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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1923
Page
2
Local Industries show improved operations with July 1922 production up despite seasonal demand decline. Bridgeport banks report record collections for the month, with July clearance totals surpassing June and year over year gains.
Obituary notices invite attendance at funeral services for Patrick Brady and others, listing residence details, church ceremonies, burial at local cemetery, and scattered biographical snippets. The legible lines reference dates, times, and locations for funeral Masses and burial.
A garbled report describes a Winsted victim of aphasia found amid a troubling scene. Authorities note a poisoning reference and possible medical or investigative actions as the case unfolds, with unclear personal details and dates due to damaged text.
Fragmentary police report describes a violent incident involving autoists arguing, a murder charge, and a car fire. Readable details mention a pursuit through Union pass, knives, a salon, and gasoline involvement. Officials at Liberty Street and Athatic Street area investigated the scene.
Reports describe widespread disruption across German towns as shortages bite and civilians clash with authorities. Strikes and police confrontations yield casualties while transportation workers face government orders and tightened control.
City approves lease of water street area from Golden to Gull for highway purposes at $1 annually starting August 1 1950 with 61 day termination after notice. Plans include sewer water drain lines along Clermont avenue and paving on multiple streets. Objections arise to a proposed gas station at Park avenue and John J Gerard by resident Mrs Neftig Tawies citing noise and traffic concerns.
A garbled list of teachers and staff associated with Harding and nearby schools appears, noting retirements and proposed salary adjustments. The text mentions Deatrice Burns, Waltersville, Eugene Cot, Milcige, and Mary Te Swag, along with references to supervisors, salary levels, and potential recognitions. The fragmentary item suggests district actions on personnel and compensation during a period of reform, with emphasis on teaching staff across multiple schools.
Paris dispatch notes a French Yellow Book showing Allies will press the United States on how much Inter Allied debt she expects to be paid. It outlines instructions to French ambassadors to present the viewpoint, with Poincare insisting Germany must and will pay.
President Coolidge occupies the White House offices for the first time and spends the day in conferences with cabinet members and other officials. He plans meetings on wage contracts and other administration priorities while Mrs. Coolidge remains at the hotel temporarily.
Autopsy notes indicate a fatal crash as a vehicle struck a young boy in Thompsonville tonight. Police identify the driver and confirm no other passengers were harmed. Authorities urge caution and investigation into the incident and request witnesses come forward.
Local records show Atwater enacting a plaza ordinance amid unclear discussion. The notice references council actions and ongoing formalities, with residents advised to monitor for final codification and public posting.
In New York Harbor bootleg pirates seized shipments of liquor hidden in ships. After a six hour pursuit, they escaped with twenty nine cases of whiskey and Benedictine. Authorities pursued, one drowning suspected as six crewmen were captured or killed.
A railroad worker, 28, was critically burned after an exploding gasoline envelope at Union Avenue yards. The injured man, Tames damurha, is in St Vincent's Hospital in dimzerous veritions with excruciating pain. Hands and arms sustained first and third degree burns with facial burns, while alternate details are unclear.
A dense page lists numerous lodge meetings clubs and civic notices in Bridgeport and surrounding streets. Entries mention Masonry lodges Petties and Pythian sisters along with Harmony council and various street addresses and event times. The scattered items reference notices contracts safety and municipal concerns with names and places dense throughout.
In Me Vince Augest 13 a clash erupted between Fascisti and Communists after bombs were thrown toward headquarters and the residence of a Fascisti leader. Twenty perons were wounded in the ensuing confrontation.
West Virginia August 2. The ministerial association of Logan County says a federal coal and civil rights report alleging ministers were interfered with is absolutely false. They deny any knowledge of the incident cited, including a clash involving Simpson and county officials and an alleged removal from the county.
Deputy Coroner Henry C Heyen sen yesteday held Lawrence Vastola of 11 Hill Street New Haven criminally responsible for the death of Lemza Lemza who was fatally injured last Sunday morning at Barnum and Seaview avenues while crossing a brightly lit street Vastola who had a license for 21 days was driving at least 30 miles an hour dragged Lemza 40 feet 4 inches before the car stopped Vastola was held in bonds of 1000 until August 20 and will be charged with manslaughter when the case resumes testimony from 11 witnesses including police officers doctors and residents was heard at the inquest
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