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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1923

Page

2

G O P Celebrates Victory in City Parade

The Republican victory parade moves through Breadstreet State Street Main with hundreds of autos and marchers despite drizzle. Banners target the charter, Mayor Atwater, and George Eames as crowds chant support for John T. King and the Twelfth district. A bus carrying Normal school students drew notable attention.

Breadstreet State Street Bull's Head Thr Atwater George Eames Grand Marina Norither John T. King F.ms Alfred W. Bupchel Wairfield Bridgepot Bridgeort Normal School Danbury Normal School

No Need to Be Dyspeptic Advertisement from an old paper

An old ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal aid for all ages. It claims the tablets sweeten the stomach, absorb gases, relieve heaviness, stop sour rises, and resist digestion problems, promising a healthy stomach and prevention of late life distress.

Stuart

European cure promises relief for rheumatic pains

An advertisement touts Buhler Oil as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatic and gouty pains. It claims rapid improvement, a full refund if unsatisfied, and a written guarantee from the druggist, with deposits and returns described. Names of sellers and distributors appear amid bold claims of dramatic, almost magical, results.

Europe Buhler Buhler Gil Dot Podius Bubier OU Lnfe

Rum Running Treaty Nears Seal Against Smuggling

The Imperial conference accepted Hughes proposals to curb rum running by British vessels near American shores. A treaty granting reciprocal search rights and allowing authorized British ships to carry sealed liquor into American ports is nearing completion. Washington and London aim to empower prohibition enforcement with a broader patrol range and avoid delays from Congress while preserving international law limits.

London America Great Britain Imperial Conference Hughes United States Foreign Office State Department Washington British Foreign Office Lord Curzon Congress Noveking Tandon Harvey Three Mile Senate Treasury Atlantic

Schwab Admits Lending Money in Hotel Project Confession

Schwab admits lending money rather than loaning his name to the deal. He says he did not want a note payable to himself to avoid others feeling no obligation to repay. He recalls a “funny Irishman” tale prompting him to call bankers for a $10,900 loan, then regrets the guidance from his counsel. He marveled that Mrs Tayes could obtain $300,000 in allegedly forged notes and criticized the banks for advancing funds without verifying endorsements or collateral.

Teat Schwab Atah Ateei Lfe Schirah

Norwalk Woman Falls at Rail Station in Stamford

Special to the TelegramMiss Leona Farrell of 458 Main Street Norwalk fell down stairs at the railroad station in Stamford tonight injuring her back. She was taken to Stamford Hospital in stable condition. She slipped on wet steps while crossing from the westbound to the eastbound platform near the tunnel under the tracks.

Stamford Leona Farrell Main Street Norwalk Stamford Hospital Farre

Robbery Report Involving Junked Auto and Local Homes

A junked auto with missing engine was stolen from a ravine off French street and reported by owner J Handleman of 128 French street. Burglars took 347.97 from the Aviantic and Pacific grocery at 1861 East Main street after forcing a rear door Tuesday night. Daniel Thorson of 870 Hancock avenue reported a room entry theft of a suit and overcoat yesterday.

French Street J. Handleman French ‘Street Aviantic and Pacific Company East Main Street Daniel Thorson Hancock Avenue

Appointments To Various City Boards On Monday

The oncoming Monday will fill numerous terms on city agencies including the Board of Charities Sinking Fund commission Board of Police Commissioners Board of Health and other panels. Names such as James F Colem Dr J M Finnegan Anthony S Kenai and William B Booth appear among terms expiring or to be filled as hundreds of minor offices are anticipated.

Fice Board of Charities Jacob B. Klein Richard J Henry A. Bishop Charles G. Sanford Board of Police Commissioners Anthony S Kenai Frank W.evens Board of Health Ellatt. Bleck William B. Booth Mary A. Sullivan George E. Clark Charles Axmap James LM. Saxton City Plan Commission Howard G. Dunlar Sanitary Tespector Wiltam i. Martin William B. Sealer Weights and Measor George B. Clark Apportionment Board

Local artilleryman faces West Point exam results

Private Stephen Moravek of the 837th company, 242nd Coast Artillery, Bridgeport, along with two New London candidates, sat the West Point competitive examination. Governor Templeton will select the top two candidates for the United States Military Academy at West Point based on the results.

Stephen Moravek 837Th Company 242Nd Coast Artiller Bridgeport West Point New London Templeton United States Military Academy

Stamford Police Raid Billiard Room Promoter Arrested

Stamford police raided the billiard room of Eugene Kaminsky on Atlantic Street after complaints from a woman. Kaminsky, accused of running a gambling house, was charged and released on a small bond.

Stamford Stamivpord Eugene Kaminsky Atlantic Street

Relatives Claim Body of De s of Ontewin Canada

New York relatives say the body of Charles B. De s of Ontewin Canada was identified yesterday after his sudden death on Tuesday in his office at 133 John street NgMents were made to move the body to Canada for burial.

New York Charles B. Des Ontewin Canada John Street

Nevius Named Welfare Investigator for Fairfield County

Danbury November 7 Special to The Telegram Mrs George M Nevius of New Fairfield is appointed investigator for Fairfield County under the Widows Aid fund with a salary of 1800 dollars yearly. County commissioners select three women to handle county share of pension law duties. Leroy Lewis of Stratford and Mrs Nevius are among the county appointees. Also announced are Ernest Crofoot to succeed Homund Wolfe as county treasurer, Tann J Cuneo named counsel, and Reverend John C Lynch and Charles W Simpson named chaplains at the county jail.

Danbury Fairfield County Widows' Aid Fund George M. Nevius New Fairfield Neville Leroy Lewis Stratford Asse Sho Charles Jf. Hart Bethel Krnest Crofoot Darien Homund Wolfe First National Bank of Bridgeport Tann ‘J. Cuneo Norwalk John C. Lynch Fey Charles W W. Simpson

Boy Is Injured When Car Hits in Street

A 19 year old City Engineer’s office worker William A McDonald struck Buback as he darted from the curb and back, the right front wheel passing over him. Buback suffers a fractured skull and was taken to hospital after first aid. McDonald remained with his father awaiting word on Buback’s condition.

Buback William A Donald Film Street Rcight McDonald Witcome of Burh

Probate Deposits in State Library Vaults In Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Probate Court has deposited original probate files including wills and inventories in the State Library. State Librarian Goddard says these papers, not in current use, are stored alphabetically by district and will be accessible when work is completed. Sixty other probate districts have also deposited their files in the State library.

Bridgeport .Probate Court State Library Goddard

Baxter Seeks $5 Rebate On 1904 Norwalk Permit

Frank Baxter a South Mass street druggist has presented a 1904 permit to the Highway department to open a street in Norwalk's Second district. The Second District commissioners hold the permit and will decide if Baxter is entitled to the five dollar rebate.

Norwalk Frank Baxter South Mass Highway Department South Norwalk

Community Organization Listings In Bridgeport

A scanned page lists numerous Bridgeport clubs lodges and associations with addresses on State street Broad street Main street Cannon street and other avenues. Groups include Bridgeport Rifle club Zither club Uneas Council White Eagle Alpha circle Progressive circle Court Rome F of A Bridgeport lodge K of B and more. Member entities span veterans fraternal orders benevolent societies and social clubs with meeting sites at 360 State street 819 Broad street 595 East Washington avenue and other local venues.

Bridgeport State Street Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Bridgeport Zither Club Broad Street Ciccolo Roma Noble Avenue Uneas Council Fairfield Avenue White Eagle Association Washington Avenue Alpha Circle Brotherhood of America Progressive Circle Rome Washington’ Avene Main Street Sonia 'Pemple Muenserberg T. C Widenty Rebekah Lodge C. S Violet Camp Royal Neighbors of America Pattern Makers Metal Polishers Elias Howe

Free to Asthma Sufferers Trial of Method at Our Expense

A offer invites asthma and hay fever sufferers to try a new method at no cost. It claims to relieve difficult breathing wheezing and nasal symptoms promptly, regardless of climate age or occupation, and targets hopeless cases where inhalers and other remedies failed. Respond now to begin the free trial without paying postage.

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Supreme Court Decision Upholds 1905 Quit Claim Deed Ruling

The Supreme Court upholds Judge Allyn L Brown’s ruling voiding a 1905 secret quit claim deed to Denver avenue property. Amelia Grolock never delivered the deed to her children. she died intestate leaving Julius Grolock as administrator. Defendants had recorded the deed in 1921, but the court erased it and returned the property to the plaintiff.

Supreme Court Julius Grojock Ametia Grojock Emi Blaefentedtz Denver Avenue Amelia Grolock Brown

Advertising Course to Open at Y M C A

A sixteen weeks advertising course led by William B. Grn, advertising manager, will begin Tuesday night November 10 at 7:30 at the Y M C A. The program includes Advertising Fundamentals by Marty Tipper and George French, with scheduled textbooks. Open to advertising men and those seeking to coordinate with production, distribution, and selling.

William B. Grn Wdwards Young Men's “Christian Association Marty Tipper George French

Caldwell Won't Resign From Board Tonight

John Y Caldwell, vice president of the Board of Education, sworn in as assessor yesterday, says he will not resign at the final meeting of the present board tonight. The outgoing members Alfeng C Fones and others attend their last meeting. a Republican slate will take over Monday and new leadership is expected.

John ¥. Caldwell Board of Education Alfeng C. Fones Lynn W. Wilson Olwen ‘Burns Mary W. Cutting Delony Elmer HY Havanis Mannie I. Crosby I. Jahnson William TH Alice J. Smith G Ldwell Colonel Havens Dr. Fones Crosby Elegree

Sworn In At City Hall By City Clerk Dunigan

Yesterday afternoon at City Hall, in a ceremony conducted by City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan, the new office holder was sworn in. The election secured a Republican majority on the Board of Assessors, with Assessor Thomas MacCormick noted among the key officials.

Francis P. Dunigan Board of Associants Thomas MacCormick

Likely Republicans plan to elect board president

Republicans plan to elect the board president with only Democrat Lawrence J. pre sident of the board last year. The text notes the anticipated outcome and the single Democrat's prior tenure, reflecting party influence over leadership selections.

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Agnoll Fassourenu Risbie ATR. R Wieler Williams Geo. Nevius Boy Atlantic N.C Atlantic N. C Ford Caldwell E. W. Grove Lawrence J. J Toheee All Draggins
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