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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
3
Federal grand jury charges two New York bucketeers after a sprawling probe into an alleged widespread conspiracy. Partners in the Rouse firm face counts with bail set. lawyers seek delays as authorities pursue a broader “high ups” angle and potential future indictments.
Fragmentary OCR describes an option on the Trumbule tract, with debate over land value and cost. It notes Paris Board opposition and mentions Harry A. Pha. as a proponent of a new course, with references to local property and street names.
A man was arrested on charges involving an attempted assault of a police officer. The incident, details unclear due to partial OCR text, mentions bonds set and pending trial. Other names appear garbled. no clear dates or locations could be established from the readable fragments.
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic list of meeting references and street names. Mentions of Pioneer een state street Puhko Stetddan Oa and various aides hint at civic or organizational notices. Advertise ment.
In Washington Aug 1 the Leviathan publicity machine dominates the press as clip bureau chief Lipton compares fame to aviation, noting how newspapers slice, dice and deliver items about stars, manufacturers, bankers and social leaders.
Danbury August 14 Special to the Telegram Testimony from friends neighbors and family of Louis Mi Biase 41 Wildman street Danbury offered few new details about his murder found Thursday morning under a Danaury Newtown highway truck Doctors testified the body lay as found noting the left heart was torn and death occurred within a minute time placed around 2 o clock Thursday morning The hearing remained open pending further developments as Deputy Coroner Stevenson chaired the inquiry
Arraigned in court Conroy showed toughness by flashing a revolver to officers. Police believe the Braigeport gang held up a truck thinking it carried contraband liquor. A resident at Conroy’s home said she had no word about his whereabouts or return last night. State police closely investigate the incident and the gang’s involvement.
Barnett McKeeman of Westport was arrested tonight for reckless driving after a traffic crash on Crescent Avenue in Crasemere. His car collided with another vehicle carrying Carmine Corie of 91 Crescent Avenue New York. No one was injured.
Chicago reports that more than 3,000 miners have died in eighteen U S mine disasters since 1900 with fatalities of 100 or more. Listed are incidents at Bergan Hart Alabama May 5 1910 Briceville Tennessee December 9 1971 Buth Montana June 9 1917 Cherry Illinois November 13 1909 Cheswick Pennsylvania January 25 1904 Coal Creek Tennessee May 14 1902 Monongah West Virginia December 6 1907 Marianna Pennsylvania November 28 1908 Virginia City Alabama February 20 1905 and other deadly incidents across the nation, totaling multiple hundreds per event.
Federal Judge Woodrough rules seizure of foreign vessels carrying liquor near the U S coast legal though outside the three mile limit. The ruling cites ships hovering within reach of shore and in contact with craft to smuggle intoxicants as justifiable. The decision follows the Marion Mosher case prompting cabinet discussion.
A New York Supreme Court case illustrates how compounding interest and unearned increment uplifted an estate from $50,000 to over $11,000,000 in under 100 years. The piece links the growth to surplus investment and territory expansion, citing Snug Harbor and other historic examples.
City retail center sees chains moving toward Main street with St Kresge planning a second outlet on Main. Radford Smith picks Fairfield avenue and Broad street, while La Stores moves to Maid street area. D M Read plans Bread and Down streets development as Connecticut National Bank space is repurposed for J Jonneau & Sons. Reid Todd jewelers buy Main street site with plans undisclosed. Hawkes to occupy Reck building opposite Cannon street by September.
New York august report says the National Security League plans widespread distribution of a book on the constitution. The volume, tied to James W lectured works, would be used in schools nationwide. Harding urges education to foster reverence for the constitution as a sacred heritage and guiding principle for democracy.
The article analyzes how different interest rates and compounding affect future sums, citing a bank booklet showing monthly deposits needed to reach targets by age 65, and an example of saving from age 25 to 65. It also covers the Springer Heirs Corporation claim to Delaware–New Jersey land, Swedish bank origins, and a note on inflation and population trends.
A companion recalls Coolidge during his bid for lieutenant governor and notes his patient investigative style and delayed action. The anecdote highlights Coolidge’s long term thinking, restraint, and decisive later moves after hearing new information.
Funeral services for Dara J Johnson were held at his home on Fourth Street this morning. Hugh Cratt will confirm interim arrangements for burial at Park Cemetery.
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