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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1926
Page
11
Advertisement claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets will fatten undernourished children quickly. It touts sugar coated tablets as pleasant to take, promises rapid weight gain, and urges purchase from Vander Drug Stores. It cites a dramatic example of a woman gaining 16 pounds in 80 days.
An advertisement promises quick relief from neuritis pains with Allenthu Special Formula No 2 capsules. It claims dramatic sleep restoration, reduced pain within hours, and continued use over two to three days to fully dissapear pain in shoulders arms neck or legs, with Hindle Drug Stores as a supplier.
A free trial of a breathing method claims to help asthma sufferers breathe easier without discomfort or time loss. The ad promises the method works in any climate and invites readers to begin at once, with order form and postage details provided.
Vermont reports Coronel Coolidge weaker but stable as doctors say his heart condition improves. Volunteers from Hartford Woodstock and Plymouth clear a highway from White River Junction to Plymouth to open the route for a possible presidential visit amid winter storms.
A local meeting approved forming the Algonquin Holding Company to manage costs for a new building adjacent to the old United Congregational church at Broad and Albert. The charter shows $50,000 capital stock, 90 shares with a par value of $104, starting with $1,000 issued, with officers to be named.
A fragmentary report indicates a bank was held up, with several garbled names and locations. The readable bits suggest a robbery incident with missing details about suspects and exact site.
Toronto AP report says Ontario Liquor Board chair Janey Hales cancelled licenses of 20 hotels province wide for temperance laws violations. Twelve in Toronto, five in Hamilton, others in London Kitchener and Whitby. Hotels with revoked licenses may still rent rooms but cannot operate or sell liquor.
The Jewish community hosts an 8 pm program in Venkat Dneh school auditorium to back Bridgeport fundraising for United Palestine Appeal. Joseph Barondess of New York to speak on Palestine rebuilding. Judge Berard A. Rosenblatt to preside after recent Palestine study. Notables, artists, and cantor Paul Discount of Temple Emmanuel, Hartford, will perform as part of the program.
Nelson Gordy, director of art work at Central High, spoke at luncheon on how the Advertising Club can promote school artwork. He described art and poster classes and presented posters showing students in activities. He suggested assisting Central High with poster content from a contest by Bridgeport Brass. Next meeting will feature Dr. George Wood Anderson as speaker.
The annual meeting of the Smith Head Rifle Club was held at the Armory. Officers named include J. Palmer as vice-president and Nara More as treasurer. George Thomas was elected detective officer. The club maintains a pistol squad and competes in league matches with the National Rifle Association.
March 16. Cornelis O Leary, former assistant to Health Commissioner Tha Yoon Foar, was named assistant health commissioner to be confirmed by the council. He will start April and focus on meat inspections and foods sold. Also notes on Simon Tennett’s divorce and a local assault arrest.
Clara Crummings sues the city over injuries from an incident at Summerfield arena. Attorney David W. Price claims the city paid an unsatisfactory damages award and seeks $75 from the aldermen for approval of claims. Crummings seeks $1,500 for a knee injury that confined her to bed a week and home six weeks.
The Algonquin Club hosts a St Patrick Day smoker with about 20 members attending. A dinner at 7 o'clock precedes entertainment featuring a musical program and vaudeville acts led by Liebert Weber Jr. Soloists include Joseph Wieler William Chew Pelos Try Oh Chirk and others. New York acts will provide front entertainment.
Darien March 16 Special three violators of the liquor law were fined amounts totaling 100 dollars. One man, Jehu F. Laight, was sentenced to two years by Judge Bates Dana for transporting 350 gallons of whiskey. another, Nichols Street resident Robert Lyons, was fined 300 dollars and costs with a 30 day stay. Stanwood Maxs added a 30 dollar fine and 30 days.
A chaotic report describes a stabbing incident where a wounded slayer is killed after being removed from bed. Prank Johnson allegedly aided by others is named in the fray, with Thomas Gabsean and Gibson involved. John Johnson and Realigloz are also mentioned.
A fragmentary report from Canute mentions Maury Sharpe and a two and a half ald babe killed four minutes after a prior event. The text is garbled but implies a violent death connected to Fort Williams. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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