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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1922

Page

6

Roraback Holds Control When Women Voting

Hartford Sept 29 Col Isaac M Ullman of New Haven defeated 43 to 15 in the Republican state central committee vote over a motion to authorize the vice chair to appoint her own assistants in the campaign The result reflects support for Col Ullman among the women members after 3 women joined the 35 male members Mrs Samuel O Prentice of Hartford was elected vice chairman The meeting marked the first attendance by women on the committee and showed Chairman J Henry Roraback holding a larger majority among the women than the men Delegates from districts including Bridgeport were represented by Alex Robinson and ex Senator James R Mead Greenwich, with Bridgeport six members siding with Ullman against the rest of the committee

Hartford Isaac M. Ullman New Haven Republican ‘State Central Committee John T. King Alex Robinsoh James F. Walsh James R. Mead Greenwich Bridgeport State Central Ullyiman Skiie

Up One Flight Bore's Clothes Shop Opens In Bridgeport

A veteran clothier pledges better value with a larger store on higher rent freedom. Bore's Clothes Shop offers a wide stock for men and young men, promising fair prices after twenty three years in the clothing market and invites patrons to visit on Saturday or later.

Teter Rogers Clothing Co Main Street Bore’s Graces Bridgeport

Woodcock Song Highlights Spring Flight in Connecticut

Sixth in a Bridgeport Telegram series by Wilbur F. Smith explores the woodcock. The bird migrates across eastern North America, winters in gulf states, and performs a spring woodland song. The piece notes size variation, habits, and a vivid aerial whistle that signals the bird’s rising and diving displays.

Bridgeport Telegram Wilbur F. Smith Puimela County Wooodcoek Connecticut Northern America Labrador Plains Gulf States Eaton

Crocodile Parcel Row Sparks Postmaster Debate

Cincinnati postmaster A T Behymer voiced doubts about shipping live animals as harmless via parcel post. He warned that even benign creatures like baby mice or eggs could become problematic, protesting that reptiles and other dangerous cargo should be barred from parcel service pending policy reviews.

Wyashington Associated Press A. Tl. Behymer Cincinnati National Association of Postmasters Behymer

German Americans to Head Talk on Duty to Country

A Bridgeport German Association meeting at Schwaben hall 37 French Street tonight will feature Dr Herman Arnold of Neu Haven speaking on the duties and responsibilities of German voters to the United States. The event is non-partisan and hosted by the German Association of Connecticut Bridgeport Branch.

German Association of Connecticut Bridgeport Schwaben Hall French Street Herman Arnold Neu Paven

American mermaids to swim in Bermuda

Ten top female swimmers from New York and Philadelphia sail on the Tory George to Bermuda for a water carnival on Oct. 7 under Bermuda Amateur Athletic Association sponsorship. The squad features Gertrude Therle Helen Wainwright Aileen Riggin Ethel McG Doris O Mara Ethel Baker Liddart Frances Cooners and Both Becker among others.

New York Bermuda Tory St. George Aileen Riggin Ethel McG Doris O'Mara Ethel Baker Lildart Frances Cooners Becker Philadelphia Furngencinda

Church Tag Sale Aims to Raise 2000 for New Edifice

Summerfield Methodist Church solicits community support through a tag sale to fund the planned church building on Ridgefield Slormiont and Judson avenues in the East End. Sunday school members coordinate the event, with each child carrying an official box and sash bearing the church name. Groups will cover different routes to solicit donations.

Summerfield

Jug Aims to Raise Two Thousand Dollars in Drive

The article notes efforts in stores and factories to fundraise during the drive with a target of two thousand dollars. Jug hopes the campaign will meet the goal as contributions come in from workers and local businesses.

Jug

Providence Drunk Record Shows Increase

A fragmented Atlantic article notes a rise in drunkenness in Providence since 1919 when prohibition began. Official figures cite police commissions and city authorities reporting higher incidents, reflecting a broader trend across the era.

Providence

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Roraback Ullman Borg Clothing Company Main St Peerless Poland Lusterine MFC G. Co., Inc Mason St Bridgeport Conn Woodcock Foodcock Chapman Church Lucas J.c.neuhoff, Inc Dillon Neuboff’s Post-Telegram
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