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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1923

Page

15

Barton views center stage as Norwalk campaign looms

Informal Republican talks reveal moves to anchor party strength in Norwalk Milford Danbury and Rong Hill. Mills considered as a potential candidate to counter Mayor Calvin Larson with ward alliances forming to influence the coming city political contest.

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Move Lordship School to New Location Plan Amid Controversy

Special telegram reports plan to shift Lordship School from its present site to a new base. The move aims to support a future permanent building, with central site preferred, involving district officials, builders, and local property owners. Costs projected around 600, plumbing and heating upgrades included, while the center location would also host temporary classrooms during construction.

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Local Match Sparks at Dexter Farms. multiple players named

A damp Saturday afternoon match at Dexter Farms drew several locals including John Weed and Curt Tddy from nearby towns. The event featured a field of miners and a focus on equipment and community planning, with Henry Noawns and Albert bac valid among participants. A committee including Hiabert Welch and Thomas Ball is tasked with coordinating furniture for a new fire house on Last Church Street.

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Westport Faces Water Shortage Amid Bay SPEli Suffering

Local report notes severely low water supply in the district with wells dry in Greene Barms and surrounding farms. Residents rely on limited pumps and ponds, fearing impact on crops. forecasts show Sunday showers may help enough to ease shortages temporarily.

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Milford Yacht Club Elects New Officers

The Milford Yacht Club selects new officers at a meeting held in the club house by the beach. Members attended the midweek session and noted plans for the upcoming year with duties and roles assigned to each officer.

Milford Yacht Club

New State Road to Finish This Fall

A rough OCR note outlines completion of a new state road in fall. It mentions digging operations and a shortcut from Weston to Danby. The report suggests the Weston route will shorten travel from Westpert to Danby and reduce congestion in the area.

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Two Arrested for Transporting Liquor

Two individuals faced charges after being found with alcohol while in transit. Authorities reported seizure of liquor and ongoing investigations into the transport activity. The incident drew attention from local police and governors’ offices as details emerged.

Regular monthly meeting of the community club

A damaged text fragment notes a Regular monthly meeting of the community club to be held at the town house on Tuesday evening. The readable portion mentions attendees and local names while referencing a coast and beach context, but the key detail is the scheduled meeting time and place.

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Three Brewster Bridges Damaged by Truck Collision

A truck damaged three Brewster bridges in the Brewster area early today, splitting timbers and closing all Westbound tracks. Railroad authorities estimate damage at $1900 and say repairs may not be completed until midnight as crews rushed from Poughkeepsie to the scene.

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Pet woodchuck found after Ives Street fire

Firemen on Ives Street recovered a pet woodchuck during a house blaze. Witnesses described delays in framing and the dogged search for the animal as the crew confronted flames. The animal was later handed to a nearby resident amid the smoky scene.

Ives Street

Sterling Memorial Building Offered to Stratford Legion

The Sterling Memorial Building, once the home of the Stratford Legion, is offered to Stratford by trustees. Funded by the late John Sterling’s estate, the property and funds support a memorial for the deceased philanthropist and aim to house youth activities, with ongoing upkeep provided by annual legions donations.

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Fairfield mill plain area marked as east Pasadena future Says Flood

John Flood predicts the Mill Plain section of Fairfield will become the East Pasadena. The plan envisions numerous homes on Redfield Road and surrounding areas with remodeling of a large property and a September completion under supervision of builder Bland. The forecast emphasizes elegant homes and a prominent local development future.

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Botsford Association 18th Reunion Planned

Botsford Association schedules its 18th reunion at Williams College in Walhiams with guests from Mallemis Iawn Mags to speak, a greeting by Lamas Yssacagon, and a program including inheritance topic and a ceremonial dinner at the end of the day.

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Portis and Stoll Scene, Theft at Wilke Street Home

In a Madison street incident a woman named Mary Matihh of $08 sleet tanidwife while engaged on in obstetricdoise at 28h Wilke Street vestiday morning she cam plaiined to police put down her ruse on fire Later sh found te had been opened ST having been stolen street.

Mary Wilke Street

Mayor Phillips Announces Finance Board Appointees

Ambitious city plans outlined as Mayor Phillips reveals new finance board members. The assembly, featuring multiple community figures, aims to advance water extensions, electric projects, and county committee cooperation. Officials pledge timely action and public accountability.

Phillips Finance Board

Fairfield Political Club Reorganizes Amid Turmoil

A shaky reorganization plan emerged for the Fairfield Political Club. Members debated leadership changes and possible new officers as tensions rose during a community meeting. The assembly planned August discussions and looked to set a new direction for the organization.

Trial over Stamford drink case ends in bond recall

A Superior Court trial centered on a Stamford drink case concluded with the coroner and officials describing the proceedings. Witnesses testified about the events surrounding the incident, detailing actions and subsequent legal steps, including bail and potential appeals as the court addressed the matter.

Fragmented OCR Summary of Historical Race Event

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Unpaid Assessments To Care For Judgment

A local note indicates unpaid assessments tied to a city sewer project on Loudout Avenue. The funds are earmarked to satisfy a judgment and cover work completed by a named contractor. A committee and public officials are discussing collection, remedies, and the path to payment.

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Telephone area 10 and the Connecticut growth story

A detailed account explains the principle of the telephone and traces Connecticut company growth. The narrative covers early regional exchanges, key figures, and the shift of long distance lines to private groups. It notes the evolution of service, public access aims, and questions raised at a Bridgeport meeting.

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Unclear OCR: local notice fragment from Tauntissett stad

Fragmentary OCR text mentions entities like Tauntissett, Dinbirs, Sutherd tonabe, Lithal, Dun 4, Hartford, New Haven, and various names. Most content is garbled, hard to interpret, with no coherent event or clear facts to summarize.

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