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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1922
Page
7
A still explosion in Seymour sparked a three story wooden structure fire early today, causing about 15000 dollars in damage and badly damaging two adjacent buildings. Firefighters faced water shortages delaying efforts as the blast is believed to have started the blaze.
A seven year old from GY Mousutosh reportedly drank liquor at a fair booth and suffered a severe reaction that left him unconscious. He was rushed to St Vincent's hospital as doctors at Emergency hospital treated him. He was with two other boys when he drank the beverage.
A jury in Waterbury found the defendant guilty of murder in the second degree. The court anticipated a post verdict motion as counsel for the convicted indicated plans to challenge the verdict. The case involved a gang of five men allegedly linked to the shooting of Marie Boscardini during a robbery in August 1821, with scissor robbery named as the motive.
Vital statistics notice records several marriages including Aruest J. Wunhar aged 20 of 73 Tee Pavement Avenue and Madeline Rowe aged 22 of Fairfield. Michael Gviel 21 of Lehr Street with Amnig Gelinas 28 of Weber Street. Stephen J. Gore and Pauling B. Mobokn both of 4 i Tig Street. John Neary 81 of Ls Charles Street with Jane Galvin of 19 Orhard Street. other names appear with ages and addresses in Bath area.
Scoville Company votes to triple its capital stock, raising authorized capital by 10,000 shares valued at $190 each. A stock dividend of 22 cents per share will be declared, payable from earnings, and the company plans to issue 8,000,000 in preferred stock to fund the increase.
Auto dealers report a growing demand as a third annual closed car show draws crowds at the State Armory. The exhibition features more than 10 models and highlights new models by Sherman, Dodge, and other makes. Attendees flock to see the latest designs and prices, with many promising closer purchases after the event.
Distraught creditors settle amid a complex transfer as Locomobile Company of America Inc takes over the factory. $1,796,000 is to be distributed to creditors with 20 percent second dividends and a 20 percent third dividend. A 20 year bond mortgage funds the plan while 600 accounts receive checks next week. The new company, led by Havens and Heber, will not restart full production but will assemble the Road King in limited runs.
Mystery surrounds a violent incident at a San Francisco hotel where Marguerite Calvert, a noted violinist, is reported dead. Authorities say a 24 year old New Yorker, Mrs. Murrig, was involved in the event and is being questioned. Further details awaited.
A Danbury Ont youth aged 18 pleaded guilty to three robberies including an assault at 387 Main Street and breaking into a store the same night. The youth, Wiseiky of Wiseiky, was sentenced to reform school by Judge Moss dvex after accompanying an unnamed youth to court.
A garbled police summary notes a stalled investigation and incomplete filings. Names and details are unreadable, with references to attacks and responses unclear. The fragment hints at pending replies and three suspects, but no verifiable actions or outcomes are present.
In Wisconsin on October 27 Joseph Z Antonio, a laborer on the state road, was fatally injured when a plank he rode on was struck by a passing car. The plank swung from the truck, struck the vehicle, and he died en route to the hospital. Several other men on the tank received minor injuries.
A board at the Veterans Bureau completed its inquiry into complaints from veterans who are vocational students. Officials would not discuss findings or the nature of the complaints. The report will be sent to Washington headquarters. A new airplane design enables water landings from 125 feet, with skids and shock absorbers.
The Salvation Army secures a Danbury property at 7 West Street for a home project. Officials outline building details and site plans as city records list the acquisition amid neighborhood concerns and future development talks.
A garbled report describes a man aged 79 injured by an automobile and another man aged 76 involved in a related incident. The text is severely corrupted with many unreadable words, making precise details impossible to extract. It references roads, places, and a vehicle collision context without coherent names or dates.
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