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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1923

Page

4

Milford Church Steeple Mimics Tower of Pisa

Local officials inspect Milford Preparatory’s Fire Annex damage and the church steeple. City Engineer Vincent calls the tower’s alignment unsafe and a relocation plan may shift the steeple to a new position. Repairs to the annex progress with spring term opening anticipated after Easter vacation.

Milford Suifart Engieer Vincent Te Fitional Waa Clark Ashford Preparatory School Mulford Clarence R. Hall Brdigepert Milfora Charter Commission Mobel J. Piatt Cities Platt Reprilian Town Committee Omar W Platt Tocal Wiliam B. McCarthy Thisjal Qion George F. Ltd Republican Party Thiatfer

Harris Post Drive Not To Start As Planned

The annual recruiting drive for the Raymond We Harris Post of the Foreign Wars will not start as scheduled, according to a statement from the post committee. The postponement was announced yesterday, with no new date set and the aim to prepare for the drive at a later time.

Harris Jay Raymond We. Harri Prue Meshin Birther

Trumpeter Halted by Cold Weather at Sunrise Service

Cold weather stopped the trumpeter Oliver Wuckle from playing at the Second Congregational church sunrise service. Nineteen members of the congregation attended in the cold, with the trumpeter unable to perform from the top of the spire due to the extreme wind and weather. The crowd turnout was nearly as large as last year despite the cold.

Ailbauch Second Congregational Church Une Ites Oliver Wuckle

AP Chief Sees French Premier Poincare in Paris

Frank B. Noyes, president of the Associated Press, met Premier Poincare in Paris. Poincare said he was glad to meet the AP head and noted Noyes’s world voyage and his ability to inform American readers about issues of concern to the United States.

Associated Press Paris Apr Poincare Frank B. Noyes Washington Noyes France Lis Mbbe

Man Found Dead From Illuminating Gas in Lodging House

James McLaughlin, 22, was found dead yesterday in a lodging house at East Main Street. Authorities believe fumes from an improperly closed gas stove jet in a kitchen across the hall caused the room to fill with poisonous air and asphyxiate him.

James McLaughlin East Main Street McLaughlin Alent

Mail Deliveries in Danbury to be Cut

Special bulletin from Postmaster H. Bailey announces curtailed extra work in mail delivery and dispatch to fit local appropriation. Deliveries on some routes will drop from twice daily to once daily as the office reduces expenses. Danbury area to implement curtailments to meet budget.

Danbury H. Bailey Genere Duis

New Humane Agent Appointed in New London District

Joan V W Swazey is appointed agent of the Connecticut Humane Society for the New London district. M Agard remains in charge of Bridgeport district and previously served as agent in New London.

Joan V W. Swazey Connecticut Humane Society New London Inlty M. Agard Bridgeport

Israel Putnam Plow Bequeathed to Barnum Museum

The 18th century plow once owned by Israel Putnam has joined the Barnum Museum collection in Bridgeport, presented by his Connecticut descendants. The relic, with a wooden beam and iron mouldboard, illustrates pioneer farming and the early Connecticut economy, contrasting past toil with modern industry and stressing a balance in civic commerce.

Israel Putnam Barnum Scientific aid _ Fratorient museum Bridgeport Connecticut Thiere Tuinam Bor Salem Maga Windham County Putnam Ebostren Reston Massachusetts Rhode Island Warmers Stratford Fingland

Unidentified man removed to Hillside for treatment

A man thought to be John Walsh, described as an alcoholic, was found unconscious on Water Street and taken to Hillside Home for care. He could not state his name, but a pocket note bore the name John Walsh.

Hillside John Walsh

Police arrest eleven on Saturday night

Police detained eleven people on Saturday night for alleged gambling activity. William Anderson at 187 Carroll Avenue was seized in a garage at 160 Wilmot Avenue for maintaining a gambling location. others faced no charges beyond suspicion. Chips cards and $70 were seized. a whiskey bottle found at 620 Newfield Avenue led to Joseph Perry being released on $300 bond. Patrick Cudda of 75 East Main Street was arrested for violating liquor laws.

Saturnor Sambl William Anderson Carroll Avenue Wilmot 12Th District Newfield Avenue Joseph Perry Patrick Cudda East Main Thagliuos

Reds of Vera Cruz Defy Government Night Parade

Vera Cruz Mexico April 1 Bolshovists led by Proal and Proal in jail spark nightly parades with 300 to 9000 marchers singing revolutionary songs. City quiets traffic for hours as banners of Lenine Proal and Bolshevism adorn homes. Tenants Union with 5900 non paying members, mayor formerly a stevedore, and widespread union activity press labor toward strikes and shop closings. Government opposition acknowledged. federal forces ready to act against radical plotters.

Vera Cruz Mexico Lening Trotzki Proa Bolshevigra Lenine Proal Tenants Union Obregon Ératruz Horeott Uwn Vera Drag Siness Vera Cen Heron Proal el Dbiitamen The Republic Destructo Stang Times Iris National Mexico City

Danbury Coal Price Not To Be Lowered

Danbury dealers say the expected April coal price cut will not occur this year. They warn of a fuel cost rise if freight decreases, with Bridgeport and local dealers anticipating a price change soon. Danbury households report little hard coal currently on hand and swift sale of available stock.

Danbury Bridgeport Danbury Y

Milford seeks playground sites as Harman Foundation weighs help

Milford officials report Harman Foundation representative Harry W Shotwell visited to assess public playground needs. The foundation may assist in land acquisition if suitable sites are available, with Milford containing parks, shorelines, and groves near town. The group plans further inquiries and coordination with local committees and potential land dedication for children's play and youth recreation.

Milford Harry W. Shotwell Harman Foundation, Inc Division of Playgrounds New York Connecticut Lana Hermon Foundation Shotwell Tme Howe Wilcox Park Millford Green Bhatwell Harmen Foundation Harmon Foundation Chamber of Commerce

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