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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1922

Page

24

Aivattle Beach Qtel Raided By Dry Agents

Milford October 20 three federal prohibition officers visited the Island View hotel and questioned a dying man named Myrtle Bescon. They learned what they planned next and left definite information, including names such as Ralph PME Blakesiee J E Sabine and F Zubioy, with a search warrant issued by United States Commissioner Bernard E Lyne of Haven.

Milford Feder Prohibition Myrtle’ Bescon Island View

Law Bars Georgia Woman Taking Seat in U S Senate

The article reports legal and procedural questions over whether Mrs. Felton can be seated as a U S Senator from Georgia. It discusses Georgia statutes on gubernatorial appointments, potential extra sessions, and the risk Judith George could block credentialing. The piece notes President likely to delay Congress until after the election and Felton’s pay and duties starting from her appointment.

Georgia U. S. Senate Washengton Arema Indiamain W. H. Pelton Ayesime Senate Thomas EB. Watson Georwin Dia White Fo Guorgy Hele M Felton United States George Felton Hiw Judith George Felton Lad Congress Telton Tme

Owsley Elected Chief of Legion Amid Turmoil

The article reports Owsley elected chief of the American Legion with other national vice commanders named. It notes withdrawals, subsequent executive committee actions, and appointments including Lemuel W. at Seattle as National Adjutant. It describes disorder by non-members during the convention, plans to bar drinking and gambling, and a move to establish a Legion house in San Francisco with a disciplined security force.

Sylvania John A. McCormick National Watson B. Miter Washington D. C Lemuel weTies Seattle Barrette Russell G. Crevison Marion Ind Robert H. Tyndall Kate Watler- Garrette Alexandra Ameriien Legion Auxiliary Alawid McCray Caungil Bus Vett Legion Boston Reading Lexion San Francisco Lagion Hue Society of Forty and Eight William Syste Finois

Man returns 4000 pounds to Liverpool employers 40 years late

A man known as His CONSCIENCE 15 BASED fired BE, returned to repay 4000 pounds to his former Liverpool employers from four decades ago. Finding all former employers deceased, he donated the money to charity as restitution.

Wilson Atele Liverpool

Court dissolves local registrar removal in St Louis case

Judge Christopher J. Ao ruled to oust registrars of voters in St Louis, ousting Arthur Dahlin and Me Ey, while reinstating Arthur J. Hale and Lloyd E. Hayward. The decision delays changes until an official test of authority, with compensation possible for denied access and protests over constitutional authority.

Christopher J. Aoterday Stfield Arthur Dahlin Arthur J. Hale Lloyd E. Hayward Stratford Avary Wught Lavery Withowsh Dublin Rynve Ripor Jude John Wicwee

Lighter found and moved to aid Thompsonville bridge work

A lighter drifting on the flats north of Stratford Avenue bridge for over a year and a half was located yesterday and towed to Log Winifred Cahill in Mey Haven for use in building the Thompsonville bridge. Engineers from Stewart Construction cut holes to let water in at high tide, preserving the craft. The red buoy at harbor entrance was recently damaged and sits just inches above water. Tug Telmer A. Ketier delivered about 1,606 tons of coal to Vincent Brothers Coal Co. The yacht South Wind from New York docked for supplies. Captain Jack Hanley sold the Sharpie to ex-Alderman George King of Seaview Avenue and will rename and use her as Merry Widow for pleasure sailing.

Stratford Avenue Bridge Winifred Cahill Mey Haven Thompsonville Bridge Stewart Constriction Company Jack Hanley Berkshire Yacht Club George King Seaview Avenue Merry Widow

Olive Tablets offer a gentle calomel substitute

Purported ad copy touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe, vegetable liver and bowel cleanser that clears skin, breath, and fatigue. Claims promise no sickness, using one to two tablets nightly for a week, with prices 15 and 30 cents.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Bealmann’s Bealmann Gag Tablets Adverts

An old advertisement promotes Bealmann’s Gag Tablets as a cure for stomach pain gas and related symptoms. It claims quick relief after the first dose and lists Leverty Hindus and other drug stores as sellers with Bealmann Chemist San Francisco noted. The copy imitates period boardroom medical language and urges buying from trusted outlets.

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