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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1924

Page

5

Pomona Grange installs county officers in ceremony

Newly elected leaders of Pomona Grange were installed at a county meeting with members from across the area in attendance. Officers include Master Ed Tucker and several stewards, secretaries, and trustees, as Harmony Grange hosted the event and a dinner followed.

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Release Vagrant Worth £150000 If Proof Proves

Mew Haven Tan 23 C rules G Cunningham held for tenays on a charge of dleness. Won release today as his stores of prosperity wealth proved to be true. He is to receive legacy of £150000 in May when he becomes 21. He departed presumably to his home at Delaware Wis. The police were skeptical of the stories to wide at his Wanderers wealth.

Cunnringham Dleness Delayan Wis

German Discovery Promises Relief From Rheumatic Pains

An advertisement touts a new remedy by Buhler claimed to penetrate joints and muscles to relieve rheumatic pain and neuritis. It asserts rapid relief, with druggists in multiple cities reporting limited supplies and offering refunds for dissatisfied customers.

Leipsig Tuhler Buhler Hubler Butler Mindie

Indigestion Remedies From Stomach Acids Ad

An old advertisement discusses indigestion caused by stomach acids and offers remedies. It highlights magnesia and gin powder as widely used treatments, noting their cost and forms. It claims these products help prevent acid-related discomfort after meals and are popular with many users.

Mediaak Stetiich

Denby and Comptroller Clash Over Navy Expenditures

Washington Jan 28 Denby and Comptroller General Metcalf met to map jurisdiction over naval spending for revival funds. Senate Naval committee heard allegations that public money funded civilian salaries of the Naval Board for appraisal and sale. The secretary of the navy indicated disapproval of the fund use but has not halted the practice.

Washington Fallwe Startug Denby Metail Mccarl Senate Naval Committee Attenton Mavy Silanus Sival Board of Appris Survey WeCall Tha | Amu Ollet

Louisiana papers urge Bouanchaud to quit gubernatorial race

In a highly contested Louisiana primary, lieutenant governor Bouanchaud leads but faces broad calls to withdraw to avoid a costly second primary. Observers note Tuguaqui and Long split Klansman accusations, while Fuqua remains Democratic rival if Bouanchaud exits.

Police Rescuers Save Four Famished Cats in Norwalk

Special to the telegraph reports a racket at 110 Washington Street. Police in a hurry, led by Patrolman Shank Statten, rushed up four flights to a locked door, freed four hungry cats from the top floor, and delivered them to their relieved owners after a brief confinement.

Norwalk Washington Street Shank Statten William K Finkle

Princess Louise in Court Over Debts in Brussels

In Brussels the imperished Princess Louise battles creditors in civil court. An earlier arrangement funded by King Leopold allowed 4,000,000 francs to settle debts, with German and Austrian lenders among claimants. The arbitration process, interrupted by war, resumed after the armistice and faced disputes over currency value and restitution of funds to Louise.

Brusssels Louise Lourie

Former German Major Faces Long Prison Term

Paul Pesshles, a former German major, was sentenced to a lengthy term in Sul, Fuso run today for manslaughter. His confession cited jealousy and suspicions surrounding his wife, who was killed in their Brooklyn home last November 2.

Paul Pesshi Llirio Pesshles

Divorce case seeks custody of eight or nine children

Frank Tolasarto of New Ihpehelle sues Antoinette, city resident, asking for a divorce. The complaint notes eight or nine children aged 4 to 15 and seeks no custody of the children by the plaintiff, expecting the mother to have custody. Judge Wolfe will hear the case at a shot calendar session this day. The couple married November 1, 1904, and the wife is charged with desertion June 21, 192%

Frank Tolasarto New Ihpehelle

Acquittal for William Creasy in 1923 murder case

Jan 23 Mineola NY A jury acquitted William M Creasy of murdering Edith Lavoy a Treeport teacher in her boarding house in June 1923 after a prior conviction in 1922. He spent nine months on death row at Sing Sing until a new trial was granted due to illegal evidence.

Mineolany William M Creasy Bist Tidith Lavoy Treeport Creasy Sing Sing United States Layo3 Cver Court of Appeals

Lady Astor jokes at luncheon for ambassador's wife

London dispatch reports Mrs Frank Belloge wife of the new American ambassador was honored at a luncheon by the American Women’s club with both American and British guests. Duchess of Atholl and Lady Astor gave humorous speeches praising cross cultural ties and remarking on diplomatic swings between Britain and America.

Lady Astor London Frank Belloge Humorius Duchess of Atholl Kellogg Tyre England Gore House of Commons Louw

Forest Fires Burn Ridgefield Woodlands

Forest fires on the edge of the stulroid tracks north of Mansfield station burned woodland on a hill near Danning road. Local residents summoned by John Hawes discovered flames after work hours. Dry conditions and arson speculation noted as contributing factors.

Mirip Forest Firea Mansfield Blinsfield Danning Forest Fae John Hawes

Blewett Named Yard Superintendent in City**

Shomas Blewett of the Eighth District, a former member of the Lighth District Democrats club and ex-employee of the sewage disposal plant, was announced yesterday by Public Works Director Archew JI Northey as the new city yard superintendent. He will succeed Nicholas Tesing, a Sixth District Republican.

Shomas Blewett Lighth District Democrats Club Archew JI Northey Nicholas Tesing Hepublican

Connecticut Company Faces Revenue Decline And Tax Debts

A reduction produced lower revenues despite higher ridership in 1923. Wage hikes in June added over 750000 to payroll costs. Costs trend upward while the company owes Connecticut about 800000 in back taxes, down from 1800000 at war’s end, with over 840000 paid in current taxes since June 1922.

Connecticut Company State of Connecticut

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