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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
14
A vintage advertisement touts dissolving dandruff with four ounces of ordinary liquid arven rubbed into the scalp at night. Morning results show most dandruff gone after several applications, with itching and scalp discomfort ending. It promises glossy hair and recommends buying arven at any drugstore.
The article recounts a blackmail theory in the rector's murder with witnesses recalling late night phone calls and a voice recognized as the rector. Prosecutor Beekman defers details, saying many facts cannot be made public, while public sentiment doubts the killers will be caught.
Arthur Punt of Hartford Connecticut relates his recovery from severe stomach distress after taking Tanlac. He describes years of gas pain constipation and fatigue and credits Tanlac with restoring his stomach and overall health. The ad claims millions rely on Tanlac to aid digestion and detoxify the body.
The case against Maximilian Gen, a former New Haven attorney, who was arrested in December 1917 on a treason charge, was noted in the U S District Court in New Haven. Von Hoesen, once a chief German propagandist, had been indicted and bailed, with a history of wartime activity and connections to German agents and officials. He was released on bond in 1919 and later disbarred in 1920.
Mrs. Joseph J. DuCotey reported a seal coat valued at 3500 missing from the Witsenda Land Company office on Many Street yesterday. The office closed around 12:20 and the coat was found later, with value and details indicating a theft incident.
A Traffic Policeman Frank J Celam helps a blind man across a street beyond traffic worries. The scene, captured by The Telegraph photographer, highlights the human side of police duty and the trusted role of escorts for women navigating busy streets.
An old house believed to be over five centuries is being moved from England to California aboard the freighter Virinian which sailed from Liverpool on September 7. The Norlung Hall house was purchased by a San Franciscan who plans to erect it on his estate with a large stone fireplace and plasterwork. Thieves and Milan were mentioned in transit but details are fragmented in the text.
The Ninth District Republican club met at Arctic and East Main streets with about 600 attendees. Two two member committees were formed to canvass prospective voters and assist eligible residents with voter paperwork. District Chairman Robert Mizroy was absent due to hospitalization.
A Stamford driver of a truck overturned in a swamp on Long Ridge Road on September 20 was discharged in police court after a manslaughter charge. Prosecutor Matthew E. Kenealy recommended dismissal, with coroner findings cited that no criminal carelessness occurred. Judge Samuel Young accepted the recommendation.
Kenneth Robins of 22 Carver Street reports Bridgeport High School football gear stolen from Congress Wear Main Street. Item bore number 98036.
Washington reports a new special grand jury will be impaneled in early October to continue investigations into alleged illegal activities in government war loan stations. The current grand jury, which has served since it handed down decisions in the Old Hickory powder plant case, will expire when the October term begins.
A large modern traveling crane will be installed at the United Illuminating Company's new power plant at Pembroke Street docks. The crane, among the largest of its class, rises to 130 feet and features double gatket construction for handling coal distribution and ash removal, promising to double coal throughput compared with standard cranes.
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