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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1922

Page

12

Working Girls Look Here in St Louis

Mrs Lulu Lucas describes chronic back pain weakness and stomach issues halting her work and praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after reporting restored health. She credits the remedy with enabling both home and Swift's Packing Company duties and urges others to try it.

St. Louis James Lydia Eeae Pinkham Swift’s Lulu Lucas Vandeventer St Jean Lydia EB. Pinkham

Norwalk Man Struck by Car Suffers Leg Fractures

William Phillips of 76 Bridge Street East Norwalk had both legs fractured and possible internal injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Herbert D. Winchester of Gibson Court South Norwalk tonight as he started to run into Wilson Avenue from Nash Engineering. He was taken to Norwalk Hospital.

Norwalk William Phillips Bridge Street East Norwalk Herbert D. Winchester Gibson Court South Norwalk Inco Wilson Nash Engineering Company Norwalk Hospital

Whitney sued for million by Eva Fontaine

Saratoga Springs New York August 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney son of Mr and Mrs Harry Payne Whitney was named as defendant in a $1 000 000 breach of promise suit filed today with the county clerk in Ballston Spa by counsel for Eva N Burrows Fountain an interpretive dancer The complaint says Whitney made repeated offers of marriage to Miss Fontaine final promise October 28 1920 The marriage did not occur Miss Fontaine claims Whitney attended weekend parties at New Haven while he was a student at Yale She is also alleged to have borne a son fathered by Whitney

Saratoga Springs Aus Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Harry Payne Whitney Ballston Spa Eva N. Burrows Fountain Hag Whitney Gnade Miss Fontaine Fonating Whitey Whitney New Haver Tate

Multiple accidents reported with one fatality yesterday

A nine year old boy, Antonio Agero, was gravely injured in the Tron Ledge company yard at 40 North Avenue when hurled into stones. Patrick Reilly of Truck and Company died when horses in Bridgeport Brass yard ran and dragged him under a heavy car. Three others were injured, including Mary Clayton, Joseph Culuel, and Ida Donnelly, with treatment by Dr. B J Susslin at Emergency Hospital.

Tron Ledge Company North Avenue Antonio Agero North Washington Avenas B. J. Susslin Emergency Hospital Bridgeportal Patrick Reilly Vompemy Bridgeport Brass Company Reilly

Meetings Tonight Across Local Fraternal and Service Groups

A long listing shows numerous organizations meeting tonight at bridges and halls in Bridgeport and surrounding streets. Lodges include United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World, Masons, Foresters, and others with multiple addresses on Main, Broad, Cannon, State, and Fairfield avenues.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters v and Joiners of America Kim Street Enckapotawauh Tribe A. M. Xmewfielt Puilding Harmony Council U. A.M State Street Mithra Lodge Knights of Pythies Main Street Calarthe Temple Pythian Sisters Main Streak Pequonnock Broad Street Bridgepor Typotherae Cannon Streets Gorse Workers’ Union Danish Brotherhood Denmark Indge Fairfield Avenue Journeymen Barbers’ Union Americag Maccabees Dorie Judgs A. M Main Atrest John C. Tuthitl Woodmen of the World Bridgeport St. George St. George's Hall Stretford Avenue

Sylpho-Nathol touted for hot feet and home sanitizing

An advertisement touts Sylpho-Nathol as a remedy for tired hot feet after a caller shares relief from foot pain through a foot bath. It also promotes Sylpho-Nathol as a safe household antiseptic for cleaning water and odor control, detailing preparation, safety, and available bottle sizes at local druggists or grocers.

Greenwich Police Chief Talbot Dead After Ceremonial Farewell

Greenwich Aug 4 Impressive ceremonies marked the burial of Andrew Talbot longtime Greenwich Police Chief who died at his home after a heart attack. A large cortege included police from New Haven Stamford Meriden and other centers with eight state police executive committee members as honorary pallbearers. Visitation and a requiem at St Mary Roman Catholic church were led by Rev Pliny Cooney. Talbot served 26 years in the Greenwich force and left behind his wife and two daughters Flo and Byelyn.

Greenwich Andrew ‘Talbot Polic St. Marya Roman Catholic Church Sun Thom Talbot New “Éleven Stamford Meriden Otoner John H.redgate Bridgeport Pathhenters Rotary Slab Janighta of Columbus Wola Royal Arcanum Foresters Amerisa Talbot Greenwich Police Flo Byelyn

State Campaign Dates Set For October Start

The article outlines that the state campaign will not begin until the first week in October with most activities packed into late October and early November. Republican and Democratic conventions are scheduled with dates in September, and city delegates will be chosen for five conventions. Republicans receive 10 delegates, Democrats 87 under current rules.

Theelis Duites Congressiowal Congress Bridgeport John A. Cort Trig

Providence Educator Appears Before School Board

W W Andrews of Providence appeared before the Providence Board of Education in executive session to discuss his selection as superintendent of schools to succeed Supt Slawson. Board members expressed a favorable impression, but no action was taken on the appointment.

W. Andrews Providence Board of Eiducation Senoors Slawson Andrew

Appreciative Citizen Praises Editor Wilson at Meeting

A reader, writing as a private citizen, commends Wilson for pushing school reforms. He notes high school teachers work long hours and that about 600 pupils enrolled last year with only 29 percent graduation, highlighting need for better inquiry and improvements amid light-hearted jests at Commissioner Wilson. Embroideries described include fan covers with cut-out designs in red and yellow silk.

RA. Jackson Lynn W. Wilson Geemer Wilson Jphkson Ufree Delocha

Railroad Round House Stormed by Jersey Mob

Scranton Pa Aug 14 Three hundred men and boys attacked the local round house of the Central Railroad of New Jersey where new employees worked. Guards with revolvers were unable to check the crowd. windows were smashed. Riot squad arrived and drove them away. one injured, no fires set.

Scranton New Tersiy

Irregulars Free Prisoners After Dundalk Coup

London , Aug 14. More than 1,000 Irregular Irish troops surprised and overwhelmed Dundalk prison and released the Irregulars while locking Nationals in a cell. The raid, led by Frank Aiken who recently escaped Dundalk prison, hit the gaol and two barracks at dawn. Explosives wrecked town windows and chaos spread across nearby countryside.

London Dundalk Imyrena Frank Aiken Dundalle Farrison Punteer County Cork Buttevont Natlonal S Lawler Abinnamore Arma

CORE Isolated by Rail Suffering Food Shortage in Cork

Aug 14 Dublin. An AP dispatch from Cork reports heavy isolation and food shortages as Nationalist troops approach the city. Irregulars defend quarters and barracks are bombed, causing panic as river defense falters and retreat begins after explosions and rifle fire.

Dublin Associated Proud Mhe Corte Associated Press Cork Douglas Parnell Bridge

Freight Car Derailed Near Devon Station

An eastbound New Haven freight of 75 cars derailed near Devon Station at 2 AM when a draw bar pulled out. One car left derailed and tracks were blocked for over two hours until a New Haven wrecking crew cleared them by 4:20 PM. Officials gave no comment on fault or equipment.

New Haven Road Devon New Haven

Deauville Fur Prices Prompt Morning Market Talk

In Deauville traders discuss shore ermines and cheaper imitation rabbit furs for morning wear. Buyers consider the traditional white and bleached blends.

Deauville

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