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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1924

Page

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Foes need nine delegates in three districts for Guinness race

Town Chairman John J McGuinness predicts the outcome of Democratic primaries in five districts with three contested areas where anti organization forces must win nine of fifteen delegates. He notes in districts where no opposing tickets exist the organization will seek control, while the anti organization counts two districts open to compromise.

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All Night Auto Parking Restricted by Police Board

City police board debates 24 hour street parking due to safety and traffic concerns. Officials discuss enforcement hours and impact on residents, businesses, and patrol coverage.

Wagner and Partners Surrender Amid Confusing Report

Unclear transcript details surrender by Wagner and partners. Text shows garbled references to payments, inducements, and possible legal actions but lacks verifiable names or locations.

Elm City Impersonator Dupes Dancer and Seeks Cash

A man posing as millionaire Harry Payne Whitne s used a forged check and bought clothing and an automobile for dancer Clara Crawford with The Record Breaker company in Elm City. He checked at Hotel Von Stedman and attempted to cash a $2500 check, but was arrested and held for arraignment. The hoax involved the National City Bank of New York and a staged visit to a theatre performance.

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Bridgeport Boy Hurt in College Wrestling Match

Joseph Sagith a Bridgeport, Conn., freshman at the University of Pennsylvania was hospitalized after a wrestling match with classmate Atti Smith. Sagith suffered injuries and was dazed. his condition reported as not serious the night of the incident as per parents.

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Turbulent National Forum Faces Tax Debate and Court Moves

A sweeping federal session concentrates on income tax policy as the Senate probes executive influence and Mellon rate plans. Contested moves include a constitutional inquiry into party leadership, while state finance measures and public spending compete for attention.

Husband 61 Diagnoses Wife S Troubles In Divorce Case

In a Stafford case Judge John W Banks heard a divorce action brought by a wife alleging threats and a claim that her husband, Stephen Griffin of 378 Main Street, Stafford, vowed to poison her. The husband claimed thyroid illness as a basis for the dispute and testified he believed it influenced his wife’s condition. The hearing paused with a decision reserved as testimony continued.

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Dawes Committee Ready to Report

The Dawes Committee has completed its three months of investigation and discussions. A ceremonial delivery of the report is planned with a formal end to the inquiry tonight marking the completion of the commission's work.

Dawes Committee Paxbin

Doctors urged to organize to maintain standards

The Pinfield County Medical Association president Dr W Drank Codon reported at the welfare meeting that several physicians refused to raise inspection standards or submit fish of bad quality. Officers and councilors were elected, including Dr GYN Cul, Dr TW Stevens, and Dr Walk ham Arthur Lalisld. The group demands accountability amid ongoing industry investigations in Connecticut.

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Senate Tax Compromise Talk Shifts Through Republicans

Senate Republicans meet to discuss an income tax compromise amid widespread debate. The session centers on proposed rate changes and the political maneuvering shaping the plan as lawmakers prepare for a vote in the Senate.

Senate

Great Short Stories. Tos ren vit sre teale thu niin am the wien fons

Fragmented OCR text from Bridgeport Sunday Post appears to reference short stories and reader notices with garbled phrases and names. The readable parts do not form a coherent event or report.

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President Leads in Illinois and Sweeps Michigan Voting Frankly

In early Illinois returns President Coolidge leads the Republican ticket while ex Governr Deveen trails for the Senate seat. Across Michigan Johnson of California trails Coolidge in presidential preference as Chicago reports show heavy turnout and slow clerks tally results.

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Fairfield man’s suicide noted in local report

A Fairfield resident identified as Chris Likings is reported to have taken his own life, with neighbors discovering him in a cellar after an apparent planned death. Authorities found notes indicating intent to die and notify family, while property ownership details were noted in the county records.

Chris Likings Jane Hid Sluth Alrewine Donald Pullinge

Senator Charged With Taking Fee To Use Influence

United States Senator Wheeler faces federal charges for allegedly accepting money as a retainer to influence oil and gas prospecting leases on government lands. Gordon Campbell and Ly C Stevenson, oil men, were indicted for using the mails in related schemes. Dalev and others face additional counts with sentences possible.

Great Falls Mont Associated Press B K Wheelers Senate Daug~heit Secretary of the Interior General Lande Wath Wheeler Gordon Campbell Ly C Stevenson Campbell Stevenson Moli Jeffard Montana Gordon Camp Bell Dalev Lesxes

No Bonds Needed as Bishop Opposes Meet with Mayor

Wise management at Univ of Yims funds a Banham property purchase and central library. Rumors say City officials fear protests while plans for a night library glare. Greenstein and Behrens discuss delays. no bond issue expected to pass. Contmurd on Page Two.

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Bond salesman quits work after marriage wife alleges

A wife testifies her husband, a bond salesman, quit his job upon marriage and concealed earnings while living with her, claiming he stayed at the family home and moved finances to support his subsequence actions.

Cartridges link suspect to Darien store holdup

State police investigate a Darien fatal hold up after discharged 38 caliber cartridge shells were found on railroad tracks near the Atlantic and Pacific store. The shells suggest the killer followed the tracks to escape after firing on the store employee, Herbert J., a 20 year old manager. Witnesses and officers, including Sergeant John Kell and Grand Juryman Vitin Shaughnessy, assist in the probe as shells are turned over for analysis.

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