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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
23
Uncle Wiggily hides by the kitchen door and helps Nurse Jane by polishing the stove with a brush. Nurse Jane, busy with tasks, worries about chores as the baboon causes mischief. Uncle Wiggily’s quiet work yields a tidy stove and a grateful, relieved caretaker.
Miniola New York December 18 The supreme court jury weighing manslaughter charges against Joann Dempsey former superintendent of the New York Consolidated Railway Company over the Mathona Street tunnel wreck in Brooklyn that killed six or more people was discharged after 23 hours of deliberation seven jurors favored conviction with clemency recommendation and five favored acquittal.
Warrier S Hotchkiss owner of the Atlantic hotel won custody of two children and $1300 for their support in New Haven superior court. The property was conveyed to Frederick I Morgan and later to Mrs Hotchkiss upon payment of 24000. Case attracted Bridgeport attention.
General Alvaro Obregon declares he no longer regards himself as a Mexican federal army officer. He notes the Senate has accepted his resignation as major general and says his presidential campaign will continue to the end, per a communication received by former Mexican consul general I. B. Beltran in San Antonio.
Washington December reports a Democratic Senate conference Saturday to name a new leader after the late Senator Marin of Virginia. Senator Mitchell of Nebraska and Senator Underwood, former Democratic leader, appear as top contenders alongside acting vice leader and chief administration spokesman Jyteheark.
Theodore Hindin of Los Angeles, a diamond buyer, was lured to Tijuana by Mexican suspect Frank Pardillo who claimed diamonds could be obtained cheaply from a former dictator’s seizure. Hindin and an LA detective met Pardillo in San Diego and were taken to Tijuana. They were arrested. the detective was released. Hindin was briefly held, then freed on Governor Cantu’s orders. DOJ agents declined to name charges.
In Common Pleas court Judge John J. Walsh presided as Johnies won 850 in damages against Thos J Walsh, who faced an 750 claim for withholding a car August 2. The defense contended Walsh owned the auto, while testimony showed Walsh and his wife argued and Mrs Walsh sold the vehicle to her brother Fee, amid family quarrels.
A Waterbury man describes oily skin and pimples from work oil exposure. He used Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying other remedies and reports healing. The ad promotes Cuticura soaps, ointments, and talcum, with prices and a free sample offer.
A man credits neighbor Mr O'Brien for his recovery from stomach troubles after trying Mayr’s Wonderfully Read. He claims the remedy cured catarrhal mucosae and intestinal inflammation, saying his thousands spent on doctors were wasted and many ailments nearly led to death. The ad promises a refund if not convinced.
An old advertisement claims kidney weakness causes back ache dizziness and headaches and touts Dean’s Kidney Wilis as the best recommended remedy, promising relief for those with worn or tired kidneys and general discomfort.
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