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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

5

Gold moved from Argentine in hold of US steamer

Gold shipments from Buenos Aires arrived aboard the steamship American Legion under heavy guard. A $5,000,000 bullion consignment, the largest to pass between the continents, was deposited by the Argentina National Bank to back London drafts for Argentine external debt. Guards, armored trucks, and police protected the transfer and voyage amid high security.

New York Bec American Legion Buenos Aires Argentina Munson Line Argentina National Bank London United States Ito International Mercantile Marine Conaignor Conalsnao

Gallagher given suspended sentence for desertion

Gallagher I Gallagher, accused of deserting his wife and four children by leaving the city with a 19 year old girl last August 4, received a six month suspended jail term and was ordered to support his family with 25 dollars weekly in City court. Wally Alexander of 28 Main Street was fined 150 dollars and costs with a five day suspended sentence for drunken driving. Antonio Giglatti of 655 Harral Avenue Wheas Store got 150 dollars with 15 days suspended jail. An unidentified man refused fare on a railroad train and was freed after a night in custody. an evasion charge was preferred. Anella faced an evasion of railroad fare charge.

Baward I. Gallagher Wally Alexandrower Main Street Antonio Giglatti Harral Avenue Wheas Anella

Transfer Clerk Ida Clough Takes Post in Assessors Office

Miss Ida Clough formerly clerk to Tax Commissioner Arthur F. Connor began duties yesterday as transfer clerk for the Board of Assessors. She succeeds Misa Tillian E. Fox, relieved December 1. Four other clerks were hired temporarily to assist the up revision of homeowners' assessments in the Common Council Chamber. A ten percent increase is being added to assessments with the aim of adding 7 million dollars to the grand list. Assessors are working on manufacturers' lists and may announce the proposed increase in the next few days.

Ida Clough Arthur F. Connor Board of Assessors Misa Tillian E. Fox Misa Glough Commo Council Asgessora

Attorney Dillon to Represent Ousted Eclectics in Court

John B. Dillon of 849 Main Street says he has been retained by former eclectics to challenge license revocation. The committee led by Isidar Yooheman argues the right to practice medicine is a valuable property right. Dillon notes the ousted doctors are entitled to their day in court and will not waive the election as part of possible court action.

John B. Dulon Mainstrest Norture Isidar Yooheman Tilion Diion

K of C Association to Elect Officers Tonight

Bridgeport XX of the Building Association will elect officers for the coming year at its annual meeting this evening in club rooms on Washington Avenue. A progress report on the new gymnasium, expected to be completed February 1, will be presented. Officers to be elected include President James C. Shannon, Vice-President Peter M. Clark, Treasurer George E. Burns, and Secretary John Ryan, all Park City Council members.

Bridgeport Building Association Washington Avenue James C. Shannon Peter M. Clark George E. Burns John Ryan Park City

Special Meeting Called to Elect Alderman for Hartnett Seat

Warnings of a special meeting of the Common Council were issued for Monday December 17 to elect an alderman to succeed Walter I Hartnett who resigned from the Fourth district. Sheriff Morris Hockhelsast served notices on Mayor J William Behrens and aldermen. Before the council meeting the aldermen will join Mayor Behrens at dinner in the Algonquin club. Invitations were signed.

Common Council Walter I. Hartnett Morris Hockhelsast J. Willam Behrens Aldermen Behrens Algonquin Club

Senate adopts Borah loan probe resolution

The Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Borah Idaho Republican calling on the Federal Farm Loan board to report increases in salaries of its officers and employees made during the congressional recess. The measure seeks a public accounting of pay raises and the board’s actions amid ongoing scrutiny.

Washington Federal Farm Loan Board Senate Congress Borah Idaho

Penn Boards Join Inquiry on Diploma Mill

The Pennsylvania State Board of Medical and Dental Examiners and Delaware authorities seek to revoke charters of five diploma mill institutions tied to Dr Maxwell Steinberg and Dr William Lopatin. The entities include Lincoln University Inc, Lafayette University Inc, Lincoln College of Chiropractic Inc, Cosmopolitan University Inc, and Rockefeller Institute. Readership notes the schools offer degrees by correspondence for $110, with names and addresses in New York and Delaware.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania State Board of Medical and Dental Examiners Delaware New York City Lincoln University, Inc Alexander H. Reynolds State Board’ of Dental Examiners Lincoln College of Chiropractic, Inc Cosmopolitan University, Inc Lafayette Inergs Dr. Reynolds Pennsylvania Philip A. ‘Traynor Dental Board of Delaware Hillegas Lopatin Lafayette University, Inc Stainberg Speigel Hillogas Solomon _ Listfield Anna Listfield Rockefeller Institute Thia Tr Legal Er David H. Rockefteter Katherine Rockefeller Willam McNulty West 29Th Street New York Franklin P Mattler Wilmington Del

Foley Cathartic Tablets Offer Constipation Relief

An advertisement from Cleveland Ohio promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as mild yet effective for constipation and bowel disorders. Endorsed by Mr W G Parcott of 1361 West 76th St, the copy urges relief and buying genuine Foley Cathartic Tablets today.

W. G. Parcott West 76Th St Cleveland Ohio

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