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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
6
The New Canaan fire company unveiled a new hall with a large opening night drawing hundreds from town and nearby areas. The auditorium hosted The Streets of Bagdad with various amusements as booths overflowed with visitors and townspeople enjoying a festive hour.
At Lakehurst naval station Commander McCrary notes Coolidge approval of an aerial expedition. Shenandoah's fate remains uncertain as officials refrain from predicting success while repairs to the damaged rear gondola continue.
A flood of birth notices lists Josep Vasuil and Marie as parents of a son born November 22 at Spruce street. Numerous other births follow with parents and addresses, including Dimitro and Annie Maviogienmes, John and May Novetny, Antonio and Micheling Bregie, and many more plus a series of November birth dates. A single marriage mention notes Charley Siow venue and 12 Pembroke Street.
In Portland a mother named Ather G Gueksen placed her ten month old daughter on hot stove coals amid a belief that a voice from “Good” had called for the baby’s salvation. Neighbors rescued the infant after screams drew them to aid. Doctors said the child suffered severe burns but is expected to recover. the mother’s mental condition is under examination.
Assocication Press reports Pope Pius will not create foreign cardinals at the forthcoming consistory. The decision disappoints expectations linked to King Alfonso XIII and the elevation of Spaniards and South Americans. Americans Archbishop Hayes of New York and Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago were anticipated for promotion, though the 1927 consistory influenced earlier plans.
Coroner Lowndes A. Smith ruled two inquests in Middletown. Harry Horoskewich of Seymour died in an auto crash November 18, accidental death attributed to pedal accelerator misaction as the car toppled on a sharp curve. Michael J. Clew of the Public Works department drowned November 4, accidental death, body found in the river after four days missing.
A breach of promise suit involving Mary Lugo and Gorton C. Thorne was settled before trial in Ailuaggg on December 4. Thorne paid Lugo 8000, with 5000 awarded in the suit and 3000 to cover attorney fees. Mrs. Camp, Thorne's mother, had alleged threats and dissuasion from marriage, while Lugo accused Thorne of breaking a marriage promise. The settlement was announced and Lugo left the courtroom with Thorne. she said the matter was resolved.
Tonkins says the government faces fierce competition from firms able to offer higher salaries for specialized personnel. Washington officials warn that the wage gap with private industry attracts away skilled workers, potentially slowing public projects and policy implementation.
Bridgeport Viotorians host an informal Ladies Light event in the Stratfield ballroom at 7 p.m. tonight. District Governor George Cooper and his family of Pittsfield and Dr. George Packer of Hartford are among the speakers responding to those attending.
Albert IE and Ellsworth Brown lead the general arrangements for the event assisted by Merman Teach chairman of the Enterprisingment committee with Nell Murhead and Het Adamy arranging decorations. Albert ex will head the musical program and focal hreho and wile tr ariely.
A garbled snippet from the New York Sun references baseball and a dollar cue with mentions of four quarters. The fragment hints at a public or humorous remark about the game and monetary phrasing, but details are unclear and no full event or quote is extractable.
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