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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
3
burglars forced entry into the YWCA building at 145 Barnum Ave and stole a safe containing valuables. The incident occurred during the night, with police investigating footprints and damaged walls as they search for suspects. A witness reported hearing breaking glass around 3 a.m. and no arrests have been announced.
The article notes PETITIONS filed by Poli against property assessments in Superior Court following Board of Relief reductions. Names include E Weli, Hendlaven Tenianmin, and Dora St Wheeler, with parcels on Fairfield Avenue and Archard Main streets valued at hundreds of thousands. Appeals seek lower assessed values and cite time and value figures for two parcels and a third parcel, with specific reductions by the Board of Relief referenced.
Mei Kas of Norwalk sustained facial injuries last night when a car struck a white coupe on 77 Smith Street operated by Peres Bay. The collision occurred near Walter Way of Newtown Avenue as the vehicle toppled, leaving Kas briefly unconscious before regaining comfort.
Wastington April 24 marked the start of the Morse conspiracy trial in the District of Columbia. District Attorney Gordon opened the case against Charles W Morse and seven co defendants, alleging a schemes to defraud the government through false statements and contract subterfuge tied to the Virginia Shipbuilding and related firms. The government outlined about $40 million in shipbuilding contracts and names several corporate defendants and officers, with jurors sworn and a single juror still to be seated.
Reported scarlet fever cases increased across Elie Department of Vicarl Tran Fairtlekt County last week, peaking in Tricgeport with fourteen cases. Other towns listed include Bethel Darien Pairfiekt Newtown Fuunford and Orneface. State health department data show rising diphtheria deaths as context, with seven reported fatalities this period and earlier periods noting higher mortality.
Benjamin Isay, of Vi, was ordered out of Greenwich by Judge James Ro Mead after a breach of the peace complaint by Mrs. Prieda Plant of 14 Marvel Street Port Chester. Plant alleged Isay threatened her life and drew a knife after seeking marriage. Police arrested him. he was removed from the town.
Milford April 24 Spacial report says Mr and Mrs desse Gil pmpre failed to appear in Town Court on breach of the peace charges. Bonds were posted in Milford for a later hearing after they were arrested for a disturbance on the Milford Green. They later faced Bridgeport police on additional charges at their home and were fined 10 dollars in Chey court.
Connecticut grown high grade roses listed include American beauty General Jack M P Wilder Ulrich Brunner Frau Karl Druchki Killarmey Killarney Paul Nyvon Magna Charter Fisher Holmes Madane Plantier Dorothy Perkins Crimson Rambler bushes or ramblers all fine lively plants ready Wednesday morning your choice 30¢ Main floor center and rear.
Bozart rugs add beauty and suit the bungalow or cottage. They are soft and durable, lie flat, do not slip, and are easily cleaned. Reversible two sided finish doubles wear. Prices listed for various sizes, third floor rear.
Dinner includes French roast with peas baked lamb with potatoes potted veal and spaghetti fried haddock with tartar sauce spinach with poached egg cold Virginia ham or roast beef with potato salad truce tomato salad with mayonnaise dressing combination salad cake pie or pudding coffee cocoa tea or milk served in basement rear for 35 cents.
Rhode Island lawmakers defeat the proposed 48 hour work bill. The State evening session halted consideration as officials stated doubts about the bill’s provisions and its impact on workers and industry.
A garbled newspaper fragment cites Fairfield personals, a local oped, and scattered names and events. The text mentions Mrs Siton from Alex and Mi Plata Hiya, with references to relationships, weddings, recuperation, and community notices amid unclear lines and stray phrases.
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