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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1923
Page
5
An illegible family notice describes a legal action in a Superior court where a Knights of the Ku Klux Klan group prevents seizure of funds. The document indicates a judge ordered steps in the proceedings.
Farmers report a severe labor shortage threatening vegetable output in Bridgeport area. Workers demand four dollars a day as crews dwindle. some fields will be plowed under if harvests fail. Local agronomy officials from the State Agricultural College discuss crop losses and strategies to cope with reduced picking crews.
Ey. Dwight Prentice of Greenfield reports his horse hitched at City Plaza vanished yesterday afternoon and remained missing late last night. Police note bicycles autos and even motorcycles are often stolen, but a horse theft is unusual amid advances in mechanical transport.
Fifteen hundred Brooklyn longshoremen, who walked out today in protest against waste, voted to return to work by Sunday night. The stoppage affected twenty three docks on the Brooklyn Waterfront and delayed several freight steamers awaiting full cargoes.
The Majestic and Capitol theatres present a mix of vaudeville and features. Alice Lake stars in I Am The Lady, while Mitzi Daniels headlines in Minnis and Me Admirers of her voice perform at Majestic. Bela Donna opens Pola Negri’s new US run at Majestic. Captiol screens a thrill filled Mole story with Monte Lloyd and Dag Davis, as fans enjoy a busy week of screenings and acts.
A garbled early 20th century notice hints at a billed event titled the two “Fighter” act with Wesley Farry in a stage role. Promoter Warney presents this premium entertainment at the Hippodrome Tar day featuring four days of shows amid a curious, ghostly theme.
Weather eased yesterday on the Sound with several vessels weather bound due to the storm leaving port. Captain Anderson reports the Fett arrived at 4 09 p m and departed Poaint No Point Strford at 1 30 p m. Fishing firms note yields around 1100 pounds of fat fillets and high daily catches, while Devon's river break up with spring thaws slows navigation above the Mousa tank River.
Gu Leaveland, a jail union worker, is charged with first degree murder and shooting death. He surrendered today after police say he claimed Newold planned the fatal act at a union meeting.
Apeth Schleifer faced Judge Webb and entered a not guilty plea to inciting strikes and related felonies tied to a railroad shop incident. A trial date was set for Thursday, with representation by Lawrence Mikowiski of Meriden for aggravated assault and intent to murder charges. Ralph Oneh was sentenced to six years for related matters.
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