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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
6
An elderly historian uncovers a forgotten romance linked to an old Missouri tavern. The piece details furniture restoration and a passion for preserving period artifacts, highlighting community efforts by local groups and a woman named Teresa Dixon in reviving the inn’s historic story.
A damaged ad from Sick Room Supply Co offers free items with purchases. It promises a free hot water bottle or baby pants and a discount on multiple health aids. Attendance by staff is noted.
A historical guide praises Boston Ivy and related vines for Bridgeport walls and fences. It covers hardy climbers like Erysimum radicans and various evergreen and twining vines, noting growth habits, suitable structures, and methods to cover large stone walls without overplanting. It discusses training, root establishment, and long term effects on masonry, with emphasis on rapid coverage, winter color, and compatibility with brick and stucco.
A fragmented article notes discovery of a rare seafood found exclusively in Chinese waters. It mentions researchers, dietary context, and presumed ecological significance, with several garbled lines indicating scientific debate and local observations about harvests and regional cuisine.
A local firm faced a breach of contract suit in Superior Court before Judge AVE. The complaint alleges the defendant Porpane failed to perform and seeks damages up to 7,000 with possible additional remedies. The contract involved exclusive agency rights and the case is set for further proceedings.
A New York World correspondent attacks General Shatter in Havana, knocks the jaw of the U.S. commander, and is deported. The incident ignites debate over press conduct and military authority as the reporter faces expulsion and scrutiny by officials including Sylvester Scovel and Major General Shatter.
The passage describes tense exchanges among officials and a general, with harsh assessments of a rebel or opponent. A masked argument unfolds about punishment and internal politics as War and policy loom, while characters exchange cutting remarks and step back from direct action.
A man suspected of robbing a drug store in West Haven New Haven was arrested after officers found stolen goods valued at several hundred dollars and a bag containing items at his home. He faced charges with a $2,006 bond.
The Democrats meet tonight at the club volume located at 130 North Arena. President John Sheehan will preside. Town Chairman John J. McGuinness and Alderman Thomas Doherty of the Eighth District have been invited and will speak briefly.
Derby April 23 The Imperial Rev. James Warren Roche curate of St Marys church for two years will succeed the late Rev J Wendell Hetz as assistant pastor and teacher of St Alarys Brigade organized by Father Hetz Rev Ja Oln of Hartford newly ordained clergyman willsuccent Father Roche as curate of the church Woman's Club To Meet netting of the Women held Friday oelouk at the Derby Methodist church Miss Jarton Blake will tith on Current History Commutian Builds Home Carmine, well known comes s started work on his field s out bungalow at the actor's colony near Lake Wousarente
Keferes Mito AL Shumway announced that he will seek a decree for the defendant in a suit brought by her husband Al Gaucher of Wartford. She faces a cross-claim of desertion. The couple married in 1945 and separated in 1945.
The Jet Clothing Company sues Watertown building owner Kline in Superior Court over alleged image damages to display windows at 45 Main Street. The claim covers losses from July 1, 1920 to June 20, 1924 due to water, rain, and wind entering the shop’s window space. The plaintiff contends the owner must repair the exterior roof over the show windows.
Siobert Perry aged 23 of 3 Arch Street admitted stealing a small bottle of perfumery from an office in the Liverty building where he works as a night porter. In City Court yesterday he was fined five dollars for the offense.
Specialists advise Palmalive Shampoo with olive oil for soft pliant hair that gleams. It thoroughly cleanses scalp removes dandruff and leaves hair never dry or brittle. available at drug or department stores for a few cents.
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