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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1923

Page

2

Massive New England Inter-Grotto Convention Parade Opens

The fifth annual New England Inter-Grotto Association convention opened with a Park theatre ceremony as 100 “victims” in rope encirclement marched from Stratfield Hotel to the venue. A Beauty Show followed with refreshments while Arab Grotto Band from Fall River led a street parade amid cheers.

Park New England Fall W. Bond Mothers Wives Daughters Wall Main Auredcs Arthur Babs Sew Tingland William H Thoemas New England Inter-Grotto Thomas Cits Department Sies Mina 3 Wicus Willie Seaside Park Acab

Belgian Note Sent to Poincare

A dispatch reports a Belgian note sent to Paris and discussed in London. It confirms Belgian intent on the German financial balance and calls for expulsion of German influence, asserting Belgium’s postwar participation and legitimacy.

Poincare Siemer London Belatin Getimnan

Stresemann Forms Moderate Stand On Reparations Policy

Aneta Press reports Chancellor Stresemann articulates a temperate government line on reparations at a luncheon, signaling a cautious shift without new German concessions. He hints at potential concessions tied to German sovereignty, while opposing linkage of the Ruhr and Rhineland to any settlement, aiming to restore normal international commerce.

Blerlin Au Aneta Press di Gustaf Streseman Germany Stiesemann Reichstag Rhineland Olfe Cuno Povernment Lor Settlinng Cermany Hdas Charievill Teermangs

Clever Maneuver Catches Zepko in County Case

A detailed report describes Zepko being trapped through a clever maneuver by Jairfiid’s ally group in Alevande. The narrative traces the pursuit from Metres dane to Montreal area, naming several figures and agencies involved in the subsequent investigation.

Final Step Taken to Shut Down Anthracite Mines

Maintenance men ordered to cease work as coal operators prepare for a September 1 shutdown. Governor Pinchot named spoil mediator by President Hoover to aid mediation in the impending mine crisis. Union leaders announce rules to govern suspensions, aiming to prevent mine flooding and Caverns as talks continue with Employers and Mill Workers.

Atlanta Washington Pinchot Pennsyylvanua Aig Wiurrimer Phillip Murray United Mine Workers Thomas Kennedy J Golden Rinaldo Cappellini Anthrat Te John A Lewis Murray

Real estate man sued for seventeen thousand foreclosure

Olaf Christensen of Norwalk undertook building work at Kock Manor Norwalk and six foreclosure actions were filed in Superior Court yesterday by the Fairfield County Savings Bank Norwalk seeking foreclosure and possession on properties secured by mortgages totaling over seventeen thousand dollars. Defendants include Henry Robinson Anson William Castleman and others. The cases are returnable to court on the first Tuesday of next month.

Olaf Christensen Cly Wao Kock Manor Norwalk Tatrield County Savings Bank of H Manor Norwerk Paris Henrys Fonbin Ansons William Castle Line Jroof Warh Isaac dShay Tate Dayil Schine Theitv Lumber Itv Charles Aben Otis City John Liltsson Austford James Comte Thin Chisian Petersen This Linguist Beerum Company Pasquale Fatio Frank Miller Company

Thirtieth Gas Meter Theft In Three Days

Report notes a surge of gas meter thefts over three days with suspicious activity surrounding patrons and a possible family involvement. Police say ten meters were robbed, with one incident leading to questions about local safety.

World Not Ready for Wilson Idealism Says Lord Birkenhead

Lord Birkenhead, former Lord Chancellor of England, told Williamstown’s Institute of Politics that self interest would govern U.S. intervention and that the world is not ready for Woodrow Wilson’s idealism. He criticized Wilson’s postwar plans and called the Versailles Treaty a product of the victorious mood, urging caution against idealism without global restraint.

Lord Birkenhead Williamstown Mass Associated Press Woodrow Wilbon Bakenhead England United States Europe Lord Bukenhead New York Taig Morming Jeremy Bentham America Great Britain Woodrow Birkenhead Berlin Becguse Luyope Wis Bélind Germany Biom Bakenhe Wilson Cutie

Record Breaker in Air Mail Transcontinental Flight

Wesley L Smith piloted the San Francisco to Hazelhust field leg setting a new air mail cross country record. The flight time including stops was 26 hours 1 minute, beating the prior 27 hour 21 minute best. Officials hailed the achievement as a major milestone for U S air mail service.

San Francisco New York Hempstead Wesley L Smith Hazelhust Field United States Air Mail Service Francisco Army Kelly and Macready Smiths Coast Dough Actul Ay Trelay Kelly Macready

Milford Drains New Haven Water as Drought Bites

Milford, unable to meet daily demand of nearly one million gallons from its own reservoirs due to a prolonged drought, is forced to draw water from the New Haven system via a West Haven connection. Conservation measures are in place, with essential use limits and shared service arrangements to avert shortages as Milford taps the adjacent system.

Milford New Haven Co’s Ihe Drouth New Haven Wate Company Pes West Haven West Havey Howsatons Stratford Bern New Haven

President Names Gov. Pinchot as Mediator in Anthracite Situation

President Coolidge designates Governor Pinchot as mediator in the anthracite coal crisis. The aim is to bridge differences between miners and operators at Kenns y hva with 38 special mediators. no formal proposal yet, plan to test prospects for a settlement before or after September 16.

Gov. Pinchot Watchington Coolidge Pinchot Kennsyhva Cavernor Pinchit Penns Kaola Ecard Bronca Conditan Uoat Servie New York Slawa Survey World Woodrow Whison Birkenhead Institut Willamstow John Maore Captain Madden Best Mawr Cenral Paxton & Mateh England Farnal Diplaint Mesi O Tole Tianlian Sireseman Innor Temperal If Fang Aldress Prener Jipan Sdmiul Wate Berg Premiuet Boimcar i Laris Tadas

Fisher, Bridgeport Club Manager Is Suspended

Fisher, manager of Bridgeport in the Eastern League, suspended by President Dan O Neil. Suspension runs August 27 to September 1 and carries a $50 fine for conduct on August 19 when umpire Roly was attacked and injured by Bridgeport fans.

Springfield Mass Fred Fisher Bridgeport Dan O Neil Fish & 8 Fishers Umpne Roly Lisher Triple Rorty Newfield Path Ans Hartford Retty Boty Hicks Dent Dan O Neil

Local New England Scene Highlights Surging Campaigns and Incidents

A chaotic reel of campaigns, incidents, and public notices crosses New England scenes with mentions of a large late 100 candidate parade, jail break recapture in Canada, and a string of municipal concerns. Reports touch on theater policies, water shortages in Malford, and a violent umpire assault during a Bridgeport game.

Live Wire Burns Workman and Skull Fracture Plague

James Burns of South Norwath was burned and knocked 40 feet from a high wire on Ti lrong avenue and Main street. He was treated at St Vincent’s hospital and was listed in good condition. Constance Rigela of Greenfield Hill, at the Pembroke street power house, sustained a brain concussion and possible skull fracture and was taken to Bridgeport hospital. An unidentified woman about 24 wandering near Rest Aida was found near Hillside home and cared for due to dementia. police seek friends or relatives.

James Burns Mutio Ad Hoeman South Norwath Lrong Avenue Main Street St Vincents Hoapital Constance Rigela Greenfield Hill New Power House Font Pembroke Street Bridgeport Am Tegal Aida

Bridgeport Man Escapes From Sanitarium

City police and officials were notified yesterday of the escape of Joni Napoletano, 20, of 104 Beach Street, from Mularlands Sanitarium. No trace had been found of the patient by last night as authorities searched Greens Tarmachurs-Gin area.

Pole Godls Joni Napoletano Beach Street Mularlands

P. O. Robbery Suspect Escape Story Triggers Police Watch

State police intensified river patrols from Hartford to Saybrook Point after reports that a rum ship evaded capture while a post office robbery suspect and an associate claimed escapes from the vessel. Interwoven accounts describe gunfire during a raid, a wounded officer, and two men held for the crime as authorities weigh the suspects’ conflicting tales.

P. O Connecticut Middlelowan Hartford Saybrook Point Haddam Jack Bray Biasado Wotese John Gonrdek Gentersrooh Barriehs Alan Steve Dubnowsktu North Hampion Mest Middetown Richards Flobert T Hurley

Stamford Mayor Threatens To Oust Foes on Park Board

Stamford Mayor Alfred N Philips canceled a special Park Board meeting after the board members refused to attend. The mayor, ex officio chair, criticized the five members for resisting the call to discuss park openings, Halloween park plans, and a partition case while suggesting that further actions could be taken at the next regular meeting September 23.

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