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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
3
A jury at Are gyle found Mrs Allan Boyd responsible for the deaths of her two children, Charles and Myrtle, whose bodies were found in bed with crushed heads. A note read Made away with Charles and Myrtle between 7 and 8 o clock. Mrs Boyd, 32, previously spent time at the Provincial hospital.
Five hearings loom for the Common Council including sewer improvements from Kosten to News venues and acceptance of Churen lang ts x street. City Attorney Cornell may issue a legality opinion on a silo by the city. City Engineer Meghoy to report on Elm and Golden Hill grade changes for Broadstreet extension. A special committee on the Whetler & Howey dock purchase expected to report. The penny? investigation panel to seek more power to summon witnesses.
Walton Pa Sept four five minutes after he knocked Barrese a boxer dropped dead from exertion during sparring at a training bout. Cross was present as police investigated the death and sent a core verdict.
Rail ferries and autos carry thousands back from beaches as bad weather forces postponements across major indoor and outdoor sports. Davis Cup and Polo Grounds baseball are affected. New York and Philadelphia shift to doubleheader. City industries shut down and transport strained by influx.
Stratford reports the $10,000 pumping engine arrived two months ago at No. 4 fire house but has not been accepted. Key issue is missing suction hose from manufacturers and lack of a fire commissioners board after resignations. With no fires in seven weeks, officials say the engine remains unused until full equipment and approval arrive. Autumn dryness is expected to renew demand for readiness.
New York Sept bankers publicize summary of Mexico external debt plan totaling 700 million dollars. Plan allows resume of interest payments after five years with 25 million dollars in cash service set aside. private management resumes for National Railways of Mexico and other government obligations if terms are met.
Navy tug No 72 arrived to accompany the Lake submarine S 48 on government trials set to begin soon. The S 48, damaged on maiden test trip December 7 1921, has been overhauled at the Lake plant and is again in final condition per Lake manager Phillip B Brill. After completing tests, the craft will be turned over to navy service at the Brook yard.
Vienna reports delay in opening the new Austro bank of issue seen as keystone of reforms. Allied banks claim capital held abroad and demand that their contributions, including government capital, be kept in Switzerland. Government says postponement unavoidable amid pressure.
A. Burke was arrested by Patrolman Patrick J. Bonohue after a slight accident near Stratford, Connecticut. He was held at the precinct on a charge of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor.
Asian Minor reports recount Turkish advances near Adana and Askia Shehr as Greek forces retreat. Key positions at Atkmen Karansar and Bai Shety fell to Turkish forces last week, with dispatches noting disarray in the Greek army and Turkish troops advancing toward Presa. London reports Greece informs Selimin that it seeks an early armistice and asks for Western mediation.
Dublin dispatch reports renewed speculation on a possible peace parley among irregulars with a government backed plan. Observers say the core condition is surrender by regulars, while Michael Collins and Allied leaders weigh terms linked to the Anglo treaty and cabinet changes.
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