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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1923

Page

2

Spence Alumnae Attend Funeral of Schools Head Spence

Spence School founder Miss Beebe Spence died Saturday after bronchial pneumonia in Greenwich. Over 300 alumni and friends from New York City attended the funeral at a nearby church with flowers from the Spence family. Prominent educators and trustees, including Dr Charles Gilmore Carey and Dr W Krapa, were present.

Greenwich Dral Spence School New York City Ara Beebe Spence Aca Snelve Ont Teopina Nawtra Br. Reabert League of Praven Speaer Charles Gilmore Carely F. Bart. H. Martin Baker W. Krapa de. M. Jordan

GOAL OPERATORS SEEK TALKS WITH MINERS IN AID OF SUSPENSION

Philadelphia reports Aug 18 that coal operators plan to negotiate with the United Mine Workers to avoid a September 1 strike and resume talks. A public letter from the operators’ committee outlines rejections of miner proposals while pledging cooperation to prevent disruption of anthracite supply. A separate conference between John Hayes Hammond and Dr George Smith is noted, with Belt returning to Washington.

Philadephia Spectel Investicatine Rsachuseia Mirblic Investitats Isier Warrin Nan Senereii Polini United Mines Workers of Ame Irs Thewen John Hayes Hammond Georf Smith Harmmroad Washington Saturdax Belt

Mrs Gair Sails A Class Winner In Pequot Race

In Fairfield on August 12 the Pequot Yacht race series opened with four close contests. Mrs. Carr sailed Tariacha in the A class and claimed first place, while Mrs. Sehiott led in the overall event with a noted winning performance. The program showcased women sailors achieving top results across multiple heats and classes.

Fairfield Speria Fast Farm Carr J. Sehiott Sennyiert

Step on the Gas for Coast Artillery Hereafter

Coast Artillery units at Fort Wright plan a rapid-fire training sequence during a final week of recovery from fog disruptions. Major L W Hvangs orders noncommissioned officers to rally three companies to battalion headquarters for readiness, as two mortar units brace for anticipated line firing and a ceremonial program with Governor Charles A. Ord.

Pelegram Fort Wright Aus L. HW. Hvangs Oliver Charles A. Ordebons Sree Une Regnans Piiardsmen Ty Tekhos Citizens Isenin

Turmoil in German Coalition Forces Change of Chancellor

A fractured political crisis follows the fall of Cun and the loss of support for his chancellorship. A four party coalition forms to govern, with opposition mostly from nationalist groups. Washington coverage notes shifts in German foreign policy and potential impact on U S relations as the United States weighs responses.

Cun Congo Min We Kundset Ter Mbert Parce Suvernmeny Beney Ty Ag Nevers Jaune Betty Puede Fle George Womenman Mann Washington Greradiy pOldienh Marne Wine Sora Aes Aromas Cotuinihaer Ole Marshal Vie Milan Eteen Fk

Turmoil and Death Amid Global Strife

A chaotic scene unfolds as workers strike across Europe and policing clashes trigger deadly violence. In Berlin, Communists rally with protests and hangings, while police confront demonstrators. Across cities, miners and industrial workers face repression and casualties.

Fragmented legal notice on mining claims and private access

Incoherent OCR text outlines claims by miners and lessee restrictions on use of premises, private ways, raids, and expectations of access by family, draymen, and undertakers. It references enforcement via sheriffs, deputy services, and coal company laborers, plus legal concerns over property rights, safety, and haunting disputes affecting local communities.

Rainey Jesse Poreby Astves Leesey Hte Tami Choran Niteromrmingy Tennessee Coal, Tran & Railroad Company Sherif Vurstiekt Stern Bayorts County Ipeiy Usomceeer Ompan Matibes

Mortgage burning marks 30th anniversary at St Pauls

In a simple chapel ceremony Rev Frederick W Klein led a group of fewer than a dozen charter members as mortgage burning capped the thirtieth anniversary of St Pauls German Lutheran Church on Marriett street. Guests heard remarks from H Brueckner of Hoboken and were later treated to a musical program and a reception as the congregation honored early members and their decades of faithfulness.

St Pauls Marriet Street Frederick W.klein St. Pauls H. Brueckner Hoboken WN. d Brueckner Strugelss Germunia Reed Reed the : Pre Master Bs Callingley, Jeetinsl Rey Kirin Nix Birther Umoalivé G. Barkwitz Maranbardt Rater Wellner Mary Star Gonelia Shultz Minn Mueller Anna Schick Mire Ergaret Bruel Viieabeth Groninger Ce Lutherace Connecticut Irch

Woman's Husband Accuses Lover in Cottage Fight

Harry Whitfield of Walnut Beach is accused of attacking his wife’s alleged lover, Brickman, with a knife in a cottage. Brickman suffered deep wounds near the heart and shoulder. Whitfield was arrested and held on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Whitfield says he acted in self defense.

Milford A.C. Carpenter Wanda Harry Whitfield Whgatuck Avenue Walnut Beach New Jersey Henry Gallbranher Whitfield Brickman Markman White Mwieckman Shackman

Loyalty Lodge Quoting Attended by Large Crowd

Large turnout for Loyalty Lodge event with over two dozen members and Ashlee featured guest. Committee members led by Samuel Sigerman and Joseph Kelindider organized the gathering at Seigel’s hall for a May building project.

Loyalty Lodge Quting Ff C. F Seigel Ashlee Ercentein Lancings Irene Fogel Mieme Samuel Sigerman Chirniitn Joseph Kelindider Morris Wheenstere Martyn Pox Viank Tte New Loyalty Lodge Hudding Lafayette Osrevet Iaremttage

Policy clash over Franco Belgian reparations and Britain

Reports from Parliament detail Britain and France urging a general settlement on German reparations. Curzon notes Russian and French positions echoing similar hard lines, while Britain weighs accepting partial terms or delaying action to protect trade and tax interests.

Mursty Great Britain Germany Allie Bonar Iian Ford Curzon France Ajites Uristini Curzan Helgiua Loavn

Excursion boat wreck at Rogks resort amid drunken chaos

An excursion boat wreck occurred at Rogks pleasure resort. Captain Proret and seven crew survived after a capsized ride. authorities opened an inquiry into alleged drunkenness and safety failures. Inspectors labeled the incident a drinking tragedy with minimal loss.

Protest Expected in Bergdoll Case

Protests anticipated over the Bergdoll case as activists push for attention from officials. The movement cites alleged delays and demands resolution, while groups in the region coordinate demonstrations at key civic sites.

Pastor to Hold Meeting in Reply to Secessionists

Reverend Alexandre Taldman, pastor of the Wins Hungarian ves byterian church, announced that parishioners who withdrew from the church group will meet Tuesday to discuss consolidation. Directors say the split has harmed church unity and finances, and leaders expect a formal plan after more talks.

Alexandre Taldman Chure VW Salt State Street State Street Refarmend Vhureh Rev Ladman Pengresaians Roman

Veterans of Foreign Wars unit to march in national encampment events

The Life Brun and Buxle Corpse of Raymond W. Aareis Post 145 VFW plans to accompany to the National Encampment in Norfolk Virginia the marchers from Skovin stock and other local units. The state department aims to lead the corps to the event during the week of August 28 with a display at the gathering in Padua.

Brun Buxle Raymond W. Aareis Ilse Phinnine New J Sergent Tobert Lynch Illy Mitchel Andrew Stolisger Galional Laos

Legion Meeting Selections for State Delegates Planned

Fragmented text notes a Legion to elect delegates for a state meeting with references to a convention timeline and local planning. Mentions of people, dates, and places are garbled, but imply a scheduled gathering and voting process within a legion context.

Legion

Obituary fragment for Rristiskos and family notices

Fragment shows an obituary notice for Rristiskos with a funeral planned on Tuesday August 14 at 9 am from St Stephen's Church. Details indicate a reference to Charles Street residence and a request for family convenience in timing.

Rristiskos Mapien Charles St Markamrich Acad Che St. Stephen’s Church

Oak Tree Named For President

A sign on the estate of Roger W. Beeton in Wellesley marks an oak tree named “The Coolidge Oak” in honor of President Calvin Coolidge. The sign quotes a verse about an old owl that reflects on listening and wisdom.

Wellesley Maas Marahan Roger W. Bebeon Conlidge Mtree Hansa Northampton

Cohalan Attends Irish Electioneering Rally in Lively

Supreme Justice Cohalan visited the green in Irpland amid lively chants and mixed cheers. Attended by Free State leaders Cosgrave Mulcahy and officials, the rally saw protests by women bearing posters asking justice for the executed, while Cosgrave supporters promised retaliation against De Valera supporters.

Cohakin Supreme Justice of New York Seith Willamnsgrave Free State Wiehard Muletahy Kevin Ofipgins Urs Cosgrave Republi Crown Justice Cohabin Wrar Kinestown Pier Theard Witzgerald Diar Lyne Cossrate Mulcahy Kennedy Irplang

Rescue party sails for far northlands from Nome

A North American article reports a rescue party leaving Nome Alaska to reach Cape Prince of Wales. The team aims to salvage and crew a schooner near Wrangel Island in harsh polar conditions to rescue three missing Americans and secure provisions for the voyage.

Aninee Nome Alaska Aucus Siyre- Sal United States Hares Dermudson Cape Big Parks Wrangel Tshind Arete Geen Frevieriet Gornese Knight Milton N Cri Ferit Ata Mullet Nolet Cape Prince of Wales Odeiver

Two Men Killed Third Wounded in Gun Fight

In Fast River, Masa, on Aug 12, John Kennedy and two companions were shot. James Shaw and James Sarms, both residents of the city, died. A third man, Clarke, was fatally wounded as Kennedy fired multiple shots, then he was arrested by Dante Sull Iceman after a struggle. The incident followed Kennedy reportedly saying there were three pills for each person before firing.

Masa John Kennedy Gawek Kennedy Dante Sull James Tle James Sarms James Shaw Fal River

New York Yacht Clubs Visit Here Noted

The Crag Dawn piloted by Vice Commodore Philip H Johnson won secret in the Jurchmont O class. The Minx beat the Countess by a boat length in the 39 foot group. Tomorrow the squadron sails 15 miles from Duel Island Roads to New London and will rendezvous at Pequot station then off New London harbor at 1 o clock.

Philip H. Johnson Rommodore New York Yacht Club Straadron Duel Island Roads New London Pequot

Gas Meyers Locuted at Broad Street Looting Detail

Police report indicates gas meters at 844 Broad Tree were retired yesterday. Dupligatu were used to loot the quarter cush haxes and related thefts are under investigation.

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