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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1924

Page

3

Irving Asher to Speak at Wilson Services Monday

Yale economist Irving Fisher will address the memorial service for ex President Wilson at Palace Theatre Sunday at 3 pm. Mayor Behrens will read Coolidge's proclamation as civic groups pledge attendance and musical features are planned with United Church Choir.

Irving Fisher Yale University Woodrow Wilson Palace Theatre Visher Internacional Civica Club F. William Behrens Calvin Coolidge Elmer Beardsley United Church Choir A. H. Bullard Chamber of Commerce Rotary Kiwanis Lions, Wachange Travelers Behrens Bridgeport Wilson Poh Hag Wrt William Behrens

Colonel Seymour Enters First District Race If GOP Agrees

Hartford Feb 7 Colonel Clarence W. Seymour announces he will seek the Republican nomination in the First District if the party backs him He says he opposes Fenn on postwar policies including adjusted compensation for ex service men and notes his wartime service with the Connecticut National Guard as a captain and judge advocate.

Mlartford Connan FE Hart Fenn Clarenes W. Seymour Uolo- Seymour Connecticut National Guard

Young NYSE member Harriman sells seat for 85000

Oliver C. Harriman a newly divorced, among the exchange’s youngest members, today held his NYSE seat for 85000 after resigning from Tucker Anthony several months ago. He previously bore the name MisgoLis Biabee and Te.

Exchange SEW Vyqrek Oliver C. Harriman New York Stock Exchange MisgoLis Biabee Harriman Tucker & Anthony

Butler and Coffey to Debate Bok Peace Plan

Hartford, Bob. Deputies and officials, including Col. Roher and Robert P. Butler, prepare to debate the Bok Peace Plan on Monday night. Mr. Coffey will present the negative side while Mr. Butler, a former Democratic town committee chairman, will lead the affirmative.

Butler Coffey Hwartford Bob Tey New Thiven Tntornal Col. Roher Futpu Robert P. Butler Hiarteord Dumanuer Supagugu League of Nations

Final seven citizenship petitions heard in Superior Court

Judge Arthur F Elis will hear the remaining seven of 349 citizenship petitions in today's naturalization session. Yesterday 83 more applicants were granted citizenship, bringing this week’s total admitted to date. Most cases continued involved failure to answer questions on government and U S. law. Luigi Marino of Italy asked if he could become President, replying he is not suitable. Charley Johnson of Norway said he is not educated. Carl Gatzen of Germany was denied due to having no wife and three children abroad.

Arthur F. Elis Superior Court Nesterday United States Luigi Marino Italy Charley Johnson Norway America Carl Gatzen Germany

Fire prevention gear urged for Arcanum lodge building

Cummings 8. Kinsman of Arcanum lodge leads a push to install modern fire fighting equipment in the Odd Fellows building at 1057 Broad Street. The issue is under study with action expected soon and a potential fire prevention association discussed. Tonight Arcanum lodge plans a business meeting followed by conferring the first degree on a candidate.

United States Backs Arm Traffic Control at League Meeting

Joseph C. Grew, American minister to Switzerland, stated U S support for controlling traffic in arms at the League of Nations Disarmament Commission. He noted U S laws are strict and said no large U S arm shipments abroad, while criticizing the St Germain treaty for blocking arms to non signatories. Grew warned of possible U S absence from the Paris conference starting March 24.

Genlva Joseph C. Grew Switzerland St. Germain United States Grew Disarmament Commission Paris Viscount Cecil of Chetwood Great Britain Viscount Cecil America Commission Leon Jenhaux France M. Lebrun Belgium Magaz Spain

First Palestine restoration fund drive to launch Sunday

The opening gun for the 25000 Keren Hayesod Palestine restoration fund drive in Bridgeport will be fired Sunday at 7 PM in the Stratfield sun parlor. Jewish societies plan to organize a city campaign, with Dr Chaim Welzmann of London as speaker March 3. Dr Isinberg of Philadelphia will address Sundays gathering. William Alderman to preside and lead the drive.

Keren Ayesod Palestine Restoration Fund Dbridgeport Samuel Wurzel Isinberg Philadelphia Hayesod William Alderman Drive Whig Palestine

East and West in Lasting Romance Arrives on Tour

From San Francisco the couple My and Mrs Herman Baumstfeld arrive on a world tour. Baumfeld, an official of the South Mendhrian refinery, married six years ago to a Japanese girl Kanoko Suvunha dh. They discuss intermarriage and its success, with Mara Suunuhad posing for a photo. Baumfeld was born in Vienna and lived in Japan for over 16 years, studying economics and working for the Manchurian railway.

Francisco Kipking Haat Orient Herman Baumstfeld Baumfield

Dust storm forces recruit to shelter in camp cook tent

A recruit sought shelter during a dust storm at a military camp and quipped about the kettle, prompting a brisk retort from the cook as duty and patriotism echo in the moment.

Dies of shock when wife breaks her leg

Meriden February 7 Shortly after his wife aged 76 fell on the rear steps of their home and broke her leg late this afternoon Adolph Werking 78 of Southam Street Southington died almost instantly from an attack of heart failure Werking had suffered a chronic heart condition and the shock of his wife s accident was given as the cause of his death Due to Mrs Werking s advanced years it is feared she will not survive her husband

Meriden Adolph Werking SouthaMin Street Southington Werking Sirs

Hawaiian Cannery Japanese Project in Kona Hawaii

Honolulu February 7. Japanese efforts for peaceful penetration rise as Kona Japanese Development Company plans a large scale pineapple industry on Hawaii Island. A cannery may be built at Kailua with a new wharf, and $200,000 is subscribed. Japanese say profits grow with owning factories and note rising pineapple plantings across Oahu and other islands. Markets expand to Canada and Australia as Hawaii pineapple industry expands.

Honolulu Kona Japanese Development Company Island of Hawaii Kona Kailua Tertitoy Oahu Molokai Lanai Maui America Canada Australia

Old Timers and Exalted Rulers At Elks Party

Bridgeport Elks Lodge marked Old Timers and Exalted Rulers night with entertainment and dinner at State Street club rooms. Officers and past leaders attended, including Exalted Ruler William Brown, Leading Knight Joseph M. F. Ivers, Loyal Knight Louis Brock, Lecturer Veter Bellew, Chaplain Dr Phillip McLaughlin, Treasurer Charles Flinman, Trustees T J Murphy John Hotz, Lester Burdick, and Past Exalted Ruler L T Gallagher.

Bridgeport Lodge State Street William Brown Jwading Joseph MF. Ivers Louis ‘Brock Veter Bellew Phillip McLaughlin Charles Flinman T. J. Murphy John Hotz Lester Burdick L. T. Gallagher

Riverton Man Rebounds From Riveting Record Feat

John Moir once set a world riveting endurance mark but lies critically in hospital in Belfast after overexertion. Two fellow workers donated blood for transfusion as surgeons attempt to save his life. The scene also notes a morning meeting with a friend, a tracker, who is on horseback and ready for the day.

Belfast John Moir Wes Moir Tiesul Nes Traker Kasper Holm

Joint Ease claims rapid relief for swollen joints

An advertisement touts Joint Ease as a fast acting remedy for swollen painful joints including knees shoulders ankles neck and fingers. It promises deep skin penetration within seconds and offers quick results with multiple applications per evening. Hindle’s Drug Store markets the product at about 60 cents a tube.

Hindle

Overcoats for boys and new fabrics for the season

Advertises boys overcoats in sizes 3 to 10 years at 11.50 and 11 to 18 years at 13.50. Describes printed crepes in floral and conventional designs priced 2.50 and 3.75 and a poudre blue crepe to be shown in flat crepe at 53 yd and crepe de chine at 2 yd with third floor front.

Stockings and Hosiery Items And Arrangements

Women's stockings serviceable sort with cashmere black medium weight and Colonial clock style. Women's sport hosiery in mercerised lisle camel color. Children's 34 length stockings in medium weight lisle in cordovan or camel with fancy cuffs. Main floor rear.

New and Dainty Undermuslins In Fresh Shades

New and dainty undermuslins with vests and step-ins in sets are popular now. Made of fine sheer cloth in flesh pink honey dew orchid and white with self stripes and mercerised finish. Trimmed with fine laces sizes 36 to 14 priced 2.25 and 3 dollars.

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