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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR indicates discussion of Mitchell campaign neutrality, a treasurer and donated land fund, and Governor Charles Comppton chairing state committees. It mentions Mitchell being pardoned after a 12 year term tied to alleged twisted testimony, suggesting political controversy.
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion a creosote based cough remedy. It claims a three day cough signals danger and that Creomulsion with tro fold action soothes inflamed membranes kills germs and treats chronic coughs colds bronchitis and related throat lung diseases. It guarantees satisfaction and offers money back if relief is not achieved after following directions.
Prohibition figures show 1522 federal agents averaging 3 arrests per month over 15 months and seizing bottles and stills valued at about 276 dollars each period. Commissioners praise enforcement progress while local agents report higher personal arrest rates and property seizures, with some doubt about regional figures.
Leslie O Rourke, 23, of New Haven, was arrested in this city Saturday and later surrendered into custody of New Haven detectives. Police there have preferred charges of embezzlement.
New York reports indicate poker is the most popular indoor game, surpassing bridge as Christmas demand for poker sets rises. Mah Jongg gains, dice games see strong demand, and delivery delays occur due to holiday pressure.
Luzor Fevpt Dec 23 Associated Press reports the first of three sections of the golden canopy over King Tutankhamun’s tomb was removed without damage. The front section weighed as much as a heavy palace door and the roof featured five painted hawks with wings spread. Removal of the remaining sections will be delayed to avoid damage to the pall covering the second shrine.
The 1924 Debrett confirms Princess Mary's son Henry Lancellea is not a prince but the Hon. Henry Lancellea. A 1917 royal warrant bars grandchildren of a king from royal highness unless they are sons of the sovereign's sons, excluding monarch's daughters' children from princely status.
Leon Bakst, noted decorateur and scenic artist, sails January 1 aboard the Mojeath to lecture across the United States on form and color in painting. His trip is postponed briefly as Jacques Rovehur requests a new ballet, Youth, for spring production. Bakst recently designed and painted scenery for the opera ballet Nuits Trsorcelles and selected the Chopin music.
Sergeant Dumains in charge of the local Army Recruiting Station said recruits shipped in the first 10 days of December have broken all records for the past two years. He noted that a month’s pay in the Army equates to about $140 in civilian life to counter the idea that Army pay is small.
Two girls aged 10 and 14 were arrested Saturday afternoon in a Main Street store after a pair of shoes was found in their possession. They were paroled into the custody of probation officers at the juvenile court.
A northbound Houston and Texas Central passenger train struck a broken rail south of Groesbeck, derailed down a fifteen foot embankment at about thirty mph. Two passengers were injured, none seriously. The article notes Ontario produced 1,700,000 pounds of factory cheese last year, part of Canada’s total 184,520,000 pounds.
ABHINGTON December 23 Respect for the prohibition law is growing and enforcement of the Morrison narcotic act has progressed. The report lists achievements including greater state and local cooperation, bans on liquor at teaching hotels, arrests of leaders in large liquor rings, brewery permit revocations, and tightened warehouse controls. More than 200000 officials charged, 1522 federal agents active, over 80000 arrests and property seizures exceeding 4 million dollars in fifteen months. International talks in Geneva aided drug regulation.
Washington December 21 Almost 2 000 reserve officers are being assigned to active duty in regular army units by War Department instructions. Corps area commanders will implement the mobilization only if war breaks out. Vacancies totaling 1 978 officers include 25 lieutenant colonels 18 majors 60 captains 1 111 first lieutenants and 576 second lieutenants across all branches.
Homer H. Rowell dean of Rochester newspaperdom and veteran financial editor of the Democrat and Chronicle died after three weeks with bronchitis. He marked his eighty-fifth birthday and remained active until shortly before his illness. He leaves a widow in her eightieth year and a son.
A passer-by detained three youths who were seen carting jugs from the Smith Comstock building on Midd le. One man held the bars while police were called. Ten items were recovered. Bridgeport Auto Transfer Company at 316 Boatwick Avenue was entered Friday night via a duplicate key and $26 stolen from a cash drawer.
A local shop promotes replenished stocks and ready arrangements for last minute shoppers in a bid to ensure nothing is forgotten this holiday season.
The Gift Shop on the second floor is praised for late shoppers with a good assortment of gift items gathered from around the store. They are neatly displayed on separate tables at convenient prices including a dollar level, 82 cents, and two fifty.
A catalog of Pyrex and Fry brand bakeware includes pudding dishes, casseroles, pie plates, and cake pans with prices from 75c to 3.00. Also advertised are universal cutlery sets, aluminum roasters, coffee pots, pie plates, choppers, and dinnerware. Holiday chocolates, nuts, and confectionery feature in assorted gift boxes and boxes of chocolates.
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