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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
19
A garbled collage of lost and found notices lists animals dogs and a stolen item, with rewards offered. Names like Stratford and Bridgeport appear, along with scattered addresses, reward promises, and contact hints, though many details are unclear due to OCR damage.
The piece weighs Jimmy Dempsey against contemporaries like Jack Dempsey and Babe Ruth, arguing Dempsey's supreme in power, speed, and durability while noting rivals' strengths. It also surveys all time greats across boxing, baseball, and football, praising figures like Wagner, Cobb, Ruth, and Hornsby as enduring legends in their fields.
The report discusses Wills vs Argentini on a troubled night with lapses, noting Mullins against Thompson and Renault’s knockouts. It highlights doubts about Wills's form and the ongoing heavyweight scene, naming Dempsey and Johnson as benchmarks and calling for a decisive title bout in the near future.
The South Dakota Democratic convention endorsed President Coolidge’s candidacy style and format. Senator Copeman and McMaster were featured in endorsements, with Ford and McAdoo as leading contenders in the presidential primary race. The platform backed tax reform and strict enforcement of prohibition, highlighting unity after party decisions.
Police tighten checks on night throughfares after a Susman-Fourr warehouse burglary. About 3,000 worth of goods were stolen in crates and vehicles linked to the crime, with drivers compelled to explain suspicious transit and deliveries. Suspects remain at large as investigators trace the haul.
New York reports state that the Davis Cup scene involves Berkish players and committee members amid disputes over lineup guidance. Tilden withdrew from competition after a series of coaching directives and controversy surrounding national color and entry rules affecting the upcoming international tennis matches.
Thomas Denneily and June Lees of the Fourth District are among those listed as likely candidates to succeed Walter J. Hartnett as assistant tax collector. Hartnett tendered his resignation while a member of the board of aldermen at the recent meeting. The Fourth District Democratic club will meet Friday to endorse a successor to Hartnett, who had succeeded Kenneth J. Griffin. Aldermen will be confirmed by the Common Council at the next session on December 17.
Arthur Brow Ghairmar leads a committee appointed by Mayor With Belgreus to probe a staged irregular tax abatement. Alderman Kornblut says the wave will be pushed. The seven member group includes Agthoe Buleé and city officials as part of the investigation.
Hartford Dec 4 In the latest medical report William Wyntest former medical examiner for Stirford and consulting physician and surgeon of the Hartford Hospital died after a second operation An Reed Le itack followed the second operation and was the cause of death Dr Knight was a former secretary of the Hartford Medical Society and member of the County Medical Society title Uné Comouricut Medical Society.
Warrestry deeds describe transfer of lumber lots owned by Stuytet Monsing Company to George W. McGune Sr at Selvetec in Cleve area. Town records show payment and consideration details, with a stated amount around $60. The sale involves portion of the Mill Green tract and is noted in the local paper.
A second gang member was arrested after a last night attack on Bread Jack, at 1431 East Washington Avenue. Anthony Moczalto of Hallett Street was taken into custody on a charge of assault and held on a cheek of matt. John De Francisco of Cedar Street faced $260 and costs in City Court for a violent act against Jackson.
A University of Pennsylvania freshman, Charlex Sternberg of New York City, was found in his dormitory room with a bullet wound through the temple. A revolver lay on the floor beside a plate reading Mary. Police are investigating the death as roommates discovered him.
A Connecticut grand jury continues medical probe amid revocation of 18 licenses. Dr Robert E Roy and Dr Louis Blumer testify as Major Buckley and others question regulatory lapses. The governor remains undecided on a special session while authorities review records from Massachusetts and Connecticut.
A rush of crime reports from New York describes a fast rising wave of robberies and thefts. A slow street restaurant was robbed by three masked men who looted money and jewelry before fleeing. A rubber company unit reported stock valued at 170000 dollars stolen amid moves by brokers. Authorities traced liquor smuggling tied to railroad routes and seaside docks with one motor schooner seized after a gun battle off Port Reading New Jersey.
A fragmentary quote from the Globe in Boston hints at a person upending a ranch of her times in reflective pleasures. The terse line suggests social commentary or entertainment notes without full context.
After a two hour session, Connor was appointed superintendent of the city garage succeeding Jamey Somers who resigned. He previously ran the garage under a Republican admin, and takes the post Monday. The board did not act on hiring an assistant superintendent or clerks.
Announcements list multiple Stratford area obituaries with names August Emanuel Anderson Bridget Coughlin Mary Gergely Domai Lyon Walter D Porter and others. Details include residence addresses burial churches funeral times and cemetery interments with scattered dates December 1923 to December 1929.
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