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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1922

Page

5

White Bemoans Lack of Kansas Industrial Law Breaker

Kansas editor William Allen White mourns the failure to test the Kansas Industrial Court Law after a case against him was dismissed by state officials led by Governor Henry J. Allen. The debate shifts to Topeka as lawmakers prepare for January’s session, amid strong partisan tensions and fears for free speech.

Kansas Kansas City Kan William Allen White Emporia Henry and Henry J. Allen Richard Hopkins Allen White Governor Allen Jonathan M. Davis Davis Capitol Topeka

Italian Envoy Reaches Washington Post After Long American Life

Duke Galasta Caetani, newly appointed Italian ambassador to the United States, has spent most of his life in America. He left California mining in 1915 to join the Italian Army and is now assuming his Washington post after a notable wartime service record.

Ows United States Duke Galasta Caetani Washington Post Duke America California Seer Ipemeisster Copenhagen LN. S Ange Alexander England French Foreign Legion

Plans to Slice Fees Gained in Motor Arrests

Hartford reports Commissioner Robbins B. Broeckel urges next legislature to make motor vehicle arresting unprofitable for arresting officers by reforming enforcement. He calls for traffic courts to centralize duties and improve enforcement. Governor Lake receives the proposal in his annual address.

Hartford Robbins B. Broeckel J. J. Lake Stoeckel

Bridgeport Police Get First Radio Theft Warning

Bridgeport officers received a radio alert from Detroit about two automobiles stolen, a first time warning shared with local police via a radio message and relayed to the department for action.

Bridgeport Detroit

Charter Revision Commission to Meet Tomorrow

The Charter Revision Commission will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon in Mayor Pred Atn Water's office to consider revisions in the charter. The committee adopted a tentative plan. final adoption before reporting to the Common Council is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

Charter Revision Commission Mayor Pred Atn Water

Pinex based home cough syrup offers strong relief

A home made cough syrup mix uses Pinex plus sugar or honey to create a pint of syrup advertised as superior to store bought remedies. It claims rapid relief from throat irritation, coughs, bronchitis, and asthma like symptoms, with a guarantee and offer to refund if not satisfied.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne

War on Steubenville Speak-Easies Begins After Blinn Slaying

Prohibition officers launch a county wide crackdown on bootleggers and private parlors in Jefferson County following the midnight murder of Charles Dickey Blinn, leader of eight city agents. Police question a theory that Blinn was killed elsewhere, noting a missing blood pool. Blinn is the fifth officer killed in this era of prohibition in the county.

Steubenville Ohio Associated Press Jefferson County Mquor Prohibition Charles “Dickey” Blinn Mqnor Blinn Richard Edgerly Jim Richmond Mike Veltrie

Holiday in Rome Riotus Affair

Rome reports widespread clashes during Christmas festivities with Fascists and Communists fighting across Italy. In Turin a communist shot a Fascist member and fascists burned two Socialist clubs in retaliation. At Bracciano Communists killed a Fascist and wounded several others.

Rome Fascist Italy Turin Fagist Bracciano Fascisti

Derby Officials Named by Mayor for Next Two Years

Derby December 26 Mayor-elect Frank Conway released the official list of city officers for the coming two years. Appointments include Assistant city clerk Charlotte L Colwell Tax collector and commissioner of charities Frank Buckley Street commissioner William Saunders Police commissioner Joseph V Casey Fire commissioner Dennis Cullen Corporation counsel Aug John J O Connell Health officer Dr T F Plunkett Plumbing inspector Salvatore Puscacillo Assistant plumbing inspector John McCarthy Superintendent of the fire alarm William Lenehan Chief of the fire department Edward Cotter First assistant Michael Fox Second assistant George C Christensen Sealer of weights and measures William Sweeney Assessor James J Brennan.

Derby Frank J. Conway Charlotte L. Colwell Charities Frank Buckley William Saunders Joseph V. Casey Dennis Cullen John J. O'Connell T. F. Plunkett Salvatore Puscacillo John McCarthy William Lenehan Edward Cotter Michael Fox George C. Christensen William Sweeney James J. Brennan

Thomson Company Incorporated In Bridgeport Clothing Trade

The Thomson Co. of Bridgeport has been incorporated to deal in apparel and capital at 105 000 dollars, beginning with 1000 dollars. Incorporators are Harry T. Hyatt Harold R. Eastwood and Frank A Blackman.

Thomson Co Bridgeport Capital Harry T. Hyatt Harold R. Eastwood Frank A Blackman

Dr Bresnahan To Address Welfare Bureau Meeting

Dr John F. Bresnahan of Bridgeport Hospital will speak at the open meeting of the Jewish Welfare Bureau in the Yat H A building on January th. The program promises a briefing on welfare issues and community services.

John F. Bresnahan Bridgeport Hospital Jewish Welfare Bureau Yat H. A

Free seed provision killed in Congress defying history

Connecticut lawmakers led the defeat as four opposed the free seeds appropriation in the house committee of the whole by three votes. Fenn Tilson Glynn and Merritt voted no while Freeman was absent. The measure has faced long opposition from Connecticut, with support mainly from the Democratic South and Republican agricultural districts. The prior year’s appropriation stood at 360000 dollars. The ad urged influenza prevention with Laxative Brom Quinone tablets at 30 cents.

Connecticut Congress House Fenn Tilson Glynn Merritt Representative Freeman

Lake search for tug Cornell is being pushed

A vigorous search for the tug Cornell, missing since Thursday with eight aboard, continued in Cleveland with planes and more tugs ready to scour Lake Erie. The cause remains a mystery, repairs were recent, and all crew members from Cleveland were listed by name.

Cornell Cleveland A. P Washington H. HB. Shaver Shaver Lake Erie Tennessee T. C. Lutz Ashtabula Harbor Erie Thomas W. Gould United States Thomas Johnson Great Lakes Towing Company William Nantell Buffalo Syracuse Erie Canal Nantel Harry Brantt Edward Kemmet William Grierson Michael Paytosh Thomas Hewitt Charles Christ H. Selders

Fairfield Personal Notices Include Travel Plans and Engagements

Paul Pilosa a noted barber with Meyers and Gatto of Fairfield Avenue will travel to Providence with his wife to spend the holidays with his parents. Betty Coates a Smith College student and Catherine Coates who attends New Rochelle College visit their parents at Center Street Fairfield over the holidays. Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Madge Louise Holi e y sister of Mrs. George W. Karch of Jersey City and William J. Blasys son of Mr. and Mrs. John Biagge of Balmforth Street, Biach ork.

Paul Pilosa Meyers & Gatto Fairfield Avenue Providence Paul Betty Coates Smith College Catherine .Coates New Rochelle College James A. Coats Center Street Fairfield Madge Louise Holiely George W. Karch Jersey City N. J William J. Blasys John Biagge Balmforth ‘Strest, Biach Ork

Fairfield Alumni Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

Fairfield High School alumni of the class of 1920 choose a chairman for the organization meeting to be held tomorrow in Library hall. Superintendent W. E. Smith will speak as officers are elected and committees are formed to aid high school work athletics and social activities.

Qeason Fairfield High School Library Hall W. E. Smith

Women's coats cut price to twenty two fifty now

Coats from stock in various styles and fabrics lowered to a single special price of 22.50. Includes serviceable velours boucles mixtures heavy tweeds and fur collared jackets with wide range of sizes and warm lining.

Creme au Citron beauty cream with lemon skin care

Creme au Citron offers cleansing and skin nourishing action with mild astringent effect to close pores refine skin and reduce wrinkles. The maker Lournay also sells a matching face powder and has a limited time offer pairing one jar and one box for $1 on the main floor left center.

Lournay

Silk Hosiery Ad Highlights McCallum Line

An advertisement promotes McCallum silk hosiery for all occasions. It emphasizes full fashioned construction, high quality silk, and a wide range of styles weights and colors for smart women to wear.

McCallum

Radiant spangled robes for evening wear debut

Sparkling robes show opal and black shades with thousands of spangles. New gowns use radiant metal cloths priced from 7.50 yard to 35 dollars for full sets. Main floor displays highlight the latest mode with easy price stages from 19.50 to 35.00.

Hoover Vacuum Cleaners Arrive In New Lot

Two shipments arrived Saturday morning allowing full filling of orders at the last moment. The store offers a stock for prompt fulfillment and a club payment plan with an initial payment. Demonstrations available to show their advantages to customers.

Hoover

Six Deaths Tied To Bootleg Drugs On Christmas Day

New York reports Christmas Day marked by a dry spell with six deaths attributed to bootleg liquor. Autopsies pending for five men and a woman, morgue holds bodies for medical exam. Prohibition efforts yielded scarce drunken incidents and two treated for alcoholism at Bellevue.

New York West Side Court Bellevue Hospital Prohibition

Quickest and Best Results Times Want Adi

Readable lines suggest an ad oriented note about fastest results and best outcomes. It references times and wants instruction, implying a request for efficient service. Entities are unclear. no specific people or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.

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