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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1922

Page

12

Radio alarms showcased for police and fire use

Twenty five city fire and police alarm superintendents from New England and New Jersey attended a Hartford Courant WDAK station demonstration of radio assisted alarm systems. The Intercity show featured a Reinariz tuner receiver and a recording unit that also rang a gong with the box number, signaling potential for wireless alerts and criminal detection in outlying districts.

Hartford New England New Jersey Hartford Courant WDAK Manchester Ealarm

Storm Unroofs American Consulate at Swatow

A Hong Kong dispatch reports the American consulate at Swatow was unroofed in a recent storm. No Americans were believed harmed. The Consulate building sustained damage but the extent of losses remained unclear.

Swatow Washington State ‘Department Hong Kong

Derby Man Enters Dominican College Derby

John EB Dillon of Chapel Hill sails to enter the Novitiate of the Dominican Order at Azumas College in Somerset to prepare for priesthood. He is son of Mr and Mrs David Dillon and nephew of Jude John Dillon of Shotton now in Bridgeport. He will be away seven years studying in various parts including three years in Springfield Ky for philosophy.

Derby John EB. Dillon Somerset Azumas College Dillon David Dillon Jude John &. Dillon Shotton Bridgeport Springfield

Man gets six months for beating daughter

In New York on August 7, Harry McCauley was sentenced to six months after beating his 13 year old daughter with a clothes line, causing large welts. The judge denounced him as the most contemptible coward and brute the court had seen.

New York Associated Press Harry McCauley

Parker Iv New Work Chief Engineer for Shoes Device

Arthur R. Parker, formerly chief designer for the Wattrous Engineering firm on State street, has joined Coulter and Mackenzie as chief engineer for the construction of automatic shoe machines. He began his new duties yesterday.

Arthur R. Parker Wattrous Engineering Company State’ Street Coulter and Mackenzie Company Mr. Parker

Kellogg's Bran Promises Constipation Relief

An old Kellogg advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a natural remedy for constipation, claiming it clears digestive issues, strengthens health and spirit, and benefits children. It promotes cooked and crumbled forms, daily intake, and versatile uses in baking and cereals.

Kellogg’s Kolcogg Oaten Bright Ruy Kellogg’s

Westport Club Plans Complete Entertainment Program

The Westport club will present a complete evening of entertainment at the Fine Arts Theatre on Wednesday. Mrs. Mark Luescher and Mrs. W. D. Haggerty host a program featuring Frescott, Hope Hiden fresh from a Keith Theres tour, Jarrow, Charlie Kletcher, and other acts. Also shown will be footage from a recent Great Britain golf tournament. The event includes a meeting in the club rooms on State Street and local society notes.

Westport And Mark Luescher W. D. Haggerty Fine Arts Theatre Frescott Hope Hiden Keith Theres Jarrow Jiegler Ang i Jan Charlie Kletcher Great Britain Waubury Rons Evenin State Street Edward Frawley William New Britain Benjamin Sherwood Hila Louise American Legion Harry Keene Lea DP Williams Ralph Race Edward C. Birge Angus RP MacDonall Composhree I Catherine A. MacDonall Areck Carrie Ermark Main Street Roseville

Motorists Fined in City Court for Traffic Violations

Twenty six motorists were arraigned in City court yesterday morning for minor traffic law violations. Fines ranging from 3 to 25 dollars were imposed.

Bids Opened for New Westport Highway Project

Westport August 7 bids were received at Lewn hall for the 6300 foot State road linking Greens Farms with the Boston Post road. Plans by Engineer Rey of Saugatuck call for grade basins and drains. Bidders posted a $10,000 check. work to begin within 100 working days. Officials reserve right to reject any or all bids.

Westport Greens Farms Boston Post Lewn Hall Jong Rey Saugatuck Sclestmen

Woman with Razor Fined in City Court

Miss Belle Smith watched as Fred Th son of 28 Housatonic avenue and George Krause of 107 Syene avenue faced charges. Krause was sentenced to 30 days for striking Tusk on the head and injuring Smith at the Plaza hotel. Other defendants were fined for assault on Tokao men of Valer street.

Fred Thson Housatonic Avenue Miss Belle Smith Tynsard Court George Krause Syenue Skunasal Smith Plaza Hotel Tokao Valer Street

Sylpho Nathol commercial odor killer advertises home use

An archaic advertisement touts Sylpho Nathol as a versatile cleaner for sinks, pipes, and odor control. It claims strong disinfection, safety to skin, and easy preparation with a four size price range, urging readers to buy from grocers or druggists. The testimonial praises its effectiveness against smells and germs.

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