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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1922

Page

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Buried Alive and Impeachment Moves Stir Public

Fragmented notes depict the BZ Cepmet tragedy of a woman buried alive and an impeachment push by Representative Kellar against Attorney General Daugherty. The piece references Greek events, Mercury poisoning claims, and debates on special legislation aimed at farmers, plus a tease of continued coverage on Pase Eleven.

Speed Olivia Stone Kellar Daugherty Nebota J. P. Moran, & Co Lee Morgan @ Co Greecs Halfia Vem Daugherty wWern Greve

Noshier to Pace Trial This Month

Bench warrants issued for immediate trial by the December term of the Superior Court of George Meader and Jai Stevens both of Devon. They were taken into custody Friday after a preliminary hearing with local and state attorneys. Several witnesses and a party in the case described tense exchanges as investigators pursued charges involving a serious assault. Bonds set at 800 each remain outstanding as the case moves toward a Stratford area hearing.

Superior Court George Meader Jai Stevens Devon Mary Johnsen Lief Joynie Raw Bru Vincens Krating Humer Stratfort Stratford Town Court Royal Lockhan Lockhart Siria Locktart Bridgeport Ae Pee

Dardnelies Closing Proposed at Conference

Delegates from Greece Russia and Romania discussed the proposed closing of the Dardanelles to all ships except warships, with tensions over strategic access and the potential treaties shaping the Straits. Negotiators emphasized Turkish security while weighing demilitarization and allied coordination in the region.

Tausinne Dec Disse Turkey Siberius

Couzens Pushes Street Railway Expansion Policy

Detroit officials debated municipal streetcar growth with Senator Couzens backing expansion. Ford interests eyed River Rouge plant power supplies as a potential city aid, while a large power allocation was noted but not detailed.

Miiinipe Street Erstem Nate Custer Detroit Ator Desiz Hears Ford Couzens Ais Mbret Ford River Rouge

Carrier Accused of Mail Theft Near Stratford

Jaxopl Kilpatrick a rural carrier formerly with Stratford and Bridgeport offices is accused of stealing and destroying mail. Inspector R B Edmunds said a warrant issued after he was caught in the act but Kilpatrick died before service. he later surrendered and was held on bond for a hearing.

Jaxopl Kilpatrick Stratford Edmunds Mai Mir Susclon Kilpatcia Bane Tims Emwer Stamford Bridireport Kilwhteich United States Hugh J. Lavery Laiprady

Behrens and Zepp Seek Mayor’s Reappointment

Zepp president of the Board of Health and Behrens of the Charities Board appeal to Mayor Atwater amid a political clash. Democratic leaders accuse Zepp of favoring Republican holdovers and oppose his reappointment, citing retained health officials and salary disparities.

Behrens Zepp Wilan Zepp Board of Health FW. Behrens Charities Goard T Charities Hoard Atwater Ansv Democratic Executive Board Health Board Meath Wilson Atother HL. Coon Puppinter Health Department Len Venleinis Charities Angue & Wilson Idsoroiites

Senator Edse Offers Aid in Murder Tangle

New Brunswick report notes United States Senator Edse says he will aid in the murder case involving Jan Khe srand and Mrs Eleanor Mile. The letter from Mills prompted a public response about what the senator can do to help clear up the affair as grand jury actions are questioned and testimony from witnesses is discussed.

New Brunswick United States Jan Khe Srand Eleanor Mile Edward W. Hall Mills Lester Mills Mra Styre Adas

End Sirife Hughes Plea To Central America Envoys

Secretary Hughes opened the Central American peace conference urging a high moral role to end strife, curb war’s effects, and foster mutual trust. He stressed U S interest in hemispheric peace, stability, and the prosperity of Central American nations through frank talks and cooperative security efforts.

Sirife Hughes Central America Washington Bec Tles Humes Dasuninees Mushon The United 32 United States Susana Ued United

Woman in Jail Row Over Coat Theft

A woman named Lillian McCue, claiming South Norwalk origin, was arrested in Gonz after an incident where a coat was allegedly stolen. The judge delayed the case as the accused awaited return to her family, with witnesses and attendants present at a local court event.

Gonz Lillian McCue South Norwalk Udi Wook Mike Katherine Lennon Washnetop ‘Terrace Luis Lennon Wiss Elizabeth Peresteile Corley

Slayer of Wife Captured by Troops in Syracuse Utica Chase

Anthony Viendante, allegedly the killer of Kia Rosa Vian Dante and editor Frank Vasto, was captured by state troops and Utica police at Cuca after a Syracuse Utica interurban ride. He reportedly confessed as officers led him away.

Syracuse N- Dec Anthony Viendante Marilils Kia 3 Rosa Viandante Frank Vasto Cuca Utica

Boarding House Thief Nabbed After Escape

Torrington reports arrest of a boarding house thief linked to a theft case. Local police traced a suspect from Melrose Massachusetts to town, with suspected involvement of a Department of Ashgultrin insect experiment crew in Gordon. The individual left town abruptly before capture.

Torrington Dee Melrose Mass Carroll Enel States Department of Ashgultrin Experimenta Gorden Calabrese

School Head in New Job

John A. Young, Hew assistant suv parintengent of schools, appointed by a feet the Of the Howe of Rotcarton was aimed to duties as 24 pervivor of eledentiry setiusl have fede Mr. Younes conferred with Supt of Shegley E Cortrisn. Mr. Young Sasheen su berintendent of Sihwolk in Westport Weert seers He has biel tone Sn elucator in thle wthtea at. Ys frat sesietant, siperintensd echonis, havins peed promoter postin Torment fell Mr. Cortrekt Me. Donat tharre of sereodary sthool worm.

John A. Young Howe Rotcarton Younes Shegley Young Sasheen Sihwolk Westport Havins Mr. Cortrekt Donat Tharre

Fire apparatus crash injures seven near Hartford

A fire department vehicle and a sedan collided on Main Street causing three badly hurt and four more injured. Mrs Doris Gray, Earl Hamilton, and Andrew Hamilton were among the injured. The sedan was demolished and the fire truck damaged but later deemed temporarily out of commission as police traced the incident to the vehicle following a grass fire call.

Hartfort Gray Frank Frank & Se Hartford Hoss Dwight Gray Earl Hamilton Andrew Hamilton Ha Ss Othot Acc Mair Street Fmez Eurl Hamilton Ant

City Tax Collection Lapses Prompt Bankruptcy Inquiry

A garbled report notes Brikrepert city tax collections are lax, prompting a bankruptcy inquiry led by J Keogh of a bank and involving officials like Surtiset Melo and others. The piece references government revenue, property liens, and payments due by June, with mentions of local authorities and property holders in a tense municipal finance scenario.

Keogh Brikrepert Serine J. Keogh Sonsitie Derkertn Gussipel Korea Eileen Wits

Annoyed Girl At Show And Goes To Jail

John Lopez, 29, of Shelton, was jailed after a City Court witness testified he pressed himself against Kei sha Metzger at a Maykoues show. Metzger and a friend reported repeated touching. Lopez received a five day jail sentence for harassment.

John Lopez Shelton Wa Fot Keisha Metzger Summer Street Miss Metzger Honovar Comiey Tamer

Local Flivver Wrecks Trolley Car At Bridgeport

A battered flivver collided with a Goliath trolley on West Avenue Bridgeport. The car towed to the burns after minor injuries to the crew and passengers. one wheel replaced, and both drivers attended to at home.

Davia' l Bridgeport Goliath West Avenue van Derven Dettone Oth Troley Aikem Xhaken Ety

Three Thefts Reported From Local Stores In One Morning

Three petty thefts occurred early yesterday totaling several items from Logan Bros store at 155 Tiara Yendle Ehme. A separate incident at Lee By FHiltdee, 237 Main Street, involved forced entry through a window with five penni cases of silver stolen. Police report suspects entered John Maren's near 47 Palieade Avenue by breaking a wind door, taking cigarettes tobacco and candy.

Logan Bros Tiara &Yendle Althea Hansie Sean Lee Main Street Palieade Avenue

Harvard Ku Klux tension cited in student absence

The article notes a Harvard student suspected of Ku Klux ties is absent due to health and personal reasons after involvement with Klan warnings. It records classmates’ statements and mentions a South trip for recuperation amid campus fear of pranks and threats. It also lists November tax collections and licenses figures by Edward Drew.

Harvard Ku Klux Heston Dew Hubert Clay Harvard Frienne Cle South Colorado Edward A. Drew Layent Chy Audi Hernard Keating

Bond Issue Consideration For High School Election

A summary of deliberations discusses a bond measure for a high school. The article notes the involvement of city officials and a clerk, with votes and procedural steps anticipated. Names and roles are mentioned in association with the forthcoming decision and associated civic actions.

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