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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
1
Amid forest fires in Canada thousands lose homes as several communities evacuate. Firefighters battle shifting winds and embers, while aid teams organize shelters and supply lines for evacuees. Officials warn residents to heed evacuation orders and stay safe.
A crowd at the Polo Grounds forced the second World Series game to end after ten innings due to darkness. The score stood 3-1-3 as umpire officials, citing fading light, halted play. Judge Landis and players faced jeering fans while umpire Klem explained the situation.
New York City charities will receive the entire receipts from today's World Series game between the Giants and Yankees, Commissioner Landis announced. The $120,554 total sets a record. Umpires' darkness ruling ended the game in the tenth inning, prompting fan dissent and a plan to include this game’s records in the series.
Washington notes President Harding, claiming the title of first fan in the land, follows every World Series play between the Yankees and Giants. He told Captain Esneroft he backs the Yanks on pitching strength, unless Nebr and Barnes falter as they did in the last World Series.
Authorities found securities worth 50000 in a safe deposit box linked to Rev Edward Hall whose body and choir leader Mrs Helghor Mills were found Sept 10. Investigators say the notes between them hinted at elopement plans and a possible murder plot. A key witness, Norman Tinglie, placed the timing at about 10:10 pm Sept 14 as shots were heard near the couple.
Record shows 10 schedules filed in bankruptcy court by Locomobile with debts totaling about 10.20. Tom Mix owes 6000, Mary Miles Minter 3620, Maud Powell 900, and creditors hold claims including a trustee selection meeting for plant disposition. W. C. Durant reportedly to start manufacturing soon.
London Oct 5 The Madania conference has adjourned amid serious difficulty. A despatch from General Harrington arrived incomplete, prompting a hurried cabinet meeting. Urgent word sent to Dimit Constantinople for a repeat dispatch and orders to remain there. Officials expect further instructions after General Flamington’s petition arrives. Greek delegates to join Madania, Athens must approve any agreement. The Allied peace conference reply elicited ministerial doubt, with details to be discussed tomorrow.
Worres police report a spate of petty thefts in the past two days including one burglary and three attempted burglaries. The Darling garage lost $13 and nine pennies Tuesday night. A garage entry with forced door occurred Wednesday night but valuables were not taken. Nine youths charged with stealing from street meters deny profitable loot. Neighbors report break ins on Burne street 436 and Bray 1045 Main street and Ranillo 1347 Main street. Police warn patrols will intensify and pedestrians may be stopped during late hours.
Chester Wainwright of New York drove a mobile that overturned tonight on the Post Road near Turkey Hill. He crawled free from under the car unharmed despite the wreck. Witnesses reported the incident but no injuries beyond the wrecked vehicle.
Franklin Wentworth of the Boston office of the National Board of Fire Prevention told 2,090 school children and adults at the High School about fire loss comparisons between the United States and Europe. He stressed property prevention and cited laws in France requiring payment for neighbor damages, urging Americans to be as careful to prevent costly blazes.
Constantinople dispatch notes the Mudania conference rupture over Thrace evacuation. Turks and Greeks display bellicose attitudes, threatening the conference's success as a clash looms in the region.
In Stamford a divorce hearing before State Referee Joel H. Reed concluded with testimony from Charles Fy Batten for Helenators and Moorin denying charges of misconduct against Mrs Santors. Witnesses described an April 1920 encounter at a Stamford Elks club dance and subsequent visits, including a kitchen raid. The case was adjourned for advisement for recommendation.
Weather and forest fires rage across Ontario and Quebec, with more than 40 dead and at least 50,000 left homeless. The Haileybury district towns are ruined as fires spread toward Montreal and Ottawa, tearing through Saint Maurice valley and threatening Notre Dame des Angels forest areas. Estimated property loss tops $4 million as refugees flood roads toward Cobalt.
Weather reports show a protracted drought across a vast county area with dry air and low barometric pressures. Florida and the northern Pacific coast see some rain, while most regions lack moisture causing crop stress, forest fires, and evacuations in Ontario and Minnesota.
Luria brothers Louis and Mike of Waterbury face three counts of first degree murder in the October term of the Supreme Court. A grand jury returned a true bill charging them with the 1921 murder of John Siesperl in North Canaan, with Judge William Malthe presiding.
Western Union Telegraph Co announced that all communications to points in the Ural have been restored after a disruption. The outage affected cables and telegram services yesterday, with full operation returning shortly after.
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