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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1923

Page

2

Governor Delays Mackenzie Nomination and Pension Bill Fallout

Hartford April 19 The Senate rejected a bill for a dollar daily old age pension for those over 70 after an unfavorable Judiciary committee report. The measure, backed by Senator Harter and the Eagles, faced strong opposition and withdrawal of other groups, with debate citing potential statewide financial impact and past support from ex-Congressman Law of New York.

Hartford Senate Harter Bridgeport Detmeers Eagles Order of Iles Judiciary Committee Baty Bidwell Trumbull Covert Christoph Beers Golden Batsigel Siacis Rogers Park Wilder Challenter Aurhisos Platt Kenessy Ask Brooks Rudd French Pierce Dope Dignam Tone Clyne MicGrath Hbs Hester Elly Law New York

Local Dentist Named in $20,000 Civil Action

Civil suit filed against Dr. Rudlo Branoweyzk by James T. Rourke over alleged breach of contract in a real estate deal. Attachments valued at £25,000 placed on property on Norman, Birmingham, Clarence streets, Barnum, Kent Park, Barnsford avenues. Other smaller attachments reported. case among last actions returned to the March session of State courts.

Rudlo Branoweyzk James T. Rourke Rourke Empire Theatre Norman Birmingham Clarence Streets Barnum Kent Park Barnsford Avenues Mar

Judge Boardman to Be Guest at Yale Law Dinner

Judge Willen B. Boardman of Bridgeport City Court, president of the Connecticut Bar Association, will be guest of honor at Yale Law Journal’s 32nd annual banquet at New Haven Lawn Club. He will address the gathering with an elaborate program. other guests include Dean Swan and Prof. Powell of Columbia, plus university officials.

New Haven Willen B. Boardman Bridgeport Connectictt Bar Assoviation Yate Law Journal New Haven Lawn Club Boardman Capevsed Thomas W. Swan Thomas Reed Powell Columbia University Robert M. Trutchins The University F. Nd Jlor New Lavons

Crowded Jitney Bus Wrecked Near Fire Scene

A crowded jitney bus collided with a chemical truck on Hamilton Street, injuring several occupants including Nolan and others from a chemical company. All were taken to St Vincent's Hospital in private cars. no serious injuries reported. The chemical truck was damaged and will be repaired to return to service quickly. Russo, a bus driver, escaped unscathed but faced police custody on $1,000 bond. Fire units controlled the blaze as other crews stood by ready for escalation.

Nolan Chemical Company 1 Middle Strees He Standers St. Vincent's Hospital Goa Craal Russo Jlt- Rey Kossuth Street Bei

Uniforms Lend Color to Military Ball at Armory

A long list of attendees and outfits highlights the Military Ball at the Armory. Descriptions span numerous gowns in jade green, orchid, black lace, satin and chiffon, with names of wearers and accompanying guests and officers. The piece notes many contributing women and a roster of military and civic figures in attendance.

Armory May Halpin Emme Palmer Milford Ernest Palmer Irene Walker H. A. Hubbell Clinton Coe 3. D. Smith Marjoriey Treat Mia Willam Fallon Doris Henley Walter Auger Irma Nichols Carl C. Back Mina Badge Rosenbaum John Richardson Claudius G. Ferrir Anna Orsey Ann Carrolle Jeanette Larkin Georgette Margaret Larkin Evelyn de Long van Doren F. P. Dunnigen A. IE. McDonald Misa Martha McManus Rose Gvorgette Sarah Wolfinger Isabel Stevens W. B. Kirk Howard 1 Comatech Winifred Nicholas Minerva Pious Kenneth Lord New London Nde Greet Beorgetts Rrene Ovey Elizapeth Wennerney Misa Jelen Fitzsimmons Hartford Mra Marlounsbury Mis Gladys Fastwood Brow Avopnt de Chine A. , Harden Ayda Tehiek May Sullivan Frank Byron Anna Carroll BL. R. Weillington PB. Donegan Wlateria E. A. Drew Frances Pease Olive In Bishop Russell Day P. Sherwood Dorkinu D. P. Lerkin Elizabeth Hennessey TD. Schoether Abbie Cooper H. B. Selder Breen W. William Jimn Mirai i Deagan Hh. Fy Drew Anna Davey Josephins Keating Mart Keane Mra A.dt Mra Hard. Wick Wo A P. Larkin Georgelto L. Trelan Minn Kisie Wright Tillian Dorothea Son Migs K. Mingkwon Helen McMurr Mise Agnes McMurrry Ming Florence Wilson Aline Lit Vee Daven Ars F T. Eiwana Jace J. J Evans Mielit Vans Lorenk Evans Bertha Dohi Beers Misa Mae Weldon Sohn Hickey Misa Cora Webster Edna Wilcosson William T. Kelly J. C. Erbe Russell Glen F. J. Brady J. W. Bure Grace Sterling H. MecCullough St. Mick Ser R. ¥. Moore Anna Oliver Fred Atwater H. G. Morrison A. Louise Thorpe James Rourke Raymond Richman Grace Scheer Anna Graecia Lola Murphy Milfred Donnelly Emily Abriola DeLancey H. Bennett Catherine English H.A. Hubbell Myrtle Hoffman Frank Ilzilman Philip Hurley Mabel Ma Wamara W. Bowen Arthur Tierpe Marorfeé Ferdte Crepe Romaine Cluny Love Tinsters Geant . Taupin Roones Lee Thompson UW. RR. Kelt A. Cs Farber Th. Tom C. J. Baldwin Mem Mahon J. O'Teiy I. Ertedeson Curdan Dorking Srehoather Lawrence Foldy B. Seldon Ray Rickmin Captain Schoen Raymond Hap- Braves Fl We Danlittl Lieutenink F M, Quinn Crplahe Te H. Stow Linutenant J. Barnes Caytin el Delacone Tletbernunt Tt & Sullivan Siainas A Ware Fruid Teyre Lieuteint Derey Jpree Liewtenant Howard Dihekteax Misae I Peay Winger Shimrs

Sugar Gambling Costs U.S. Households 2 Million Weekly

United States officials file federal suit to end sugar price manipulation. Attorney Hayward cites Sherman Law Wilson Act and Supreme Court guidance, arguing each one cent rise per pound costs Americans about 2 million weekly. The action targets gamblers at the sugar market and seeks to stop price juggling.

United States Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Hayward

Vigorous Debate Over Dog Rabies Vaccination Bill

In Hartford on April 19 the house debated a bill giving the commissioner of domestic animals power to order rabies vaccination for infected dogs. Heated exchanges between Mr Bell and Dr Eddy centered on whether rabies cases exist and on costs of enforcement versus vaccination. The bill, amended, passed. a separate measure set a new bushel weight and other items were acted on or rejected, including a motion about minors in movie theaters.

Siartford Bell Saliabury Eddy Canton Buckley Hell Lapdon Salisbury Beil Eady Dr. Eddy Connecticut Ors Darbie Ash Pomfret House Fiaven and Shoreline Railway Company Chiropractic Examining Board Judiciary Committee New Haven Senate Woodford Milford Wall Torrington Bickley Harwinton Portland Stony Creek Association Qwenoke Greenwich Esther Billy Providius Villanaville Boston Post State Department At Health

Plan Committee Examines Ballot Law Operation

A plan committee was formed to study how the ballot law operates statewide. The committee will include one senator and two representatives who will report to the General Assembly. The aim is to assess implementations in communities using alternative ballots or voting machines as prescribed.

Hatueford Sconter Tarebiani Kingly

Listing of Various Names from a Historical Document

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with mixed initials and surnames including Morris Ramm Vincent Hex sen M G Williams and many others such as Major Lafayette G. Evans Col Muarrla Py Payne and Arthur Kierpa. The legibility is limited with fragmented spellings and inconsistent formatting.

Morris Ramm. Treat Vincent Hexsen M. G. Williamas Mertal Lougty Frank Jaymes Tent Lie Ray Terman A. A. Bennett A. K. Harling B. Bliels Charas Lish Frank Kyran I. A. Plubbell Frank Hellman Ali Tislaga George MM. Gore Lafayette G.vans Col. Muarrla Py Payne James Boones Harry M Ford Z. M. Bowen Arthur Kierpa A. Howard New Jieven Mia. C. Mahin Geut M W Cheelin New Wavon Kent Hungerford Lieut L. V. Robertade Joseph Deel

Mackenzies Nomination Fails to Reach Senate

Hartford April 19 General Assembly members completed routine work with little drama. The expected nomination of Harry E Mackenzie as Commissioner of Labor and the re nomination of Richard T Higgins to the Public Utilities Commission were not sent to the Senate. Governor Templeton plans to argue the judgeships bill before the week ends to clear the way for Speaker Leonard Nickerson and Senator Arthur Ells to be appointed. Buckley will table his reconsideration motion on the Sunday baseball bill, with 24 hours notice forthcoming.

Hartford General Assembly Harry E. Mackenzie Federal Prohibition Commissioner of Labor Richard T. Higgins Public Utilities Commission Senate Templeton Leonard 7 Nickerson Arthur Ells Buckley House

Change sought to legalize state bonus for veterans

Hartford April 13. Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans urge a constitutional amendment to allow a state veterans bonus of ten dollars per month of service for those who served 1917 to 1919 and were honorably discharged. Dependents receive benefits if the veteran died. Representative Shepard to consider the measure. no public hearing date set.

Hartford Geneeral Healy Legislative Committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans George C. Post Andrew N. Shepard Portland House Committee On Shepard Ete Post Blils Senate Gay

Plan Referendum On Constitution Change Next Year

Hartford April 19 The Senate approves a constitutional amendment allowing the governor to veto any appropriation bill. The governor plans to seek a referendum at the next general election. Senate votes 77 to 2 with Brooks opposing. House action pending. Also noted: Massachusetts Historical Society thanked for Trumbull papers return. Several finance bills move, including Fairfield trust transfer and Waterbury sewer bonds.

Hartford Apel Senate Ford House Dot Christoph Brooks Suismen Bekewall Jonnsen Bébre Allen Senatoc Brooks Massachusetts Historical Society Trumbull Connecticut Jonathan Trumbull Travelera Indemniity Co Rudd Philfield Tainfield Meriden Isue Fawett City Honda Waterbury Bnapital Corporation of Southinuian Tumball Hospital

Saugatuck Bridge Measure Fails In Westport Dispute

In Hartford on April 19 the House rejected a $200,000 appropriation for a Saugtuk river bridge. The dispute pitted State Highway officials against Westport and Saugatuck residents over location. The vote delays the shore highway plan two years, keeping the current bridge site.

Wartford Ion Charles J. Bennett Westport Saugetuck River Norwalk Committee On Roads, Bridges and Rivers Forget Gosice

Templeton Signs Toll Bridge Abolition Bill in State

Hartford April 18 Governor Templeton signed a General Assembly bill ending toll bridges in the state effective January 1 next. The engrossed measure reached him several days ago.

Templeton Hartford General Assembly Sons

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