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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1922

Page

16

Indictment of Merchants and Chauffeurs Over Truck Thefts

New York February 1 indictment charged merchants and two chauffeurs with receiving stolen property and brand larceny in a drive against organized thefts of goods in transit. Drivers admitted aiding nine truckloads valued at about 50000, as assistant district attorney Murphy stated.

New York Asaletant Murphy Soan Arthur G. McKeover Provident Ajax Trucking Company

Tells DYSPEPTICS WHAT TO EAT From Bisurated Magnesia

Medical authorities attribute most digestion problems to excess stomach acid. The ad advises a diet plan or using Bisurated Magnesia with meals to neutralize acidity, reduce gas and fermentation, and avoid unhealthy pills. It promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a safe, reliable remedy available from druggists.

Perfect Wife Named For Mrs Glasier In London

Mrs William Bedford Glasier, widow of a London lawyer, is hailed as the Perfect Wife. Bedford, who never remarried after 18 years of marriage, says they never quarreled and she has been his best pal.

W. B. Glasier London William Bedford Glasier Bedford

Y M C A Boys Department Seeks 100 New Members

A campaign to recruit 140 new members launches with a banquet for grammar school boys. Under Wanaid McIntyre, three captains lead divisions for grammar school, high school, and general junior members. Prizes include free memberships and a final tie-breaker bonus. A temperature marker will display daily results.

Q. A Ewing Grammar School Hoya Divisein Wanaid McIntyre Harrison — G. Burester Shelton Schoed New Mexico Streeter Summoar Unis Miles Glencars Ales Rhinehard Fere Thommomorer

Labor Secretary Davis III in hospital for evaluation

Battle Creek Michigan February report states Secretary of Labor Davis III is confined at a local sanitarium for diagnosis of an ailment. Attending physicians say he will spend about nine weeks resting and then return to Washington.

Battle Creek Mid Davis Washington

Old man drops from New York skyscraper to death

A 63 year old man fell from the Infiy Municipal Building onto Park Row today, crashing to the street and dying instantly. The body had not been identified at the scene.

New York Park Row Tremin Lea Rtorles

Hospital shows rehab model for mentally disabled veterans

Marion Indiana talks up Marion National Sanatorium as the nations leading mental care hospital for ex servicemen. It reports about 940 patients, stresses scientific treatment and nursing, and argues most veterans can be restored to normal mentality with proper care. The piece contrasts institutional care with overcrowded state facilities and calls for more government hospitals to serve all mentally disabled soldiers.

Harry Acnt Marion Ind Marion National Sanitarium Marion National Soldiers’ Home Stele Asylume William MacLake Congress Mnal Uncle Sam Montinl Oreanus Marion Nasional Samti Uturlohlys Bapto Tyler

Lions Club Adopts Constitution At Noon Meeting

Lions' club session at Stratfold hotel featured adoption of the constitution and by laws prepared by the Board of Theeters. President Harry J. Warde presided with about 85 members present. Harvey Gish won the weekly attendance prize, a soft hat donated by Arthur Stare. Typewriter Co. case: Underwood Typewriter Co. wins reduction of city property valuation from 2400 to 1709 dollars in Superior Court.

Board of Theeters Lions’ Club Stratfold Hotel Harry J. Warde Manayers Tre Harvey Gish Arthur Stare

Foresters Dance for Ladies Night in Canton Club

Foresters of America hosted a Ladies' Night dance in Canton club rooms with Banley's orchestra. The American Trio performed and featured dancers and soloists including Helen Desserin Mia Gorse Taylor and Sydney Evans. The program included readings, dances, and a closing appeal by the American Coast Marina.

Oresters Canton ‘Ail Daheing Banley Frank TE. Prochaska George Rajotte George Benham Helen Dessersin Solo Danca Mia Gorse Taylor Helen Clabby Miay Watherine Juligon Sydney Evans Sales Allee Betrasky Sapneno Watharine Elson Reading Apoglar Puryer Amerean Tid. Coast Marina

Labor Board Hears Railway Mail Clerks Demand

New York February 1 The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks pressed for pay raising commensurate with the extra hour added to the daily shift. Hearing conducted by Railroad Labor Board members Ben W Hooper W L Medlen and G W W Hanger. Clerks’ hours lengthened from to hours last fall by the Board’s action. Grievances from employees of the New York Central and Lehigh Valley railroads also considered.

New York Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Ben W. Hooper W. L. Medlen Imen G. W. W. Hanger Railroad Labor Board New York Sentrale Lehigh Valley

Aid for Babcock Rushton Brokerage House

Financial assistance for Babcock Rushton Co one of the large Glock and hand brokerage concerns has been provided by a syndicate of stock exchange houses. The move aims to stabilize operations and reassure clients amid market pressures.

Chicago Associated Presa Babcock, Rushton & Co Ingwesy Glock Atock Axghange Ty Wae Munaiilead Toelny

Maid of Canada Rescued After Lumber Run Off Shoal

The schooner Maid of Canada carrying lumber for Frank Miller Lumber Company was driven off Nonwekel Shoals on Saturday. After hours adrift the vessel was rescued by Lew and lo now pennied brought here. Captain Metages reports repeated storms and a broken lift apparatus near the channel. The Yellow Milpond schooner Witte Way moored nearby is expected to relieve the other crewman. A second storm is forecast before week’s end.

Maid of Canada Frank Miller Lummier Company Non Wekel Shoals Lew Pennjg Calvin Thorpking Ehlinge Metages Witte Way Boxtmen

Out of Court Settlement in $25,000 Damage Suit

Minnie Broty sues George and Clark of Bridgeport for $25,000 over a car wagon collision on January 46 822 at the intersection of Pambroke and Bellly streets. The suit, scheduled for trial in the present Superior court jury session, was settled out of court per attorney John B. Dillon. The Insurance company reportedly reached a settlement on the claim against Clovis. The accident involved Minnie and her brother and Harshal Recon riding in the wagon when Clark’s automobile struck them, causing serious injuries.

Minnie Broty George Harsha Pambroke Bellly Clair Lat Clark

Viereck testifies for mayor in libel suit

George Sylvester Viereck former editor of the Fatherland testifies for Mayor William Hale Thompson in a libel suit against the Chicago Tribune seeking 500 000 dollars. He alleges articles linked him to pro Germany sympathies and a meeting in Chicago. Additional New York witnesses are to be heard as testimony continues tomorrow before a commissioner.

York George Sylvester Viereck the Fatherland Endoraad Wiliam Hale Tromapson Chicago Chicago Tribune Biereck Mor Thang New Viereck Lmnorrows

Marvels Entertain Ramblers Club At Airfield Beach

Mr and Mrs George C Marvel hosted the Ramblers club at their airfield beach home in honor of Mrs Prank H Maloney of Bantam Lake birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank H Maloney Mr and Mrs Jack Giles Mr and Mrs Nathan Olmsted Mr and Mrs Edgar Richmond and Miss Dora Marvel. Mig Marvel performed novelty dances.

George C. Marvel Ramblers Airfield Beach Prank H. Maloney Bantam’ Lake Frank H. Maloney Jack Giles Nathan Olmatend Edgar Richmond Mise Doria Marvel Mig Marvel

Musterole Ad For Lumbago Relief In Modern Ointment

An old fashioned style ad touts Musterole as a painless lumbago remedy. It claims quick relief without blistering like mustard plasters and promotes jars and hospital sizes sold at drug stores, with prices listed.

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