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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1923

Page

2

State Police Flying Squadron Drives Up Fairfield County Traffic

The Flying Squadron, a state police unit, extends operations along the Boston Post road and other major routes in Fairfield County to enforce motor vehicle laws. Out-of-state drivers face warnings or arrests for registration lapses while truck weights and rum smuggling are monitored. fines are split with towns. The effort aims to reduce accidents and boost safety with broad public cooperation and wary, yet cautious, enforcement.

Boston Post Road Pesta Moir Trevel Fairfield County Connecticut Robert T. Hurley Hartford H Treveled Wmnall

Ninety Year Old Woman Missing From Stamford

A special Telegram report says Margaret Bouton, age about 90, disappeared from her daughter in law’s home in Stamford. Search plans include pountee and Boy Beauts in East Hunting Ridge woods. Her daughter in law Carrie Brown last saw her Saturday morning near nine o clock. Local residents and police have joined a wide search over the past four days.

Stamford East Hunting Ridge Pountee Margaret Bouton Carrie Brown Dean Brown Saturdra Bouton Jan Bruton Brown Almauirie Nev Pex

City Officials Hold Annual Harbor Inspection and Trip to Long Island

City officials gathered for the harbor inspection and an outing described as a field event. Alderman Traniel J. Kenney led the arrangement committee with several officials attending, including City Clerk Franco Dougan and Director of Public Works George M. Coughlin. A coin-toss dispute arose between contestants Frank J. Hearn and Henry, resulting in a judging review and an awarded outcome.

Long Island Traniel J. Kenney George WW Bille Frank J. Hearn Hearn Henry Harbor Committee Daniel J. Kenney Willam J. Togan David A. Cronin Wiliam H. Brady Arthur Brown Joseph J. Devine Franco Dougan George M. Coughlin Edward A. Drew Frank d. Mearn Russell Weary Tix Walleeto Kenneth J. Griffin John J. McGuiness Bernard Keating Jobe Hart Board of Contract and Supply Willim PF. Carr Registrar of Thomas FF. White James F. Somers

Widow Sues Gill Over Wilson-Gill Estate Cash Transfer

Mrs. Gill a 64 year old widow of Darien real estate promoter Francis L Gill sues him and Wilson-Gill Estate Inc claiming 750 cash and property deeds were transferred to the firm under duress and seeks 25000 damages plus injunctive relief, accounting, and annulment of the transfer and other related agreements. The suit alleges poor mental capacity at the time and seeks appointment of a receiver and invalidation of all agreements as part of a broader divorce and property dispute.

Wilson-Gill Real Estate, Inc Westport Sanitarium Wilson Gill Francis Lb. Hall Gill Darien Gill Mrye Gertrude Beckles Wilson-Gill Jnstate Inc Westport Wilson-Gill , Estate, Inc Mra. Gilty Sho Port Ohester N. W Wilson-Gill Estatte, Inc Davien Convern Beckley Eckley Blums

De Valera Leads in County Clare Election Returns

Reports from Monday's election show De Valera leading in County Clare with three farmers four Labourites and seven Independents winning seats. Meath defeats for Jone Ogley and other ministers noted while counts in western districts face rough seas and delays at voting boxes due to high tides.

Meath Jone Ogley Clevar U'culbish Shin Kein I Ucation Amon Butes Australia O'Redy Frank Aitken Ue Valera Ana Stepunlean Chalet Supeperiere Noth Desmond Itawald Formpiu Affairs Mr MW Ai Ester Tie la Michael Collins Patrick Hepan Isroy Abe Eral

Grecian Princess Dies in London

A Greek princess, linked to the royal lineage including King Constantine, King Alexander, and Prince Christophe, died in London after a long illness. Her life intertwined with exile, remarriage, and the shifting fortunes of the Greek monarchy amid family and social pressures.

London Tery Jetel Wong Alexander Constantine Alexander Cun Mins Leeds Henying Averton

Driverless Truck Smashes Into Car In Seaview Crash

An autonomous truck from Ward Baking Co. near 168 Linwood Avenue started on its own with James Henry aboard. It rolled onto Seaview Avenue, struck Brunk Lawson’s car at 194 Connecticut Avenue, causing significant damage to the vehicle.

Ward Baking Company James Henry Linwood Avenue Seaview Avenue Brunk Lawson Connecticut Avenue Lawson

Accord on Cuban Railway Bill May Be Reached Yet

State Department approves private accord talks between American Sugar Companies and Col Tarata of Cuba after a conference that produced a substantial understanding on the Tarafa bill. Attorneys to draft a new measure may follow as talks continue, with government preferring a private settlement.

New York Col. J. AL. Taratn Cuba State Department Pointe Unier Col Tarata Washington Tarafa Financial District Col. Tarafa

Princess Dies Penniless Clinging to Art Treasures

New York August 29 Princess Lwoff Parlaghy famed Hungarian portrait painter and former pupil of Kats Wilhelm died leaving her art treasures seized to satisfy a 213000 judgment held by Ludwig Neisen a retired diamond merchant now in Europe. A deputy sheriff entered after her death to attach the property for Neisen and a guard protected the items until the law moved. The princess once moved in Europe and American elite portrait sittings included Wilhelm Bismarck Dewey Carnegie Depew Edison. In recent years she lived penniless seeking to hold onto her art possessions.

Europe Leeds Anastz Hywyler Ube New York Aniastasia Prince Christopher Swithers Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy Kaiser Wilhelm Lwoff-Parlaghy Katses Williem Judwig Neisen Neisen Edward Piké Princesa Lwoff-Parlasy Devi Princess ‘Loeoff-Parlaghy America Wilhelm Germany Bismarck Admiral Dewey Andrey Carnegie Chauncey M. Depew Henry Tord Thomas A. Edison

Policemen confront roaming mad dog on Washington avenue

Police rushed to 412 North Washington avenue last night after a report of a roaming mad dog. An officer shot the animal as it approached, felling it before it could strike. Efforts to locate the dog's owner are underway.

North Washington Avenue

Local Meeting Notes and Club Addresses Listed

Fragmentary text lists meeting notes and place names including Bridgeport Telegram and Bridgeport Rifle club at State Armory, Uncas council, K of P, Temple lodge and other local groups with street addresses such as 360 State Street and 1025 Main Street. Names and specifics are incomplete.

Ratstal Walter Bridgeport Telegram Derry Bridgeport Iedge Bridgeport Rifle Club State Armory Bridgeport Zicher Club Broad Street Uncas Council State Street Ionge K. of P Main Street Temple Lodge A. ML Manonie Temple

Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Skin Ailments

Buffalo resident Savas Peterson touts Peterson's Ointment as a universal cure for eczema old sores and a range of skin diseases. An unnamed testimonial from H Crabtree of St Louis describes a nine year leg sore clearing after three boxes. The ad guarantees refunds if expectations are not met and backs the claim with a personal endorsement.

Savas Peterson Buffalo Peterson Ivy Peterson H. Crabtree Olive Street St. Louis

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State Police Francis P. Denigan David A. Urnvin Freder Manis John Henry W Pal Anastasia William William B. Leeds Anatasia Toya Rersons Christopher Greece King George George II Anastasia Wis Nanin Stewart George Worthington Clavand Mms Leeds Paris William B. Leedson Xenia Marie of Primeas Anastasia Bey DE Valera County Clare Puge Sugar King Biclear Blue Ribbon Tire Service Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Auto Tire Co Farwell Tire Co Lakeview Auto Co Boston Ave John O. Whelan Stratford Ave Fairfield Post Road Trumbull Kurtz & Sons White Plaina Road Stratford Lovell & Co Malin St Easton Ruman State Road Goopsyear Men’s & Young Men’s Suits Hanke Main ST Opp Cannon St Zain AD
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