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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

2

United Church Seeks Largest Actual Membership in State

The United Congregational church aims to add 500 members by December to claim the state’s largest Congregational communion. The drive, led by Lucien Tosvatner and Pastor William Dana Street, notes 31,485 current members and 449 new communicants from a campaign starting in 1919. Strategies include sermon effort, pastor classes, youth programs, personal visits, and co‑operation of church committees. A star flag will mark each new member. recruitment shifts to new teams and expanded outreach.

United Congregational Church Lucien ToSvatner Sit Aho Flaina Streetwald Swain Southport Fail United Church Smith Wis Day Wellesley J. L. Barton

Dr Williams Pink Pills touted for backache fatigue cure

A Dover New Hampshire resident describes how Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People relieved seven months of backache fatigue and perceived kidney trouble. She credits the pills with restoring appetite energy and appearance and notes the company offers a free booklet and mail order options.

Edward Jerome Court Keat Dover N. H Dr. Williams Yraquest Dre Wilams Medicine Co Schenectady

Diamonds Proclaimed Worth and Investment Confidence

A vintage ad assures buyers diamonds will not cost less and promises a sound investment. It touts 30 years of business experience and offers one finest diamond at the lowest possible price, inviting prospective buyers to rely on trusted guidance.

Gidlog

Italian Voters Rally for Democrats in Seventh District

Italian speaking voters packed the Sixth Seventh district rally in Instricht where Frank Patmieri and Lawrence Gallagher spoke along with Joseph Devine William Kirk and Alfred Bowen. Leo Petrucceni presided and the group discussed Emil Marewang on the state ticket and the League of Nations. A Democratic meeting followed at St Cyril and Methodius hall on Church Street.

Frank Patmieri New Haven Lawrence T. Gallagher Joseph J. Devine William Kirk Blegen Stegen and Company New York City Alfred Bowen Anderman John A. Cornell, Jr Wike Leonard Petrucceni Sheri Falmieri Emil Marewang League of Nations Sts. Cyril and Methodius Hal Church Street

Rival Candidates At Church Social

The Men’s club of St. George’s parish Beechwood and Clinton avenues hosts a Ladies’ night with rival candidates D. W. Prise Republican Alderman for the Firth district and A. E. Vaners Democratic nominee among guests. A political discussion for new women voters is planned, along with dancing refreshments and an interesting vaudeville program.

St. George's Church St. George's Parish Beechwood Clinton Avenues D. W. Prise Firth A. E. Vaners

Irish Societies Plan Big Meeting After Adjournment

A large Irish societies gathering is planned immediately after adjournment with John J. O Neill as chairman. A second protest meeting is set for this evening at the Plaza under the Farmer Labor party auspices with potential speakers Dudley Field Malone or Jeremiah O Leary. Miss Josephine R Bennett of Hartford and others will also speak. Sean Conway will not chair.

Ing John J. O'Neill Plaza Farmer- Labor Party Dudley Field Malone New York Jeremiah O'Leary Josephine R Bennett Hartford United States Frank P. Brandegeée Augustine Lonergan Sean Conway MacSwiney Bryant Electric Company Farmers Labor Park Theatre Ireland Sinn Tein Dall Eireann

Urges Men Still on Strike Break Their Long Fast

Dublin corporation meeting hears Copan McWalter plead with hunger strikers aides to convince them to end the fast after three deaths. He warns it would be shocking if others continue and urges humanity in Ireland to prevent further starvation.

Brandegee Cheers Turned to Jeers in Hall Remarks

Brandegee faced mixed reaction as cheers for his attack on the League of Nations shifted to jeers after he refused to answer a question. The audience that had supported him moments earlier grew skeptical as he left the hall while a senator spoke.

Brandegee League of Nations Pasty

Wilson Used Plan Stirs C of C About School Needs

More than 500 Republicans gathered at a Clermont avenue venue under the Taette Tusiniet Republican club. Ex mayor Willan Bohannan spoke on the League of Nations and Article 3 while urging opposition to a treaty, with other speakers including Samuel Reich and candidates Kilpatrick Challenger Caldwell presiding. Luncheon followed.

al Wayinn Oy Willan Bohannan Bramford Taette Tusiniet Republican Club Hotseboot Clermont Avenue Bohannan Provident Wilson Tilg Senate van Dear Samuel Reich W- D Kilpatrick We. Challenger Ator John Yi. Caldwell

Borah and Wilson Are Here Tonight

Sentences describe a political visit with Senator Wilson, a former coal miner, giving an address at John’s Hall and a second talk at Warner Institute Lafayette and Atlantic streets, highlighting human interest in the audience.

Borah and Wilson Pennsylvania John’s Hall Warner Institute Lafayette Atlantic Streets

Cure for Leprosy Found by Public Health Service

Washington January 27 The Associated Press reports that eight leprosy patients at the Katihi Bansil leper colony recovered after a new treatment by Public Health Service officers. The patients were paroled after a year with no symptoms of recurrence. Officials caution that no official cure has been announced and some experts remain skeptical.

Washington Get Associated Press United States Public Health Service Katihi Bansil

Weather in Southern New England Forecast Update

Cloudy and much cooler conditions expected across southern New England with a cooler Friday. The outlook calls for generally fair weather in states east of the Mississippi Thursday and Friday. Rain likely in northern England Thursday with much cooler air spreading over the Atlantic states Thursday. Winds fluctuate from southwest to west near Sandy Hook with strong conditions and overcast skies Thursday from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Observations noted in New Haven last night around 1 am local time.

New England Mississippi River England Atlantic States Sandy Hook Hatteras

Better Schools Bridgeport's Need for Americanism

Dr. George D. Strayer of Columbia University told Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce members that before building streets a city must have strong schools as the foundation of Americanism. He toured local schools with Supt. Slawson, urged compulsory high school training, praised Bridgeport's teachers’ pay, and warned that crowded classrooms and small playgrounds hinder progress. He noted Bridgeport ranks high in teacher compensation and praised care of school children, and urged viewing schools as vital to local and national growth.

Chamber of Commerce George D. Strayer Columbia University National Committee of the Chamber of Commerce Tooney United States France England Woods Bridgeport Ead Seth Co Aother Lerma

Wilson Firm On Article 10

The text describes a reception where a wheelchair-bound figure remained in his chair for about forty minutes. Grayson and Weophy clan members state he showed no lasting effects and appeared in exceptional form. A NY spokesman for Holt delivers a speech praising Article 10 as a major moral issue, urging full text publication for public understanding. The President discusses Article 19 and defends Americanism as justice and humanity, framing Article 10 as a pledge of global government alignment and urging voters to decide whether to redeem the moral purpose of nations.

Sdreiral Grayson Weophy Clan Hamillo Holt New York League of Na- Liang Thenian Inmperialiste

Havana Picks Dempsey Bout Amid Pleased Promoters

The page reports Havana as the chosen site for a Dempsey bout with promoters offering Dempsey a share of gross receipts of 510,000 and 25 percent of motion picture rights. The text notes Dempsey’s willingness to accept 49 percent of gross and mentions guarantees and partner Gaspentier conditions.

Ylus Cifternenn Reparns Dempsey Gaspentier

Grapes Scatter After Street Car Collision

A heavy load of grapes scattered on Jones Avenue when a one man street car struck a truck owned and driven by Ferdinando Anuzinto of 532 Harral Avenue as it backed from a yard. No one was injured.

Jones Avenue Ferdinando Anuzinto Harral Avenue

Obituary notices for Bucekelow Burke Daley and others

Obituaries report funerals for Benjamin W. Bucekelow at 2 PM from H B Hops mortuary with Rev A M Davidson officiating and burial at Park Cemetery. Additional notices cover Thomas Burke from 67 Lewis Street with Mass at Sacred Heart, Patrick Daley from M J Gannon Funeral Home with high mass at St. Charles, Minnie Mead Walker of Andes Avenue with service by Rev C W Simpson at Lakeview Cemetery, and Joseph T. Lynch of East Street after a three month illness with burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Families include Buckelew, Hulburt, Mead, Walker, and Lynch relations.

Benjamin W. Bucekelow Benjamin TP Bucekelow Mortadry H. B. S Hghop Fairfield Avenue A. M. Davidson Stratford Avenue M. E Park Hattie M Earlind Leroy Grace Eligabeth Buckelew Wiliam D. Hulburt Fivo Albert and Lester Thomas B. Burke Thomas Burke Lewis Street Sacred Heart Church Sullivan D. Callahan Matthew Blinley Mathew Lyman Matthew Lynder Steven Maloney James Meehan Orders of Foresters Nbsaguies St. Michael's Cemetery ML Foley Bartel St. Yh Minnie Mead Walker Minnie Mead William Walker Ayteld Avenue Jessie Bessie Emma Jenne Henry Rupert Mead Sur Vives Walser Orch Bay Orange Conn C. W. Simpson City Mission Lakeview Cemetery Joseph T. Lynch James Pp Lydd Clarence Eaward James P Traptall Huntington St. Michaels Cemestery Bridgenortanid Wala Street

Local Democrats Seek Campaign Contributions Across Town

The Democratic town committee asks for campaign support with any amount accepted, 20 to cover legitimate legal expenses. Donations may be sent to Treasurer William J. Moran or Chairman John A. Cornell at Room 11, Citizens' Building, as part of an effort to win the league.

Democratic Town ‘Committee William J. Moran

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