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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
21
Riga musicians back Simade violins praising their tonal quality and long lasting craft. Endorsements from prominent local artists highlight instrument responsiveness and value for orchestral use.
A garbled listing offers furnished and unfurnished rooms with improvements. Several addresses are noted including 7 Mate Singer room, 4 room 1st floor flat, 2 Fairfield Avenue, 96 Bent NTED, and No 639 Noble Ave. The ad mentions rent terms, dates, and inquiries, with references to local notices and a 1908 date fragment.
Two former star players are appointed to coach college basketball programs at Princeton and New York University. Howard Cann departs NYU after 1979 and Wittmer, a Tigers captain in 1921–22, moves to Penn. Princeton and Ithaca papers note a wave of ex stars guiding youngerMaters as college authorities favor elite alumni for coaching roles.
Hartford reports Harry Herbert, formerly at Syracuse University, appointed Harvard lacrosse coach. He will assume duties March first after a University of Hartford acceptance based on a recommendation from Professor Lauria D. Cox, Syracuse lacrosse director. Herbert, a Hartford native, previously faced a near fatal football injury.
The piece lists Penns alumni and staff slated for a Saturday game with the varsity. Notable names include Isogeh Vereen as captain of 1914, Gusdiggler the famed back, Nell Mathews, Patch Sener, and Johny J repams at quarterback. Coaching roles feature Frank Gat and Jack Keogh with Mead Geach Young indicating Cornell's future use.
Representatives of the Navy Athletic Association report staff changes at the Naval Academy. New appointments include James Feneball, Edward J. Marrrowing, William N. Richardson Jr., Walter Calhoun, Tawin Te, Marian Yo Cohent, Joseph A. Murphy, Edward D. Rodgers, Guy W. Clack, and Thomas Ry Cooley. Roles cover swimming, wrestling, rifle shooting, polo, and gymnastics.
Colonel Dunn outlined the Bureau of Explosives Transportation activities at the Buffalo congress under the National Safety Council. He noted explosive production in North America exceeds 400 million pounds yearly and cited losses from twelve commodities. The talk covered history, rules, inspections, and the 1907 creation of a central Bureau to regulate explosive transport.
Baseball history notes Dazzy Vance of the Brooklyn Nationals as strikeout king for the 193d season. He opened May by establishing the American League and national lead with 14 strikeouts in nine innings plus one more in the 19-inning game. Walter Johnson tops the era with 1% fanning a Boston lineup, while multiple pitchers log ten strikeouts in a game. The piece tallies seven or more strikeout games across the majors with dates and opponents.
Davis Cup and the world tennis championships are discussed by Suzanne Lenglen and American players. The piece notes tensions between French and American players, highlighting training routines, travel, and expectations. It mentions John Wynn and a coaching shift with the Chicago White Sox, reflecting crosscode sports chatter.
Health board records show 41 restaurants licensed in 60 days as two months of activity. Chief Sanitation Inspector C Howard Dunbar says the city has over 180 eating houses with some owners exiting the trade recently.
A Cleveland vote on a major proposal was deferred by the committee as leaders from Des Alpines and San Francisco urged national leaders to back the plan. The session focused on routine business and strategy for the 1924 spread, with key figures Wren Johnson and Maseachueetle backing their factions. June 10 remained the target date for the next gathering amid questions on the conventitensity and projected opposition.
Mulloy of 339 State Street struck OLeary after an argument about rent and whiskey payments. OLeary called police and Miller was charged with selling liquor. OLeary faced drunkenness and public drunkenness counts. bail set at 850 dollars.
New York court orders Ris ime Sun Productions inc restrained from selling shares amid a dispute. Deputy Attorney General Dwyer notes the firm received substantial sums and faces claims from creditors. The order halts further equity transfers as the case proceeds.
Unidentified youth took a Ford rental leaving on Pearl Street near Fairfield Avenue. Ralph Smith of Winter Avenue reports the vehicle missing after a late night parking incident. Police investigation ongoing with few usable details from the scrambled OCR text.
A border wire report from San Antonio says augmented rebel armies from Aguanvalfonte and ius anajato are advancing toward Mexico City, with Genera l Estras dn carrying news via Guadalajara. Obregon gains full powers, D'Russi confirms interior support, while Veracruz reports Taripitiy allied with the revolt in Tampico.
Edwin O. Childe was re-elected as deputy mayor for his sixth two year term. The result comes from today’s city election in Moxa with Mayor-elect Newton, and Deo Lt.-Mayor Newton.
Governor Charles A. Templeton addressed the Connecticut Congregational Club pledging to enforce prohibition as long as health permits. He invoked traditions dating to 1934 and urged adherence to constitutional standards while maintaining enforcement of the law.
A local notice reports Templeton set to receive Polish General Haller with a ceremonial welcome. Mayor H J King leads a Meridian committee at the Capitol to plan the event and members promise no liability for debts. Frank Mastroni signs a separate statement disavowing responsibility for his wife’s debts.
Funeral and funeral mass times for James F Walsh Fred A Shabbott and Mary Hodgins Francis T Bailey Lucy M Sweeney Julia G Bunnell Andrew Vanecko George Madar Margaret Shaw and others are listed with home addresses parishes and cemeteries across Newtown Stratford and Westport Readings include St Charles St Michael St Rose St Peters Greek Catholic and Lakeview Oak Lawn and other local cemeteries burial locations and interment details with times from morning to afternoon services.
Obituaries and funeral notices dated December 1923 list Alfred A worker Brinsmade Wongina Mullagy and Walsh families. Invitations urge attendance at wakes, prayers, and burial services from residences on Williams Street Ridgefield Avenue and nearby churches, with details on times and burial at local cemeteries including King Street.
A memorial verse remembering Jutte von Krneet raphaer dated 3 Dec 1422. The piece laments a lost loved one, noting a year since death and enduring sadness. It closes with a dedication to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Topitzer as mourners.
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