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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1923

Page

2

C of C May Discuss Price Successor at Meeting Today

The Chamber of Commerce executive committee may discuss a successor to resigning secretary Seward B. Frice. Four local applicants are in, with preference likely for someone with Chamber experience. Potential candidate Robert J. Gresley is noted, but President George E. Crawford says no firm first choice exists.

Seward B. Frice Chamber of Commerce George E. Crawford Robert J. Gresley Ameragan Crawford

Fairfield Man Negotiating for Sailer Property

Fairfield builder John Flood entered negotiations to purchase the Sailer property behind the Bridgeport Public Library. The site fronts 44 feet on Jann Street and on Bank Street. Flood said decisions would wait until early spring and no concrete plans were announced.

D. M. Read Co Broad Eta Ciain Jobn H. Flood Fairfield Sailer Bridgeport Jann Street Bank Street Fleed

Vermonters Seek Coolidge Movement Across Nation

A Vermont figure promotes a national Coolidge movement inviting Vermonters and Western leaders to form or join Covlidg clubs. Prominent agriculturists and educators from California to Florida discuss organizing autumn or winter, with a provisional committee in New York inviting a chair to lead nationwide organization efforts.

California Oregon Washington Idaho South Darakot Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Kansas Illinois Florida Coolidge Yeserdar New York Central Far West Feners

Meetings Tonight at Various Local Lodges and Societies

Several fraternal and civic groups announce tonight gatherings across city venues including Magna Charta lodge Sons of St George Welsh chapter, Scandinavian Fraternity, Daughters of Pocahontas, and Knights groups. Included are Main Street and Broad Street locations with numerous lodge names and addresses.

Wewemnnem Iive O. AM Tralian Wee's Council Bes Adelphian Broad Street Magna Charta Lodge Sons of St George Stoatford Avenue Het Lodge Scandinavian Fraternity of Vounel Royal Acvianari Wildersbun Padies Revel Sreanum Howe Pounril Senge Léberis Broad eAreet Gentrei Laher Win Street Bo Wien

Air Mail Planes Race Across the Continent

An extended report traces westbound and eastbound air mail flights from New York to Cleveland and Chicago with pilots Winslow Johnson Smith and Dean Smith among others. It notes deviations for fuel and weather, occasional delays, and a plan to use a bright horizon beam to aid navigation during night legs.

Edith Oily New York Johnsen Cleveland Art Smith Ohio City Dean Smith Chicago Winslow Gast Heno Nev Scott Bike Salt Lake City San Francisco Robert Elis Guevenne Ives Schedwe Im

Coal conference ends amid wage dispute threat

The anthracite coal wage talks collapsed as operators refused further increases beyond September 1. Union leaders warned of a suspension of production starting September 4, while government arbitration was urged by some as a path to resolution. Authorities signaled possible intervention, with industry and public impact looming as the stalemate deepens.

Ivonday Cat Commission Wariner Anthra Lewis Coal Commission New York Warriner Nvnar Coolidge Arbitration Board Warsiner Ius

Harbor Committee Outing Postponed

A harbor committee outing planned for today has been postponed due to unsuitable conditions. The exact new date will be announced later. officials cited harbor activity and weather as reasons for the delay.

Harbor Committee Fonewal Ceri

Executive Board Meeting of Third Democrats Held

A meeting of the Third District Democrats was convened last night with officers presiding. President Lyne served as chair and announced plans for the city convention while committee members discussed proposed delegates and event logistics. The group agreed to gather later at Edward Lynch’s home where attendees will reconvene in private.

Ieover Pyteen Edward Bait Edward Lyoch

Alligator Escapes Carnival and Heads to City Park

A three and a half foot, five year old alligator believed to have escaped from a city carnival was subdued after causing a scare in the West End. Geisert and Gill plan to present the beast to the Park Board for potential adoption or exhibit at Beardsley Park.

Geisert and Gill Park Board Beardsley Park

Governor Gives Out Facts Following V. F. W. Criticism

Hartford August 21 Governor Templeton releases a telegram he sent to Commander William F Casey of the New Haven post in response to VFW officers charge that the governor did not answer requests. The telegram notes that treatment arrangements for patient Phillip Hallis at a New Haven hospital can be made if necessary and references actions by Major Fuller and Major Lenardore. The matter is described as federal in nature with limited state jurisdiction and potential appeals through Major Fuller.

New Haven Case Allingtown Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Templerton United States Veterans Aspiral Allington Fennleih Wiljam F. Casey New Haven Hospital Nevesaar Templetai Caet Metock Wherrassey Cvftiers Allingts Phillip ‘Hallis Hallis Beerety United States Veterans Bureau Grand Central Palace New York Fuller

Tax Board Considers Tax Increase to Meet Shortfall

A board of education member said the only fix is to raise taxes by 44,000 in each school district. A contingent fund of 1,000 was approved last February for a new aerial ladder rack, but funds have been drawn down.

Board of Education Aiong

Democratic Meeting Set For Thursday In Dranersie

Fragmented OCR text reports a Democratic meeting planned for Thursday at a site described with corrupted place names and unclear details. It mentions local leaders and officials, with references to a mayoral or town office, and implies community organizing events in the area.

Unxts Hill Man Arrested for Assault Charge

O Donnell police report a midnight fight on Klog's Highway two weeks ago led to a warrant for Steve Marinan. O Donnell, the driver, says Marinan insulted two police girls on his bus and refused to leave, during which an ear was bitten.

Arthur A Hennett O'Donnell

Arrest Meat Market Owner on Booze Count

Janaté Bagviriy of R27 ancack avenue Dropriethr bf 4 meal market was arrested last nisitt charged with violation of the bonor lise alleged he ken Helio with intens to eel ble was releaset iy hotide of E206

Janaté Bagviriy Ancack Nisitt

Girl Suffers Fractured Forearm After Fall at Play

Aleecis Farsia, of Hat Seed Street, fell on a flight of stairs while playing last night and suffered a fractured right forearm. She was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment.

Aleecis Farsia Hat Seed Street St. Vincent's Reulia

Artillery Band Concert at Seaside Delights Local Audience

The Seaside concert by the Artillery band, under the Board of Recreation, featured Star Spangled Banner, Saber and Spura, Oriental Waltz, Mikado selection, and multiple fox trots and waltzes. Prominent pieces included Bambalina and Silver Moon, with lively crowd engagement throughout.

Comat Artillery Board of Recreation Blardelle Barney Google Dearest

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