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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1923

Page

2

Four Republicans Win Election With Minimal Expenditures

A clipping lists election expenses for local races noting several Republicans reported spending nothing while others gave small amounts to campaign funds. Key figures include William Williams donating $100, Martin Sr. $150, and John Williams $106, with totals ranging from $25 to $150 across aldermanic and school board races.

E. Dm J. Murray Johnson Board of Education Joseph FB. M Wieler William S. Clark Simlar Alfred AW Burdiot Wawren McGoush Dr. Johnson AW Nam HE. Martin, Sr Board of Educcation Republican Town Committee John HooWllams Axely Urpasszer Democratic Yo Flepnanus Varga Alder Tmanic Robert T. Cherry Arthur A. Baker Oscar A. H. Dannenburg

Kidney Pills Advertised Relief for Pain in Back and Sides

An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as prompt relief for kidney and bladder pains, back and side ache, claiming they cure rheumatic discomfort. It urges refusing substitutes and insisting on the genuine product, sold at Leverty's Drug Store in portable bottles.

Leverty's

Drew Still Absent Order On 108 Waits

Tax collector Edyard A. Drew was still renominated as out of town yesterday when sought in the Democratic executive board action endorsing Alderman Water J. Hartnett of the Fourth District for the position of tax collector to succeed Kenneth J. Griffin, who has held that office for five years. Griffin has been sworn into office, and bonds have been taken out for him.

Edyard A. Drew Water J. Hartnett Kenneth J. Gritfin Griffin

Community Chest workers rally for drive support

Community Chest workers urge broad participation as agencies stress that hospital and nurse services are often free or low cost. Speakers note per week ward costs, free nursing care, and nursery aid while challenging divisions to surpass rivals in per capita contributions before the drive concludes.

St. Vincenes Opper Stewart Clark Coonel Industria Richard Uppe Industral Griva Upcaker Hadley Kresge Syith-Murray J. Johnson Lang Federal System Main Street Yeevilla Motor Corps Liltese Sisters Junior League Welive Caer Chest Broad Street

Ansonia May Lose State School Aid Over Evening Classes

Ansonia faces possible loss of state school aid as evening classes for adult education and continuation students fail to attract any enrollments. Superintendent Tobin blames indifference and a repealed provision that previously required employers to support students who had not finished the eighth grade. The State Board of Education has not yet decided whether the city must fund teachers for high school outreach, pending state guidance.

State Board of Education Ansonia Aduli Tobin Geneva Assembly Board of Education Che Low

BAILY tO ORDER. AWhace the matcer whi Sn?

The fragmentary item presents a garbled inquiry about a matter and possible health concerns or symptoms. It mentions jumbled phrases regarding jumps, spine, and a miswritten name, with an exchange note likely indicating a dispute or unclear communication.

Trinity Parish Plans New Church Complex in Bridgeport

The Trinity Episcopal parish seeks funds from its gate church site at Broad Street and Fairfield Avenue to build a unified complex with a church rectory and parish house. The plan features Gothic brick trellises, a new church at Courtland and Washington, and direct approaches from several city streets. The move recalls Bridgeport church beginnings in 1863 when Trinity formed after St Paul’s declined to unite. early vestry members included Phia C. Calhoun Henry Sanford and Samuel Wilmot.

Broadstreet Fairfled Avenue Trinity Episcopal Parish Itl Courtland Street Waghiserton Golden Hill Street Bridgeport St. Tom'’s Christ .Episcopal Church Cn St. Paul's Phia C. Calhoun Henry Sanford Samuel Wilmot Bridgepart

Arrests in Westport blind tiger raids reported

Five arrests reported in Westport raids on illegal liquor operations. Proprietors of pool rooms pubs and shoe shine parlor taken into custody. bonds set at 700 each for appearance tomorrow morning. Seizures occurred at the Hellovue Tun and Mralm¢rdim locations with owners Julius and Dominick Beremile absent and to be sought later.

Washington Street East Norwell Jacob Berting Wood Avenue Norwalk Anthony, Atlantz Pose Broad Street Antonio Arena IV River Street Norwal Westport William Frastey Main Street Joseph Caruf

Germany Decides to Repudiate Pact

The article reports on Germany’s stance to repudiate a pact as Paris and London weigh ambassadorial steps. French officials suggest M. Poincare favors Allied military control in Germany and seeks coordination with Britain before any action involving the German Crown Prince.

Germany Paris Marquis of Crewe Ciretes M. Poincare Galt London Poincare Great Britain

Meetings Tonight Bridgenor and Local Lodges in Bridgeport

Listings show numerous fraternal and veterans groups meeting tonight across Bridgeport. Clubs include Philatelic, Fiffle, Eagles, Masons, Odd Fellows, and Knights Templar with venues on Main, Bread, and Broad streets, plus Associated councils and posts at police stations and temples.

Bridgenor Sluts Teidgeport Philatelic Club Melis Bridgeport Fiffle Club Statt Bridgeport Ziher Club Bread Street Curtala Roma Club Noble Avenue Bridgeport Aerue Order of Eagles Main Street Uneas Council U. A.M Mucasisrbers Lodge GO. F Stave Street Sepuifield TO. Oy Trowd Logeta Selly, Sons Et Knix Trust Washington Avenue Broad Street W. BO. W St.Joseph T. B L Assaela Alas Howe Jr Song of Veterans Aymond W. Hirris Post State Street Olea Lodge Sona and Daughters Herman Washington Javenue Jaraminnd Am-America Stratford Mente ' Soulalist Party Faiyfield Avenu New Sixth Dieta Iepublican Club North Arvense

Forbes Cross-Examines Accusers in Veterans Bureau Probe

Charles R Forbes faces cross-examination before a Senate committee, accusing Brig. Gen. Charles El Sawyer and Elias H Mortimer of corruption and concealment. He claims witnesses were browbeaten and that material facts proving his innocence were suppressed, denying loans, party expenses, and hospital contract links.

Senate Committee Veterans’ Bureau Brow Washington Charles R. Forbes Charles el Sawyer Elias H. Mortimer Senate Bran Reston Bureau Forbes James Busby-Smith John Fy. O'Ryan Pam Reed O'Ryan Conanivace Mortimer Wilelams Philadelphia Morhea William Williama Wren Tse Sawyer Dr. Sawyer O'Tiyan Phigdelphia Drake Hotel Catoage Forbus Chicago Hein Lever Wits Nest Almos Ge Mortinez Riz Carlton Aby -South Hareley Mason Company Tacoma Thompson Black Company Clea Goapany Forves War and Navy Mortviér Porbes Tnt Toge McAdoo Nortimer Compaties

Republic an heads meet to choose convention city

Republican leaders gather in Washington for the 1924 convention site bid. Five cities Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines San Francisco compete with Chicago favored by habit. Sub committee will hear bids in alphabetical order with final selection by the national committee on December 11. Earnings and facilities arguments shape site prospects and logistics.

Washington Repuban Ladera Republican National Avitaiona Guneral Eitter Coodage Johnson California Ta Wollette Wisconsin Lowden Illiois Chicago Cleveland Denver Dea Moines San Francisco Chickko Republic He& Factor Windy City National Committee San Frans Ohio Carnalea

Malpractice Cases Signal State Probe And Jury Panel

A string of malpractice cases involves doctors linked to disqualified medical schools and risky treatments. Connecticut State's Attorney Aaron Alcorn will direct a grand jury led by foreman Benedict Holden to probe diploma mill activity, with a long Hartford County panel named to hear witnesses.

Edward W. Dewey Hartvord Connecticut Diplomatijk Alarn Benedict M. Holden Hartford Charles Cook West Hartford Charles A. Grawold Real Extae Owen R. Havens Reexy Hill Stancliffe Hale

Suffered Rheumat e Torture for Years

A patient chronicling relief from rheumatism credits Allenahl with a dramatic recovery after internal and external use. He reports swelling, pain, and sleeplessness diminishing, enabling a return to work. The testimonial notes universal improvement and urges purchases at Hindle Drug Stores.

Allenahl George Drug Company Winchester James C. Jones Hindle

You Can't Break Them Le Boeuf Pens Tested in Springfield

A two ton truck ran over a La Boruf Unbreakable Pen in Springfield Mass to test its claim of breakage resistance. The pen survived intact as locals weighed several hundreds pounds and dropped it from stairs. Le Boeuf Pens use 14 K Australian Iridium points and offer vivid colors. Women’s pens feature matching artistic ribbons and the line is gaining attention at 1000 dealers.

Imutnat Efts Cullinan Therm Wil Bo Rumner Simpeon Federation Wae Drman Ely Wade Springfield Mass

Mustarine Grand Remedy for Rheumatism and Colds

An old advertisement extols MUSSTARINE as a universal quick relief for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia bronchitis sore throat tonsillitis headaches toothaches earaches backache and more. Claims include rapid relief of swollen joints, sprains and lameness, with notes on ingredients and affordable pricing in a box.

Governor withholds state funds pending AG decision

Governor Charles Templeton ordered payments from the state appropriation to the Columbus Hospital, amid a probe of eclectic doctors in the state. The move follows the mention of Dr. Pasquale Romeo, head of the Columbus hospital at 682 Washington Avenue, Hartford, as AG Frank J. Healy weighs whether the facility is public or private.

Robert A. Griffley Harttorg George A Harmon Iospital Pasquale Romeo Columbus Washington Avenue Charles Templeton Stat Frank J. Healy Hartford

Police Sick Benefit Dance Planned by Local Force

Arrangements for a dance to benefit police sick funds will be finalized at a Saturday meeting of the Polina Sick Benefit association of the local department. The event received permission from the board of Police commissioners recently to proceed.

Polina Sick Benefit Association Board of Police Commivator

City finance committee meeting approves BWA for month

City hall held a Finance Committee meeting last night. BWA were approved for the month with no discussion of the Board of Education request for additional bonds for Warren Harding High School and Trade School projects, referred to the communities at the last council meeting.

Finance Couittres Conneil Board of Education Warren Harding High School Cownell

Bleachodent promises white teeth in minutes

A vintage advertisement touts Bleachodent a new liquid that supposedly lightens dull tooth discoloration in three minutes. It claims enamel safe action and immediate whitening with one use, advising use for children and noting limits on stains within enamel. Sold by Hindle Drug Co Leverty Drug Co Booth Pratt and others.

Hindle Drug Co Leverty Drug Co Booth & Pratt

Musterole touted as cold remedy and chest rub

An old advertisement extols Musterole for colds and congestion, claiming it relieves symptoms by heating the skin and breaking up congestion. It notes forms for children and various prices, urging use for quicker relief.

Fiery Eczema Healed by Sulphur Application

A skin specialist promotes a sulfur preparation for eczema and rashes. He claims germ destroying properties quickly ease irritation and soothe the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar of Towles Mantha Sulphur from a reputable druggist and use as directed.

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