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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1923

Page

2

Wave of suicides hits New York district. several deaths

A spree of self inflicted deaths unfolds across Manhattan and nearby areas. Victims include a man leaping from a 12th story office building, another jumping into the Harlem River, and multiple cases in Newark and surrounding districts. Police say desperation and business troubles weigh on individuals.

Harlem River New York E. Ket Babyton Harlem 145Th Street Paskmongers G Tost Wigeo West Drive Yvark Alexander Anoger Charles CG. Schwartz W. Saquahia Park Lake Newark N. Fay Hie Paul Alexander Tinler Youristtown Ohio Columbia University Paula Cleveland Michael Dillon Miverside Drive J “Joseph Fried

Barred Eclectics Meet Will Fight Over Licensing Protests

A special meeting of the Eclectic Association convened amid disputes over revocation of licenses. Dr Harry A Chiulhinon notes no regular session, asserts no funds due, and questions action by members seeking a temporary moratorium. Attendees named include Drs Isidore Vorhelwaan M B Burstan Bers Inkrd Katknall Irving Glasslund J Coppel DN John Perry and S D A Campo.

Harry A. Chiulhinon Eclectic Association Strat- Wield Apo I Bilie Youy 4 Chatsson Cal Board Mamireta Isidore Vorhel- Waan M. B. Burstan Bers Inkrd Katknall Bridgeport Irving Glasslund 3. Coppel John Perry New Haver SD. A. Campo Stamford Verae

Duke Leonardi's Cough Byrop Healing Frightful Coughs

Tight coughs clog the throat with phlegm making breathing hard. This creosoted remedy promises quick relief, antiseptic action, and lung protection. Aimed at colds, coughs, grippe, whooping cough, and croup, it urges immediate bottle purchase.

Duke Leonardi Ueisibes

Charities Dept to Probe Tax Abatements

The Charities department announced a probe into tax abatements, seeking to determine claims prior to final review. Chairman Louis A Kornblut said the committee will interpret the law as aiding only those unable to pay and the poor. The unit will study previous administration efforts and begin work next week.

Louis A.’ Kornblut Yas

Bridgeport Boy Escapes Hospital Towns Searched

Bre nst Skinner, 18, an inmate at Norwich State hospital, escaped last night amid a deadly arson that killed Clarence Milley. Police sweep Hampton, Brooklyn and nearby towns for Skinner and Edward Sturgess, 17, who fled with him. Details of the arrest remain unclear.

Hampton Der State Hospital Norwich Brenst Skinner Clarence Milley Thistnians Hig Woma Dep Sherif State Po Uor Officura Brooklyn Stunner Edward Sturgess Bridgeport Skinner Miter Milley Monty Pattam Wag Norwich Hospital

Pinchelney Boy Murderer Caught

Salt Lake City report details the capture of Schataley in the Pinchelney boy murder case. Irving’s body was found in a gas-lit cellar with boxes. Schataly was taken to Bellevue for observation as police defer further questioning.

Irving Schataly Bellevue Hospital Sarth Schataley Dgetectivex Salt Lake City Lai John Browning Marriner Browning Benjamin I. Guillantyne Tegory

Free Trade Vote Defeats Baldwin

The article critiques the free trade vote as lacking any singular legislative achievement and notes its poor record in foreign policy. It suggests that concessions under M Pointere aimed to influence British elections and keep Mr Bakl livhtm in power, fearing the Ulster or Labour Party would complicate Pointere's position.

M. Pointere Bretch Mr. Bakllivhtm Rei Pointere

Divorces Granted in 9 Pleas Ure Case Rundown

Court records show Ella Loren Muller awarded divorce after desertion by Philip Muller. Dorothy Smith of Norwalk testified about a vanished husband Russo Cortright in 1820 and will resume her maiden name. Waleer W. Brown granted divorce from Merton Isabel Trawnt of Portland. Week of Norwalis granted divorce from George Weeks for cruelty. Gerke T. Walton’s divorce filing dismissed.

Dasbaret Worothy Smith Norwalk Wis Mar Russo Cortright Alnee Worman Waleer W. Brown Merton Isabel Trawnt Portland Vleon Week Norwalis George Weeks Gerke TE. Walton Mary G. Walton

Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport With Several Organizations

City notices list gatherings tonight involving the United Commercial Travelers of America at 118 Mutt Street, Modern Woodmen of America at 184 State Street, and other groups. Nathaniel Wheeler TF of A appears tied to 2087 Broad Street as a contact or venue note.

Bridgeport

Warrant Issued for Dr Sutcliffe in Connecticut Case

A bench warrant was issued for George M Sutcliffe a Unionville doctor accused of murder hospitalization and practicing medicine without proper credentials. The case stems from a fatal patient treatment and alleged fraud related to a diploma mill. Sutcliffe fled Unionville and was later tracked to New York Albany and Toronto before surrendering with a keeper.

Fouvr A. J George M. Sutelie Unionville Albert C. “Howdy George Sutclife George M Connecticut Albert C. Hoody George M. Suteliife George M. Sutellite Albert C.hoody George M. Sutcille George M. Sutcliffe Jehache George M. Satellite Itugh M. Alcorn Sutel Ite Charles A. Templeton Hugh M. Alcorn Unionsville New Sutcliffe H. Dubbs Albany Knickerbocker Press Hartford County Criminal Superiors Talien Susan Hoody Vicgin Sutellie Edward Punn Intonville Cook Hart Manufacturing Company Hoody J Gilbert Calhoun Edwin M. Ripley Dunni Sutecliff Gome Unionvilly Tinley Ripley Sill Sutcilffe Dean Waldn jUrlegs Laura College of Thy Isselins and Surgeons Alploma Mill Trust Ray Colorado George W. Cotner Stratford School Conneticut Suvclfe Stanley HH Gabor National Medical Association Osborn National Association Eastern University of Baltimore American Biolectic College Avantic Georgia St. Louls College of Physichins Middlesex College of Physichins and Surgeons Sto. Ag

TWO CHURCHES AND Y M C A PETITION FOR WORLD COURT

Petitioners from the Bleegt Methodist and Pirgt Baptist churches and the Young Men's Christian Association in this city join many Connecticut groups in urging the establishment of a World Court of Justice to whom nations may present disputes for arbitration. Senator George P McLean introduced the related Senate measures.

World Court of Tasticu Blegt Methodist Church Pirgt Baptist Church Xod Young Men's Christian Associiation U. S Senate Ceorge P. McLean Connecticut McLean Ws Loliows United States Bureau of Education Bil Secretary of War Valparaiso Chile United States Essex Phoebe Waterbury Middletown Berlin Enfield Harwhston Newlington Walter HL. Hurchhingen Bristol Court of Claims Charles C. Adams Cronkell Charles H. Simmons Hampson Charley Bond New Haven Lester A. Rockwell Prospect Charles Yareington Jameslintilan Colchester Charles M. Shailer Muford Bull Philip Hulsey Remington Bill Adam and Noah Brows Stamford Chamber of Gammerce, Inc Hartford Chamber of Commerce New Britain New London Mellon ATED University Women of Norwalk First Methodist Church of Thidgewort First Methodist Episcopal Church of Gregational Church of North Woodbury Haatford Gunterbury Federated Church of Bloomfield Studensa of Connecticut College For Women Hartford Reedon Council of Jewish Women Mart- Sundry Citizens International Court of Justice

Bridgeport Brass Company Setstle U S Claim

Bridgeport Brass Company and the War and Justice departments completed an audit showing errors in payments during wartime. About 400000 dollars were overpaid and repaid to the government under the settlement announced today.

Henry U. Stimson Lormmer Torko Bridgeport Brass Company Of!elala War Department Tafaite Books Wer Department Justice Department Eyuite Atta Justice Department Ofielaly Bridgeport Grassy Campany Bridgeport Sr Corte Puny Bridgeport Bridgeport Company

Young prodigy conducts orchestra at age twelve

A 12 year old prodigy conducted an orchestra of 240 players in a performance of his own oratorio. The remarkable event highlights early musical genius and public recognition for the young conductor and composer.

Muste Proutey Mozart Mota Rinaid

New Haven Dairy Special Ad Announcement

New Haven Dairy Dealers advertise this week featuring vanilla ice cream. Local readers are urged to visit stores for the special offer amid a citywide promotional push.

New Haven Aimands

Journalists Widow Weds German Magnate in Berlin

New York Nov 7 news that the widow of famed newspaper man Ewan Jusclcm, a Journalist, plans to marry Baron Frederick Wilhelm August Muller Vor Hagen of the Stinnes group. The wedding will occur in Berlin in January. The baron comes from an old German family.

New York Nec Dtes Team Justice Ewan Jusclcm Frederick Wihalm August Muller Vor Hagen Stinnes Group Berlin Tanavary

Hackett elected commander of Disabled Veterans post

John W. Hackett was elected Commander of the John J. Banville post of the Disabled American Veterans at a Welfare building meeting last night. Five other officers were chosen including Senior vice commander John Brown and junior vice commander Johan P. Donahue. The installation is set for November 21, with Commander Hackett and W. B. Thayer attending a DAR executive committee meeting in Hartford tomorrow.

John W. Hackett John J. Banville Post Ohn Brown Funior Johan P. Donahue Max Lipkin Anthony Dierio Hackett D. A. VW Hartford

Suitcase Murder Doctor Guilty of Illegal Surgery

Sambridge December 7 The suitcase mystery ends as Dr William H Robb pleads guilty to illegal surgery in Middlesex Superior Court connected to the death of Mrs Alice Mt Whischendorf of East Bridgewater. D A Reading moves for gamboge next Tuesday. Indictments for murder remain unsettled. State detectives and police from a dozen places aided the investigation.

Dietrict A. Reading Torgantonge Merrimack Tyngabora Mays George Wolschendorf William Bowen

Five Gallons of Wine Seized in Raid on Russo Home

Five gallons of wine were seized in a raid on the home of Lewis Russo at 367 Harral Avenue. Russo was arrested for illegal possession of intoxicants and held on a bond of 300 dollars.

Lewis Russo Harral Eriue Russo

Alleged Killer of Kid Dropper Goes On Trial

New York December 7 Louis Cohen stood trial under police guard for the alleged murder of the Kid Dropper East Side gangster. Rumors circulated that fellow gang members would threaten him if he escaped to prison. Cohen shot the Dropper last August in front of Essex Market court wounding two. prosecutors planned to prove premeditation and first degree murder.

New York Louis Cowen Inifice Dropper East Side Kia Cowen Cohen Essex Market Court Broth~ Org Fatty

Merritt Forwarded Nomination to Postmaster General

Bridgeport lawmakers report Arthur La Connor forwarded to Postmaster General Harry 3 for appointment as city postmaster. Congressman Merritt approves the action in a terse note, while Bridgeport groups plan to challenge the appointment via higher authorities. Seven believed dead in a Ontario farmhouse fire near Charlemoint.

Alfred W. Bury Schuyler Merritt Arthur la Connor Harry 3 Merritt Wallaceburg Ont Dee Harry Babcock Charlemoint Babcock Romny Buoneck

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Charities Dept Pinchelney Boy Murper Ella Loren Muller Philip Muller DR. Sutcliffe Oraw Chimbeal Company Number 3 Duraoge Y. MC. A Senate George P. McLean Ish MeluLichi Wells—and Carless Carly Vislk Jacquettes Astrakhan Serge Bresses Vercoats M Mac IN Our Boys DEI Caesar Misch Cash OR Credit Ain Golden Hill Middle Streets Kid Dropper Connor Harry
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