07 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1923
Page
1
Milford voters rejected the City Charter referendum by 767 to 460 as the town will stay with its present government. The defeat followed behind a campaign by current office holders and politicians with significant influence from women voters in the First District.
Four occupants escape serious injury after head on collision on the New Haven turnpike near Milford. Regina A. Willame of Hoboken and Grace Williams with Roger Williams were involved as repair crews worked nearby. One car broke through a fence and overturned down an embankment.
Berlin authorities raised the dollar to two million marks though the official rate was 1 650 000. Demand for dollars and pounds remained brisk but supply was limited as traders anticipated further decline in the mark during the week.
An east bound express struck two Greek immigrant workers on the New Haven railroad near Stamford. James Lingos and Buondovelo s were killed, a third man barely escaped as the engine tore past. Conductor Lockwood and Engineer Telford attempted brakes but could not stop in time. The incident disrupted service while officials investigated.
Two frightened horses pulling an ice wagon ran on Knowlton street at 1 30 yesterday. They killed a mule and caused about 1000 in damage to a mobile and nearby property. The mule’s attendant jumped clear as the wagon collided with objects and the horses finally returned to their barn after eluding officers.
Henry Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts becomes the first American to swim the English Channel, completing the perilous cross in about 37 hours 44 minutes from Dover to Calais. He faced heavy seas, tides, and fatigue, with a crowd cheering as he reached the Calais Casino.
Members of the Vigilance committee of the Safety Council met with Superintendent of Police Patrick J. Flanagan last night at the Manufacturers Association office. New members attended, and they discussed cooperative work, methods to reduce danger, and unsafe street intersections.
Two months ago Walter Staxier, 19, of Union Avenue, was asked to drive an automobile to Anthony Delgado at 93 North Washington Avenue. He allegedly took the car to Trenton, collided, and fled before police arrived. He was returned to his home in Springfield under custody yesterday and faces auto theft charges.
A Greenwich society wedding occurred this afternoon at the home of R. Grunhuny Bigelow on Cherry Road. The ceremony was conducted by the pastor of the Pepperin Church, Sorrowton. The newlyweds departed for their reception, and Mrs Pell had filed for divorce in 2019 from her husband treated as a prominent New York club member.
City council approved a referendum on whether to reestablish the Ridgeport Normal School with a 224 to 1 vote. The measure asks voters at the next city election if the Board of Education should be directed to reestablish the school, tied to a $36,400 operation ceiling. The clerk was instructed to obtain statements from Board candidates about honoring referendum results, but the city clerk said he would not comply citing the State Corrupt Practices Act. The session adjourned after long debate and pending financial items including a $25,610.43 settlement with Devos Tompkins Inc and a $76,858.61 owed for West End sewer work.
Bridgeport officials consider suspending business and industrial activity Friday as Warren G. Harding's burial follows the late president's death. A Union Memorial service is hoped for, with the Retail Board meeting at 10 to decide actions. Mayor Atwater read the proclamation to the Common Council but gave no suspension recommendation yet.
A Greenwich boy, Edward A Morrell of Beechwood Avenue, is accused after his car struck eight year old Canfield girl on Beechwood Avenue near Wood Avenue. The injured girl suffers a fractured skull and severe injuries, taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in critical condition. Morrell faces charges of careless driving and operating without a license.
Sunday feature in Bridgeport Sunday Fest previews best short fiction by contemporary authors. Swain Balmer contributes the mystery tale Don-Stay, praised as one of his finest. The Chicago in Detroit fight captured by Pilot Paul Cranston and his enigmatic passenger hooks readers from start to finish.
An 18 year old youth at Pleasure Beach nearly drowned while chewing gum and swallowing water. Five United States Volunteer Life Guards fully dressed rescued him as he weakened, reviving him with stimulants and allowing him to go home. Guards Sym Cotter, W. B. Winner, J. Ludukey and others saved two more swimmers suffering cramps.
Two youths narrowly escaped drowning when their canoe capsized off Seis Beach in rough water. A passing row boat reached the scene and saved the woman and man, who declined to reveal names or addresses. The canoe was recovered and returned to its owner.
Washington dispatch describes full national honors for President Harding with a state funeral plan. The procession will start at Union Station and travel to the Capitol, White House, and eventually to the burial ground. Officials and military bands prepare memorial rites, with Mrs. Harding to attend separately.
Bissell takes over the collector of customs post in Hartford from M Gov ern, effective this morning. He succeeds Jane Lo McGovern of Bridgeport who held the office for over eight years and will be succeeded by Harvey F, of Ridgefield as the new incumbent.
Wisconsin senator Robert M Laboltte, in Madison, issued a message on President Harding death praising him as handsome genial and gracious. He noted Harding's hospitality social grace and personal cordiality despite conservative Republican views.
William Whitowsky and two lodgers reported to police last night that their room in Central house on State street had been entered yesterday. A suit of clothes a pair of shoes and sevargabirta were stolen.
President and Mrs Coolidge narrowly escaped a bus collision on Sixteenth Street near Columbia Road as their party returned from Vallaveden estate. Secret Service agent Stearns and aide William M. Butler avoided impact by emergency braking. Mrs Breen, and other officials were in the area.
New York August reports on four early Arctic explorers, two with little polar experience, seeking Wrangel Island. The piece links their survival to potential jurisdiction over a future gold field, a hypothetical air route from land to Japan, fur trading value, and walrus ivory prospects amid global strategic interests.
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