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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1923

Page

6

Shelton 10 Seek Return Of Recall And Referendum

Shelton officials push for reinstating recall and referendum provisions to the city charter. Mayor Beard and council members back restoring sections 9 and 13 removed two years ago, arguing broad public support across parties for the original framework.

Shelton John Nay Ute Lésh Aldevimanic B Beard City Glen McNulty Corporation Corporation Gounsesor J Maye Beard Stionly Asvenvaly J

Twelve Injured in Twin City Smashups Yesterday

Six hours after a motor truck street car collision on Tairfield Avenue left seven injured, another smash between a Weyead truck and a party of four in a Rye social party car near Ash Creek added five more injured. Victims include Dorothy Tosh and Tammy Adley with fractures and contusions. others bear head and body injuries. All but Miss Tosh were released after treatment at St Vincent's hospital. No arrests were made.

Tairfield Avenue Hi. i Smash Tammy V. Adley Miss Dorothy Lush St. Vincent's Hospital

Fairfield Measles Rise Reported In Week

The weekly morbidity report shows an increase in measles cases in Fairfield with 12 new patients announced and one death in Southport two weeks ago. Diphtheria and other illnesses were minimal. whooping cough, smallpox, and typhoid fever had no new cases last week.

Fairfield Wah State Department of Bouthport

Tax expert outlines income return items on radio

A radio broadcast Monday night features tax officials detailing items to include on income tax returns. Mr. Svidman and others explain allowable deductions and obligations for filers in clear terms.

Jay Moh Svidman Suidman Ssidman

Funeral of Police Chief W J Brennan Draws Hundreds

Hundreds attend the funeral for Police Chief William Z. Brennan in Stanford. A police escort, floral tributes from state and local departments, and attendance by officials including chiefs from New Haven Hartford Bridgeport and New London marked the service at St Johns church. The ceremony featured honors from Greenwich and other areas, concluding with services at Springdale.

St. John's Church Jas William Z. Brennan Stanford Greenwich St. John’s Ailantia Lev Kellecop Plingett Rey Norwalk Gremswich St. Tolms Springdale Glean Smith New Haven Morrow Flartford Flanagan Tedgate Bridgeport Iffanagan Mevideyn Chie Sullivan New London

Early Morning Fires Cause $3500 In Damage

Two chimney fires hit Southport area early today, destroying the home of John Father on Merwin's Lane and heavily damaging another property. The total damage from the blazes is estimated between 3000 and 4000 dollars as snow and road conditions slowed fire crews. Firefighters from neighboring towns battled the flames for an hour, rescuing occupants and preventing total loss, with one hall ceiling damaged and insured structures affected. A later fire near Cedar Road was halted in time, saving the building and leaving only minor damage.

Tralret Eary Rae Southpor John Merwin Sheetek Iria Phidher Neal Lek Thora Naskey Cedar Road

Norwalk Men Made Citizens In Naturalization Court

The court granted naturalization to two men from Norwalk after review of their residency and eligibility. Michael J. Lanegan and John West were approved as new citizens amid testimony about prior residences and lost papers. An unrelated note mentions a long automobile with a 46 inch wheel base as the nation’s longest for an American business or foreign maker.

Fey aMichael Row Walt Wawu Olerg Fu Annige Vinn de Juat Norwalk Dundee John West Naturalizas Ty Jlome Michael J. Lanegan Bart Speer Teorne Newhoven Bac New York United States Bridgeport Gas Light Co George 5. Hawley

Marvelous Discovery Cuts House Cleaning Labor In Two

An old advertisement extols NACO a marvelous cleaner promising powerful cleansing for floors woodwork and linens. It claims deodorizing action and harmless ingredients enabling faster scrubbing with softening agents and simple stain removal. Ends by offering a generous sized bottle for 15 cents.

NACO Belite

Best Cough Mixture Is Home Made

A historical note promotes homemade cough remedies, praising simple ingredients and practical care. The piece outlines basic methods and emphasizes self reliance for relief from irritation and coughing, encouraging readers to prepare their own mixtures at home.

Remedy Claim for Chest Colds Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts a home made remedy claimed to ease chest colds overnight. It urges mixing one ounce of a strength with water, promising stronger relief than store bought products, and claims soothing effects on the mucous membranes.

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