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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
2
During these days many children suffer headaches fevers stomach troubles and irregular bowels. If mothers only knew what Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders would do for their children no family would be without them. The powders are easy to take and effective in action. Used by mothers for over a0 years. Trial package free. Address Mother Gray Co Nashville Toy Co. AdVERTISEMENT.
An ad style excerpt urges readers to “put on fat” using a weight gain remedy from Me Cox’s World Liver Compound Tabieta-Hindle A Toverty Drug pores. The copy claims seven to 13 pounds gained in weeks and promises refunds if goals aren’t met. It targets both adults and children with claims of quick, visible results.
An old advertisement touts Limbers Em Up as a quick relief for joint pain across ankles knees hips elbows shoulders and spine. It promises rapid swelling reduction and relief from lumbago neuritis and neuralgia, with a penetrating formula sold for six cents at Hindles Drug Store and other progressive druggists.
A patient claims success with external ointment using a method called HEY ROTM. The ad states the remedy relieves piles without surgery and can be bought at Hindle and Leverty Drug Stores with a full refund if unsatisfied.
London January 19 Associated Press W P O Leary and J McGough were brought before Bow Street Police Court in connection with an alleged plot to blow up British battleships. They were remanded for a week, bail denied, under official secrets act charges. Scotland Yard seized documents as detectives probe the case amid Irish Republican links.
The 1923 grand list showed an assessed value of $42 860 with taxes due on $25 505. Mark Renstein, bankrupt, had 95 percent of taxes forgiven. Reinseln owed $240 258 with $100.65 accepted as full payment. Lyman to pay $252.59. several tax matters acted on by the city regal department. Abatements for urban and curb taxes total $500 in full settlement for specific parcels. Nicholas and Catherine Tarrant, poor and unable to pay, had taxes settled in full for $9.85. Annie Fitts and others declared settled upon partial payments.
Deficiency notes list taxes abated for Mary Bassett Anna Hallerton and others with amounts from 2691 to 7519 dollars. Withdrawals were approved for several individuals including Hattie Harris Annie Kinane and Charles Tucmno after a public hearing. Refunds for overpayments and a building-line extension at Capitol and Warrett avenues were authorized with no objections.
One man died and another was hospitalized after a Sunday night automobile wreck in Hartford. Driver Salvatore Montenero of 221 Talcott Street faces a reachless driving charge at a pollen court hearing. The injured include Michael Stata of 82 Grove Street who suffered a fractured skull, and Paul Front Street who had a broken nose. Montenero was uninjured. the car skidded, struck sand, and overturned near LeMans Street.
Bridgeport parents and teachers propose a Better Films committee to review city cinema. The panel would include civic groups, churches, business clubs, exhibitors, and others to cut indecent content and label films suitable for children families or adults. Rev Marshall urged public education and newspaper publicity to steer audiences toward good films and away from harmful ones.
Funeral services for Anna Ellis widow of Thomas Elha set at her mother Mrs Susan Pekar's home on Sheridan Street with a high mass at St John parish church. Survivors include sister Mary Pathe and brother Paul Pekar. Burial in Michaels cemetery. Also noted are services for Jacob W. Vining, Catherine SeeIy, Helena Schueler Vickers, Sarah Teles, Barbara Felix, Thelena Schmeler Vicker, Anna Schultz, Anne Elizabeth Mulline, and William Suma with multiple attendees, firings, and cemetery plans across Medford, Stratford, and Jersey City.
State police questioned Philp Tomlassi about bank robberies and holdups along the Post coach. He admitted confederacy with V Milchael Ricestelli, alleged shooter of Patrolman Edward Manchester in Stratford. Two associates jailed at Wethersfield prison, Tamiassi and Ricestelli, named as accomplices. Ricestelli fled after the April 28 robbery. Stratford police issued a description of Ricestelli upon capture and offered a reward.
Stamford man Patrick Murphy dies in engine room at the Seavie Stollwer chocolate plant in Stamford. Fellow workers report a blow to the head and a fall. authorities say apoplexy caused the death. He was born in Tellin and survived by his wife.
County offices suspend work and close to the public in memory of Tastire John P Kellogg of Sumeme Cou of Frrora. Officials from Fairfield join Justice Melegg’s funeral attendance. coffin preparations handled by Wehnel J Tlanagan and staff.
Captain Patrick M Hamill of the Bridgeport Fire Department, in service 25 years and promoted to captain in 1900, died at his home on Noble Avenue after a period of ill health. Survived by wife and two daughters, two sons, siblings, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements announced.
Reports from Indianapolis and New Britain detail continued pursuit of Gerald Chapman known as the professor and the duke of criminology. Authorities plan to bring him back to face charges while coordinating with federal officials and state prosecutors.
A political discussion argues for flexible disarmament terms to ease Germany’s burden and avoid unjust reproach from the Versailles Treaty. The speaker reiterates government support for peace and continued efforts to relieve Germany from the treaty’s wartime stigma.
A Telegram Staff review describes Cape Smoke at the New Lyte theatre featuring Walter Archer Frost's drama about Americans in Africa. James Rennie Ruth Shipley Percy Waram Frazer Coulter and others deliver standout performances as a plot of colonial intrigue unfolds amid heat and mystic dangers. The Lyric production, staged by AFE Angoa, continues tonight and tomorrow with matinee and evening shows.
Rev William L Cashin spoke to about 1700 attendees at St Johns Hall recounting Sing Sing experiences. He urged mercy for youths, cautioning against harsh judgments and stressing parental understanding and support for troubled children. Police and fire officials attended along with Catholic clergy and local leaders.
A second appeal to the Superior court challenged the admission to probate of the Crowley will. Laurie Dowd, claiming kinship as a first cousin once removed, filed the appeal after the will was admitted, which disposed of a $104,000 estate largely for an animal hospital. Stephen S Wheeler also appealed from the probate decision.
Fairfield reports lobby efforts to extend terms for town officials including first selectman and tax collector. Citizens oppose schemes to avoid October elections and note past covert sidewalk bill actions. Local incidents include Pete Mitta’s breach of peace and intoxication charges with suspended jail, plus fines and probation.
Ansonia police fined a canvasser $85 and costs after pleading guilty to obtaining fake magazine subscriptions. A company with a man named Albert Dew was arrested while canvassing and arraigned in court next morning.
Washington reports President Coolidge discussed Haynes retirement with Midwestern Republican leaders. Haynes had been appointed earlier in Ohio and speculation arose over his future amid political reorganizations and policy stability.
In Stamford a raid Saturday night led to two young men, Tadge Bamue and Stanley Pombrowski, pleading guilty to charges and paying $100 fines each. A Greenwich Avenue resident, 14 of 819 Greenwich Avenue, also faced related charges. Additional men were charged with frequenting a location tied to gambling activity.
Bridgeport reports 22 525 telephones in use as the city adds 140 new lines last year. The Bell network expansion places Bridgeport among top users with a 28 4 percent share while Bowhern New big ad Telephone company announces 293 623 telephones in operation statewide, up 17 percent from 1929.
John T Kennedy pastor reports Blessed Sacrament Church on Union Avenue closed 1924 with receipts totaling 5043979 and expenditures 43480 leaving a balance of 793908. New building payments of 7451 and old debt payoff of 8000 noted. Kennedy expresses satisfaction with the parish’s showing.
An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription tablets as a simple weight loss method. It claims the pills are pleasant to take, leave no wrinkles, and are sold by druggists worldwide at one dollar per box.
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