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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
6
An old ad touts Leonardi's Cough Syrup as a pleasant antiseptic remedy for tight coughs. It claims to relieve, soothe, and heal by opening air passages and reducing phlegm, targeting coke coughs grippe bronchitis whooping cough and croup. Best and safest remedy urged to purchase from druggists.
Peking reports completion of Shantung settlement under Washington treaty terms. China pays Japan forty million yen for Shantung railroad, in fifteen year notes at six percent. China also pays sixteen million yen for public properties in the Binocow district and civil military administration will shift to China by December 10 with Shantung transfer planned for January 2.
A fragmentary report notes Princess Mary preparing for a forthcoming visit tied to royal events. The text is garbled but hints at a maternity circumstance and a connection to King Mary and Queen, with unclear timing and location.
An older advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all remedy. It claims wide patient usage and strong testimonials for kidney and liver issues. The text promotes ordering a sample by mail and lists Dr Kilmer Co as the supplier.
Bridgeport hosts a Connecticut Hairdressers Association meeting at Hotel Strat Hiel with Barbara Burke of Beauty Culture as guest. Discussed unity, insurance, recent actions against New York hairstylists, and a large spring style show featuring marcel waves, bleaching, and demonstrations.
Fragmented OCR lists names and addresses with dates and actions, naming Bier Cortientes Max and Hianehe Zelimer among others. The text references streets such as Magie and Noble avenues, plus dates like November 29 and December events, suggesting a cluttered city record page of notices and residents.
The estate lists a trucking business valued at 1 dollar, 459 horses, and bank accounts totaling 1 021.65 with trucks valued at 556 dollars. Executors named as Thomas and Patrick King. Considerable not Mee left to his wife Le.
Mayor Frei Atwater announced the city expects departments to stay within their appropriations for the fiscal year end. He stated no department will finish with a deficit and predicted a potential 25 mill tax rate next year. Manufacturing property lists may rise, while new buildings could reduce the deficit.
Leon Edgerton of 22 Malin Street Haven was arrested by city and Stratford police on a charge of transporting liquor without permit and other offenses after a night crash on State Street. At arraignment his case was continued to tomorrow on $8,000 bond. Officers found over 500 gallons of alcohol in his truck and recovered a pistol. Edgerton claimed the liquor was for a Navy enlistment trip with passengers Holgerion and Frank Millesbeth who say they were just ride-takers headed for Boston. They face further inquiry.
Broad street carnival committee members were photographed yesterday morning on the Post Office steps. The committee includes WW, M. id, Charles F. Greene, Tham, B. Yaync, BF. Merr'son, G. i. Her al i Young J. Cooley, and Kehimater. The committee holds a meeting at 4 o'clock to finalize plans for the event. Workers string banners along trolley poles for the celebration on Broad street.
Government notice outlines a pare reduction impacting school transport costs. It cites lingering expenses for books and equipment, with new stock priced at four and one sixth cents per item. The announcement notes prices favoring students and mentions sale availability through the company.
Albert Voight of Stamford and accomplices face murder charges. The Crim Superior Court term includes Sclafani brothers and Velht with indictments expected after grand jury session around November 12. State's Attorney Homer S. Cummings to seek indictments amid recent killings in Stamford and surrounding areas.
After over three hours of deliberation a jury awarded eleven year old Thomas Cody and his father John Cody a verdict of 200 dollars plus costs against E Minor of New Haven for injuries from a February 1922 auto accident on the Milford turnpike. The boy, a passenger in his father's car, sustained injuries described as non permanent.
John A. Scott agrees to relinquish any claim on Ada A. Scott estate for 350 dollars. Ada died November 14, probate admission noted by Judge Miller, with Percy S Gallagher of Newark named administrator. Estate involved includes several thousand cars and a large list of named fraternal and civic organizations in Bridgeport and area.
William Drena of 318 Hamilton Street was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery yesterday for possessing liquor and was bound over to the next term of the United States District Court.
An advertisement claims a nostril cream quickly opens air passages and relieves cold symptoms. It promises clear breathing, no headaches, and immediate comfort after applying a small amount in the nostrils, urging readers to buy from a druggist.
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