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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1928
Page
6
Senator Woodbridge N. Ferris of Michigan died after a pneumonia battle at age 75. His death immediate prompted Senate and House adjournments in tribute. Ferris, a longtime educator and founder of Ferris Institute, had recently announced retirement and had considered re election plans.
A historical remedy narrative discusses ease from constipation and torpid liver using olive tablets and a sugar-based supplement. It notes long-standing use, claims soothing effects, and mentions associated symptoms like halting breath, headaches, and fatigue. The text reads like an old recipe or patent remedy advertisement with implied benefits and risks.
A biographical sketch traces Ferris from organizing a business college in Dixon TI to founding Ferris Institute in Big Rapids Michigan and building a political path. He served as Pittsfield public schools superintendent, founded the Ferris Institute, ran for governor in 1894, won in 1912 and 1914, and later defeated Townsend to join the U.S. Senate after Truman Newberry’s exposure.
In Lansing on March 23, 1933, Governor Green nears naming former congressman Joseph Fordney to succeed the late Senator Woodbridge Ferris. Fordney, longtime Ways and Means chair, would serve a short term with a larger election to follow. Other possible appointees include Arthur Van Denberg and Arthur Sleeper. Governor Green rules out resigning to take the seat.
Washington March 23 The death of Senator Ferris slows congressional business to a crawl. The Senate adjourns to honor the dead while the House follows later. The radio bill awaits Senate approval and the naval appropriation bill moves forward as Congress gears up for summer conventions. Key issues loom including flood control farm relief and the tax bill as the 70th Congress nears its end.
Westport officials meet to resolve a surfacing dispute with State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald over Riverside avenue. The town offered land valued at about 500 dollars in exchange for a cement sidewalk and curb line, but Macdonald refused. A special town meeting is set for next Wednesday evening.
Anu automobile of former Fire Commissioner James C. D. Lawlor, 439 Norman Street, stolen Thursday night, was recovered near Maplewood School by Patrolman Julius P. Gombur after pursuing three suspicious youths. The officer identified the car as Lawlor’s. A second car, belonging to Harry Pisaren ta of 318 Riverside Avenue, Westport, stolen from Union Square, was found abandoned at Elm and Broad Streets.
A series of Sunday morning radio addresses on WICC asks why men ought to attend church. Speakers include A H Chafee, C Kinsman, and T J Pardy from Park Street and area churches.
A brief note remarks that Dirtripunon presents a great problem with few hold-up men in the lands that produce hemp. The oddly phrased fragment hints at social or economic tension around hemp cultivation and security.
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