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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
4
An early 20th century advertisement touts Bran as a guaranteed remedy for constipation. It claims Bran, Kellogg's product, improves digestion and brain vitality, suggests versatile uses in cereals, baked goods, and toppings, and urges grocery-store purchase.
At the Bridgeport Aerie installation last night in the Eagle's hall on Madison Avenue, officers were installed including P. W. Brady junior past worthy press, M. McNamera worthy press, J. Quinlan vice president, Daniel Crosley chaplain, W. A. Gordon secretary, Thomas Lovely treasurer, J. W. Welly inside guard, and Mr Roach outside guard. Trustees named were P. H. Brady for 4 years, WT. A. Fanning for 2 years, Frank O'Brign for 1 year. Dr. D. H. Monaghan was appointed physician for the lodge. Afterward Franke Herring, editor of the Eagle magazine, discussed a proposed old age pension plan based on a funded system used in England and Germany, noting it being considered by many U.S. legislative bodies and to be presented to the Connecticut legislature. John H. Spittler, National board member, also spoke on pensions.
Nantyglo Pa June 1 private industrial guard known as the Pennsylvania Coal and Iron police face court action as their rights are challenged. L 7 1 Ft controller of Yang Colliers company at Vintendaie Pa and four company guards were held on assault and battery charges brought by Arthur Garfield Hays of New York City representing the American Civil Liberties League.
At the Stratfield Hotel the Kiwanis Club hosted 66 G A R and G B members for an afternoon of songs and stories. Frank Braithwaite, William Murray, Frank Abercrombie, and T. Alex Robinson performed, with Frank Brennan recalling early Kiwanis leadership and urging resilience during economic downturns. Afterward the veterans rode in cars to the Naroton soldiers home, then returned to Bridgeport.
Patrolman was hurled through a window during a call at the Budas home. Mrs. Sidas reported severe abuse, and the officer pursued Burns up the stairs to the Second precinct, where he was detained in $250 bond on breach of the peace and resistance charges.
Secretary Hoover urged steps to curb extortion by tracing coal origin freight rates and mine price versus retail charge. He cited fixed mine prices in several fields and noted regional variations, with broad plans to compare profits added between mine and consumer for strike conditions.
Eight of the eighteen balloons that left Milwaukee yesterday remain airborne as the national contest to select entrants for the International race in Switzerland continues. Three balloons descended near Apsaym, and one piloted by Roy Donaldson of Springfield Illinois was forced down near Milwaukee. Remaining balloons drift over Lake Erie toward the east, with four diverting south toward Texas. a naval bag flight using helium is listed as experimental and not part of the contest.
Poughkeepsie June 1 Frank Doran alias Frank Davis arrested near here last week and linked to the Taylor murder mystery at Chicago labor disorders. He was identified by J Burns head of the Federal Secret Service as Frank W Dowling, arrested in Waterbury Connecticut for breach of the peace. Telegram from Fort Leavenworth prison says Doran served sentences for forgery burglary and other offenses in multiple states.
A city health department bulletin notes a slight decline in contagious illness in April and May. May totals include diphtheria 37, scarlet fever 53, measles 89, tuberculosis 18, influenza 2. April counts list diphtheria 33, scarlet fever 8, measles 40, tuberculosis 16, influenza 6.
A complete assortment of women's fine cotton vests and bodices sizes 36 to 44. Knitted from fine cotton yarn, woven with Swiss or plain rib. Some ear vests with band top. A good time to secure a few for the summer months.
News from the Floor Covering Department announces a fresh shipment from the makers of Catt-a-Lap. A good assortment of patterns is in the lot, pleasing customers who had awaited the product.
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