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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

4

Man Imprisoned in Hollow of Tree Rescued

In San Antonio Texas on December 10 Harry Comstock was imprisoned for ten days in a hollow of a hollow oak tree. Rescuers from Bexar County deputies and local farmers freed him. He had no food or water for days and drank nearly a gallon after rescue. He explained he climbed into the tree for shelter and fell into the hollow. Medical staff treated him at the sheriff's office after summoning two doctors.

San Antonio Tex Dev. Il Harry Comstock Bexar County Comstock Bexar County Sheriff's Offices

Whitney Defies Judge And Flees With Woman From Norwalk

Special to The Telegram reports Irving F E Whitney contractor left Norwalk with the so called other woman despite Judge George H Vosburgh warning him not to. He faces arrest warrant and will be brought back from Pittsburgh by four officers. He was told to support his wife and child and report weekly, while away to settle financial troubles.

Norwalk George H. Vosburgh Irving FE. Whitney Master Whitney

Communicable Disease Patients at Englewood Hospital

Records show 53 patients with communicable diseases admitted in November at Englewood hospital. Gihad diphtheria and scarlet fever are noted among the cases, with chicken pox meningitis and measles also present. Four children died from pneumonia and diphtheria during the month.

Englewood Hospital

Consideration of Janitors' Salary Increases by Board

The Board of Education committee on salaries will study proportional increases for janitors based on sidewalk and lawn space maintained. A general $100 salary rise for janitors is to be considered when budgeting items are reviewed.

Whs Board of Education

McAdoo Attacks Coolidge Message At Los Angeles

William G McAdoo denounced President Coolidges message to Congress calling it dormancy and urged immediate action on domestic issues. He pressed for tax reform favoring earned over unearned income and criticized the Fordney Meumber tariff and rail consolidation proposals in a Democratic luncheon speech in Los Angeles. California crowd later backed McAdoo as a possible presidential candidate.

Los Angeles Coolidge Congress Wiliam Ginbs McAdoo Democratic Women's Democratic League McAdoo Senate Treasury Department Credi Treamry Department Taeno Tyme 24 Ranch Ag Ayldlers Vierans Poveau Henama Y. McAdon California William G. McAdoo Wade Pince South Dakota Democratea Hint Ag

Man Injured as Briefing Falls on Worker at East Main Street

Charles Batts of East Main Street sustained a deep scalp laceration yesterday morning when a brief fell on his head while he was repairing a factory chimney at work on East Main Street.

Charles ‘Batts East Main Street

Five Barrels of Liquor Seized in Greenwich

Greenwich December reports a preliminary hearing for John Telusco of Amity Street New Haven on illegal transportation of liquor. Police Baker and Polleau arrested Telusco on the Post road near the Greenwich town line with five barrels of alcohol found in his truck. He remained jailed in Gefantt of $750 bond.

Greenwich John ‘Teludco Amity Street New Haven Iquor James Ft Baker and Polleau Telusco Post Road Greenwich Town Gefantt

Two youths jailed for 10 days each in burglary case

William Zenbryak and Julius Rozun were each sentenced to 10 days in jail after being convicted of burglary and deliberate destruction of property at the Park City pool room on Main street. The city court also imposed 60 day terms and a $200 fine with costs on John Clark, proprietor of the Lambs club, for liquor sales. Additional cases included continuances until December 18 for several suspects and a suspended 10 day jail term plus $150 fine for James Sheehy for driving under the influence.

Park City Main Street William Zenbryak Monry Street Julius Rozun Maplewood Avenue John’ Clark Orland Street Lambs' Club East Washington Avenue Anella Albert Slavin Garfield Avenue James Lille Oak Street Thomas Nealon Goonsell Linen Avenue Peter Oliver Bronx James Sheehy Shelton

Stim Scalp Treatment Promises Rapid Hair Loss Help

A bold home scalp remedy advertises fast relief from hair loss dandruff and itching. It claims a noticeable change after the first use and guarantees results within 30 days with a money back offer. Available at Liberty Drug Co and several listed stores.

SIJM Loverty Drug Co Fred & Porter Park Wyente Cor Stat Street Wred Luyon Fairfield Brewster Streets

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