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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
16
Georges Carpentier vehemently denies the accusation that his bout with Siki was fixed. He insists the fight was fair, praises his own reputation as a square fighter, and offers to box Sik for a rematch anywhere, anytime.
The Voters League remains undecided on challenging the aldermanic races after August primaries. Nominations listed across districts show multiple incumbents and contested seats, with the Sixth District's Alfred J. Knapp facing John Fitzpatrick in a potential single contest. Municipal clubs and caucuses influence the nominations and plans for a November contest in several districts.
Joseph Letipsky, four years old, is in critical condition at St. Vin s hospital with a skull fracture and a broken left arm after falling from a two story roof yesterday. Authorities say his condition may prove fatal.
Mrs John Robey of 51 School St Cun announces Tanlac cured her long running indigestion after fifteen years of pain heart distress and weakness. She reports now eating heartily and feeling healthier than in years. The ad touts Tanlac as restoring stomach health and boosting the body with millions endorsing its power. Golva bottle today. Tanling is said by all good drug gists.
A Bridgeport venue staged an ace with a Spanish atmosphere but four attendees from Spain caused a riotous disturbance. They were removed for breach of the peace and later bonded for appearance in court. The four identified themselves as Attarn Vincent Frank Guillin Daniel amen and Miguel Marta from Colorado Avenue.
Burglars entered via a window on the Bushnell residence at 1419 Transitay Ave while the family was away in the Berkshires. Annie Txiatzy, a domestic, found rooms disturbed upon returning home and frightened the burglars fled in an automobile. Police searched the neighborhood but found no trace of the intruders, and the extent of loot remained unclear.
Funeral services for John Ullanus, who died from injuries in an auto accident, were held at his Maple Street home and at the Lutheran church. Burial followed in St. Mary's cemetery. Eleanor Cox and James Cox mourn a husband, with services scheduled at Hl Bishop parlors and St. Mary’s church. Bridget Sullivan, James Sullivan wife, died at Arctic Surrel after long illness, survived by two sons and several daughters, with high mass and burial at St. Charles and St. Michael cemeteries. Emily Keeler, Bridgeport native, died after long residence here, with funeral at home and Mountain Grove cemetery. The report also notes Rose Mary Dinam, William Costello, and other locals in passing notices.
Veterans of Bridgeport and the American Legion plan to relocate a memorial tablet at City Hall ahead of Armistice Day. Public Works Director George Coughlin will supervise the project to install the tablet in the lobby near the Armistice Day ceremonies. Harry Gardiner is slated to climb the Liberty Building to raise funds for veterans as the post schedules a public event.
Honolulu population is now set at 80,169 according to a health board table. Territory population is about 294,538 with a last fiscal year value of 854. The 1920 census gave Honolulu 38,327 residents and growth is over 3,000 yearly.
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