 vows, Comets, Whiton, McCuire, Mur city, elected wore. unclear fragments refer to local election results, figures and names, with sparse details about candidates and places.

London Rayne Ute Cone The Comets Gerdey Whiton City powiBsk Lucie McCuire

Barkhamsted selects new town officials in local vote

In Barkhamsted the town held its election with Frank Chivehy John Wright and Harold Birdie elected to the board as selectmen. The vote followed a public meeting and resulted in the appointment of the second and third selectmen.

Barkstamsved Parky Frank Chivehy John Wright Harold Birdie Eletlea Grgt Secon Third Selectmen

Wedberg Awarded Yale Scholarship for New Haven students

New Haven high school students and others in the district received Yale University scholarships. Bridgeport’s Wolbers and New Haven’s Holahutt won county scholarships, with several awards noted for area learners.

Wedberg YALE Wolbers of Bridgeport Yale University Taviay ‘Phirtena Echoleships

Cesare Murder Mystery Continues With No Clues

Police and detectives surveilled mourners at Cesare's funeral as coroner J J Phelan heard testimony but yielded no new leads. Officers recovered bullets and a loaded revolver from the scene and identified shell fragments matching those at Roville residence as witnesses described the fatal shooting.

Cesare Jwin J. Phelan John W. Gungenhaser Herold Kingston Strogkr Surgeant George E. Waslbury Rovillie Bary Verrence Tarers Anthony Garlick

Nancy Berg to Become Bride of Henry Burr

Miss Nancy Charlotta Fore, daughter of Andrew Berg of 72 Carlton Avenue, will marry Henry Sherwood Burr of Fairfield at United Church on June 14. The ceremony will feature attendants including Miss Eleanor Smith. Howard Burr will be groomsman. The wedding party plans a reception afterward and a after-visit trip to New Haven.

Nancy Charlotta Fore Andrew Berg Carlton Avenue Henry Sherwood Burr Fairfield United Church Wellin Korace Otros Eleanor Smith Misy Berg Howard Burr nEton

Breaks Employment Law Alleged in Street Arrest

Crestig Megog of TS Gold street faces arrest for allegedly violating state employment law by hiring a woman as a night shift clerk between 10 o'clock pm and 6 o'clock am. Will Viohitson is named in the case as involved in the alleged breach. The incident concerns the employment of women during prohibited nighttime hours.

Crestig Megog TS Gold Street Inet Will Viohitson Piy Ile

Suspect Held On City Night Charge At Summer Street

Louly Slaveveney of 78 Summer street was held by Interith police after a disturbance at 48 Summer street. He was placed under arrest on the charge of the incident in a bond set at 107 dollars.

Louly Slaveveney Aris Interith

Shelton doctors discover tuberculosis breakthrough at meeting

At a Shelton sanitarium gathering physicians reported discovery of a tubercle bacillus variant named Harderia Plaza with growth halted or modified. Dr. Lynch and Brunnell claimed a world first in this approach, sparking optimism for new treatments and potential cures amid global tuberculosis research in Brussels.

Shelton Sanitarium Belloya Tyneh Europe Lynch Brunnell Artur BR. Kimball State Puberculosia Commission Tr. Vilna M. Steelwell Kartford Sanitarium Brussels Belgium Krent Pantorty rifPe

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