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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
18
A tree is growing atop a smokestack at an abandoned factory near Turners Falls Massachusetts. The scene appears weathered and unusual, with moss and moisture visible on the structure.
NEW YORK April 15 boarding house keeper Manila Castro charged Detective Bob McAllister with shaking her down for a bribe of 800 under threat of arrest. McAllister denied the accusation as fellow officers testified the raids were routine. Castro cried for relief as the case unfolded with tears and protestations.
An advertisement touts Rinso as a universal soap for soaking boiling and machine washing. It claims Rinso dissolves evenly in water enabling complete cleansing without pre rubbing and fits into existing habits with no changes needed. It cites endorsements from brands and a 1900 Cataract claim about machine washing efficiency.
An advertisement extols Rinso as a modern laundry solution that replaces hard rubbing with soaking for ground in dirt. It claims safe, gentle dirt loosening and thorough rinsing in boiling water, with instant dissolution and rich suds, and markets two sizes from Lever Bros Co at 164 Broadway Cambridge MA.
The Crane Bowling Club hosts a dinner and social at Seaview venue tonight. Entertainment features vocal selections, recitations, violin numbers, and a radio talk by Squire Osborne. Local figures Moran, Revitation, and Frank Tangley are listed among participants.
A small estate case from Bridgeport was probated yesterday with Judge Pant Jb. Miller presiding. The estate of Dela lis, who died in Bridgeport, was admitted to probate and divided among four heirs including one sister and one niece as heirs at law.
Nis TIA April reports that Lackery received a 500 dollar judgment against James Z. McNulty in civil court after claiming assault by a strike gang on the New Haven line last July. McNulty, a former New Haven police official, denied participation though testifying he was attacked. the case included other accompanying parties and a separate prior fine. The account also notes a separate fire-related landmark sinking at Black Diamond Mountain in Carmel, attributed to a twelve year blaze.
Washington reports a Public Health Service warning as long distance dancing spreads across cities. Doctors compare it to the Dancing Mania plague in London of 1364 and warn of fatigue, illness, and potential recurrence of mass dancing episodes. New York judge Avelyn Hubbell calls many dances fraudulent amid endurance claims. Vera Sheppard of Long Island City says she may enter another marathon after losing about 20 pounds.
Lisa W. Chapman step daughter appeals Probate Judge Wakeman's ruling disallowing a $6500 claim against Edward Sandford estate. Lawyers argued before Judge Maltbie in Superior Court. claim based on land and house purchased with Chapman’s funds. Proceedings continued with BR Klein for the appellant and Arthur T. Maysh for the executors.
Births announced for Altyoxo and Mary Tamasetti at 146 North Washington April 16. Curtiss and Lottie Harker at Atkins avenue welcome a son April 13. John and Nora McCann at 860 Party avenue report a son April 17. Albert and Alice Hasselman at Readstreet welcome a daughter April 13. Multiple marriage notices listed including Nicens Wotuenii Bertola and Mary Lamird, and others with various street addresses and dates. reader advised to consult promissory notices for details.
The Me Dran owned by Captain Aue lersan arrived yesterday with the second load of Ash she has bought for the work. The vessel carried several hundred pounds of fat fish and seven bushels of clams gathered on the Long Island shore.
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