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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

3

What We Owe Our Teachers Speech By Dr Day

Dr Day addressed the Lions Club on American education praising teachers for shaping character and knowledge. He urged recognition and support for educators, noting their pivotal role in forming thinkers and adventurers despite low pay, and thanked those in education who inspire future generations.

Hev, Dy William Hlorace Day United Congregational Church Solons Club Day Skelf Itcn Jaen Yan Lions Dr. Day George Rose Steatfield Tyler Lousue Connie Lee

Sekerak Glasson Named Bridgeport Doctors

The state medical examining board announced 24 candidates qualified to practice medicine in Connecticut after completing the written exam. Among those listed are Joseph Overmake, Frederico Winestine, Aaron P., John F. McGrath, William Cohen, Arthur Seke, and Boris Glasson of Bridgeport, along with other doctors from New York Philadelphia and Hartford.

Paleord Hogan Burting’ S Joseph V. Qvermake Greetay Frederico Winestine Harry Phittins Roe Yor Melllon New Wa Hatiford New York Louis Latrruns Alphia Aaron P. Pract Ip D

Sir William Mackenzie Dies in Toronto at 74

Sir William Mackenzie, leading Canadian financier and railroad builder, died in Toronto after a long illness at 74. He rose from a country schoolteacher to dominion over vast transcontinental railways and inter ocean steamship holdings, with significant work in traction, power, insurance, and finance in Canada, the United States, and South America. He was knighted by King George and noted for philanthropy.

Noronto Ont Sir Wi Mam Mackengie Towas William Pneumontia MacKengie Sir William Canada United States South America King George

Coolidge Cuts Coggeshall Sentence To Five Years

President Coolidge has reduced the sentence of Charles F. Coggeshall from life to five years for accepting a bribe while serving in the Indian service. The cut makes him eligible for parole, with health cited as a factor and a parole likely soon.

Washington Coolidge Charles F. Coggeshall Oklahoma Indian Service Coggeshall

Retired Conductor Spaulding Remembered in Rail Career

December Telegram reports longtime conductor Spaulding of the New York New Haven and Stamford railroad retired after 1a years service with a pension. He began as a brakeman, rose to fireman and brake- man, later becoming a locomotive engineer. Spaulding recalls wood burning locomotives and shares anecdotes from early railroad days while hinting at travel to see friends.

New York New Haven Stamford Jane Spakling Ware Mace Leni Uate Spaulding Brianford James Waurrrari Agkad Amuny Big Country Tau

Milford Girl Elopes Weds Is Forgiven

Milford girl elopes with John Ferguson of Thompson Street Newark Beach, marries Friday afternoon after elopement to Port Chester. The groom, a well known orchestra leader, and the couple returned with Ferguson’s parents seeking forgiveness from her disappointed parents.

Mirkfort New Haven Seteul Henry W. Griffin Port Chester Jeriday Vo John Pergusom Thompson Street Wart Neumbuil Beach Justice Merritt Hat Wince Beta Rig Pests Teck Fort Plumduill Marge Mr. Ferguson

Two New Instructors for Conn Guardsmen

War department assigns two instructors to train Connecticut National Guard. Sergeant John T. Beall moves from Iron to Flatford to advise, while Sergeant Krouk T. O’Brien transfers from Port Washington to Waterbury for duty at the state armory.

George H. Manning Shington D. C Teani War Department Connecticut Natonal John T. Beall Port Maine Flatford A. Hickes M State Arine Krouk O'Brie Port Warren Mass Waterbury State Armory

Debut as Singer at Age 89 in New York

Mrs Henry Clay Wright of Austin Texas will make her debut as a cone singer at the Wurlitzer Astorlam on December 18. The 89 year old, who sacrificed for 57 years after marriage to raise a family, pursues a lifelong ambition with a small voice but a determined effort.

New York Henry Clay Wright Austin Texas Wright

Nitting Mills Fail With Liabilities of 1.2 Million

New York reports the Navy Moltting Mills Inc filed for voluntary bankruptcy. Principal offices and plant are in Buffalo. Liabilities are pegged at 1.2 million with about 200 thousand payable in this jurisdiction. Lenny Day Singer named receiver.

New York Navy Moltting Mills, Inc Int Ciiy and & Plant Bullalo Lenny Day Singer Revelver

Saltzman to Succeed Signal Chief in New Role

A terse wartime item notes Squier endorses Saltzman to replace the Signal Chief. The brief mentions General George Bullier and Colonel roles, with reassurances of leadership changes amid the Navy or Army communication corps.

Salignain George Bullier Nye 2 Squier

Templeton Reappoints MacNeil to Board

Templeton has reeappointed Virgil MacNeil of New Mayen to the Soldiers’ Hospital board for the coming term. The move follows a recent hospital funding review and reinforces governance at Templeton’s health administration.

Templeton MacNeil Tabth Ves Sry Viet Virgil MatNeil New Mayen Soldiers’ Hospital Ban Fur

Santa Visits Toyland Draws In Kids For Secret Wishes

Santa is welcomed in Toyland where children will tell their wishes to him and receive small gifts. Families are invited to bring children to the event to see countless toys displayed on the third floor for all good boys and girls.

Santa Howland Dry Goods CO

Lovely chemise boxed as a gift in peach and orchid

Description extols a lace trimmed hand embroidered chemise in peach flesh and orchid crepe de chine with delicate lace and fine stitching. Mentions price three dollars fifty cents and notes matching gowns in same shades and quality. Second flatly rear.

Pretty sweaters for little girls in bright colors

Pretty sweaters for little girls priced at $3 offer practical gift value. Knitted from sturdy yarn, they promise warmth and happiness during winter. Sized for ages 2 to 6 with pockets and belts, the items emphasize durability and style. Second year, rear.

New Hats Reflect Bright Season Styles and Value

New hats feature bright silk and satin hues with gold or silver gleam, echoing holiday spirit. Styles favor small shapes and exclusive one of a kind options, offering attractive headwear with quality workmanship at popular prices.

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Pennsylvania President Heads L J Railroad

New York Dec 1 A prominent railway leader was elected president of the Long Island Railroad to succeed the late Peters. The selection places the executive in line with a major regional carrier as it expands services and modernizes routes.

New York Suir Jterisy Tv Neilroad Long Ystant Railroad I Ph Peters

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