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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1924

Page

16

Democrats Charge Veterans Were Ill Treated in Criticized Policy

Washington October 19 4795 Democratic National committee leaders and veterans group figures accuse the Republican administration of betrayal and mismanagement of veterans affairs. They condemn Lorhes and Hines while praising John W Davis and criticizing Coolidge for indifference. Signers include Alvin Owsley George Berry Richard Seorge Jones Brig Gen Charles H Cole and others.

Washington Democratic National Committee John W.W. Davis Republican Party Charles Lorhes Hines Cooldge Alvin Owsley The American Legion George L. Berry International Printing

Amusements highlights mix royal romance and Civil War tale

The page reviews two films and a stage revue. Queen romance contrasts with Barbara Frietchie’s Civil War story starring Florence Vidor. The Music Box Revue at the Shubert New Haven, staged by Sam OG Harris, features Irving Berlin’s production with over a hundred in cast and crew.

Shubert Sam OG. Harris Irving Berlin New Haven Elm City Music Box Theatre New York Bimone's Pairfeid Avenue

Joint-Hase Advertises Lumbago Remedy Effectiveness

During last winter thousands used Joint-Hase with remarkable success for severe lumbago. The ad claims when Joint-Hase goes in lumbago goes out. It describes a penetrating external remedy for painful swollen stiff joints, 60 cents per tube at Hindle's Drug Store and all pharmacists.

Hindles Drug Store

North Avenue store robbed. loss over $100

A robbery at 60 North Avenue, owned by Miss Anna Marsell, yielded more than $100 in cash including pennies and other money, cigars, cigarettes, stockings, and a gold ring with five stones. Entry was gained through a rear window or transom. both were found open when discovered by the owner.

North Avenue Anna Marsell

Weekend blaze wipes farm stock in several towns

Fire across Colchester and surrounding towns destroys barns and farms early October 19. Olcutt F. King loses Viva horses and cattle in a $60,000 blaze at 09 Main street. Colchester houses burn, with losses from $8,000 to $20,000. In East Berlin a Miidrum Jewelry factory and Mrs McCrum home burn in an explosion. Wallingford and Thompsonville report barn fires. St Joseph’s Hall in Thompsonville damages and is partially reignited.

Olcutt F. King Main Street Hartford Colchester William Harvey Hrank Washneski Jacob Maroon New London Bmwrlin Miidrum Jewelry Company Samuel McCrum East Berlin Mia WicCrum New Britain Wallingford Samuel Howe Durham Ows Thompsonville St. Joseph’s Hall Pearl Street St. Patrick's Church

Yale Athletics Draw Big Participation in College Year

Yale reports 8,612 undergraduates engaged in athletics last year under Director John T. Blossom. Swimming led with 983 regular participants, followed by rowing and tennis. football and track also drew notable numbers, while intramural and freshman programs expanded overall participation.

New Haven Yale John T. Blossom Athletic Association Whh Bagepai Finls Blossont Universiyt Eee

Rep O Sullivan In Narrow Escape

WATERBURY October 15 Congressman P B O Flivan had a near miss in Union City when his car was hit by an automobile owned by Phillip Becher of Waterbury. The steering gear failed but the Congressman and his chauffeur were uninjured. no arrest was made as fault was not claimed.

Waterbury P. B. O'Flivan Union City Naugatuck Phillip Becher Waston Avenue Congressman O'Sullivan O'Sullivan

Yale Anticipates Active Year for XCountry Team

NB Havin Oct 14 Yale University expects a busy cross country season with 75 men in action and coaches seeking more talent. Varsity meets include Oct 25 at Spring Field College, Nov 16 Yale Harvard Princeton at Princeton, and Intercollegiate A A A in New York, with freshmen racing Oct 31 at Princeton New Haven and other dates. Thomas North Tracy named captain. only one holdover from last year, Treadwell, returns. Willisbrook cups provide prizes for paper chase winners.

NB Havin Yale University Willisbrook Springfield College Connecticut Yale Harvard Thomas North Tracy New Haven Yate Treadwell Dale Worl

Notre Dame and Army clash in title game lookout

Grantland Rice lauds Notre Dame backfield as one of football’s great packs of four. Army counters with strong line and effective end play. Georgia Tech tops Penn State. Harvard, Dartmouth, Princeton, Navy, Rutgers, Lafayette, Syracuse all show form and set up intriguing late-season battles.

Britton Notre Dame Wilson Gilmore Wood Yeomans Harding Yala Army West Point Layden Millee Crowley Tr & Quaysterback Studreher Winois Georgia Yale Georgia T Ech Penn State Georgia Tech Virginie Harvard Cambridge Dartmouth Crimson Princeton Navy Backa The Rutgers Cornell New Jersey College Ruters Harel Lafayette Tong Lifayette Syracuse

Man Held on Liquor Driving Charge after Fairfield Stop

John Feld por Fatredt, 84 Washington venue, is held at the Third Precinct Station after arrest by Officer Gutman of the State Police for driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor as he paused through Fairfield yesterday.

John Dally Washington Third Precinct Gutman Fairfield

Theatre Row Ends in Clubbing of Alleged Disturber

Lotia Hogan 27 of Pras Broad Street allegedly caused a disturbance at a Main Street theatre last night and assaulted Special Officer John Keenan after being asked to sit down. Keenan knocked him down with a club, leaving a skull laceration. Hogan was treated at Emergency and jailed on breach of peace, assault, and resisting an officer and faces City Court today.

Lotia Hogan Pras Broad Street John Keenan Hogan Gildea Mornig

Auto Stolen at Ritz Dance Hall on Fairfield Avenue

Frank Pero of 50 Arche Street reported to Third Precinct police that his car parked in front of the Ritz hall was robbed of 2000 cigars and other personal items worth over 125 dollars. The thief forced the rear lock to take the goods. a Rendauertars detective was assigned to investigate.

Frank Pero Arche Street Third Precinct Fairfield Avenue Rendauertars

Tire thefts strike city. wheels stripped near garage

Detective Tureau reports two wheels removed from William S. Reynolds’s car parked on Colorado Avenue in front of the Reynolds home. Reynolds, of 503 Colorado Avenue, said the tires were stolen while the vehicle was left outside the garage overnight, as a citywide tire thief continues activity.

William S. Reynolds Colorado Avenue Tureau Colorado Avenive Reynalds

Creamulsion claimed to heal chronic coughs and lung trouble

An old advertisement touts Creamulsion as a creosote based emulsion that soothes inflamed membranes and fights germs causing coughs colds and bronchial issues. It promises relief for chronic coughs bronchitis asthma and bronchial troubles with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t found when used as directed.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

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