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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
2
Carl Wanderer, convicted of killing his wife in Springfield, will be hanged on Friday September 20, according to Governor Smail's office. The pardon board denied a petition for clemency in the case of the infamous ragged stranger.
Taftville Connecticut resident Napoleon Beausoleil, Beausoleil Grock president, credits Tanlac with restoring his health and appetite after years of weakness and dizziness. He says he regained energy, resumed work, and now enjoys a renewed desire for life. Tanlac sold in Bridgeport by Hindle Drug Stores.
A Greek Catholic church in Danbury known as Great Plain suffered extensive damage when a fire engulfed the wooden structure before Fire Department units arrived. The parish plans a new building, with Rev. Joseph Menad as pastor, while the cause remains undetermined.
The town committee reconvened with John A. Leonard sending speedy convalescence wishes to a member and praising overall party unity. Brief comments suggested the rift among committee chairs is not as deep as feared and that chairmen would collaborate to bolster the city ticket before the election.
Duckie's chief counsel says decision time near on whether to proceed. Witnesses describe Miss Rappe in Arbuckle’s apartment on September 5 with water ice incidents and screams heard in nearby rooms. Alice Blake and Zeb Prevost recount Arbuckle and Lowell Sherman in robes, Delmont changing to men's clothing, and Miss Rappe’s condition at the party.
Bound files of Bridgeport newspapers dating from 1840 were presented to the state library in Hartford by Franklin and Richmond Sherwood, proprietors of the Sherwood Brothers printing establishment. The elder Sherwood was longtime editor of a local weekly. The collection is among the state's most complete and enhances the documentary history in the library.
John Kovac of Seymour Street reported to the detective bureau that he was robbed yesterday on a jitney bus. The pickpockets took $80 during the incident.
On September 27 the Meyer legislative committee reviewed 29 police officers argued to have been illegally reinstated under the current city administration after earlier dismissals. Some were kept for intoxication unbecoming conduct or quitting posts and had sought rehearings under prior administrations.
The Republican Voters League of Bridgeport Inc filed incorporation papers with the Hartford secretary of state yesterday. Incorporators include Aubrey W. Burritt Mrs. Thomas W. Cutting Andrew M. Cooper George M. Eames Clarence Bilton and Edward C. Spargo. The league aims to involve Republican voters in primaries and foster active city affairs and efficient impartial city government in Bridgeport.
A plan to organize a two plan for the Army Reserve calls for decentralization from Washington and assignment of officers from the reserve corps to 27 reserve divisions. The aim is a full war strength of over 46,000 officers and enlisted men by July 1, with thousands of selectees and new regiments to follow.
At a GOP caucus humorous slips and miscast ballots stirred the meeting. An employee handed a voter a ballot with the word Why us stamped, provoking astonishment. After ballots were tallied, George Hall led with 140 votes against Frederick Walker with 12, but the chair ruled Hall elected and invited disputes if any.
Hugh J. Lavery was elected grand knight at a Knights of Columbus meeting last night. Other officers chosen include Deputy Grand Knight Joseph J. Devine and recording secretary John J. Ryan.
A gang using acetylene torches burglarized a wholesale jewelry firm at 64 Fulton Street between Saturday and Monday, burning open safes with torches. They escaped with loot valued at about 60000, though a steel safe holding gems resisted entry, and the burglars could not reach the $260000 in gems stored there.
Allegations that a jitney driver employed by H. M. Rice owner of a jitney bus backed the machine into a white way pole on Fairfield avenue September 14 1919 and broke it off were made by the United Approximately company yesterday before Judge Booth in the civil side of the Common Pleas court. Damages of 200 dollars are sought.
A grease spill overturned on a stove in the Center lunch room at Main and Congress streets caused heavy smoke. Firemen were summoned on a still alarm but no damage was reported.
Fairfield Sept 28 Special Ch cé R Ball deputy judge of the Stratfield town court addressed a Stratfield Improvement Association meeting on the Downell Manure plan and the commission form of government for Stratford. Judge Hall, secretary of two commissions appointed by Bridgeport Mayor Wilson, explained how the council manager plan would apply to Fairfield. He stated the talk was to enlighten Stratfield residents and not a campaign drive. Assessor Clarence H Bradley spoke on making tax lists and had forms ready for property owners.
In a government probe, Chief Fitzmorris cites a 2600-member bootlegger network and a “take-off” graft scheme where officers raid and confiscate whiskey multiple times. Uniformed officers allegedly extract protection payments, then sell liquor through schoolkeepers at high prices, repeating the racket across Chicago.
New highs were reached on the New York stock exchange as Liberty bonds and Victory notes traded at unusually large volumes. Victory 49 43 rose to 99 1-3 before pulling back with later sales. Bond totals around 19 million dollars, Liberty and Victory issues contributing a substantial share.
Physicians and eye specialists prescribe Bon- Opte as a safe home remedy to treat eye troubles and strengthen eyesight. Sold under money refund guarantees by druggists.
A closing session of the International Anti Prohibition Congress in Lausanne Switzerland approved a five delegate per country commission to oppose an anticipated invasion of Europe by an international prohibition movement originating in the United States.
Cuba Cane Sugar Corp asks debenture bondholders to subordinate their interests to a new 10 million dollar credit, lifting debenture interest from 7 to 8 percent. Directors cite unfavorable sugar market conditions and 2.47 million of 1927 crop bags unsold, urging assent for a one year facility to stabilize resources.
New York September Gary, chairman of the board of United States Steel Corporation, returned today from a pleasure trip to Mexico. He denied reports from Mexico City that he had been negotiating to purchase Monterey Iron and Steel Foundries Company.
Paris reports economists protesting the upcoming metal coinage. A treasury commission studies the plan which replaces the old two franc, one franc and fifty centime pieces melted from circulation. Intrinsic values show the new bronze aluminum coins worth fractions of a franc, igniting concern over franc depreciation.
Practical advice on diet and iron intake explains how carbon, oxygen, and iron in the blood create energy and strength. It promotes organic Nuxated Iron as a superior supplement, claims rapid strength gains in two weeks, and cites endorsements from public figures and four million users.
The sinking of Navy submarine R-6 in San Pedro harbor was caused by the opening of an inner torpedo tube and a failed interlocking device. Two sailors, J. E. Drittetti and Frank Bravaisburg, died. Admiral Eberle will convene a court of inquiry aboard the New Mexico. divers expected to raise the B- hull soon.
An innovation in disposing Centrally located business property will be the Elm Street lots auction this afternoon. Joseph P Day, the New York anyioneer, will conduct the sale with no reserve on every opened lot. Merchants anticipate a new business artery as Day, who handled the Remington Arms and government houses sale in Bridgeport last November, leads the event.
A. Piatt Andrew, former assistant Secretary of the Treasury and ex Harvard economics professor, was elected to Congress from Massachusetts Sixth District by about 13,000 votes. Returns from 66 of 71 precincts show Andrew with 20,391 to Pettingell's 6,183.
Police say a state wide gang has stolen millions in merchandise from freight cars. Twelve men were under arrest at North White Plains with four railroad employees detained last night. Brent and other members were previously taken into custody.
A vintage advertisement promotes Black and White Beauty Bleach a fragrant tinted cold cream that brightens skin alongside Black and White Soup Cleansing Cream and Soap. It claims pimples blackheads freckles and roughness improve with use and lists prices 10c 2c 25c and 50c with department store guarantees and a birthday book offer.
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