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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1922
Page
14
A thoughtful column notes that while there is room for many items and aims, certain objects or ideas appear out of place. The writer muses on order, taste, and practical limits guiding what becomes part of daily life. The piece blends local sensibility with a broader reflection on clutter and discernment.
In Chicago on April 1 1 a modern hotel on wheels with capacity for 6000 guests will be run by the Illinois Central during the Grain Commandery Knights Templar triennial conclave in downtown New Orleans. The barge comprised of 250 sleeping cars will park in Veneilpondians yards with eleven new tracks and three permanent tracks extended. Sleeping cars form a miniature city with guard houses walks and lights while dining and warehouse spaces convert into a temporary clubhouse for the event.
Milford A G Special six youths from Bridgeport and Stratford were charged with trespassing on railroad property and arrested by Sergeant O'Brien and Officer McAndrews. Each was held under bonds of 23 dollars for appearance in City Court tomorrow morning. Names listed: James Matures, B Hartman, H Bullman, George Gill, George Appleton, Frank Sulman, and Frank Barrett.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor denounced opposed interests and urged modification of the Volstead act. He criticized Taft's decision on the Slayton act, asserted courts lack equity, and said the AFL would follow its conventions, elect friends and defeat enemies. He favored no party campaign and pressed for compensation for workers who served and were left jobless. He warned about wage cuts in Bridgeport and questioned labor policy in the railroad brotherhoods.
Washington April 26 The radio conference will reconvene tomorrow morning under Secretary Hoover to review an administration bill expanding Commerce Department powers. Key figures include Dr Os Stratton and H J Maxim with input from Rep Wallace H White and others. hearings open but week start to be executive.
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts says Anti-Saloon League charges under the corrupt practices act are before the Justice Department and will be acted on. He claims three cases are ready with evidence for notice and grand jury action, criticizing the league for failures to report contributions and for a propagandist stance.
Four alleged frequenters were captured in a Bureau of Investigation raid on a house at 40 Columbus Place Saturday night. Lulu Nichols, linked to the establishment, was arrested but remained at the house under a doctor’s care. The four men and one woman, Manuel Cura 28 John Perry 27 Peter Cruse all of Port Chester, and Mrs Eshel Alvas 39, were held under $50 bonds. The case is set for City court today.
An old advertisement promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood building tonic for run down health. It claims iron is easily absorbed and urges readers to use the liquid or tablet form to regain strength, vitality, and happiness with weeks of use.
A Medled cigarette tossed into a box of rub high ignited a fire on Lyte Main Street destroying part of a one story building. The store housed S Landana dealer in cigars and notions and owned by Cherries Berger of the Alpine hotel. Damage exceeds 250 dollars. Fire alarm came from Box 373.
A disorderly Easter scene drew police attention as shots rang out near 1073 Ford Avenue and on Routh Avenue. Georg He was described as armed and later released on a $200 cash bond. authorities urged caution amid the celebrations.
A vintage ad touts Wryeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple home mix to darken gray hair. It promises quick use by sponge or brush with one strand treated. by morning hair looks darker and glossier, restoring youthfulness without age spots.
Harbor news notes that painting and repair work on the Pleasure Beach ferry are to commence soon with May 29 marking the first running day. A crew has been dispatched to the island to begin preparations for the coming season as yesterday’s storm delayed boats and barges. Many vessels faced a four knot northwesterly wind in the afternoon, with most crews expected to stay ashore today.
Paris April 16 Hundreds of Germans who gathered in Paris last week left in small parties to place Easter flowers on graves of friends and relatives buried in France Many hoped to find missing family members reported killed in France buried without identification Railway officials issued special rules during the holidays for mourners to follow.
An advertisement promotes natural bowel health by shunning laxatives and drugs. It argues civilization reduced essential food elements, causing constipation for 90 million people, and claims cereal meal supplies these elements for normal, complete bowel movements within 24 hours with no artificial help.
An advertisement touts Cereal Meal as a natural, drug-free remedy for constipation and digestion. It claims regular bowel movements improve health, promotes “complete natural freedom,” and invites readers to order via Bringsport stores or the New York office for guidance and a free cookbook.
Washington April 16 eye witnesses recount deeds of a hutchery committee under Gen Gregory Semenoff former Cossack chief and Bolshevik foe in Siberia who will speak to the Senate education and labor committee tomorrow One witness is a member of the American Legion Officials of the labor department will be asked to explain how Semenoff gained entry despite opposition Hundreds protests have been received against Semenoffs admission Meantime Semenoff remains confined at 1 Bowery New York after surrender by his guards seeking bail of 25000 to regain freedom.
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