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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

6

Moral rebirth urged after oil scandal speech

Dr Ralph W Seckman of Madison Avenue Methodist church in New York declares America's greatest act is discipline. He warns that public trust in democracy is shaken by recent disclosures at Washington Park and calls for stronger moral law and moral discipline to restore faith and national unity. More than 150 East Side Bible class members attend the Washington Park M E church banquet with music and readings.

America Ralph W. .Seckman Madison Aveigre Methodist Church New York Washington East Side Washington Park E. Urch Hhington Fabers George Mashingto Lockman Rome Ita Dr. Luckman Wellington Lincoln George Washington Abraham Lincoln Republicans East Side Bible Class M. EE William RR. McDermott Mustral EL Oa Tandberg Danny Deeger Dsr Grenadiers

Musterole Cold Relief Ad Teems with Careful Warnings

An old Musterole advertisement touts rub on relief for colds avoiding flu. It markets Musterole made from oil of mustard and camphor as counter irritation to stimulate circulation and ease congestion. A milder Children’s Musterole version is advertised for babies and small children.

AL Smith Helps New York Newsies Observe Holiday

Governor Alfred L. Smith visited Brace Memorial Newsboys' Dinner in New York to salute Washington's Birthday. The 36th annual event drew boys ages five to sixteen who greeted Smith, a former newsboy, and heard him urge actions aligned with Washington's ideals. A hint about the upcoming Democratic convention at Madison Square Garden was noted.

New York Alfred L. Smith Washington Brace Memorial Gouge Olu Owery Madison Square Garden Gnvernor

U S flyer fails to beat French altitude record

In Payton Ohio on February 22 United States aviator Lieutenant John A MacReady failed to surpass France s altitude record. After reaching an indicated 41060 feet the measurement was adjusted to 84983 feet below the French mark of 38988 feet with Lecointe s actual height under 37000 feet MacReady needed 1300 feet more to officialize a new record. He blamed a supercharger breakdown and extreme cold for the lapse and planned no more attempts in the LePere plane though a new craft was being produced.

Sadi Lecointe Lecointe MaacReady MacReady Mar- Ready Colas

Bandits Hold Up Imperial Bank Messengers on Granville

Bandits on Granville Street in Vancouver today halted Imperial Bank messenger service and escaped with about 32000 dollars. Police search underway as details remain incomplete and no injuries are reported.

Vancouver GranVille Street

Accident Brought About Reilly Death In Bridgeport

Investigation into the death of Patrick J. Reilly of East End shows he died after being struck by an automobile on February 11 in Bridgeport. Acting Medical Examiner Dr. Fitzgerald reports no broken ribs but poisoning developed later, from the car operated by Joseph Pribish of 1303 Pembroke Street.

Uause Pretrick J. Teilly Eysti Bridgeport 1. Fitzgerald Reilly Joseph Pribish

Expert removes ink spots from Sargent painting in Boston

In Boston on February 22, ink spots on Jon Singer Sargent’s The Synagogue at the Boston Public Library were removed after John Hi Thompson of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts examined the work. The vandalism had sparked controversy since the painting’s 1918 display and ongoing legislative debate over its removal from public view.

Boston Jon Singer Sargent Boston Public Library Herbert Hi. Thompson Boston Museum of Fine Arts Sargent Legialaiura State Department of Education

Election and Banquet Close K of W Session

The annual convention of the Knights of Washington ended after two days with a banquet. Governor Templeton cited family duties for not attending. Rev. Bishop Chaune of Connecticut delivered the principal address. Officers elected included General Rev. William H. Parke, Rev. Hamlin S. Fenn, Arthur Endres, Grand Chaplain Rev. George Hilton, Clerk IL. 0. Bertlestone, Paymaster Percy J. Dargong, and Dr. Orville Rogers among others.

Havin Knigate Washington Charles A. Templeton Fincas Bishop Chaune Dioces Connecticut Cieneral William H. Parke Springfeld Gieumont-trenerals Hamlin S Fenn Meriden Arthur Endres New Haven George Hilton Plainvile Bertlestone Percy J. Dargong Fair Haven Setiel Orville Rogers Pittsfield

Obituary notices for Pazacky Lastavica Sontak and more

Funeral notices for Paul Pazacky and Frances Lastavica describe high mass services at St Stephen and St Peter churches, with interments at St Michael's cemetery. Also listed are Stephen Sontak Honora Donovan Sarah Hust Elenora Wood Wells and family details with service times and locations across several homes and churches.

Paul Pazcky Paul Pazicky Jennings Road S. F. Chernitzky St. Stephen's Hip St. Michael's Cemetery Frances Tastovian Katherine McGrath Frank Rudolph Na Charles Fritz Janes Karel James Lastoyica Frank Pola Elenora Wood Wells OL Wad Wells John D. Wells Walter Wheeler Acahemy Stratford Taleriment Union Cemetery

Farmers Paying Higher Wages Highlight 1923 Reports

In Olympia Washington on February 22 farmers paid higher wages to male farm labor in 1923 than ever before. Average monthly with board was 33.18 dollars and without board 46.98 dollars. Specialized farm work showed higher rates with skilled laborers around 100 dollars monthly with board, tractor drivers up to seven dollars daily. Peak farm wages in the Northwest expected again in 1924.

Olympia Wash

Telephone flirting ban shocks Hong Kong subscribers

Hong Kong reports a new order from the Director of telephone services prohibiting flirtatious calls to female operators or "hello girls" after three incidents. The measure aims to stop telephones being misused for affection and to curb harassment of operators.

Hong Kong

Turks Honored Woman Who Saved Nice From Turks

In 1548 Caterina of Nice thwarted Turkish attackers by scaling a wall with a washboard, striking the Turkish leader on the head and causing a rout. The restored city honors her bold act with a monument at the spot of her sedan. The tale survives in local memory and historic notes.

STC Iaterina Nice Caterna

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