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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
6
Legal proceedings against Westport Water Company were heard in court. The estate of Dol Sobods was dropped as a defendant, and the matter involved judge Sax Wolfe and a session addressing wrongful claims. A passenger incident and related writs were mentioned in the proceedings.
A man faced charges for obtaining money by false pretenses. The case involves alleged deception of a citizen and mentions a witness. No sentence had been imposed at the time of reporting. Further proceedings were pending in the state court.
In Cincinnati Onis April 4 a telegram was sent to fielder Housh, holdout of the Cincinnati Nationals, as President August Herrmann announced after a directors meeting. The message text was not public, but Roush was rumored to be summoned for a conference with the directors.
Frederick G Hill was elected president of Milford Republican Club at a meeting. Officers named included Tubner Sugith Wietzel Ralston and CL Tac as secretary and treasurer. The next meeting in May will feature a prominent speaker.
Yale's inaugural chemistry lab, fifteen feet long and built in ancient style, marked a milestone in American chemistry. Professor Benjamin Sill led early research as funding and facilities expanded, with future rubber and material science promises highlighted by guest scholars and new discoveries.
Reported arrest of an individual named Sean York in Middletown for posing as a Connecticut state police officer and passing worthless checks. Authorities say the suspect claimed to be part of a band of thieves responsible for a large counterfeit car theft scheme, with checks totaling about $3,000 in reported bank activity.
Stratford women plan a Scotch concert at Sterling Memorial hall with Laurel Glee Club of Bridgeport joining April 13. American Legion units host events, Red Cross lawn fete set for June 7 on Sterling Memorial grounds with dancing. Local clubs and fire safety notices accompany reports of postponed meetings and a Mother and Daughter banquet at Stratford AME Church.
Newtown social notes recount visits and family gatherings featuring residents from Brooklyn Berkshire Taunton and Hartford. Names include Miss Florence Ford Miss Margaret Keane Mr and Mrs Keane and Mrs Warner with several relatives spending weekends in Newtown and nearby towns.
Car terns of cigarettes stolen from Liqur tex Trou and the Austria Nichnis & company warehouse at 04 Warner Street were recovered in Newark. Burglars disposed of then i Sbrihanm. Lizaysky of 83 Watson Avenue is under arrest in Watson. A shortage of receipts shows stolen goods. He paid $206 for 64 000 cigarettes valued at $500.
Library directors schedule a public meeting to review governance and policy matters. The session includes official testing and discussion of the board's oversight responsibilities at a central venue in May.
Middlesex county grand jury today charged Joseph Sjogren of Portland with first degree murder for killing his brother on January 5. Mrs Sjogren testified as a witness before the grand jury and Sjogren is to be arraigned in court Friday.
The annual New Bergland Southern conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened last evening in Klelena Montana with Bishop Charles Weel presiding. Officers include Rev J Francis Vooper as secretary and Rev A Grant and Rev T J Steuart as assistant secretaries.
Chicago plans a massive Commonwealth Batson Co plant to generate about 600,000 kilowatts at peak, using three turbo generators and a 60 by 125 foot turbine block. The station will cover 7.5 acres, store coal for 300,000 tons, and deliver 13 000 volt, 60 cycle energy, with full operation hoped by August 1924.
Anrih Wilby Rainsford of Meriden was given eight years in state prison after shooting a police officer and wounding another during an attempted holdup. State's evidence supported the claim that robberies are rising locally.
Indoor athletic show drew 10 000 spectators as Joe Lynely defeated Midget Smith of Vankie Ger Sreeteen in a sensational 141 round bout. Fudd Taylor of Terre Hauke Nid. Ti ave clinched a noted victory in a related stretch as the crowd witnessed the results and standings.
A jury found Butler guilty of manslaughter after a trial that included counsel summations and delayed verdict remarks. The proceedings focused on the events surrounding the incident on Robert Street and involved testimony from several witnesses.
A Democratic National Committee statement from Wastngson April 4 proclaims Chicago mayoralty win as an overwhelming repudiation of Republican excess and municipal wastefulness. It links the victory to overall economic distress and vows continued reform.
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