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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1923
Page
2
Reported jury selection delays in the Morse conspiracy trial as prosecutors seek a speedy inquiry while judges consider motions and cross examination. The defense cites illness affecting juror attendance and the court debates whether to grant a separate trial. References include Justice Stetford and Justice Ray amid ongoing proceedings.
Union Hatters of North America authorize negotiations to acquire a factory and launch a chain of union owned stores. Public notice lists a town meeting in Fairfield on April 24 1523 at eight o'clock to decide rights, authorize tax lien actions, allocate funds for street or school construction, and plan town direction.
Unclaimed freight auction announcement lists bundles of steel and charges under Uniform Bill of Lading with Interstate Commerce Commission terms. Sale at Bridgeport Conn on April 20 1921 Easter Standard Time with payments due by May 3 1921. Probate court in Bridgeport calls creditors to exhibit claims within deadlines.
Rev. Mirnest Sratt, arriving from Kansas City, takes the rector post at Christ Church Bridgeport after ten years at St. Crea Episcopal in Kansas City. He will preach first sermon at the church, occupy the manse, and outline plans for the work. Prior to this, he led Lae Bridgeport, then Jefferson Ashtabula county and Cleveland area churches, later serving St Andrews Elyria and Massillon. He graduated in 1888 and studied at Ward Went Arlington Seminary.
Governor assails Connecticut lawmakers as cowards for not voting as he urged while praising a three headed highway commission plan. He warned he will not accept political favors again and pledged to appoint highway board members if his plan passes.
Marquis Curzon urged Germany to initiate talks on reparations while France signalled willingness to discuss sincere overtures. The British foreign secretary said plans should be international and not undermine Germany or threaten Ruhr security, with emphasis on safeguards for German sovereignty.
Milford High School won the declamation contest among Milford Stratford and Fairfield High schools at Sherman Hall. Best individual speech went to Lois Colling of Stratford High, who recited Pollyanna. Judges included James C. Moore Seward Price J.B. Dougal and W. KE. Smith.
The Dictaphone Company will take over the Walter Cohn Columbia Staphphone plant, moving production and equipment to a new facility on Chris Street. J King is named general factory superintendent with 30 years at New Haven Clock Co, and plans include a training school for young women. Key staff include J21 Tanegrelle production chief, Charles Gray sapphire foreman, and others in final inspection and assembling rooms.
April 26 report details George F. Mohrkhen, a bank clerk at Irv ing National, found with an old leather bag containing £100,000 in Liberty bonds. Confessed to stealing bonds to fund a radio set and send money to friends, then hid them in the bag and with a relative. Detectives recovered the bag and bonds at the relative’s home.
A bus stalled in the path of an engine in a crash injured four firemen and Lt David J Hegarty who led the truck team. Hegarty suffered a probable leg fracture and was moved from St Vincent's hospital to his home as the others remained hospitalized and the investigation paused for full recovery. Authorities delayed probing to avoid disturbing the injured, including driver John J Tolan and firemen George S Shea and Sunderland who were among the injured.
Fragmented notice lists various Bridgeport fraternal lodges and meeting locations including Broad Street, State Street, Fairfield Avenue, and Humbert Swunm. The garbled text references a 7 o’clock start and various lodge names and streets, indicating a community meeting notice.
In Fairfield Fadreland on April 20 a new Catholic Daughters of America, St. Monica No. 709, will be instituted at 2 30 in the afternoon. Mrs Corneting Me onpremire of Bridgeport will affiliate. Installation of officers will follow under Stratford degree team led by Grand Regent Mrs John Hurley. New officers include Grand Regent Mrs Burte son Vice regent Mrs Catherine Book financial secretary Mrs Helen Prascott treasurer Mrs Margaret McNamara historian May Bonney prophetess Annie Kelly monitor Mrs R Novak sentinel. The organization was formed by Catherine Granville with assistance from Frene Smith.
April 24 in New York reports a Water front demonstration with whistles and cheering crowds as 61 women join the Good Will delegation for France. Anne Morgans committee prepares to aid devastated France while the ship carries two gold star mothers, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Chambers of Cincinnati and Mrs. Elizabeth M. Buswell of Boston.
Reported to Mr. Moore the school principal, a Kent game was cancelled amid disputes over Schine's and Lavery's eligibility. Instructors, officials, and the board debated exam readiness and who could start Lavery as pitcher, with final word promised the morning after.
In Hartford on April 20 I F. Percy Maxin president of the American Radio League said a poll will select an amateur radio operator for a polar journey. McMillan polar explorer will meet with Maxin to choose from 12 000 league members via mailed questionnaires sent nationwide. The selected operator will depart from Maine next June.
Fairfield notices list the Danenters of the American Revolution chapter meeting at Fairfield Memorial Library, a literary club session at Mrs It Studier home, a Bridgeport Fairfield luncheon joint dinner date set, and a Bridgport Charitable Society tea hosted by Mrs W Lashar with other ladies. A food sale by the American Legion auxiliary is planned for Sherman hall on April 28. Frances St. Schimann weds this Wednesday.
A wage increase is announced in TWCHESTER New York affecting about 2 000 workers at Michaels Stern and Company Keller Seumann Thompson and others. The peak wartime wage rate will take effect May 1 and adjust prices recently set by the firms. The raise reflects a ten percent cut during wartime and now returns toward earlier wartime levels.
MontSellerine Liong of the music and speech arts department of Chivage will direct the University of Kalifornia dramatization of The Lady from Oklahoma. Students of the Metning high school attended an assembly to view the three act play. The director led the cast through character roles, with Whrelan Srs. among four participants.
Billy Gip Seu of NL announced a ten round welterweight title bout with Benny Leonard listed as champion. Gip Seu will fight Binks Mitchell of Milwaukee here on May 24, with both sides agreeing to 138 pounds for the contest.
Mrs Abramowite stepping on a doorway at 665 East Main Street caused a cellar fall. Neighbors summoned help as she slid several feet into the opening and was removed with minor shock, others aiding residents and noting the incident near a store.
Troop No. 1 of the Stratford Scouts held an exhibition with thirteen girls earning gold stars for attendance. Demonstrations covered proper rooking and serving, with merit badges and first aid shown, naming recipients Gillan Morton Louise Christiansom Mildred Hermann Daleya Appleyard Ethel Minske Norman Stendahl Helen Goldshalk Elizabeth Johnson Jeanette DeLorme Alice Bernard Alice Connor Charlotte Appleyard Florence Car.
A hearing before the Board of Appraisal addressed assessments and damages for the Northwest Twink sewer installation. Property owners on Mountain Grove Dewey Street Brooklawn Lien Arcadia Capitol Tact McKinley Sutan Thortwe and north streets protested the charges.
A United States district attorney in the Bronx reports a bankruptcy action linked to the firm of a murder victim. The housekeeper of the murdered executive has been indicted and charged with aiding the crime, facing counts tied to the homicide and associated actions.
Denby, a 1400 year old phrase in error, relates to Marjorie Denby who died at Griffin Hospital from peritonitis after Daniel Watte, serving a prison term up to three years in Wethersfield, assaulted her. Watte, married, had no prior jail record and was bound over to Superior Court in New Haven. Funeral planned Saturday at Clinton A M E Zion, with interment at Pine Grove.
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