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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1924
Page
4
Harry MecLanrd, a Bethlehem Ship Builders Corp veteran, says his health improved after taking Tansic. He claims a year and a half ago he was a nearly complete physical and nervous wreck, then gained weight and appetite with a half bottle weekly. 40 million bottles sold.
William H. Greenleaf, manager of Carters Init Co. Service Sales, urged careful merchandising and intensive sales effort at a Bridgeport Advertising club luncheon. He noted U.S. productive power for 140000 persons versus market aggregates at 110090 and outlined six key sales elements including service, preparation, enthusiasm, and product knowledge.
Albert Fall former Secretary of the Interior and Mrs Fall returned to their Thres River ranch in New Mexico after several days in El Paso. Wall appeared improved and planned a long rest on the ranch then resume interest in the Teapot Dome matter. Doctors advised him to avoid newspapers and limit contacts to close friends.
Witnesses at Coroner John J. Phelan's hearing on William A. Cameron and Julia Cameron at their lodgings 14 Broad Street say Mrs. Cameron may have turned the wrong Btu jet after retiring, causing a deadly stove fire in the hot room. Albert Guest, lodging house tenant, reported the room's stove was lit and a single lighting jet unused. A Massachusetts-born brother arrived to arrange burial in Michigan.
A silver ore block weighing over two tons was taken from the Beeley mines in northern Ontario and is estimated to contain more than 20,000 ounces. The massive specimen will be displayed in the Parliament Building as a government exhibit.
Stratford reports Mrs Ruth Norton Boothe 24 files divorce and alimony suit against David Geach Boothe 66 charging intolerable cruelty. The couple married Christmas Day 1923. she claims he blocked a bedroom door, withheld license plates, and other acts. She estimates his wealth at 250000. Police earlier reported Boothe alleged assault with a book.
A lengthy list of real estate transfers records mortgage deeds and warranty deeds in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Names include Santth, Wengell, Schillaci, Mendelton, Laorte, Casely, Berardi, Brown, Bullard, MacDougall, Levy, Katz, Luchienberg, Nolan, Lawless, Hayanth, Hoyt, Stempel, Carroll, Damute, Lumule, Graza, Slewstream, Korowitz, and Oedingky among others. Properties cover Ash, Main, Broadway, Pennsylvania, Hanover, Norland, Cleveland, Willow, Sheridan, and Parrott avenues plus Elm and Culonial streets. Amounts range from 50 to 6,000 dollars.
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