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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1923
Page
2
Work on a spare track at the Bill Manufacturing Wrwet price site in Ft Lal began yesterday. About 7200 feet of Lrack We lala will be used in installing a new air heating system at the Hillside Home. Threatening coal strikes are not expected to hinder heating conditions.
Obituary notices list multiple deaths with ages from infants to adults, dates in August 1923 to August 1925, locations including Newark New Jersey and Saranac Lake New York, pending funeral arrangements, interments at Lakeview and Mount... cemetery, private services, and memorials.
The plan for a rapprochement between the United States and Mexico was presented in Washington upon return of five commissioners led by Warren and Paine. Two conventions on claims and mixed claims would form the framework, with an ambassador to Mexico City and a study period of about three weeks for the report. President Coolidge’s stance remains cautious, no announcements yet.
In a battle at sea a captain of the schooner Rum Pirates was shot. Scott Munkens on of Nova Scotia and Arthur Meare of Werntumrh were involved. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A jumble of local society and fraternal group notices appears for tonight including the Pythian Sisters Temple Sisterhood and various lodges. Names such as Victoria Lade, Catherine McGuyrean Leshan Park Clits lodge and the American Legion are mentioned amid street and venue hints.
The Common Council approved several appropriations and transfers including 1 050 for municipal golf course rockers fund reallocation, 16 000 from Winter street fund to Thompson street and Tis hop avenue projects, and 1 200 moved to the Stanchion fund with 8 000 already spent on stanchions. The Beach patrol request was denied. Ruthing Beach upkeep referred for funds. Additional clerk help denied. various small transfers for pavements, decorations, charities, and utilities were approved.
An alert broadcast sought information on three month old Lillian Melkensig who was abducted Saturday from a car near West Twelfth Street New York. Police and detectives pursued leads as thousands were notified. the infant’s family believes she must be fed regularly to survive and a complex food formula is described in the message.
Stamford Australia special report on a Woolworth store safe blowing attempt. Detectives Brennan and McCarthy traced Sager prints to two yeggs who escaped. One NY man, Reece Tusurra, is held. finger prints damaged. kit of criminal tools found near the safe. dynamite and blankets for muffling the blast.
The Pantin municipality near Paris plans civil wedding ceremonies with music and flowers to soften the official atmosphere. Couples may choose soloists, choirs, orchestras, or just a wedding march, depending on means, to distract from office-dust and businesslike contracts.
Air officers listed to participate in races include AE Hunton and Lt. Blore. The document names multiple officers from various units and regions and notes participation in a formal inter service event with details on scheduling and location.
Acheron era of yacht racing unfolds as Sir Thor contemplates the challenge to Neely Mercury for the America’s Cup. Lipton aims to unite a world’s largest collection of yachting diuphiox, offering a silver spoon blessing to twenty hopefuls, including a Kansas mascot prospect.
Adjutant Joly W Flackett and Walter J Reynolds announce the Forget-Me-Not drive dates the local post will hold. A meeting at Camp Hines authorized a state department backed campaign with a memorial park project in Devon for Disabled Veterans of Fairtent and surrounding counties.
A Worrester Massachusetts man purchased an item in France claimed as a war souvenir. The event reflects postwar trades and personal memorabilia linked to military service.
Milford August 20 special to Telegram reports Joseph Meehan 173 East Broadway Myrtle Beach charged with breach of the peace and assault after beating his wife over an argument and taking her bank book. Police sought him last night. three hours of search failed until Meehan was found by Galbrenner at Broadway and Naugatuck avenues and arrested.
New York August 20 four witnesses in the sensational W D Stokes case admitted perjury in the district attorney office. Helen Boyood Stokes sues step-son W D Stokes Jr for 900000 damages alleging a defaming scheme. The witnesses testified they had seen Mrs Stokes in Edgar Wallace's apartment but recanted in the district attorney's presence.
A plan emerged linking bituminous operators to a federal emergency program. An organization would oversee coal supply in New England with a national coal association under federal supervision and a general manager directing production and distribution. An allied transportation group would be supplied by the American Railway Association with regional managers and industry representatives in each state.
The government plans no haste in negotiating debt funding with wartime foreign creditors. Secretary Mellon, back from Europe, will remain Treasury lead. He cautions that funding settlements are unlikely soon and supports extending the Debt Commission’s term which expires next year.
A motorcycle ridden by Ailie Wallingford of 670 Warren Street collided with a car driven by Frank Wesmaski of Trenton Last night on Myrtlevenue near Railroad Avenue. Police charged Wesmaski with reckless driving after detaining him at police headquarters for failing to post a $49 bond. No injuries reported.
Hartford August 20 Former Senator Edward Hazen a director of the State Farm for Women said propaganda by Mrs Helen Rogers on the Board caused lawmakers to withhold funds for expansion. He blamed Rogers methods for sowing doubt among legislators and noted Rogers remains unresigned while Governor Templeton will confer with her this afternoon.
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