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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

5

No Action Expected Yet in Waterbury School Probe

State's Attorney Arnon Alling of New Haven and Attorney George R. Sturdis of Waterbury said they know of no immediate intention to prosecute Waterbury officials over alleged over-enrollment. They emphasized no charges have been filed and that talks with city officials will occur before any formal action is taken.

Waterbury Arnon Alling New Haven George R. Stursis Hartford Bovn Wa Gybury

Court Dismisses Mrs Alling's Divorce Suit

The suit filed by Mrs. FB Alling was dismissed by the court after she failed to prove infidelity charges. Judge Beebe presided as the case against Franklin FB Alling was not proven and the divorce action was dropped.

Qourt FB. Alling John P. Beibee Jennio Franklin

Radio inventor Ward receives 1922 Medal of Honor

New York December 12 The Institute of Radio Engineers awarded the Medal of Honor to Lee DeForest radio engineer for his audion invention. DeForest said the device could unlock the entisy phase of biochemical phenomena similar to the microscope revealing physical secrets of histology and pathology.

New York Institute of Radio Engineers Lee Deforest

Stolen Covadonga Crowns Recovered From River

In Oviedo Spain two diamond studded crowns stolen from the Virgin and Child in Covadonga Cathedral were recovered from the river. German suspect Ni hl Wellman had confessed to taking the crowns and throwing them into the water with plans to retrieve them later. The crowns were undamaged.

Gijon Spain Covndongy Oviedo Nihl Wellman

Fairfield High Pupils Stage City Manager Debate

Fairfield December 12 two freshman English classes present debates on whether Fairfield should adopt the city manager form of government. Room 11 participants include Stephen Grant time keeper Louis Renzall and judges Rose Wackerell Jeane Latin James Cumming.

Fairfield Spotis Jamces Hansay Mary McEldowney Bernardine Gltimore Madeine Hovey Zy Rovuttul James Maniey

Five Clerks Now Working On 1924 Personal Taxes

Five clerks are added to the Tax Collector Edward A. Drew office for 1924 personal taxes. About 74,100 bills will be mailed January 31 to residents aged 21 to 80, payable in February. Clerks include Hazel Thompson and Myrtle Anderson, with officials Drew Hartnett and Neary supervising.

Edward A. Drew Al&g Drew Walter ‘J. Hartnett Russell Neary Misa Hazel Thompson

Milford Adopts New Fire Coverage Plans For Beach Districts

Milford December 12 Special to the Telegram reports the fire board has issued posted orders through Chief Lewis J. Stowe. Beginning December 10 chemical companies 3 and 4 will respond to all first alarms from districts 36 and 84 including beaches and Devon. Engine company 1 will respond to second alarms in these districts. Engine Company 7 and chemicals 2 and 4 will handle all alarms from boxes 28 Myrtle Beach East Broadway and Cedar street 34 Broderickaa near Myrtle Beach and 12 East Broadway and Naugatuck avenue Walnut Beach. The changes aim to improve shore front protection amid high insurance rates in congested districts.

Milford Beach Fire Board Haa Chit Lewis J. Stowe Beaches Devon East Broadway Cedar Street Myrtle Beach Brodericka Naugatuck Avenue Walsut Beach Tira Board Tte la Posdble

Fire Engine Makers Must Pay 250 Award

A jury in Norwalk Common Pleas Court awarded Mrs Lourae Worl of Gunville Pennsylvania 260 damages after her car was struck by a fire pump during a demonstration by a Sougrave company representative in Norwalk in August 194. Mrs Worl had sought 1500 and a damages hearing for Ruth Woll and Mrs Josaph Woll, passengers, will be held later.

Lourae Worl Gunville Sou~ Grave Company Norwall Walsh Norwalk Ruth Woll Josaph Woll

Four Pickpockets Arrested Among Buyers in New York

A citywide detective sweep during the holiday shopping season resulted in four men being arrested on charges of pocket picking and purse slashing. One suspect, Joseph Engle, claimed a prison record and was seized after a pursued escape by a woman from a crowded subway car. A officer fired several shots during the arrest as authorities described the attempted theft of a handbag valued at 312.

New York Joseph Engle Engle Atole

Farrell Urges Bold Bid for Foreign Trade to Save Jobs

James A. Farrell of United States Steel and head of the National foreign trade council told hundreds at the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce conference that the U S must not retreat from foreign trade. He warned Europe’s political strife could curb its buying and urged continued imports to keep U S plants busy and employ workers.

Cleveland Dees la James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation National Foreign Trade Council Cleveland Chamber of Commerce America Aarone Ia Ilsg Europe

New York Woman Identifies Car Involved In Theft

A New York woman identified the automobile seized at State Street and Fairfield Avenue as the vehicle driven by Benjamin Pholroge of 4a East 112th Street when he was arrested by Sergeant Frank Virelli and Officers Bernard Scully and Leo Carroll last Saturday. The car, stolen in New York Friday, bore New Jersey markers from another stolen car. Pholrose is detained as investigators pursue the NJ connection and recovery of the other vehicle.

Benjamin Pholroge East 112Th Street New York State St Fairfield ‘Avenue Sergeast Frank Virelli State Po- Hcoran Bernard Scully Leo FP Carrol Florence Phoirosa New Jersey

Grand Patient Wins Race At California Field Meet

Awe struck onlookers watched a 2 TS-year-old runner win a Sd-yard race in 6 seconds, just 45 of a second from the world record, at a California state institution field meet. The tale promotes a glandular treatment named Glandogen from Hindle Drug Stores, urging rejuvenation through animal glands.

California Arnold Lorach Hindle Drug Stores, Inc Main St State St

St Jacobs Oil Ad Claims Quick Back Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a cure for backache lumbago and stiffness. It promises rapid relief after a gentle rub, claiming the product heals pain without skin burden and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from their druggist.

St. Jacobs

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