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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
4
New York report details a Black Hand murder as Tony Sappalano was shot in his sleep. He had received extortion letters from Mafia members, which he ignored. Mrs Cuygalans slept beside him and woke to the gunfire, finding him wounded.
In Gridgeport, Dr. W. H. Goon, the city health officer, reports that many August deaths among children are due to whooping cough. He notes improved vaccines and urges families with cough symptoms to seek treatment. August bureaus list nine tuberculosis and eight pneumonia deaths, plus two meningitis cases.
Milford officials plan to appoint two police commissioners this month to fill terms expiring October 1. Stanley N. Clark and William F. Askam term ends, date to be replaced by Democratic selection, with John Canning of Wildmere Reach proposed for a three year seat. Republican committee has not yet named a successor for Clark, though Mutpass is rumored a strong candidate.
New York. William J. Tiernan brother of County Judge Harry I Tiernan and Henry Huot a restaurant keeper were indicted by a federal grand jury in Brooklyn on conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act and transporting Max Katz in the murder of Frederick B. Eckert of Staten Island. Katz held in Richmond jail on aiding and abetting charge. state evidence unclear.
Commissioner Hugh Lavery presided today over a hearing in the case of Michael Ryan of this city arrested by prohibition enforcement officers in Greenwich last month for transporting liquor in violation of the Volstead amendment. The case centers on alleged unlawful possession and shipment of intoxicants.
No-To-Bac offers promise to break tobacco habits by placing a tablet in the mouth when cravings arise. The ad claims quick relief from all craving and a money back guarantee if not effective, noting No-To-Bac is made by the Cagearets owners.
Women arrive in larger numbers than men to register, with 62 realists and other fees noted. Officials report men’s applications far fewer, predicting continued surges from women throughout the remaining days of the month.
The block dance shows were postponed and moved to a later date after tonight on Wakefield Avenue under the North End Creation Center auspices. A new date will be announced in the coming week or two.
An advertisement claims a mysterious remedy will dissolve dandruff after four ounces of a product called Tynth is applied to the scalp at night. It promises complete elimination of all signs and traces of dandruff after three or four more applications, with itching stopping instantly and hair becoming silky and soft. The ad notes the product is available at druggists as liquid arvon, inexpensive and effective.
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