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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
4
A Washon correspondent notes a little known hopeful gaining attention as the Democratic convention approaches. The report hints at tension over securing a decisive edge and cautions against missteps that could derail momentum before the convention open.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel stimulant that clears the blood and improves bad breath without calomel. It claims the tablets are a pure vegetable compound mixed with olive oil, offering relief with a pleasant flavor and easy weekly dosing.
Over 700 witnesses gathered for the public installation of Bridgeport Chapter Order of DeMolay officers in the Casino. District deputy Charles M. Gerdensen led the ceremony, George Woods gave a flag history address, and the Dr Molay Patrol performed intricate maneuvers before a reception featuring officers listed with titles and names.
A persistent burglar was foiled twice at 415 Calhoun Place in Sughan ning. In the first hours of New Year’s day a man lifted a window screen and was seen entering before fleeing. Earlier at 4 am yesterday, Fanning woke to a shadow over his room and a leg thrust through the same window. he shouted and the intruder disappeared.
The Luttringer Stock Company aims to sell 2,000 season subscriptions this week to boost attendance at the Plax theater. Manager Charlen Li. Clack reported progress with 86 pledges signed this afternoon and some returns delayed by contributors forgetting to submit cards. Louise Gilchrist, a Bridgeport actress, joins as a supporting star for next week’s production Hia Chinese Wife, after notable prior work with James K. Hackett Co. and Sa Sacred heart church soloist roles.
City Auditor Bernard ieating and Mayor I William Arens will confer on the bond question within days. They plan to review department projects to cut nonessential items. Mayor Behrens supports longer term bonds for permanent improvements and favors ten year bonds while suggesting school bonds be issued for longer maturities.
Reported social gatherings hosted by Ann Traeborv in a Connecticut Avenue parlor turned into theft opportunities. An intruder pried a window, entered a bedroom, and searched visitors’ pockets, stealing $20. Two dresses valued at $50 were also missing from Mrs. Richard Hall’s Lexington Avenue home after guests left.
In Ruston two men identified as Gleaston of Hoxbury and Charles Galvin faced a one month jail term after a political fray. Judge Joseph SN Padis presided in the case, with the Rexours aurd for aenaude ard dais. The outcome mentions arrests tied to the disturbance, local names, and charges.
The Internal Revenue Service announces new income tax return forms and guidance. No detailed filling instructions are provided in the notice. taxpayers are urged to obtain full information from the office when forms are issued and available.
A New Haven area report describes a tenth merchant duped by a bogus check passer. Police traced the scheme to a suspect who targeted six other East Side stores with fraudulent, small checks. The state organizer of a labor federation and a local trades council figure in related remarks about combating such crime.
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