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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1924

Page

3

Nations Urged to Unite on Marine Safety Plans

London May 13 delegates from the United States Great Britain Australia Canada Belgium Denmark France Germany Spain Sweden Norway and others met at the second international shipping conference presidency Sir Alan Garrett Anderson. They debated safety at sea and the need for an international conference on life saving measures and flag discrimination while calling for coordinated action to resist unfair subsidies and safeguard freedom of the seas.

London Delegats Alan Garrett Anderson Chamber of Shipping United Kingdom United States Great Dias

Assessors Visit Capital for Tax Study and Hear Questions

Assessor Thomas McCormack John Y Caldwell and Lawrence T Gil travel to Hartford for a tax study session. They plan to discuss assessment procedures and cross examination questions, including how to handle cases with no inventories or appraisals, and hear remarks from Commissioner Blodgett.

Thomas McCormack John Y. Caldwell Lawrence T Gil Harte Ford Ed Agin

Mulligan Reappointed Head of Connecticut Knights of Columbus

Warllppord May 13 The Knights of Columbus Connecticut opening line reports 135 delegates sent and 200 visiting at St Josephs Cathedral. State Deputy Mulligan renominated after urging unity and religious meetings. 25 000 membership and 37 878 4at insurance handled praised. State Secretary John Philips renominated opposed by Conway in Battle. Bishop John Nilan spoke.

Warlppord Compemion Ranights of Columbus Connecticut Mies St. Josephs Catedral Garde William Fo Mul Guineechi Ut Joan VY McDonough Naugatuci John Philps John Nilan

Conventioneers Elect Connecticut Catholic Officers for Year

The convention elected officers for the coming year. State Deputy William J Mulligan of Thompsonville is named along with state secretary Johnny Phillips of Hartford, state treasurer John M Bransfield of Willimantic, state advocate Jerome J Collins of New London, state warden William L T Brown of Hartford, and other listed figures including Ray Mt Normand Tariff Valle, Thomas McMahon Ampmile, George F Catrell Bethel, G Flannigan Haven, John J O Keefe, William J Bugsie Cromwell, William J Delaney, and Kiank Reddington.

Connecticut William J Mulligan Thompsonville Johnny Phillips Hartford John M. Bransfield Willimantic Jerome J. Collins New London William LT Brown Berlin The Ray Mt Normand Tarif Valle Thomas McMahon George F Catrell Bethel G & Flannigan Haven John J O'Keefe Seynow William J Bugsie Cromwell Willam J Delaney Kiank Reddington

Bridgeport Hosts Second Largest Masonic Chapter Assembly

Hartford May 13 reports from the forty four subdata chapters convened at the Masonic Temple for the forty fifth annual convocation of the Grand Priests of Conneticut. Grand High Priest Khan of Danbury presided. Election results show 91% candidates exalted 99 admissions and 9 reinstatements with 212 deaths and 15 dimissions. Members April 36 stood at 798 a gain of 678. Pythagoras Hartford led in work with 19% exalted. Danbury 67 exalted. Jesuslem Bridgeport 47 exalted. Latest chapters listed include Jerusalem Bridgeport 1236 and Hankii Haven 1086. Afternoon session elected William Shellie of Stratford grand high priest. deputies and grand officers named.

Hartford Masonic Temple Conneticut Hanford Apis Admira Bridgeport Pythagoras Jerusalem Hankii Fxow Haven William Shellie Startford Wiliam Epwess New Mayen Elbert Dar Hie Danielson George $ Hadloch Wartford Geoge A Kies

Few Eclectic Doctors Attend Hartford Meeting

Special to The Telegram reports interest in the Connecticut Eclectic Medical Association has waned since the society backed bills before the Legislature. At the postponed meeting only six or so members appeared, led by John O Perry of New Haven as president and Thomas Mulligan of New Britain as secretary. The dwindling turnout signals the faction’s near extinction as few eclectic physicians may legally practice in Connecticut.

Hartford Connecticut Didectic Medical Association John O Perry New Haven Eclectic Examinings Board Thomas Mulligan New Britain Eclec'ic Connecticut

Try This New Kind of Corset For Weight Reduction

A reader reports trying a novel corset claiming to reduce bulging fat without unnatural firmness or discomfort. The ad tone promises ease in daily wear for outdoor or indoor activities and implies confidence in fitness results.

Funds to Pay Off 2.3 Million Deficit Reported in House

Washington reports a 2.3 million deficit clearance plan by the House Appropriations Committee. Most funds cover Department of Justice salaries and ordinary expenses, with 200 thousand for war fraud investigations and prosecutions. A 109 thousand item funds a senate inquiry and 300 thousand enables US participation in Inter-American Committee on Elections and Communications meeting in Mevio City starting May 27.

Washington Department of Juice House Appropriations Department of Justus Senate United States Mevio City

Hoodoo for Ad Club fuels subscription push

Members of the Ad Club discuss funding and accreditation as they seek a $300 delegate fund and plan to send a London delegate to a national convention. The group notes fundraising needs and wonders about future use of a cautious, uncertain plan.

Loyteen Teat Manefactuers Builse Po Alubra Tive London

Suspended Sentence for Liquor Offense Doomed by Judge

A suspect identified as Julius Wainer faced a suspended sentence for liquor offenses after a local incident. A small bottle of liquor was found near his residence, with details reviewed by Judge Willie Buahjes. The Crippled Children’s hospital unit in Crippled Children, Springfield, Massachusetts plans a ceremony at 2:30 led by the Grand Master of Massachusetts and Derby officials.

Julus Wainer Ody Ogden Gisen Avalays Willie Bua Hjes Darth Ream Jogland Sinonera Hospital Crippled Children Springfield Masaachusetta Grand Master of Masons of Massachusetts Bax Dudley I Berrel Sipoud Imperial Potente Ak Som Nava Niner Wyheman Divan

Smart New Hats Showcase Summer Styles at $4.95

Bright crepe hats and scarfs in black and navy feature grograin and satin finishes. Simple trims and neat bows highlight summer modes with white or red accents. A delightful, tailored display offers a wide choice at four dollars ninety five cents.

To bob or not to bobh and beauty services ad

An ad text promotes bob haircuts by expert operators at a large beauty parlor offering permanent waves facials scalp treatments manicuring and shampooing. It highlights Yevette hair bands and a complete line of hair goods, plus children's cuts on Hobby Horse chairs and summer fashion blouses priced around five dollars.

Marcel

Childrenswear and Lingerie Prices At The Store Front

Dainty lawn or dotted swiss bonnets with wide trills lace trimmed for 8c Baby’s wool stockings in new back color made with silk heel and toe 50e Sizes 4 4 2 10 OF Baby’s dresses and slips match made of mush lace trimmed in long or short styles Sizes in mand 3 Two styles dainty and easy to Liunder 75c and 1 Muslin gowns for bals these gowns made of fine soft finish muslin and rimmed with dainty lace 7c Second floor rear.

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