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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

2

Prohibition Chief Says Crisis Has Been Reached

Washington reports quote Prohibition Commissioner Saynes as saying enforcement is at a critical period. He seeks 9 million dollars for next year to fund federal enforcement, noting 3,800 workers and pending cases exceed 44 thousand in federal courts. He cites cooperation from states and heavier penalties as key trends.

Washington Saynes House Big Merwaynes Haynes Imhe Vie Preson Istonr Asid Treasury Mittee Gallivan Democrat Massachusetts Nubli Seity Bureau Art. Haynes Masachusetts Gaynes

Self Instituted Court Lapses Into Laughter and Fraud Allegations

Judge Jennings presided as self styled court members laughed while Sheri Olmstead was jailed. Mrs. Short, in love with the respondent, faced a stern penalty as she and Haines allegedly forged an annulment to wed, living as husband and wife. The piece notes pantomime origins of the term.

Qace Jennings Sheri Olmstead

Carnival Opens Repaved Broad Street With Parade

A Broad Street opening parade marks the repaving effort with marching units led by grand marshal Thed ield and Chief of Staff Charles J. Sreene. Numerous divisions including automobile and business groups, decorated wheeled floats, and charity contingents join the procession along Golden Hill toward Harrison Street.

Broad Street Oppel Broad Street Boasiness Mens Salvation Army Forestars of America Guntis Chevaux

Exchange Club of Bridgeport Organized for Civic Service

The Exchange Club of Bridgeport completed its permanent organization at a luncheon at the Algonquin club. Delegations from Exchange clubs in Hartford New York and Trenton attended, with officers and charter members named. The group backs proposed Connecticut legislation to classify and license insurance agents and brokers with compulsory examinations to raise standards.

Exchange Club Iheparé Algonquin Club Uen Bridgeport Imiac Lointhe Etary Kiwants Lion'selubs Union For Service Stratfield Hotel Hartford New York Springfield Trenton Edmund &. Wolfe Seward Pries Chamber of Commerce Walter M. Bangs W.M. Bayliss James F Frisbee Kiwanis Club Blizer Lion's Club Louis Pawlett Rotary Club Dwight F. Cameron Little Church Fred AL Snyder New York Exchange Club H. B. Lambert William A Parker Maurice Perry Georges A. Sherwood L. Roche Walter William E. Andrews Bress.surer Mieder Jey A. Grinwold Dr. Dowie Beebe C. W. Beardsley Frank D. Butler Frank WN. Benham, Jr Willam W. Church Paul Hine Lew Nent Connecticut Association of Insurance Agents Donald North Connecticut Association Insuraries Thomas’ W. Donaldson Pennsylvania Burtoo Mansfald Connecticut North Agents Association Lur Tha John J. Fisher

Governor-Elect Names Staff for Coming Term

Governor elect C. A. Templeton announced appointments for the next term’s staff. Key posts include Adjutant General George M. Cole, Quartermaster General Morrin B. Payne, Surgeon General Col. John Trumbull, Inspector General Col. William E. Allen, and Judge Advocate General Col. Arthur Fitts, with aides and junior officers named. two senior assistant posts remain to be filled. A boxing note cites Jock Malone and Augie Rawlor cleared to fight after suspensions.

Walgabury Wee Manneweiler Naurpivel Alark £. Sperry, Sr Waterbis Seneral Echer

Son disputes will leaving $410000 in Stonington

New York Dou. Surrogate Court directs probate officials to show cause why Chandler N. Wayland’s will should not be set aside as his son Joan Wayland contests the document. A Dec. 15 hearing is set.

New York Cohalun Chandler N. Wayland Oether Riverdale Sanitarium Wayland Joan Jute Wasland Tie Waylland Stonington Oth Nin Connecticut Erretian Iy Stoninaten

Federal funds increase proposal issued this morning

A prewar proposal outlines boosting federal funds by about 12 million dollars with a Korean backed reviving fund. It envisions banks subsidizing rediscounting of farm paper at rates from six to ten percent, allocating the proceeds among various domestic needs.

Mellon Set to Settle Bill Due December Fifteenth

The treasury outlined a December program converting long term notes to short term at lower interest. Treasury plans include about 300 million in two and a half year notes at 2 percent and combined certificates running three months at 2 1/2 percent and one year at 4 percent, totaling roughly 400 million. Proceeds and reserves will redeem Victory issue portions and fund December 25 maturities, with 625.9 million in war savings certificates due January 1 and 100 million in interest on public debt.

Washington Dec. B Treasury Dag Tan Mel- Yon Ima Teeat Certt Treasury Savings

Big shipment of alcohol released in city case

Continued from Page One the detainer involved denatured alcohol seized by police. Frank Miller and Albert Polon of New York described as merchant mariners were arrested late Tuesday night with Edgarton. They failed to post 1000 bonds and were ordered confined pending further action.

Unitedlluminating Company Frank Miller Albert Polon New York Edgarton

Liquors in Distilleries And Warehouses Disappear

Washington reports $8,086 taxable gallons of liquors in distilleries and bonded warehouses on June 20, with total government losses estimated at 3,433,204 gallons compared to 1941. Whiskey and gin volumes are listed, noting about 100,000 barrels stored in 190 warehouses, mainly in Kentucky, and experts warn evaporation reduces the stock as whiskey aging and wood interaction continue to shape the product.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Internal Revenue Aml J. M. Doran Burstrial Alcohe Divin Bie Cominies Kentucky Exparts

Nine Enlist for Service in Navy

The Navy Recruiting Station sent nine men to Newport and Hampton Roads for service. Re-enlistees John Z uscin and Tohn J. Haines, machinist's mate first class, were among those departing. First timers Alvin M. George, Joseph iKelmongo, T Sugiles, Joseph Fisher, and C Rixon joined, with several sent to Newport and others to Hampton Roads. The station can accept later entries for machinists mate and related trades.

John Uscin High Street Joseph iKelmongo Prosper Bridgeport T. Sugiles Bridgewater Tenn Joseph Fisher C. Rixon Hamilton Ohio George Stilolds Hampton Roads Virgin Newport Navy Sucand Ciiags Ralings Nn Tor Bhicksmitha

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Lodges and Clubs

A list of Bridgeport meetings shows brigers or lodges at 360 State Street and 87 Madison Avenue, plus clubs including bicycle, zither, and fraternal groups. Locations span State Street, Main Street, and surrounding avenues with numerous orders such as Masons, Foresters, and Templars scheduling gatherings this evening.

Berkshire Colley Order of Foresters Stare Street Bridgepoot Lodge Main Street Temple Lodge Masonic Thamilson Jerusale Stratford Avenue Muensterberge Lade Stratfeld Lrend Street Broag Cannon Hallett Stro Loggia Stein, Sons Washington Avenues Su Joseph's T. B. and L. Association Barnum Avenue

Escaped Prisoner Sought After Break From State Jail

Pred Kouhoupp, 22 years old, escaped yesterday from a Wethersfield prison where he was serving 11 months for a statutory offense. He was described as a trusty inmate who walked off during grounds liberty. Authorities spread fake tips to aid the search. no current whereabouts known as of morning.

Kouhoupp Tn Bridgeport Wethersfield Baal

Clear and Cold Weather Forecast for Bridgeport

Bridgeport is expected to experience clear and cold conditions today. A cold wind yesterday lowered temperatures at times, with a late-evening rise of around ten degrees from the day's low near sunset, as reported by Weather Observer William Sieallo.

Bridgeport Bridgeport Oy William Sieallo Cite

Ship Bill Hotsnags in Senate Progress Stalls

A Senate committee today debated a construction fund section for a shipping bill, proposing a loan program of up to 5 million dollars at four and a quarter percent interest. Little progress was made as lawmakers warned when the bill might reach the Senate, while the President urged a steady, properly funded policy to avoid annual contingency fights.

Progress Stow Senate Wil

Dundee Matches in Brooklyn for 12 Round Championship Bout

New York fans recognize b-dainng as featherweight champion and holder of the 130 pound belt will face Gene Delmont Memphy in a 12 round bout in Brooklyn on December 14.

New York Gene Delmont Brooklyn

Bootleg Liquor Boom Brings Bad Money Trouble

Washington reports bootleg liquor trafficking fueling a surge in counterfeit currency, much of it by amateurs. Secret Service chief W. H. Moran testified that eastern cities see increased counterfeit notes used to buy whiskey, including $20 and $40 fake Federal Reserve notes and higher quality bills. Canadian border counterfeiters also trigger cross border fraud, with sailors and crews receiving spoofed money. Moran warned of expanding counterfeiting last year, surpassing prior two years and enabling illicit liquor shipments despite law, harming innocent parties.

Washington Dec Associated, Press Bootler Acc W. H. Moran Secret Service Anpropriazion Nubili Moran Slohe But Theset Same Counterfeits Art Heme Put In Circulation At Portsshroaa

Musterole Ointment Promises Plaster-Free Relief

An old time ad describes Musterole a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. It claims rapid relief for throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism back pains sprains and bruises. Available in jars and tubes with a price of 35¢ to 56¢.

Sant Hoepstal

Has He Found a Cure for Asthma

In New England reports claim remarkable results from a treatment called Oxidaze, a tablet that dissolves to relieve bronchial and lung constriction. Local druggists offer this pill with refunds, advertising as a safe, inexpensive remedy for asthma and bronchitis.

New England Gome Hinde Pharmacy Joseph D. Hartigan

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