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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1923
Page
8
The American Jewish Congress today disavowed Sxr Zangwill's yesterday address in which he claimed Zionists must foresee Palestine and migrate across the globe. The organization condemned the remarks as contrary to Jewish public policy and urged clarification by leaders.
A public hearing on building fines and street line changes was held. Alderman Lavery reported on bills and taxes including portage payments and possible emergency election costs. The City Clerk was authorized to bid a sewer project on Ida Avenue and the Board of Building Commissioners filed its quarterly permit report showing 338 permits issued.
The ordinance would require separating sanitary sewer lines from storm drains and imposes a fine up to 100 dollars plus costs for violations. City Engineer Jamey McFlroy presented the measure, which was referred to the ordinance committee amid unspecified changes. The plan also offers city funded connections for districts severed from the combined system, capped at 25 percent of project cost to property owners. A bridge project near Pleasure Beach Bridge, Seaview Avenue, was reviewed by the council and referred for further action with city costs in part covered by the Pleasure Beach Park Company.
Graphophone 60 enters receivership in federal court with plans to reorganize under a new name. H T Wille son named president and general manager, with Dames KR Shef field as receiver. Operations to continue. liquidation of unused plants, including a $5 million Baltimore factory built for phonograph cabinets, to be first step.
The Remington Typewriter Co purchased the Yost plant assets for about 300000, with plans to move operations back to its Bridgeport works. Litigation involving the Baltimore plant is before the court and must be resolved before site completion. Receivers announce continued operations under a reorganized structure as officials plan to revive production.
A health claim advertisement credits Fleischmann's Yeast with relieving constipation skin troubles and stomach disorders caused by poor habits. Recommends two or three daily cakes, notes only foil-wrapped product, and invites readers to request a free health booklet from The Fleischmann Company in New York.
Mrs Lillian B Ramsey of Evanston Illinois describes a life change from harsh laxatives to Fleischmann yeast as a remedy for chronic constipation. She and her husband joined the Yeast-for-Health contest, using two yeast cakes daily as “yeast sandwiches” for breakfast and before bed. The letter claims improved digestion, clearer complexion, fewer colds, and a six cent daily health budget.
The Columbia company, a pioneer in the talking machine trade for over 35 years with 000 dealers across North and South America, plans a reorganization. A committee of four representatives from banks and stockholders will supervise creditors and asset preservation as the business continues under the reorganized entity. Total indebtedness is about 21 million dollars, most of which is held by reorganizing entities.
Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment and Board of Contact Supply, is recuperating at home after returning Saturday from a rough voyage aboard the Athkintic. He plans to resume duties soon and focus on upcoming assignments and official duties.
Mrs H Wooster Webber of Slark ford lectures at the Federation of Parent Teacher associations meeting in the Business and Professional Women's club. She notes the shift from separate church school and family roles to integrated efforts in physical mental and spiritual education, urging renewed focus on the common goal for children.
Tlackstone composed by Mra and Del Love's carew mothers hymn adopted by the Congress of Mothers at four o'clock.
Oklahoma faces its largest flood in history as Western and southern regions endure relentless rains. Rivers including the Canadian, Cimarron, Washita, and Red rise, destroying bridges and homes, with millions in property damage and at least three men rescued from trees near Canton. Officials warn of worsening North Canadian conditions.
A section of the Municipal dam on the west bank failed as the North Canadian River swelled, releasing a seven foot torrent late tonight. The breach occurred about ten miles from here near the reserve water supply, raising water levels by four to six feet above high water marks.
An old fashioned laxative remedy advertisement touts Celery King as a blood purifier and energizer. It claims the beverage clears the blood, aids sleep and work, and improves overall wellbeing when taken every other night for three weeks. The ad encourages brewing a cup like tea and suggests broad consumer trust.
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