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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1921
Page
3
Captioned by The Telegram the Bridgeport fire department shows Engine Company No. 4 in the North End with Capt. Dureau, J. Donnelly, and the Animal mascots. The boys of the neighborhood vie for places with the crew as “Spice and Spa” dominates the unit’s portrait.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce outlines a broad winter agenda focused on civic progress, social activities, education, and sports. It emphasizes youth leadership, open meetings, and citywide projects including welcome signs, a handbook for Far City, and a continuous Americanization program.
Canton China October 3 report notes a strike closing morning services at a local tea house. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text. Authorities have not released full statements or subsequent actions.
In Paris on October 9, Princess Menta Georgievna of Russia wed William B Leeds Jr in two ceremonies. A brief civil service preceded a Episcopal rite at Trinity Church with relatives and a few friends. The Russian Orthodox ceremony followed at a private chaplain of Queen Olga by, amid large crowds breaking barriers and filling the church aisles.
New York hotels face disposal of thousands of dollars worth of glassware after prohibition lows reduce use. Stewards debate gifting ware to friends, with some inventories writing off large sums while idle pieces remain unused in hotel storerooms.
Paris records say Katharina Schratt, longtime intimate of late Emperor Francis Joseph, will visit and lecture starting January or February. Drexar Bartils, pallet master of the Metropolitan Opera, arranged the engagement. Frau Schratt, 63, and once a Vienna stage actress, is writing memoirs related to the court.
David T. Lyman of Gaylord Parr Fanitorium Wallingford will speak at the public meeting of the Employer relief association on October 27 in the High school. The association received five applications for relief from Bullard Mach Tool John Nilea Singer Manufacturing Co and two from Like Torpedo for Uo. Two more patients were discharged from the sanatorium fully recovered bringing total recoveries to twelve. The association is caring for 94 patients. It was obtained from several companies including Com lpresand Paner Box Co Curt land Curdh Machine Go and Jennings Brothers Co. TONPON October 9 The Chanecer Mivision of the High Court of Th ree ordered forfeiture of the life interest of Houston Stewart Cham lain who renounced Guglily and became naturalized during the war in the estate of General Sir Crawford Chaseerlain.
The Great Lakes steel freighter Bert, part of the U S Steel fleet under Captain W P Oliva, loaded 12,482 gross tons of iron ore in 1 hour 12 minutes at Two Harbors docks. The ship completed loading in 19 minutes at Duluth. reached Conneaut Ohio for unloading in 3 hours 5 minutes.
Stephen Salick, 49, of 184 Auburn Street, was killed Saturday when struck by a fast freight train while crossing the Tin Bridge in the West End. He reportedly ignored warnings from 12 year old Frank Goswick, who with Salick jumped to safety. Police and railroad officials have recently made multiple arrests in the West End in efforts to curb such incidents.
Berlin reports the right of initiative in the German republic has produced a flood of petitions to the Reichstag. More than 19,000 petitions and memorials seek reforms from fiscal policy to free dental treatment, testing the commission charged with examination.
French police investigate smuggling of American foods from Germany into France by air. Counterfeit safety razor blades and pens are alleged to be distributed by street hawkers at half the price of genuine goods. Police found the goods were made in Germany and located the airplane landing fluid used by smugglers.
An unusual disease spreads among horses at Cap Town stables as veterinary officials investigate BTAS slaggers affecting valuable animals in the region. The report notes an api demic-like outbreak with several case sightings and ongoing inquiries.
An old advertisement promotes coconut oil shampoo as pure grease free and superior. It claims it cleanses hair, removes dirt and oil, leaves scalp clean and hair light, fluffy, and easy to manage. The ad touts affordability and family use from pharmacies.
Serge checks and cotton warp fabrics offer extra strength for weight in brown or navy and black, priced from 1.56 to 2.00 with blends. Pure wool and crepe styles range 1.50 to 5.00, including Prunellas and velour coatings in Bolivia and duver de laine, highlighting durability and seasonal color variety.
The fragment describes a free small book by Dr Chris As Tyerell of New York. It touts the operation of J Bl Casyads and its certain results. It promotes the book as a reminder to obtain the bank as snow as needed.
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