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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1922
Page
7
Paris reports Professor Arthur Coutiere, noted medical author, contends prehistoric remains prove apes emerged after humans. He acknowledges early humans walked on all fours and could speak, while arguing that humans and apes were always distinct types. The claim sparked debate at the Academy of Medicine.
Fire destroyed the Church of the Sacred Heart in Montreal with losses around 590000 dollars. A 175 foot steeple collapsed, narrowly missing spectators as they rushed for safety amid the panic. The Gothic basilica stood about 90 years, famed for its ornate altar and carved pews.
Dr Edwards presents Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute to ease chronic constipation and torpid liver. The new tablets claim to stimulate normal bowels and liver without griping, with no harsh action. Available in 15¢ and 30¢ sizes, touted for daily use to maintain wellness.
Milford April 8 Special Agents from three manufacturing groups will attend a meeting sponsored by the Milford Chamber of Commerce and local bank officials to discuss location of manufacturing plants in Milford. Tax abatement and inducements will be explored. Citizens and business leaders are urged to attend. community leaders urged supervision and orderly dancing at Milford dances amid criticism of past events.
Kid Kaplan has signed to fight Dick Russell on April 10 in Lynn Massachusetts. Negotiations completed after a furious previously halted bout when both fighters exchanged heavy blows and were counted out. Promoters push for a rematch as Kaplan plans a short rest before resuming training for the Russell bout.
Paris April 3 Madame Poincare wife of the French premier has taken the lead of feminist activity. Meetings at the Foreign Office arena discuss women’s enfranchisement while Parliament considers a Votes for Women bill. Opponents include several cabinet figures and Senators.
April 8. The Washington conference’s aims are praised by Arthur Hadley former president of Yale orator at a Pilgrims Society luncheon in London During the talk he cites the hope the Washington conference will lessen European disillusionments from 1815 to 1828 and lauds Viscount Beyer a long proponent of policy translating into Washington’s realities. The event drew George Harvey American ambassador and other English educators.
Alderman Kelley urges moving probate duties from the Frrogate court to the county courthouse, arguing centralized offices would cut rent and confusion. City officials discuss reorganization of city offices, street projects, and budget items as debates over location and services continue.
A nervous man was arrested after lingering near the Schwab home in Washington Square. Police say the suspect sat on a porch bench, claimed he saw a Help Wanted ad bearing Schwab’s name, and stated he was drawn to the area by the advertisement before officers detained him on charges related to the incident.
Dispatch from Moscow reports Premier Lenin sick but not seriously hurt, with Dr. Palix Mterperer noting diagnosis and patient confidentiality. Dr. Kimperer declines specifics, saying Lenin’s condition may respond to treatment. Soviet circles discuss potential travel to Germany if his presence aids Russia's case.
A 16 year old boy, Trad Matto of 147 Alito streets, was taken to Englewood Hospital yesterday morning for treatment of a facial gash and was reported by doctors to be suffering from smallpox signs. He was believed to have mistaken a skin condition for the illness. The patient was attended by Dr. F J O'Brien at the emergency hospital.
In Angora, Turkish capital Angora, a Soviet trade delegation led by Professor Golden of Moscow University promotes propaganda. Aims include economic aid to free Oriental peoples from Western influence and support for Turkish recovery. Plans include libraries, economic institutes, theaters, and railways. A Pangalian commission will soon arrive to study security. An orchestra tours Russian-taming regions with propaganda concerts.
A compact tip suggests running sandpaper through a dull chopping unit to polish and sharpen the cutters. The method is framed as a quick fix for improved performance in food preparation.
Stig Paris reports a farmer in a village 4000 feet above sea level is being treated as epicures celebrate in the Savoy. The scene unfolds with unclear references to a new cheest called Vachoria and mentions Abner King.
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