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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1922

Page

2

Stratford Town Council Votes Sidewalk Plan

Stratford, Sept 25 piSpecial) An extensive sidewalk project was approved by the Stratford Town Council at a meeting in the town hall tonight. Asphalt sidewalks are approved from the city line along Stratford avenue to Honeyspot road, past St Michael's Cemetery and the Connecticut company property to the Honeyspot road school. Registrars discharged, names offered for nomination, and a vote to keep Old Road closed near Christ Episcopal Church. Town Manager Hunter questioned a $10,000 pumping engine and proposed alternative equipment. A committee will decide on accepting the engine. Anthony Fellows and Nelson Bjork appointed to Town Planning Board to fill vacancies.

Stratford Town Hall Foost Stratford Avenue St. Michael's Cemeutery Connecticut Company South Avenue Honeyspot Road Arthur J. Dahlin Timothy J. Ryan, Jr Lews Council Arthur Hale William Hughes Lloyd D. Hayward Keep Road Joan J. Albright R. Huunter Hig Kealins Sniffen Coulter Anthony Fellows First Nelson Bjork

Libel Placed On Pleasure Beach Ferry Hugenot

United States Marshal Jacob D. Walters filed libel against the Pleasure Beach ferry Hugenot, a claim by Butler Machine Company for repairs. The Ingersoll Engineering company, now in receivership, faces questions about the libel while Pleasure Beach is also under a receiver and awaiting settlement decisions.

Hugenot Ingersoll Engineering Company Pleasure Beach United States Jacob D. Walters Butler Machine Companys Ingersoll Company Butler Company Lezay Pleasure Beach Company Operae Company Ingerssil Company

Deaths and funerals in Hartford area September 1922

Notices list multiple obituaries and funeral details including Buckelew Cousins Littleton Moroney and Phrescans. Details cover dates September 1922, ages from 26 to 60s, funeral locations at St George Church Stratford Avenue Lakeview Cemetery Mountain Grove, and private services with flower omissions.

August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Lake~ View Axttleton Lucy James Littleton Walker and Banks Fairfield Ave Lakeview Joseph Moroney Olive St Walnut Milford Conn Gerick Claraslink Laure) Avenue Bridgeport Mountain Grove Cemetery

Card of Thanks from Hartley family members

We the undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy shown after the loss of our husband and father John Hartley. Appreciation goes to Mr Hine ushers and platers of Singer Manufacturing Co and members of the Wae Man Tribe, Wheeler and Wilson Veteran Fire Nee, and all who helped. From Mrs John Quartube and family, Mr James Hartley, Mr William Hartley and families.

Wisl John Hartley Flo Mr. Hine Singer Manufdeturing Co E Wheeler and Wilson Nee Alepecyt Sor John Cuartube Ely James Kartley William Hartley

Sirt Demands 125000 to Fight in Senegal Victory Night

Crowds clogged the streets as the Senegalese boxer Sirt defeated Siki amid jubilation. Carpentier, battered and unaware of his defeat, lies at home with damaged eyes and rest ordered. Newsrooms debate whether the judges overturned the referee on a foul, while managers express mixed regrets over Deschamps.

Ahbginthe Siki Associated Press Lani Ani Toyust Georges Carpentier Senegal Georges Foccoe Yini Francois Deschamps Carpientien

O Rourke Offers Contests for Siki with Wills or Greb

New York Sept. Sikt has been offered terms for a bout either with Harry Negro heavy or Hay z of Pittsburgh. The offer is $20,000 or 25 percent of gate receipts, instead of the cable rate. O Rourke, matchmaker of the Republic AC, said no direct reply yet from Siki's manager. He noted possible October contests after the World's Series with Wills or Greb, staking weight advantages and venue details for Polo Grounds fights.

New York Harry Negro Pittsburgh Themay FP Rourke Republic Athletic Club Associated Press Apatches Coorges Carpentini O'Rourke Siki Wills Add Greb Sikl Republic A. C Box Ig Sikt Carpenter Sreb

Turks Again In The Neutral Zone Tradeoffs In Thrace

Washington dispatch reports Sir Auckland Geddes and Secretary Hughes discussed the Near East crisis. Britain reportedly favors U S participation in a conference to settle control of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus. In Constantinople the Turkish steamer Karabiga sank the British torpedo boat Speedy, ten dead, while Turkey ferried troops and munitions to Thrace.

Geddes Hughes Washington Sir Auckland Geddes Wagamoonse Soretary State Department Brazil Dardanelles Bosphorus Constantinople Sea of Marmiora Speedy Dami Thrace

Revealed plots to smuggle aliens in Cuba

The article discusses smuggling operations among aliens in Havana, noting about 70,000 aliens arriving with hopes to enter the United States and an estimated 30,000 Chinese in Cuba awaiting work. It adds that smugglers charge from 309 to 1000 dollars for Chinese and about 159 dollars for European aliens, with many Orientals seeking funds to pay for passage.

Cuba Havana United States Mexico

Half a Thumb Clue in Bank Robbery Slaying

Deputies comb rural Ohio in a bank shooting near Hopedale after an attempted robbery. Cashier George C. Whit­taker was shot and gravely wounded when he appeared at the window. A partial thumb found in a car door is a key clue. Authorities suspect a hired gunman motive rather than a robbery, with police believing the assailants fled toward Jefferson County.

Brenvill Ohio Jeffers Hirvison Beliion Mirt National Bank of Hopedale Reve George CG. Waittaiur Iy Hospital

Bishop Fisher to Speak at Seaside Club Bridgeport

Bishop Fred Fisher of Calcutta India will address representatives from 40 Methodist churches in Bridgeport and area on The Living Christ In The Modern World at the Seaside Club Thursday evening. Fisher, a 1920 Episcopacy appointee, is noted as a young leader in international affairs and former missionary to India.

Fred Fisher Calcutta Inndia Bridgeport Fred 3. Fisher de l’ Moines Iowa Royals Geograaphiend Society of Land Bishop Fisher India Laymen's Missionary Movement Fund Board of Foreign Missions Methodist Episcope Church Souther Asia

New Haven Road Spurns Compromise Offer

An att civl offer from the System Federation of the striking shopmen was mailed to C L Burda general manager of the road seeking settlement to the strike per the Baltimore agreement. John C Ready chairman said another offer would follow if the original failed. President Pearson suggested the move aimed to weaken morale while Bordo denied receipt of the federation letter.

Oal Vo Bardo New Haven System Federation Baltimore C. Li. Burda John C. Ready Die Federation Tve Orig’ Lutter Tonigt Ly J. Pearson Voml Ready Strikkra

Ed board debates Cortright plans and school bids

The Education Board discussed Cortright related work and high school projects, reviewing masonry and carpentry bids from firms such as United Building Construction and O'Brien & Son. Officials addressed portable classrooms for Beardsley and Beardsley park areas, and a Black Rock district teaching-method complaint prompted by residents.

Believe Sea Case Details Morse Assets and Shipbuilding Firms

Testimony read by Judge Lockwood in a case over the United States Shipbuilding Company and its subsidiaries covers investments and liabilities. Murray identified key subsidiaries and a $26 million mother company capital, with a May 1 1919 balance showing $70,221 cash and accounts receivable and $2,724,205 invested in subsidiaries, plus notable salary accounts.

Norway Tudge Rockwood United States Shipbuilding Company Cobyne Tudke Hockwood Cliont Lavery Cason Lockwood Muray United States Shipbuilding Corporation Grotot Shipbuilding Company Virginia Shipbuilding Company and Holdings mm Hudson Navigation Company Moraes Balanas Murray

State treasury shows surplus for first time in four years

Hartford Sept 23 The annual report of G Warold Gilpatric state treasurer shows a treasury surplus for the first time in four years. The surplus on June 30 was 350000 in contracts to a deficit of 2000000 a year ago. The report also states that 509000 was transferred to the sinking fund.

Hartford G. Warold Gilpatric

Meuse Argonne Battle Commemoration By Local Veterans

Barry Congdon post of the American Legion marked its monthly gathering with a tribute to the Meuse Argonne offensive era. Members noted the fourty Hommes et Chevaux and discussed preparations for the national convention to be held in New Orleans. A slate of officers and plans for the Bridgeport Malloneen fundraiser were also touched on as part of the post’s routine proceedings.

Barry Congdon Trance New Orlean Jack Johnson Alber Weaway Chamber of Commerce Bridgeport Y Mallawe

Former Harvard track star pleads case in Bridgeport

Drew Holder, once a top Harvard sprinter famed for the 73 and 190 yard dashes, appeared in Superior Court defending Frank DeBartos on narcotics charges. The Bridgeport crowd saw the famed color bearer of Harvard varsity in a different role as attorney.

Drew Yieg Harvard Bridgeport Yesteday Jittorney Frank DeBartos Superigg Ortan Bes Drew Gret Springfield College Tracy He Leater Harvard Law School

Ninth District Republican Club Meeting Tonight

A meeting of the Ninth district Republican club is called for tonight at the club rooms on Shelton and Mast Main street by Secretary Sidney Smith. Attendance is expected as important matters will be discussed and all district residents are invited to attend.

Ninth District Republican Club Shelton and Mast Main Street Sidney Smith

Poulin’s Lawyers Battle Blood Test In Court

Court heard Poulin’s lawyers oppose a blood test while Udentola and relatives testified he attended church on nights Mrs Tiernan accuses. Poulin denied relations with Mrs Tiernan as she shouted accusations. Judge Ducamb chastised her. Ponty stood five hours denying dances with Tiernan. gift of swimsuit explained as duplicate from his employer. Tiernan’s scenery post office tale differed from prosecutor. After fatherhood claim, defense closed. state planned brief rebuttal without naming witnesses.

Ponty Scenery Post Office Tiernan Old Powlin Schwarts Mar Lawsar

Armed Woman Battles Raiders at Street Gathering

An armed woman fought off raiders yesterday afternoon. Police report three quarters of a whiskey quart seized as evidence. Witnesses include Michael Milakewski and Hallettreet, with details inconsistent in the affected scene.

Michael Milakewski Hallett Atreet Ey Gence Fliakewskii

Arrest hearings set for multiple suspects in illegal still case

Janitor at Sokal hall identified as suspect with hearing set October 4 at 30 Booth Street. John Wichaul cited to answer charges October 9. Emil Piosky listed for October 7. Mirko Lucas hearings scheduled October 6 after authorities found finished product and still components at multiple residences.

Sokal Hall Booth Street John Wichaul Emil Piosky Pennsylvania Mirko Lucas Holly Street

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