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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
23
A Browns airplane stalled near a beach after a dramatic capsize. The craft touched the ground in a near vertical dive, then rolled onto its back as bystanders rushed in. Lieutenant Brown escaped from the cockpit unharmed, while observers checked for injuries amid the wreckage.
Greenwich June 30 Special: the case against James Seitz Bridgeport charged with receiving was adjourned today for alaveeke. The accused remained paroled in the custody of the chief of police.
Reader testimony extols Nuxated Iron as a quick remedy for debility and nervous exhaustion. Dr Alphonsus Wallace endorses the product, noting it rebuilds strength after poor nutrition and mineral loss. The account emphasizes widespread demand for stronger blood and vitality.
Weather notes from Bridgeport show warmer interior conditions with a general warming trend into Wednesday. Forecast calls for fair conditions with possible showers and variable wind west of the water, along with a northwest breeze and high near 60s.
The George Washington, steaming at sixteen knots, heads for Washington with President Wilson aboard. The presidential party is set to proceed directly to the capital, skipping New York, and the president may address Congress with a statement on the peace conference. Mrs Wilson enjoys the voyage as they near calmer seas.
Bo Shags of 593 Dewey Street is badly injured with possible skull fracture and abrasions after a cycle collision at North and Gill. Police report say he was crossing Clinton Avenue from south to north when a second rider struck him. hospital treatment followed but condition unclear, possibly several days needed to determine prognosis.
Raucous Beardsley Park event promises dancing and a concert this evening. Histories of neglected storefronts and vandalized buildings are noted as the parade committee plans future civic activities amid city damage and public safety concerns.
About 5000 veterans registered by last night at five o clock for Service Recognition Medals. Officials noted nearly 5000 total registrations and about 3000 medals issued from a bulk of boxes. Some veterans on furlough could obtain medals at City Hall by presenting furlough papers or leaves of absence. Short circuit damaged wires at a home on Morldan Street caused property damage and activated the fire alarm.
The piece recalls a chaotic street scene with hay wagons yoked to haul liquor, a bartender serving four sacks of bottles, and satire as a crowd watches a mournful episode. A Stratford avenue grave scene for Jasmn Barleycorn includes daisy symbolism, with Loren Delridge joining in mourning with a wreath of blossoms.
A slate of community events eases veterans homecoming with church gatherings at Black Rock Congregational and St George's parish houses, a Knights of Red Men social, a First M. church dinner, a Park venue entertainment, Song of St George Parade, Pembroke Street route to a Stratfield hotel dinner, and an Olympic Band concert at Bedrassey Park. Civic leaders including Mayor Wilson and Justice Wheeler attend. If weather breaks, plans shift to Main Street venues.
A luncheon was served as the event was presented by Charles G. Farnfield, Charles M. Wellington, and Joseph Hands. The terse note outlines names and a formal dining setting within a civic or organizational gathering.
Recognition week was observed at the Bridgeport club with members who served Uncle Sam in the world war. The club was well filled during the evening and a butter lunch was served at 10:30. As the night neared smid, officers disposed of the remaining stock of signs to club members. The high bidders received the best hardware.
Police believe they have arrested a noted con artist described as one of the cleverest crooks in years after a months long inquiry. The arrest targeted a man identified as Weinberg alias Wright, nabbed by Detective Curry at the Victoria Carnival shows and later identified by clothing jobber Tweod Leiner of East 14th Street. He allegedly swindled about 4,500 dollars around February 8.
James J Rovall of Boston recounts three years of constipation dizziness and headaches. After trying medicines and laxatives he used Fruit-a-tives liver tablets starting last October. He finished twenty four boxes and his condition became perfect. Advertisement sourced from Frusta Tives listing price and availability.
Mr Downs praised CINOT after a personal trial describing relief from fatigue rheumatic pains nervous indigestion and constipation. He claimed renewed energy after using the remedy and credited it with improving his health during a long day of hard work. The CINOT expert operates at Wartigan’s Drug Store near Main Street Fairfield Avenue.
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