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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1924
Page
4
A Milford area officer is charged with murder following a gunfight that left Mrs. Jagdaline Milessel dead from a gunshot wound. Witnesses say the officer shot during a struggle after a traffic stop. Milessel died at a local hospital from injuries sustained in the confrontation. Police report alcohol was involved. The officer was taken into custody pending trial.
State superior court judges visited the prison at Hartford on Monday following an invitation from the prison directors. The visit included a tour and discussions with officials about prison conditions and administration.
Denois H. Kelly of the Twelfth district has been identified as a candidate for assistant sealer of measures and weights. Rumors in political circles say Kelly was appointed to the post in 1811, the Democrats previously held the office, with the salary set at $1,900 yearly by the council.
Washington report notes Representative Schuyler Mosritt endorsing a bill to treat emergency officers serving in World War I as other disabled officers. It would grant retirement pay at 75 percent of regular pay for those with 20 percent or more disability, aligning their status with Army Navy and Marine disabled officers.
An advertisement extols modern toothpaste to remove a viscous film from teeth, prevent decay, and whiten teeth. It touts Pep sodent as enabling rapid, visible results and invites readers to send in a coupon for a 10-Day Tube. It cites clinical tests and dentist endorsements.
The estate of Mrs Gertie Webb of Greenfield Island New York appraised at 2 000 066 is to be turned over to her husband Charles Webb by order of Surrogate OBrien directing temporary administrators to transfer executorship to Webb and the Equitable Trust Company of New York The trust company and Nicholas P Walsh have managed the estate since Mrs Webbs death during the grand jury probe and related will contest The death sparked a natural causes finding though an exoneration of Webb who was suspected in overdose charges The will dispute centered on whether the will fully disposed of her large estate and left real and personal property to Webb with subsequent distribution to follow
An American woman in Birmne Switzerland is detained on suspicion of fraud. Police allege she has used a large scale scheme to defraud and is linked to similar crimes in Europe. The American consul in Zurich is coordinating to verify her identity.
Wreckage found near Mount Blomidon is believed to be the two masted schooner T M Nicholson of Bucksport Maine built 1889 for Captain T A Nicholson. It sailed from Bucksport for the Bay of Islands with a herring cargo and has not been heard from for weeks.
The city Board of Health reports January deaths fell to 231, down 49 from a year ago. Pneumonia, influenza and tuberculosis saw reductions, with 21 pneumonia deaths this January versus 42 last year, indicating improved health conditions.
A riot at Gange ar Welty rouble erupted when 47 fan2- View, ubimed hoawords and knit 7 declared they wished to proclaim a men hdow of Mt. Gedeh. Dutch and native police fought to disarm the rioters resulting in the slaying of a local officer and many wounded.
A New Britain woman identified as Mrs. Wilmit BK died this morning from smallpox. Her husband works as a traffic manager in a local department. The health department lists three new cases and six people under quarantine in the area.
Taft still confined by indigestion attack and will likely stay at home for another week, say physicians. He is improving but remains indoors as a precaution, causing him to miss a conference of supreme court justices.
Berlin reports a German writer condemns eating during opera as barbaric. He criticizes Germans for carrying sandwiches and cheese into performances of Tannhäuser and William Tell, ties it to food shortages and railway travel, and calls it a relapsing habit worse than gum chewing by Americans.
Alex Gelhiski arrested at 815 Broad Street for possession of liquor while owner jailed for the same offense. A continuance until Thursday set. arraignment heard with a $5 fine and costs paid. Edward Roth of Midian Avenue charged with punching a streetcar conductor after intoxication. Gordon Estabrook of New Haven and Jo Daly of 84 Washington Avenue discharged for attempting to break into a Water Street laundry. Tirauthy Finigan of Malden charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. bond set at $30 with non-appearance.
Representative Patrick O Sullivan of Derby reported receiving resolutions from local groups in his district. He submitted protest notes from the Council of Catholic Women of Connecticut opposing the equal rights amendment and supporting the child labor amendment. Delegations from twenty women's organizations nationwide urged the House Judiciary committee to defeat the amendment and criticized Johnson's immigration bill. Waterbury organizations joined in presenting a fifteen-society resolution against the bill.
Postponement of a county American Legion mass meeting planned to discuss organizing abstaining supporters for the bonus bus. Details unclear due to damaged text. arrangements for future gathering to be announced locally.
The Interior Department reports that 41,874 was the gain from public lands in a prodit case with the United States earning revenue through sales. The tabulation covers the country's history up to June 80 and compares revenue with other nations.
A U S agent seized narcotics in New Haven worth about 140000 dollars in a solo operation. Reports say two shipments connected to York and Dryston were intercepted, and tests are expected soon. Local agents are now present to pursue results.
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a fast acting remedy for eczema and skin troubles. The sulphur preparation is said to destroy germs and soothe the skin on first use, with hash and blotches healing quickly. It is advertised as harmless like a cold cream and available from druggists.
An advertisement touts Teonardi's Cough Syrup Creosote as soothing raw throats and loosening phlegm to protect the lungs. It claims rapid relief from coughs, colds, croup, and bronchitis and urges readers to buy from their druggist.
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