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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1924

Page

2

Sheep breeding declared profitable by Connecticut growers

Old Saybrook man T S Chapman elected president of the Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association at the annual meeting in Hartford. F Green of Middlebury named vice president and S Patterson of New London treasurer. Directors include Russell Jones Greenwich and Henry Dairince Prestonfield. Woo l pool praised for profits. worms blamed for many sheep deaths. tobacco dust and nicotine solution discussed as remedies.

Hartford Jan Eo Degren Connecticut Connecticut Sheep Breaders’ Association Edel Cartle Chapawina Old Saghbrovik F. Green Middlebury Patterson New London Treasure Hed. Garrigus Asso Ton Martfard T* F Beach Edgood Uitenfield J. Gold West Cornwall Vollard Carmell Green South Willington Windham Beery Hopkins Central Village Faird Hussell Jones Green- Wich New Uaven OD Prentice North Haven Middlesex Clinton New Teondon Coult Ola Lyme T Large Henry Dairince Preinfield Associaion Mdawin Cruttenden New New England R. E. Begg Dorrance Lin Reeort Lampgon

Prescription Claim Prompts Revived Rheumatism Cure Talk

A Washington feature reviews a claim that a new prescription can banish rheumatism by dissolving uric acid deposits. It describes a promoter’s campaign, political reactions, and calls for further congressional action while warning of unverified cures.

Eddie Cantor’s $3500 Breakpoint Revealed by Self Testimony

New York, Jan 28. Seldie Danton testifies that Max Wart, a booking agent tied to a Sherman Anti-Trust case, enabled Cantor to rise from $275 weekly vaudeville pay to $8500 weekly stardom. Cantor says Wart alone fueled his success while noting the shift from clowning to legitimate acting and recounts financial ruin from vaudeville operators.

Sbew York Sildie Danton Taday Max Tiart Bb. F. Weith Vaudeville Exchange Wart Charle Travt

Five days added to jail sentence by Judge Walsh

A jury verdict led to Libinsky receiving an extra five days in jail and a $20 fine. Judge Walsh rebuked counsel Henry J. Greenstein for accusing the Bureau of Investigation of framing Libinsky. Authorities found stills, boilers, and liquor-making materials in Libinsky’s residence.

Walsh Livinsk Gall Dohe ¢ J. Welsh Canunut Henry J. Greensteip Libinsky Junge Waieh Bureau of Investigation Per Fu Bayvers Mile End Lari Povkex Amie Alah di Stott Detrich J. Flanagan

U. S. Auction Sheds Light on Armed Vessel Sale Plan

A fragment notes a proposed sale of ships by the Washington government for military purposes. The plan references a central authority and a large project tied to the Nos Lindtation preare, suggesting strategic use of ships in national defense efforts.

Washington Spirin

Secretary Hughes Defends Turkey Pact in New York Speech

Secretary Hughes reviews U S policy in Mexican affair and explains why the United States gave up extraterritorial rights in the Turkey treaty with Great Britain. He argues arms sales and diplomacy protect American interests while maintaining sovereignty and stability in the hemisphere and region.

New York Woolidge Hughes Enghes Washington Turkey Selary Tnd Uel Mexicco Ws Viutones Thais Moms Ferm de Mendes Guranerce United States Mexico L Girding Great Britain Weo United Staiis Mali Mhoort Chen Chester Cance Dts Noveribient Minghes

Goat on the loose sparks police report at Salt Street

Jobin Glaverke filed a report with Lieutenant Arthur Strout at police headquarters after confusing a complaint about a talking person with a missing animal. The incident involved a brown and white female goat and prompted a search for the lost animal on Sunday.

Smebody Jobin Glaverke Salt Street Arthur S.trout John Aine View Prout Jin

Senators Debate Sinclair Scandal Continues In Senate Hearing

The Senate clash over the Sinclair affair continues with Interior Secretary Fall accused of taking 106000 to Texas for ranch expansions in New Mexico. Arch Roosevelt testifies on bribery claims while senators attack Wahlberg and Wall, alleging corrupt contracts and oil transfers to Doheny and Steelett.

Texas Washington New Mexico Jal Archie Broosevelt Caraway G. 12 Wahlberg Prirate Harry FB Rooosevelt Wahliera Wall Cain Way Carraway Roosevelt Fall Edward B. Meluean Fulin Beach Carawi Mall Pol Navy Stelett Doheny

Tax Bill Fight Shapes House Tax Revision Debate

Democrats in committee push Mellon plan terms while Republicans seek a schedule pace. Green signals majority aims to craft a bipartisan framework with incomes tax and excise provisions to advance a February report to the House.

Missing Girl Leaves For Dance Reported From Home

A 39 Whitine Town girl, Annie Meerkuwsli, was reported missing after leaving home to attend a dance Saturday night. Police and family are seeking information on her whereabouts and conditions.

Rearen Bem Annie Meerkuwsli Whitine Tune Iasing

Greenstein to Speak at Ninth District Club

Assistant city attorney Klenny Greenstein will be the principal speaker at two meetings and speaker for the Ninth District Republican club to be held in the clubroom tonight. An advertisement promotes Janae Brom Quinine tablets for colds and influenza prevention.

Greenstein Ninth District Club Asistant City Atterney Klenny Greenstein Soker Republican Club Alice Horsfield Meymarian Albiee Liersfield Meymarian Baron Ndwin Maymarian Rutledge Berate

Coolidge Urges Farm Relief Measures and Cooperation

President Coolidge addresses farmers urging relief through federal aid and debt restructuring. He calls for extended War Finance Corporation lending, bank capital restoration, and major private sector support from transportation and insurance firms to stabilize northwest agriculture amid bank failures and foreclosures. Senator Brookhart comments on legislative prospects and political maneuvering.

Farma Prat Northwest War Finance Corporation Congress Avestock He Agitcultura

Apportionment Board Set To Meet Tuesday

Apportionment board to convene Tuesday at the city council chamber to discuss departmental transfers and appropriations. The session will address tax rate and budget provisions for the fiscal year amid planned transfers and allocations.

Noues Dedefetoek

Arrested Second Time on Non-Support Count

A man identified as Vhumed or Vhumed di Polkas faced a second arrest on non-support charges after failing to pay $10 weekly to his wife. He had been arrested last September for non-support, and a City Court bench posted to assure payment. Bond forfeiture of $3b (value unclear) was turned over to the wife, with expectations of a third arrest if support is not provided.

Aquaro

Obituary notices for Kelly Sanger Ensign and others

A long obituary list notes Delia M. Kelly widow of City Sheriff Thomas Kelly, aged 88, with funeral from 142 Noble Avenue and St Charles Church. Also listed are Albert W. Chapman, George Sanger, Grace Patterson Balderstone, James Wilson, Charles Ensign, Arthur Young, and others with funeral details, cemeteries, and survivors.

Delia M. Kelly Mia Dela M. Kelly Thommas Kelly East Side Noble Avenue St. Charles’ Church St. Michael’s William Thos Julie George Kenly Afrs Hugh Lavery

Five youths held in Stamford on charges of theft

Five youths aged 16 to 22 were arrested in Stamford on burglary and theft charges. Those named include John McMahon 17 John Dach 18 Archiles Tartholomew 16 and John Murphy 47. They allegedly stole autos from Daly Street and a store at 108 Mills Street and confessed to other peacetime thefts. Robert Thomasson 18 was detained without charges.

Stamford Wuhmed John Smith Em Street John McMahon East Meadow Street John Bridach Lfawthogne — Stree John Murphy Hill Street Archiles Tartholomew SS John Price Wilburhall Duos Daly Street East Port Hestel Louis Keennan Mills Street Kynnan Walden Weir Elms Street Uordon Mawthorne Street Dunn's Atlantic and Pacific Glenbrook Kennan Hageart Whester West Springdale 770 Elm Street Flom Weber Carl Gruasco Spema

Fire and Contract Boards in Row Continued Prom Page

William H. Brown resigned last December after five years as a fireman and had his pension rights forfeited for resignation. He claimed health issues from a 1818 accident but his request seems unlikely to be revived. Fred J. Seyfert sought reappointment after health restoration to active duty. Smith-Murray Co. was authorized to replace a hydrant at Fairfield Avenue storefront, at company expense, about feet west of its current location.

Farsi-Hanl Konows Sien William H. Brown Ireman Hems Brown Fred J. Seyfert Brcause JH Health Coamanis Sioner Stane Smith-Murray Company Fairfield Avenue

Pension Grants and Elevator Plan for Busy Smith-Murray Corner

The county commissioners approved a $5 weekly pension for Mrs Wallace Hall to start February 1 and will consider similar pensions for the widows of Captains Albert J Lee and Edward J Meeden after formal investigation. A private session preceded the meeting, and officials indicated appointments and promotions in the department won't be discussed until April.

Smith-Murray Mra Wallace Hall Albert J. Lee Edward J. Meeden McCathron

Siegrist Heads Organization Of Local Credit Men

Ulward I. Siegrist was elected president of the Bridgeport Association of Credit Men at a meeting held last night in the University club. Officers named for the coming year include Seward Price as vice president and A. E. North as treasurer, with an advisory board and other officers listed. After the meeting, members attended a showing of The Show Off at the Line theatre.

Ulward I. Siegrist Bridgeport Association of Credit Men University Club Lirie Theatre Howard Siegmiat Seward Price A. E. North J. B. Kohler

Evening Meetings in Bridgeport Various Clubs

Local listings show tonight gatherings in Bridgeport including BPOE lodge at 360 State Street Fridgeport Rifle club at State Armory Zither club at 818 Broad Street Tneas council at 15 Fairfield Avenue Swedish-American Republican club at 827 Wood Avenue Alpha circle Brotherhood of America at 1119 Broad Street Progressive circle Brotherhood of America at 1119 Broad Street Court Roma F of A at 474 East Washington Avenue Bridgeport Judge K of P at 1025 Main Street.

Bridgeport Lodge State Street Fridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Bridgeport Broad Street Tneas Council G. UT Fairfield Avenue Republican Club Wood Avenue Alpha Circle Brotherhood of America Progressive Circle Court Roma F. of A Eest Washington Avenue K. of P Main Street

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aid Breath and Bowels

Purported remedy Drake Edwards Olive Tablets claim to ease bad breath by gently stimulating the bowels and liver without calomel aftereffects. The ad touts a temperate olive color tablet taken nightly for a week, credited to Dr F M Hudwards after years of practice.

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