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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
3
Fragmentary text lists rooms for rent at Rossuth Street with multiple improvements. Mentions rooms with baths and light electricals, housekeeping options, and references to related properties and rents.
Notice to property owners that taxes are due and payable to the City Hall by December 16, 316. The tax collector, Edward A. Drew, says payment must be received at the office to avoid penalties.
A public hearing will be held at Westport Town Hall Providence Fort A on December 7 at 2 30 PM to consider navigational needs in connection with proposed improvements to Westport Harbor and the Baugatnek River Conn. Interested parties are invited to attend or be represented.
Court notices in Bridgeport Connecticut list multiple bankruptcy cases and estate administrations. Creditors and interested parties are summoned to hearings at the County Court House and Probate Office, with dates in December and appointments set to confirm compositions, prove claims, examine creditors, and appoint trustees. Local funeral director notices and administrator requests accompany the docket.
Bridgeporters host a banquet tonight to honor Major General Edwards, famed Tank division commander. Veterans and community leaders attend as Edwards retires after a career marked by courage, service, and overseas duty.
In Western Greece unrest rises as counterrevelation figures clash with authorities near Patras and Corfe. A coalition of local factions demands action from Athens, with protests mounting as officials weigh countermeasures and potential reforms.
Dispatches report a British submarine en route to Malta with a naval crew aboard. The message notes departure from a Turkish port and passage through the Mediterranean theater, highlighting ongoing wartime movements and strategic aims.
Unidentified assailants hurled bombs at the Walsh residence injuring windows and creating a large crater. Dr Thomas Wateh, Georgia University chairman, had opposed a discussion of recent executions, prompting the attack amid rising tensions over Soviet and Turkish arms disputes.
The funeral mass for a 97 year old local resident was held at Sacred Heart Church with the choir singing Abide with Me and Ave Maria during offertory. Mrs Maliy Daley Geren led prayers and later played Nearer My God to Thee. A delegation from Ethan Allen Council was present. Pallbearers included Joseph Carroll, Stemon Crehan, Dennis Sumietl, John J. Cashdey, Patrick Harratt, and Willan Norton.
In Chicago on November 29 1922 Joseph Raymond aged 30 years seven months and twenty four days, funeral from August G Baker Mortuary Chapel with interment in Park Cemetery. Also Mary Fishinger daughter of Dork and late Jovan Fishinger, funeral from 947 Grant Street and St Augustin Church. John J Ptr husband of Kolt, age 44, funeral at 241 5 Mandar with service at 9 o clock and burial at St Michael's Cemetery. WILN trebes listed. Talon and AGAXN entries noted with church and cemetery references.
Unclear OCR fragment reports Warren, a Kansas City lawyer, may marry Nancy Jordan, described as a beautiful Bagal woman with a three year old son. The note ties the match to Warren’s divorce and wealth, with speculative details from a local source.
The governor appointed Couzens to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy after the resignation of Trumain Newberry. Couzens succeeds Newberry as the new senator.
Sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral of Edward Crowley held at Sacred Heart Church at 1 30 while a solemn high mass and requiem were sung. Interment followed at St Isreal’s cemetery with committal prayers led by Father Sullivan.
Carl F. Dietz general manager of his firm readies a public statement amid war fraud allegations. The statement responds to Rep Keller’s remarks and criticizes Attorney General Dougherty for failing to pursue key charges in broader munitions industry cases.
American delegation spokesman Uehard Washburn denied reports delaying the Near East Pears conference. He cautioned views not officially authorized could reflect others' wishes, promising full disclosure when the occasion arises. Lausanne report dated December 2 notes copies were sent to the British.
The store operated by Senator Howard F. Challenger was entered by unknown thieves who broke the front window on Crescent Avenue. The night watchman notified the police after seeing the breakage. operative William Foster was dispatched but no trace of the culprits was found. No valuable items reported stolen.
Westfield Massachusetts police received word that a car stolen from Erwin Jennings’s garage bears markers linked to escaped prisoners Alexander Zepec of Pulfield and Edward Ledoux. The vehicle was found abandoned in Westfield days ago. no trace of the thieves is reported.
A chaotic stenographic report shows Democratic leaders meeting with the mayor to discuss party unity and future appointments. Executives from the party debate whether the mayor should fill positions and how to present a unified front for the next city election.
Lausanne the 21 N.S. reports a massive evacuation affecting over 1 060 000 Greeks and Turks. Under the Near East peace conference accord approved by Allied powers, all Greeks in Turkish territory and all Turks in Greek zones will depart within two weeks to return to Turkish soil. The Allies fear religious unrest if the arrangement is delayed.
Dublin reports a rebel attack on a Hellieh dontroverch which went aground near Kenmare at the river junction by the Atlantic Ocean. Later advices say the irregulars were beaten off by the warship with no further details available.
San Francisсo December 2 Schwab cautioned that alliances with Europe threaten U.S. material interests amid European political shifts. He spoke during a visit tied to inspections of the Bedalsher Steel and Ship Building Corporation and noted he had retired from active management but remains affiliated with the industry.
Fertia G B Conlin nee Bertha B seeks divorce from Patrick J Contin in New York City alleging desertion five days after their November 1 1911 marriage. In Superior Court Keith L Cromson of Fairfield allows restraint while custody of a minor child is sought.
The City Ice Coat company entered a contract for hard coal for city boilers. Officials and James D. Skinner, fuel administrator, clashed over burning soft coal. Janitors said soft coal cannot burn due to grate and ash pit size. Officials pressed the company to honor the original contract.
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