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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

1

Tax relief push eyed as House Ways and Means acts

Republican lawmakers promise prompt consideration of a Treasury drafted tax reduction bill. Representative Green of Iowa says the committee will meet Monday to begin revision and aim for passage with an income tax phase in 1925. A soldiers’ bonus measure also looms, with veterans plan to back a quick vote and pressure the committee to report it.

Washington House Green Treasury Waya and Means Republican House

Baldwin Cabinet Delays Parliament After Elections

London AP: Stanley Baldwin's cabinet weighs course after loss of Conservative majority. Officials say Parliament will convene January 8 as the cabinet decides whether to seek a tolerant minority or delay major action. Outcome hinges on Liberal Labour shifts and possible arrangements with opposition.

Baldwin London Bec Associated Press Stanley Baldwin Ita Downing Street House of Commons

Man Dies After Auto Hits Excavation on Main Street

Richard Hallstrom, 23, of 126 Arb atrast, was thrown from a car that struck a shallow street excavation on Main near Mawhey avonud at 11:30 last night and died at St. Vincent's hospital. Driver William L. Anderson, 105 Huntington road, survived with multiple injuries and possible skull fracture. The car skid into a ditch during repairs. investigation forthcoming. Other street crashes injured several, including Charles Lenihan, 183 Lenox avenue, with concussion. C. G B. Roberts, 44 Hill street, fractured shoulder. Willem Wilson, 181 Main street, lacerations. and William Evansoo of Deerfield, with broader injuries.

Main Street Mawhey Avonud Richard Hallstrom St. Vincent's Hospital William L. Anderson Huntington Road Anderson Mary Street Fairfield Avenue Broad Street Charles Lenihan Lenox Avenue C. G B. Roberts Hill Street Charles Street Willem Wilson Notwalt Seaside Park William Evansoo Deerfield Norwalk

John R Rathom editor dead at Providence aged about 60

John Revelstoke Rathom longtime editor and general manager of the Providence Journal and the Evening Bulletin died at his home in Providence after health decline following a 1923 operation. He had spent seven months in Europe in a bid to regain health, returned last July, and had been under physicians care since. Rathom joined Providence papers in 1906 rising to editor and GM in 1912 and served as Associated Press director and executive committee member. He was noted for leadership of public opinion during World War I.

Providence John Revelstoke’ Rathom Providence Journal Evening Bulletin France England Ratham Kennedage Lake Aince Qiatime Theaa Associated Prerd Rathar New England Tpally Specta | Pn

Judges Seek Removal of New Haven County Deputy Jailer

Hearing on charges against Edward Keating deputy j ail er of the New Haven County jail will be held December 24 in the County Court house. Three Superior court judges accuse Keating of possible improper release of George Miglin of Ansonia while securities worth 9300 were posted as return guarantees. The sheriff must file a deputy appointment in writing. no such certificate was found by Alfred N. Wheeler, clerk of the Superior court.

New Haven Edward Keating Superior Court George Miglin Ansonia Ywuesugucu Keating Jafler Tjailer Alfred N. Wheeler Ulgh Thonne L

Gallagher Brought to Washington for Hoover Conference

Edward G Gallagher of Falld Avenue city was summoned to Washington by Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover for talks on marine engineers and radio control. Former head electrical engineer at Lake Torpedo Boat, he now works in radio here and is a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers with years of study in Canada and Germany.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Ucensics of Marine Engineers Edward G. Gallagher Falld Avenue Inty Sity Gallagher Lake Torpedo Boat Company Weber American Institute of Electrical Engineers Tamia Germany Temova New Haven Keating Securitien Ubtanthe Stratford Seaton Milford Miata Highway Department Friend Childres Hartford Bia Guatody Fairfield High School Wiliam Lane Qranbury School Board Dinne Dy Philp Greenbers New Haven Christian Sherif Gould Boardman Grolat Manufacturing Company of Tina Loases Congress Honan Ways and Means Menate Cummins Domeatic Genera Pershing Europe Hoover Cohen New York Dempsey Sonatas Johnson Treasury Department Stookdee Ameria Mexico City Neve Hoven Riage Ngothara Accayunriek

Doctor in Suitcase Murder Imprisoned

A garbled report describes a doctor in a suitcase murder case and a plea for sympathy. The fragment references a Judge, a State, and an individual named Mrs. Aon, with notes on attendance, health, and death, but readable specifics are limited.

Wife Testifies Husband Kept Gun Under Pillow in Divorce Case

Lydia Mars Chase of Stratford charged her husband George M. Chuo with threats to shoot and a revolver kept near his pillow. Judge John T. Kenogs granted a divorce in Superior Court after Mrs Chase described a seven month marriage filled with fear, desertions, and threats, including prior warning to move to Bridgeport.

Lydia Mars Chase Stratford George M. Chuo John T. Kenogs Mra Chee Ife Borligband C Hase Bridgeport Jala Chase

Goolidge Favors Participation in German Inquiry

President Coolidge opened the way for American economic experts to join the reparations inquiry into Germany. A White House statement said Washington would view favorably American experts’ invitations to sit on inquiry committees. The plan has Allied and German approval, seen as essential to a united method of applying American input to the reparations process. An invitation extension by the reparations commission is planned, with selection of the American representative to reflect the U.S. viewpoint. Charles G. Dawes mentioned as a possible expert.

Washington Coolidge Germany White House Willyrit Summittess Eft Charles G Dawea

Engineer blamed in wreck under inquiry

MMIE Pa Dec 11 Axsnethled Pros testimony at the New York Central investigation into the wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited at Korsyth New York early Sunday with four large of ammonia gases developed that Charles Patterson of Buffalo engineer of the instant section of the United winch car had failed to comply with danger signals according to an official statement tonight Responsibility for the accident was not decided and was not expected until tomorrow Conducted in conjunction with the Interstate Commerce Commission and the New York State Public Service Commission which were present at the inquiry

MMIE New York Twentieth Century Limited Korsyth N. Y Charlen Patterqon Buffalo Interstate Commerce Cormission New York State Public Service Commission

Divorce Granted to 87 Year Old Norwalk Woman

Information in the superior court confirms a divorce plea by Harriet Bennett of Norwalk from Oliver D. Bennett. The decree, printed by John Kelrose, followed years of separation with Bennett described as a town charge in Easton. Confirmation was received yesterday by an Easton official.

Norwalk Yealerdey Easton Kelloge Stratford New England Weat Neys Staten Beloin Peddiora Aeuler

Workers hurt Sundays to get compensation

New Haven district commissioner Gharlon Wleth ruled that a man injured on Sunday could claim compensation under the pension act, despite Sabbath work being a law violation. The decision came in the Ferdnandy Mara case, where an injury during Sunday construction led to reimbursement, while an appeal sought to block such compensations.

NEW _WAVEN Der Gharlon Wleth Ferdnandy Mara

Senate confirms Kelluga as ambassador to Great Britain

Washington reports after a closed session the Senate confirmed Frank B Kelluga former senator from Minnesota Minn to be ambassador to Great Britain. Opposition from Benatar Ship atead Farner Tabor Minn was voiced in committee but he did not plan to push the fight to the Senate floor.

Washington Frank B. ‘Kelluga Minnd- Rotr Great Britain Senate Benatar Shipatead Farner Tabor Minn

City debates tax cuts to save homeowners and raise valuations

The mayor proposes a 2.7 mill tax cut while surveying city property to set new valuations. A prevailing 26.5 mill rate would apply next year, likely increasing taxes for homeowners despite the cut. Under revised assessments, homeowners face different liability, with example owners at $20 000 and $31 000 valuations seeing shifts in tax payments.

Polish Veteran Takes Poison During Visit to Friends

In Fairfield Vermont, children found the body of Juba Baera beside an empty poison bottle near the home of William Wysocki. The man, a Polish veteran, had reportedly stated plans to take a job with the Crane Valve Co in Bridgeport and had been a guest of the Wyawektes the prior evening. He died after an apparent suicide following that visit.

Fairfield Dev Willam Wysocki Vermont Avenir Juba Baeera Auleldé Wyavekts Crane Valve Company Bridgeport

Westport officer and SMT face court today in bribery case

Westport constable Michael Dominick and former tax collector Howard Smith appear in Criminal Superior Court with Smith set to plead guilty to embezzlement of 860,000. State's Attorney Homer Cummings said a swift disposition of the cases is expected as Dominick’s charges include bribery and malfeasance. Benjamin Arcario and Joseph Velenti of Stamford, linked to a truck seizure involving 250 rations of alcohol, accompany them.

Howard Smith Michael Dominick Westport Isaac Wolfe Criminal Superior Court Smith Homer Cummings Dominick Thomas Spellacy Hartford United States Dominiche Dominick Willl Benjamin Arcario Joseph. Velenti Btarmford

New Vehicle Markers Issued for Bridgeport Branch

Bridgeport Motor Vehicle department announces new markers available now to avoid December rush. Applicants may apply at the local branch or directly to Hartford headquarters. Markers issued to Bridgeport with series limits and color scheme black on gray. commercial vehicles in gray. Office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bridgeport Motor Bridgeport Magorists Hlartford Soriga F Wanda

Mexican relations claims sent to Senate

Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge sent for ratification two Mexican American cinema conventions as the basis for diplomatic recognition of Mexico. Other unexpedited agreements were sent to the Senate, though their exact scope appeared minor.

Senate Washington Mexico United States Goolidge

Doctor Killed in Auto Fire and Fall Enquiry

Fragmented OCR shows multiple local items. A doctor from New Haven identified dead in a car fire and fall from an embankment near Westport. Other items mention divorces, local officials, agriculture, and crime notes with unclear details.

Automobiles crash on Southport post road. two killed

A car skidded off the Southport post road near Buckley’s Bridge, rolled ten feet down an embankment, and burned. One man, Dr. Greenberg of New Haven, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital. His companion, Dr. Dascharuky of Omaha, survived with shock. A telegraph-pole truck followed behind. driver Ernest Thompson of New Britain reported the crash.

Westport Southport Post Road St. Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport Greenberg George New Haven Yale Medical School Peter Gregory Daescharuky Omaha Nebraska Howard Avenue Jwan New York Buckley's Bridge Southport Case Ernest Thompson New Britain Daschavery Thompson Ernest Lindgran

Bootlegging Described as Major Sport by Judge

Judge William K. Boardman told a Hartford club meeting that bootlegging has become a major sport for the population, with Americans enjoying the game while bootleggers commit crimes to fund it, including bribery and highway robbery. The judge warned this trend harms law and government, urging attention to enforcement.

Wiliam KR. Boardman Connecticut Congregational Club of Hartford Wilflin A. Boardman Sridgeruirt ix Moardman

Health official pledges action against delinquent doctors

Hartford dispatch reports the state health department will prosecute doctors who continue to practice while their licenses are revoked. Health Commissioner Stanley H. Gaborn said that only three of the eighteen licensees evading the rules have been notified, with a fourth to be addressed after further findings.

Hartford Inimediate State Wealth Department Stanley H. Gaborn Bae Health Diune State Health Department le Found

Wild Bill Donovan Funeral Tomorrow Called Real Name Revealed

The obituary notes Wild Bill Donovan, real name William Edward Donovan, will be buried tomorrow as fans worldwide mourn the loss from a wreck of the 20th Century Limited early Sunday. Donovan, a famed manager in the Eastern League, led New Haven to pennants and post season wins over Baltimore, with attendees including Babe Ruth and Judge Landis at a New Haven banquet in his honor.

Wild Bill Eawerd Donovan Telegram J Sports wW_ 6 Donovan Wid Butts New Haven Donovani Baltimore Beys Ruth Judge Lande Aime Tait America Gamene Houachail

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