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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement describes a home treatment for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It urges readers to share the formula, claiming par mint and dilution can reduce inflammation equalize ear pressure and relieve secretions. Endorses trial for those with catarrhal symptoms and ringing.
Shoppers watched water cascade from a roller pipe into the window displays of Dillon & Company on Main Street. Ice water leaked through three floors, soaking stock in the Butler Company clothing store and other goods before firefighters and police limited further damage.
The auxiliary schooner yacht Misery owned by Irwin Cox of New York ran ashore at the mouth of the St Johns River. Mr and Mrs Cox and Mr and Mrs George Bullard, all from New York, were aboard and rescued today with crew members after spending the night in heavy seas and rigging. The pie boat Mot picked them up using Lifelines.
About 80 couples attended the St. Patrick dinner dance at the Bridgeport club last night. After the dinner, novelty dances followed with flyers for the women. One of the featured dances was a wisp sas dance.
Merle Bixby of this city handed over threatening letters to police today amid his campaign against the proposed state daylight saving law. He had denounced daylight plan opponents recently in a public debate with President Rewards of State College.
James H. Allen claims a lifelong rheumatism cure dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles and banishes all symptoms. He says doctors endorsed it after years of trial and that Hindle's Drug Stores act as local agents offering a money back guarantee.
London dispatch reports Walter Fame Love, first Lord of the Admiralty, defending a traditional policy that Britain must not be outmatched at sea. He denounces any naval armament competition with the United States as repugnant, urging emulation only in reducing excess naval strength and maintaining British superiority.
storms battered North Dakota with snowdrifts up to fifty feet near Devil's Lake and Minot, trapping trains and delaying freight. Officials report widespread property damage and five deaths over two days as temperatures rise and service slowly resumes.
Fayville Arkansas March 17 Miss Carslee Teed of Mitte Rovk judged most beautiful at University of Arkansas beauty contest run by Razorback managers. Sophomore Miss Reed Callese of Agriculture led as beauty favorite with about 44 000 votes.
Obituary notices list Aimathy B. Cashin and several relatives and friends. Died Tuesday and services conducted at Mul ling Parlors. burial in Calvary cemetery. Also mourners include Ellery Deveny infant daughter of Edward and Mrs Deveny. services at August G. Baker mortuary. Lakeview cemetery burial. Francis Streth and others mourned at family homes. Presbyterian and Baptist religious rites noted. Burial in Mountain Grove and Park cemeteries. numerous relatives and friends attend. Funeral prayers for Nellie Murphy and Garrison Brink recorded. multiple church services and burials at Fairfield and Roslindale locations. Mortuary notices for Ward M. Cowles and Harriet Dixon, with flowers and delegations. Lakeview and Parl cemetery burials indicated.
The era's largest private cash sale in New York City includes the Remington Arms plant site at the Remington Building area for 11.9 million dollars, with General Electric planning a vast expansion and Allied groups forming to oversee property and plant deals. A stockholders meeting is set for March 16 to consider raising authorized capital to fund expansion and possible Remington acquisition.
Grand Rapids Mich March 17 Wital defence arguments completed and the government plea wall under way in the Newberry election conspiracy case tonight was within a few hours of submission to the jury. Martin W Turkleton of New York for the defence and Frank Dailey of Indianapolis for the government argued in debate today. Defendant Senator Tranan H Newtry and Paul Kira campaign manager alternately extolled and condemned the conspiracy as it was explained as dark and mysterious then a simple proposition that men must not invade elations. Mr Littleton occupied the morning and half the afternoon. Mr Dalley began lite in the afternoon and has it all dis porgal all of tomorrow. Judge Claim once indicated he will not charge the jury till Friday unless arguments are completed by tomorrow noon.
Chicago March 17 Anzac veteran H W Connolly calls Australia a modern utopia while listing everyday prices from bun galows to six course dinners and best theatre seats. He urges a travel zealot ethos with a provocative southwest line.
New York officials announce a federal campaign to save money on meat from March 22 to 27. The effort, led by Food Administrator Arthur Williams, expands to New Jersey Iowa Michigan Indiana and Wisconsin with posters in butcher shops and a daily special sale. Prices will be uniform across the city and published in newspapers.
In town with ten to twelve foot drifts, snow subways are installed to let pedestrians cross streets. Residents say these elevated passages enable safer transit amid heavy snowfall and drifting, easing daily movement for shoppers and locals.
A string of deaths due to suffocation from stiff high neckpieces prompts a coroner to return a verdict of death from misadventure. The latest victim is William Howes, a farmer, who choked after his collar constricted during a fall.
In a piece from LeMoora, fishermen along the navy yard wharves are said to earn about $100 daily scavenging junk and coal, despite gear loss from a storm and ongoing dangers. A separate Joplin item reports Paul Brown escaping detention after a 25 foot jump from Greene County Detention Home during a jailbreak attempt, uninjured, while a Norman Street incident left Flouser with a knife wound near the eye.
Berlin police report clashes between regular troops and civilians at Kottbusser Tor and nearby areas this afternoon. Six people were killed and many injured as fighting erupted at the underground railway station and surrounding streets.
Washington reports 1420 workers were removed from the government payroll as railroads return to private ownership per Director General Hines. A new cut is expected under revised conditions, with officials citing market adjustments and management changes.
The forecast notes fair weather for Southern New England on Thursday and Friday while Northern New England faces markedly colder conditions. Offshore winds from the Atlantic coastal areas bring fresh northwest flow north of Gandy Hook with generally fair skies east of the Mississippi. High pressure has risen and showers are limited to the southeast on Thursday as the Atlantic and Gulf states see cloudy conditions.
Dr Ver Kahne leads a new Bavarian government coalition formed by the demo irate and popular parties with Von Kahr named minister president. The cabinet includes foreign affairs, finance, justice, and duties in a reshaped ministry.
The Ebert cabinet met in Stuttgart on Tuesday afternoon with President Ebert preaching. General Merker’s report described negotiations with Dr. Kipp, which the Ebert government said were initiated by the General. The cabinet declared no negotiations with Tkapp and demanded withdrawal of troops at once.
An Allied decree allocates a German former monarch to a residence in Giochi province with dates to be fixed by future movement. The order mentions a forthcoming announcement and reference to a one time monarch amid recent Allied communications.
In Holland the Dutch escort, believed to be guarding a former Crown Prince Frederick William, left today by order of the government. Freeric William remains well informed on German events but doubts the Kapp movement will endure. He boxed with Brigomaster Pereboom’s son, a skilled opponent, in today’s scene.
March 17 report from Reval bureau of Berlingske Tidende says Esthonian and Dettish governments have reached an extremely grave stage. The joint frontier commission has concluded negotiations and concentrations troops along the frontier, signaling heightened tensions between the two states.
Reports from Paris March 17 say the French foreign office notes growing danger of extended conflict between German workers and the military. Independent Socialists have given an ultimatum to withdraw forces within 24 hours, otherwise they threaten to march on Berlin.
Austrian ambassador Professor Wartmen arrived in Stuttgart to confer with German leaders. He warned that a victory by Chancellor Kapp could trigger revolutions in Vienna and Budapest.
In Roanoke Virginia Republicans at a state convention elected four delegates at large and four alternates to the national convention. They instructed them to support Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois for the presidential nomination. The opposition pressed for uninstruted delegates.
London March 17 reports friz-bar persons killed in Essen riots per an official British telegraph.
The annual meeting at the Animal Rescue League offices reviewed work done in the year and re-elected officers. Directors named include Mrs. W. B. Bishop Sr. and Mrs. W. Allen, with President William E. Burnham and Treasurer George R. Hair continuing in their roles. The president reported 456 cases handled, including 49 complaints investigated, animal care totals, rescues, and emergency calls.
A construction site in St. John's Quebec collapsed today killing three people and another dying. Two men were seriously injured while a dozen workers remained buried in the debris as rescue efforts continued.
A vintage ad touts Dr Daniel Carey promoting Urshroot as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of kidney disease dangers and urges readers to buy the medicine at Hindle's drug store, claiming broad success and patient access.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilner's Swamp-Root as a trusted kidney aid. It claims wide use, sworn testimonials, and that the remedy addresses kidney and urinary ailments while neutralizing uric acid. Sample bottles are offered by mail and larger bottles sold at drugstores.
A fragmentary note references a race trade figure near 205,000 and mentions price pressures affecting opponents. A vague line points to Erince with a possible typo or misread name. The context remains unclear but suggests economic or market discussions tied to a specific event.
A damaged account warns influenza causes systemic damage and long term illness. It cites Dr GA Allen’s remedy trusted for catarrhal diseases and claims significant weight gain after six bottles. The piece emphasizes severe health consequences and advocates the pictured treatment as pivotal.
Mrs Smith of 2418 Broadway reports eighteen years of misery from piles ended after using two bottles of Miro Pile Remedy. She praises the cure and urges others to try the product, promising a refund if not satisfied. Hindle's Drug Store sells the remedy and backs the advertisement.
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