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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1921

Page

4

Mayor addresses two East Side meetings

The mayor spoke at St Stephen's Society on Hallam Street and at St John's Hall on Aretic Street, delivering addresses in the afternoon. Attendees included Attorney Samuel Ditton Sen John Ditton and others as supporters rallying with Republican figures in city venues.

East Side Adafternoon St. Stephen's Society Hallam Street St. John's Hall Aretic Street of O'eléck Mayo Cy Sox

Caruso's Brother Sets Course for America

Rome reports Lod. Giovanni, brother of the late Caruso, has boarded the steamer Dente Alighier to sail for America. He is accompanied by an attorney and will handle the settlement of the deceased artist's will.

Rome Giovanni O Caruso America Dente Alighier

Milford Mourns Frank W. Doherty Red Cross Worker

Milford mourns Frank W. Doherty longtime Red Cross worker and field director honored for service to wounded and families. He served at Walter Reed and earlier posts at Port News Newport News Camp Halabird Camp Humphries and Washington Barracks. Burial in Milford cemetery noted with family surviving members.

Mimport Trunk Doherty Slo New Taven Milford Peru Washington, IL Eve Walter Reed Hospital Walter Red Hospital Dolerty Netwpert News Port Ofoilowry Halabird Humphries Red Cross R Cross Port News Red Cross Intelligence Service Cian Camp Talibir Runanolls Camp Lumphries Washinton Barracks Naval Sespitul Gartrude Mallory Merly Milford Freaughters Ruth Hotepn Ford Cemetery Delphian Society Delphian Society of M. F. Burne Darina Flage Fonds Pas Milford High School Bell Afondays Board of Education Pyenta Offital Church Mary Taylor M. E Myrtle Beach Ryre G. Whiteld Simonson Gene Arranains Sean Republican Women's Club of Town Court Devon Arthur W. Hade J.W. Malllard West Haven Micheal Mannix Blodgett General Assembly FP. M. Gracy Mary Taylor St. B. Church Sundey School Department of Religious Education Patera Episcopal Church Charley J. Regera Wheelers Farms Pump~kins Cornstalke Quergresn Jack O' Latierna Bridgeport New Haven Derby Pone Darby Robert Cutter Melaple Avenue Myrtie Beach Mrr Fred Syner Albert Wood George Dugan Fert Dugan

Canada aid saves starving Labrador natives amid famine relief

Captain Alfred Living arrives in Labrador with food and clothing for about 500 natives facing famine this winter. He reports locals suffer near starvation after fish and fur declines and urges Ottawa for aid while federal and church groups mobilize supplies for men women and children.

Living Ottawa Taschereau Tri Williamson Quebec Capitain Living Captain Living Livingsare Doz

Prohibition case and local deaths noted in town court docket

The article lists numerous local residents and a Friday raid case against Charles Wojewodzisz of Wheelers Farms, dubbed Dynamite Charlie, charged with violating prohibition laws after police confiscated four barrels of cider and alcohol. Also set for Monday is the Benson I. murder case against a Devon realty dealer for breach of peace and assault. Obituaries announce Abbie Williamson of Katonah and Frank Burwell of 31 Cherry Street with services and burials planned in Brooklyn and Milford, respectively.

Blanche W. Anderson Me J. Norris Afiss Anna Conklin Aucé Wood Myrtle Dugan Benson I R. Tompkins Devon Brown Abbie Williamson Robie Jamson Saran Baviland West Main G. Everett Knolimerer St. Tater’s Church Katonah N.Y Haviland Stanley N. Clark A. O. Carpenter M George & Clark Prospect Park Brooklyn N. Y Prank Burwell Jessie Crows Burwell Cherry Street D. L Nattleton G. Everett Knollmeyer T. Perterg Episcopal Church Central Brammer School Healee t.Peterts Bundey School Milford

Bridgeport Papers and Postmaster Praised by Hays

Bridgeport and its postmaster, with local newspapers, are praised in the Postal Bulletin for their cooperation in a thrift campaign. A signed statement by Postmaster General Will Hays commends Bridgeport newspapers and Postmaster Charles F. Greene for their role in promoting Treasury Savings Certificates.

Bridgeport Hays Bouletin Toro Cohimns Charles F. Greene Treasury Stampa Will Hays Treasury

Eight Await Action on Stamford P M Job

Washington dispatch by George H. Manning notes eight candidates for Stamford postmaster faced civil service exams September 20. Names include John J. Kohl, Francis P. Finler, Samuel T. Micryell, Robert Whittaker, William Joyce, Leon G Quintard, George W. Black, and John B B McCarthy. Action expected in weeks as the Civil Service Commission ranks candidates and Merritt selects the next Stamford postmaster.

George H. Manning Washington Bridgeport Tegrama Washington, D. C Stamfield John J. ‘3Ohl Francis P. Finler Robert Whittaker William 2. Joyce Ad- Leon G Quintard George W. Black John B&b. McCarthy

Nineteen Liquor Law Arrests in October Reported

Police records show nineteen liquor law arrests during October with fourteen convictions and 4000 dollars in fines. Three appeals total 750 pounds, two cases remain pending in city court. Transylvania Buckovina and Basgarabia are now part of Roumania.

Violetione Transylvania Buckovina Basgarabia Roumania

Captain Tauscher would return to the United States

Washington reports the Brave Department asks the Justice Department to rule on permitting the return of Captain Tauscher, former Imperial German Army officer, who left in 1917 with Von Bernstorff while violating American neutrality. He is said to seek U.S. naturalization and to offer to aid German interests, though the War and Navy departments reportedly oppose his return. He may hold secret information valuable to U.S. industries and government.

Washington Brave Department Department of Justice and Tauscher Germany von Bernstorff Berlin Tanlacher Hla San Francisco Army Tauscher von Bernstoff von Papan Tays America Navy Sas Literare Talients San Franasco von Papen Smmitten India

Theater Owners Must Pay State Tax Today

Bridgeport theater owners face a due date for the state amusement tax with a 76 percent penalty if unpaid by day’s end. The law sets filing by month end, directs tax payment with the return, and apportions revenue between the state and county credits based on population. The law, in effect since September 1, is publicized to Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Connecticut.

Bridgeport

Italians Form New Democratic Club In Haven

The United Italian Democratic club was formed yesterday at Louis Richards office on Main and Lamber. Capozzi was named chairman and Prospero Pettit chosen secretary. A second meeting is planned, with a rally at the Armory Avenue in November led by Mayor David Piterald and Antonio Renzi as meeting chairman.

United Italian Democratic Club Louis Richards Main Lamberdélin Capozzi Prospero Pettit Ormanization Algasa Tlme Democratia Committee Armory 4 David Piterorald Ne Haven Ga Antonio Renzi Eet Muyvicel Progna

Lights Placed At Dangerous Nash Curve Improve Safety

The state highway department installed three lights on the north side of Nash's curve after Coroner John J. Phelan urged action to reduce danger following a fatal automobile crash that claimed two New York men. The curve’s shape misleads unfamiliar drivers, and the new lights provide daytime brightness. Motorists approving the change cite improved visibility.

State Highway Department Nash John J. Phelan New York Gorener

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