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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
4
This ad claims Danderine removes dandruff within ten minutes of application and leaves hair with lift, softness, and shine. It promises scalp invigorating effects, reduced itching, and stronger roots, noting immediate noticeable improvement and a fuller appearance. It urges readers to purchase a small bottle from drug stores for a few cents.
Arnold Lorand of Austria advocates reinforcing gland functions with extracts from healthy young animals to combat aging. Glandogen, a new gland tonic in tablet form, claims to revive devitalized glands and sustain energy. Hindle Drug Co offers the product and warns against substitutes.
In Stamford on May 24 a confrontation at 95 Stilwater avenue drew 300 spectators and police. Mrs. Alberta Childs, Mrs. Lucy Murickson, and Mrs. Childs were arrested for assault and breach of the peace. Separate reports note two boys burglarizing a candy shop and a Hymowitch store burglary on West Broad street. Harry Meisel reports stolen electric wiring pipes and William Schlitt, Jr. faces bail for driving while intoxicated after an accident on Atlantic and Malin streets.
Frederick Berg signed a contract to sell Laddin Rock farm on the Boston Post road to Walter F. Mullen of Buffalo for about 400000 dollars. The 200 acre property fronts 1200 feet on the Boston Post road and will be developed into business and residential tracts while preserving natural beauty. A prior effort by Anna Beecher Scoville to raise funds to buy it as a public park failed.
The Greenwich Schoolmasters' club has elected officers: President Henry C. Denny, vice-president George L. Akin, secretary Charles L. Sanders, treasurer Ray Harrington, and executive committee Berry L. Wright, Elton A. Dunn, and Thomas O'Brien.
Boston May 24 AP Joseph B Marsina former Warren Massachusetts banker had his appeal for a rerehearing by the U S Supreme Court denied He received seven years in Massachusetts penal institutions for misappropriating 213000 of First National Bank funds Marsina is serving four years three months in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary after a federal embezzlement conviction Frank L Taylor bank president received three years and confessed Marsina was arrested in Mexico City in 1923 and faced state court charges after federal conviction the case went to the Supreme Court on exceptions
Reports from chamber of commerce lunch reveal 31 new members enrolled as recruitment campaigners push to reach 200. Col. Lavery urged captains to submit final tallies by 6 pm tomorrow at the chamber office amid ongoing prospects and time constraints. Dudisy Bullard questioned handling a lingering card from a man who died seven years ago.
In Stamford a Wilson and Company refrigerator car was broken into during the night and a considerable quantity of provisions stolen. Twelve chickens were also taken from a coop on Eaton Avenue owned by John Scofield.
New York May 24 Fireman Frederick Revieire heroically saved a mother and three children from a third floor blaze. He climbed ladders leaped between windows, rescued the two year old, unconscious woman, and a four year old, then reentered to save the other child. The mother and older child were gravely burned. He then assisted with firefighting with first aid only for burns.
The Bridgeport Advertising club indefinitely postponed its annual banquet because of unforeseen conditions beyond the committees control. The Stratfield hotel dinner, planned for May 26, is called off. The regular luncheon today at noon will feature the election results for officers.
Muskegon May 24 police linked George Dutch Anderson to a spree across western and northern Michigan that netted over 75000 in cash and securities. The gang’s crimes included the Elk Rapids bank hold up, a Marine Berlin State Bank robbery, and the Lakey Foundry heist. Brackett, jailed 25 years for Los Angeles mail theft, is named as a gang member and suspect in earlier bonds theft.
Seventeen buffalo escaped into a 300 acre Blue Mountain park tract after a winter confinement. A tree blew down, forcing a fence opening and the herd stampeded through New Hampshire hills before rangers recaptured them. They were released again into the park at dusk to roam until next fall.
In Madrid on May 24 AP reports Ambassador Ogden H. Hammond held the first reception in the new American embassy building on Almagro street. Premier Primo de Rivera, all cabinet members, and the entire diplomatic corps attended the event.
Fairfield, May 24 Special The Fairfield band of 30 pieces directed by D. C. Ziroll opens a one and a half hour program by Fairfield artists with a half hour on air at 8 45. Selections include Royal Scotch Highlanders Always Genna of Stephen Foster Stors and Stripes Forever. Vocal program follows under Leila Joel Hulse with pupils from Roger Ludiowe High school and a ladies chorus.
Stamford May 24. The assault charge against Mrs Albert Childs for slashing her husband’s rival and damaging Mrs Lucy Murchinson’s coat and hat was nolled today after a $5 penalty. The charge against Mrs Childs’ husband William for assaulting his wife was nolled on payment of $5. The breach of peace charge against Mrs Murchinson was nolled on payment of $5.
Madison May 24 AP Discovery of a local anaesthetic superior to cocaine was announced by University of Wisconsin chemists. The drug, a Diperidine derivative, lasts 2.5 times longer with one tenth the toxicity of cocaine. Developed in three years by Prof M MacStvain and Ralph Jones, it does not require injection and provides surface anesthesia.
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