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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1921
Page
2
A dramatic dental column reviews a controversial radium based tonsil treatment. Dr Biddle and specialist A Graham discuss a method claimed to shrink tonsils using a radium pencil and crypt ridge technique. Three forms Alpha Beta and George are cited as dissolving tonsil tissue.
Washington reports Japanese officials refuse to disclose orders to Kato and debate over naval ratios, with experts noting no evidence of a breach by Tokyo. Labor circles fear warship construction cuts may threaten employment as a December public meeting plans to press practical employment ideas.
Veterans from East American Verde and others challenged a proposed salary increase during a council meeting. Herbert Ford and Joaha Keely led opposition, arguing the plan would strain the budget and delay control board actions. Speakers urged officials to disclose funding details before final approval.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a ceremonial mummification process. It describes preserving the body, lifelike features on a lid, and multiple preservation materials including brine, pitch, balsams, and sawdust. The coffin and shell construction are noted, with wrapped remains placed in nested wooden boxes.
An article fragment references the Flying Squadron and a sensational mockery of John Barleycorn. It names participants including Vince Wii and Pegay, a Rockford lawyer, and notes investigations into saloon licenses. It mentions War Department Training Activities, constitutional amendments, and upcoming public talks with dates and venues.
A devastating blaze at Elm City Theatre left many dead and about a hundred injured. Firefighters battled dense smoke as crowds fled, with chaos spreading through stairwells and balconies. Survivors recount terror, and officials list numerous hospitalized victims including students and local residents. Local hospitals activated emergency plans as police searched for missing patrons.
A fragmentary report discusses Demian Bedini, termed a poet laureate, praised by Russians for his poetry and perceived as a propagandist figure. The text contrasts him with other celebrated writers and hints at political and cultural influence amid wartime contexts.
Three men from Greeywinn Village were taken into custody on homicide charges after a disturbance ended in a death. Investigators identified the deceased as Elizabeth and noted the suspects include Companions and associates. Police provided few additional details pending further inquiry.
In Brown County Justice Court Judge Tarbell ruled on a divorce case involving Lois Thomas and her husband, with a suggestion that a six month waiting period post decree may be required. The discussion centered on preventing remarriage before the period ends and cautioned byviews on associated legal reforms.
An American delegation takes leadership in adopting conference proposals on China. The approach centers on a foundation for future discussions, aiming to replace past practices with a principled system. The United States positions the proposals as binding norms guiding international conduct and independence, signaling a shift in diplomatic emphasis.
A tangled tale of a man posing as Francesco Bellassi reaches a dramatic peak in North Italy. The impostor deceives Francesco’s family and Angelina by adopting the dead man’s identity after years as a prisoner in Austria. He is never fully trusted, yet his acts and the authorities’ pursuit unfold as a grimly comic tragedy.
A London jurist explains the complexity of English divorce procedure. He notes that a petition of restitution of conjugal rights must be shown, desertion, and proposed arrangements. hearings can take years with long delays and costly letters and affidavits.
Chicago reports a severe neck injury from an August accident near Sauga Heb where John O Donnell fractured three vertebrae. He was treated with a helmet harness and jury mast support, gradually regaining strength after three weeks, with limited neck motion expected for recovery.
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