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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1922

Page

4

Liquor men held for US court in Hartford case

Three Stam saloon keepers were bound to the next term of the United States District Court after a hearing before US Commissioner Hugh J. Werry. One man received 60 days to file and another discharged for lack of proof. Benjamin Gruberlis, alleged proprietor, was arrested for further action. Motria Hand ewaue granted a continuance to file briefs. Attorney William O. Sullivan argued for the government.

United Ites District Court U. S Hugh Jwwery Jose Neld Frey Yunkes William HH Jford Citizens’ Committee Willam O Sulligan Hartford

Veterans Plan Poppy Campaign In May Week

Veterans groups plan a May week campaign to honor fallen World War I soldiers. Ray W. Harris post and local women volunteers will sell silk poppies and display wreaths in shops and homes to fund memorials and wearers will be urged to show the flaming flower emblem. Mrs A J Henderson attends meeting with national veterans group officials.

Stratfeld iRaymong W. Harris Post Vettrans Naval Organization of France A. J. Henderson Ne ‘Aional Organization of Veterans Ima BP Walker New ‘York Nth Henderson Mra Mund H Bannett J. H. Williams Ithe Iocal Nel

Fight Over Navy Bill 10 Starts In House Monday

The fight over a small navy bill begins in the House Monday after the appropriations subcommittee completed a draft for the next fiscal year. The measure, favored by leaders backing a lean force, proposes 7 000 personnel, despite warnings from the Secretary of the Navy that such cuts would leave the United States a third rate naval power. Amendments in the works seek 26 000 enlisted men to preserve eighteen capital ships and auxiliary craft under the Five-Power treaty.

Awashington House of Representatives Secretary of the Navy Dendy United States Congress House Kelley Subcommittee Madden Appropriations Committee Mondell Rogers Massachusetts McArthur Oregon White House Pacific Coast Atlantic States

GOP National Committee Plans Drive for Funds

New York April 7 a drive to wipe out the 276000 debt faces the Republican National Committee. The plan, approved at a finance committee meeting chaired by Charles D Hilles, aims to raise quotas from New England and the North Atlantic states in the next months. Hilles noted that the deficit after the last election was 1653000 and has been reduced largely by Ohio.

New York Republican National Committee New England North Atlantic States Emeeting Charles D. Hilles Xiedlii McCormick Ilinois Fred W. Upham National Committee Hilles Ohio

Milford man Frederic Cornwall dies at 75

Frederic Cornwall of Milford dies at home at age 75 after years of illness. Civil War veteran and longtime employee of F. & E. Cornwall Co. He leaves wife Lucy Miles Cornwall and daughter Mrs. C Lay Roosevelt. Funeral Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Milford Cemetery burial. Local stores to close during service out of respect.

Milford Predaric Cornwall Qusinessa Cornwall F. & Eb, L. Cornwall Con 27Th Connecticut Volunteers George van Horn Post G. A. BR Castle of Thunder Libby Prison St. Peter's Episcopal Church Lucy Miles Cornwall C. Lay Roosevelt Milford Cemetery Tho Fen Tha

Passage of Smith Towner Bill Favored by Congress

In Spokane on April 7, Misa Charl Ormond Williams of the National Education Association urged Inland Empire Education Association that the Towner Sterm bill would create a federal Department of Education and aid states in education. She said it could pass today and win large majorities, noting broad national backing and strong women’s support for decades. The measure is seen as a political factor in upcoming campaigns.

Spokane Wash Misa Charl Ormond Willams National Education Association Inland Empire Education Association Department of Education National Congress

Decrease in Flu and Smallpox Across March Report

The Bureau of Communicable Diseases notes a drop in influenza, chickenpox and smallpox from February to March, with a sharp decline in diphtheria scarlet fever measles and pneumonia. One case each of lockjaw and typhoid fever were reported, with other listed diseases including diphtheria measles and tuberculosis.

Bureau of Cpmmunicable Diseases Searle

Captain Griffin Takes Command of Ocean Going Vessel

Captain J. B. Grifin of 1137 Kossuth Street arrives in Wilmington to command the four masted schooner Nissegohue owned by the Wilmington firm. She departed yesterday for Georgetown to load a large cargo of timber for shipment to New York. Mrs Griffin and the children expect to join him there.

J. B. Grifin Kossuth Street Wilmington N.C Wilmington, Concern Georgetown 3. C New York

Fraternal Meetings And Lodge Notices In Local Area

Community fraternal groups announce meetings and address changes for the Danish Sisterhood Troskub lodge and Nutmeg Encampment along with Bridpepert Council and Modern Women of America chapters. Details include dates and street locations such as Broad street 1089 and State Street 164 for upcoming gatherings.

Troskub Lodge Broad Strees Fairfield Avenue Broad Street State Street

Pimply to Perk Up Face with Olive Tablets Ad

A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle non calomel remedy for pimples and facial dullness. It promises clearer skin after a few nightly doses and claims to cleanse the bowels and liver without sickness or pain.

Dr Edwards Dr. Edwards Edwards

Milford Highway Work Begins Monday in Milford

Milford officials announced new highway work on Bridgeport Avenue Dev n from Nateatek Avenue to the Washington Bridge to upgrade the post road. The Milford side contract to Connecticut National Pavement Co. calls for 1 466 feet of concrete pavement at an estimated 15 900 dollars with town funds of 7 000 and 42 000 to secure needed land widening the road to 69 feet and trolley track centering. The selectmen plan a sale for 1 28 on the highway program with 748 009 appropriation to be funded by a bond issue.

Milford State Highway Department Bridgeport Avenue Devon Nateatek Avenue Washington Bridge Stratford Connecticut National Pavement Company New Haven Bridgeport Naugatuck Avenues

Milford Church Debate Sparks Civic Discussion

Milford April 7 Special services highlight at Fire Congregational church with a debate on the resolution that all enfranchised American citizens should be compelled to vote unless incapacitated. Mrs. Y. B. McNermott of New Haven to open, famed for Connecticut Women's League of Works ties.

Milford Christen Endeavors Society Leslie Briggs McNermott New Haven Trusen Connecticut Women’s League of Works Milford Vieltine Nuree Association Ann Presiore Baldwin Stas Margarice Hickey Hartford Weidane Atvs Mary Merwin Tibbally Navy Haven Tgloca Ehanter Merevant

Trinity Seniors Elect Ohio Man President Hartford

Trinity college announces the senior class election results for commencement week. JW Bayard Cunningham of Jemiion Ohio was chosen president, with Howard Oregles of Fores Wills as chairman of the senior promenade committee and Frederic J. Tansill of Langit Michigan as class poet. Other officers include Edward Hunger ford New Britain class prophet and Richi C. Pucls Brooklyn as historian. Robert G. Reynolds Glastonbury is presented for the 1822 class session alongside Robert D. Byrnes Wiehe.

Hartford Bayard Cunningham Jemiion Oho Trinity College Howard & Oregles Fores Wills B. Fa Frederic J. Tansill Langit Miah Edward

Our Dwarfed Forefathers In Congo Forest Theories

A fragment discusses Yor Leonard Vanderburch a missionary in Africa noting dense Congo forests shield pygmies unseen by white travelers. It cites Dr Albert Churchward claiming small brain capacity and vocabularies of 50 to 500 words, linking them to ancestral dwarfs and various regional lines across Mollvia China Siam and Guinea with a claim of surviving original stock. It ends with a stray horticultural note about changing plant water daily.

Leonard Vanderburch Africa Albert Churchward St. Chuirch-ward Mollvia China Siam En Guines

Complexion Beauty Creams Displayed in Print Ad

An unclear ad piece presents a lineup of skin care products including complexions labeled as brunette and blonde variants. The copy mentions facial powders and face a foundations, cleansers and toners. The language is faded and difficult to fully parse.

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