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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1922
Page
18
Tamford dated Jan 24. Two men in a sedan type automobile refused to obey a traffic officer today. They were detained and later arrested after admitting they had taken the machine according to officers.
Fragmentary text from Chicopee Massachusetts mentions Alber, Ruisgill, and Ra mont LidouX of Holyoke held for Chicopee officers. Odd phrases reference American sitls and Smokers Doubling-headline. Green apples noted but context is unreadable.
A sensational civil marriage story from the Dunneld area reveals a woman marrying her son in law. The bride, older by several years, describes her decision as natural and cites family and home life as key motives. The Monsons Club and local figures are referenced, with mixed public reaction.
The National Republican Committee owes 798,164.32 for the 1920 campaign fund used to elect President Harding. Funds were to be raised in Boston with New England committees. major debts include 531,240 from Empire Trust and Chase Manhattan, 14,811.% from Crocker Trust, plus 1,406,000 loans. By November 1920 the committee carried substantial debt, with some bills unpaid, and about 4,000 cash on hand after operations and repayments.
Annalelle Hazzard line filed for divorce from Fengrer. The couple, married April 8, 1914, reside in the city and are the petitioning spouses in this action.
Senate debate centers on adding a veteran bonus provision to the funding bill. Senator Simmons says the amendment, backed by Democrats, would pay bonuses via short term treasury certificates. Senator Walsh offers a counter proposal tying the debt funding to foreign bond concessions. The discussions arise from pressure by veterans and concerns of Treasury objections and foreign speculators.
The oil burning tug Mexpet arrived for a weekly run to No. 3 Mexican Petroleum Company and English watermen watched her. The General Baird, a war craft in the harbor, was toured by a boatrain party as the Navy outlines mine field plans for sound entrance amid ongoing ship traffic and harsh winter conditions. Ducks remain scarce. freezing conditions affect local commerce and fishing activity.
The report details New England city building outlays for 1921 amid declines from 1920 and 1919 totals, noting Hartford and New Haven among top spenders, with Hartford posting about 8.313 million in new building expenditures and regional totals reflecting a drop from prior peaks. the text cites year over year percentages and regional comparisons.
A group of engineers from the American Society of Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Industrial branches met in the City Hall chamber at 10 am to form an organization to assist professionals in various calling positions. The Moderated Pyaluvaring society hosted the meeting and Joseph Cothe led the session. A subsequent gathering was planned for the Rainbow of Commerce room at 9 oclock to continue discussions.
Washington hearing on Senator Meyers resolution to probe alleged political motives of the motion picture industry in the United States begins this week. Senator Shortridge heads a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary committee with Urst Ame sona and a Kentucky Republican as members. Clergyman William Chase will testify for the resolution, which accuses industry leaders Loewe and Zukor of controlling screens and influencing elections from alderman to president.
Arthur Nikisch, famed conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus and Boston Symphony orchestras, died at 67 after a cancer bout. Born in Hungary, he unified German musical temperaments and led major European ensembles during the 1890s era, leaving a lasting influence on symphonic music.
An elderly reader describes constant gas after meals especially with potatoes. After using two or three cakes of Fleischmanns Yeast nightly she reports improved digestion and better sleep. The ad claims thousands benefit, promotes bile and pancreatic flow, and urges a standing grocery order.
An old advertisement touts Beauty Bleach with Blackheads Pumples claims to clear complexion, remove tan and freckles, and beautify skin. It promotes Black and White Beauty Bleach and Black and White Soap with prices 500 and 2c respectively and directs readers to Write Dept. C, Plough, Memphis, Tenn., for a book and details.
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