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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
14
Henry G Opdycke of New York was today named district manager of the United States Veterans Bureau covering New York New Jersey and Connecticut. The appointment was confirmed by Colonel Charles tor or she bureau.
Charles L. Lewis of Grooklawn Bridgeport and Edward Gren of East Main Stratford were arraigned in Milford Town Court and assessed 34 dollars each representing court costs after being charged with shooting protested game birds on Net's Island at Nets Island on Saturday in Milford.
A vivid reconstruction of a Bridgeport street scene on Cannon and Main where local dignitaries, teachers, and entertainers mingle. Spectators admire the crowd with Mayor Morgan waving as officers, businessmen, and sports figures pass by.
Adrian Gasper proprietor of Inland View hotel at Myrtle Beach was fined 320 and costs in Milford town court on a charge of assault upon William Neils a waiter at Sound View Hotel Walnut Beach. A breach of the peace charge was suspended. Two Milford politicians were in Island View hotel discussing election returns when Neils entered and a quarrel ensued leading to Gasper’s arrest.
The first Cuban volunteers recruited in Qua for the Spanish legion in Morocco, 791 men, arrived aboard the Alfonso NUT steamer under Captain Harter Epino. They were greeted by cheering crowds as rowboats met the vessel. The recruits later boarded the Marques Dal Tempo to sail to Ceuta, Morocco.
A regional appeal seeks support from United States headquarters to fund activities for American children. Authorities note only two viable schools remain and call for contributions to sustain programs and facilities.
Captain John D. Lynch longtime New Haven police leader and former head of the vice squad and traffic regulation died early today after a nervous breakdown triggered by his wife’s death. He led many vice raids and was a familiar figure to motorists passing through the city.
Fat Folks Get Thin touts weight loss without strenuous effort by using Korein Tubales. Claims quick reductions of 10 to 60 pounds by a simple program with stated products. Offers money back guarantee and prepaid mail order to Korein Co. in New York.
An advertisement touts Vita mine tablets made from yeast with concentrated fat soluble B vitamin, claimed to be easier to take, faster acting, and more economical. It targets doctors and chemists, promising improved skin, digestion, and general vitality with a “new modern chemistry” tablet product.
Washington reports losses in workers earnings totaling over 6.5 billion dollars for the past fiscal year due to involuntary unemployment. The estimate covers July 1920 to August 1921 and uses normal wage levels. Officials say conference efforts will push for a stabilized industrial plan and a permanent unemployment policy, with two weeks needed for recommendations.
Fred G Hl of the Manufacturers Association heads a local National Safety Council drive after returning from the national convention in Boston. A meeting next week will plan a city wide effort to reduce jaywalking and improve orderly school dismissals. The campaign targets children and adults, emphasizing traffic rule observance.
Moviing Sugarman of Hartford was fined $500 by Judge Hinman in New Haven for manslaughter after his automobile killed Beatrice Bristol of East Haven while she walked on the Milford turnpike in August.
Warble Rews reports the opening of the wild duck season in Fairfield County on Saturday October 1. Boaters are advised to wait for colder northern seas to migrate birds south. Wardens urge humane hunting and strict safety rules to prevent tragedies from prior seasons as Captain John Lindmarst sells a cruiser to buyers in Great South Bay and Stratford Avenue Bridge briefly closes for water in a listing apparatus.
John Het of 72 South Main Street sues a trolley company for 3000 in a 1918 collision at Barnum avenue and Pembroke street. He says a trolley from the left failed to yield and struck his bus, throwing it onto the sidewalk and injuring him and several passengers. The trial before Judge John P. Wellogg in Superior Court proceeded yesterday.
A home made still was found in operation yesterday morning at 267 Spruce Street. Gabriel Nagy and John Gyemont of that address were arrested charged with manufacturing liquor with intent to sell. Two barrels of mash, seven gallons and three quarts of liquor were confiscated.
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