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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1920

Page

12

Denatured alcohol license of Albert K. Sheldon Co revoked

Health Commissioner William C. Woodward ordered the revocation of the license of Albert K. Sheldon company wholesalers and varnish dealers for selling denatured alcohol and wood alcohol without proper inquiry. Investigators found many empty bottles bearing poison labels and notes indicating the deadly risk. No deaths or blindness reported among local suspects.

Albert K. Sheldon Company Walliam CG. Woodward Shpidon Company Invereks Imal North Country

American Exports Report For November Values Rise

November exports of food products from the United States reached 198 989 081 dollars, up from 137 166 in the prior November. Breadstuffs led with 99 777 081 dollars, while mineral oils and cotton shipments also showed increases. eleven month totals exceeded 400 000 000 dollars in several categories. Projections note continued European influence and the global impact of prohibition.

Washington United States

Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy Ad

Dr Kilmer Co offers Swamp Root a medicine claimed to strengthen kidneys liver and bladder. Advertises prescription use and sample bottles upon request. Sold by druggists with claims of wide support and tested results. Mention the paper when requesting a sample.

Ilmer Kilmer & Co. Binghamst Son Y

Bridgeport Cases Slated for Federal Court Hearings Today

Bridgeport faces a busy federal docket in Hartford as multiple defendants including James Rawley Lewies Henry Gebhard Morris Frankel and Jamies Mulaner await hearings on Volstead act violations. Antonio Armato linked to Norwalk case accompanies New Haven defendants. James A Sykes case features demurrer arguments and ties to the Stamford bank affair.

Yolatesa Distriet Court Ecam Tinele Sam Unele Amors Bridgeport Hartford Sykes Ste Norwalk Stormford National Bank

Mayor appoints John R Carter as street superintendent

John R Carter of 187 Poplar street was named superintendent of streets by Mayor Wilson to fill the unexpired term of Thomas J Genningham. Carter, a foreman in the Department of Public Works for eight years, is active in Republican circles and well known in the Fifth district. The post pays 2000 dollars annually and expires January 1, 1922.

Ohn J. Carter Poplar Street Wilson Thomas J.genningham Carter Dept. of Public Work Onte | Works Jacob A. Courtade New Street Wiigon

Galli-Curci Announces Marriage to Samuels

Chicago December 27 Mme Amelita Galli Curci grand opera star announced her coming marriage to Homer Samuels her accompanist The diva said she will complete naturalization papers January 16 1921 and marriage to Mr Samuels is expected soon She born Milan Italy in 1889 and won fame with Chicago Opera Company

Chicago Mme Amelita Galli-Curci Homer Samuels Luigi Mme. Galli- Ourei Saruels Sarmuels Mme. Galli-Curci Chicago Opera Company Milan Italy

Interstate approves $5.2 million loan for rail firm

The Interstate Commerce Commission today approved a $5.2 million loan to the National Railway Service Corporation for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to buy freight train equipment costing $14.233 million. The carrier will provide about $9 million in equity. The National Railway Service Corporation is approved as an agency to make equipment loans under authority granted by the Cration Act.

Washington Deeproval Inter-tate Commerce Commission National Railway Service Corporation Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio

Jones Reappointed City Clerk and Assistants Named

TooserE M. Jones was yesterday reappointed city clerk by J A H Robinson to serve for one year from the last day in December. He has held the post for nearly five years, coming from the Tax Assessors' office. An assistant city clerk is appointed each year as required by charter. In Probate Court Judge Paul E. Miller will reappoint wife Leo J. Whaley, Hiram S. Winterburn, and Carrie Ault as assistant clerks for two years starting January.

Toosere M. Jones Isve J. Alex I. Robinson Jones Robinson Paul E. Miller Eink Leo J. Whaley Hiram S. Winterburn Carrie Ault

Boston fish port sets yearly record in 1926 totals

Boston reports a historic year as ground fish through the port in 1926 reach about 122,936,000 pounds with estimates suggesting totals may exceed 300,000,000 pounds. The previous peak was 100,282,968 pounds in 1810, marking the year as a record for the city’s fishing trade.

Boston

Few Christmas Trees Remain as Bridgeport Demand Soars

Bridgeport wholesale and retail dealers report scarce Christmas trees with most sold out Friday night. Large trees in high demand and some smaller trees tied together. Market unusually quiet with orange and grape fruit prices dropping while potatoes rise on poor shipments. Kalman and Goldberger suffer losses on onions and sweet potatoes after dumping stock.

Bridgeport Kalman Goldberger

M Gross Leaves City for Hartford Position

M Gross, 22, resigns after 18 months as merchandise manager at Rockwell Company on Main Street to join Meyer & Gross in Hartford as of December 31. His tenure saw department expansion and brisk holiday trade at the store. J Koenig of Emery Bird Thayer in Kansas City will assume leadership of Rockwell Company January 1, with a promising outlook.

M. Gross Rockwell Company Main Street Hartford Meyer & Gross Gross Rockwell & Company J. Koenig Emery, Bird, & Thayer Kansas City Missouri Assum

Death blow warned to wets as New Year nears

Chicago police and federal agents step up dry campaign ahead of New Year revelers. District Attorney Glyne says preparations for a dry welcome include inspections by Department of Justice and Internal Revenue agents at all places named in injunctions. Agents directed to arrest anyone found with liquor on streets or in cafes.

Chicago Glyne 195Th Department of Justice Internal Revenue Rece

Coal Mine Strikers in England Vote to Resume Work

Miners in the Anandda coal field district, London area, voted to resume work amid ongoing negotiations with employers and the South Wales exclusive committee. The district had a general strike begun December 24 after a company refused to reinstate eleven workers dismissed for alleged misconduct.

London Dea Anandda South Wales Dugal

City Court Fines For Quar Law Violations

Three men faced City Court on quar law charges. Harold G Charters of 245 Wells Street and Carmine Groica of Lexington Avenue were fined $50 each for alleged sales at a Grand Street garage. Steve Morak of 3287 Feembroke Street was discharged due to insufficient evidence.

Harold G Charters Wells Street Vquar Grand Street Housatonic Avenue Carmino Groica Lexington Avenue Steve Morak Feembroke Street

Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Relief for Back and Kidney Ailments

Miss Nora Erney of Jerre Haute Indiana writes she suffered back rheumatism for years and found help after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims these pills aid kidney function, relieve pain, and improve bladder weakness, noting cold weather worsens kidney-related symptoms and urging others to try the product.

Nora Erney Poplar St. Jerre Haute Ind Foley Winkler

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