Veterans post holds meeting with new inductees and plans smoker
Harry Congdon Post members displayed a Galbraith portrait while WW Galbraith, late national commander of the Texion, attended. Seven new members were inducted into the veterans society and Joseph K. Binck was named post historian. A Lincoln Birthday smoker is planned with R. Sons of Veterans and Veterans invited.
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Harry Congdon Post
Colonie T
WW. Galbraith
Texion
Veteran’s Society
Lincoln
R. Sons of Veterans and Veterans
Danbury Merchant Dies at Movie Show
Elbert H Wheeler aged 60 a retired Danbury businessman died suddenly tonight at a moving picture theater with heart disease listed as the cause He leaves a wife George McCormick of Shelton Street was arrested last night charged with drunkenness and assault in the vicinity authorities report the man allegedly broke a dish at a local cafe and is involved in the incident connected to the death investigation
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Epdanbury
Elbert Hh! Wheeler
LuxGeorge McCormick
Shelton
Xtreet
Peice
You Need Not Have a Cold Ill Take Laxative
The text presents a garbled medical remedy note referencing bromQuinine tablets to take at the first symptoms of a cold. It reads as an old fashioned home remedy line with unclear context and no identifiable persons or organizations.
Better Teeth Than Those You Have Now
A woman recounts how her friend Mrs. Andrews had artificial teeth crafted after a deception and a clever dentist. The tale highlights dental artistry and a claim of producing teeth that look natural, with the narrator offering to match the look and promising affordable pricing.
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Anna
Isok Gar
Bridgeport
Liberalized Pension Law Extends Widows and Dependents Pensions
Washington February discussion of a House passed bill liberalizes pensions for widows, dependent parents, and minor children of veterans from the Spanish American War. The measure raises monthly pensions for widows and dependents, reopens claims for those previously denied under the 90‑day service clause, and assigns back pay from filing to approval dates.
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Washington
Connecticut
Congress
Ake
Wesmerican
Omer mi
Ramulita
United States
Minnor
Fraternal Meeting Dates and Society Notices
A list of fraternal and lodge meeting notices across Bridgeport and nearby areas. References include Fraternz Editor The Telegram, various lodges such as Ranish Brotherhood Denman, Calanthe Temple Pythians, Pequornock Lodge, Arion Society, and Woodmen circles. Also notes about a knife care tip using dipping blade in hot water.
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the Telegram
Middle Street
Brotherhood of Carpent and Joiners of America
Tm Street
Donckapatanaul
Main Street Harmony Council
Ae Metreet
Odge
Kolhts of
Pythias
Main Street
Calanthe Temple
Pythian Slaters
Pequornock Lodge
Arion Society
East Main Street
Bridgeport Wire
Stratfield
Bridgeport Medical Cispantdibstel Barcum Institute of Science and Hietc
1Ornet Workers Union
Fairfield Avenue
Ranish Brotherhood
Denman
Bramat Club
Cannon Street
Fourth District
Republican Club
State Street
Colorado Avenue
Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Americus
Harding Reorients U S Policy Toward Moral Force
Washington reports President Harding declared America must rely on moral force rather than military power. The closing Armistice Conference speech urged abandoning armed preparedness and emphasized justice through peace. Harding warned Congress and Senate over ratifications as the Genoa conference moves forward and treaties face battle.
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David L . Copyright
Bridgeport Telegram
Washington
Harding
America
Toway
Air
United Sites Senate
Wilson
Senate
Cis
Iled
Genoa
Versailles
President Predicts Dawn of Pacifc Treaty Era
A report from the Washington conference outlines victory for a four power Pacific pact and nine power naval arrangements. It notes signs and drafts for Shantung and Yap cable rights, with ratification expected together before week’s end. Japanese positions show reservations amid tension over naval and treaty concessions.
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Dia
Washington
Shantung
Yap
Lhe Dewk
Airhe
Algus
Japan
Lae
Far East
Bridgeport High Annex Set to Open Tomorrow
Bridgeport High School Annex on Kosauth Street will open to about 300 students tomorrow morning. Classes will begin with most subjects, excluding Latin, and the building will house freshmen and preparatory courses while the old Queen School is refurbished.
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Bridgeport’ High School
Kosauth Street
Averete
Assume Queen
Waltersville School
Y M C A Officials to Convene Here February Seventeenth
Y M C A officials gather in Southeastern Connecticut for the District Religious Work Conference on Friday February 17 at a central location. Rev Donald B MacQueen pastor of What Baptist will speak on How I now the churches and the Y M C A help each other in their work for bays and young men. A gunper will precede the talk followed by an open discussion on the subject.
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Connecticut
Y. M.C
Donald B. MacQueen
New pope chosen as smoke signals long awaited
A crowded St Peter's Square watched as white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaled a pope would be chosen. Cardinal O'Connell and others awaited news, while Italian papers noted American observers and a sense of mixed relief and expectation.
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St. Peter's Square
Cardinal Bialeti
St. Peters
Cardinal O'Connel
la ‘Tribuna Cilln
Curdingi O'Connell
Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Beerve Wines .c
New York Bells Peal in Tribute to Pontiff
New York Catholics acclaim the election of Cardinal Rattlio to the throne of St Peter with church bells tolling and Te Deum at St Patrick's Cathedral. Clergy and parishioners across the tetrapolitan district send greetings and expressions of reverence for the papal choice.
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New York
Pontiff
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cardinal Rattlio
St. Peter
French diplomats pleased Paris over pope election
February 6 reports that Cardinal Rain's election as Pope Pius XI was met with great satisfaction in official and diplomatic circles in France. Some papers tonight call it an Allied victory.
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Paris
Cardinal Rain
Pius XI
France
Cardinal Marini Dead in Vatican Conclave Report
Rome dispatch reports Cardinal Mari es died in the Vatican before the Papal action. Cardinal Marini had been ill with infirmities when he entered the conclave, according to the London Times correspondent.
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Cardinal Marini
London
Heb
Maries
Rome
Vatican
Carding Marini
Local pianist Garrison heads on six week Mexico tour
Local pianist Rhey Garrison and Ducl Kerekjarto depart New York for a six week concert circuit through the South and Mexico. They will perform two operatic pieces in New Orleans and plan engagements across California and the Midwest.
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Mexico
Ilenda
Rhey Garrison
Wairfield
Ducl Kerekjarto
Haneaniin
Misa Vilma Paketa
Bolas
Mra. Gaudi
Caselott
Beethoven
Landry
Helen Uromee Une
Clara Wheaton
Twilma Deka
BP. Wheaton
F. Bassett
Sid
Arth
Crefton Flathers
John Partum
Mics
Garrison
New York
New Orleans
Certe
Kerellarto
Tice Company
California
Aiddig
Airendy
Ohio
Sudden Wind Shifts Clear Thick Fog Over Area
A gusty shift to the south yesterday afternoon broke a dense fog that lingered over the central area for hours. Humidity rose briefly, with a late night temperature around 18 degrees, then fell to about 8 points after sundown despite an expected warmer forecast.
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Southwear
Ogider
Shower for Miss Mary Mansfield at Park Avenue Home
A social shower hosted by Mrs. Harry Stonpel at 1208 Park Avenue honored Miss Mary Mansfield, soon to wed James Shomar Ryan on February 2. Guests included Mrs. Vincent, Miss Towns, Miss Daley, Miss Atalvey, Mrs. Sackett, and others. gifts and games followed a late supper. The Charities Department held its monthly meeting with several unpaid bills reviewed for payment.
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Harry Stonpel
Park Avenue
Mary Mansfield
James Shomar
Ryan
Mansfeld
Anu
Lia Yy Vincent
Mary Towns
Mise Tile Daley
Mise
Katherlys Atalvey
Joe Cackett
More
Charities Department
Man Inhalation Accident At 681 Main Street Improves
John Lavin of 681 Main Street was found unconscious from gas inhalation. He was admitted to S Vincent's Hospital late last night in serious condition but doctors report no longer dangerous and expect a recovery.
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John Lavin
Main Street
Iimeanseigns
S. Vincent's Hospital
Building Association Implements Weekly Share Payments
The Home Building and Loan Association announced a shift to weekly payments of 3 cents per share, replacing the former monthly method. Existing method remains for those before adoption, while new members from local factories can join by indicating desire to save 25 cents per share via payroll deduction.
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Verléon Dverse Building & Loon Associacion
Focal
Association
Chamber of Commercer
State Street
Puzzle over Captain Charlie identity in Stamford trial
Federal agents posing as bootleggers trapped an alleged whiskey ring with alcohol supplied under the name of Kirk. Key witness Grill claimed “Charlie” introduced him to O'Brien or Keller and accompanied him to Stamford and Bridgeport. Several defendants, including Delohery and Derigibus, testified as the hearing progressed.
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Gritt
eCharlie
Charlie
DeLaney
Grill
Moe Grill
Stamford
Kelley
Stratfield
New York
O'Brien Ox Keller
Bridgeport
O'Brien
Prohibition Enforcement
Eeward Derigibus
Edmundo Cella
Waram J. Bishop
Joseph ‘Krautter
Eligt
Willan ‘Delohery
Fred L. Kirk
Danbury
Saul Grit
North West
Washington, D. F
Call Kirk
J. Kirk
Kirk
Gil
Scouts Plan Cabinet for Troop 20 Organizing Move
Hindveport Council at Hoy Scouts hosted a visiting body from Troop 2. The guests joined a program of boxing and other events as plans were laid for a troop cabinet under the committees chairman Clifford Appleton, who leaves nine short halls on troop discipline. Members of both troops were urged to request their parents to make an invitation at least before a year to Scout meeting.
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Hindveport Council
Hoy Scouts
Clifford Appleton
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Conn
Apatry
Stinpe & Co
Gorham
Traub Blosocen
Pings Howes & Edwards
National Silver Co
U. S
Lawrence
Ievers
Germany
Harding Lopes
Neas
Yee
Winderwood
Lallied
Tr Onts
Woodrow Wilsen
Dawn OF Peage
Cirm
Amey
Building Association
Captain Charlie
Milford
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Hugh J Koenig
Pres
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Rockwell & Co
Elm
Jersey
Coats
Rockwell
Slyte
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