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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1923
Page
3
Registrars of voters will hold night sessions until Tuesday of near week with applications accepted until Wednesday at 6 pm. The first session was conducted last night and sessions are planned for Saturday afternoon and night. It is estimated that about 1,000 voters will register before the upcoming election.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic to ease heat flashes nervousness and misery in middle life. It claims the remedy restores health and urges women to consult a drug store or Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo NY for advice, offered in tablet or liquid form.
Denver October 8 President Calvin Coolidge urged protective measures for American industry amid postwar chaos in a message read at the Western Tariff Congress opening. Officials released the president's remarks greeting the gathering and expressing goodwill toward the conference.
A conference delegates express sympathy for broader understanding of tariff issues after World War I. Calvin Coolidge notes rare cross sectional focus on protection for American industry amid postwar chaos. The meeting aims to discuss tariff policy, advocate nonpartisan revision, and form a Western tariff association.
Washington Oct 3 Maurice J Cain city letter carrier in New Haven since 1843 has been retired under the Civil Service Retirement Act Postmaster General Harry New announced a personal letter of appreciation was sent to Cain The retirement act provides an annuity proportional to length of service and the basic pay of the last ten years The annuities for retired employees range from 190 to 730 per year
In Mexico City on October 3 the lower house hosted a heated clash as Deputy Mena Cordova fired three shots at colleague Rueda Leon. Spectators and deputies shouted Viva Calles and Viva La Huerta while fistfights broke out on the floor. Order was restored but Leon sustained a leg wound.
Howard Carter, American cryptologist, sails toward the tomb of Tutankhamen with colleagues to unseal the king’s sarcophagus. He rejects occult fears, noting no intent to disturb the mummy Ipis and aims to study its burial. The season’s work, about four months, begins in Trieste with new American experts aboard.
In Camden New Jersey on October 3 a man named Judige Shay asked a court officer who the president of the United States was prompting laughter. The applicant, nicknamed Tex Machad, answered that George Washington discovered Amoryt and was sent back to study.
New Haven reports a contested liquor case where Michael J. Spellacy of Meriden received ten days in jail and a $290 fine after appeal. Frank Plateda, also of Meriden, was fined $100 and sentenced to ten days on two liquor violation counts. Joseph Sepol, tied to a drunken driving charge, faced related penalties.
Willis Booth of the International Chamber of Commerce urged Boston Chamber luncheon that American influence on reparations should be direct via a representative on the reparations commission. He warned of market disruption before Europe’s economic forces normalize, stressing cooperation between Germany and France as a path to lasting peace and advocating limited American entanglement in European politics while supporting debt settlement discussions. Julius Ia Baines of the U S Chamber of Commerce called for government industry teamwork and a broader space for individual enterprise within a responsible policy framework.
Late last night an automobile accident in Poerskill claimed the life of 18 year old John Motley and injured his sisters Mabel and Mildred. The victims were triplets living with their family in the town. Police say the cause of the crash is under investigation.
In Barberton, Ohio, 56 year old Joseph Becher reportedly poisoned his cat after tying poison to the animal. He then took a dose of poison himself and was found dead minutes later by his wife. The cat’s body lay nearby as authorities investigated the grisly incident.
A complete cedar chest gift for an October bride priced at $130 includes a full set of home essentials such as towels linens napkins and table linens. The package lists 3 dish cloths 6 linen glass cloths 2 floor cloths 6 wash cloths 3 large bath towels 6 medium bath towels 4 fancy towel sets 6 hand towels 6 linen hemstitched towels and more. Main floor rear.
Electric irons priced from 4.75 to 8.50 dollars. Toasters range 4.75 to 8.50 dollars. Electric percolators from 7.50 to 27.50 dollars. Grills 13.50 to 15.50 dollars. Lamps for table floor and desk offered in a large, attractive assortment on the fourth floor rear.
An advertisement touts the Hoover appliance as a valued home helper that saves drudgery and enhances sanitation. It invites readers to call Barnum 454 for a Hoover representative to visit and explain its capabilities.
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