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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1922

Page

4

Demograts Forecast on Supreme Court Vacancy

Washington dispatch forecasts that a Democratic nomination will fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Day's retirement. The piece discusses potential nominees including Senator Shields of Tennessee and former Senator Sutherland of Utah, noting political hurdles and Harding's age limit for new justices.

David Lawrence Bridgeport ‘Telegrama Washington McReynolds Mr. Bryan Justice Brandels Tela Brandels Shields Stator Shields Tennessee Shielda Supreme Court of Tennessee Harding Dir. Shields Senate Dr.Shields Wilson Wilson Leaghe of Nations Nation of Clarke Bench League of Nations Tenessee Harding Ag Taft Max

Tariff Conferees Seek Settlement of Disputes

Washington Sept 6 Republican conferees on the administration tariff bid face possible deadlocks. Chairmen McCumber and Fordney hope to settle matters this week and have reports ready early next week. Disputes center on duties affecting wool, wager, and other agricultural products, plus American valuation.

Washington House Senate McCumber Fordney

Marmola Preparation Tablets Ad Claim

An advertisement touts Marmola Preparation Tablets as a simple fat loss method. It promises rapid weight reduction by taking pills four times daily with meals, claiming no exercise or starvation is needed and asserting the product is harmless. The ad directs readers to buy directly from Marmola Co. at a New York or Michigan address.

Marmole Co Soireesh

Curtiss Flies Marine Glider 49 Seconds First Sea Soaring

Glenn H. Curtiss conducted a sea soaring experiment from Manhasset Bay towing a small glider by a speedboat. The craft rose about 12 feet, then glided to the water after 49 seconds. A second 49 second flight followed with steadier motion and no major damage.

Port Washington Seni Glenn H. Curtiss Manshhaesett Bay Curtiss W. L. Gilmore Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce Mr. Curtiss

Bankrupt Realtor Faces Heavy Debts and Few Assets

Omar B. Short, a city real estate operator, files a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing assets of 7.8 dollars and 409 dollars in safeties. Unsecured debts stem from personal loans, medical services, auto repair, and memberships. Secured claims mainly arise from commissions on real estate deals. The case sits with Referee John N. 2675 with no meeting date yet.

District Court Omar B. Short Sachsis Iecr Thy Ofice John Craditore

Delegates Named by Democrats at Stratford Caucus

Twenty of Stratford's 176 Democrats met at the annual caucus and elected a town committee and delegates to state, congressional, senatorial, and county conventions. Merritt D. Vanderbilt was chairman. Frances B. Russell was clerk. lists naming delegates and district representatives follow.

Stratford Democrata Merritt D. Vanderbilt Frances B. Russell Frances B.mussel Harry Wilcdxaon Alice EB Curtis Walter Goddard Albert Coulter Oscar , Swanson Thames Laily Timothy Byan Alpert Coulter Michael J. Goode Charles C. Carroll Jeremiah Dahl Eugene Wella Nathan Wells Clark P Laine John Wilcoxson William Camp Hervey B. Newhurn Alfred Stacey Timothy A Ryan Fann J. Pheisin Patrick Callahan Ellen Ryan Iulsa Sal George Dillon Jean Hungars Helenip Camp Thomas McQuillan Berbers ML Booth Frances Roseeil Charles Graham Willam Mallory EB Newburn Arden Judd Arthur Wheeler John A. Cornell Jerritt Vanderbilt Tohn Hearn Gharles T. Carroll Frank Stransberger Neilie Wakeler Clark P. Jane, Jr. Stes Agnes Coulter Nathan Welle David Booth

New Haven Shopmen Hold Ground Waiting Strikes

News from Sept 6 reports New Haven shopmen remain in a waiting attitude as they review condition updates from Joseph Tone of the Machinists and John C Ready of the federation. Inside the meeting, leaders said conditions were unchanged and no settlement had been confirmed despite outside rumors.

New Havens Associated Press New York New Haven Hartford Joseph Tone Machinists’ Union John C Ready Ayatem Federation

Yale Scholarship Suggested as Shapiro Memorial

Endowment proposal at Yale to honor Attorney Charles H. Shapiro, remembered after a fall from a hotel window in New York. The plan comes from members of the American Jewish Relief association with Col. Isaac Vinian in New Haven urging prominent state business and professional leaders to support memorial services.

Yale University Charles H. Shapiro Stats American-Jewish Relief Association Attorney Shapiro Thw Col Isaac Vinian New Haven Commodore New York

New Haven Fruit Truck Driver Killed in Crash

Louly Costanzo a 21 year old train delivery truck driver was killed in a collision with an automobile driven by George Kerr of Woodmont and Calestian for the Scaville Co. of Waterbury The two cars were then struck by a meeting driven by James Chatfield Gestano's father Kerr was held on $1000 bond for alleged reckless driving and failed to have his operator license at the time The crash occurred on Eawares Street near Whitney Avenue as bystanders said all cars were moving fast at the time

New Haven Louly Costanzo Wee George Kerr Woodmont, & Calestian Scaville Co Waterbury James Chatfierd Gestanto Kerr Chatfield Eawares Street Whitney Avenue

Marco Polo Yielded the Dutch East Todice 10 Abde

A clipped dated report notes Marco Polo's involvement or impact with the Dutch East Indies in a brief item. The fragmentary text mentions notable names and places but lacks full context. The item reads like a compact news blurb from an archival page.

Marco Polo Yieltad

Senate Debates Court Injunction in Shopmen Strike

Senator Robinson attacked the federal injunction on the shopmen strike as beyond the court's power and infringing free speech and assembly. He urged enforcement of laws on defective equipment to end the strike, while Senator Watson defended government action and the need to quell disruption with legal remedies.

Washington Department of Justice Senate Robinson Arkanesis Watson Department of Tastics Indiana Naval Waa Ruble Congress Department of Juscicm United States Rendinees Comite Robinzon Than Newspapge Eng Steike Sughe

Beginning Class Opens at Bridgeport Hospital

A new class of 44 beginners registered at Bridgeport Hospital began a four month preparatory course and were assigned to rooms. They will receive uniforms and orientation, with the Intermediate and Setter classes hosting a night of entertainment at the Nurses' Home on Mill Hill Avenue.

Bridgeport

Fairfield Considers Five Cent Fare Plan and School Openings

Sept 6 Fairfield eyed a five cent fare to ease riding costs as Town Counsel John H. Ferry probes feasibility while residents debate a special meeting. Meanwhile Fairfield schools reported over 4,000 new students causing basement use at Sherman Grammar and plans for grade expansions. St Thomas Parochial School added a grade and expects steady growth as 200 pupils attend. Town Topics noted a Greenfield Country Club dance and Fairfield High orchestra reorganizations for 1924 amid upcoming class changes.

Fairfield John H. Ferry Southport Fairfeld William EE. Smith Sherman Grammar Smith St. Thomas Parochial School Greenfield Country Club Igning Etta Brothwell Bertha Staples Fairfield High School Gavris Voorkers William Suerwond Robert Dayies Frank Bulkley Clyde Buck Inghem William Fawley Alvert Burr George Pax Orisses Priscilla Clark Biste Stevenson Veuve Burr Frances

Community group meeting list for Bridgeport area

A dense roster of local fraternal, civic, and veterans organizations convening tonight across Bridgeport Stratford and surrounding streets. Entries include Elks, Circolo Rama, Knights of Pythias, Masons, Troop 20 Boy Scouts, Royal Neighbors, Subordinate lodges, and several posts and encampments at multiple halls and addresses.

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks State Street Circolo Rama Noble Avenue Columbus Boys’ Club Pembroke Street Lncas Council Brigerport Lodge Knights of Pythias Main Street Temple Indyr A. Bt Maronie Temple Broad Stress Muensterverg Lodge IO. O. F State Strest Bridgenorr Hadto Club East Sta Library Jant and Kossuth Streets Boy Secours of America St. Tanna Stratford Avenue Royal Nelehvore of America Hallett Street Stella Judge Order Sons of Tialy Wrehington Avenue I Soph'ra Esocalait I Barnum Avenue Apantelin Bartlett Caning, Sons of Yorrrans Broad Street Third District Demncratie Pasoetation The Fairfield Svenuy

Scandinavian Grand Lodge Urges Prohibition Enforcement

The Scandinavian Grand Lodge of Connecticut requests stricter liquor law enforcement. At its annual convention in New Haven the group calls for federal action to ban alcohol aboard ships and harsher penalties to deter violations of state prohibition laws.

Scandinavian Grand Lodge New Haven Scandinavian Grand Lodge of Connectticut International Order of Good Templars Nattgatuak Congress

Lordship Development Boom Through Merger in Lordship Manor

The Wilkenda Land company seeks dissolution and a receiver after liquidating holdings into a new Lordship Development company. Building lots valued near one million dollars signal a broad two mile waterfront expansion with possible highway to Pleasure Beach. Mortgage money returning to banks boosts optimism for next summer’s suburban building boom amid steady community growth and hundreds of potential home builders.

Lordship Manor Zevera Development Heratofare Lordship Development Company New Soman Lordship Pleasure Beach Dormer Cescent Sposs Aone Ve Hong Wilkenda Land Company Lordstip Eame Company Bridgeport Bowsing Company Bridgeport Lordship Company Wilkenda Tand Corporation Supérior Court Joseph J. DuCoty Rose DuGoty George DL. Taylor Willam J. Histon Charles H. Davie I. 1G

Sponge Rubber Pad Ad Claims Free Trial for Rupture Relief

A dubious advertisement promises a free sample Sponge Rubber Pad to treat rupture and asks readers to send name and address to FE H Scott Akron Ohio. It urges immediate action with phrases about not letting rupture handicap life and mentions a no obligation trial. The note imitates a testimonial style common in period ads.

FE. H. Scott Scott Building Akron Ohio

All Year Round Family Medicine Ad Plague

An illegible ad copy promotes Father John’s Medicine claiming year round tonmial flesh hulidor and liver of f food radisine. It promises no Rin weight loss and guarantees alcohol and drug free results, urging immediate use of Fucker Jonna Medicine.

John Paolo Wali Jonna Medicina

Dances And the Sea Shore Hair Removal Ad Claim

An old home treatment promises quick painless hair removal using powder, delating and water mixed into a paste. Applied briefly, it supposedly leaves skin soft and clear. The ad warns to ensure real radiant results and to avoid disappointment.

Miedreshas

Mayor to Seek Charter Petition in Bridgeport

A petition drive aims to form a commission to draft a city charter for Bridgeport. The panel will propose a charter not tied to any existing form, with hearings for public input, distribution of the draft, a two year interval, and a final vote by electors, seeking a 60 percent turnout and majority approval. Signers are not obliged to support the charter as written.

Eamessata Bridgeport

Stratford Medical Liberty League Meeting Postponed

A Stratford Liberty League meeting planned for tomorrow was postponed for two weeks according to league officials. The notice cited scheduling conflicts and confirmed the new date will be announced shortly.

Stratford Stratford Medical Liberty League League Tanleht

Mulsified Coconut Oil Shampoo Promises Safe Hair Care

An old advertisement extols Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as pure grease free and superior to alkali rich preparations. It claims the product cleanses scalp, creates rich lather, and leaves hair silky and easy to manage while costing little and lasting months for a family.

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