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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1923

Page

11

Town considers refund of saloon licenses controversy

Citizens to vote on refund of about 2,560 licenses from saloons closed by town action. Selectmen call a meeting for voting on immediate refunds while two license holders who closed shops, H. E. Williams and David Farr, are not entitled. County may sue to recover funds. Also on the agenda a Garden Club request to plant shrubs by the fountain near the library.

Life Willams Delaware David Farr Unguewa Road Gardan Club Pérmisalon

Weeks Urges Defense Strength and Budget Boost

Army policy analyst Weeks calls for repeal of age proof for enlistment, longer regular army service, and increased defense spending. He warns from a weak national defense that jeopardizes freedom, urges efficiency, and cites WWI lessons to justify sustained military budgets. The discussion frames defense as essential to independent policy and national security.

Weeks Enilatnienia Jaax Germany Jared War and Navy Department Congress Alles Alwys Aes Levius

Immigrants Seen En Route To America At Ellis Island

WEW TORK May 30 About 10 000 immigrants were expected to reach Ellis Island in three days with over half aboard eight ships due to cross the Atlantic near midnight. The rest were at sea on nine vessels, while Job changes included Paul Tye taking a clerk post and Walter Hartnett sworn in as tax collector. Richard Sheridan begins as chief clerk in the senators' office and Ida Clough becomes transfer clerk in the accessory office. James Whelan will remain as assistant city clerk until January 1.

Ellis Island Hartnett Paul Tye Fred W. Burd Walter J. Hartnest Burdick Richard CG. Sheridan Aaseators Ida M. Clough James Whelan

Germany's New Cabinet In Office Faces Resistance

Germany opens a new cabinet as chancellor faces partisan objections to nominees. Key posts go to Clerical and Democrat figures, with Dr Erich Emminger among newcomers. Socialists protest selections inclining right, while Radicals demand stance on martial law and Bavaria. In Düsseldorf, Joseph Matthes leads a Rhine Union for Independence, seeking recognition against occupation authorities.

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Stamford Woman Seriously Injured in Street Collision

Stamford dates Nov 6 a Stamford woman Mrs Mary Zerrette of 249 West Main Street was seriously injured when struck by a car driven by Ralph N Knapp of 12 Locust Avenue Greenwich. She was taken to Stamford Hospital with possible paralysis and internal injuries. Knapp was arrested and released on recognizance pending injuries outcome.

Stamford Mary 4Errette West Mainetrest Ralph N. Knapp Locust Avenue Greenwich Stamford Hospital Zerrette Say Henry Street South Street Knapp

Mrs Mccormack Opens Equal Rights War

Mrs Mccormack, formerly Ganna., opened a campaign for full federal water rights and equal rights amendments. She hosted hundreds at her Rush Street home as the women’s party branch launched to push for the 27th equal rights amendment to the Constitution.

Hardldick Ganna Wildd Women's Party Rush Street

Alleged slayers of gunmen killed as train hits car

New York police say three gunmen linked to the Bast Side gang died when their car was struck by a Long Island train near St James. Benjamin Levine and Abraham Beckerman perished, Charles Kramer injured, another member Escaped. Tekh, the feared gunman, was shot earlier in the pursuit.

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Fairfield County Fish and Game Board Postpones Meeting

The executive committee meeting of the Fairfield County Fish and Game association was postponed from last night to next Monday night due to several members’ inability to attend.

Fairfield County Fish and Game Association Attow

On the Gafe Side Huyband and Solleitoram Exchange Blunt Demands

A terse exchange centers on a wife asking for money and a husband’s refusal. The solicitor questions what documents or notes the wife would need to claim funds, while the husband asserts she would receive nothing if she asks.

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Six Demonstrations of Cooking at the YWCA

A series of six cooking demonstrations by Miss Mary Barber will run at the Golden Hill YWCA next week on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and evenings. Demonstrations start at 10:50 AM for morning sessions and 1:30 PM for evening sessions with talks on heat control meal planning and nourishment. Breakfasts and luncheons will be prepared and candy making shown with gas stoves loaned and ingredients donated.

W. GA Mary Barber

Attends Wife's Burial. Fairfield Superintendent Dies

George W. Phillips, longtime superintendent of the Wakeman Memorial Building in Southport and former Kingston schools guardian, collapsed from a heart attack while attending his wife’s burial in Kingston. He died en route to Fairfield. The couple had lived apart from the family home for years.

Wakeman Memorial Southport

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