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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1923
Page
3
Norwalk officials ordered 43 property owners and tenants along Main and Wall streets to clean up yards and abate nuisances after a health inspection of the Norwalk river. County Health Officer Marr warned future dumping would lead to prosecution, with several owners already beginning compliance.
Lansing Sept 18 The Michigan Department of Labor and Industry ruled a janitor Chauncey M. Mutch of Alpena who cut his throat during delirium caused by an ear injury sustained in the course of employment died from a compensable injury under the workers compensation act. His dependents are entitled to compensation.
James A. Sexton a prominent Norwalk pianist and musician remains in serious condition at Norwalk hospital after swallowing bichloride of mercury tablets belief they were headache capsules. His wife found the bottle on the wash-bowl and summoned aid leading to his hospital transfer.
Westport report says 12 year old J Michael Dyer, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Deer, Greens Farms, was bitten by a dog yesterday after teasing the animal. Dr William F O Connell treated the left knee wound at his home, and the incident was reported to authorities.
San Diego Sept 18 A Navy court of inquiry heard Lt Laurence Wild state that compass signals may have been uncertain before seven destroyers struck rocks off Point Arguello on Sept 8, killing 23. He recalled the Welphy’s CO asking radio men to angle for a reverse bearing.
New York report quotes John H. MacCracken president of Lafayette College arriving in New York after a European tour. He says an almost pathetic desire for American friendship exists in England and that British imperialists further this. He notes Americans are viewed unfavorably by bankers and hoteliers due to exchange rates and prohibition, yet American plays and films have invaded England with merry-go-rounds playing American airs at Oxford gates.
Funeral services for Julia A Gott widow of George Gott will be held tomorrow afternoon at her Beach Street home with Rev William McDermot officiating Interment in Lakeview Cemetery Other obituaries include Michael Dunlevy Charles D Lane Henry J Brunelle Mary E F OBrien David Burroughs Joseph Gebeau Charles Langdon Donald W Kimlin with services at homes churches and cemeteries across Stretford and nearby areas, noting births deaths and interment locations.
An unusual demand for embroidered bed spreads has prompted a showing where buyers can purchase many items at a remarkably low price. The offer promotes real value with spreads available at $1 each.
An advert offers embroidery cottons and fringes in sealed color packages arranged to match spreads. It promises exact shades and quantities at a lowered price, urging readers to purchase through this door center for precise needs.
Women’s silk and lisle hosiery in mixed colors black and gold cordovan green black and white. Silky fibre hosiery with lisle tops and soles in black African brown otter and shoe grey. Infant lisle hose in white champagne and grey. Wamien’s lisle vests and bodices hems top sizes 36 to 44. 35¢ or 3 for St Madin floor 1 L7 rear.
What wondrous dresses ten dollars will buy. Fall dresses in heavy crepe de chine with dainty pleating and silk braid trimming. Rich satins with panels and ornaments. Serges in practical styles with a touch of color. Street and business wear sizes misses 16 to 44. Second floor center.
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