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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1923
Page
3
A New York newspaper item hints at a royal adoption scheme where an elderly European noble seeks to entrust a title and fortune to an American adoptee. The notice implies a formal transfer of status and wealth contingent on acceptance and refinement.
Uruguay plans a solemn tribute with flags at public buildings forts and ships. Fort Artigas will fire guns at noon and every 15 minutes after as the Uruguayan minister in Washington carries out authorities to honor Mr. Harding with a bronze sash at his grave.
United States official Enoch H Crowder returns to New York City in a formal capacity. Crowder, listed as general, is associated with federal executive duties and duties within New York. The report notes his return as a notable event in the capital and military affairs.
Nome Alaska August 5 1923 report on a four man Canadian American expedition led by Allan Crawford to Wrangel Island to establish a colony and hunt for supplies. The party plans multiple cabins along the beach and aims to explore the interior while awaiting a supply vessel delayed by Canadian funding.
A 72 foot vessel the Donaldson sails from Nome toward Wrangel Island with Lieutenant Vilihamur Stefansson and援 Harod Nelce overseeing a rescue or supply mission. The plan includes a potential ice dash across open leads using a walrus hide boat to reach Wrangel if the ship cannot approach directly. Russia warns and a committee document from Anadyr urges permission while two Russian agents would monitor fur confiscation.
Fil Bent a lawyer and Lions club president in Norwich rose from grammar schools to Yale Law School. He worked various jobs, including waiter and shipyard labor, to fund college. Bent served in politics, represented a district in the State Legislature, chaired Bridge Street Town Committee, and joined public commissions while raising a family with Corinne Reco. He enjoys swimming and volleyball and attends St. George's Episcopal Church.
The letter discusses reinforcing Wrangel Island amid dwindling ammunition and food. Stefansson orders no withdrawal and directs discharging troops to Wrangel while offering passage back if settlers wish. The author, a U.S. citizen, focuses on securing the castaways and avoiding a return to civilization until they are safe.
New York Aug 4 United press interview with Mr M A Wetherell of London describing African customs. He discusses polygamy, female labor, and the value of daughters in Kaffir societies, noting harsh punishments for theft and adultery and detailing myths about women’s roles.
A drug advertisement touts Sweet Dreams as a remedy for mosquitoes and sleeplessness. It promotes dusting the product to invite sleep and claims druggists endorse it, listing prices and sale locations at Tindle and Leverts Stores.
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