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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1923
Page
17
Nov 30 Portsmouth report: C. Marston, a College senior from Augusta, who vanished after leaving the Waterville campus last Sunday night, was located in Portland. He recalled little of the events since leaving the college.
A dispute over admission to probate of the will of Mrs. Isabel tins, who died in the city November 30, is expected to arise when the matter is heard next week before Judge Pauldy Miller. Nephews Peter J. and William McDowell and a niece Mrs. Brest McGuire are expected to contest the will.
Robert A Crosby new secretary of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce will begin his official duties at the Monday noon luncheon. Crosby is winding up duties as a field representative for the City Bureau and has notified George E Crawford of the chamber of his forthcoming report for duty.
The Growers Association will hold its 12th annual meeting at Waley Hall Pratt Street Hartford on December 11. Topics of interest to viable growers will be discussed and a banquet will follow Wednesday evening at the Garden Hotel.
Prudence Page, famed as a country girl, suffers unrequited longing for Bert Traymore while facing a minefield of rival admirers. After a stolen diamond inquiry and mounting scandal, she flees to New York, wandering night streets in distress and seeking shelter among the homeless, clinging to hope and dignity.
In a distressed inner monologue a girl counts coin and debates facing the world with two dollars two fifty cents and a second uncounted fifty. The sound of wheels gnaws her nerves as she wrestles with dire prospects and bleak future possibilities.
Rep. Dyer of Missouri drafts a bill to legalize manufacture of beverages with alcohol content not to exceed 2.75 percent by weight, by volume. The measure also proposes deportation for aliens convicted under the Volstead Act, reflecting enforcement shifts in the House committee.
Detective Sergeant Michael Armolsky of the Bureau of Investigation will travel today to Audenried Pennsylvania to attend the funeral services of Stephaine Sanni, Sr., a longtime family figure and trusted member of the community.
A fire damaged a storage building on Naugtuck Avenue Walnut Beach shortly after 9 o clock tonight. The blaze broke a wall on one side as five men fought the flames. The structure owned by Carl Douchells sustained minor damage.
In New Haven on November 30 Florence Rurnesa, 18, lies in critical condition at Grace Hospital from ptomaine poisoning suspected to come from candy. Nurse reports possible death risk. another patient, identified as Mrs. Grace La’vd, was hospitalized after consuming the candy. conditions described as serious.
Report notes more than a dozen cases of immigrants exploited in exchange swindles. Investigation committee, led by Senator Cecille, announced the filing of new instances and urged action to curb abuses against immigrant workers.
Many Germans seek entry to the United States as Sun lines in Germany stop selling passages. Officials report that the current year quota of 7 000 has already been reached, limiting further emigrants.
Anthony McAde, 46, died after a fall from stepping into a hole in Sta street sidewalk and being thrown into the street. He died shortly after admission to New Haven Kas pik hospital. The incident occurred Nov 30.
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