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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1923

Page

17

Coroner Probes Danbury Car Crash Injuries

Coroner John J. Preian conducted an ante mortem inquiry into a Danbury accident involving Mrs. Lillian Nolan and four others after two cars collided near Front Street. The extent of Mrs Nolan's injuries remains undetermined as the coroner waits medical reports.

Danbury. Acs Gee Telegram John J. Preian Lillianers Actinneys Danbury ORICA Herpes Emil Geite Araier Pat Payad Emia Tn Easdhir Ie Feretiahan Mfee Nolan Ren Tae Sonny

Stamford Society Hosts Annual Horse Show

Stamford society stages its annual horse show drawing entries from the East. Aggust 21 saw wide attendance as 369 horses entered, with Tupler, a noted horseman, among the judges and participants.

Stamford Society Stampoildl

Canbury Adopts Sympathy Resolutions After Chief Executive’s Death

The Canbury Board of Aldermen schedules a special meeting around August 3 to consider sympathy resolutions. Mayor John WAL asks for a special meeting to address the passing of the late chief executive and to send condolences to his wife.

Canbury Sperixlyn John Re Wal Aldermen Montag Strtion Harding Lat Paasbel KY

Offi cer Bennett of Fairfield Ill of Pleuris y

Special to the Telegram reports Consiedle Arthur de Qennete felled by illness. four years of service. developed pleurisy symptoms and sought medical aid. He is an older officer, married with a daughter, and his father is referenced. details unclear due to garbled text.

Bennett Fairfield Aus Consiedle Arthur de Qennete Rome

Newtown Woman Dies Suddenly in Parents Home

Miss Claribel Psances gughier of Mr and Alt, a Newtown woman, died suddenly at her parents home in Walker's aunt istrics, Boidayal. Survived by her parents and two siblings. Funeral set for 250 Mundas morn at vent urehy, wy Sk, interment cemetery.

Lawtown Amy Claribel Psances Gughier Alt

Danbury Banker Describes Close Ties to Harding

A Danbury banker and intimate friend of W. G. Harding recounts his long association with the late president. The narrative places the banker among Harding’s earliest acquaintances from the Mayflower era to the present, highlighting a lifelong connection and respect.

Danbury W. G. Harding

Fire company meeting and church services amid town events

Local reports detail Easton and surrounding community plans including a fire company meeting at the Fire Hall to discuss carnival funding and a nine item agenda. Also noted are church services at Congregational and Baptist churches and upcoming funerals and visits at parsonages with local families hosting gatherings and a parade to Niola on Saturday.

Yaston Easton Ais Syim Heyeen New Tagen Meath Efie Methodist Church Wien

Miss Conover to Wed in Greenwich Today

Miss Annette Conover daughter of Mrs arn J Vogover of Greenwich will marry John Wagner son of Mr and Mrs BOS Wagner Germantown Penn at 4 pm tomorrow August 4 at Christ Episcopal Church officiated by Dr M lisorge Thompson. Ushers include Seoth Touovar Growowhehy Warner Samuel Wagner Rowan Wagner and R Boone Abbott. Mr Wagner is a nother of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Assembly.

Greenwich Annette Conover Arn J. Vogover John Wagner Bos Wagner Germantown Penn Christ Episconal Church M Lisorge Thompson Nie Vine Hn Conover Bride Grater Thomspsuit Dice Reading yoSeoth Touovar Cing Growowhehy Dota Warner Samuel T. Wagner Cry Philadelphia Rowan Wagner Wagner Chicago R. Boone Abbott Read Assembly Troy

Milford Residents Oppose Milford-Bridgeport Telephone Merger

Milford business leaders and the Chamber of Commerce oppose a proposed map that would place Milford in the Bridgeport district for telephone service. Milford currently enjoys favorable rates and arrangements, and officials warn that consolidation could raise costs. The chamber will discuss the issue at the August meeting and likely take a stand against the plan.

Milforn Aus Snema Kiwanis Club Bridgeport Devon Milfon Ferion Gyurvern New England Sonsany Milford Milford Chamber of Commerce Pingsler Pleismane Company Nilford Ongmbher of Commerce Hhe Arep al Mabeer

Ridgefield's New Cemetery Opens With Splendid Vault

Ridgefield advances a new cemetery after the old one filled its capacity. Plans show a large stone wall, a 24 foot drive, graceful arch gates, numbered terra firma plots, and a 15 by 8 foot receiving vault. Officials note receiving vaults are necessary during severe winters and discuss expanding at Ridgefield property.

Ridgefield Mary's Ameall Te Amd Ives Gemeter

Lordship Dance Draws Season's Largest Attendance

Thursday night community dance attracted the season’s biggest crowd with about one hundred couples in competition eliminations for the prize trot. Judges split the prize, awarding a split win to John Burkes James AteCu and partners. A class reunion preceded the event, with local attendees recalling past community gatherings and a diving exhibition drawing cheers from onlookers.

Almerh Jogill John Burkes James AteCu Tnot Kent Torale Eera Tirrer Anderson Waldron Orkheimer Sven Bristol

Dazed Man Claims He Was Attacked

A man alleges he was assaulted on Lexington Avenue near Warder. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where four stitches were required for a facial wound.

Noted Artists Build Quaint Windmill Home in Fairfield

Fairfield residents read a special Telegram feature about a new windmill-style home nearing completion on Muirfield Peach point. The article profiles a family whose artistic and photographic history is noted, highlighting their early life and migration.

Fairfield Telegram Muirfield Peach Edward Willard Deming Windmill House Fairfield Beach

Windmill tragedy at Captaine Deming’s prize

Scattered readable fragments recount a windmill blaze and a failed rescue at Captain Deming’s property. Details describe a fire outbreak linked to a wind system, injuries, and a search for the responsible person identified as an unnamed resident. The tale mentions affected families and police involvement as investigations begin.

Lauiines Ind Captain Deming Indiana Aldean Aegis

King Christian Sends Message of Condolence

King Christian issues a condolence message amid upheaval as nations react to a royal tragedy. The report notes confusion in the palace and the public’s reaction to a sudden crisis, with sporadic details about leaders and the broader impact.

King Christian

Westport Voters Demand Abolition of Planning Board

Westport voters call for a special town meeting to discuss dissolving the Planning Board amid disputes over widening Biddeford Avenue at Riverdale and proposed land acquisition. Owners resist proposed moves, as the town weighs land value, compensation, and street changes. Garbage removal and health considerations loom, with finance proposing payments for the Silliman and Godfrey bill and Beach budget interest.

Westport Teleg Eure Kiem Ers Vrs PL Commission Bidty Street Riverresleivernue Prierty Mortis Board of Finance Silliman Godfrey Biltra Morningside Drive Compa Beach Ite Town

Fear of unrest after Harding death sparks worries

Chaocone Ont August 3 Gny Eryne Donbes of Ohio warned that the United States could face a wave of unrest and great uneasiness following President Harding's death. The Governor and party members, including five convicted men serving a three week vacation, visit here and express sympathy to Mrs. Harding.

Chaocone

World Court pauses in respect to Harding

At The Hague on Aug 3 the opening of the session of the Permanent Court of International Justice was marked by condolences for the death of President Harding. Dr Loder of Holland led sympathy for the loss to the world and noted the President’s gracious support of the court.

World Court Harding The Hague Ass Rd Vress Ion Permanen International Loder Molland

Laddie Boy waits for return of Master at White House

The article recalls Laddie Boy the White House dog awaiting the return of Mr and Mrs Harding. It notes his devotion, daily watching the drive for voices and cars, and letters Harding wrote about kindness to animals. It reflects the president’s stance that dogs are not dumb and recalls Hub the Boston terrier in a Marion Star editorial.

White House Tellay President Harding Bud Laddie Boy Warren Harding Marion Star Register Boston Hub Ascribe Huh

Oklahoma Governor Honors Harding With Tribute

Oklahoma's governor pays tribute to President Harding describing him as a lovable character and his untimely sacrifice as the altar of public service linking his name with Harrison Lincoln Garfield and McKinley.

Oklahoma Harding Oklahoma City Aus Walton Harding Sain Harison Lincoln Garfield McBitley

Printing craft sends Mrs. Harding sympathy

A garbled notice reports sympathy from many in Washington and Indianapolis for the late President's wife. The fragment references reaction to her loss and national mourning messages.

Mrs Theo Roosevelt Grief Over President Harding Death

Taw Yori Augus Augus, 3 Thradore ... Mrs Handing To her pies, I have sent her a celebr an condolence. Mrs Roosevat expressed shock and said she had sent a message of condolence to Mrs Harding after the president's death.

Harding Hudri Seehiald Roosevat Fhrrdinay

Ponca Indians Mourn Great White Father

Ponca Nation at Ponca City Oklahoma mourns the loss of the “Great White Father” as tribal leaders and members gather to honor him in a token of respect. Horse Chief Eaght recalls the late president in Washington while others reference him with sharp, controversial terms.

Ponga City Okla Eaght Washington Aisathe

Mollan Shoe Man to Retire After 59 Years

William K Motion of 18S ranistanatonue has announced retirement after 59 years in the shoe trade. He started in Main Street business and moved when the center shifted to Wallet Street. He aided his father in a shop in 1974 and has traveled to California in recent years.

Mollan Wiliam K Motion Ranistan Atonue England Main Wallet Street California Alian Will Pribaily

Capper says nation loses noble leader

A garbled dispatch notes Capper mourning a noble leader amid political turmoil. The fragment references Mrs. Harding and a peaceful response, but the text is severely damaged leaving many names and events unclear.

Capper

Boston Man to Be Secretary to New President

A Boston man, believed to be Benjamin F. Feit, is expected to be Secretary to the new president. The New York Tribune cites sources close to the secretary of the party, noting Feit’s executive role in Sherement & Co. Beaton, a political ally of President Coolidge, is also mentioned as a invitee. Ledward T. Clarke is named as the president’s secretary, with George T. Christian potentially serving briefly as secretary to Harding before joining Coolidge's administration.

York Benjamin F. Feit Coaluse New York Tribune Beaton Frank W. Stearns Perhansul Coolidge Ledward T. Clarke Boston George T. Christian Harding Callige

Greenwich Nurse Weds in Waterbury Ceremony

A Greenwich nurse married Dr. Charles W. Hava in Waterbury. The ceremony occurred Wednesday morning at the bride’s home. The couple’s details appear in local announcements with notes about prior marriages and divorce.

Greenwich Waterbury Minksusay M. Passa Charles W. Hava

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