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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1923

Page

2

Unconstitutionality Report On Bonus Measure Results In

Hartford April 18 The bonus bill declared unconstitutional by Attorney General Healy was unfavorably reported to the Senate after brief debate. The vote accepted the report with a cost cited as $6. Senator McGrath opposed tying the bill to study of the opinion, while others argued the measure would deprive worthy projects. Vaccination bills were debated with one favorably reported and the other unfavorable, both tabled. Several measures passed the calendar including charity, school, and corporate statutes, with the Senate and House handling charters, taxes, and rail rates.

Hartford Atorney Healy Committee On Military Affairs Senate Muda Rudd Attorney General Pignam Dignan McGrath Curtland Geer Test Hartford Robert F. Note Hebron Bacon Academy Colchester William Seer Morgan G. Bulkeley Alden A. Bauer Samuel T. Wiltara Clayton G. Minor Arthur L. Stebbins Beth Bigelow Rrus E. Pendleton John Cendren Anmeidine Stamford Thp Kenealy Sound Beach Gaslight Company Bigelow Company New Haven Pass Railway bin AiLinc Traven The Benevolent and Protective Order of Niks Fouse Board of Education Bridgeport House West Haven Westville Teachers’ Association Hartland Teachers’ Retirement Fund Judiciary Committee Mr. Beil Salisbury Andrews Danbury Beil Dr. Eddy Canton Edd Leater Buckley

Bitter Digestion Relief Ad Sells Health Claim

An advertisement-like fragment touts a digestion remedy from Wanlac to ease stomach pain and restore sleep. It references indigestion, stomach agony, and improving appetite, then mentions a “For sale all food druggists” claim and a 37 mile beetles statistic, all in a disjointed period voice.

Sarlac Wanlac

Templeton appoints two to Senate in Hartford

Hart signs show two gubernatorial appointments to Senate presented by executive secretary Dugon T. McCook. John B. Byrne of Putnam reappointed as four year state gaming commissioner and Howard J. Dunbar of West to succeed Burton Maisfield as state Insurance commissioner. Both nominations printed and sent to executive nominations committee. judgeships created by General Assembly not yet law delaying action.

Hartford Senate Dugon T. McCook Gov John B. Byrne Putnam Howard J. Dunbar Weth State Insurance Burton Maisfield New Haven

Ridgefield Deputy Sheriff Struck Eye By Flying Nail

Ridgefield reports Deputy Sheriff Fred Slater suffered an eye injury when a board he was removing splintered and flew up striking him. He was taken to Bridgeport for treatment with the likely hope of saving sight in the affected eye.

Lidgefield Fred Slater Bridgeport

Meeting notices from Bridgeport fraternal groups

A fragmented list of time and place notices appears for Bridgeport fraternal and civic organizations. It names many lodges, temples, posts, and halls including State street Broad street Bakers, and addresses such as 360 State street and 19 Broad street, with clan affiliations like Masonic Temple and Veterans groups. The clutter hints at an upcoming or scheduled set of meetings in various clubs and lodges around Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Telezrant du Hui Telephone Bridgeport State Street Philatelize Broad Street Circola Rince Club Nolle Avenue Unecas Counel Ture Lodge U. V. Er A. Avenue Association Detre Ividgeport Dodge of L Ture Main Street Temple Lodge Hamilton Buanienty Templar Temple Purity Shrine White Shrine Stratford Stratfeld Encampmenn Cf Coady Fast Washington Armour Yaad Street Bridgeport Carn W. O. Ws A. Joseph's T. B. and Lysssocia Lion Barnum Avenue Bhas Howe Jr G. A Franklin Barnett Raymond W. Harrie Olga Lodge Lone and Daughters Herman Mastafalp Street

Explosion Halts Moonshine Whiskey Making in Storefront

An explosion abruptly stopped illegal whiskey production at a building housing Davey Brothers' grocery on the ground floor. Police say nearly five quarts of Bluger sic were involved and customers were served in the alc room by Zullern before the jars exploded. Mrs Melleon denies involvement and says Zoliern was induced to manufacture liquor. Her two year old daughter Josephine was slightly cut by glass during the commotion.

Allce Zullern Zoliern Josephine Yous Davey Brothers

Mental Appetite Talk Promotes Individual Learning in Kindergarten

Psychologist urges teachers to foster a child’s mental appetite through self study and historical context rather than forced cramming. He stresses personal family history as grounding and cites methods suitable for kindergarten, with emphasis on engaging parents and educators in supportive roles.

Vila Evdence Uyts Reco Scott Tir Wout Holyoke University Tsverett Corright Clara Jingh Ad Zax Ureaiding Offeer

Babe Ruth Homers as Yankees Triumph in Turbulent Game

The Yankees beat the Red Sox with Babe Ruth’s homer leading the way amid a crowded scene. Pitcher Ehmke and Shawkey feature as the Sox defense falters and crowd behavior stirs, while Ward and other Yankee players contribute key moments.

Seme Ehmke Sox Ward Denise Shawkey Jee Dua Bealer Bie & Tun Swat

National Event Draws Massive early 20th Century Crowd

A huge 77,000 attendance at a Yule Harbour gate is described as a vast throng rivaling ancient Rome. Tuck Deup knockout Georges Cornentier is noted amid ceremony leaders Judge Landis Governor Stith Colsupprt and Muston. The scene at the park ends as crowds disperse after eight o’clock.

Tuck Deup Georges Cornentier Scowd Rome Landis Stith Colsupprt Muston Neah Babe

Diver Finds Body On Sunken Ship

A diver discovered a human body aboard a sunken vessel. The scene is described with uncertain details and partial phrases, reflecting OCR corruption. The report notes maritime context and references possible dates and regions, but concrete names or locations remain unclear.

Templeton Signs Bill to Declare War on Mosquitoes

The Connecticut Anti Mosquito Association and partners plan an aggressive program funded by about $17,000 from current appropriations to restart mosquito control work. Senator John Brooks led the bill, praised by lawmakers, with cooperation from the Senate, House, and Governor Templeton.

Templeton Lads John Brooks Torrington Senate House Brooks Jacob Jaasseinel John Guuckley George We Ediscranton George We Ediscranton, Chairman of the Computter Elouse Connecticut Connecticut Anti-Mosquito Association Experimentatation Connecticut Public Health Association Connecticut Medical Society Connects Federation of Labor State Federation of Women's Clubs Chambers of Commerce Appropriations Committee The General Assembly John Moran Pine Orchard Templeton State Agricultural Experiment Station

Convicted Morgan for Murder of Six Year Old Girl

Morgan formerly of Maude Texas was convicted of first degree murder for raping abducting and killing six year old Lillian Glinere. The nine day trial ended in about an hour and a quarter as jurors returned a verdict marking the crime as particularly atrocious. Morgan, employed in a hat factory, borrowed a friend’s car to pick up Lillian and her sister Dorothy four near their home for a ride. He was arrested the next day based on reports from people who knew him.

Philadelpitla Apeil Wylie Nexans Morgan Maude Texas Lillian Glinere Morgan Woennvictadt Pollar Februar Morgan Dorothy Morgan Win

Big Four Railroad To Raise Employees Wages

Announcement from WD Moore, supervisor of wage bureau, states the Big Four railroad has decided to raise wages for maintenance of way employes as of April 18. The move follows elated press reports and confirms the wage increase for road workers.

BIG Four Railroad Sin Wage Hurey

Baker's bread measure faces favorable House report

Hartford April 18 The house favors a baker’s bread bill requiring plain weight markings and limiting variance to one ounce per pound with a 200 dollar first offense fine. Several other bills pass or are referred as lawmakers debate school board rules and child welfare, while a dog vaccination bill faces sharp opposition.

Hartford

To Free Your Arms of Hair or Fuzz Boudoir Secrets

An advertisement promises a cosmetic remedy to remove hair or fuzz from the arms. It describes mixing a powder with water to cover the hair, letting it sit about two minutes, then rubbing off and washing the skin to reveal smooth skin. It urges buyers to obtain genuine detatone.

Delatane Ali Silew

Cured Her Rheumatism Advertises Free Home Remedy

A Bloomington woman claims self cured rheumatism and offers free instructions by mail. She asks readers to send name and address to her at 508 E Olive Bloomington Illinois to receive the information with no cost.

E. Oliver Bloomington Hurst Blerely

Are You Rundown Overworked or Debilitated Advice

Albany advertisement quotes Datet Robertson praising Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for building up health after overwork and rundown conditions. It mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and inactive liver and promotes availability at neighborhood druggists with tablet and liquid forms.

Albany Datet Robertson Livingston Ave Cioldyn Mailtead

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