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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1923

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Italian Princess Yolanda to Wed Count Bergolo Tomorrow

Rome April 8 The engagement of Princess Yolanda eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena to Count Calvin Bergolo is announced with civil and religious ceremonies planned for tomorrow at the Quirinal palace. The royal family Mussolini ministry and officials will attend as the bride journeys from Rome into royal grandeur. The couple’s union follows a secret engagement and Bergolo’s wartime service in Greece and Italy.

Yolanda King Victor Emmanuel Quirinal Palace Rome Associated Press Victor Emmanuel Helena Calvin Bergolo Quirimal Palace Mussolini Senate Chamber Quirinal Yelanda House of Savoy Apostolic Palace of the Guirinal San Rosao Pisa

Jilted Woman Slays Newcastle Man Over Promised Marriage

Josephine Best, 44, was charged today in Newcastle, Fa, with the shooting death of Carl Dufford, vice president of Dufford Furniture Co. She claimed Dufford promised to divorce his wife to marry her but would take only money. She bought a pistol after the alleged plan faltered and fired, killing him.

Newcastle Josephine Best Carl Dufford Dufford Furniture Company

Bonar Law Government Faces Troublesome Days Ahead

London April 8 Associated Press reports that Bonar Law's tranquil government faces a turbulent period as parliament reopens tomorrow. The session is expected to run through August with a brief Whitsuntide recess.

Bonar Law Government London Associated Press Bonar Law Whitsuntide

Local Rev J Wendell Hotz Dies at Derby Rectory

Bridgeport area obituary notes Rev J Wendell Hotz son of Bridgeport parents dies after twelve days illness at the rectory of St Marys Church in Derby. Foreign, financial, and political dispatches mixed with regional sports and national unrest fill the period summary with multiple named entities and events.

Wendell Hotz Bridgeport St. Mary's Church Derby Fairfield Wack U.S Treasury Congress Methodist Ifoyle Wighet White Plains Antiv Westport Txis Yolanda Gaughier Ialy Moscow

Motorists Believed Lost in Everglades Near Miami

Twenty four motorists traveling from Port Myers in a bleach coated trail disappeared into the Everglades. They were reported located tonight at Seminole Indian encampment seventy nine miles west of Miami where they recover from hardships of their hazardous swamp drive. Heavy rains washed out roads and drainage embankments earlier, raising fears for the party’s safety until they were found.

Miami Pla Eveglades Port Myers Seminole

Examinations for Methodist Ministry Start Tomorrow

Examinations for Methodist ministry begin tomorrow with candidates moving toward full membership and deacon's orders after the third year. The conference will hear verdicts from ministers across Brooklyn, Western Vounerussl, Mankediin, and Weekhe as speculation rises about ordination and conferment of seats in One Conference.

Doyle Explains Eptoplasmic Rod Seance in New York

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle demonstrates an eptoplasmic rod during a seance at Marien hall in New York. He explains the rod rises from the table and acts as a focus for spirit communication, noting the intelligence behind the phenomenon and contrasting it with ordinary mystery.

Sir Conan Doyle New York Uble Amhur Conan Doyle Marien Hall

Local Woman Dies After Library Blaze Follows Brief Fire Alarm

A partial OCR reads that an elderly man and a woman perished in a fire at a residence on 78 MTT Street. The incident occurred after a short delay following a test alarm. Authorities reported firefighting crews contained flames but the two occupants did not survive. Further details are unavailable due to the garbled source text.

Pabijet Ruhr Zacob Bonar Law Bis Heaith Asquith Lloyd-George Leeds Labor Party House of Commons Jahoritea I. Ramsay MacDonald Donald

Washington trip ends as seniors return home

Fond and anxious parents and friends gathered at the railroad station to welcome over 100 Bridgeport High seniors and chaperones home from a Washington trip on the Bridgeport High Special. The students toured the capital, visiting the Capitol, Treasury, State, Navy, Pan American buildings, and Mount Vernon, amid rain and busy activities, before a final informal hotel dance.

Washington Bridgeport High Hitler L Ong Board of Education Bridgeport Capital Washington ‘Monument Congressional Library Capitol Department Treasury State, Or Navy Red Cross Bureau of Engraving and, Printing Algo White House Mount Vernon Alexandria Aa Spmumber

Homer 8 Cummings Received in Church in Stamford

State reeive attorney Cummings and his wife were formally received as members of the Congregation Church in Stamford with about a dozen other attendees. Reverend Alfred Grant Walton officiated as pastor. The longtime state prosecutor had previously attended services for 15 years but never joined.

Stamford Spectl i

Pneumonia Fatal To Rev Wendell Hotz Derby Priest

Rev Wendell Hotz a Derby priest and organizer of St Marys Boys Brigade died of double pneumonia in the rectory after a 12 day illness. He served six years as assistant at St Marys and was born in the area, educated at Barnum school, St Thomas seminary Hartford and St Bernard seminary Rochester. He was ordained June 20 1916 and remained at St Marys throughout his priestly life, beloved by parishioners for tireless service.

J. Wendell Hotz John Hotz Noble Avenue St. Mary's Church Derby Father Hotz Robert Fitzgerald James W. Roach Aty Barnum School St. Thomas’ Seminary Hartford St. Bernard’s, Semiary Rochester John J. Nilen Tocal Hate Jie Bridgeport

Legislature Eyes 11 Key Sessions Ahead for 1920s Reform

Clarence G. Willard notes the Connecticut legislature plans 11 remaining session days after May 2 as it tackles codification of fish and game laws and a potential reorganization of the Highways Department. The body must confirm several gubernatorial nominees including Superior Court judges, public utility, labor, and highway commissioners, with most appointments needing only executive action. The Fish and Game Commission work aims to codify current laws into a concise booklet, a long-debated measure opposed by rural interests but favored by reform advocates.

Clarence G. Willard Fisn Vame Highways Department Superior Court James H. Webb Hamden General Assembly Wu Public Utilities Lab John H. Byspiring William Hyde Charles J. Bennett de. Stunt WW. Osborn Luke John T. Black Webb Judreahina Dave Nm Fiverebie Court of Conynen Pleas New Haven Wish and Game Commission Frederick C. Walcott Norfolk John H. 'Fiteenth Fish and Game Harninth Rome Senate Minava Uip Auguste, Gay Harding South Shipping Board Railroad Labor Board Congress Federal Reserve Board Milo D. Camplos United States International Court of Justice

French Ministers Deny Policy Change Reports

Paris reports say Premier Poincare faced press attacks after Loucheur visited England and met Lloyd George and Palmeare. Officials insist France remains firm on reparations and Ruhr terms while denying any government shift.

Paris Cobinat France Ruhe Germany Ruhr M. Louchellc England Sonar Law Lloyd-George Millerand Poincare Siire M. Loucheur London M. Poincare Briand Great Britain BI. Boucheur Petite Journal M. Palmeare Belgium M. Louchest Londo Theants Jaspar M. Lourbeur MM. Poincare Comntunieen

Greenwich Man Killed in Auto Crash Near White Plains

Edwin Swenson, 21, of Greenwich, was killed instantly when a car carrying John Johnson, Gwen Kelly, and John Kelly crashed into a fence near White Plains New York. Police say the driver was speeding and alcohol may have been a factor. the other occupants had minor injuries and no arrests were reported.

Enwich, Ancil &Specialty Edwin Swenson Inglandly White Plain John Johnson Gwen Kelly John Kelly Greenwich Johnson Siwengon Pr Pleket

Three Alleged Liquor Violators Arrested in Stamford

Stamford police arrested three alleged liquor violators after surveillance at multiple locations. Suspects named Mia Jonainne, John Marek, and Mary Marek were detained on 116 Brows Avenue and nearby sites during an investigation into illegal beer sales.

Stamford Wota Proms Italy Mia Jonaie Meo Uimer John and Mary Marek Brows Avenue

President Harding Returns to Washington After Southern Trip

President and Mrs. Harding arrived in Washington from a five weeks southern vacation and went straight to the White House after their noon arrival.

Harding Washington White House

Treasury urges tax cuts as March receipts rise

Secretary Mellon said lower surtax rates would not reduce federal revenue, noting March income and profits taxes totaling 463 million dollars. He argued reductions stimulate business, citing higher 1923 rates and liberal provisions, and urged Congress to cut surtaxes to 25 percent while closing escape routes.

Wasrington The Treasury Congress Mellon Mr. Mellon Meilon Harper

Arrested on Charge of Beating Mother

Police say Willam Mc Mahon aged three years arrested after accused by his mother of beating her. The case notes an unusual charge. The report also mentions Theodors Masako of 233 Hamilton Street facing a separate wife beating allegation involving a piece of wood.

Willam McMahon Nichola Strest Aghkin Theodors Masako Hamilton Street

Grant Says Methodist Meet Wasn't According to Hoyle

In New York on April, Rev. Dr. Percy Stickney Grant, rector of the Ascension church, called the Methodist Ministers Association actions childish for barring addresses by conflicting views. He argued ministers should preach from scripture and that the meeting lacked proper discussion. He criticized the method as unChristlike and urged better parental example over Sunday school.

Grant Hoyle New York Percy Stickney Grant Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension Yaster Methodist Ministers’ Association Christ Eareason

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