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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
5
June 20 report says the Cunard liner Saima-Tia, which sailed from Liverpool to Boston on June 14, is returning to the Mersey due to machinery trouble. Expected arrival June 22. Passengers will be transferred to the Luoonia.
Washington reports state that Foreign Minister Alberto Pani a may become Mexican ambassador in Washington after the United States recognizes the Obregon administration. George T. Summerlin, American chargé d affaires in Mexico City, is involved in talks, with RR B. Creager named as a likely U.S. ambassador to Mexico. The State Department quietly plans to fill consular posts in Mexico as relations with Mexico near formal reestablishment. President Harding would welcome Adolfo De la Huerta to Washington after his New York conference with bankers and oil interests.
A Bridgeport youth Al Knapp appears in Leuna Hall revue with Knapp brothers style act. The program features two blackface comedians, Johnny Elmes, and acts like Monkeyshines with notable animal acts. Tomorrow’s program includes Greenwich Villagers in a new feature backed by Paramount’s Back Pay Is the Wages of Sin Death. Pulls Theatre shows for Friday and Saturday. Capitol presents The Cradle at Clayton, plus The Song of Vuearea praised for its artistry and cast led by John M Stahl with Guston Glase and Richard Fendricks delivering strong performances.
In Greenwich on June 20, Edward Titus a 20 year old butler admitted trading from a stock of liquor stored by W K Zanolinda a New York broker. Titus pleaded guilty before the Town court and was fined 200 with costs for stealing over $1000 in liquor. The broker awaits recovery of the missing goods.
Yale faces difficulties with large freshman and other class sizes while pursuing a major building program and staff changes. The president notes several retirements and new appointments across Yale’s Sheffield Scientific School, Law, Forestry, Fine Arts, and other departments, emphasizing alumni support and student conduct reforms.
The Bridgeport and Mina Knights of Pythias held their annual memorial in the Citizens building lodge room. Rev. Beale spoke on The Hereafter as names of deceased members from Mittra and Bridgeport lodges were read and wreaths laid, honoring Edwin M. Ryan, Charles Arather, George McLevy, Benjamin Tibbill, William Cooper, David Goldberg, George Russell, Michael Cone, and Joseph Ison.
A terse proverb-like line notes that idleness invites divine punishment as the devil drives a man to labor, framing work as a moral safeguard against temptation.
George Hartmann, director of the German opera, and George Blumen thal of the Manhattan Opera House announce a Wagnerian company tour of America. The 250 member troupe will stage Tannhauser, Tristan and Isolde, Flying Dutchman, Lohengrin, and Splome in German with scenery and costumes. Cities include New York Boston Washington Chicago San Francisco and others. seven performances per city. The company sails in January for the United States and returns to Europe via Canada and Breafland with further performances likely.
Charles M. Smith of 22 Shepard Street New Haven and Catherine Cufink of 45 Baggett Street New Haven were charged with statutory offenses after a Sunday arrest in a local hotel. Smith will be rearrested after leaving the county jail where he was fined, as authorities obtained a warrant for new support of his wife following a taxicab pursuit before the hotel stay.
New Haven police officer C. A. Stevens describes rapid recovery after taking Tanlac. He toured a run-down health state with stomach pain gas rheumatic pain and fatigue and says his digestion sleep strength and overall condition improved, claiming Tanlac helped him feel better than in months.
A brief catalog note presents infant undergarments emphasizing softness and comfort. It lists fine cotton bands with shell finish in sizes from 2 to 6, infant cashmere bands edged with silk, and silk and wool bands with silk edging, detailing weights and finishes.
An old advertisement touts Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for stomach gas and related symptoms. It claims relief from pressure, palpitations, cold limbs, and drowsiness, promoting a normal breath and comfort after meals. Genuine yellow package cost one dollar from local druggists.
A Bridgeport merchants event showcases locally made goods. The campaign highlights Canfield Rubber Co Dress Shields Crown Corset Co Rengo Belt Reducing Corsets and Bias Narrow Fabric Co Bartons Novelty Bias Binding among participating firms.
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