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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
4
Thousands of women report glossy hair after using olive oil shampoo. The ad promotes Palmolive Shampoo, asserting olive oil softens and adds sheen, and urges readers to buy at drug or department stores and follow simple directions.
Rochester news tells of Lloyd Smith, World War I veteran and Mechanics Institute chemistry student, held on charges of bigamy after secretly marrying Dorothy Bul, Jennie Freeman, and Like Hinhartsen. He allegedly borrowed money from Lila Fishererson Smith to fund weddings. Dorothy Full comforted him in custody as the case unfolds. The man claims wartime gas exposure in France and partial memory of marriages.
The anti saloon league director announced no proposal or support for any state enforcement measure replacing the Mullan Gage law. City enforcement allies were urged not to back such measures, citing a Tammany controlled legislature and governorship reducing any chance of passage.
Mrs Fleanor Williams of Bethel faced perjury charges in the W E D Stokes divorce suit after an investigation by the state attorney. The affidavit alleging a lawn party attendance was deemed not material to the case nor required by law, and it was not used in New York courts or the divorce action. Williams claimed her initial statement was filtered.
Judge John H. Light said the appeal to the Supreme Court would proceed but yesterday entered judgment for the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company in a long running suit begun in 1939. The Beers land hosts the Lamp Mortar reservoir. flooding from the reservoir led to a 1904 purchase by the company which the ruling says eliminates damages. The court found Beers failed to prove injury to property despite prior action in 1818 for damages.
Walter R. Dennison, wealthy Groton resident and active civic figure, died at his New London home from pneumonia after a short illness. He was 72. A noted traveler and lecturer, he contributed to magazines on travel topics.
Eleven persons were injured in a head-on collision of electric cars from the Washington Virginia railway near Alexandria Virginia today. Wallace F y Parks of Cleveland Tennessee had the most serious injuries with internal damage. Several others from Mississippi Illinois and North Carolina received minor injuries and were treated at Alexandria hospital before being discharged.
Cambridge Massachusetts Probate Court appoints Attorney John M. O Donoghue as permanent guardian of Dorothy Gordon heiress to 400000 and former guardian Jardine removed after a lengthy dispute. Court finds Dorothy legally committed and notes prior contested legitimacy of her birth and guardianship.
Elora reports Ontario leader condemns Al Smith and the New York prohibition act. Attorney general W. E. Raney accuses wet and dry factions, ridicules enforcement, and links temperance policy to provincial elections.
June 6 the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Cobb daughter of Irwin S Cobb author to Frank Michier Chapman Jr of Tanglewand was announced. Chapman is the son of Dr Frank A M Chapman curator of the ornithology department at the Museum of Natural History.
Former U S Marines establish a national Marine Corps League in New York. At a meeting today more than 90 delegates from every state attend, signaling the nationwide start of the organization.
A sale notice highlights soft shimmering silk dresses including Georgette crepe options with embroidered accents and pleats for comfort and ease. It promotes the item as refined yet affordable on the second floor center. Also advertised is Howco quality coffee with three blends Jewell 26c, Crown 31c, and Royal 36c per pound.
Comfortable furnishings for particular men presents negligee shirts silk neat stripes and pongee with separate collar. Four in hands in Magadore silks Roman stripes $1.50. Four in hands of knit silk black brown green garnet $1.50. Men’s silk socks withlisle top and sole black and cordovan $1.50. Men’s mercerised rifle socks accordion effect two tone $1.50. Main floor right front.
Special to the Telegram reports Fred Clifford, president of Walton Tobacco Exchange of New York City, wed Osborne a divorcee at Sound Beach in a ceremony at the First Congregational Church in Greenwich. The event followed a June 6 posting.
Vital statistics list births at 1h Capitn Avenue and other streets with May dates and parent names. Marriages record pairs including Gearre Olex and Sarnik, Chappell and Mitchell, Platt and Learies, Linane and Blainerfield, Conwell and Porte, Tinpang and Gamba, Souile and Corsana with addresses and ages.
Queen Quality women's footwear showcases center strap Louis heel pumps in black patent leather satin and suede options with military heels, black patent leather and kid pumps, and welted soles. Styles include Meadow Brook and grey elk trim oxfords and pumps, with arch and ball supports, priced at 5 and $8.50 on the main floor rear.
Advertising listing offers porch shades in green brown ready to hang from 4 to 10 feet wide with prices from 3.50 to 9.50. Woven hammocks with head rest and varied designs priced 32.25 to 39 and couch hammocks in khaki green and grey from 10 to 39. Third floor center.
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