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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
3
Maven, Oct villa s iRyrne, 43, a painter, was found dead at home from illuminating gas poisoning. He did not report for work and is believed to have failed to turn off a gas cock and left a window closed before bed, living alone.
Pallott to speak at Italian Republican rally in the Seventh District Political Club rooms on Goodwin Street November 2. Additional rally planned in the Sixth District Republican club rooms Sunday. organizers arranging speakers and logistics for election eve event.
An oil lamp advertised as superior to gas or electric lighting claims to burn with no odor or smoke while using 65 percent kerosene and 94 percent air. Inventor O N Johnson offers a 10 day free trial and a free lamp to local promoters, promising $250 to $400 monthly income with agency setup details by mail.
The Texas court award confirms compensation for Russell D. Carter a Yale and Towne vaults inspector killed by bandits while on a bank security route through Texas and Oklahoma. The $19 4 week plus $100 for personal expenses totals 5716, with hearings and briefs shaping a legal precedent on duty related deaths. Carter’s duties included inspecting bank time locks and guards, often near windows attracting curious locals.
On October 3 Louis Kiviat, among four men suspected in Mia Helen Heyworth’s apartment robbery, was identified by Louis Leviag as the gunman who recently held him up for $28. Detectives report Mrs. Heyworth is found but confined to bed and unable to appear Saturday.
Joseph Zemaitis 49, longtime Ansonia resident, will be buried at St Anthony Lithuanian R C church on North Main Street after a Saturday funeral. He died yesterday at 26 Fifth Street. Survived by wife and seven children Agnes Mary Margaret Zemaitis George John Joseph Sohn Wilmas. Zemaitis was active in St Anton society and Lithuanian political circles. Also noted Herman Silvers set for a 10 round bout in Brooklyn tonight and Miss Anne Donabhos of Middletown wedding to John F. Pickett to be solemnized Wednesday at St John BR C Middletown.
The document notes that Carter's occupation and the territory he traveled in created a distinct hazard to his employment, highlighting risk factors linked to his line of work and the areas he visited.
Julia A. McSweeney advertising agent of New York sued the estate of Inter County Commissioner John Brophy for 2500 claiming compensation for ministering to him during his last illness. After half the evidence, the suit was withdrawn amid reports of a 600 settlement. Brophy died October 17 1922 leaving an estate valued at 20000 to charity. Executives opposed the claim arguing Brophy deeded property to McSweeney and her husband and received cash, making the service compensation claim improper.
Shelton Oct 23 fire crews answered a call from box 8 to a forest blaze in South Shelton. Heavy winds made firefighting difficult as volunteers labored most of the afternoon to control the fire. The incident marks a second similar blaze in as many days.
Papalia, a miner recaptured after an escape, swore in a confession that Sheriff Norris of Cameron County sold him the key to escape from Jat county. Judge Bacci ordered Norris to turn over Cameron County prisoners to HK County. Papalia had confessed to killing Charles Ludwig and described a mountain meeting with a supposed deputy sheriff Woepom Still. Norris faced laxity charges in enforcing Prohibition laws.
Funeral services were held for Miss Luisa beth Chappell Mahan in New London at her mother's home. A delegation from the New London Connecticut College alumnae attended, with classmates of the 1924 class and faculty present. The Rev J Evelyn Danforth and Dr Benjamin T Marshall presided.
In a playful note the writer states that while most enjoy mischief for fair play, everyone desires an easy, foolproof advantage. The line echoes a folksy urge for a simple, reliable gain, wrapped in a lighthearted tone.
An old style advertisement lists numerous toiletries and cosmetics with bargain prices, including toothpaste brands and powders. The sale runs through Saturday at 6 P M with items such as Pepsodent Bi for 1 dollar and various soaps, face powders, and cold creams priced low. The cramped text resembles a newspaper classified promotion from a past era.
A list of hair care products and household items with prices, including shampoos orlived brands, tooth brushes, fountain syringes, bath salts, powders, absorbent cottons, and related grooming supplies. Values shown include small to large sizes and regular price discounts.
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