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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1922
Page
2
Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt will play Eve in the four act drama Adam and Eve written by Sacha Guitry. Lucien Guitry will portray Adam. Eve is to be played by Mme Bernhardt who will be about 70 years old and Adam seven years younger.
President Harding will be asked to transfer Public Health Service hospitals to the Veterans Bureau by executive order. Forbes said about 5000 former service patients receive care there and centralizing control aims at saving money and improving efficiency. The plan was discussed at the White House conference, and Harding was said to favor it.
Afarsaaw reports Polish delegates in London secured a loan of 4,009,000 pounds sterling from a major British financial group. They say the agreement was reached under favorable terms and will aid Poland in its financial needs.
An old advertisement suggests that frequent headaches stem from weak blood described as blood poverty. It touts Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a remedy to build blood and strength, claiming the iron content reddens blood and promotes health. It promotes purchase from a druggist in tablet or liquid form.
General Pershing warned that reducing the army to 115,000 jeopardizes coast defenses and overseas possessions such as Hawaii and the Canal Zone. He urged maintaining a mobile force of 150,000 with 75,000 available for quick deployment, highlighting costs, border needs, and the risk to the Philippines if treaties falter.
Walter Large five year old nephew of Secretary Hoover drowned today in a swimming pool at the Hoover home in Palo Alto California during a family reunion. Servants found him unconscious shortly before noon and doctors worked hours without success. The event follows the earlier dessert worries and mentions unrelated ad text in the report.
The House approved the Soldiers' bonus with the sales tax by 343 to 78 under a gag rule after a long, heated debate. Supporters called it the best obtainable measure while opponents charged it would be costly and politically driven. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
The text records remarks by Tilson and Merritt regarding proposed bonus legislation. It discusses fears of embedding the measure with favorable terms for veterans and critiques from Roosevelt and party platforms on taxation and government spending. The passage notes opposition from lawmakers and concerns about Treasury impacts and broader policy aims.
New York report states twenty seven Sing Sing inmates in the death house laughed at a newly shown film comedy just before their executions. Prison censors chose the film, aiming to ease brooding among the condemned. Lawrence Kubal refused to watch.
A portly trial recounts Dominick Crapanese and Rugiero accusing Renaldine of murder during a whiskey run. The witness describes Renaldine forced to surrender money and be gagged with a handkerchief before a fatal shot.
Edmund Wolfe declares the Senate will not pass the bonus legislation. Banks oppose direct action now, arguing the plan shifts the burden to small banks and may force taxation. Legion representatives discuss veterans views and the House passage versus Senate fate.
An advertisement for Bromo Quinixe tablets claims preventive benefits against colds grip and influenza. The ad notes a price of 39 cents and bears a signature line reading Grove.
Barry Lieb of Washington Avenue and Prank Chase of State Street clashed on Main Street yesterday afternoon after an insult and a brief scuffle. Both men were arrested for assault.
Bethel, March 24. Special report states a new smallpox case, a fifteen year old boy from a farm not previously affected, has appeared. Dr John T Black will visit tomorrow to assess conditions and possible policy changes. over a thousand residents remain unvaccinated despite a three day inoculation deadline. The quarantine extends to seven families now isolated plus the new patient, with Dr Lanpher set to stay about three weeks from the last case.
Four revenue agents and officers pursued a moonshine operation in rough Stepney hills near Bridgeport. They found a hidden still with large quantities of liquor and mash, returning battered and worn, with signs the plant had operated for some time and distributed product across Fairfield County.
Oklahoma Governor Tr. B. Robertson and Fred C. Dennis were indicted by a grand jury on bribery counts. The district court term will begin in three to four weeks at Okmulgee with Dennis reportedly at large.
Senators debated the pact with Walsh of Mortain pressing for four power rigidity and non renewal of Anglo Japanese ties. Van Pollette urged six amendments including annual notice termination and Philippine independence linking signatories. Reed’s dramatic denunciation triggered an applause that breached rules as he warned Russia and Germany may unite against the West.
In a lengthy roll call passage the article lists Democrats and Republicans by name and state, noting showings and pairings for voting, plus a section on an Italian benefit ball to aid war veterans. It mentions Justice Wheeler and Jonathan Godfrey as honorary patrons and Senator Ricci as guest of honor at the Ritz Carlton event in New York.
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