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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
6
A testimonial page extols Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema and old sores citing a Winston Salem reader. It claims rapid relief, notes a decade of ulcers healed by one box, and praises the product as universally effective with ad copy urging purchases at drug stores.
Mosbach and Heidelberg dispatches report Hoocven Grills and Victor Neilson, Americans tied to Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s kidnapping case, moved again since arrival at Mosbach jail. Authorities withheld new location, fearing attempts to aid their escape. The Neckar Valley remains on alert with trains searched and visa checks as police guard Karl Sperber and others connected to the case.
An incident at a hospital led to an ambulance driver named Jim being shunned by colleagues and locals after an encounter with a skunk. The driver tried to corner the animal but was sprayed, prompting isolation and rumors. He reportedly has worn baked clothes since the event and was seen by no one afterward.
The United States will stage the most extensive air maneuvers since the war along an 800 mile stretch from Langley Field Virginia to Bangor Maine starting next Monday. General Mitchell Assistant Chief of the Air Service said twenty one Martin bombers and two F3Raviland planes will participate, transferring Langley Field units to Maine and demonstrating mobile defense across the Atlantic coast to protect the industrial and commercial heart centered around Chicago, St. Louis and Washington.
The Raymond WW. Morris post Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary are invited to a Frankfurt roast at Mrs. Bellon’s home in Fairfield on Saturday afternoon. An entertaining program has been arranged for the veterans, with four members expected to attend.
In Kemmerer a large explosion at Coal Company No 1 mine near town killed 97 miners with many more trapped. Relatives and friends filled the streets and a temporary morgue was set up as rescue work continued and officials assessed the disaster. The mine, among the deepest in the region, remains under investigation for the cause while work was to resume as soon as possible.
Fairfield Aug 15 Special to Ihe Telegram says town hall improvements proceed but will take weeks to finish. Hearings on highway improvements from Ash Creek to News Creek may occur next week at Memorial Library hall and town meetings are moved to Sherman Hall and the new high school gym when completed.
At the Fairfield lersest I meeting the George A Anita Post of the American Legion discussed a series of activities starting next month with a dance at the Greenfield Country club and an ensuing vaudeville show to fund the club. John A. Donaldson reported for the baseball team as attendance at games grows. many members attended last Sunday. A two minute silence honored President Harding and a pledge was made to contribute to the estate fund to support a delegate and area to the presidents fund.
Don B. P. Twichell, Yale University Dean of Students, resigns amid university reorganization. Announcement cites vacancy in the dean's office and the aim to appoint a successor. board and university officials confirm move and ongoing changes at Yale.
In Mexico City August 1, Associated Press reports the conference between US and Mexican representatives led to a revised agreement to enable resumption of talks. Charles Warren John Barton Payne and Juan P Wadquidi Ralph Kinard signed for respective delegations. Brief note that US ambassador appointment and related conventions may follow as part of broader efforts to secure American rights in Mexico.
New York reporters paid 340000 for the false claim of a 60 million failure, with filings altered to suit. Eugene F. Meties and William Oh alion, once lawyers for the broker, face charges as seven prominent men are named in the racketeering inquiry. The jury is deliberating as the vast bankruptcy records are examined for missing funds.
A Maine reader reports face pimples redness itching and fester. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum her skin improved noticeably within a month and she claims full healing. Signed Myrtle Henderson Franklin Ave Houston Maine.
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