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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

5

Banker Representative to Address Kiwanis Luncheon

Major George K. Weston, special representative of the Bankers' Development corporation, is scheduled to speak at the Kiwanis luncheon at noon today in the Stratfield hotel on "Conditions in the Near East." Cost accountants of the Manufacturers' Association convene tonight at the University Club with W. J. Evans of International Time Recording Company presenting on keeping cost records of Nabors.

George K. Weston Bankers’ Development Corporation Kiwanis Stratfield Hotel Near East Manufacturers’ Association University Club W. J. Evans International Time Recording Company Nabor

Insistent alcohol owner freed. custodian jailed in New Haven

Dominick Perotti was fined 150 dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in jail for possessing denatured alcohol with sulphate additive. A companion claimed ownership amid protests. Both were jailed in January as the Supreme Court reviewed their cases. Perotti has prior denatured alcohol cases, dating back to Christmas three years ago.

New Haven Dominick Perotti Supreme Court Perotti

Narcotic Squad to Gain 129 Federal Agents

Washington May 11 The Civil Service Commission says the federal government will add 125 to the 175 anti narcotic agents already employed in suppressing illicit narcotics traffic. Applications close May 20 with salaries from 2040 to 2490 a year and travel allowances. In 1923 the force handled 7202 criminal cases with 4410 tried, 4194 convictions, 4692 years in prison and fines totaling 428643.

Washington Civil Service Commission United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Board of Civil Service Examiners

Congress Criticisms Spark Debate in House

In Washington on May 14, Rep Connally charged Elbert Gary of United States Steel, Nicholas Murray Butler, and Orrin Lester with a covert assault on Congress. He criticized Speaker Gillette and Rep Longworth for failing to defend Congress, tying complaints to the Mellon Tax Plan and war profiteering.

Washington Congress Elbert Tt. Gary United States Steel Corporation Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Orrin Lester Bowery Savings Bank of New York Representative Connally Texas Connally Gillette Longwirth Ohio

Woman's body found in lot where church was being built

In West Paterson New Jersey May 14 the body of Marie S Pierrazzo 63 of Paterson was found in a shack beside the jet on which a church was being raised as a thank offering for her son Charles safe return from World War I A blood smeared stiletto lay on a sideboard Robbery motive is suspected with about 100 in cash missing Her husband Salvatore 46 and nephew Frank Carbone 26 are being questioned She had solicited subscriptions for the church after her son returned and had paid carpenters to work on the building

West Paterson N. J Marie S. Pierrazzo Paterson Salvatore Frank Carbone

Wife Slayer Goes to Wethersfield for 10 Year Term

Dr Joseph Spoth of Sharon received ten to fifteen years for killing his wife. Judge Allyn L Drown ordered the sentence and Spoth was moved to Wethersfield with Sheriff Turkington. The plea of manslaughter was accepted despite the daughter Eda Benson’s wish for first degree murder. Public defender J C Roraback plans an appeal.

Litulmvield pDr Joseph Spoth Sharon Allyn L. Drown Wethersfield Turkington Buddie Tralecomb Eda Benson J.C Roraback Spoth

Pope Pius Health Denied In Vatican Statement

In Rome on May 14 the Vatican denied rumors that Pope Pius is indisposed. The denial comes after reports circulating in Rome, initially promoted by the Tribuna, claiming the pope was unwell.

Rome Vatican Today Pius

Birth rate declines over six years in Stamford data

The State Department of Health at Stamford reports a six year study showing a continuous fall in birth rate from 1919 to 1924. Births fell from 2 814 to 2 368, deaths remained about the same, marriages steady, and deaths from contagious diseases dropped notably from 488 to 198.

State Department of Health Stamford

Henry Ford to Referee 560 Mile Indy Race

Henry Ford will referee the twelfth annual 560 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway race on May 36. Three of his cars entered by a local dealer. Ford, an early auto racing pioneer since 1908, will settle start disputes and have authority to stop cars or disqualify and reinstate them.

Indianapolis Henry Ford America Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ford Barney Oldfield Frank Kulich Detroit Mr. Ford

Mrs Catherine Fobert Recovers Strength After Pink Pills

A Watertown New York woman recounts severe illness after influenza leaving her bedridden for two months. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she gained sixteen pounds, regained appetite and color, and returned to work. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady. A free booklet Building Up the Blood is offered.

Catherine Fobert Bronson Street Watertown N. Y Dr. Willames Wiliams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Fine wool crepe garments in popular colors and styles

Made of exceptionally fine quality wool crepe in knife and combination created models. In the most popular colors of tan, brown, navy and grays.

Roshanara Faille

Boys and Girls Playclothes 97 Cents Sale

A timely sale of boys and girls play clothes for ages 2 to 6. Includes romper creepers ginghams chambrays and denim wash suits and baseball suits offered at 97 cents each to save on summer supplies as assortments last.

Lttle

Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Local Advertiser

After years of ill health from rheumatism A all en suffered and studied a remedy dissolving uric deposits in joints and muscles. He claims the formula banishes symptoms quickly and offers a money-back guarantee with Tindle's Drug Store as distributor.

A.allen Rochester Rhen Tindle’s

Tub Silk Slips Sold At Moderate Prices

An exceptionally fine quality tub silk slips with a deep double hem of self material offered in white brown blue and pink. Usually higher priced.

TIZ FOR SWOLLEN TIRED ACHING FEET ADVERTISEMENT

An old advertisement touts a foot soak product named Tiz or Tia promising instant relief for swollen tired feet. It claims drawing out poisonous exudations and easing burning, inflamed and sweaty feet with a soak. A guaranteed year of comfort is offered with purchase at drug or department stores.

Powerful Poslam Heals Eczema In Gentle Skin Remedy

Poslam is promoted as a highly concentrated skin remedy that is safe for delicate skin including babies. It claims instant itching relief and rapid improvement of disfiguring eruptions, available at all druggists for 30 cents.

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