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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
18
The German steamer Hisio Hugo Stinnes from New Orleans for Hamburg put into Halifax harbor this afternoon with a cargo of pulp on fire. The blaze began aboard the vessel and prompted docking for safety and inspection by harbor officials.
An old advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural laxative substitute for calomel. The copy highlights 17 years of practice, the tablets' mild effect, and claims of relief from dark mouth and headaches. Priced 25 and 30 cents.
Republican aldermen push for appointment by council while Democrats want mayoral control. The debate centers on an added assistant building inspector job at 2500 dollars yearly, linked to electrical work. The council unanimously approved creating an electrical division, a code, and a board of examiners, amid calls for stricter supervision of electricians.
Washington May 10 The House passed a Fordney resolution authorizing a 5 million dollar loan to Liberia by a vote of 148 to 199. The measure proceeds to the Senate. Contained within local council actions are debates over fire protection and electrical inspection staff with party line tensions and possible further votes next Monday.
President Harding is seen vetoing the Bonus bill in current form as American Legion leaders oppose Smoot plan and back McCumber proposals. Senate votes and House margins suggest the bill could become law despite a veto, with public and private pressure shaping the outcome.
New York building expenditures for April fell 13.1 percent to 192,194,382, led by a 49,164,980 drop in New York City alone. The nationwide total declined by 29,157,605, while Philadelphia surged with a 12,705,000 increase to 21,906,640 in March-to-April changes.
Judge Paul K. Miller of the Probate court yesterday named Charles Stuarts Can hed Judge William He Comley and Thomas Fish to appraise the $500 000 estate of Mrs Aiice C J Watton admitted probate Tuesday The appointment follows the estate’s formal recognition in court and sets the appraisal process in motion in preparation for distribution to heirs and creditors.
Tired body cells needing strength are urged to take Patter John's Medicines to restore vitality and purify impurities. The ad promises rebuilding flesh and health after winter fatigue and strain.
Nat Goldstein of St. Louis asked President Harding to withdraw his nomination to be Internal Revenue collector for Eastern Missouri. The move prompted by daily attacks from Senate Democratic leaders, with Senator Spear of Missouri revealing the withdrawal. Goldstein cited unfounded press condemnations and urged the president to consider the truth of his life and public service.
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