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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1923

Page

2

Sons of Childers and De Valera Address Meeting

A large Sackville street gathering in Dublin features the twelve year old sons of Eamon De Valera and Erskine Childers as speakers. They denounce arrests of a foreigner and pledge to defend Ireland’s freedom though threats remain. Relatives of Pearse and other executed Republicans attend as officers in a motor car disrupts the crowd.

Dublin Associated Preas Sackville Street Eamon de Valera Seekine Childers Friends of Ireland Valera Clare Trey Dick McKee Erskine Childers Liam Mellowes Ireland Erekine Callders Mi- Mary Mrs. Clarke Tom Clake Rio Pearse Patrick H. Pearse Republcans

Removals From Board Urged In Contested Report

The report urges removals from the board and criticizes the management of the farm. It cites an incompetent superintendent and notes the farm is run down with no profit path in institutional farming. It alleges payroll exceeds crop value and details friction with Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Shera over conditions and treatment.

Bart Rovers Nev Hart

General Gourard Bids Farewell

A garbled dispatch notes General Gourard bidding farewell amid harsh conditions. It mentions his return to his native land and uneasy mentions of New York City, with unreadable phrases about travel, months, and preparations.

Yosemite Siis Annesing

Local Fraternal Meetings Gather Across Stratford and Bridgeport

Dense listing of tonight meetings across Stratford and Bridgeport including Red Men’s hall at Stratford and various lodges such as Bridgeport Counc and J O OF F 164 dr OV, with Masonic, Phi societies, Order of the Amaranth, Royal Neighbors and electrical workers chapters noted among venues and street addresses.

Okenuck True Stratford Bridgeport Lodge OG. O. M Tate St. Paul's Episcopal Church Court Morden Broad Street Morris Court Order of the Amaranth Masonic Temple Rose Croix Masonic Toyal Neighbors of America Sute Street East End Union Dorset Workers Main Street Electrical Workers Wairfield Avenue Naomi Lodge Hare Street Denmark Lodge Danish Brotherhood St. Charles

Mysterious Lights Over Charles Island Spark Ku Klux Klan Suspicions

Residents along Milford and Silver Beach reported mysterious electrical flames seen near Charles Island on a weekend night. Witnesses believed the glow formed an electric fiery cross, a symbol of the Ku Klux Klan, though authorities found no traces of activity or island visitors. A dawn search found no embers or signs of illumination.

Charles Island Ku Klux Klan Milford Beach Silver Beach Island Milford

Price May Give Statement Today On Resignation

Price may issue a public statement on resigning as executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce amid finance committee action that cut his salary request. The board approved a 35001 annual budget, aiming to avoid debts after a recent operating deficit. a local man is considered for successor, with Brennan noting the 5000 salary is not guaranteed.

Chamberof Commerce Seward B. Price Chamber of Commerce Price Lifferts Lown Finance Committee Commerce Chamber Frank J. Brennan

Tax Board Sets Meeting in Council Chamber Today

The Board of Apportionment and Taxation, postponed from Friday due to lack of a quorum, will convene at three this afternoon in City Hall council chamber. Items include a $26,000 fuel purchase request for the upcoming school year, a St Mary's by-the-Sea bathing beach improvement petition, funds to hire clerks in the town office, and various transfers. George Hill Wardens’ report and city attorney’s note on collection charges are also noted.

Board of Apportionment and Taxation Council Sehont Board Prack Tock St. Mary's by-the-Sea Lown Ri George IIi Olan Jasy John A. Carnell Hall

Eight Burned to Death in Hotel Fire

Descriptive recount of a deadly hotel blaze with charred remains and frantic crowds. Eyewitnesses mourn missing relatives as investigators inspect the scene amid a blazing, chaotic night. Fire's ferocity and the ash covered interiors reflect a devastating tragedy on Page One.

Car Driver Threatened After Girl Struck By Auto

Four year old Molly was knocked down by an automobile on JTurrat avenue near Lexington Avenue yesterday. Eli Grier of 07 hour avenue threatened Lawrence Perry of 02 Newfield avenue, the driver, who was being instructed by Francis Walsh of 405 Stelen street. The driver fled and reported the incident to police. The girl was taken to Emergency hospital where a lip laceration was found to be minor.

Molly Jturrat Avenue Lexington

Lordship News Highlights Local Socials and Scouts

Lordship society notes include visits by Dr and Mrs Milo Burt and families, Edward Lewis returning from a Columbia course, and Bridgeport and Seymour residents staying at local cottages. Lordship Girl Scouts Troop 2 received insignia from Governor Templeton at a Redding camp, with Mrs John Johnson visiting the troupe. A Bridgeport music club meeting and hospital good news for Mrs Albert Harlow are also recorded.

Lordship Aug Milo Core Burt Chester Penn Burt Herbert Wickman Startford Harry van Yorx Wickham Henrice van Yorx Edward Lewis Th. M. Lewis Lewis Columbia University Wiliam Hamm Bridgeport Leeds Wormar Leeds T. Dumphreys Edward Hobrook Albert Buller Tomlinson Laura Bite Seymour Lordship Girl Scouts Templeton Redding John Johnson Frederick M. Card A. S. Anderson 3. W. Shafer J. Ey. Walter W. O. Northcut G. Garlick C. Stearns Bushtrall Dorothy Smith Aduisery Board F. M. Card

Three Delegates to Attend Funeral of Thomas W Fite

Three delegates of liquor dealers Thomas F Plynn A J Murphy and T O McGuire will attend the funeral of Thomas W Fite prominent New Haven restaurateur at New Haven this morning from the local liquor dealers association of which the deceased was state president for several years. Funeral services will be held from his home at 46 Howard avenue New Haven and from Sacred Heart church at 1 o clock when a solemn requiem will be sung.

Thomas F. Plyn AJ. Sturphy T.O. McGuire Thomas W. Fitermions New Haven Fitz Woodmont Funes Keane Jiowari Avenue New Theven Sacred Heart Church

Accident list grows as street hazards spark city action

A Connecticut company is urged to fix a portion of a main thoroughfare after multiple crashes. Tantimonico swerved to avoid a dog, the trolley rails caused a Sulumobile to overturn, injuring several riders who were rushed to hospital. Leonard Tolmes led the injured for care. Fall coats arrive with straight cuts and fur bands.

Meret Reek Iafemea Me Titey Connecticut Company Lys Lear Stratford

French arrest Rhine Elbe mine rescue workers

Seventeen members of the Rhine Elbe mine rescue squad attached to the fire department were arrested by French authorities near Gelsenkirchen. The action sparked a strike by Ruhr workers who view the crews as famed rescuers who previously aided French miners at Courrières in 1906.

Gelsenkircuen Crermiaing Uresaj Fire Department de Recklinghausen Rhine-lilba Thea Ruhr Courrieres Alsace Fves

No Flowers Exhibit at Show in New Canaan Postponed

New Canaan garden club twice a season drought forces cancellation of the fourteenth annual exhibition after fourteen years of continuity. Farmers face ruined crops and rising fruit and vegetable prices as rainfall remains scarce. Water authorities urge residents to conserve, restrict outside faucets, hose use, and showers to protect supplies and fire safety. A typhoid case is suspected to link to contaminated milk from dry ponds.

Canaan New Camian Garden Club Lee Reservoir Drouth

Gunmen hold guests at inn in Detroit robbery

Police identify Kermin Sakoloss of Strecklyn New York as one of seven bandits who held up the Allendale Inn in Detroit early today. guests were searched as diamonds and money were taken and officers declined to name who identified him.

Monro, Mich Kermin Sakoloss Strecklyn Allendale Detroit Oxon Theinharat Pokter Chappell Noliey

The Wares of the World Advertise for Value

A persuasive treatise on advertising argues that regular advertisers back products with tested value. It states advertising invites scrutiny, comparison, and self condemned goods. It claims retailers rely on consistent quality to sustain business and trust.

Coal Miners and Operators Meet in Atlantic City

Representatives of anthracite mine operators and United Mine Workers leaders arrive in Atlantic City for a joint session to resolve divergences delaying the Pennsylvania coal fields. A full count of leaders from both sides was expected at the 11 am session, with John L. Lewis and Samuel D. Warriner set to steer the discussions.

Atlantic City Miner's Union Pennsylvania Joan L. Lewis United Mine Workers Samuel D. Warriner Ieadera Seselons

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Sons OF Childers and Dealera Ennis aAfter Toda Cosgrave Free State Carlow Gourard Cuntinard Mase One Chamber Anxiou Rhine-Elbe New Canaan Water Company Milford Water Company Randhenge Geneny High Court of Public Opinion
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