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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
5
U S Senator Copeland noted physician and former New York City Health Commissioner discussed how diseased teeth and gums can affect overall health. He cited cases from patients sent for dental treatment who recovered after dental work, linking oral health to systemic well being.
A vintage advice piece urges checking health and dental issues as a source of low energy. It suggests pus sacks at tooth roots could sap strength, stiffen joints, and age a person, and cites Dr. Copeland stressing that health governs useful work.
An advertisement touts an N-Ray dental x ray service claiming it reveals poisoning or health issues from teeth. It promises expert analysis for modest prices two dollars per tooth or three ten per full mouth picture, inviting immediate visits to the office for guidance.
In Stamford, Samuel D. Polsen and E. J. Ross won a $157,287 verdict against Benjamin J. Palmer for non-performance of a contract over an automatic bolt finishing machine. The case, tried in Superior Court before Judge Brown, centered on an alleged failed agreement to sell the machine, with the jury directed to base its decision on the second count.
Hartford, Nov. 28. George K. Whiteside was confined with acute mania after his mad ride from New Haven to Hartford with Miss Wheaton yesterday morning. The death of John Fedora followed the wreck of five automobiles. Whiteside’s family planned to have him committed for an indefinite period. Prosecuting Attorney Schatz consulted with State’s Attorney Alcorn on possible charges, a warrant for criminal negligence has been issued but not served. Relatives and automobile owners plan to sue the driver.
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled the death of Doris May Nicker son, 3, in Norwalk accidental after preliminary findings. The coroner concluded the child ran into the path of William F. Redingon’s automobile on St Strawberry Hill Avenue on November 2, making the collision unavoidable.
A jury returned a not guilty verdict for Parks G. Cook charged with flogging Mrs. Bertha Holcombe of Smyrna on November 16. Indictments against Keller Hasty and brothers Arthur and Frank Ha, along with Tom Black and Joe Bramlett, were dismissed by Judge Blair on solicitor general Wood's motion. Spectators cheered as the verdict was announced.
The Jewish Welfare Board oversees photographing U S Jewish soldiers buried in France. Portraits of graves aim to help relatives in America locate their loved ones, with Star of David markers replacing crosses on gravestones.
A Greenwich woman, Lutalo Fredericksen, files for divorce from George Frederickson in superior court alleging intolerable cruelty. They wed August 16, 1910, with alimony sought by the plaintiff.
The serialized story centers on Prudence Page a country girl recovering from affection for Bert Traymore a roguish philanderer. Virginia Vansittart plots to trap Prudence while Janet Mercer and Will Ogivlie navigate love. A dinner at Winton Towers leads to a jewelry theft accusation with Prudence blamed as the culprit, prompting domestic tension and moral scrutiny.
Prudence, a shy guest at Winston Towers, is accused after a valuable diamond goes missing from a boudoir. Virginia Dale smirks as Prudence frets, while Mrs. Vansittart wrestles with public shame and pity. The host consoles the guilty-looking girl, insisting no one will learn her secret.
Yrunk Roberts of this city sues Nathaniel Olshan president of the National Outfitting Co for $2500 in Superior Court claiming Olshan fraudulently sold him $1500 worth of stock. Roberts says Olshan claimed the company was sound financially paying 8 percent dividend with $24000 in easily collectible accounts and that the statements were false.
Fairfield coroner Capronnr Yohn Phelan says a fence is urgently needed at the curve on Jennings road near the street corner. The death of 17 year old John Dugan of Fairfield, killed November 14 when his automobile overturned at that curve, is ruled accidental.
Two unmasked bandits robbed the Bank of McKenzie this afternoon, forcing a bank clerk and customers into the vault. They escaped with between seven and eight thousand dollars in cash before abandoning their car, later believed to be surrounded by pursuers.
Bridgeport merchants boast full inventories as the holiday exposition opens tomorrow. Department stores present silk dolls and fashion displays tracing silk from ancient myth to modern times, with affordable gift suggestions. Toy displays include life size figures and cartoon characters as shops entice early shopping.
William E. Burne Tam, president of the Board of Contract and Supply, explains the discharge of John T. Harte, assistant clerk. Three Harte assistants are advanced to higher positions with salaries. Burnham aims for a self-supporting office of about 3,000 annually and notes Harte’s prior political work.
American ambassador to Great Britain George Harvey leaves the White House after a stay with President and officials, traveling to his hometown for undisclosed personal reasons amid a period of routine diplomatic activity. The move marks a notable personal return from international duties.
Washington November 28 News photographers at the White House captured a dozen pictures and footage as Senator Watson of Indiana, rumored as a potential Republican candidate, prepared to throw his hat into the ring after a brief conference with President Coolidge following his announcement of possible entrance into the race.
The Cosmopolitan Trust company was ordered closed at noon by Bank Commissioner George Newhall as a run began. The Westminster bank had taken over its business to prevent liquidation, protecting small depositors amid a Christmas club fund. Attorney General Herbert L. Carpenter discussed receivership filing.
Waterbury dispatch reports Governor Charles A Templeton will discontinue his speaking campaign at least until after Christmas to recover health. Friends say the strain of four nightly gatherings across the state has undermined his health despite six invitations daily.
London report states the British treasury will gain nearly 1,006,000 pounds from duties on the estate of Nathanial Rothschild, provisionally valued at 2,260,005 pounds, with the tax affecting the estate as of November 28.
A man arrested in Canaan on a vagrancy charge was sent to 30 days in the bounty Jail. State police identify him as an escaped convict after finding prison stripes on his underwear. He was fingerprinted in Torrington before the transfer.
State law enforcement officials will be summoned by Governor Smith after January 1 to convene and coordinate enforcement of the Volstead act. Conlation Director Meld disclosed the message, responding to a request by Mr. Canfield for an enforcement program in the state.
The Chelommary ality gated session of the Superior and County Mon Plead will meet tomorrow to give judges and teachers an extra day for Thanksgiving. Most county offices will be open while courts will not be in session.
A man was killed at a railroad crossing in Chicopee as a Boston and Maine express train struck him while he was late for work. Police report the incident occurred near Noy Se or Tate area with the victim sustaining immediate fatal injuries.
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