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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
10
The Board of Health could not oust roaming bands that had invaded the city causing annoyance. No complaints have been lodged with the Board this week, leading officials to believe the Gypsy bands are quietly leaving the area.
An advertisement touts Sylpho Nathol as a safe powerful household disinfectant and deodorant. It claims to destroy germs and odors, is stronger than carbolic acid yet safe for home use, and offers a pleasant light scent. Available in four sizes 15c 35c 65c and 125.
Sof ia Aug 25 Alexander Stamboulisky Bulgaria's premier warned of a looming European upheaval. He accused critics of pressuring the King and said the Agrarian Veater would fuse factions for 1924 elections. He praised the Communists as practical and claimed strong international ties to prevent Bulgaria's danger, predicting a forthcoming debacle and upheaval.
Jacques Villard editor and 2nd language teacher, once kidnapped in December 1920 and held for ransom, committed suicide today by cutting his throat. He was 40 years old.
Fairfield County Game Warden Wilbur Ef. Smith details the Wood Duck's decline to near extinction, followed by legal protections, a later recovery, and habits such as nesting in hollow trees. He notes debates over how young depart the nest and outlines the species range from Florida to Hudson Bay and wintering to Mexico.
The Health Board Bulletin titled Bridgeport's Health will debut next Tuesday, offering articles on disease treatment, health department operations, and city statistics including birth, death, and marriage rates. In other news, James H. McDonald of the Ninth district was elected Republican town chairman in New Haven.
Moscow reports Bolshevik warehouses, filled with furs and luxury goods, being exchanged for necessity items. Furs valued at about $1,000,000 were sent to Leipzig to obtain machinery for Russian leather industry. Many leather factories idle since the revolution, with efforts underway to restart trade amid scarce resources.
Stamford Sept 2b Max Rettly, a city garbage collector, attempted a toreador act at Popper Ridge when a large pig attacked him while placing a young sow in a crate. He sustained bruises and bites as an assistant, praised as the department’s best, used a pitchfork to subdue the animal and spare Rettly serious injury after the pig farm was ordered closed for nuisance.
The Ninth District Republican club plans a special meeting at East Main and Arete streets to discuss new voter applications. Members approved canceling back dues amid a prolonged industrial mood, with notices sent urging attendance to kick off the fall campaign.
East Hartford resident Bidwell, once Republican senatorial candidate in the fourth district, was mentioned today in Hartford's political row as the party weighs its statewide slate.
A probate court dispute arises over Mrs. Fanny Cohn’s will dated in this city, bequeathing bedding said to hold European goose feathers to her brother Morris Moskowitz of New York and a 38 diamond ring to another relative, while her husband Isadore Cohn objects. Judge Miller continued the hearing for two weeks.
Former New Britain councilman T. Frank McCormick was placed in a police court cell after a demonstration berating authorities over enforcement of the mayor law. He faces trial tomorrow morning on a contempt charge with bonds set at $100.
Great Neck N Y Sept 26 Publicity surrounding General Pershing renting the Sam Pliner estate as a literary retreat prompted a change in plans. Mrs S S Pl i ner announced that Pershing wired from Syracuse stating he would seek another place to write about the war.
In West Haven New Haven on Sept 25 A B O Keefe formed a Democratic convention at the town hall to name a candidate to oppose Congressmen Tilson. Former Senator Whitney is expected to be named.
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