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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1923

Page

6

Mayor Missed Services Sparked Clerks Explanation

Clerks explain mayor and aldermen failed to attend a department memorial at St Pit Y Sorha. Fire officials and city clerks received late notices and the clerk notes the absence drew criticism. Assistant Clerk Jamies Whelin and City Clerk Teanis T Dunigan discuss late communications and defended officials.

Crea Atwater Michael Ff Moen Flines Lastrahi City Clerks Office Fire Department Aldermen Mitt Jamies Whelin Teanis T Dunigan

Firefighters respond to Boston and Noble dump blaze

Firemen rushed to a dump at Boston and Noble avenues on a day afternoon, battled a stubborn blaze with a pumping engine until nearly midnight, as crews worked to contain the fire and prevent spread.

Boston and Noble Avenues

Love Nest Scandal Roils Financially Troubled Cummings

Amid a tangle of marriages and debts, actor Rosy Cummings and confederates clash over a Winter Garden bungalow. The saga centers on Cummings wife Irene Shaw Cummings and Helen Gledys Cummings, with bonds, alimony, and a looming court action shaping public scrutiny of a famed performer’s private life.

Polormoen von Fine Rosy Cummings Fis Howese Ibviss Roy Bam Cummings Helen Gledys Cummings Ana Irene Shaw Cummings Winter Garden Edna Bills Iousatenie

City Attorney to Sell Smith Property in Foreclosure Auction

City officials plan foreclosure sales of property tied to Howard Smith as liens and judgments totaling significant amounts are pursued. Foreclosure actions target estates in Stratford and Fairfield areas with sales expected after court actions in September, inviting bids from interested buyers through the city office.

Guy Tlarnes John A Coral Howard Smith Cal South Smith Smith el Fairfield Svenus Tad Anired Stratford Olike Giornes Eim carry @ Tull inc America Murray Co Main Fairfield Ave Bridgeport

Man Struck by Car While Crossing Main Street

John Slade was hit by a vehicle on Main Street yesterday afternoon while crossing, suffering a painful facial bruise and an orbital injury. He was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment and may pursue further action.

Main Street Jursfield Nile

State Chamber Seeks Referendum on Union Checkoff Issue

The State Chamber of Commerce in New England states taps member chambers to back a referendum on a five dollar operation fee and union checkoff demands amid the threatened coal strike. The dispute centers on whether to require all workers to join the United Mine Workers and the employer’s power to withhold pay for nonmembership, with arbitration offered and production to continue during any strike. Public sentiment may decide if anthracite operators resist the checkoff and uphold free employment.

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Building Permits Approved by Board Total $36,501

Twenty eight permits valued at 36501 were approved by the Board of Building Commission. Projects include frame houses and garages at multiple addresses, a cement block garage, a frame addition, a veranda, a brick storage building, and a frame dwelling for various individuals and organizations.

BOARD Board of Building Commission Cleveland Avenue I A Anderson Gilbert Stieet Harborview Avenue Ll' Prevot Barnum Ave Avenue ED Jankovsky Barrim Avenue A. Washo West Morgan Avenue P Epitana FF Frasstedl Thompson Street Ll Don Black Rock Avenue Cupkovic State Street Hungarian Reform Church Central Avenue Creswick Norman Street MU McCormack Bond Street Booth Milne Street Jaebschier Barnum Avenue Plawodski James Street Kenegas John Street J Somers Grove Street J A Filuck Brons Avenue J O'Neil Bara Street C J Marcille

Sweet Dreams Double Strength Drug Advertisement

A drug sale ad touts Sweet Dreams Double Strength and Mesuile remedies claiming powerful relief and sleep aid. It markets altered formulas, urges readers to buy at a reduced price, and mentions a promotional bottle size while asserting effectiveness and safety.

Pan Eye Laibrral

Bey Looks Paris Over Lets Aid Do Speaking

Bey seeks guidance as he watches Paris proceedings from a grand setting. He questions ministers efficiency while a cabinet insider delivers standard speeches amid a formal audience and watchmaking plant chatter.

Bey Paris Aid New York

Simple Calorite Powder Remedy for Blackheads

An old advertisement touts a simple facial treatment using calorite powder mixed with water. Apply two ounces of calorite on a hot wet cloth and rub briskly over the blackheads to dissolve them, then wash the area to leave skin natural and pores clear.

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