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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1922
Page
7
Wesleyan University began its 94th year in West Delton with enrollment exceeding 350 students. Freshmen numbered about 140. Dr Stephen H Olin acting president delivered the matriculation address urging a unified curriculum and arguing that only colleges can train amateurs who will become the nation’s experts in business and civic life.
In Jackson California on September 21 rescuers report a body remains missing after a blast at one of 47 Argonaut mines. Initial counts listed 47 dead but re checks found only 46 recovered with a cave in possibly covering the 47th. Federal engineer in charge Bryan C Pickard warned conditions remain dangerous.
The United States Chamber of Commerce announces Fire Prevention Week with four commercial devices leading nationwide. President Hardin highlights Oct 9 as Fire Prevention Day and urges public awareness.
Westport dispatch reports Judge Hyatt, 70, has automatically retired from the local court. Judge Joseph Morton and Judge Joan Godiller will likely divide his cases. Hyatt will stay in town as a public servant and continue his law practice while remaining on the Republican ticket for grand juror and tax assessor.
Meriden police uncovered a scheme by Davis Goldring to run several stills after tapping gas lines at his Pratt Street home. He was found guilty of violating the prohibition law and theft of gan. The case followed a tip and a police raid before Judge Dunn in Police Court.
The group supporting Pancho Villa, who recently won the lightweight title from Johny Bull in Brooklyn, has raised half the needed sum and plans to buy the native jewel in a bid tied to the boxing victory.
A Kiwanis Club gathering at the Stratfield hotel featured Judge Iros Fosker and Judge Poster praising the U S Constitution. They stressed its enduring power over laws and the Supreme Court, urged respect for courts, and noted a New Haven delegation.
Sensational young Western welterweight Tiny Hy suffers a defeat as Australian champion challenger reappears. American Legion plans a convention that day and a billing dispute over event costs is noted.
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