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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1923
Page
15
A fault in a submarine cable run from England to Portugal was traced to oysters encroaching in large quantities around the sheathing, causing connectivity issues.
An advertisement claims a simple liquid arvon treatment will dissolve dandruff after nightly application and rubbing in. By morning most, if not all, dandruff is gone and itching ceases, leaving hair musty but lustrous and soft. four ounces at a rug store is enough for repeated use.
In Wilmington Delaware the government charges aimed at recovering German dye and chemical patents were described as showing political defense concerns. Former President Wilson and former Under-Secretary Frank L Folk are linked to alleged offenses designed to illegally profit from government property held in trust. The defense argued the government brief misquotes statutory provisions and raises questions about activities while acting as government agents.
Fragmentary text quotes Mr. Kross sel defending Woodrow Wilson and Polk, noting it is odd to defend such actions in an American court. The readable lines suggest debate over political loyalties and charges.
Boston Oct 9 Associated Press A clearing house for spreading health information approved at the American Public Health Association annual meeting The bureau to be the administrative health practice will be temporary in Baltimore Dr Paul Prebel will direct NR Dr W S Rankin state health officer of North Carolina and president of the APHA named field director Officers listed include Chairman C G Stewson Grand Rapids Michigan vice chairman Dr C Chester Newark secretary Dr Stanley Osborne Stamford Conn Dr M M Seymour Resin Sack and Dr F G Harington Minneapolis
Stella Dudalngiel was fined 200 dollars and costs with a 15 day jail sentence suspended by Judge John R. Booth for liquor law violations. A separate case saw a fined 200 dollars and suspended 20 days for another minor liquor offense. Margaret Magdles also faced a 200 dollar fine with costs and a suspended 20 day sentence. A storekeeper at 214 Hallett Street was fined 260 dollars and 0 days in jail for minor liquor law violations. All cases were before Judge Booth as the jury was excited this morning.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Oct 9 the General Grievances committee representing the Union Mine Workers of Hudson Coal Company voted to call off the two day strike that began Monday. More than 19 000 men were affected as work will resume tomorrow.
Samuel Friedman of this city sued George Dolusts in Superior Court over a real estate deal. Judge Frank D. Haines ruled Friedman could not prove title to a East Main Street property as Friedman’s title was in bankruptcy and the property held by the trustee of Friedman's estate.
Twenty new members were admitted to the Connection Eclectic Medical association at its second annual meeting at the Hotel Stratfield yesterday afternoon. The session closed after routine business with no discussion of ongoing disputes. Officers elected include President Dr John C Perry and Vice President Dr Ralph Long. Committees were named with multiple doctors from Stratford New Bridge and Bridgeport.
More than 300 attendees at the county society convention elected Alfred G. Walton of Stamford president for the coming year. Rev Miner Harwood of Bridgport named vice president with Walter R. Anyan and Miss Wilce Holden of Greenwich as secretary and treasurer. J. Robert Sizer of Tridee to serve on the executive board. Other principals included J Jacobs Norwich, A Hanne Chi, Silli N S Whitefield Coron N, and George P. Rox Ohio.
A forest fire menaces Ontonagon Michigan on the south shore of Lake Superior, about 40 miles from Duluth. The edge of the blaze covers roughly sixty square miles and threatens Ontonagon, a lumbering town of 1,400. The Ontonagon Fire Department is underscored by winter conditions and townspeople mobilize to defend the outskirts. The fire's spread has prompted emergency measures and concerns for the town and surrounding area.
In a foggy night episode near Last Washington avenue and Knowlton Street residents reported mysterious smoke triggering a fire alarm. Several calls flooded emergency lines as officials conducted cautious checks to determine a safe cause and confirm there was no danger.
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