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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1923

Page

2

New York Boys Conference Ends Session

The New York Boys Conference closed with exhortations to continue their good work. Delegates returned home after a resumed session with Sunday services led by newly elected officers. Dr Davis spoke on pursuing college education as a life work and the value of practical training under church supervision.

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League of Nations debates shape Americas stance at Geneva

A Geneva conference is cited as shaping policy with France saying America ignored League work, and the United States urged to act beyond personal politics. The speaker stresses church influence and asks if Americans will back European efforts or stay isolated, noting President Hardings era steps toward international direction.

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Stamford Man Found Dead on N H Road

The body of James McKishon was found on the road near Stamford after being struck while walking last night. He was a resident of the city and about years old.

Stamford N. H. Road Apertis New York Gilgarly James McKishon Bea McKinhon

Cancellation of Lansing and Ishii pact announced

Washington reports a State Department note declaring the Lansing Ishii agreement cancelled with no further force. The action ends existing diplomatic arrangements and reaffirms Japanese interests in China, while leaving other signatories unaffected.

Japan State Department Vuleto Aii Nwo Anghes Jaymairese Washington Annibassaider EB. Warren Foreign Office China Citic

US Should Aid Distressed Europe Says Dr Cadman

Dr Cadman, pastor of the General Congregational Church, urged the United States to aid distressed European nations and lead in world peace through Christian churches. He argued Greece and Rome fell from lack of righteousness and insisted religion ties America’s duty to foster justice and religious liberty as a model for nations.

America Uhiistiia Churelica Europe Parnes Cadman United States Greece Rome Ager Cadmus States Senate

Ambitious Middsterer Street Development Plans Unveiled

A proposed frontage of 222 feet on Middler Street outlines a new complex by A Yet and partners featuring a storey and a half building with ground floor shops and second floor living spaces. The project includes widening of Middle Street, demolition of an old Read property, and a projected cost over a quarter of a million dollars with appraisals and damages for street widening.

Middsterer Second Ag & Business Ser Tris Main Street Middle Street Appenia

Fire Destroys Scenic Sets for Multiple Productions

A major fire in Yori destroyed scenic sets valued at 1,200,000, owned by Comateuk and Gest producers, including costumes and sets for Mecen, Atgay, and Chu Chin Chow. Moscow Art Theatre suffered losses, with Beevors and several plays burned. twenty cases of carved items by Russian refugees also perished, funds meant for destitute children in Russia. The cause remains undetermined.

Yori Sitee Aelurs Comateuk Gest Marvis Gest Sad Bingeiffeurs Mecen Atgay Chu Chin Chow Yhredie Che Moscow Art Theatre Beevers Chauveseuw

Three Arrested for HoldUp and Murder

Three men including a former police officer were arrested in connection with the slaying of John C. Fingibble, vice president of the Fred A. Havens Company. The robbers allegedly sought a $32,500 payoff in a highway ambush last Friday. Police continued to question the suspects as investigators pursued further leads.

Piuilladel Pilla John C. Fingibble Winnger Fred A. Havens Company Andres Leawrenge

Boy Held After Noisy Theatre Disruption

A 17 year old boy from 837 Mallie Street was restrained by a special policeman at Main Street Theatre for making a disturbance. He faced charges related to noise and resisting police. The incident also involved Harold Hagen of 189% Malyste Street and a report of a driving offense, with subsequent indications of possible suspension.

Mallee Street Neisy Reid Pywaen Suapensian Heeaude Harold Hagen Malyste

Hold Policeman For Shooting Superior Hold Policeman For Shooting

A police case reports a shooting incident leaving an officer seriously wounded. The wounded officer was taken to a hospital where injuries were treated, and authorities pursued a suspect. Notable figures and details are obscured by garbled text.

Verney Crown Prince's Religious Reform Move

The document suggests Prince Frederek of Verney as a progressive figure associated with religious shifts and governance, mentioning a Wirrinigen guaich and Serlin penalties. It notes Myre Veyce pursuing ocumfit through Ths aplitude, with a despatch on revivick gepvivesd and Wheery organ work. The text ends with an advertising phrase about a Baker flavoring and a meal.

Frederek Verney Penlats Serlin Myre Veyce

America Bound to Enter League Declares Methodist Leaders

A Methodist conference presses for joining the League of Nations amid postwar upheaval. They praise Washington arms talks, urge U.S. ratification and World Court participation, while warning isolation risks and urging global cooperation through a League that aligns with Versailles principles.

America Methodist

Labor shortage threatens state onion market outlook

A Mass state farm report notes labor shortages and low prices over two years across Connecticut valley onion fields. Growers survey show only 40 to 50 percent of normal acres expected to be planted this season due to scarce labor amidst a building boom and wage jitters.

Mass Ania Connecticut Valley

Car Stolen From Parked Vehicle at City Intersection

Kaptan's car stolen overnight from a parked vehicle on Gold and Middle streets. Owner Mureau Kupiav of 1157 Park Avenue reported the loss to police. vehicle described as a domestic registered car with distinctive markings. Police investigation underway.

Mureau Kupiav Park Avenue Gold and Middle Street

Penn Hotel Fire Traps Guests In Narrow Escapes

A five alarm blaze engulfed the three story Penn hotel on Laat Wirty-second street in New York injuring seventy and forcing guests to seek refuge on window ledges after tossing mattresses to the street. Fire damage was estimated at twenty five thousand dollars.

New York Penn Hotel Laat Wirty-second Street Cvesta Danae

Spiwack Elected Head Of Hebrew Benefit Society

More than £00 members of the Hebrew Benefit Association attended a special meeting at the M. 7. A. Auditorium to elect officers for the coming year. The following officers were named: President Benjamin Spivack and others. Dr. S. Bell, Jor. Af. Bufford, M. Letzovewila, T. Bagercoo, A. Aamen, J. Swhedler, HW Cranmer, L. Goldberg, and A. Aranov were named. Dr. Voehelmann was re elected physician. Installation is set for November 29 with a formal ceremony and session.

Hebrew Si Benefit Association Wariong Elubhovss Samuel Steinhoff Taldor Suheismap Poli Spok Ubose Benjamin Spivack 8. S. Bell Jor. Af ML Bufford Mo Letzovewila Miside Guard T. Bagerc

Bridgeport Base for Rum Schooner Details Evasive Smuggling

The report documents illicit rum traffic near Bridgeport with references to the schooner Behan and a Coast Guard seizure in Westport. Government agents observe no motor boats on site, while a large shipment previously unloaded near Norwalk Yacht Club is noted. Connecticut officials pursue leads as authorities compare vessels and captains from Nassau to identify the smuggling operation.

Vatricia M. Behan Covast M. J. Ryan Manhattan New York Thoreesh Investisa Declan Connecticut Bridge Port Ducke Behan Wansfering Bridgeport Rumer Come Mings Edward Derigns Westport Bel Norwalk Yacht Club Wilson's Point Norwalk Davigihus West End Black Tivers

Portland Runaway Girl Going Home

A about seventeen year old girl from Portland, earlier runaway, remained in custody for a week as authorities coordinated with police to arrange return to her home. The case highlights local efforts to reunite a minor with family after a period away from home.

Portland

Local Meeting Notices and Lodge Halls Listed

A fragmented OCR list compiles meeting notices and lodge locations across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. It mentions Masonic and Rose Croix chapters, carpentry and electrical workers, and multiple street addresses for meeting sites and halls with no clear times or dates.

Qkewuck Wihabo Samuel Maiis Steeer Saciely Sir Paul Rose Croix Masonic Boral Elenboran America State Street W. OG. Wi Erion Stratford Main Street Faifield Avenue OF. S Weymark Lodge Broad Sevece

New Penalties Threaten Ruhr Industrial Pause

April 15. The Ruhr coal mine directory faces harsh penalties for failing to pay the 40 percent coal tax to French and Belgian authorities, risking a halt to industrial and municipal works due to fuel shortages. German claims say enforcement would shutter operations across the Ruhr, with March 15 as a payment deadline and licenses required for all coal shipments.

Dueesseldore Associated Press Ruhr General Degoutte Allied Commission of Control

Runs for trolley struck by auto near Avon Park in Stratford

Alfred Baikauyt of 239 East 7th street New York was struck and injured while running for a trolley near Avon Park Stratford April 15. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition. The auto driven by Philip Benay of 12 Park street Bermid en was traveling as Baikauyt started to cross Stratford avenue. Benay was released on operator's license.

Stratford Avon Park Alfred Baikauyt East 7Rth Street New York Bridgeport Hospital Philip Benay Park Street Balkavyl Stratford Avenue Benay Genay

Ansonta Man Arrested After Milford Crash

Ansonia man Michael Datten of La Miph street was arrested by Milford police after an automobile crash on the New Haven Turnpike. Three cars were involved. one damaged extensively, and another side swiped a truck. Datten faces a reckless driving charge and will be arraigned Tuesday.

Mllpory Apel Michael Datten la Miph Street Anannia Milford New Haves Turnpike Balten Town Court New Haven Oliie Nickels Lexington Avenue Bridgeport Datton

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