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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1923

Page

4

Probe continues into cause of death at baths

Coroner John J. Phelan keeps probing the death of Peter Ferraro a 20 year old from 830 Pembroke street found dead at Katz's Baths last Wednesday night An adjourned hearing resumes with expert testimony on the Russian furnace and possible coal gas fumes cited as the cause Controversy over furnace condition in the cellar arises and witnesses describe exposure to gas fumes while others dispute the gas could escape The hearing continues as experts inspect the furnace and plumbing again

John J. Phelan Peter Ferraro Pembroke Street Katz's Baths Wrank Stolin L. HH. Mills Company Miumber Pol Wasin Slults Stults

Lions Club Backs Bridgeport Trade School Bond Bill

Lions Club directors endorsed a bill allowing Bridgeport to issue a 400000 bond for a new trade school. Senator Trumbull, chair of the legislative committee, rejected the bill yesterday after Frederick Hill of the Manufacturers’ Association referenced it without discussion.

Lions Club Yesteray John FB. Trumbull Legislative Finnish Committee

Clark and Dillon Join Forces in Real Estate Firm

George B. local real estate operator and Judge John B. Dillon form Clark and Dillon a joint real estate business. Both are former senators who began their acquaintance in the 1819 Senate at Hartford. Dillon will continue the law practice. The office moves to Room 820 Liberty Building from Newnham building.

George B Operstoy John B. Dillon Clark and Dillon Senate Hartford Dilton Newnheld Liberty Building

Harmony Meeting Planned for Sixth District

President John Dillon of the Sixth district Republican club announced a harmony meeting at the Madison avenue club rooms Friday night to discuss methods to achieve district unity. Judges Dillon and his Independents faction invite members of the Sixth district Women's club to resolve differences, with no invitation extended to the New Sixth district club.

John &. Dillon Republican Club Madison Avenue Judge Dillon The Independents Sixth District Womens’ Club

Elk Lodge Set to Install Officers at Club Tonight

More than 300 Elks from Nor Walk Greenwich Stamford and Port Chester lodges are to attend the installation of officers of Bridesport Lodge No. 46 B P O Tr tonight at 7 o clock in the club rooms. Grind lodge officers join the event with a 40 clan band providing selections. Edward J. Daly to be installed as Exalted Ruler with Michael J. Healy Esteemed Leading Knight Edmond J. Hart Esteemed Loyal Knight Joseph C. Plynn Esteemed Lecturing Knight Edward P F Nevins secretary, Charles H Hinroan treasurer, Charles Milter tiller, Harry D. Fitzgerald trustee. Dr J Francia Keeley PER representative to the Grand Lodge convention, Lawrence T. Gallagher PER alternate representative.

Nor Walk Greenwich Stamford Port Chester Elks Brides Port Lodge B. P.O Grind Lodge Edward J. Daly Michael J. Healy Edmond J. Hart Joseph C. Plynn Edward PF. Nevins Charles H. Hinroan Charles Milter Tiller Harry D. Fitzgerald J. Francia Keeley Grand Lodge Lawrence T. Gallagher P.E.R

Court Judges Get Extra Day Holiday

With cases assigned for trial in the non jury session of the Superior and Common Pleas courts marked off due to settlement or absent counsel, presiding judges were granted an extra holiday. Judge William M Maltbin leads the Superior Court session and Judge John J Walsh heads the Common Pleas court.

Ruperige Court Common Pleas Court William MM. Maltbin John J. Walsh

Circus Laborer Held in New York for Assault Charge

Allan Beiter, circus laborer, is held in New York on a local police request. After extradition proceedings he will be brought back to the city to stand trial for a December shooting of Frank McCullough, charged with assault with intent to kill.

Frank. McCullough Allan Beiter New York

Obituaries and Funeral Rites For Several Local Residents

Funeral services were held yesterday for Emma Jane Fox Ellen Sweeney Mary Butt Patchen Margaret Farrell and Michael Monahan with burials at Lakeview and St Michael's cemeteries. Richard T Dixon was also remembered at Trinity Episcopal services on Glendale Avenue.

Emma J. Fox Emma Jane Fox Main Street Hubert Dahme St. Joseph Lakeview Cemetery Ellen Sweeney Ellen Sweney New Haven Nortuary H.j A. Remington Furnum Avenua William Streat Charles Quigley Summerfield M. Fi Mary Patchen Mary Butt We Lack Weston Conn Unningham Easton Lyons Plains Margaret Farrall Margaret Farrell Mast Math Street St. Me Matthew d. ‘Irnynor Lawrence Farrell Eugene McCann Frank Quinlan George Jameson Howard ‘Trevours Burton Baldwin Wurlal St. Michael's Cemetery Traynor Michael Moonahan Michael Monahan Jefferson Street Mullins, Scatt & Reds Eale Clork Blessed Sacrament Church John Walsh St. Michael’s Cemetery Richard T. Dixon Michard T. Dixon Glendale Avenue F. B. Aitking Trinity Episcopal Church Huri Parkemetery

Muscle Exercise Urges Lions Club to Sweat for Health

W H Ball of the International YMCA urged muscular exercise at a Lions Club luncheon, warning soft muscles mean soft morals. He urged outdoor activity in summer and gym work in winter, linking health to civilization. Corwin French spoke for Kentucky mountain education and a community center plan. Lions agreed to host Kiwanis on May 4 and a trade school bond issue was sent to the board.

W. H. Ball International ¥. M. C A Corwin French Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Mounain Lions Kiwanis Club Fred Hit Manufacturers’ Association 2 Nation Bridgeport Board of Directors

Local Agent Moves to New Rochelle New York

Charles H. Berger formerly in Colorado Avenue served eight years as department agent for the American Railway Express company here. He left last night for New Rochelle where he will supervise the agency starting Monday. The express office staff presented him two twenty dollar gold pieces as a token of esteem. He is a popular local figure with many friends offering best wishes.

Charles H. Berger Colorado v Avenue American Railway Express Company New Rochelle Sam Driver Berger

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