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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1922

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The Truth Takes Care of Itself in Healing By Suggestion

The piece discusses mental suggestion as an ancient healing method and cites Mrs. Eddy Emile Cone and a New York practitioner. It notes the idea that truth cannot be downed, and offers examples of self healing by daily affirmations and negation therapies. It mentions a hospital case of twelve alcohol poisoning admissions after Christmas and deaths linked to moonshine.

Mother Eddy Emile Sarah Bernhardt Mrs. Fady New York

Danbury Man Killed by Bus in Glenbrook

Coroner J J Phelan opened an inquiry into the death of James Healy of 4 Whitlock Street Danbury who was struck by a Connecticut Co passenger bus in Glenbrook last evening. William Zerrenner of 28 Hill Street Hartford a driver or operator of the bus was arrested and released on bond of 200 pending the coroner's finding.

Stamford J. J. Phelan James Healy Whitlock Street Danbury Connecticut Co Glenbrook William Zerrenner Hill Street Hamford

Two More Arrests in Klan War in Louisiana and Baltimore

Baltimore reports a habeas corpus writ freeing Dr. B M McKain former Met Rouge mayor on murder charges with extradition papers to Louisiana. In Morehouse Parish two other officials, including ex sheriff T J Burnett, are jailed as Justice Department agents pursue more arrests in the Lake La Fourche killings case.

Baltimore A. P B. M. McKain Met Rouge James P. Gorter Louisiana McKain Parker Dr. McKoln McKoln Hugh H. Young Brady Johns Hopkins Hospital Rouge Morehouse Parish Tom Richards Watt Daniels Department of Justice Lake la Fourche T. J. Burnett Anva Speaker Bastrop Toomba Coco Texas

Hannis Taylor Dead at 71 Former U S Minister to Spain

Washington, Dec 27. Hannis Taylor, noted international law authority and former United States minister to Spain, died at his home at 71. He previously served as consul for the government before the claims commission under the Spanish American treaty and the Alaska boundary commission in 1903.exports in creasing.

Washington Hannis Taylor United States Spain Taylor Claims Commission Alaska Boundary Commission

Oldest Cat in Country Dies in Billings Montana

Thomas Patriarch, aged 24 years and 3 months, died at the home of Mr and Mrs Grover Sample in Billings. Born in 1898 in Northfield Michigan, the long time Northern Pacific train mascot had disputed the claim of a younger Missoula cat to the nation’s oldest feline title.

Billings Mont Thomas Patriarch United States Grover Sample Thomas Northfield Northern Pacific Missoula

Fire destroys Del-Mar apartments in Toledo

Toledo, Ohio, December 27. The Del-Mar apartments, Toledo’s costliest dwelling, burned late last night. W A Faunce, 55, of the Eastern Mortgage and Realty Co, was killed. Property loss estimated at 100,600.

Toledo Ohio del- Mar W. A. Faunce Eastern Mortgage and Realty Company

Child Girl Sparks Louisiana Klan War Exposé

New Orleans reports that a three year old girl Leota Richards becomes the focal point in Governor John M. Parker s crackdown on the Ku Klux Klan. Her recall of masked men abducting her father and the ensuing terror helped rally action as investigations and grand jury sessions faced delays and silence. The narrative follows family peril, political pressure, and the search for justice amid hooded intimidation.

Ae Meriis Mer Rouge Louisiana F. Watt Daniel Thomas F. Richards Parker Met Rouge J. D. Rooney United States Rooney Tot Davenport International News Service New Orleans John M. Parker Ku Klux Klan Bastrop-Mer Rouge Bastop Leota Watt Daniels Richards Morehouse Parish Thomas Richards Ecota Baton Rouge State Capitol

Cop Attacked Woman in Park and a Suspect Surrenders

Syracuse reports William McDonald a longtime park patrolman surrendered to police as the man sought for the Jack the Grabber series. Mrs Leslie McFadden, 24, says he struck her twice in the mouth after attempting advances, trailing from a movie house to her home. In Paris Madame Bernhardt’s illness worsens as doctors note fatigue after her activities yesterday and breakfast with visitors.

Syracuse William McDonald Leslie McFadden Paris A. P Sarah Bernhardt Kishier Marot

Widow of Bob Fitzsimmons Led Toward Poverty

The widow once known as Mrs Bob Fitzsimmons, famed for aiding wartime relief, is now penniless and unable to meet bills. Once valued between 560,000 and 5166,000, she supported two children Evelyn and Marvin and previously ran evangelistic missions. She recalls her past as Tema Zela, the French opera singer, and says she trusts in God amid hardship.

Chicago 1. N Bob Fitzsimmons James J. Corbett Carson City St. Patrick's Day Bob Fitzsimmons Belgium Hob Pennliess Wilrth Evelyn Marvin Rob Tema Zela Bis Butte Mont Los Angeles Essen

Grill Father of Slain Girl in Brooklyn Murder Case

New York police ordered a large number of detectives to probe the death of 10 year old Theresa McCarthy found with a bullet wound in her Brooklyn home. Edward McCarthy, her father, was questioned for hours as investigators seek the motive and events leading to the close range shot. In Washington, the Eastern Maine Railroad sought ICC approval to build 34 miles of track from Houston to a connection with Maine centers at Bancroft.

New York Theresa McCarthy Trocklyn Edward McCarthy Washington Eastern Maine Railroad Today Interstate Commerce Commission Houston Maine Bancroft

Quake Shakes New Zealand Interior with Damaging Shocks

Wellington New Zealand December 27 fresh earthquake shocks were reported from the interior with severe damage in the Walkari region. Communication was interrupted making it unclear if there were any fatalities.

Wellington N. Z New Zealand Walkari

Parley Nears Crisis Point in Far East Talks

London dispatch reports from Lausanne warn the Far East Conference could collapse if Turkish tactics continue. Lord Curzon says Britain pledges to defend Mosul and keep foreign powers from involvement while ready to have Turkish and British experts meet to draw the northern boundary of the Trak. Also noted is the death of James J. Durkin in New York after a freight-yard accident.

London A. P Reuters Lausanne Lord Curzon Great Britain Mosul

Settlement Of Shortage Imminent In Town Clerk Probe

City Attorney John A. Cornell projected a settlement in the town clerk irregularities probe, as detectives withdrew from guarding Town Clerk C. E. Winton. Mayor Fred Atwater confirmed bonding company notice over a $5,000 bond but offered few details. Cornell stressed no admission of account discrepancies, noting a distinction between irregularities and charter noncompliance.

Winton Cornell John A. Cornell C. E. Winton Akns Malone Vocolla Fred Atwater United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company of Baltimore City Hall Patrick J. Flanagan Charles S. Canflela Wnton

28 LIVES FIVE SHIPS LOST IN GALE ALONG BRITISH COAST

A gale sweeping British coasts for 48 hours caused 28 deaths and the destruction of five ships. Severe storms along the western coast brought snow rain and winds over 100 miles per hour. Livestock losses were reported and bridges washed away while lifeguards aided distressed seamen. railway schedules disrupted and trains delayed. The West Hardaway towed into Halifax with crew safe after two weeks adrift in the North Atlantic.

London L N. S Atlantic Halifax N. S North Atlantic United States Shipping Board West Haven Hamburg Philadelphia

Clubman Admits Forgery Charge In Syracuse

Charles F. Teller, president of the Syracuse Extension Institute of Accountancy, surrendered to police after affidavits alleged forged names on two checks for 345 dollars each. Teller, a well known businessman and clubman, was taken from his home by Detective Naumann and presented to the chief of police.

Syracuse Charles F. Teller Syracuse Extension Institute of Accountancy Naumann Catlin A. G. Hughes M. C. Vedder Teller

Masked bandits rob South Hills treasurer in Pittsburgh

James P. Murphy, treasurer of the South Hills Republican club, was returning home with 1,500 dollars when three masked bandits stopped him a half block from his home in Pittsburgh on December 27. They took the money and fled.

Pittsburgh James P. Murphy South Hills Republican Club

Britain firm on oil stand in Mosul vilayet

Through Foreign Secretary Carson Britain told Turkey no withdrawal from the Mosul oil area and no prolongation of the Near East conference will sway London from its position. The note was conveyed in Lausanne on December 27.

Lausanne The A. P Carson Great Britain Turkey Mosul

Diamond King Weds Secretly

New York reports Sir Derrick Julius Wernher and Miss Theodora Homanov secretly wed two weeks ago. Wernher, son of the late Sir Julius Wernher who amassed vast diamond wealth in South Africa, and the Russian bride deny royal blood rumors.

New York Associated Press Derrick Julius Wernher Julius Wernher Theodora Homanov

Tots Ask Governor To Spare Life Of Dad Slayer

In San Antonio on December 2, Dorothy Finucane and her schoolmate Gladys Stephens plan to visit Austin with five siblings to seek clemency for their father, G. W. Stephens, who awaits trial in Bexar County for a capital murder. Despite a higher court ruling against Stephens, the girls, now nearly 14, are determined to press the governor for mercy as they prepare gifts for a class party.

Govenor Dad San Antonio Tex I. N.S Dorothy Finucane Gladys Stephens Gladys Austin Dorothy G. W. Stephens Bexar County Stephens T. A. Finucane Rex Chance Gladys Dorothy Gov. Neff

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Association For the Advancement of Science Mr. Bryan Rocky Point Fall River Fail River Bridge Emi Veces Koin British Coast America Department of Commerce Zel Wee Blue-Eyed Babe Peeteee Leeta Dr . F Mechoin Sid Teca Bernhardt Grill Quake James J. Durkin New York City East End John J. Phelan Clubman Britain Diamond King
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