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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
9
A brief notice lists Bryant Grimith and Brunson as foreign representatives with offices in New York Chicago and Atlanta. The Times Publishing Co announces its Bridgeport Connecticut base and credits The Associated Press for news dispatches and locally published items.
An Extension Service study notes a successful egg advertising drive by the San Francisco Wholesale Dairy Produce Exchange led by Paul Mehl of Storrs Connecticut. About 8,000 dollars funded ads across Chicago St Louis Detroit and other cities, reducing cold storage from 20 000 to 7 000 cases and boosting September egg sales by 1 000 000 cases.
The Chamber of Commerce report argues health education is vital in schools and that compulsory education includes physical welfare. It links English literacy to lower injury and fatality rates in mines, urging English instruction for foreign workers to improve safety and health outcomes.
The Bureau of Mines argues oil shale could substitute for petroleum when supplies dwindle. It notes large shale deposits in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, with extensive seams in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, and explains shale yields oil upon distillation, supporting its use as motor fuel and possibly as fuel oil.
A federal grand jury indicted 43 individuals from New York Chicago and Omaha including 26 Nebraska bankers on charges of using the mails to defraud and conspiracies connected with the Lion Bonding and Surety Co of Omaha. They allegedly misrepresented the company status and facilitated sale and approval of its stock and bonds.
Crane Company announces a one time bonus for about 18,000 workers across 100 cities including Bridgeport. Eligible employees, pensioners, and those out sick but still capable will share roughly 1 million dollars in the distribution for the prior year’s wages. This marks the final year such a bonus is issued.
John Barton travels from Mancasset to Soundport in pursuit of Marcia Graham who vanished after a shore excursion. Miss Trevis reports anonymous threats, while Micah Graham isolates at Morton's Point. A mysterious woman and Banks the chauffeur accompany the investigation toward the seaside estate.
Bridgeport Teachers Association will assemble in the High School auditorium Thursday afternoon at 2 15 o'clock to present a watch to Senator Howard S Challenger in appreciation of his 18 years service on the school board. Dr A C Jones will preside. All board members will attend.
John A. Shea, longtime proprietor of Shea's hotel on Main Street, Bridgeport, died at his home 44 Main Street around 11 o clock. Born in Liverpool, he arrived in the United States in his twenties and held various jobs before opening his own cafe and later Shea's hotel, a noted stage hostelry. He entertained famous actors and sport figures and supported charitable causes through organizations like the Eagles and Elks. Funeral Monday at 9 AM from his home to Sacred Heart church for a high mass. interment in St. Michael's cemetery. Survived by his wife, two daughters, and one grandson.
In Providence Rhode Island Des 16 one man Thos B Jones 64 and his brother in law Thomas Kelly 56 were killed after a breakfast table quarrel Kelly struck Jones daughter Lillia Jones with a metal pipe causing unconsciousness. Jones was shot twice and Kelly died from a self inflicted gunshot.
George C. Waldo, editor in chief of the Post Publishing Co., spoke to the Exchange Club about the newspaper as a public utility. He argued the modern newspaper is an American institution and praised the U S stance on press freedom as part of constitutional law. He contrasted American openness with European controls and noted Africa’s long standing governance.
Benjamin Betts of Fairfield dies at highhome 575 Post Road after brief illness. Survived by wife Sarah Jane and two daughters Elizabeth and Emma, plus sister Carrie. Funeral private Monday with Rev. Chas E. Silcox. interment Oaklawn Cemetery. Betts, 72, led the family general store, built a new center-town building, and was active in Congregational church and Sunday school.
A blaze swept the Evanston Country Club in Evanston Michigan early today causing an estimated loss of 100001 dollars. Local residents and families of wealthy members watched the scene as firefighters battled the flames. The incident was reported by INS with details noting the significant property damage to the club facilities.
London doctor Dr. Sloan Chesser argues at the Women's Freedom League that men should perform cooking and cleaning while women focus on nursing and child welfare. She cites physical strength and family welfare, but concedes no sharp line between male and female tasks, noting women’s mothering drive as a special fit for creativity.
John K. King champions a district block system inspired by Tammany Hall. He promises $250 to promote the plan, designates Arthur Connor and Senator Howard S. Challenger as party bosses, and argues for active local involvement and the abolition of patronage in city government.
Police announce that men with permits to sell holy pictures for the Cer Melite Sisters are frauds. Assistant Superintendent Flood orders immediate police pickup on sight. Housewives urged to report any approach by the men.
London reports show a surge in women failing in business based on 1921 bankruptcy statistics. Of 3 472 orders issued, 225 targeted women traders, with drapery and millinery sectors highlighted. Miss Elspeth Phelps argues marriage-minded thinking and lack of training hinder women from sustaining business careers.
Loft Candy Co of New York considers opening a shop at 4 Mall street after success of a local agency. Clockers were stationed at Main and Fairfield and Golden Hill and Main, reporting crowds and confirming Loft's interest in Lindeeport. Drew Bros. said rumors point to a new shop in the Pot theatre block.
Impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty stalled as Judiciary Committee members debate action on Rep. Oscar Keller's refusal to testify under oath. Some members push for Keller to be cited for contempt. others oppose. Rep. Roy G. Woodruff and Royal G. Johnson plan to present evidence supporting criticism of wartime fraud prosecutions.
Mary Fecore of Washington Avenue reported leaving 11 dollars in her room yesterday and finding it stolen upon return. Howard Macomber of Carcott Avenue said he bought his daughter a new pair of items that were stolen while she attended a high school session.
Washington officials announced a planned $50,000,000 Cuban bond issue to stabilize Cuba finances and revive foreign trade with the United States. The sale will be handled by J. R. Morgan & Co and other New York banks.
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