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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1922
Page
4
A. G. Kneeland, 72, retired probate judge of Lebanon district, collapsed and died while entering a Main Street store in Norwich. Long active in Republican politics, he served in several offices and was treasurer of the Lebanon Congregational Church. Two others are mentioned in Hartford.
A fire destroyed a house, barns, and adjoining sheds belonging to Norma Schulman in the Amicroweetion area, four miles from the village. Five people were saved. losses remain to be determined.
Milford Oct. 3 Special to The Telegram James Hedrick 49 of Spencer peace Harrison Park was detained after a truck load of furniture was seized as goods were removed from a cottage at Myrtle Beach toward Brooks Street Bridgeport He admitted some items were stolen but held back a full confession fearing implication of others He is held for trial tomorrow and suspected in the ongoing disappearance of household articles from nearby cottages and beaches.
Danville Virginia saw the death of Eu genio Fratarcangelo from injuries in a football game with Chatham training school. The South Boston Va military academy back collapsed on the sideline during the third period and died at a local hospital. doctors attributed the fatal injury to an early blow in the contest.
Brest France October 30 The United States Shipping Board steamship Faladana, reported in distress during yesterday's severe storm, arrived safely in port under tow today.
The U S S Bushnell carried off leftover material from the Lake Torpedo Co plant, including an engine spare part for submarines, while at the Union Street foot of the town. Enlistments were limited to interested parties as the Bushnell prepared to sail to New London joining its division. The vessel, a modern S type submarine carrier, is 50 feet long, 16 feet 2 inches draft, steam powered, with a crew of 16 officers and men. The Fourth Naval Division includes the Lake submarines 8 45, stationed at New London under supervision, as crews from Bridgeport serve aboard these boats.
New Haven Oct. 26 Jonn Shanley former state senator from the Bleventy district died from apoplexy. He served in the state senate from 1905 to 1913 and was seated again for renomination in 1914 amid factional disputes. Known as the capital for years he was a liberal minority ally and long served as New Haven County auditor. A dry goods merchant and transit agent for Atlantic steamers he traveled widely and was last ill after being struck by a street pole. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
The Southern New England Telephone company will implement a new toll call handling method starting tomorrow. A Bridgeport operator initiates the call to Hartford and stays on the line until the Hartford ring is assessed. If the called party answers first, the caller is held on the line as progress is tracked and errors corrected.
The state of North Dakota opened a 92.5 million mill and elevator to enter the milling business with an initial capacity of 300000 barrels per year. A second unit will be ready in three weeks and a third for durum wheat will follow. First shipments arrived last week as part of the state Indist program endorsed by non partisan officials.
In Milan on an unspecified date fascisti raided the Secolo newspaper under Slefant agency, surrounding the building and foreshadowing further actions. The attack follows prior occupations and signals escalating pressure on press outlets.
Milford reports a wreck on the Milford turnpike near Milford Haven tourist camp at 5:30 this morning when a Leele owned by F J Lyndbusy Criller Co Bridgeport and an Elm Provision Co truck driven by Erntatty ton New Haven collided. Debris blocked traffic for about an hour. one driver injured but not severely. police investigated and no arrests listed.
In Dallas Texas contempt actions opened over the Mayfield senatorial contest. The secretary of state and urging attorney were cited to appear and show cause why they should not be held in contempt. The matter was set in court by counsel for BE King and others.
The cornerstone for New Haven's first junior high school, named for Susan Sheridan of the Firh school faculty, was laid today. Mayor David E. FiteGerald spoke at the ceremony as pupils presented a promenade and literary numbers.
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