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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1923
Page
4
Fragmented report shows King facing pressure to resign as party leader. A vote kept him in place amid backing for a younger successor. A wary tone noted as party committees debated leadership while asserting authority over appointments and loyalty.
Special telegrams report five Stamford girls arrested in connection with stealing five news suits from a store. Mrs Senedetta Prin, 21, 451 Greene Avenue, already convicted once before, and two others are named as suspects. Police conducted home visits and arrested Stay Corbo and others, with various bails noted.
Fragmented copy claims glands control age and growth, citing experiments on goats and a supposed compound Gandosen Glandogen. The text promotes extracts from healthy animals to reinforce function, presenting a tablet form claimed to renew vital organs and youth.
A cryptic verse fragment speaks of a healing dream and personal struggle. Hidden phrases reference medical care, mental state, and distant sounds, hinting at a troubled inner scene and fraught perception. The text evokes disruption and a call to resolve inner turmoil through dreamlike imagery and symbolic guidance.
Colorado Governor Sweet speaks on pure democracy and Prohibition, warning of irrepressible clashes between democracy and liberty. He cites the Declaration of Independence, defends equal rights before law, and calls for an unemployment wage plan to stabilize industry while urging adherence to constitutional amendments. He warns against constitutional changes favoring property voting and comments on prisons, railroads, and global democracy trends.
State's Attorney Hew M Alcorn will press a grand jury inquiry into an alleged diploma mill scandal. Confessed payoffs of 500 for exam questions surface with names linked to the Hartford area. Officials expect testimony from the examining board and hospital figures amid mounting scrutiny.
Three young men died when a vehicle collided with a train near Freeport today. Names listed include Arel Mere Varnes and other local residents as investigators sort facts and memorials begin.
Alderman Thoms J. Gostelts attends Armistice Day banquet at North England Italian American restaurant in Enrico Caruso Lodge. Guests include Linixt Staglone, We DeVita, Lina Giardli, Antonia Alriols, Pasquale Welty Anand, Angelo Belliswa, and others, honoring the Armistice five years prior.
The text notes support for a postmaster candidate and mentions a civil service issue. It references commission actions, appeals by several candidates, and a town committee's potential recommendations, with uncertainty about outcomes and future steps.
Hognilal found seriously harmed as violence erupts over a dispute. Foglia set up a helm after the attack, unaware of the stab. Deputy Perry stopped near Westport upon hearing cries. Flo and others are alleged to have been involved as authorities move to arrest suspects.
Speech at Trinity church in Southport urged donations to protect Jerusalem holy sites. Archbishop Panteleimon Athanas led remarks on Orthodox Christian history and the church's income loss after war, noting pilgrim income dried up and institutions like schools and hospitals strained. He argued Jerusalem as the Christian world center remains vital for unity and spiritual heritage.
George L. Whitcomb of Chirk Street Milford, longtime Turney Brothers executive and Mary Taylor Memorial Church official, died at home after a lengthy illness. He chaired the church board, helped erect a nearby chapel, and held multiple lodge memberships. Survived by his mother, sister, and two daughters, with funeral arrangements set for Tuesday at the home and church, Ansantawae lodge to conduct committal services at Milford Cemetery.
The Forget-Me-Not drive by the Disabled Veterans of the World War closed last night with a collected sum of $1,500. The Palicu Bourg setback hindered soliciting in uniforms, while organizers plan a ladies auxiliary and possible venue rentals to expand future relief efforts.
Momenino Berletta misrepresented his profile as Kronecy min and Flird avenue in an alleged police case. A raid by the investigation squad uncovered hidden whiskey and wine totaling about 10 gallons. Barletta was arrested and held on bonds of 800.
Leader Karl Rasmussen and his party meet Willow-Wand and his son in a two snow huts camp near Arviiniing Pelly Bay North Por. The Eskimos greet the explorers with peace and discuss past dangers, while sharing reindeer meat and magic songs. The expedition notes the warmth of the two men and the rugged Arctic setting as they camp and trade stories.
Mrs John T King attends victory dinner at Strathfield hotel tonight. Democratic executive board plans to discuss candidates and choices as Atwater ends five years as city chief executive and the transition to the Republican winner. Possible appointments include town clerk and tax offices with names like Whalen Williams and McGuinness named for consideration.
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